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Continue reading →: How a US Sanctions Bill Could Shield Duterte and Undermine Global JusticeBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — January 31, 2025 IN THE slums of Manila, thousands of families still mourn loved ones lost to Rodrigo Duterte’s brutal drug war. Now, a controversial US sanctions bill threatens to silence the last hope for justice—not just for Filipinos, but for victims of atrocities…
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Continue reading →: Without Principals, Without Hope: The Dire Shortage of Principals in Philippine Public SchoolsBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — January 31, 2925 HALF of the Philippines’ public schools are missing something crucial: a leader. With no principal to guide them, thousands of schools run on autopilot, forcing overworked teachers to take on duties far beyond their role. In a classroom of 50 students,…
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Continue reading →: A Surge of Hope or a House of Cards? The Philippines’ Record-Breaking Investment Pledges and the Challenges AheadBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — January 31, 2025 THE Philippines has just shattered expectations. A mind-blowing P30.156 billion in investment pledges flooded into the country in January 2025—a staggering 1,263% surge from last year. At the center of this economic whirlwind is Tereso O. Panga, the relentless force behind…
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Continue reading →: A Prescription for Change: Can the Philippines Overhaul Its Healthcare System?By Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — February 1, 2025 IN THE crowded corridors of Manila’s public hospitals, patients wait for hours—sometimes days—for a bed, a diagnosis, or a lifesaving treatment. For millions of Filipinos, healthcare is not a right but a privilege, accessible only to those who can afford it.…
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Continue reading →: Justice Without a Psych Report? The Supreme Court’s Landmark Decision on VAWC CasesBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — January 30, 2025 DOES justice demand evidence, or is belief enough? The Philippine Supreme Court’s controversial decision in People v. [Accused] (G.R. No. [Redacted], August 12, 2024) reignites this age-old debate. By ruling that psychological evaluations are unnecessary to prove psychological violence under the…
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Continue reading →: From Hollywood Dreams to a $44M Nightmare: Inside the Cebu BPO Fraud That Preyed on Elderly AuthorsBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — January 30, 2025 OVER 800 elderly authors in the U.S. were robbed—not by burglars, but by an elaborate publishing scam. The alleged masterminds—Michael Cris Traya Sordilla, Bryan Navales Tarosa, and Gemma Traya Austin—have been arrested for operating the fraudulent scheme through Innocentrix Philippines and…
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Continue reading →: Stuck in the Middle: The Philippines’ Struggle for Sustainable Economic GrowthBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — January 30, 2025 IN THE 1960s, the Philippines was one of Asia’s most promising economies, often compared to rising powerhouses like South Korea. Today, that comparison is a painful reminder of lost potential. While other nations broke through economic barriers, the Philippines remains stuck…
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Continue reading →: Rules for Thee, Not for Me: The Tulfo Busway Controversy and the Erosion of AccountabilityBy Louis ‘Barok’ C Biraogo — January 29, 2025 IN A city drowning in traffic chaos, the EDSA busway offers a rare glimmer of order and hope for commuters. But on January 23, 2025, even this fragile reprieve wasn’t spared from abuse. The culprit? A vehicle carrying Quezon City Second…
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Continue reading →: Youth in Peril: The Philippines’ Struggle to Address Its Teen Pregnancy EpidemicBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — January 29, 2025 IMAGINE being 14 years old, in the Philippines, and told your life is already set—because you’re pregnant. This heartbreaking reality is becoming all too common, as adolescent pregnancies surge to alarming levels, sparking a heated national debate. At the forefront is…
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Continue reading →: Power, Politics, and the Law: The Dismissal of Charges Against VP Sara DuterteBy Louis ‘Barok’ C Biraogo — January 29, 2025 WHEN the Quezon City prosecutors cleared Vice President Sara Duterte and her security detail of direct assault, disobedience, and grave coercion, it wasn’t just another legal ruling—it was a thunderclap that split public opinion. What does this decision say about the…
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