In the grand theater of Philippine politics, the anti-Marcos and anti-Duterte factions have emerged from their prolonged hibernation, seizing the de Lima bail release as the catalyst for their melodramatic vendetta. 

How amusing it is to witness the self-proclaimed soothsayers like Bb. Maharlika, boldly boasting about predicting de Lima’s release, as if she possesses a crystal ball fueled by political clairvoyance.

Meanwhile, the chorus of demand for some karma for the likes of Bato de la Rosa, Manny Pacquiao, and former Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre resembles a desperate plea for relevance from individuals whose political capital has dwindled faster than a sinking ship. 

Raissa Robles and her ilk have dusted off their outrage playbook, hoping to capitalize on this opportunity to resurrect their fading notoriety.

As the de Lima case becomes the latest circus tent for attention-starved pundits like Richard Heydarian, one can only anticipate the swarm of insignificant politicians and influencers eager to hitch a ride on the bandwagon of absurdity. 

Oh, and did we already mention that U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Ed Markey (D-MA) have joined in the fray, practically claiming that they were instrumental in de Lima’s release?

Brace yourselves for the carnival of grandstanding and theatrical posturing in the days ahead.

As that Carpenter song goes, “We’ve only just begun…”