Larry Gadon’s proposed constitutional amendments, doubling the number of Philippine senators and extending the terms of elected local officials, epitomize political absurdity masquerading as anti-poverty strategy.
As the appointed anti-poverty czar under President Bongbong Marcos, Gadon seems to believe that increasing the Senate to 48 members and elongating terms will magically alleviate poverty. However, one must wonder how adding more politicians and extending their tenures will translate to more food on the tables of the less fortunate. It appears Gadon missed the memo from his boss advocating for economic, not political, changes to the 1987 constitution.
Is this Gadon’s clandestine ploy to bolster his own chances at a Senate seat, recognizing his perpetual exclusion from the esteemed Magic 12 (he was No. 20 in the last elections) or even the circle of 24?
But really, what can we expect of a disbarred lawyer who heckles his critics with shouts of “bobo,” gives them his middle finger, and cusses on social media.
In the theater of Philippine politics, it seems clowns aren’t just in the circus; they’re drafting constitutional amendments.
In the latest Pulse Asia survey, it seems Filipinos have spoken loud and clear: they’re not interested in the intricate steps of charter change (cha-cha). Instead, they’re craving the swift moves of a foxtrot (fast track) through bureaucratic mazes.
It’s a tale as old as time in Philippine politics: while lawmakers are busy practicing their tango routines, the public just wants them to quicken the pace and get to the point. Perhaps our legislators should heed this call; after all, governance is a dance, and it takes two to tango.
But alas, in the grand ballroom of political discourse, it often seems like lawmakers are tripping over their own feet, too preoccupied with their fancy footwork to notice the crowd’s impatience.
So, as the cha-cha enthusiasts rally for change, maybe it’s time for our politicians to set aside their tango dreams and give the people what they really want: a government that moves to the beat of efficiency, expediency and progress.
The Adobo Chronicles 
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