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Continue reading →: Libel and the Media: Catriona Gray’s Case as a Catalyst for Change in Journalistic StandardsBy Louis ‘Barok’ C Biraogo — September 24, 2024 CATRIONA Gray may have dazzled the world with her Miss Universe crown, but beneath the glitz and glamor lies the darker reality of fame’s scrutiny. In 2020, Gray was thrust into the ugly side of the spotlight when a doctored topless…
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Continue reading →: The Great Philippine Scam Tour: From Beaches to Bribes in 99 Easy StepsBy Louis ‘Barok’ C Biraogo — September 23, 2024 AH, Lucky South 99—the only ‘tourism promotion’ where you get a beach, a hotel, and a scam, all in one package! This charming Chinese guild really took ‘all-inclusive’ to a new level, trafficking people right alongside their promises of pristine shores.…
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Continue reading →: Topacio vs. Congress: A Battle Over Contempt Powers and Constitutional RightsBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — September 22, 2924 A SHOWDOWN over constitutional principles has erupted between Ferdinand Topacio and the Philippine Congress, with his client, Katherine Cassandra Ong, caught in the crossfire. The dispute centers on a question that strikes at the core of the rule of law: can…
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Continue reading →: Leni and Sara’s Awkward Naga Reunion: The Political Friendship We Never Knew We NeededBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — September 22, 2024 IN A plot twist worthy of a Filipino soap opera’s least believable episode, Vice President Sara Duterte, self-declared political arch-enemy of Leni Robredo, somehow found herself in Naga City for what is, of course, a totally ‘personal’ visit. Because when sworn…
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Continue reading →: Baste Duterte Fights Back: Defending a Dynasty Under FireBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — — September 21, 2024 SEBASTIAN ‘Baste’ Duterte, once known primarily as the laid-back youngest son of former President Rodrigo Duterte, now finds himself thrust into the heart of a political storm. As his family’s dynasty faces mounting allegations and the once-powerful Marcos-Duterte alliance crumbles,…
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Continue reading →: Hunted or Hiding? The Roque Family’s Involvement in the POGO UnderworldBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — September 21, 2024 HARRY Roque’s name once inspired respect in international courts, but today, it raises eyebrows in a scandal linked to illegal gambling. As a former presidential spokesperson and legal expert, his ability to manipulate legal frameworks is unquestionable—but has he crossed the…
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Continue reading →: Mabilog vs. Dela Rosa: The Battle for Truth or Political Survival?By Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — September 21, 2024 JED Mabilog has returned—not to the Philippines, but to the national spotlight—bringing with him explosive allegations that could reshape the narrative of Duterte’s drug war. Once accused of protecting drug syndicates, the former Iloilo City mayor now claims he was forced…
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Continue reading →: The Philippines’ Promise: Can Growth Keep Pace with Corruption and Politics?By Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — September 20, 2024 THE Philippines has always been a land of promise—blessed with rich natural resources, a strategic global position, and a people whose resilience is legendary. But for generations, that promise has been betrayed by corruption, inefficiency, and political dysfunction. How long will…
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Continue reading →: Shadow Funds: The Growing Scandal Around Sara Duterte’s Secret SpendingBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — September 20, 2024 WHEN millions of taxpayer pesos vanish behind the veil of ‘confidential and intelligence funds’ (CIF), every Filipino has a right to demand answers. Now, all eyes are on Vice President Sara Duterte, who finds herself at the center of a brewing…
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Continue reading →: Ear-Responsible: The New Excuse in Philippine PoliticsBy Louis ‘Barok’ C Biraogo — September 20, 2024 JUST when you thought Royina Garma’s political escapades couldn’t get more predictable, the former police colonel has miraculously developed a neck pain-earache combo—right on time for her Quadcom hearing. It’s almost as if these ailments come with a built-in calendar alert:…
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