In a recent fiasco, Major General Debold Sinas has been appointed by President Rodrigo Duterte as the new PNP chief. His designation became a source of ridicule and criticism from celebrities.
Yesterday, November 9, Sinas led a 4-minute exercise routine at Camp Bagong Diwa. The music? The theme song of the anime Voltes V.
Because of this video, celebrities mocked the supposedly daily fitness regime of the NCRPO.
Actress Chai Fonacier made fun of the video released by the NCRPO tweeting, “Monty Python Comedy Gold” referring to a British surreal comedy troupe who created the sketch comedy television show Monty Python’s Flying Circus.
https://twitter.com/rabidcatbanshee/status/1326052426583998464
Even the length of the exercise routine did not escape the keen eyes of some celebrities who saw the 4-min video.
Actress Nikki Valdez in her tweet said, “Pwede naman po habaan ang exercise to 30mins.”
https://twitter.com/nikkivaldez_/status/1325998573830381568?s=20
Comedian Carmela Brosas a.k.a. K. Brosas even joked about how she was not able to finish the rather short exercise video.
“Sinabayan ko to… Di ko natapos kc naipitan ako ng ugat SA hirap chos!”
https://twitter.com/kbrosas/status/1326050603835875329?s=20
Actress Agot Isidro even suggested that they do a HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) rather than just sitting on a chair doing some simple exercises.
She tweeted, “Ever heard of HIIT?”
Ever heard of HIIT? #galawangpangkinder https://t.co/r8GMkM9ooc
— Agot Isidro (@agot_isidro) November 9, 2020
Even comedian Macoy Dubs joined other celebrities in roasting the exercise routine. He questioned what kind of fitness program involves sitting in a chair and is just 4 minutes long.
In his tweet he said, “ano ba ito”
https://twitter.com/macoydubs1/status/1325814754766516225?s=20
Going on a more serious note, former TV host Jules Guiang criticized the appointment of Sinas and how he will be remembered by the people. He even mentioned Senator Ronald dela Rosa who became a senator because he was the one leading the drug war.
He tweeted, “Di na ako magugulat kung biglang boom nasa senate ticket siya sa 2022 lol kung si Bato binitbit siya ng drug war, mukhang sinakyan ni Debold ang mañanita kung saan may pa-Voltes V cake siya.”
Di na ako magugulat kung biglang boom nasa senate ticket siya sa 2022 lol kung si Bato binitbit siya ng drug war, mukhang sinakyan ni Debold ang mañanita kung saan may pa-Voltes V cake siya.
We deserve better.
— Jules Guiang (@julesguiang) November 10, 2020
Major General Debold Sinas who was appointed as PNP chief had previously violated the strict quarantine protocol during the lockdown. He celebrated his birthday and amidst the pandemic, conducted a mass gathering. His promotion only emphasizes the double standard rule of the Duterte government and that violators are to be rewarded if they are Duterte allies instead of being punished.
