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Rodrigo Duterte’s Litany Of Self-Contradictions

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(AC team member Melchor Vergara contributed to this report)

Rodrigo Duterte’s career is a masterclass in contradiction—if you can call it that without laughing.

One day, he declares the presidency is no place for a woman; the next, his daughter is the best candidate for the job. Is it about capability or just family branding? Who knows!

Then there’s his ever-changing stance on Bongbong Marcos: one moment, he’s on the narco list; the next, that list must’ve had a clerical error. Maybe the drug war wasn’t about drugs after all—just selective memory.

And, of course, there’s the classic: “Wala akong pera!” (I have no money!)—until, surprise!— billions of pesos magically materialize.

If cognitive dissonance were an Olympic sport, Duterte would take gold. But let’s not be too harsh—being consistently inconsistent is an art. And in Philippine politics, where truth is optional, Duterte is nothing short of a Picasso.

Entertainment, Festivals, Food, Politics, Social Media

Diwata: The Thorn Among The Roses Of Panagbenga

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Ah, Panagbenga—the grand floral spectacle of Baguio, where the streets bloom with petals, and the air is filled with the scent of celebration.

But wait, what’s that rolling down Session Road? A majestic float, adorned not just with flowers but with the unmissable, larger-than-life presence of Diwata of Diwata Pares Overload. Because why settle for a food stall when you can have a full-blown parade float, right?

Diwata, now a nominee for the Vendor’s Partylist, clearly missed the memo that politics is a no-go at Panagbenga. But hey, when you’re chasing celebrity status, what’s a little rule-breaking? His float might as well have been a campaign billboard on wheels. Was he aiming to be the thorn among the roses? If so, mission accomplished.

And then there was his side gig—Diwata, in full Cordilleran attire, screaming at fans in a manner best described as “gorilla chic.” Was he channeling his inner warrior or simply trying to outdo the local howler monkeys? Either way, the indigenous people deserved better than this cosplay catastrophe.

Perhaps it’s time for Diwata to invest in a personal protocol officer—or at least a friend who can whisper, “Hoy, nakakahiya na!”

Politics, Social Media

Malou Tiquia, The (Pul)Political Analyst?

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Ah, the curious case of “political analysts” who analyze everything except, well, politics.

Enter Malou Tiquia, the CEO of a polling firm who somehow manages to conduct surveys without common sense as a respondent. Recently, she pondered—bewildered, no less—why Bongbong Marcos is criticizing Rodrigo Duterte when the latter isn’t even running in 2025. Never mind that neither is Marcos. Never mind that elections are won by backing candidates, not by pretending the opposition doesn’t exist. And certainly never mind that the Dutertes have been throwing punches at Marcos long before he decided to return the favor.

Perhaps in Tiquia’s world, political criticism is reserved strictly for those with a COMELEC certificate of candidacy. Or maybe she believes that election campaigns should be peaceful exchanges of friendship bracelets. Either way, it’s an impressive feat: making a career out of analyzing politics while ignoring the most basic rule—elections are about power, not politeness.