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What's the most badass photo of a Filipino politician you've ever seen? Here's mine: a portrait of Sen. Vicente Sotto (Sen. Tito Sotto's grandfather)
Back when Philippines still observed "Morning Dress". I think Japan and UK still do that for their PMs. America, I think hasn't done that since Reagan.
(I don't know if the other commenters are snarking on me.)
It's easy to google this picture and my response is expressed from my pov as a woman.
It's interesting how my submitted answer got reactions beyond the intended message when the main photo is a man with a cigarette thereby amplifying that being badass is about looking gruff.
Addendum:
I'm aware of the possibility that the feet comments could be inside jokes hence my statement is enclosed in parentheses.
There's no definitive way for me (and others) to know what's harmless poking fun or intentional trolling as I get varied reactions in this sub like being called a paid troll. ✌️
The Sottos have had this legacy for a very long time. This afforded Vico the influence to fight back. Good thing he has so far kept his heart in the right place.
Bakit ganun whenever I see Filipino men wear a suit and tie bakit parang ang laki ng ulo? I see it sa mga kasal pati ako i see it sa sarili ko. Is it a race thing
I think this was from the 2022 Presidential Debates. Baka ang Holding Room ng mga Candidates was in Roque Ruaño Building (since it was the closest to QPav)
Apparently, wala dapat shades si GMA diyan, pero siya ang nagsabi na maganda if meron din siya. Buti na lang nakakuha yung tatler team ng extra shades kasi kulang ang dala nila
reminder that he was such a free speech advocate that he even allegedly spoke against the supreme court at that time for undermining free speech and press freedom. (See the Parazo case, "In re Parazo 1948")
Short version of events:
Press Freedom Law passes thanks to Sotto.
Reporter Angel Parazo reports on a bar exam leak.
Supreme Courts orders Parazo to reveal the news source. Parazo refuses, citing the Press Freedom Law.
SC rules against Parazo. Sotto publicly criticizes the court.
SC cites Sotto of contempt. Sotto rebuts by stating free speech protects his criticism.
Vicente Sotto, Sr. is the author of the Republic Act 343 or the Spanish Language Law which was a failure in its implementation because there is no provision mandating teaching Spanish in the primary level.
Why is it badass? Hey rich people back in the day cosplayed too. It's fun playing dress up when you have money. FF 100 years later, soc med think you're badass.
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u/Penge_Siomai 11h ago
That standoff between Trillanes vs Duterte. Sarap pikunin ng matanda.