"Some of the Duterte fanatics would scoff at the relevance of the tattoo not knowing that in China (triads) and Japan (Yakuza, the Japanese mafia), tattoos are strictly required to become a member of these secretive crime groups. It also symbolizes rank and stature. The more tattoos the higher the rank. It is also an effective way in hunting out a rat (police asset) and a traitor #BasaBasaPagMayTime" - Paolo Angelo Florenda
Davao Vice Mayor Paolo Duterte should have just shown his tattoo, rumored to be a dragon and symbolizing his connection with a triad, at the Senate hearing.
Invoking his right to refuse to answer to avoid self-incrimination was what we were waiting for to prove he indeed has something to hide. We all know that when you can't speak entirely about everything, there is the intent to hide and deceive.
There are no cute dragons inspite of how many times children's cartoons or storybooks depicts some as cuddly and sweet. And though they are more likely fictional, their representations signifies more than just a drawing or animation to instill some sort of strength, or bring fear to those who sees them.
The Game of Thrones TV series has some of scenes about dragons, but we don't see them in every episode. Mainly because they are expensive to produce through CGI effects.
Likewise, unlike ex-cons or tattoo enthusiasts, some would never show off their tattoos if it serves as their entry to an exclusive group.
Naiiintindihan ko kung bakit maraming bashers sila Trillanes, Hontiveros, etc.,
Sila lang kasi yung matatapang na handang kalabanin ang mga kalokohan nila DU30.
Lubos-lubusan ang paninira ng iba. Instead na maglabas sila ng galit laban sa kanila, patunayan na lang nila na mali sila. Puro dakdak, wala namang ebidensiya.
At least sila Trillanes may mga testimonials coming from other people. When you invoke your right to refuse to answer to avoid self-incrimination, it only means you are hiding something and do not intend to tell the whole truth.
Yung mga detractors like Gordon, mas kapani-paniwala sana kayo kung about the issue ang kinokontra ninyo kaysa puro mura at paninira sa pagkatao lang.
What's the point of appearing at the Senate when you won't cooperate and answer every question? Di hintayin na lang nila na mag-file ng case laban sa kanila. Saves the taxpayers' money, wala pang sindakan o pataasan ng ere among the personalities involved. They just want exposure from the media.
Ross is known as the Pambansang Blogger ng Pilipinas - An Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Professional by profession and a Social Media Evangelist by heart.
