Matthew Borja knew the backlash was coming.
He had thrown a grenade into the heart of Philippine politics, and now, the explosion was rippling outward.
Still, he didn't care.
Inside his office at Sentinel Systems HQ, he leaned back in his chair, watching the television screen as the political establishment united against him. It was predictable—laughable, even. The newly elected President Emilio Vargas and his allies wasted no time in turning his scathing post-election speech into a political weapon.
Morning Headlines.
"Matthew Borja Declares War on the Filipino People!"
"Arrogant Billionaire Insults the Poor—Calls Filipinos 'Complacent and Cowards'!"
"Government Officials Condemn Borja's Elitist Rant!"
The media circus was in full swing.
On every major news network, politicians, journalists, and so-called experts lined up to tear Matthew apart.
He expected it.