Manila, Aug. 12 -- Palace Press Officer Claire Castro on Tuesday downplayed the controversy over comedian Vice Ganda's jetski joke about the West Philippine Sea (WPS), urging the public not to be overly sensitive.

"Unang-una kasi, concert naman 'yun. Parang show naman 'yun. So, hindi kailangang maging balat-sibuyas ang sinuman (First of all, it was a concert, more like a show. So, no one should be overly sensitive)," Castro said in a media interview.

The comedian's joke, delivered during the viral "Super Divas The Concert," riffed on the "Jet2holiday" ad trend.

Vice Ganda said: "Nothing beats a jet ski holiday, right now from Manila to the West Philippine Sea via jetski. Get unlimited water bombing from Chinese vessels and a free trip ...