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Continue reading →: Manila Votes for ‘Lodi’ Isko: Proof You Can’t Go Broke Selling Pa-CuteBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — January 19, 2025 IN THE carnival of Philippine politics, where “diskarte” means winning by any means and “palakasan” drowns out decency, Isko Moreno seems to have discovered the elixir of eternal political charm. With a staggering 72.1% approval in PhilData Trends and 74% in…
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Continue reading →: Democracy Goes Digital: Revolutionizing Local Governance Through LivestreamingBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C Biraogo — January 19, 2025 TRANSPARENCY in governance has long been a buzzword—but House Bill No. 11294 dares to turn rhetoric into reality by mandating the livestreaming of local council sessions. Is this the accountability tool we’ve been waiting for, or a logistical nightmare in disguise?…
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Continue reading →: From Ruins to Resilience: How Martin Romualdez Rebuilds Lives in Yolanda’s WakeBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — January 18, 2025 FOR the thousands who once clung to rooftops and weathered Super Typhoon Yolanda’s fury, the sight of 1,963 sturdy homes now rising in Leyte, Samar, and Biliran is nothing short of a miracle. Each brick and beam tells a story—not just…
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Continue reading →: Breaking Down the Bias: Exposing the Flaws in Tiglao’s Criticism of SWSBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — January 18, 2025 WHEN Rigoberto Tiglao dismissed the Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey as “maliciously false” and “fake news,” it wasn’t just a critique—it was a grenade lobbed into the already chaotic arena of Philippine politics. As Vice President Sara Duterte faces impeachment, Tiglao’s…
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Continue reading →: The Marcos-Enrile Divide: The Constitutional Crisis Behind the INC RallyBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — January 17, 2025 WHAT happens when a constitutional process becomes the battlefield of political giants? The impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte has divided the Philippine government, with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. fearing the distraction of the process, while Juan Ponce Enrile sees a…
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Continue reading →: Milestones or Mirages? Herbosa’s Fight for Equitable Healthcare in Capiz and BeyondBy Louis ‘Barok’ C Biraogo – January 17, 2025 IN THE humid January air of Capiz, as the ceremonial ribbon was cut at the newly launched BUCAS Center, the cheers and applause painted a picture of progress. Secretary Teodoro Herbosa of the Department of Health (DOH) stood front and center,…
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Continue reading →: The Architect of Consensus: Martin Romualdez and the House of ProgressBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — January 16, 2025 FERDINAND Martin Romualdez, the Speaker of the House of Representatives in the Philippines, stands at the heart of a political narrative rich with intrigue, progress, and questions. With a 58% trust rating and a 59% performance score from the OCTA Research…
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Continue reading →: The Road to Malacañang: Sara Duterte’s High-Stakes Presidential PlayBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — January 16, 2024 IN A political landscape already brimming with intrigue, Vice President Sara Duterte’s revelation of her potential presidential bid for 2028 lands like a thunderclap. Is this a calculated response to shifting tides, or the next chapter in the Duterte dynasty’s dominance?…
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Continue reading →: The Philippine Economy: Rising Star or Fragile Giant?By Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — January 15, 2025 THE United Nations’ (UN) latest economic forecast for the Philippines reads like a victory lap: 6.1% growth in 2025 and 6.2% in 2026, positioning it as a Southeast Asian star. But can this promise of prosperity survive the looming shadows of…
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Continue reading →: Justice or Theater? The NBI Investigation Entangled in Political WarfareBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — January 15, 2025 THE Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC) rally for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is more than just a public show of support—it’s a signal, a maneuver, and perhaps, a warning. With Vice President Sara Duterte’s alleged threats irreparably fracturing the Marcos-Duterte political alliance,…
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