In the theater of Philippine politics, the ongoing clash between Marcos loyalists and Duterte die-hards resembles a bizarre spectacle, akin to watching two sides of the same coin argue over which side is shinier. 

Amidst the cacophony of insults and accusations, former journalists and vloggers have shamelessly transformed into propaganda machines, churning out a nauseating blend of sour grapes and outright falsehoods.

Meanwhile, as these factions hurl verbal grenades at each other, the real winners remain the Pinklawan and those still nursing the wounds of defeat from the last election. They watch with a mixture of amusement and frustration as the supporters of Marcos and Duterte engage in a never-ending cycle of vitriol. They win without really doing anything!

Let’s face it: Duterte’s reign is over, and Marcos now holds the reins until 2028. As for those harboring ambitions reminiscent of the Duterte era, their time may come, but for now, they are mere spectators in the grand circus of Philippine politics.