Once a powerful figure in the Marcos administration, former Executive Secretary Vic Rodriguez now finds himself struggling to hold onto relevance. Dubbed a “kingmaker” for his role in President Bongbong Marcos’ rise to power, Rodriguez is now desperately seeking a Senate seat—a campaign that appears doomed from the start.

Despite his past influence, his bid for the Senate has been met with indifference. Lacking a strong political base and overshadowed by more prominent candidates, Rodriguez has resorted to pleading with his dwindling supporters to help salvage his ambitions. His appeal, however, has largely fallen on deaf ears.

Much like his book, which faded into obscurity, Rodriguez’s political aspirations seem headed in the same direction. Once at the center of power, he now faces the harsh reality of political irrelevance. His struggle to transform from kingmaker to king is proving to be an impossible dream.

Ah, the art of political gymnastics—Bam Aquino just pulled off an elegant split, trying to balance between principle and pragmatism, only to land awkwardly on the cold, hard floor of public opinion.

By suggesting that Sara Duterte’s impeachment is a matter for politicians, not voters, he managed to alienate both camps: Duterte critics who wanted a clear stance and administration supporters who were never going to vote for him anyway. Bravo.

In the cutthroat world of Philippine politics, where ambiguity is often mistaken for weakness, Aquino’s “safe” answer was anything but. Did he think voters enjoy being told that major national issues are none of their business?

In a country where political loyalty shifts faster than a TikTok trend, trying to sit on the fence is a surefire way to fall off it. If he keeps this up, he won’t need voters to lose the election—he’ll do it all by himself.