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I wish that the Presidential sister, Sen. Imee Marcos would be more tactful when making jokes especially when going on air, as the people are observing and listening to what the Marcoses [will] says.
Remember the battle cry of the BBM-Sarah administration that won President-elect Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. by a wide margin of 31-million votes was "unity". In fact, in the early days of the canvassing showing BBM's huge lead in the national elections, Marcos Jr. reiterated his appeal for unity and even asked Filipinos not to leave the country, as some of the supporters of outgoing Vice President Leni Robredo threatens to go abroad in case Bongbong wins the presidential race.
Earlier today at the Lopez owned ANCHeadstart virtual interview, television anchor Karen Davila greeted sen. Imee "good morning" to which the lady senator gladly responded, "good morning, Karen. It's nice to see you're still in the Philippines."
Laughingly, Karen said, "First of all congratulations" in which Imee cut saying "Akala ko magma-migrate ka kapag nanalo ang Marcos". Gracefully and with a smile, Karen said "hoping always for the best for the country", to which the senator replied smiling, "Thank you very much. We need that unity." After that short exchange of greetings the official interview went on. That short exchange, however, went viral as some people eventually started maligning Karen Davila based on the exact transcript of messages on this specific portion. Some pro-BBM supporters even stated in the comments sections that Karen deserved what she got from the senator.
The presidential sister may be sincerely joking to Karen Davila but the people who have seen and made a recording of the interview take it differently. The comment of the good senator was viewed as an attack to Karen which I hope was not the case. Thus, I believe the exchange of conversations especially in public or in mass media platforms must be limited to official discussions so as not to fuel further division rather it could help lead to "social and political healing" that the Philippines need as a nation.
I thought that the cordial exchange between the outgoing VP Robredo and VP-elect Sarah Duterte is already a good sign that incoming public officials and allies of the new administration including its supporters must emulate. Also, if we can start avoiding singling out hardcore pro-pink supporters such as Janno Gibbs in order to abort tensions that will do no good for the country's economic recovery.
If the incoming Marcos-Duterte really want to convert the other Filipinos not included in the 31-millions who believed in him, then those in power including the "First Family" and the future cabinet members must take the unity call more seriously, and with a heart.
That's my two cents' sense on the issue for today.