In a stunning twist of irony, Davao City Mayor Baste Duterte is urging President Bongbong Marcos to step down if he (Marcos) can’t put the nation first. 

The audacity of this call from a mayor whose geographic knowledge seems confined to the boundaries of Davao City is nothing short of comical. 

One wonders if Mayor Baste’s office is equipped with a functioning map or if his staff is too busy playing “Pin the Tail on the National Issues” to brief him on the realities beyond his municipal bubble.

It’s a peculiar sight to witness someone from the Duterte clan invoking the “love of country” rhetoric, especially considering the recent rebranding from “Digong Pilipinas” to “Bagong Pilipinas.” 

Perhaps Mayor Baste should redirect his concern closer to home – urging his sister to step down instead? It appears the Duterte dynasty’s sense of self-awareness is as elusive as their understanding of national affairs.