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Continue reading →: Caught in the Net: The Philippines’ Immigration Crackdown and the Lives It UpendsBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — February 26, 2025 THE sun hadn’t yet risen over Doljo, a sleepy coastal barangay in Panglao, Bohol, when the knock came. Dong Chengzhi, 27, a Chinese national with a mop of dark hair and tired eyes, stirred from his cot. Outside, operatives from the…
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Continue reading →: Caught in the Middle: Imee Marcos and the Soul of a NationBy Louis ‘Barok’ C Biraogo — February 24, 2025 SENATOR Imee Marcos stood in a Cebu hotel last Saturday, her voice steady but her words heavy with the weight of a nation watching. “The President is my brother,” she said, pausing as if to let the familial bond linger in…
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Continue reading →: Jackets, Cash, or Convictions? The Revillame Guide to ImpeachmentBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — February 23, 2025 WILLIE Revillame—the man who turned emotional manipulation into prime-time entertainment—is now considering a career pivot that even his most dramatic game show contestants couldn’t have predicted. Yes, the same guy who once asked a tearful child if they’d rather hug their…
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Continue reading →: Dignity on Discount: The Fight for Seniors and PWDs in the PhilippinesBy Louis ‘Barok’ C Biraogo — February 23, 2025 THE adobo at her favorite Quezon City restaurant usually tasted like comfort and a small victory for 72-year-old Lola Elena. Today, it tasted like disappointment. Her senior citizen discount, a right under Philippine law (Republic Act 9994 and Republic Act 10754),…
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Continue reading →: The Poor Need Not Apply: How Millionaires Seized the Philippines’ Party-List SystemBy Louis ‘Barok’ C Biraogo — February 22, 2025 IN A Manila slum where families scrape by on a few hundred pesos a day, a political party supposedly representing the urban poor boasts a nominee who owns two construction companies, a mining concession, and government contracts worth millions. If that…
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Continue reading →: Duterte’s Decline: The Numbers Behind Marcos’ Rise and Mindanao’s Changing LoyaltiesBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — February 22 2025 IN THE crowded plaza of Davao City, where banners once proclaimed the Duterte name with unshakable certainty, a quiet but unmistakable shift is underway. Vendors who once sold Sara Duterte campaign merchandise now hedge their bets, offering shirts with President Ferdinand…
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Continue reading →: Turning Our Seas Into Strength: A Bold Vision for the Philippines’ EEZBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo – February 21, 2025 FOR centuries, the Philippines has watched as bigger powers encroached upon its resources, treating its waters as their own. Today, history repeats itself in our Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ)—a maritime treasure chest brimming with fish, energy reserves, and rare minerals. Yet,…
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Continue reading →: Saving the Philippine Eagle: A Triumph or a Tragic Illusion?By Louis ‘Barok’ C Biraogo — February 21, 2025 THE birth of Chick 31, Riley, is a milestone for the Philippine Eagle Foundation (PEF)—but it’s also a distraction. While we applaud this small success, the Philippine Eagle’s survival hinges on addressing the root causes of its decline: habitat destruction, poaching,…
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Continue reading →: PhilHealth’s Outpatient Emergency Coverage: Lifeline or Loophole for Corruption?By Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — February 21, 2025 WHAT if a policy designed to save lives ends up enriching the corrupt instead? The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) recently announced it will cover all outpatient emergency cases—a move that could shield millions from financial ruin. But in a country…
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Continue reading →: Judiciary vs. Legislature: The Constitutional Clash Shaping Philippine PoliticsBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — February 20, 2025 THE Philippines is on the brink of a constitutional crisis—one that could redefine its democracy. A high-stakes legal showdown between the Supreme Court and the Senate has thrust Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial into the spotlight, exposing a dangerous rift…
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