Virgilio Sison

Cancel culture at Assumption is being resuscitated, as if it still has any effect, it’s already flatlining into oblivion.

Last Monday, Zubiri said he wanted to remain an independent member to show he carries no ‘political color’. Ejercito likewise wanted to just focus on his advocacies and programs. Let’s see how long their stance will hold. After all, in politics, nothing is ever permanent.

What happened on May 13 revealed a chilling reality: government forces turning against one another. Let’s hope this is not a foreboding of things to come.

You have to judge Matibag’s words against the actions of his men from Day One, May 11, as documented in videos posted by senators, media outlets, witnesses, and in subsequent interviews. When you put the pieces together, an incontrovertible pattern emerges.

The president said there was no order to arrest Senator Bato. The DOJ stated no manhunt operations are laid out, and will wait for the legal issues at the SC to be resolved. The PNP also clarified it has no authority to arrest or place the senator under surveillance, even outside the Senate premises, as they have not received a warrant. So why is the senator being treated like a fugitive? He remains a free man.

BBM may be realizing that Matibag is becoming a liability, if he has not already, that he may ask him to go on leave indefinitely, or even resign altogether.

Even lower at ₱61.721 on May 15,2026.

The Philippine peso fell to a new record low of ₱61.64 against the US dollar, due to political uncertainty in the country and global economic and geopolitical tensions.

A prayer for the Supreme Court’s swift action to uphold the rule of law and help restore order amid the current political crisis.

The admin’s perceived lies and abuses may become so untenable that the country risks descending into deeper political instability.

The Senate siege is a sign that BBM’s remaining term will be marked by political chaos and instability.

Matibag seemed to have underestimated Aplasca. Samonte’s resignation and Aplasca’s appointment marked a turning point in the operation.

Trace the pattern. The first was a botched attempt, and they would try again before the SC intervenes. Failed again. Now, Bato has literally outrun them and is free, leaving behind a new Senate leadership.