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At a time of wanton spending and utter lack of delicadeza, may Leni Robredo, Leila de Lima, and Maria Ressa inspire this country to become a nation of 'fools.' We would be far better for it.
I recently attended a function where the guest speaker took almost an hour to get to the exit. It was because almost everyone there wanted a photo. Finally, the organizers asked if the guest could stay on stage, while the emcee called each table one by one. The lawyer beside me observed, “.” I nodded with quiet wonderment as I looked at what was unfolding.Foundation Day.
It was a curious thing to see. The loser in a high-stakes election should – at least in the short term – fade into obscurity. But insofar as losers go, this lady continues to defy expectations. Indeed, former vice president Leni Gerona Robredo continues to be a force to be reckoned with.
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