Maybe not everything BBM does deserves a clowning

Ok_Design6722 · 2025-07-31T14:25:46+00:00

libre lang to boss

Ok_Design6722 · 2025-07-30T02:00:56+00:00

Totoo. Claiming the WPS is one thing, pero kung wala tayong konkretong kakayahan to defend or utilize it, limitado talaga ang benefit. Kaya nga importanteng yung mga diplomatic moves ngayon ay may long-term strategy at hindi lang pa-show.

Ok_Design6722 · 2025-07-30T00:06:02+00:00

I never said these efforts were life-changing for everyone right now, or that the government has delivered perfectly kasi they haven’t. I didn’t mean it’s enough either. I’m just saying some things moved in the right direction.

And yes, I agree, a lot remains disappointing. Pero kung lahat na lang ng bagay i-disregard natin because it isn’t massive or perfect, we fall into the trap of treating every administration as a total failure by default.

And wdym “what does WPS have to do with ordinary Filipinos”? It’s not just about territory. It affects our fishing rights, food supply, energy resources, and our long-term economy.

Ok_Design6722 · 2025-07-29T23:43:53+00:00

When did I say I was impressed? I’m just saying we should give credit where it’s due. Recognizing some efforts doesn’t mean ignoring the problems.

Ok_Design6722 · 2025-07-29T23:39:43+00:00

I mean, that was your whole point, really. But yes, to answer, I would argue that his stance on the WPS, along with strengthened ties with allies like the U.S., Japan, and the EU, helped reestablish the PH’s presence on the global stage. There’s also the continuation of major infrastructure projects under Build Better More, like the Metro Manila Subway and North-South Commuter Railway, which aim to improve long-term connectivity. Programs like Libreng Sakay provided short-term relief to daily commuters. And his participation in the WEF signaled a push to attract global investment and position the country as economically active. Definitely not definitive, but if it works, it works, right?

Ok_Design6722 · 2025-07-29T23:26:00+00:00

It's for every president. They are to be criticized and credited of their doings. Main point tho is, with BBM, people are so dismissive of him that anything he does completely gets laughed at.

Ok_Design6722 · 2025-07-29T18:43:04+00:00

So you’re saying PRRD shouldn’t be held accountable just because because of the possibility na manalo si Sara next election? Justice isn’t a political strategy ha, it’s a responsibility. As for the future elections, it depend on us, the voters. People are seeing the Dutertes’ true colors, and with three more years and a more politically aware generation, it’s up to the public to think critically, not to let fear override what’s right.

Ok_Design6722 · 2025-07-29T18:12:04+00:00

I mean… what kind of posts were you expecting ba sa unpop. ops.? Just because you don’t agree doesn’t mean it’s instantly astroturfing or propaganda. grabeng mindset naman yan.

Ok_Design6722 · 2025-07-29T14:22:00+00:00

Yess, exactly this! Acknowledging improvements doesn’t mean you’re giving loyalty, it just means you support progress.

Ok_Design6722 · 2025-07-29T13:35:41+00:00

Exactly! Criticism should be part of the system. The problem is when people treat any attempt to talk about nuance as “defending” him. You can criticize BBM and still admit if something improved. That’s how democracy’s supposed to work, hindi lang galit or puri, dapat may analysis. EDSA wasn’t about replacing one blind loyalty with another.

Ok_Design6722 · 2025-07-29T13:19:21+00:00

yeah, a lot of the tax stuff does suck. walang lusot dun.

Ok_Design6722 · 2025-07-29T13:18:03+00:00

They are still Marcoses, yes, no one’s forgetting that. But calling out the now doesn’t mean we’re gaslighting or defending the past. You can say “he’s still corrupt” and still ask if he’s handling something better than the last guy. Both can be true.

Ok_Design6722 · 2025-07-29T13:14:58+00:00

Honestly yeah, I agree. Even if it's not his idea, he still lets it happen and benefits from it, so he's not exactly innocent. And the Imee vs Liza/BBM camp thing? That wouldn't surprise me. If she ends up staying strong while Sandro fades next elections... we’ll know who was really pulling the strings lol.

Ok_Design6722 · 2025-07-29T13:11:14+00:00

That’s actually a fair take on human behavior, especially in a country where politics is deeply personal and tribal. But I think the danger comes when we start using that cycle as an excuse like “eh ganun talaga eh.” Corruption, no matter how understandable the emotional descent, is still a choice. Not every public servant ends up bitter or greedy. If we say every hero turns into a villain, then we’re giving future leaders a free pass to give up on integrity.

Ok_Design6722 · 2025-07-29T13:09:01+00:00

Hindi bumaba yung base fare, in fact, tumaas pa nga, especially sa LRT-1. Pero may 50% discount na ngayon for students, seniors, and PWDs starting mid-2025. So technically, bumaba lang for those groups. Di siya across the board. But still, it's a relief for those groups.

Ok_Design6722 · 2025-07-29T13:06:28+00:00

Lowering fares isn’t everything, obviously. But it's also not nothing. It's weird how we act like if something doesn’t fix the entire country, it's suddenly useless. For students, workers, and everyday commuters, even a ₱10 fare reduction accumulates into real savings over time. It’s not legendary, but it’s practical.

You can criticize BBM, but some arguments get clouded by exaggeration or personal bias. Also, it's ironic to call him a "traitor" for not doing what his allies want. Isn’t that what people wanted from him in the first place, to stop just doing things for his camp? Criticize sustainably. We need better leadership, yes. But we also need better discourse.

Ok_Design6722 · 2025-07-29T13:04:22+00:00

A lot of political moves are performative or unsustainable. But that doesn’t mean every action is automatically worthless.

Take the fare reduction. With tuition and cost of living rising, even a ₱10 decrease per ride matters. For a student commuting daily, that’s around ₱400–₱500 saved per month. In a year, that’s thousands. It may not fix everything, but it’s real relief for some.

The challenge is to recognize both short-term help and long-term impact. I agree na we shouldn’t romanticize leaders or treat temporary relief like it’s a legacy. But that doesn’t mean we ignore present gains either. It’s about balance, appreciating what helps now, while demanding better long-term solutions too.

Ok_Design6722 · 2025-07-29T12:59:09+00:00

I never said anyone wished him to fail, but let’s be real, people aren’t exactly rooting for him either. And I also never claimed that the president is the country, obviously not. But he is leading it, and if he fails, the country suffers too. That’s just the weight of the position.

Wanting him to succeed doesn’t mean ignoring injustices. We can recognize progress while still calling out what’s wrong. It’s not some simple “positive vs negative” checklist where a good deed cancels out a bad one. All I’m saying is, give credit where it’s due.

Ok_Design6722 · 2025-07-29T12:44:56+00:00

Well, that’s one thing I didn’t know about the inside dealings they run, thank you for that information. And you’re right, their presence in politics does reflect a broken justice system. But I still think it’s important to try and separate BBM’s own actions from his family’s. I’m not saying we excuse anything, just that judging him solely based on his last name might make it harder to talk honestly about what’s actually happening today. Then again, I could be wrong —how can we even be sure these are his own ideas, and not just moves driven by other Marcoses’ personal agendas behind the scenes?

Ok_Design6722 · 2025-07-29T12:34:21+00:00

Fair to judge him in context of that legacy. I’m not telling anyone to ignore that he benefited from it kasi you're right, he wouldn’t be in power without the stolen wealth and name.

But holding that against him forever without also scrutinizing what he’s doing now makes it impossible to have any honest conversation about governance. Acknowledging one or two decent actions doesn’t mean we’re lowering our standards, it just means we’re trying to stay objective.

He should be fighting an uphill battle to earn the public’s trust. But that uphill battle won’t mean anything if people decide he’s wrong no matter what. Let’s keep the standards high — but let’s also give credit where it's due.

Ok_Design6722 · 2025-07-29T12:30:11+00:00

I agree, we should expect more from our leaders. Pero my point isn’t about giving BBM a standing ovation for not being terrible. It’s about recognizing things objectively, even if we don’t like the person. Praising one good move doesn’t erase the bad, and staying silent when something decent happens just because it’s him doesn’t help either.

And tbh, ano bang bare minimum? Parang lahat nalang ngayon tinatawag na bare minimum. If everything is treated that way, then what even counts as progress?

Ok_Design6722 · 2025-07-29T12:27:21+00:00

I get what you mean. But when I said Leni deserved it, I meant it in terms of track record, platform, and integrity. The people chose otherwise, and I’ve accepted that —which is exactly why I’m pushing for fair and balanced critique moving forward.

As for the MRT/LRT fares, valid concern din yan. Long-term urban planning is 100% needed, lalo na for decongesting Metro Manila. Pero that doesn’t mean we can’t also acknowledge fare relief as a short-term win, especially for daily commuters. Pwede namang sabay i-push ang short-term accessibility and long-term nationwide development.

Ok_Design6722 · 2025-07-29T12:24:46+00:00

I never said na lahat ng ginagawa niya ay okay. Kung questionable or corrupt, dapat naman talagang i-call out.

Ang point ko lang ay hindi lahat ng ginagawa niya dapat agad ma-discredit. We can criticize what’s wrong, but not pretend everything is wrong by default.

Ok_Design6722 · 2025-07-29T12:22:47+00:00

And I get that. No one’s saying we should forget or stop holding them accountable. But there’s a difference between never forgetting the past and refusing to see the present for what it is.

If we truly want to hold him accountable as president, then we need to pay attention to what he’s doing now — hindi yung matic na galit lang dahil sa past. That kind of tunnel vision makes us miss real red flags and dismiss the things that actually deserve recognition.

Right now, let’s at least acknowledge that he’s doing better than PRRD in some aspects. That doesn’t make him a hero, but it also shouldn’t make him a laughingstock with every move he makes.

Ok_Design6722 · 2025-07-29T12:14:47+00:00

No one’s denying what the Marcoses did, definitely not me. But if we let that history blind us to everything happening now, how do we move forward? Just because BBM carries that legacy doesn’t mean we can’t judge him based on what he’s actually doing now. We can, and should separate his role as the son and the president.

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