In a stunning display of legislative priorities, Senators Bong Revilla and Jinggoy Estrada have called for a Senate investigation into the national costume of Miss Universe Philippines, Michelle Dee. Apparently, the senators are deeply concerned that the costume, which depicted an airplane with Philippine Airlines’ colors and the “Love the Philippines” campaign logo, is not a true representation of the Philippines.

Revilla and Estrada are demanding answers from Philippine Airlines and the Department of Tourism, insinuating a sinister conspiracy behind the costume design. If any connivance is found, they threaten to withdraw the entire budget of the Department of Tourism and cancel Philippine Airlines’ franchise.

In a joint statement, the senators declared, “We will not stand idly by while our national costume tarnishes the image of Filipinas as strong, independent women. We must get to the bottom of this airplane scandal!” 

Indeed, nothing says “representative of the people” like prioritizing beauty pageant costumes over pressing national issues.