Duterte Arrest Rocks the Nation — Is the Philippines Still in Charge?
Senate hearings, street protests, and a brewing constitutional crisis ignite as foreign powers step into Philippine justice.
From power to prosecution, Rodrigo Duterte’s arrest has shaken the very foundations of the Philippine political landscape. As Senate hearings unfold and the streets roar with protest, the burning question lingers in every Filipino’s mind: Who’s really calling the shots — The Hague, or the homeland?
Should the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) be sent to the principal’s office for good, or does it deserve extra credit?
In a political landscape where perception is often as powerful as policy, the Democratic Party’s response to President Donald Trump’s congressional address on March 4, 2025, did little to reinforce their credibility. What could have been a night
of principled opposition and meaningful discourse devolved into a spectacle of disjointed protests, theatrical displays, and behavior that critics argue undermined the very values the party claims to uphold. From exaggerated pouting and phone-staring to outright refusals to acknowledge moments of unity, the Democrats’ actions seemed less about advocating for the people they represent and more about making a scene. The question now is: Has the Democratic Party abandoned common sense in favor of performative outrage?
