If news media reports were to be believed and that they are correctly reading between the lines, President Bongbong Marcos is contemplating the Philippines’ return to the International Criminal Court (ICC), leaving the nation in a state of bewilderment reminiscent of a telenovela plot twist. 

This, of course, follows his earlier passionate stance that the ICC’s investigation into the country’s war on drugs was nothing short of an interference in the Philippines’ internal affairs and an affront to its sovereignty.

Critics and media outlets are now feverishly deciphering the cryptic nuances of this apparent about-face, suggesting that Marcos might be conceding that the Philippine judicial system and democratic processes are not functional, something that no Philippine president — and certainly not Marcos — will ever admit to the world.

But let’s not jump to conclusions; perhaps Marcos is simply engaging in an avant-garde performance art piece titled “Flip-Flopping for Sovereignty.”

Clearly, the President is a strategic mastermind, skillfully keeping the public on its toes while simultaneously showcasing the dexterity of a contortionist in navigating political narratives.

In the meantime, let’s give critics and the news media the benefit of click-baits which they definitely need in their quest for relevance and engagement.