The Senate hearing on the PDEA document leaks resembled less of a solemn inquiry and more of a comedic circus, epitomized by the exchange between Senator Jinggoy Estrada and whistleblower Jonathan Morales. Their spat echoed the Filipino proverb, “Ang magnanakaw ay galit sa kapwa magnanakaw,” exposing the irony of thieves accusing each other. As they traded accusations, spectators couldn’t help but feel they were witnessing a theater of absurdity rather than a pursuit of justice. The public’s perception of the hearing as a farcical spectacle only solidified, leaving citizens wondering if they were witnessing a serious investigation or a poorly scripted comedy.