Duterte Arrest And ICC Trial: What Would Camille Villar Say?

In the grand theater of Philippine politics, the Villar family has taken center stage, offering a masterclass in synchronized commentary on former President Rodrigo Duterte’s recent ICC arrest. Senator Mark Villar, ever the paragon of empathy, expressed his heartfelt sorrow over Duterte’s predicament, lamenting that the former president’s “simple wish to be judged by the Filipino people did not reach fruition.”  One can almost hear the collective gasp of a nation, pondering the complexities of international law over their morning pandesal.

Not to be outdone, the matriarch, Senator Cynthia Villar, has historically championed the notion that political dynasties are merely the people’s choice, much like selecting between adobo and sinigang.  Her nuanced perspective adds a layer of depth to the ICC discourse, reminding us that in the Philippines, public service is a family affair.

Meanwhile, Camille Villar, the senatorial hopeful, has maintained a strategic silence on the Duterte debacle. Drawing from her previous pearls of wisdom and ambush media interviews, we imagine her saying “Thank you, thank you!” to questions about her stance on the Duterte case.

In this riveting saga, the Villar family’s responses (or lack thereof) provide a satirical lens through which we can appreciate the intricate choreography of Philippine politics.

Sara Duterte’s Higher Calling

Sara Duterte has a higher calling now—defending her father at the International Criminal Court (ICC). As a devoted daughter and a self-proclaimed legal expert, she must focus all her energy on this noble cause.

Being Vice President is clearly a distraction! How can she possibly juggle both roles efficiently? Defending a former president from crimes against humanity isn’t just another weekend hobby—it requires full commitment!

Besides, her well-documented temper might not sit well with the ICC judges. A few anger management sessions could prevent her from shouting “P***ng ina mo!” in open court, which, let’s face it, could lead to contempt charges.

Resignation isn’t just advisable—it’s the patriotic thing to do! And hey, if she steps down, her impeachment becomes irrelevant. That’s one less problem for the country! A true win-win for everyone—especially for Sara.

A Brit Named Malcolm Conlan

Malcolm Conlan, the UK’s self-appointed guardian of Philippine politics, is back at it again—this time with an online petition demanding that Rodrigo Duterte be allowed to appear before the ICC via video call. Because nothing screams “justice” like Zoom court. This is the same man who once tried to revoke Maria Ressa’s citizenship, push Atty. Glenn Chong into public office, and erect a Queen Elizabeth statue in England—an idea so compelling that it gathered a grand total of 46 signatures.

At this point, one must ask: Is Malcolm allergic to real employment? Perhaps he should join his Filipino family in selling imported RTWs instead of peddling irrelevant petitions. Surely, selling ukay-ukay is more fulfilling than single-handedly attempting to reshape Philippine governance from his London flat. But hey, if online petitions paid rent, Malcolm would be a billionaire. Unfortunately, they don’t—just like his chances of being taken seriously.

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