People had been making a lot of memes about the break up of the “Uni-Team” of Marcos x Duterte. Well from Day 1 they haven’t been seeing eye to eye; as the Filipino proverb states, “Ang magnanakaw galit sa kapwa magnanakaw.” (A thief hates his own kind). The two camps both have ambitions of having perpetual rule over the Philippines, so like hyenas they are fighting over the carcasses of the Filipino people (or whatever that’s left of us).

It was the Marcos camp that has been leaking to media about the unexplained expenses of Sara Duterte at DepEd (PHP 125m spent over 11 days) and other shenanigans. Both camps have been trying to topple each other, trying their best to sway public opinion.

Another leak to the media is how Rodrigo Duterte’s former spokesperson and number one ass-licker spent government money on his boytoys. The issue is not because this very much married Harry Roque is outed as gay but it’s how he was abusing his power and state coffers to indulge in his guilty pleasure.

Meanwhile, the Pink camp is just watching everything implode while munching on popcorn—which to me is kind of weak and stupid. This is the time the real opposition is supposed to be gearing up and taking advantage of the situation; it should be positioning itself as the only viable option if the Philippines wants to move forward. But no, there is no clear leadership. No one is feisty enough to take a stand and go against these two opposing forces.

So back to more palatable things…

I cooked Korean fried chicken last night and I must say it was perfection. I managed to fry it to be point of crackling crispy but still juicy inside while saucy on the outside. I didn’t put too much gojuchang or almost none to take into consideration Twin A’s preference for something mild. I relied more on soy sauce and the other ingredients I used to make the bibimbap sauce. I achieved the perfect crispiness by making my own batter mixed with some pre-made one and double-frying it, just like how the Japanese make their karaage and tempura.

This has Twin I’s stamp of approval.

I feel unproductive this week.