In the latest Pulse Asia survey, it seems Filipinos have spoken loud and clear: they’re not interested in the intricate steps of charter change (cha-cha). Instead, they’re craving the swift moves of a foxtrot (fast track) through bureaucratic mazes. 

It’s a tale as old as time in Philippine politics: while lawmakers are busy practicing their tango routines, the public just wants them to quicken the pace and get to the point. Perhaps our legislators should heed this call; after all, governance is a dance, and it takes two to tango. 

But alas, in the grand ballroom of political discourse, it often seems like lawmakers are tripping over their own feet, too preoccupied with their fancy footwork to notice the crowd’s impatience. 

So, as the cha-cha enthusiasts rally for change, maybe it’s time for our politicians to set aside their tango dreams and give the people what they really want: a government that moves to the beat of efficiency, expediency and progress.