Marcoleta's Multiverse Of Morality

If political consistency were a sport, Congressman Rodante Marcoleta would be the undisputed gold medalist in rhythmic gymnastics—specifically the part where you twist, turn, and bend over backward until your spine becomes a suggestion rather than a support structure.

We are currently witnessing a fascinating case study in what scientists (and frustrated voters) call "Selective Moral Glaucoma." 

On one hand, we have Marcoleta’s legendary, vociferous, and frankly cinematic opposition to the ABS-CBN franchise renewal. 

On the other hand, we have his warm, protective embrace of Curlee and Sara Discaya. It’s a tale of two standards, and the plot is thicker than a legislative hearing’s lunch buffet.

The ABS-CBN Era: Marcoleta the Avenger

During the ABS-CBN hearings, Marcoleta wasn’t just a congressman; he was a one-man grand inquisitor. 

He approached the network's franchise renewal with the zeal of a man who had personally been offended by every single episode of Ang Probinsyano. 

He spoke of "sins of commission" and "sins of omission" with such biblical gravity you’d think he was reading from stone tablets he found on a mountain in Quezon City.

To Marcoleta, a technicality was a mortal sin. 

A tax filing error was an invitation to the apocalypse. He held the network to a standard of purity usually reserved for bottled water and Gregorian chants. 

He was the guardian of the law, the shield of the masses, and the man who apparently never forgot a missed commercial break.

The Discaya Pivot: Marcoleta the Shield

But then, enter Curlee and Sara Discaya. When allegations of financial improprieties and restitution failures surfaced, the public expected the "Avenger" to return. 

We waited for the thundering speeches about accountability. We waited for the dramatic pointing of fingers.

Instead, we got the legislative equivalent of a "Do Not Disturb" sign.

When it comes to the Discayas, Marcoleta’s "vociferous opposition" has been replaced by a "conspicuous leniency." 

It’s as if his moral compass, which was so finely tuned it could detect a broadcast violation from three islands away, suddenly got stuck near a very large magnet. 

The "sins of commission" he once shouted from the rooftops are now treated like minor "oopsies" whispered in a hallway.

The Ethical Gymnastics

From a philosophical standpoint, Marcoleta is reinventing Deontology. Usually, Deontological ethics says, "Follow the rules, regardless of who you are." 

Marcoleta’s version seems to be, "Follow the rules, unless I like your vibe."

If morality requires impartiality, Marcoleta is currently failing the class. 

It’s hard to claim you’re protecting the "public interest" from media abuses when you’re simultaneously shielding individuals from restitution claims. 

It’s like a traffic cop who gives you a ticket for a broken taillight but waves a bank robber through because they both go to the same gym.

The Underlying Motivation: It’s Just Business (Politics)

So, why the dichotomy? Is it possible that—and stay with me here—politics might be involved?

ABS-CBN was a giant microphone that occasionally pointed out the flaws of Marcoleta’s political allies. 

Crushing it wasn't just about "legality"; it was about deleting the "unfriend" button in real life. 

Meanwhile, the Discayas exist within a social and political circle where loyalty is the currency and restitution is... well, optional.

In the end, Rodante Marcoleta has shown us that "consistency" is just a word in the dictionary, tucked somewhere between "cronyism" and "convenience." 

He has mastered the art of the Selective Sin: where one man’s regulatory failure is a national crisis, and another person’s financial controversy is just a misunderstanding among friends.

It’s not just a complex interplay of moral reasoning; it’s a high-stakes comedy of errors where the only thing being renewed is our collective disbelief.