Ate Gay’s family seeks financial help amid comedian’s ICU confinement

Philstar - Oct 28, 2026

Comedian Ate Gay has been confined in the intensive care unit (ICU) of Asian Hospital and Medical Center in Muntinlupa City for nearly a week, with his hospital bill reaching over P2.4 million, his family said.

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