The internet has been abuzz because President Rodrigo Duterte has asked the Congress for more powers to fight COVID-19 like he’s Mario and the Congres is a box with a question mark on it.
Emergency Powers
— Chuckie Dreyfus (@chuckiedreyfus) March 23, 2020
is NOT the answer; Competency is.#BlockEmergencyPowers #NoToEmergencyPowers
You can’t ask for emergency powers when you can’t even present a comprehensive plan on how those powers will be used. No projected numbers on health workers to be hired? Medical facilities to be built? Equipment to be procured? For what then are these powers? #NoToEmergencyPowers
— Philip Jamilla (@pmjamilla) March 23, 2020
Why do you need takeover powers when the private sector is cooperating?! Every industry is pulling its own weight except this govt.! None of the public utilities showed any inclination to take advantage of the situation. They continue to deliver. #NoToEmergencyPowers
— Pensieve (@_pensieve_) March 23, 2020
People made a lot of intelligent points, really intelligent points. But our favorite tweet of the day came from an unexpected source. A sardine brand.
FUN FACT: Our products are made with easy open lids for your convenience! #LigoSardines pic.twitter.com/0KYRsaKJ8Z
— Ligo Sardines (@LigoSardinesPH) March 23, 2020
Ligo Sardines already won hearts when they made this announcement yesterday.

They’re reallocating their entire advertising budget for the year to donate funds to NGOs, charities and independent groups “who are at the forefront of the COVID-19 relief and response efforts.” They have promised to deliver food and supplies to affected families and communities, provide relief and assistance to health workers and make sure they have personal protective equipment.
And now, they’ve won even more hearts by throwing shade.
I don't say this enough, but I love you, Ligo Sardines. https://t.co/oD3S2w2tjs
— Phil Dy (@philbertdy) March 23, 2020
People are declaring today as Ligo Sardines Day.
And we’re here for it.
Popping open a can for dinner now.