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Opinion

Closing in?

PERSPECTIVE - Cherry Piquero-Ballescas - The Freeman

With a very high satisfaction rate reported by surveys, one wonders why Du30 started to use a bulletproof shield during his public appearances.

Is it possible that his people may know that the survey results may actually not be true because, just as they had trolls in social media, they fielded “survey trolls” paid and rewarded for any reply favorable and positive results for Du30 during surveys?

We know that the survey companies are known for their reliable methodology and survey framework. However, is it possible that there may be “trolls” among their interviewers, or among those that input and collate data, or those that analyze data?

Because of the possible human factors that may influence the reliability of the results, we hope the survey companies will double check on the trustworthiness of their human resources at all stages of their survey, especially during this election period. We even hope that they will not conduct any survey before, during, and immediately after the election period so as not to influence voters.

Or if the survey results are true, then why the bulletproof shield for Du30? Has his intelligence officers, paid from his huge multi-million confidential intel funds, uncovered real threats to Du30’s security?

The Dilawans, then Trillanes were accused of plotting destabilization versus Du30. Recently, Du30, exposing his conspiracy matrix, accused media personalities and agencies of plotting to depose him.

Is there truth to and hard evidence about possible security threats or destabilization moves versus Du30?

The timing of the publication of the conspiracy matrix as well as the use of the bulletproof shield coincided with the escalation of the exposé by “Bikoy” about the involvement of Du30’s family in the drug trade network. The strong protest also about China’s strong presence in Philippine territories was getting noisier.

The more these two crucial news, both the “Bikoy” exposé and Du30’s open policy for China, were discussed and reported in various media, the more danger these appeared to have posed not only to Du30’s popularity and control.

With more examination and reports, more Filipinos started to realize the possible close connection between the drug connection and the China factor involving Du30. If these two crucial news would be allowed to continue, there was the danger that public scrutiny and protest would escalate, not only against Du30 but versus China. The public anger and demand for the truth about these two crucial news could jeopardize China’s movement in Philippine territory which has strategic geographical value for military purposes.

Were these two crucial news closing in on the truth about the alleged involvement and alliance of Du30 and China in drugs and in territorial intrusion? Were the security threat and conspiracy matrix attempts for a possible cover-up of the truth behind these two crucial news? Are the bulletproof shield and conspiracy matrix real signs of genuine security threat to Du30? Or are they contrived strategies to divert public attention from the truth behind the “Bikoy” exposé and the China control of Du30 and Philippine territory?

The Filipino people are entitled to know and be told the real truth --are the security threats to Du30 real? Are the “Bikoy” exposé and the China control and intrusion into Philippine territory involving Du30 real?

Truth, like a lamp, cannot be hidden. Remember Luke 11:33: “No one lights a lamp and puts it in a cellar or under a basket. Instead, he sets it on a lampstand, so those who enter can see the light.” Will the genuine truth, like light, shine through soon?

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