If the Philippine Senate were a theater, the current performance by the pro-Duterte bloc would be a slapstick comedy tearjerker titled “The Silent Treatment.”
It’s a fascinating display of diplomatic gymnastics where the rules of engagement change faster than a politician’s party affiliation.
Lately, our favorite senators have been sounding like Zen masters or yoga instructors. "Restraint," they whisper. "Sobriety," they chant.
They are deeply concerned that the government’s spicy rhetoric against China’s activities in the West Philippine Sea might hurt someone’s feelings—specifically, Beijing’s.
They want us to de-escalate, remain calm, and perhaps offer a plate of pancit instead of a formal protest.
The irony here isn't just rich; it’s practically deep-fried. These are the same individuals who apparently went on a six-year "digital detox" or suffered a collective case of temporary deafness between 2016 and 2022.
Remember when the former President was busy creative-writing new insults for Barack Obama? When the leader of the free world was being called a "son of a whore" on international TV?
-Senate Response: Crickets. Or poker-faced. They give absolutely no reply or reaction
-The Vibe: "He’s just being authentic! It’s his style!"
When was the US told to pack up its VFA (Visiting Forces Agreement) and go home?
-Senate Response: Nods in agreement.
-The Vibe: "Self-determination! Asserting our sovereignty!
"It seems the 'DDS School of Diplomacy' has a very specific grading rubric: See the chart below.
It’s hard not to notice the sudden transformation from 'Fearless Defenders of the Motherland' to "Professional De-escalation Consultants."Scenario Reaction from the Bloc Energy Level China water-cannons boats "Let us be calm and seek dialogue." Low-energy, peaceful monk The US offers aid/bases "They are meddling in our affairs!" High-octane nationalist Duterte curses a Pope/President "It's a metaphor, you guys." Professional PR Spin PH Gov't calls out China "This is warmongering! Sobriety!" Concerned parent - When it comes to the West, they are lions; when it comes to the North, they are kittens asking for a saucer of milk.
- Calling for "sobriety" only when your favorite superpower is the one being criticized isn't diplomacy—it's just being a good subordinate.
- It’s like watching a bouncer who ignores the guy smashing bottles at the bar but threatens to kick you out because your "tone is too aggressive," while asking him to stop.
- If consistency were a crime, these senators would be the most law-abiding citizens in the country.
- They’ve remained perfectly consistent in one thing: ensuring that their "Manong" in Davao and his friends in Beijing never have to hear a discouraging word.
If the Philippine Senate were a theater, the current performance by the pro-Duterte bloc would be a slapstick comedy tearjerker titled “The Silent Treatment.”
It’s a fascinating display of diplomatic gymnastics where the rules of engagement change faster than a politician’s party affiliation.
Lately, our favorite senators have been sounding like Zen masters or yoga instructors. "Restraint," they whisper. "Sobriety," they chant.
They are deeply concerned that the government’s spicy rhetoric against China’s activities in the West Philippine Sea might hurt someone’s feelings—specifically, Beijing’s.
They want us to de-escalate, remain calm, and perhaps offer a plate of pancit instead of a formal protest.
The irony here isn't just rich; it’s practically deep-fried. These are the same individuals who apparently went on a six-year "digital detox" or suffered a collective case of temporary deafness between 2016 and 2022.
Remember when the former President was busy creative-writing new insults for Barack Obama? When the leader of the free world was being called a "son of a whore" on international TV?
-Senate Response: Crickets. Or poker-faced. They give absolutely no reply or reaction
-The Vibe: "He’s just being authentic! It’s his style!"
When was the US told to pack up its VFA (Visiting Forces Agreement) and go home?
-Senate Response: Nods in agreement.
-The Vibe: "Self-determination! Asserting our sovereignty!
"It seems the 'DDS School of Diplomacy' has a very specific grading rubric: See the chart below.
It’s hard not to notice the sudden transformation from 'Fearless Defenders of the Motherland' to "Professional De-escalation Consultants."Scenario Reaction from the Bloc Energy Level China water-cannons boats "Let us be calm and seek dialogue." Low-energy, peaceful monk The US offers aid/bases "They are meddling in our affairs!" High-octane nationalist Duterte curses a Pope/President "It's a metaphor, you guys." Professional PR Spin PH Gov't calls out China "This is warmongering! Sobriety!" Concerned parent - When it comes to the West, they are lions; when it comes to the North, they are kittens asking for a saucer of milk.
- Calling for "sobriety" only when your favorite superpower is the one being criticized isn't diplomacy—it's just being a good subordinate.
- It’s like watching a bouncer who ignores the guy smashing bottles at the bar but threatens to kick you out because your "tone is too aggressive," while asking him to stop.
- If consistency were a crime, these senators would be the most law-abiding citizens in the country.
- They’ve remained perfectly consistent in one thing: ensuring that their "Manong" in Davao and his friends in Beijing never have to hear a discouraging word.
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