In the Philippines, peace is a slippery little creature, always darting between rallies and shrines, dodging placards and sermons.
On one side, the INC faithful stood shoulder to shoulder, proclaiming “Peace!” as they defended VP Sara Duterte from impeachment. Their version of peace seemed to involve a lot of chanting and suspiciously choreographed waving of posters. Just days later, at the EDSA Shrine, another group held a mass for peace, but their prayers came with a caveat: “Peace, but impeach her first!”
The irony? Both sides were dead serious about their peaceful intentions.
Where lies the peace? Probably stuck in gridlock, along with the rest of us, wondering how it all came to this.
Ah, the fearless defender of mall peace—the security guard who apparently mistook a child selling sampaguita leis for a dire threat to consumer tranquility.
Videos of the incident showcase this valiant protector taking swift action by destroying the “dangerous” leis. Naturally, the young girl reacted with outrage, striking back with her now-useless merchandise. But our hero, unwilling to let this grave insult go unanswered, retaliated by kicking her—a masterstroke of conflict resolution. As for the hand-grab, well, that was just another shining example of professional restraint.
Speculators argue the girl could have been masquerading as a student in school uniform (with some saying she’s actually an adult) and may have been part of a syndicate or a video setup. If true, she’s not just a victim of a system exploiting her innocence but also a convenient scapegoat for public ire.
Regardless, nothing says “law and order” like a security guard waging war on a child’s (or adult’s) hustle. Bravo, mall security. Bravo.
In true Philippine fashion, the Iglesia ni Cristo’s rally for peace quickly morphed into a live-action telenovela featuring a colorful cast of political gatecrashers.
Despite the INC’s clear instructions to leave politics at the door, it seems no one read the memo—or, more likely, they read it and laughed. Some tried to hijack the event by asking followers to arrive decked out in VP Sara Duterte’s signature green, which would have made the rally look less like a call for peace and more like a campaign rally flashback.
The pièce de résistance? Congressman Marcoleta, who apparently mistook the stage for a congressional podium. His off-script rant turned what was supposed to be a solemn event into an unmissable comedy sketch, dragging his House colleagues in the process. It was a masterclass in missing the point, as well as proof that in Philippine politics, the only thing off-limits is subtlety. Peace rally? More like a “peace out” on apolitical pretenses!
Oh did we already mention the glaring presence of senators and politicians closely identified with the Dutertes? Praying for peace or fishing for votes?
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