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Continue reading →: Senate Seat or Family Reunion? Camille Villar’s Political AmbitionsBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — October 5, 2024 BRACE yourselves, baroks—because the political scene is about to get a whole lot more… predictable. Camille Villar, heir to the Villar dynasty (because democracy is so last century), has graciously decided to gift the nation with yet another Villar in the…
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Justice vs. Ambition: The DOJ’s Stand Against Alice Guo’s Bid for Re-election
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Continue reading →: Justice vs. Ambition: The DOJ’s Stand Against Alice Guo’s Bid for Re-electionBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — October 4, 2024 IN A country where power is never easily surrendered, Alice Guo’s reelection bid has sparked more than just a political contest—it’s a high-stakes battle that pits the very heart of justice against the sharp edge of ambition. As Bamban, Tarlac, becomes…
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Continue reading →: Pork Barrel Acquittals: A Setback for Justice or Triumph of Due Process?By Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — October 4, 2024 IN A stunning twist that few anticipated, former Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile and his key allies, Jessica ‘Gigi’ Reyes and Janet Lim Napoles, walked free from charges in the infamous pork barrel scandal. Despite Napoles serving time for other convictions,…
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Congress’ Contempt Powers on Trial: Roque’s Case and the Future of Legislative Inquiries
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Continue reading →: Congress’ Contempt Powers on Trial: Roque’s Case and the Future of Legislative InquiriesBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — October 4, 2024 WHAT happens when a former presidential spokesperson takes on the entire legislative system? Harry Roque is about to find out. His attempt to shield himself from a contempt order issued by the powerful Quad Committee hit a major roadblock when the…
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Continue reading →: The Fall of Sara Duterte: Can the Vice President Reverse Her Political Decline Before 2028?By Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — October 3, 2024 ONCE hailed as a future president, Sara Duterte now faces a political crisis few saw coming. A shocking third-quarter survey from Publicus Asia reveals that the Vice President’s approval and trust ratings have plummeted, shaking the bedrock of her 2028 aspirations.…
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Continue reading →: Shadow Adviser: Secrets, Privilege, and the Mystery of Wesley Barayuga’s DeathBy Louis ‘Barok’ C Biraogo — October 2, 2024 ONCE known as President Duterte’s right-hand man, Senator Bong Go now faces a growing cloud of suspicion. The brutal assassination of Wesley Barayuga, former PCSO board secretary, has pulled Go into a controversy that pits his past proximity to power against…
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A Rift in the Dynasty: BBM’s Support for Imee Amidst Political Tensions
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Continue reading →: A Rift in the Dynasty: BBM’s Support for Imee Amidst Political TensionsBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — October 1, 2024 AS THE clock ticks toward the 2025 elections, the power struggle at the heart of the Marcos dynasty is heating up. Senator Imee Marcos has chosen to chart her own path, stepping away from her brother’s administration slate in a move…
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Continue reading →: Blood, Power, and Politics: Imee Marcos Goes RogueBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — September 30, 2024 WHEN Senator Imee Marcos announced her decision to go solo in the 2025 midterm elections, it wasn’t just a political statement – it was a seismic shift in the Marcos family’s power dynamics. Beneath the surface of her seemingly personal decision…
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Filipino Values Tested: SM Malls vs. The Rights of the Elderly and Disabled
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Continue reading →: Filipino Values Tested: SM Malls vs. The Rights of the Elderly and DisabledBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — September 30, 2924 IN THE Philippines, honoring the elderly is more than just a cultural norm—it’s an essential part of national identity. This respect is deeply embedded in public policies, from the Magna Carta for Disabled Persons (RA 7277) to Republic Act 10754, which…
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Bagong Desisyon ng Korte Suprema Hinggil sa Pagpapatalsik
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Continue reading →: Bagong Desisyon ng Korte Suprema Hinggil sa Pagpapatalsik






