Questions are being raised over the direction and intent of recent congressional hearings involving Vice President Sara Duterte.

During a discussion, SAGIP Party-list Representative Paolo Marcoleta shared his view that the ongoing proceedings may not be purely about fact-finding, but could also be politically driven.

According to him, the hearings themselves are being maximized at this stage, as he believes the situation may play out differently once it reaches the Senate.

“Pakiramdam ko… dito pa lang sa hearing, gusto nilang sulitin para sirain si Vice President Sara,” Marcoleta said.

He further suggested that those pushing the inquiry may already anticipate challenges in securing sufficient support in the Senate, prompting a focus on the current proceedings.

“They don’t have the numbers in the Senate… kaya dito pa lang gusto nilang sulitin.”

📌 Here’s what this really means…

This shifts the conversation from what is being investigated to why it is being done now.

👉 Is the hearing about accountability?
👉 Or is it also about shaping public perception?

Because hearings don’t just gather facts—
👉 They also influence narratives.

⚖️ This raises a bigger issue…

The bigger question here is one that often surfaces in political processes:

👉 Process vs. perception

In theory, hearings are meant to uncover truth.
But in practice, they are also public, televised, and widely discussed.

That creates a dual impact:

• Legal or procedural outcomes

• Public opinion and political momentum

And sometimes, the second can be just as powerful as the first.

👀 Public Reaction

Reactions online reflect a divide.

Some agree with the concern, suggesting that hearings can be used to shape narratives before formal decisions are made.

Others maintain that investigations should proceed regardless of political implications, emphasizing the importance of transparency.

In short:
👉 Intent vs. accountability

Why this matters

As the situation develops, the focus will eventually shift to the Senate—where decisions carry long-term consequences.

But what happens before that stage matters too.

👉 Because public perception is often formed early.

And once opinions are shaped,
👉 They can be difficult to reverse.

🙏 BIBLE VERSE (Faith Anchor)

Ecclesiastes 3:7
“A time to be silent and a time to speak.”

Pulong Duterte Fires Back: “Don’t Use the ICC to Look Relevant” — Torre Draws Heat Over Arrest Remarks

Davao 1st District Rep. Paolo “Pulong” Duterte has once again proven that the Dutertes don’t run from a fight — especially when the issue involves loyalty, justice, and political truth.

This week, former PNP chief Nicolas Torre II made headlines after saying the police force was “ready” to arrest Senator Bato dela Rosa if ordered by the International Criminal Court (ICC). The statement sparked immediate criticism from Pulong, who reminded Torre that the Philippines is no longer under ICC jurisdiction — a point the Duterte camp has emphasized repeatedly.

Pulong did not mince words. He slammed Torre’s short-lived PNP leadership, describing his term as “an intermission — a placeholder nobody remembered.” According to Pulong, Torre’s attempts to appear as an international authority on ICC matters are laughable.

“Mas mahaba pa ang briefing kaysa sa tenure niya,” Pulong noted, mocking Torre’s political

posturing.

The Department of Justice, meanwhile, stated that the Philippines would still comply with any ICC warrant if issued — an announcement that raised eyebrows among Duterte supporters, who maintain that ICC jurisdiction ended when the country withdrew years ago.

Torre’s comments, however, fueled more political noise than clarity, prompting Pulong to remind the nation that credibility is earned, not broadcasted through interviews.

As the ICC narrative continues circling in Philippine politics, one thing remains clear:
The Duterte camp isn’t backing down — not from political pressure, not from external institutions, and especially not from those using the ICC for their own spotlight.

“A faithful person will be richly blessed, but one eager to get rich will not go unpunished.” — Proverbs 28:20
Truth stands firm. Pretenders fall quickly.