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!
In yet another dazzling display of creative fiction, former journalist-turned-professional troll Jay Sonza took to social media to announce that all criminal charges against Pastor Apollo Quiboloy in the U.S. have magically vanished. Clearly, Sonza is now moonlighting as a master illusionist, conjuring stories from thin air for his boss, the head of the disenfranchised SMNI News Network.
According to Sonza’s latest tall tale, the U.S. courts have graciously decided to drop everything against Quiboloy. Unfortunately for Sonza’s P1M-per-lie gig, reality disagrees.
In fact, Marissa Duenas, an HR manager from Quiboloy’s KOJC, did plead guilty for violating US marriage laws in a deal for a reduced sentence. But Quiboloy? Still very much on the FBI’s Most Wanted List, his charges remain untouched.
It seems Sonza’s reporting has evolved into an entirely new genre—fiction—where facts are optional, and the truth is whatever keeps the paycheck coming.
The Supreme Court’s decision that the Marcos property in Paoay, Ilocos Norte is “ill-gotten” brings a delicious twist of irony to the art of restitution.
After decades of legal battles, the Marcoses are now being asked to return their ill-gotten property—back to themselves! As head of state, President Bongbong Marcos will graciously accept this “returned” wealth on behalf of the state, proving once and for all that history does have a sense of humor. It’s as if the universe looked at the Marcos legacy of power and wealth and decided, “You know what? Let’s make this even more absurd.”
In the grand theater of Philippine politics, this decision feels like a punchline delivered with a straight face. And the ultimate question remains: will this “return” actually change anything, or will it simply be the latest act in the family’s long-running comedy of ownership?
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