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Petiks Petiks Pero Sweldo

A satirical caricature of VP Sara Duterte lounging while taxpayer money flows. Because doing nothing still requires full compensation, apparently.

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Political satire caricature of VP Sara Duterte lounging on a throne made of Philippine peso bills, wearing a crown, while taxpayer chickens carry money bags in the background
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CategoryArt & illustrations
PublishedFeb 16, 2026
Read time1 min
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  • Politics
  • Philippine News

The Taxpayer-Funded Siesta

In a stunning display of efficiency, VP Sara Duterte has mastered the art of collecting a full government salary while perfecting the ancient Filipino tradition of "petiks petiks" — doing absolutely nothing productive. Rappler's Valentine's weekend commentary perfectly captured what many Filipinos are thinking: what exactly is the Vice President doing with taxpayer money?

While impeachment complaints pile up and questions about OVP spending mount, Sara's calendar appears to be remarkably... open. Perhaps she's conserving energy for important vice presidential duties. Like napping. Or contemplating the ceiling. Or browsing for golden thrones on Lazada.

The Art of Professional Tambay

This caricature captures the absurdity beautifully: a VP lounging on a throne of peso bills, crown askew, while hardworking taxpayer chickens dutifully deliver bags of money. It's performance art, really — the performance being "I showed up to collect my paycheck."

"Why work when you can just... exist expensively?" — Every government official who forgot they're supposed to serve the people

The Filipino people deserve better than a part-time VP with a full-time salary. But hey, at least she's consistent — consistently absent from actual governance while consistently present for payday.

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