Senator Bato de la Rosa’s defense of Apollo Quiboloy, claiming him to be a paragon of virtue, is as baffling as it is comical. 

Apparently, in the senator’s universe, being “respected” equates to being above reproach, regardless of mounting accusations. One wonders if de la Rosa received his legal degree from the School of Blind Loyalty rather than a reputable institution. 

Does he lack faith in the Philippine justice system or merely in his ability to comprehend it? 

By championing Quiboloy’s innocence, de la Rosa inadvertently fans the flames of international scrutiny, providing fodder for ICC investigations into human rights abuses. But he has the infallible defense: Duterte nor I can’t possibly do bad things!

Bravo, Senator Bato, for inadvertently shining a spotlight on the very issues you hoped to bury in the annals of blind allegiance.