by Melchor Vergara and Rene Astudillo

In a stunning display of national crisis, President Bongbong Marcos is now under fire for daring to attend a Coldplay concert via a presidential chopper. Critics argue that while the Philippines grapples with economic challenges and pandemic woes, the real issue at hand is the choice of transportation for a musical escapade.

Life-work balance enthusiasts are quick to defend Marcos, asserting that all work and no concerts make a president dreadfully dull. They point to his predecessor, Rodrigo Duterte, who supposedly stealthily attended multiple concerts during his tenure. Rumor has it that Duterte, the man of the people, opted for the humble MRT or a daring motorcycle ride to reach his musical rendezvous.

It appears that the nation’s moral compass is now determined by one’s mode of transportation to concerts rather than addressing pressing issues. Perhaps, in this wild political symphony, the real question should be whether the president’s chopper playlist included more than just Coldplay hits.