In a surprising twist, Vice President Sara Duterte, fresh from her resignation from the Cabinet, has emerged as a proposed leader for the opposition.

Critics, however, argue that Duterte’s “no comment” repertoire and reliance on staff-prepared statements hardly qualify her for this role. Articulating complex issues? Not her forte. Mastery of local, national, and international policies? Absent. Yet, Maisug, a group keen on her leadership, is pushing this narrative.

Unlike the Liberal Party and its allied groups, Maisug resembles more of a cult-like movement devoted to bolstering a has-been president and his family than a genuine opposition force.

With Duterte at the helm, one might expect the opposition’s press conferences to be brief and devoid of substance, punctuated only by her signature silence.

In a political landscape that demands eloquence and expertise, Duterte’s proposed leadership is more a punchline than a promise of effective governance.