In a stunning display of political acrobatics, Vice President Sara Duterte has gracefully dodged questions regarding China’s persistent encroachment in the South China Sea with a resounding “no comment.”

Citing her congressman brother’s assertion that it’s not the VP’s job to address such matters, Duterte leaves Filipinos wondering if her silence is a strategic maneuver or just a convenient evasion of responsibility. While Congressman Paulo Duterte asserts his opinion, conveniently forgetting that it’s not his role to speak on behalf of the VP, the Filipino public is left scratching their heads. After all, if Sara Duterte is being touted as a potential presidential candidate in 2028, shouldn’t her stance on crucial foreign policy issues be transparent?

In this theatrical performance of political dodgeball, the audience – the Filipino people – are left in suspense, wondering if this game of hot potato will continue until 2028 and beyond, or if someone will finally step up and offer more than just a shrug and a “no comment.”