‘Choose now’

We all have to make choices but what often determines success is if we are resolute in achieving our choices and just how good our sense of timing is.

- CITO BELTRAN

More often than not, the most important choices, even determining correct political outcomes, all fall victim to deferment, delay or our “it’s too early” playing it safe mindset.

Last Friday, someone told me about a group of “Tanders,” elder gentlemen, active politicians, businessmen, as well as ex-military officials who were all politely debating on the ideal leader for the Philippines after PBBM.

From what I was told, they were not plotting to form a temporary government or a political party or lead an EDSA 4 by February 2026. They were just getting together for a great lunch and trying to stay relevant by “talking and playing politics.”

The direction of the conversation /debate was toward properly understanding the country’s overall political situation, the direction of the “investigation” into the massive corruption under the Marcos Jr. government and if PBBM could “crash and burn” if he fails to convince Filipinos that the hunt for and prosecution of the corrupt is real.

The “Tanders” pondered where the planned impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte is heading, and what should be done next if any of the serious scenarios do take place.

In fairness to the “Tanders,” they actually talked and considered who should lead the country post Marcos Jr. and from there, they went through a shortlist of young leaders, the good points, weak points and challenges.