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Continue reading →: Jose Rizal: The Pen That Stirred a NationBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — December 30, 2024 ON THIS day in 1896, as the first light of dawn pierced the Manila sky, a single gunshot silenced José Rizal—yet his ideas thundered across generations. More than a national hero, Rizal’s life challenges us today: Are we living up to…
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Continue reading →: VP Sara Duterte Enlists Father as Legal Counsel: A Masterstroke or Ethical Quandary?By Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo – December 31, 2024 THE father-daughter duo no one saw coming: Sara Duterte, beleaguered by impeachment complaints, has called on Rodrigo Duterte, her fiery and battle-hardened father, to fight alongside her in the legal trenches. But as this alliance takes shape, it’s not just familial…
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Continue reading →: Ethics, Law, and Election Integrity: Inside Comelec’s Landmark Rulings on Quiboloy and EriceBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — December 29, 2024 A preacher accused of heinous crimes gets the green light to run, while a veteran legislator is shown the door. The Comelec’s recent rulings on Apollo Quiboloy and Edgar Erice aren’t just about election laws—they’re a test of our nation’s values,…
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Continue reading →: Fragile Optimism: What a 15-Year Low in Filipino Hope Tells Us About the Nation’s FutureBy Louis ‘Barok’ C Biraogo — December 29, 2024 THE headline screams hope: 90% of Filipinos are stepping into 2025 with optimism. But dig a little deeper, and a stark reality emerges—a nation teetering on the edge, grappling with challenges that could fracture its resilience and test its unity. As…
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Continue reading →: Duterte’s Davao Comeback: A Return to Power or a Legacy in Peril?By Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — December 28, 2024 RODRIGO Duterte isn’t just running for mayor—he’s launching a litmus test for the Filipino people’s tolerance of political dynasties and nostalgia for strongman rule. Speaking to a massive crowd in Davao City, the former president declared, ‘Don’t abandon the Dutertes. We…
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Continue reading →: Lights, Camera, Legislation: When the Philippine Senate Becomes Primetime TVBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — December 27, 2024 POLITICS just got a star-studded makeover! The Philippine Senate, once a bastion of debate and governance, is now the set of a live-action telenovela, complete with celebrity cameos. Why settle for boring governance when you can have entertainment? With actors calling…
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Continue reading →: Short-Term Fix or Long-Term Folly? Dissecting Duterte’s Traffic StrategyBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — December 26, 2024 RODRIGO Duterte is back in the spotlight, this time with a seemingly straightforward plan: flood Davao City’s streets with more traffic personnel. But here’s the twist—what seems pragmatic on the surface could either be a temporary band-aid or the opening gambit…
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Continue reading →: War on Drugs or War for Profit? AMLC Urged to Investigate Duterte AccountsBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — December 26, 2024 MILLIONS of pesos, secret bank accounts, and allegations of drug lord ties—this is the explosive mix fueling the House of Representatives’ call for the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) to investigate former President Rodrigo Duterte and Vice President Sara Duterte. At stake?…
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Continue reading →: Wasted Funds, Stolen Futures: The Legal Case for Accountability in DepEd’s Digital DisasterBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C Biraogo — December 24, 2024 ₱1.064 BILLION. That’s how much the Department of Education has spent—without delivering a functional system. The failed Enterprise Resource Planning System (DERPS) isn’t just a financial black hole; it’s a potential case study in systemic corruption. With nearly 80% of the…
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Continue reading →: Silent Night, Parol in Sight: When Lanterns Outshine the Stars ThemselvesBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — December 24, 2024 CHRISTMAS traditions are meant to bring us together—but let’s be honest, some are so odd they’re more likely to spark confusion than caroling. Nowhere is this truer than in the Philippines, where our marathon holiday season makes the Tour de France…
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