Oh, Rodrigo Duterte, the self-proclaimed “ordinary citizen” who just can’t resist the allure of power and the spotlight. It’s adorable how he’s just like you and me, casually demanding audits and pressuring government agencies and the military, as any “ordinary” citizen would.  (No he is not advocating for a coup!)

Who needs expertise or due process when you can just flex your political muscles?

Duterte’s post-presidential adventures are like watching a retired circus lion trying to perform tricks from its retirement home. He may no longer be in the presidential chair, but he’s still very much in the driver’s seat, steering his loyal followers towards a delusional road trip down Denial Lane. Apparently, the title “ex-president” doesn’t sit well with him, and he’d rather pull strings from behind the scenes.

But hey, let’s not be too hard on him; after all, who can resist the siren call of pork barrel funds and auditing authorities? It’s just the kind of “ordinary citizen” stuff we all do, right?