Move over COVID, there’s a new contagion in town, and it’s spreading faster than a wildfire in a fireworks factory! It’s called “meltdown,” and the Philippines is its ground zero. Everyone’s jumping on the meltdown bandwagon, from bloggers to the media, entertainment personalities, and politicians – even a former president can’t resist the temptation to throw a good old-fashioned tantrum!

But what exactly is a meltdown, you ask? It’s a unique Filipino phenomenon where people lose their cool over the most trivial matters. Whether it’s a misplaced hairpin or a typo in a tweet, a meltdown is sure to follow. It’s like a national sport, with contestants vying for gold in the histrionic Olympics.

While it’s doubtful that this meltdown will turn into a global pandemic, it’s a grave concern for the Philippines. Could we go down in history as the original source of this melodramatic illness? Only time will tell, but in the meantime, stay tuned for the next episode of “The Great Filipino Meltdown!”