Vice President Sara Duterte’s appointment of herself as the designated survivor is a masterstroke of political theatre, blending mystery, power, and an unexpected dash of melodrama.

One might wonder if this is a subtle clue to the enigma of the scar on her neck. Could it be that the scar is a symbol of her survival instincts, etched permanently as a testament to her readiness to lead amidst chaos? Or perhaps it’s a cleverly disguised homage to action movies, where the hero always bears a wound from their near-fatal encounter?

The real cryptic message here is not in the scar but in the audacity of the appointment itself. By making herself the designated survivor, Duterte might just be signaling that she’s not only ready for any physical or political attack but is already a step ahead, armed with her metaphorical scars and survival tactics.

The plot thickens, and so does the satire.