In the twisted realm of media drama, the silence of Maria Ressa and Rappler regarding the plight of SMNI News talents Lorraine T. Badoy and Ka Eric is both deafening and predictable. 

While one might expect the champions of free speech to rush to the aid of their fellow “journalists,” the reality is quite the opposite.

Rappler’s memory is remarkably quite vivid, conveniently remembering the past clashes with Badoy, who boldly accused the news portal of cozying up to the Communist Party of the Philippines.  And how can we forget that debate between Pia Ranada and Badoy over the fact that Rappler is the  least-trusted news brand in the Philippines?

The tables have turned, and Ressa seems to relish the karmic payback. It appears there’s only room for one purveyor of “half truths” in this media circus, and Rappler has chosen to watch from the sidelines, perhaps savoring the irony of Badoy’s predicament.

In this circus of conflicting narratives, may the last news outlet standing bring home the bacon, even if it means letting others roast in the flames of political theatrics. After all, principles and alliances in the world of media can be as fickle as yesterday’s headlines.