“This is nothing but a desperate attempt to smear a leader who has consistently stood tall for the Filipino people”
I HAVE to be forthright in slamming that despicable foreign social media post that dared to mock President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. as “low IQ.”
Let’s call it what it is—propaganda. This is nothing but a desperate attempt to smear a leader who has consistently stood tall for the Filipino people.
These outsiders don’t understand our history, our struggles, or our aspirations.
Yet, they feel entitled to insult our President and, by extension, all of us. That is simply unacceptable.
Leadership Rooted in Sovereignty
I find the hypocrisy of these foreign critics astounding.
They claim to care about justice but are blind to their own contradictions.
Look at the facts: President Marcos has defended the West Philippine Sea (WPS) without dragging our country into reckless wars.
He has strengthened alliances without surrendering our sovereignty.
That’s leadership—it’s calm, calculated, and always with the nation’s best interests in mind.
Economic Noise vs. Real Reform
On the accusations that President Marcos has failed economically, let me be blunt: These critics cherry-pick failures and ignore entirely the gains.
Investments are coming in, tourism is recovering, and the groundwork for long-term stability is actively being laid.
Progress is not instant—it’s a long-term project—but the direction is clear, and President Marcos has firmly set us on it.
The Intelligence Insult
I scoff at the insult that President Marcos is “low IQ.”
Intelligence isn’t measured by foreign commentators hiding behind their screens.
Results measure it. And under his leadership, the Philippines has regained international respect and a stronger voice in global affairs.
To me, that is the unmistakable mark of a smart and steady leader.
Standing With the President
These attacks only prove to me that President Marcos is hitting nerves abroad.
They fear a Philippines that stands proud and independent.
They fear a President who simply won’t play along with their script.
That’s why they attack him.
I end with a clear call for unity: The Filipino people know who truly fights for them. And no amount of foreign mudslinging will ever erase the fact that President Marcos is a leader who is honestly working for the future of this nation.
(The writer, who holds a doctorate in philosophy, serves as Chairman Emeritus of four civic-oriented organizations: Alyansa ng Bantay sa Kapayapaan at Demokrasya (ABKD), People’s Alliance for Democracy and Reforms (PADER), Liga Independencia Pilipinas (LIPI), and Filipinos Do Not Yield (FDNY) Movement, through which he continues to advance the cause of sovereignty, reform, and the dignity of the Filipino people.)
