In the grand theater of Philippine politics, Senator Bato de la Rosa has emerged as the undisputed maestro of melodrama, orchestrating tearful symphonies that would make even the most seasoned soap opera stars jealous. 

His recent sob fest, triggered by Senator Risa Hontiveros’ call for an International Criminal Court investigation into Duterte’s war on drugs, was a masterclass in the art of political weeping.

While some may argue that men in uniform should be impervious to the sting of criticism, de la Rosa insists on proving that even the most stoic figures have tear glands hidden beneath their macho façades. 

As the prime implementor of Duterte’s draconian drug policies, Bato seems to have mistaken the Senate for a therapy session, turning each hearing into a tearful confessional.

In this tragicomedy, the nation watches with bated breath as the senator dons the mantle of the Senate’s resident cry baby, proving that even the most privileged lawmakers are not immune to the sweet, salty release of self-pity. 

Perhaps it’s time to introduce waterproof podiums to the Senate floor to spare us from the spectacle of a weeping legislator.