In the grand theater of Philippine politics, the Villar family has taken center stage, offering a masterclass in synchronized commentary on former President Rodrigo Duterte’s recent ICC arrest. Senator Mark Villar, ever the paragon of empathy, expressed his heartfelt sorrow over Duterte’s predicament, lamenting that the former president’s “simple wish to be judged by the Filipino people did not reach fruition.”  One can almost hear the collective gasp of a nation, pondering the complexities of international law over their morning pandesal.

Not to be outdone, the matriarch, Senator Cynthia Villar, has historically championed the notion that political dynasties are merely the people’s choice, much like selecting between adobo and sinigang.  Her nuanced perspective adds a layer of depth to the ICC discourse, reminding us that in the Philippines, public service is a family affair.

Meanwhile, Camille Villar, the senatorial hopeful, has maintained a strategic silence on the Duterte debacle. Drawing from her previous pearls of wisdom and ambush media interviews, we imagine her saying “Thank you, thank you!” to questions about her stance on the Duterte case.

In this riveting saga, the Villar family’s responses (or lack thereof) provide a satirical lens through which we can appreciate the intricate choreography of Philippine politics.