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Diwata: The Thorn Among The Roses Of Panagbenga

Ah, Panagbenga—the grand floral spectacle of Baguio, where the streets bloom with petals, and the air is filled with the scent of celebration.

But wait, what’s that rolling down Session Road? A majestic float, adorned not just with flowers but with the unmissable, larger-than-life presence of Diwata of Diwata Pares Overload. Because why settle for a food stall when you can have a full-blown parade float, right?

Diwata, now a nominee for the Vendor’s Partylist, clearly missed the memo that politics is a no-go at Panagbenga. But hey, when you’re chasing celebrity status, what’s a little rule-breaking? His float might as well have been a campaign billboard on wheels. Was he aiming to be the thorn among the roses? If so, mission accomplished.

And then there was his side gig—Diwata, in full Cordilleran attire, screaming at fans in a manner best described as “gorilla chic.” Was he channeling his inner warrior or simply trying to outdo the local howler monkeys? Either way, the indigenous people deserved better than this cosplay catastrophe.

Perhaps it’s time for Diwata to invest in a personal protocol officer—or at least a friend who can whisper, “Hoy, nakakahiya na!”

Diwata Steals The Show (And Our Sanity) At Baguio’s Panagbenga 2025! (Video)

BAGUIO CITY—In a shocking turn of events, Diwata, the self-proclaimed “Pares Overlord,” graced this year’s Panagbenga Festival with his very own float. Yes, you read that right. While the streets bloomed with breathtaking floral arrangements, one thorn stuck out like a sore thumb—and it had a microphone.

Nobody knows exactly how Diwata infiltrated the parade, but theories range from divine intervention to a clerical error. His float, a monstrous tribute to unlimited rice and questionable charisma, rolled through Session Road as spectators whispered, “Bakit siya nandito?” Meanwhile, his loyal fans (both of them) cheered him on.

Dressed in a colorful Cordilleran vest, Diwata waved to the crowd like a B-movie monarch, occasionally belting out unsolicited life advice. Organizers have yet to comment on this floral invasion, but one thing’s clear: in a festival meant to celebrate beauty, we were all forced to witness something… truly unforgettable. Or is it regrettable?

A Sticky Protest Against Rising Food Prices

Americans have recently discovered a surprisingly sticky way to express their civic outrage at rising grocery prices: affixing bold stickers proclaiming “Trump did this!” directly onto price tags. In this ingenious display of grassroots accountability, even a can of soup becomes a billboard for blame, demonstrating that no product is too humble to carry a political message. 

Perhaps we Filipinos might take a leaf from their adhesive playbook. Imagine strolling through a wet market where every tomato, onion, chili, and even every grain of rice sports a sticker that shouts, “The Administration did this!” Such a move would transform everyday shopping into an impromptu protest, turning our markets into living, breathing forums of political dissent. 

And while we’re at it, why not have political candidates replace gaudy billboards and expensive campaign flyers with tiny stickers declaring, “I will fix this”? After all, market-going Pinoys are a significant slice of the electorate, ready to cast their vote—one sticker at a time. 

In an era where blame is as sticky as the adhesive on a price tag, maybe our politics needs a little more…stickiness too. Evidently, these budget-driven sticker protests could swiftly transform political accountability into a quirky, adhesive revolution for modern, thriving democracy.