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Continue reading →: Villar vs. DHSUD: The Ultimate Battle for the Heart and Wallets of the Filipino PoorBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — November 14, 2024 IN THE dystopian future Senator Cynthia Villar apparently fears, the nation’s poor might actually live near their workplaces—in buildings designed for people, no less! This terrifying vision was proposed by none other than the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development,…
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Continue reading →: Rodrigo Duterte’s Advice to Sara: Get Out of Politics, Unless You Have a Better Plot TwistBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — November 12, 2024 IN A move both stunning and, well, not, Vice President Sara Duterte has reassured the nation that although her father, former President Rodrigo Duterte, has suggested she make a swift exit from politics, she simply can’t; the Filipino people, after all,…
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Continue reading →: Rodrigo Duterte Announces Final, Absolutely, Definitely Last Retirement… Until Next MonthBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — November 12, 2024 IN AN announcement as final as his previous three retirements, former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has firmly declared he won’t run for Davao City mayor in the next election. ‘Wala na ako diyan,’ he proclaimed, channeling the same unshakable resolve that…
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Continue reading →: Defiance and Deception: How Sara Duterte is Setting the Stage for 2028IN A gripping clash of power and principle, the recent House inquiry into the Office of the Vice President’s budget has thrown a harsh spotlight on Vice President Sara Duterte. With questions swirling about missing funds and unexplained expenses, Duterte’s bold refusal to participate in the investigation has sent shockwaves…
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Continue reading →: Sulu Sultan’s Heirs Face Final Defeat in $15 Billion Sabah Claim—Or Do They?By Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — November 10, 2924 AN 1878 treaty, a $15 billion claim, and a decision that could reshape Southeast Asia’s political landscape—France’s Cour de Cassation has delivered a ruling that shuts down the Sultan of Sulu heirs’ case against Malaysia over Sabah. This decision isn’t just…
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Ang Hindi Pa Natatapos na Laban ni Gordon: Paghanap ng Katarungan para sa mga Pilipino sa Iskandalo ng Pharmally
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Continue reading →: Ang Hindi Pa Natatapos na Laban ni Gordon: Paghanap ng Katarungan para sa mga Pilipino sa Iskandalo ng PharmallyBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — November 10, 2024 Bawat pagbubunyag sa iskandalo ng Pharmally ay nag-aalis ng maskara ng gobyerno ng Pilipinas, nagpapakita ng nakakatakot na katotohanan ng kawalan ng pananagutan. Si Richard Gordon, isang walang kapagurang tagapagtanggol ng katarungan, ay lumalaban sa mga puwersang humahadlang sa pagbabago. Higit…
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Continue reading →: Gordon’s Unfinished Battle: Seeking Justice for Filipinos in the Pharmally ScandalBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — November 10, 2024 WITH every new detail, the Pharmally scandal pulls back the curtain on a disturbing pattern in Philippine governance. Richard Gordon, a crusader for accountability, finds himself at the center of a public reckoning that goes beyond money—it’s about the machinery of…
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Continue reading →: PHP132 Billion Later, Bicol Finally Has Its Own Flooding Theme Park!IN A groundbreaking discovery that has left the nation scratching its head, Senator Imee Marcos has bravely stepped forward to ask the most burning question of the decade: “Where in the world is PHP132 billion in flood control funds?” Yes, while the Bicol region is once again underwater, it seems…
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Continue reading →: St. Luke’s Medical Center: Where the Only Cure is Your WalletBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — November 8, 2024 ST. LUKE’S Medical Center is more than just a hospital; it’s a five-star experience in luxury health care—assuming you enjoy paying top peso for the privilege of standing in line. You’ll see the promise of high-end care splashed across its ads,…
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Continue reading →: The Philippines, China, and Russia: How Trump’s Agenda Reshapes Global PowerBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — November 7, 2024 THE world stands at the precipice of a new era as Donald Trump, the self-styled “promises made, promises kept” leader, returns to the Oval Office, once again steering the United States—the world’s most formidable economic and military power. Trump’s comeback brings…






