Atty. Glenn Chong (seen in this YouTube screen capture with Bb. Maharlika in California), the valiant crusader against Smartmatic’s election machinations, has embarked on a grand U.S. escapade, armed not with ballots, but with a purported written declaration that seems to have missed its destination by a wide margin. 

Much to the surprise of those expecting a damning exposé on Smartmatic’s misdeeds in Philippine elections, Chong’s magnum opus is slated to play a supporting role in a courtroom drama across the Pacific.

In a delightful twist, Chong’s revelations won’t be the protagonist in the saga against Smartmatic; instead, they’ll be cast as the unlikely defense in a lawsuit filed by Smartmatic against the media company One America News Network (OANN). 

The irony drips thicker than the ink on Chong’s declaration as OANN fights allegations of defaming Smartmatic for their coverage of the 2020 U.S. presidential elections.

Perhaps Chong, the gallant knight of anti-Smartmatic lore, could find a more fitting quest in aiding the U.S. prosecution against former Comelec chief Andy Bautista (who faces charges of bribery and money-laundering.) But, one wonders, will Chong’s truth-seeking sword be sharp enough for U.S. prosecutors, or will it prove to be a mere useless prop in this transcontinental political theater? 

Time will tell if Chong’s journey across the seas leads to a heroic showdown or a satirical plot twist.