Oh, the marvels of modern media! It’s truly astonishing how the critics and Philippine news outlets have mastered the art of cherry-picking facts to create the juiciest narratives.

Apparently, President Bongbong Marcos has been blessed with an approval rating so high it could rival a mountain’s peak. But alas, in the grand spectacle of journalistic sensationalism, this feat is overshadowed by the almighty “drop” in his ratings since the last survey.

As a matter of factly, even supposed pro-Administration bloggers and so-called influencers are treating the dip in ratings as unchallengeable numerology. You can hear nothing but crickets on their end. None, except The Adobo Chronicle, have pointed out that PBBM’s 65% rating is actually the second best among world leaders!

Why let the pesky fact that he’s still second in line worldwide dampen the drama? We must remember that every politician’s approval rating is like a rollercoaster. A single dip is practically a political tragedy of Shakespearean proportions, warranting endless debates, op-eds, and the oh-so-important hot takes.

While India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi sits comfortably atop this imaginary approval rating throne, let us not forget that perception is everything.

So, fret not, dear President Bongbong Marcos. You may not be number one, but in the grand theater of public opinion, you’re still the apple of manypeople’s eyes, and that’s what truly matters in this world of political pageantry.