22/05/2025
It’s honestly exhausting to watch how things are playing out in Philippine politics right now. There’s so much noise, so many accusations, and yet, when you look closer, you realize—it’s mostly just a power struggle. And sadly, it’s the ordinary Filipino who always gets caught in the crossfire.
Lately, some politicians and groups have been making moves to bring down Vice President Sara Duterte. There’s talk of impeachment, investigations, and non-stop criticisms. But let’s take a moment to really think: do you honestly believe she’s scared? That she’s desperate to hold on to her position?
From the beginning, VP Sara has said she has nothing to lose. She didn’t enter politics to cling to power. If she’s impeached tomorrow, she can go back home, live a quiet life, and take care of her children. And that’s what sets her apart from many of the traditional politicians we see today—she’s not afraid to walk away.
But the same can’t be said for her enemies.
These politicians pushing for her removal? Many of them are clinging to their seats like their lives depend on it. They’re calculating every move, not based on what’s best for the country, but on how to secure their chances in the next election. Their motivations aren’t about justice or accountability—it’s all about political survival.
Because whether we like it or not, the Duterte name still holds power. There’s still a strong base of Filipinos who believe in the former president and his daughter. And that support, that loyalty—it still matters. If these politicians continue going after VP Sara, they’re not just attacking one person; they’re turning off a whole segment of voters. And in a country where elections are won by margins, that’s a huge risk.
Now here’s the real question: What do we, the people, actually gain from all of this?
Let’s say they succeed. VP Sara gets impeached. She leaves office. What happens next? Will this make the prices in the market go down? Will more people get jobs? Will public transportation suddenly improve? Will hospitals have more resources? Will the quality of education get better?
We all know the answer—nothing will change. Because this whole circus isn’t about helping the people. It’s about helping themselves. It’s about who gets to sit where, who gets the budget, who gets the power.
And that’s the sad truth about Philippine politics. It’s always been more about the game than the goal. More about tearing each other down than lifting the country up. It’s a cycle of revenge, alliances, and backstabbing. And while the politicians fight among themselves, the ordinary Filipino continues to suffer—still stuck in traffic, still underpaid, still struggling to get by.
We need to demand better. We need leaders who will spend more time solving real problems than cooking up political drama. We need public servants who care about building, not just winning.
At the end of the day, the future of the Philippines won’t be saved by whoever wins the next political fight. It will be saved when we finally have leaders who care more about the people than their positions.
Let’s stop supporting those who are only in it for themselves. Let’s support those who actually want to make a difference.
Because we deserve better. And the country needs better—now more than ever.
