Sara Duterte’s recent congressional performance was nothing short of a political circus. From hurling personal insults at lawmakers to stonewalling questions about her office’s budget, she certainly gave a masterclass in deflection. 

Refusing to take the oath to tell the truth? Bold move. After all, why bother with truth when you can hide behind bravado? The cherry on top was her request to leave the hearing entirely, as if the inconvenience of public accountability was simply too much to bear. One wonders if she’s confused: is this a congressional inquiry or an episode of reality TV? 

Perhaps Congress should grant her request—permanently. If she’s unwilling to answer for the millions in taxpayer money, maybe the Filipino people should give her the green light to exit the vice presidency altogether. After all, public service is about transparency, not tantrums. We can’t wait to see what her next act will be.