Senator Bato dela Rosa’s sudden epiphany to call a motu propio Senate hearing on Duterte’s war on drugs is a masterclass in self-love—or, as we say, amor propio. With Bato having served as the de-facto poster boy for the controversial drug program, why not make the investigator, the witness, and the resource person all the same person? It’s the ultimate multitasking gig: investigating his own handiwork with all the objectivity of a proud parent grading his child’s finger painting.
The setup is genius, really. Who better to explain the intricacies of the brutal drug war than the guy who ran it? No need for those messy, uncomfortable external reviews when you can just pat yourself on the back while the cameras roll. If Bato ever feels lonely in that hearing, he can always switch seats—Senator one minute, witness the next. Truly, when it comes to amor propio, Bato is in a league of his own.
Willie Revillame, beloved TV host and self-proclaimed man of the people, has a refreshingly innovative approach to his senatorial candidacy: no plan at all. Why bother with platforms when you can wing it, right? It’s like a political version of those “fly now, pay later” airline promos—except this time, it’s “run now, think later!” Apparently, he’ll figure out what to do once he’s seated in the Senate. I mean, who needs pesky things like policies or vision when you’ve got charisma and a massive fanbase?
It’s a bold move, really. Why waste time thinking about the future when you can just…well, exist? If anything, Revillame is making it clear that qualifications and preparedness are overrated concepts in Philippine politics. After all, who needs a plan when you have a catchy theme song and a loyal studio audience? Senate, here comes your next improvisation king!
The Adobo Chronicles 
You must be logged in to post a comment.