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Politics, Social Media

Willie Revillame’s “Fly Now, Pay Later” Promo

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Willie Revillame, beloved TV host and self-proclaimed man of the people, has a refreshingly innovative approach to his senatorial candidacy: no plan at all. Why bother with platforms when you can wing it, right? It’s like a political version of those “fly now, pay later” airline promos—except this time, it’s “run now, think later!” Apparently, he’ll figure out what to do once he’s seated in the Senate. I mean, who needs pesky things like policies or vision when you’ve got charisma and a massive fanbase?

It’s a bold move, really. Why waste time thinking about the future when you can just…well, exist? If anything, Revillame is making it clear that qualifications and preparedness are overrated concepts in Philippine politics. After all, who needs a plan when you have a catchy theme song and a loyal studio audience? Senate, here comes your next improvisation king!

Law Enforcement, Legislation, Politics, Social Media

Lawmaker, Lawbreaker

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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.

Social Media

Are We Now Seeing A “Duterte Curse?” (Pun Intended)

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In a dramatic twist of fate, it seems the “Duterte Curse” is now in full swing, as the once mighty names of the Duterte alliance fall like bowling pins in the latest 2025 senatorial survey by Tangere. 

Gone are the days when a nod from former President Rodrigo Duterte would guarantee a comfy seat in the Senate. Even Bato dela Rosa, the man once synonymous with the drug war, and Imee Marcos, heir to a political dynasty, are left standing on the sidelines, out of the “magic 12.” Oh, how the mighty have fallen! 

Actor Phillip Salvador, once riding high on sheer celebrity power, finds himself further down the pecking order—clearly, his acting chops aren’t enough to carry him this time.

Surprisingly, only Bong Go remains afloat, clinging to his “Malasakit” image like a life raft in a sea of sinking reputations. It seems the sob stories of financially strapped Filipinos still give him enough clout to stay relevant. 

But the overall message is clear: the Duterte charm is wearing off faster than an expired anti-cough syrup. Perhaps the era of using political patronage as a fast pass to power is finally coming to an end—well, except for Go, of course.