Bomb Scares and Political Dramas: The Never-Ending Spectacle of Victimhood

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In the world of Philippine politics, where conspiracy theories often hold more weight than facts, another bizarre twist has emerged. A bomb threat—conveniently timed—rocks the Office of the Vice President (OVP) while its most controversial occupant, Sara Duterte, is out of the country. The question begs to be asked: Cui bono? Who benefits from this spectacle?

A Convenient Bomb, A Convenient Narrative

If history has taught us anything, it’s that the Dutertes have a knack for theatrics. From planting drugs and guns on suspects to justify extrajudicial killings to the infamous tanim-bala scandal that conveniently disappeared when Rodrigo Duterte took office, the pattern is clear. The latest bomb threat at the OVP reeks of the same old playbook: fabricate a crisis, manufacture sympathy, and shift the narrative.

But let’s be real—who in the current administration would even want Sara Duterte dead? The Marcoses may be many things, but political assassinations are not their style. In contrast, the Dutertes have a long, bloody history of silencing opponents through more direct means.

A Midnight Confession and a “Ninoy Moment” Fantasy

Just a few weeks ago, the nation was stunned when Sara Duterte, in an unhinged midnight rant, admitted to hiring an assassin to eliminate President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos, and House Speaker Martin Romualdez. The revelation should have been headline news for weeks, yet it was conveniently buried under the weight of more distractions—like this bomb scare.

And then there’s her delusion that her father, Rodrigo Duterte, will be a second Ninoy Aquino—a martyr for the cause. But what cause, exactly? Avoiding accountability for human rights violations? Dodging prosecution at The Hague for crimes against humanity? If the goal is to paint Digong as a victim of political oppression, a well-timed tanim-bala resurgence and a bomb threat at the OVP make perfect sense.

Persecutory Delusions and Psychological Warfare

The Duterte camp has long mastered the art of playing the victim. They thrive on persecutory delusions—convincing their base that they are under attack, that forces are out to destroy them, and that they alone stand for the “true” Filipino. This latest stunt fits neatly into that strategy.

The bomb threat on the OVP comes just as international pressure is mounting on Rodrigo Duterte. The tanim-bala scam mysteriously resurfaces right when talks of his impending ICC case gain traction. Coincidence? As fictional detective Eve Dallas puts it: “Coincidence is bollocks.”

Gullibility and the Cult of Duterte

The real tragedy here is how easily the Duterte loyalists lap it all up. No matter how outlandish, how obviously staged, they cling to the narrative of persecution. They fail to see that the Dutertes will go to any length to maintain power and evade accountability.

In the end, this latest psychodrama is just another distraction—another attempt to stay relevant in an era where their brand of politics is slowly losing its grip. But as long as there are gullible supporters willing to buy into their victim complex, the show will go on.

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