Power Play

The conflict between Marcos Jr. and Duterte is not just a political rift—it's a barrier to effective governance. As media narrates their feud, we must ask: how is this impacting the lives of everyday Filipinos? Let's shift the focus to what truly matters. #PowerPlay #RonJabal

“Kung sino pa ‘yung may matinong nagawa sa bayan, siya pa ang nasa loob.” This sentiment encapsulates how Duterte's followers perceive his legal troubles as a form of martyrdom, cementing his place within Philippine political culture's complex landscape.

“Itama ang Mali” — but whose mali are we correcting, and whose version of tama are we being asked to believe? When symbols of power wear black and speak of suffering, we must ask: are they mourning with us, or mourning the truth?