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Continue reading →: Polong Duterte vs. Migs Nograles: A New Battle in Davao’s Political WarBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — October 23, 2024 SINCE the 1980s, the Dutertes and the Nograleses have battled for control of Davao City. Rodrigo Duterte, with his tough stance on crime, gradually overcame the Nograles family, solidifying his dominance over the city. His legacy as an anti-drug crusader didn’t…
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Continue reading →: The Remulla Reform: Viado’s Mission to Rebuild a Broken BureauBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C Biraogo — October 23, 2024 Can one man reform a system drowning in bureaucracy? Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla seems to think so. His swift appointment of Atty. Joel Anthony Viado as Officer-in-Charge of the Bureau of Immigration (BI) is more than just a personnel change—it’s…
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Continue reading →: Sara vs. Remulla: A Legal Smackdown Over Dead Dictators and Diplomatic DigsBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — October 22, 2024 As if Filipino politics wasn’t already a wild ride, Vice President Sara Duterte has entered the scene with an offer we didn’t know we needed: a maritime burial for Ferdinand Marcos Sr. Because what better way to silence critics than to…
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Continue reading →: A Slice of Political Life: Sara Duterte’s Daydreams of DecapitationBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — October 21, 2024 n a plot twist straight out of a political thriller (or a slasher film), Vice President Sara Duterte confessed she’s been imagining the clean removal of President Bongbong Marcos Jr.’s head. Well, that’s one way to tackle political disagreements—why debate when…
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Continue reading →: Remulla vs. Impunity: No Exemptions, Not Even for DuterteBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — October 21, 2024 JUSTICE is knocking at Rodrigo Duterte’s door. After years of leading one of the bloodiest drug wars in modern history, the former president of the Philippines now finds himself at the center of an investigation that could redefine his legacy. Justice…
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Continue reading →: Libel, Love, and Legal Battles: The Pangilinan-Cuneta Lawsuit Against Cristy FerminBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — October 20, 2024 IN A country where the lines between politics, showbiz, and scandal are razor-thin, even the courtroom turns into a stage. Sharon Cuneta and Francis ‘Kiko’ Pangilinan, beloved icons, are now the protagonists in a cyberlibel drama that could set a precedent…
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Continue reading →: Disqualified Before Judgment? The Legal Minefield of Rosal’s CaseBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — October 20, 2024 ALBAY is on edge. As Noel Rosal, its former governor, faces disqualification from running for office, his legal showdown with the Commission on Elections (Comelec) has become a battle of principles: rights versus rules, justice versus political expediency. At stake is…
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Continue reading →: Grave Consequences: Sara Duterte’s Ultimatum on Marcos Sr. Shakes Philippine PoliticsBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — October 18, 2024 There’s a Filipino proverb that says, “Ang hindi marunong lumingon sa pinanggalingan ay hindi makararating sa paroroonan” (He who does not look back to where he came from will never reach his destination). And perhaps, no story illustrates the weight of…
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Continue reading →: Luxury or Bust: The Vice President’s Safe House SafariBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — October 18, 2024 WHO needs a miracle worker when you have the Office of the Vice President? In just 11 days, Sara Duterte’s team managed to snap up 34 “safe houses” for a bargain-basement price of PHP 16 million. Yes, that’s right—PHP 1.45 million…
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Continue reading →: Imee Marcos Calls for Justice, Not Politics, in Duterte Drug War ProbeBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — October 18, 2024 WHEN the architect of Duterte’s drug war, Senator Ronald ‘Bato’ dela Rosa, offers to lead a Senate inquiry into that very same war, the alarm bells start ringing. Is this a pursuit of truth or a move to shield political cronies?…
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