FILIPINO politicians change political affiliations as fast as they change the color of their jackets. The word “turncoat” may be too forgiving a word to describe this cancer of Philippine politics. Soldiers in the American Civil War reversed their military jackets for survival. It was their life, man. Whereas, Filipino politicians shift loyalties for comfort, victory, convenience—and money. Theirs is not a fight for survival, but a bet on pure gain and profit.

Is there a case of opportunism worse than that?

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