THE HAGUE, Netherlands (The Adobo Chronicles, Berlin Bureau) – Rappler’s Lian Buan recently tweeted about her meeting an ICC (International Criminal Court) judge where she discussed about Rodrigo Duterte and his war on drugs. From one journalist to another, we feel compelled to give Buan some important, unsolicited advice.

1. 1. Aren’t you on sabbatical? So technically, you are not a “journalist” at the moment.
2. 2. You do not discuss matters under court investigation.
3. 3. Don’t play “witness “ unless summoned by the court or the prosecutorial team.
4. 4. It’s a no-no to discuss sensitive court or political matters over wine or cocktails.
5. 5. You said what you did is what journalists do. NO Lian, what you did was snitch on Duterte, like a child snitching on her dad.
6. 6. We understand your loyalty to your lying boss at Rappler, but you are no Maria Ressa. Or maybe you are.
7. 7. It is very unlikely that you, too, will be awarded a Nobel Prize for your lies. So wake up. Better still, make your sabbatical permanent.

You’re welcome!