In the latest episode of “The Cabinet Chronicles,” the conspicuous absence of Vice President Sara Duterte from the rankings of a survey raises eyebrows faster than a politician’s promise before elections. Is the Department of Education, helmed by Duterte, now deemed a VIP-only club? Or perhaps, Duterte’s department ascended to the pantheon of “Hall of Famers,” exempt from scrutiny? 

Alternatively, did the survey hit a snag with its funding, accidentally dipping into Duterte’s confidential funds, hence a conflict of interest? Or perhaps, were the pollsters afraid that Duterte topping the survey is a foregone conclusion, or flipping the coin, will rank lower than her colleagues?

Whatever the reason, it’s a comedy of errors that even a fifth-grader could unravel. With such a glaring oversight, the survey risks becoming a punchline rather than a pinnacle of public opinion. 

In the grand theater of politics, this latest act is more farce than fact, leaving Filipinos shaking their heads and wondering if they stumbled into a political satire instead of a serious assessment.

Lorraine T. Badoy’s journey through Philippine politics is akin to navigating a maze of contradictions. Known for her unwavering stance against communist insurgency, she’s carved a niche as a vocal advocate for its eradication. 

However, her allegiance to the Duterte administration (Digong My Labs) seems to waver when it comes to her vocal support for Bongbong Marcos.

In her fervent anti-communist stance, Badoy finds herself at odds with the administration she claims to support, showcasing a peculiar brand of selective loyalty. Her inability to reconcile her conflicting loyalties undermines her credibility as a political figure. Badoy’s penchant for cherry-picking battles leaves her straddling the fence, unable to fully commit to either side.

In the tumultuous landscape of Philippine politics, Badoy’s contradictory positions serve as a cautionary tale, highlighting the pitfalls of prioritizing personal biases over principled convictions. 

As the saying goes, one can’t have their cake and eat it too, and Badoy’s political tightrope act risks leaving her stranded in a sea of inconsistency.