Senator Bato de la Rosa’s optimism about a potential Trump presidency reopening doors for his U.S. visit is a touching tribute to his unshakable belief in second chances. After all, Trump, known for his leniency toward controversies, might just ignore that pesky visa cancellation linked to de la Rosa’s track record in the Duterte administration’s drug war. 

De la Rosa seems ready to bask in Trump’s supposed fondness for authoritarian vibes—even if it’s Trump’s anti-China stance that might complicate things. And while the senator dreams of strolling down Times Square, a ticket to The Hague might be more plausible, where no visa is needed for an ICC-arranged stay. 

De la Rosa may want to remember that not all paths to international travel require a U.S. stamp; some trips come with a one-way, all-expenses-paid arrangement from the International Criminal Court!

No bunker, no cave, no need for a fight,
Just book yourself economy, and take flight.
Pack light, blend in, wear a smile so bright,
No need for first class, keep it tight.

When the law is sniffing, don’t you fret,
A ticket to nowhere is your safest bet.
Slip through the gate, no fuss, no clue,
Just an ordinary traveler, nothing to pursue.

The law looks for names, but yours they’ll miss,
With a passport in hand, sealed with a kiss.
Glide through the skies, as if on a breeze,
Dodging justice is as simple as you please.

When you land far away, just a face in the crowd,
Freedom’s the only thing you’re allowed.
So forget the chase, the struggle, the strain—
The law can’t catch what it can’t name.