In the grand spectacle of political dodgeball, Martin Andanar’s response to Katrina Ponce Enrile’s allegations resembles a comedic stumble rather than a graceful dodge. 

While dismissing the accusations as “fake news” might initially seem a strategic move, veering into a tangent about corned beef, specifically the Enriles’ Delimondo brand, is a perplexing choice that only adds flavor to the absurdity.

In a world where serious allegations demand concrete evidence, Andanar’s pivot to canned meat as a rebuttal falls flat. It’s akin to bringing a spoon to a sword fight. By shifting the focus away from the crux of the matter—his alleged ties to Beijing and funding of Filipino vloggers with Chinese money—Andanar inadvertently amplifies the skepticism surrounding his response.

In the theater of public opinion, credibility is currency, and Andanar’s gambit seems to have squandered it rather than bolstered it. 

If this were a court of law, the burden of proof rests on the accuser, but in the court of public perception, Andanar’s antics leave him looking more like a clown than a statesman. 

Let’s hope the next act brings more substance and less canned responses.