It’s no surprise that the line between lawmakers and lawbreakers is as blurry as a late-night telenovela plot twist. 

Exhibit A: actor Phillip Salvador, who has heroically transitioned from bida on screen to aspiring bida in the Senate, with the ever-supportive Rodrigo Duterte playing the role of kingmaker. 

Salvador, clearly eager to embrace his newfound political fame, decided to break his first rule as a candidate—premature campaigning. After all, why wait for the official 90-day campaign period when the limelight is so tempting? It seems the rules are more like gentle suggestions for those blessed by political giants. 

The Comelec can issue all the memos they want, but Salvador’s campaign is already in full swing, reminiscent of a pre-taped drama special that airs before the scheduled season. Truly, some actors just can’t wait to perform—even when they’re off-script.