There might not be a better time for Philippine standup comedy — or at least not in a good while.

We don’t have to awkwardly time our laughs on Zoom shows, “I hate my wife” jokes are on the outs, and homegrown talents like GB Labrador and Red Ollero headline sold-out shows in major venues across the city.

Every October, Comedy Manila lines up a series of shows flexing the breadth and range of their artists. Joketober 2023 features over 70 comedians across 14 shows within the span of nine days. If it sounds like a lot, you’re right. Luckily, we hand-picked some of the standout talents to look out for in the coming events this month.

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