The probe surrounding the arrest of former and now detained president Rodrigo Roa Duterte by the senate committee of foreign relations headed by senator Maria Imelda Josefa Remedios “Imee” Romualdez Marcos-Manotoc who happens to be the sister of the incumbent magical president. The explications given by the police, chiefly, Police General Nicolas Deloso Torre III since the start of the senate committee hearings had consistently been contested by the lady senator who chairs the committee of foreign relations posing as counsel for the former and now detained president. It appears that the discussion is repetitive as the senate committee on foreign relations chairperson insisted on her own interpretation of the law, rules and the circumstances.
As had been explained by the arresting officers, there indeed was a plan to arrest the former and now detained president upon his return to the country. The arrest of any suspect has really to be planned in accordance with legal procedures. Verily, arresting a suspect could not be left to any chances as the subject of the arrest may put resistance or even exert force against the arresting officers. The suspect may even be armed that may put the arresting officers’ lives in danger. Time and again, there had been many instances that the arresting officers’ lives were put in peril.
What is seen in the video is taken as basis by the investigating senators. The lady chairperson of the committee on foreign relations kept on repeatedly questioning why the arresting police general exerted force and handcuffed former executive secretary, lawyer Salvador “Bingbong” Campo Medialdea did not obstruct the arresting police officers from arresting the former and now detained president. The police general politely explained that the former executive secretary was actually obstructing the police officers from performing their job of arresting the former and now detained president.
The lady senator retorted that as she sees in the video, the former executive secretary was just sitting beside the former and now detained president. She continued her narrative that such act is not obstruction to her view as mere sitting is not a violation of any law. The police general explained that the former executive secretary sitting in between him and the former and now detained president is effectively obstructing the police officers from performing their task to arrest the president. That forced him to handcuff the former executive secretary who eventually cooperated by accompanying the former and now detained president to the private jet bound for the Hague, Netherlands. Such action is deemed by the police general as within his authority and in accordance with law.
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Tons of political noise, less substance
When elections focus on fights and fame,
voters lose the chance to hear real ideas and solutions
These days we are being shown the gutter-level political skirmishes. The Senate Run in 2025 is nothing short of circus where popularity driven, and political dynasty bandwagon detonates backward reality. Too much political noise no statesman traits are displayed, the mounting problems are hurting us all and yet our political discourse are dominated by personal views, loyalty to the political tribe and very less good platforms.
Elections are supposed to be about choosing leaders who can solve problems and make life better for everyone. But lately, it feels like they’ve become more about arguments and drama than real solutions. Instead of talking about their plans, many candidates spend their time attacking each other or creating a spectacle to grab attention.
This is especially frustrating when some candidates rely on their family name or popularity to win votes, even if they don’t have the experience or knowledge to lead. It’s like choosing someone for a job just because they’re famous, not because they’re qualified. This can lead to leaders who don’t know how to handle the country’s challenges, leaving important issues unresolved.
When elections focus on fights and fame, voters lose the chance to hear real ideas and solutions. It’s harder to make informed choices, and the country ends up with leaders who might not be the best for the job.
To fix this, voters need to demand better. They should look for candidates who have clear plans and a proven track record. It’s also important to push for changes that make elections fairer, like limiting campaign drama and encouraging new voices to run for office.
In the end, elections should be about finding leaders who can make a difference—not just the loudest or most popular ones. By focusing on plans instead of fights, we can build a future that works for everyone.