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Continue reading →: Taguig vs. Constitution? A Legal Battle Over Council Seats and City GovernanceBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — 29, 2024 In an escalating battle over political power, former Supreme Court Associate Justice Dante Tinga is challenging Taguig’s push to expand its city council — a move that would add twelve new seats to the city’s ranks. This heated case, now before the…
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Continue reading →: Guilt is Personal: Duterte’s Tactics and Hontiveros’ Fight for Drug War JusticeAT A Senate hearing overshadowed by Duterte’s dominance, a seasoned tactic played out: the artful dance between denial and evasion. The former president, invoking ‘personal guilt’ as his shield, commanded the chamber with familiar allies at his side, ensuring that the bloody aftermath of his drug war remained a mere…
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Continue reading →: Plunder or Politics? The Legal Battles Surrounding VP Sara Duterte’s P112.5 Million Cash AdvancesBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — October 28, 2024 A Looming plunder case? The Philippine House of Representatives has put Vice President Sara Duterte under the spotlight, questioning over P112.5 million in cash advances made during her time as Education Secretary. With potential legal and ethical breaches at stake, lawmakers…
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Continue reading →: Health Victory or Sweetened Defeat? Richard Gomez Challenges the Soda IndustryBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C Biraogo — October 27, 2024 AS diabetes and obesity rates surge across the Philippines, one lawmaker is leading an unexpected charge against a familiar culprit: sugar. Richard Gomez, Leyte’s athletic representative and former national fencing team captain, has introduced House Bill 10708, a bold proposal to…
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Continue reading →: Unholy Allegations: The Philippine Judiciary’s Challenge Against QuiboloyWHEN a man claims he is the ‘Appointed Son of God,’ few challenge him. But for Apollo Quiboloy, the leader of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ, that divine title now stands shadowed by allegations of abuse, coercion, and even murder. As Senator Risa Hontiveros leads a charge into the heart…
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Continue reading →: Building Beyond Borders: How Dr. Fernando Sanchez Jr. Redefined Academic DiplomacyBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — October 26, 2024 IN A world where academic diplomacy is often sidelined in favor of more conventional statecraft, Dr. Fernando “Dindo” Sanchez Jr. stands as a compelling counterpoint. On October 22, 2024, he received the Japan Foreign Minister’s Commendation at the Japan Ambassador’s Residence…
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Continue reading →: Hope or Illusion? Imee Marcos’s Diplomatic Vision in the Face of China’s MightBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — October 26, 2924 WITH tensions rippling through the South China Sea, Senator Imee Marcos has dared to float the idea of a peace accord with China—a bold attempt to echo China and India’s recent border détente. But as power plays churn beneath the surface,…
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Continue reading →: Forget Solomon’s Temple, Quiboloy Wants Solomon’s Harem—and PNP Isn’t ConvincedBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — October 25, 2024 IN A groundbreaking blend of ambition and holy imagination, the Philippine National Police (PNP) has revealed that Apollo Quiboloy, head of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ, has allegedly set his sights on a love life of truly biblical scale. According to…
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Continue reading →: The Law That Could Haunt Duterte: How RA 9851 Keeps ICC Prosecution AliveBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — October 24, 2024 THE man who once wielded unchecked power over the Philippines may soon find himself ensnared by his own country’s laws. Rodrigo Duterte, the former president who built a legacy on tough talk and harsher actions, now faces the surprising threat of…
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Continue reading →: Gross Mismanagement at St. Luke’s Medical CenterBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — October 24, 2024 ST. LUKE’S Medical Center dazzles with its promise of luxury healthcare—if you can pay the price. Its slick ads boast of cutting-edge technology and an unmatched level of care, leaving little doubt about its prestige. But scratch the surface, and a…
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