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Continue reading →: From Protectors to Perpetrators: How the PNP’s War on Drugs Went RogueBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C Biraogo — January 14, 2025 IT began with whispers—allegations that the Philippine National Police (PNP), sworn to serve and protect, were operating like criminals. Those whispers are now a deafening roar, exposing a reward system meant to inspire justice but corrupted to fuel an empire of…
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Continue reading →: A Mayor in Contempt: Unpacking the Legal and Ethical Consequences of Ignoring a Court OrderBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — January 13, 2025 WHEN does the line between leadership and defiance blur? For Mayor Teresa Alegado of Consolacion, Cebu, that moment came when a barricade became a battleground for judicial authority and local governance. Found guilty of indirect contempt by the Regional Trial Court…
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Continue reading →: The True Price of Peace: Sacrificing Justice for Political ExpediencyBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — January 13, 2024 IS Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment destined to crumble under the weight of bloc voting and political opportunism? Senator Sherwin Gatchalian seems to think so. By touting the Iglesia ni Cristo rally as a game-changer, he reveals a dangerous willingness to…
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Continue reading →: A Call for Accountability: Mayor Magalong and the Fight for Local Government SharesBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — January 12, 2025 BILLIONS of pesos meant for local government units (LGUs) are still out of reach, despite the Mandanas-Garcia ruling affirming their 40% share of national tax revenues. Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong, a vocal advocate for transparency and accountability, is leading the…
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Continue reading →: Bridging the Gap: Tackling Poverty Through Job Creation and Policy InnovationBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — January 12, 2025 IN A nation grappling with soaring poverty rates and unrelenting price hikes, glimmers of hope have emerged from the Philippine economy. House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez calls for a momentary pause from despair to recognize key strides in economic recovery—reminding us…
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Continue reading →: The Adopted Son Who Changed Iloilo: Honoring Roel Castro’s LeadershipBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — January 11, 2024 MORE than just an honorary title, Iloilo City’s ‘Adopted Son’ designation for Roel Zabala Castro serves as an inspiring beacon, illuminating the path for future leaders who dare to dream big and strive for a better tomorrow. The title, bestowed with…
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Continue reading →: Voices for Change: What the 61% Say About Accountability in the PhilippinesBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — January 11, 2025 How much longer can the Philippines turn a blind eye to its own bleeding wounds? With 61% of Filipinos supporting investigations into extrajudicial killings, illegal drugs, and illegal POGO operations, the message is clear: the time for silence is over. A…
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Continue reading →: Justice or Defamation? The Explosive Battle Over Pepsi Paloma’s Untold StoryBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C Biraogo — January 10, 2025 IN A battle that pits artistic expression against personal reputation, Vic Sotto and Darryl Yap are clashing over a controversial teaser for The Rapists of Pepsi Paloma. This legal showdown reopens the wounds of one of Philippine showbiz’s most haunting scandals,…
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Continue reading →: The Tipping Point: What 41% Support for Impeachment Means for Philippine PoliticsBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — January 9, 2025 A STORM is brewing in Philippine politics, and its epicenter is Vice President Sara Duterte. The latest Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey shows 41% of Filipinos supporting her impeachment and 35% opposing it—a nation split down the middle. But these numbers…
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Continue reading →: Rising Hunger, Rising Despair: Decoding the Record High Poverty in the PhilippinesBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — January 8, 2025 FILIPINOS are drowning in poverty: a new SWS survey reveals that 63% of families now label themselves ‘mahirap,’ a stark increase that shatters the 21-year record. Equally harrowing is the 51% self-rated food poverty rate, underscoring the depths of the economic…
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