Vice President Sara Duterte’s bold proclamation that she welcomes impeachment proceedings is nothing short of a masterstroke in political irony.

Imagine this: the nation’s second-highest official, who has masterfully dodged lawmakers’ questions during Senate and House hearings about her mysterious confidential funds, is now eagerly awaiting an impeachment trial to “answer questions.” The very senators she avoided answering before would then transform into her judges in the impeachment court. It’s like skipping class all semester, only to volunteer for the final exam, administered by the same teachers you ghosted. Bravo!

Duterte’s confidence is almost admirable, as if she’s thinking: “The best place to start answering questions is when my job’s on the line!” The hearings were just warm-ups, apparently; the main event is an impeachment trial, where the stakes are high and the spotlight even brighter. It’s like refusing to sing at karaoke night but then signing up for The Voice.

The senators, for their part, must be thrilled. After being sidestepped during hearings, they’d now get to grill her as jurors in an impeachment court. But will the questions suddenly be answered this time? Or will we witness another performance of political theater, complete with vague statements, appeals to emotion, and that famous Duterte grit?

If there’s one thing to learn here, it’s that Philippine politics is never dull. VP Sara has turned what could have been a scandal into the setup for a grand, ironic drama. One can’t help but applaud the sheer audacity—and keep the popcorn ready.