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Politics, Social Media

Blogger Mark Anthony Lopez An OVP Spokesperson Wannabe?

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Mark Anthony Lopez, the self-proclaimed digital knight of Duterte-landia, has apparently decided that being just a pro-Duterte blogger isn’t glamorous enough. In a move that screams “hire me, Sara!”, Lopez has started auditioning for the role of Vice President Inday Sara’s official mouthpiece—even though Michael Poa was just handed the megaphone.

With the poise of a man convinced he’s already won, Lopez has taken to social media, donning the spokesperson cloak and calling on supporters to halt their fundraising efforts for the OVP budget. It’s almost as if he’s already in the position, issuing decrees from the VP’s office.

The real question is whether Lopez is being groomed to replace Poa or if he’s simply dialed into Sara’s hotline for a daily dose of propaganda—possibly with a side of pesos for his PR services. After all, who needs formal appointments when you’ve got sheer determination and a Wi-Fi connection?

Government, Politics, Social Media

The Philippines’ Vice Presidents: Ladies-in-Waiting

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The role of Vice President in the Philippines seems to come with its own set of peculiar duties, depending on who’s sitting in the chair. But one thing is certain: the main function of the VP is to wait for something to happen to the president.

Not in the case of the current and immediate past VP.

When Leni Robredo held the position, she was perpetually waiting for the next bus—perhaps because the presidential convoy never stopped for her. Her days were spent navigating the country, hopping on and off public transport like a commuter on an endless pilgrimage. The waiting was almost poetic, like an allegory for her term: always present, but never really going anywhere with the big boys.

Enter Sara Duterte, the current Vice President, who seems to have traded bus stops for wakes. Her calendar is a morbid collection of eulogies and condolences, as she attends one funeral after another. But whether she’s mourning the deceased or just the slow death of political aspirations is anyone’s guess. The only certainty is that, in her case, waiting has become an art form—if not a full-time job.

Politics, Social Media

Atty. Harry Roque Pleads For An Audience For His Rants

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(Melchor Vergara contributed to this report)

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As Atty. Harry Roque stood on his soapbox, tirelessly railing against the administration of President Bongbong Marcos, the crowd—once sizable—had begun to disperse. Undeterred by the dwindling interest, Roque, with all the urgency of a man facing an empty auditorium, resorted to his last, desperate tactic: “Wait! Don’t leave just yet! I’ve got pancit and lumpia for everyone!” His voice quivered with a mix of desperation and hope, as if a well-timed spring roll could resurrect the fervor of the good old days.

But alas, it was not to be. Even the promise of free food could not mask the reality that his platform, once loud and bombastic, had lost its sheen. The few remaining onlookers exchanged glances, silently confirming what everyone knew: Roque’s message, like his snacks, was just not enough to keep people hungry for more.