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When Marcoleta Was Looking For Coordinates on WPS ... Waht Comes Into Your Mind?


In the realm of political discourse and public figures, the actions of individuals often invite scrutiny and a spectrum of interpretations. 

The case of Marcoleta seeking coordinates in WPS (presumably referring to a specific context such as a location or data set) provides an intriguing example that has sparked widespread commentary. 

The question posed: What kind of behavior does Marcoleta’s inquiry represent?

I am inviting everyone to analyze his motives through several lenses: playing dumb, feigning ignorance, turning a blind eye, faux naif, sea lioning, gaslighting, or being disingenuous. 

Each label offers distinct implications about intent and strategy in communication. This post endeavors to explore these possibilities with academic rigor while maintaining a humorous undertone.

1. Firstly, considering whether Marcoleta was "playing dumb" suggests that he deliberately pretended not to understand or know something widely known to avoid accountability or deflect criticism. 

This tactic is common in political arenas where admitting knowledge might corner one into uncomfortable positions. 

If Marcoleta was indeed playing dumb while searching for coordinates everyone else already knew, it could be interpreted as a strategic ploy—a way to appear innocent or uninformed despite possessing adequate information.

2. The notion of “feigning ignorance” closely aligns with playing dumb but carries subtle differences. 

Feigning ignorance implies an active performance of being unaware when one actually understands the situation fully well. 

It is slightly more calculated and intentional than mere pretense; it’s almost performative oblivion designed to stall discussions or avoid direct answers. 

In this light, Marcoleta’s act could be read as an attempt at evading responsibility by pretending not to grasp what is ostensibly obvious.

3. Turning a blind eye introduces yet another dimension—willful neglect rather than outright deception. 

Instead of pretending not to know for tactical reasons, this behavior reflects choosing not to acknowledge inconvenient truths because doing so would disrupt preferred narratives or strategies. 

If Marcoleta consciously ignored the known coordinates in WPS despite their availability, it would suggest indifference rather than innocence.

4. The term "faux naif," borrowed from French meaning “fake naive,” encapsulates a persona adopting childlike simplicity and innocence as armor against critique or probing questions. 

Unlike playing dumb, which can seem clumsy or awkwardly obvious, faux naivety is more sophisticated—it invites others to underestimate the individual’s acumen while they quietly advance their agenda under the cover of apparent cluelessness.

5. Sea lioning describes relentless questioning framed as polite inquiry but intended primarily as harassment and obstructionism—a tactic popularized on social media platforms where interlocutors bombard others with repetitive queries under the guise of civility. 

If Marcoleta’s search for coordinates was accompanied by incessant demands for proof from opponents who already accepted facts widely known by all parties involved, then sea lioning aptly captures his modus operandi.

6. Gaslighting involves manipulating someone into doubting their own perceptions or reality by denying facts previously acknowledged or presenting false information confidently enough that confusion ensues among observers and targets alike. 

Should Marcoleta have insisted on ignorance about something everyone else knows clearly—and done so persistently—it might constitute gaslighting aimed at destabilizing opponents’ confidence regarding shared knowledge.

7. Lastly comes disingenuousness—a broad category encompassing any form of insincerity where truthfulness is sacrificed for personal gain without necessarily involving elaborate deceit like gaslighting, but still betraying bad faith engagement with facts and interlocutors alike. 

Disingenuity may simply mean giving lip service while undermining genuine dialogue through half-truths or selective omissions.

In conclusion—and with tongue firmly planted in cheek—the most fitting characterization depends on how charitably one views Marcoleta’s intentions versus how cynically one interprets his tactics. 

He could be any combination: playing dumb while feigning ignorance; turning a blind eye cloaked in faux naiveté; sea lioning opponents under layers of gaslighting; all wrapped up neatly within disingenuous conduct! 

Ultimately, whether one laughs at his antics or groans at yet another episode in political theater depends largely on personal tolerance for rhetorical theatrics disguised as earnest inquiry.

A Diplomatic BreakUp?


A blogger stirred Facebook when she stated that declaring PERSONA NON GRATA is not a strength.  It is an escalation.

In the world of Philippine political commentary, there is a very specific type of person who thinks that handing a "Persona Non Grata" (PNG) notice to a foreign official is the equivalent of slapping a honey badger in the face.

The moment a diplomat is told, "You’re not invited to the party anymore," the doom-posters emerge from their caves.

 "It’s a reckless escalation!" they scream. 

"The trade routes will collapse! The sky will turn red! Our OFWs will be deported via catapult!"

Let’s take a collective deep breath and look at the reality of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations.

Declaring someone Persona Non Grata isn't "burning bridges." 

It’s more like unfriending that one uncle who keeps making everyone uncomfortable at Christmas dinner.

-The Everyone Is Doing It Defense: The US does it. Japan does it. Even our chill ASEAN neighbors do it. It’s a standard diplomatic tool, like a formal "thank you" note, but instead, it says "thank you for leaving."

-The NoExplanation-Needed Policy: According to Article 9 of the Vienna Convention, a state can declare a diplomat PNG at any time and without having to explain its decision. It’s the ultimate "it’s not me, it’s definitely you."

-The Apocalypse That Wasn't: Despite the frantic Facebook posts, a PNG declaration has never once triggered a "Trade-mageddon" or a sudden "OFW-pocalypse." The world keeps spinning, the cargo ships keep sailing, and the Jollibee stays open.

The most hilarious part of this "reckless escalation" narrative is what people choose to ignore. If declaring a diplomat unwelcome is "reckless," what do we call the current situation in the West Philippine Sea?

If PNG (PersonaNonGrata is a "slap," then China’s actions are a full-blown MMA ground-and-pound. Let's compare the two:

--------------------------------------------------------------------------Reckless Persona Non Grata - Handing over a piece of paper

-China's Action in WPS - Ramming and water cannoning supply boats.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------Reckless Persona Non Grata - Asking someone to book a flight home.

-China's Action in WPS- Blinding sailors with military-grade lasers.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------Reckless Persona Non Grata- Following international law (Vienna Convention)

-China's Action in WPS - Rejecting the 2016 Arbitral Ruling

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- Reckless Persona Non Grata - A quiet exit in the airport.

-China'sAction in WPS - Blocking food and medicine to Ayungin Shoal

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-Reckless Persona Non Grata - Asserting sovereignty via ink

-China's Action in WPS - Building military bases on our actual reefs

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Calling a diplomatic tool "reckless" while ignoring a decade of harassment of Filipino fishermen is like complaining that your neighbor is being "aggressive" because they put up a "No Trespassing" sign, while you’re currently in their backyard with a chainsaw cutting down their mango tree.

Claiming that a PNG declaration is the spark that will start a war is not just a reach—it’s an Olympic-level stretch. 

It’s the diplomatic equivalent of thinking that if you break up with your toxic ex, they are legally allowed to burn down your entire neighborhood. Spoiler alert: they aren't, and the international community doesn't work that way either.

Sovereignty isn't a suggestion; it’s a right. And using the tools provided by international law to defend it isn't "reckless"—it’s literally the job description of a functional state. 

So, the next time someone claims a PNG notice is a "death sentence" for our economy, remind them that ink on paper has never sunk a ship, but a water cannon certainly has.

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