The critics of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. are at it again, this time blaming him for the increase in social security contribution rates taking effect in 2025. It’s as if Marcos himself woke up one day, had his coffee, and thought, “Let’s make everyone pay more!” Never mind that this particular policy was signed into law by none other than Rodrigo Duterte, the same leader some wistfully pine for as the supposed messiah of low contributions and high promises.

Oh, the irony! If only someone could invent a time machine so Duterte himself could explain it: “I signed it, mga ulol!” But alas, it’s far more convenient to throw all kinds of mud at Marcos, regardless of whether it sticks—or makes sense.

Critics are truly the creative artists of blame. Next thing you know, they’ll be accusing Marcos of being responsible for inflation… during the Jurassic era!