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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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Continue reading →: Slipping Through the Cracks: Can Imee Marcos Survive the 2025 Electoral Storm?By Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — December 23, 2024 POWER, once synonymous with the Marcos name, now faces a test of endurance. Senator Imee Marcos, navigating the minefield of a crowded senatorial race, sees her political fortunes faltering in the latest Pulse Asia survey. Despite a slight rise in support,…
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Continue reading →: A Nation’s Discontent: What the Latest Pulse Asia Survey Reveals About the Future of Philippine LeadershipBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — December 22, 2024 A RISING tide of discontent is washing over the Philippines’ top leaders. A recent Pulse Asia survey reveals a sharp decline in approval for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., Vice President Sara Duterte, and other key officials, laying bare a nation frustrated…
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Continue reading →: From Power to Prosecution: Quad Committee Calls for Charges Against Duterte and AlliesBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo – December 21, 2024 IN THE Philippines, where justice often feels elusive, the House of Representatives’ quad committee has made a daring recommendation: prosecute former President Rodrigo Duterte for crimes against humanity. Citing Republic Act No. 9851, the committee lays bare the alleged atrocities of…
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Continue reading →: Andres on Immunity: The Constitutional Case Against Protecting Former PresidentsBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — December 21, 2022 IF NO one is above the law, why should a former president be an exception? Justice Undersecretary Jesse Andres’ bold assertion that presidential immunity ends with the presidency has reopened a Pandora’s box of questions about accountability, executive privilege, and impunity…
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Continue reading →: Technicalities Over Integrity? Analyzing Comelec’s Decision on Quiboloy’s CandidacyBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — December 21, 2024 CAN a detained televangelist truly run for Senate, or is justice being eclipsed by procedural loopholes? The Commission on Elections’ dismissal of the petition to disqualify Apollo Quiboloy has ignited fierce debates about what matters more in the Philippines: technicalities or…
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Continue reading →: Accountability in Action: Supreme Court Dismisses Judge for Corruption in Landmark DecisionBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — December 20, 2024 WHEN the gavel fell on Judge Ateneones S. Bacale, it wasn’t just the end of a career—it was a seismic warning shot to the judiciary. The tangled web of manipulated medical supply procurements in Manila stands as a stark reminder that…
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Continue reading →: Promises and Pitfalls: Will AKAP Truly Serve the ‘Near Poor’?By Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — December 20, 2024 WHAT if a single decision could mean the difference between survival and surrender for millions of Filipinos? When the Bicameral Conference Committee reinstated funding for the Ayuda sa Kapos ang Kita Program (AKAP), it raised questions far deeper than budgets. Is…
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Continue reading →: Romualdez Targets Greed: A Fight for the Filipino TableBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — December 19, 2024 WHAT happens when the very food that defines a nation’s culture becomes a tool for greed? In the Philippines, rice is more than a meal—it’s a legacy. And now, with prices soaring and accusations of manipulation flying, House Speaker Martin Romualdez…
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Continue reading →: Unwed and Unstoppable: How the Supreme Court’s Ruling on Unmarried Pregnant Teachers Challenges Traditional NormsBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo -+ December 18, 2024 WHEN the Philippine Supreme Court barred schools from punishing unmarried, pregnant teachers, it wasn’t just a legal decision—it was a seismic shift in the fight for workers’ rights and gender equality. At the heart of this groundbreaking ruling lies the story…
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