In the convoluted realm of Rigoberto Tiglao’s Manila Times columns, discerning truth from fiction is akin to untangling a spaghetti plate with chopsticks. 

Now, the maestro of muddled narratives has decided to dabble in satire, an art form as foreign to him as fact-checking. 

Reacting to a Twitter post from self-proclaimed Maisug professor Anna Malindog-Uy, Tiglao bravely announced a $1 billion defense aid package to the Philippines from visiting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. One might applaud the creativity, but alas, the attempt falls flatter than a pancake on a non-stick pan. 

While satire requires a delicate balance of wit and plausibility, Tiglao’s effort crashes spectacularly. We at Adobo Chronicles must award Tiglao an “F” for his valiant yet futile attempt at humor. Stick to your day job, Mr. Tiglao—whatever that may be—because satire clearly isn’t your forte.