Chairman Emeritus Dr. Jose Antonio Goitia, Chairman Emeritus of four respected 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, slammed a foreign social media post that mocked President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Jr. as “low IQ.”
Goitia said the post is nothing but a desperate attempt to smear a leader who has consistently stood tall for the Filipino people.
“Let’s call it what it is — propaganda. These outsiders don’t understand our history, our struggles, or our aspirations. Yet they feel entitled to insult our President and, by extension, the Filipino people. That is unacceptable,” he said.
Goitia pointed out the hypocrisy of foreign critics who claim to care about justice but are blind to their own contradictions: “Marcos has defended the West Philippine Sea (WPS) without dragging the country into reckless wars. He has strengthened alliances without surrendering sovereignty. That’s leadership — calm, calculated, and always with the nation’s interest in mind.”
Regarding accusations that Marcos has failed economically, Goitia said: “These critics cherry-pick failures and ignore the gains. Investments are coming in, tourism is recovering, and the groundwork for long-term stability is being laid. Progress is not instant — but the direction is clear, and Marcos has set us on it.”
Too, Goitia scoffed at the insult that Marcos is “low IQ,” saying, “Intelligence is not measured by foreign commentators hiding behind their screens. It is measured by results — and under Marcos, the Philippines has regained international respect and a stronger voice in global affairs. That is the mark of a smart and steady leader.”
According to Goitia, the attacks only prove that Marcos is hitting nerves abroad.
“They fear the Philippines that stands proud and independent. They fear a President who won’t play along with their script. That’s why they attack him,” he stated.
“The Filipino people know who truly fights for them. And no amount of foreign mudslinging will erase the fact that Marcos is a President honestly working for the future of this nation, said Goitia.
