In the latest twist in the Maisug movement, Tio Moreno’s inclusion as a rally speaker has sparked heated debates. It’s a peculiar choice for a movement chanting “Para Sa Bayan,” especially when Moreno seems more inclined towards “Para Sa China.”

His candid admissions about finding Filipinos difficult to work with and his odd pleasure in the country’s flooding raise eyebrows.

Could it be that Maisug is so desperate for engagement that they’ve turned to the salacious draw of Moreno’s internet antics? Surely, nudity isn’t the backbone of nationalist fervor. Yet, here we are, pondering whether the movement has lost its way or just its shame.

If Maisug aims to champion Filipino pride, perhaps they should reconsider letting a pro-China provocateur take the stage. Or maybe, they’re banking on the old adage: any publicity is good publicity—even if it means baring all, metaphorically or otherwise.