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Duterte Rests His Case On The God He Once Called “Stupid”

Rodrigo Duterte, the man who once called God “stupid,” is now leaving his fate in divine hands. That’s like insulting the chef all night and then begging for a free meal before closing time. Classic Duterte—tough-talking one minute, dramatically introspective the next.

After years of playing judge, jury, and executioner, he now suddenly trusts the ultimate judge. Perhaps he realized that no matter how many expletives he hurls, even he can’t bully his way out of mortality. Or maybe he’s just hedging his bets—because if God really is up there, Duterte’s got some explaining to do.

It’s the kind of plot twist worthy of a telenovela: the strongman humbled, the atheist-leaning firebrand turning pious at the eleventh hour. If karma has a sense of humor, it’s probably laughing right now. And if God is truly merciful, well… let’s just say Duterte better hope divine patience lasts longer than term limits.

Sara Throws In The Towel; Imee Picks It Up

Ah, the great Duterte-Marcos telenovela continues!

Sara Duterte, ever the pragmatic daughter, gently tells the nation to move on from her father’s international legal woes—because, really, what’s one more fugitive ex-president in exile?

But wait! Enter Imee Marcos, ever the sentimental beshie, clutching her pearls at the mere thought of Tatay Digong being hauled off to The Hague. So what does she do? Convene yet another Senate hearing to cry foul—because if there’s anything the Marcoses hate, it’s the idea of accountability catching up to a former strongman.

It’s almost poetic: one daughter all but surrendering her father to fate, while another keeps fighting battles that aren’t even hers. Could this be a case of blood being thinner than political alliances? Or just the latest proof that, in Philippine politics, loyalty is conditional, selective, and—above all—convenient? Whatever it is, pass the popcorn. This saga isn’t over yet.