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Continue reading →: Law & Odor: The Case of Topacio, Teves, and the Extradition That Never WasBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — September 15, 2024 IN A case that could easily be mistaken for an episode of Law & Disorder, our beloved lawyer Ferdinand Topacio has struck again, this time with a bombshell revelation that shook the foundations of international law—or at least the coffee table…
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Continue reading →: The Harry Roque Hide-and-Seek Spectacle: A Satirical Drama in One ActBy Louis ‘Barok’ C Biraogo — September 15, 2024 SCENE: Manila, 2024. A weary nation witnesses yet another political figure literally disappear, as the Philippine National Police (PNP) scours the land in a manhunt for Harry Roque, former presidential spokesperson, self-proclaimed martyr of kangaroo courts, and newfound champion of the…
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Continue reading →: China’s Silent Invasion : A Battle for the Philippines’ Hearts, Minds, and SovereigntyBy Louis ‘Barok’ C Biraogo – September 15, 2024 Are Filipino influencers unknowingly fighting a digital war for China? From the battlefields of Rome to the complex algorithms of today’s social media, the art of warfare and influence has evolved dramatically. While physical dominance once determined empires, today, wars are…
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Continue reading →: Divine Darkness: Quiboloy’s Army of ‘Angels’ and the Reign of Terror’By Louis ‘Barok’ C Biraogo — September 15, 2024 WHEN you hear the name Apollo Quiboloy, you may expect a tale of some ancient god fallen from grace—a celestial being who lost his place among the stars and took to Earth to wreak havoc. But what you find is something…
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Continue reading →: From Neutralization to Accountability: Diokno’s Bold Vision for Police ReformBy Louis ‘Barok’ C Biraogo — September 14, 2024 DID a single police memo unleash a wave of extrajudicial killings? The Philippine war on drugs—an endeavor launched with intense fanfare by President Rodrigo Duterte—has drawn scrutiny for its brutal methods and opaque governance. Central to this campaign is the Philippine…
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Continue reading →: Roque’s Battle in the Courts: Can a Former Duterte Ally Escape Congress’s Contempt?By Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — September 14, 2024 HARRY Roque’s fall from grace is a story of contradictions. Once hailed as a defender of civil liberties, Roque’s alignment with the Duterte administration and his connections to the POGO industry have turned him into a lightning rod of controversy, challenging…
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Continue reading →: Legislative Oversight vs. Constitutional Rights: The Battle Over Cassandra Ong’s Right to SilenceBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — September 13, 2024 CAN a single woman’s fight to remain silent topple the authority of Congress? Katherine Cassandra Ong, entangled in the shadowy world of offshore gaming, has drawn battle lines with Philippine lawmakers. As she turns to the Supreme Court for protection, the…
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Continue reading →: Duterte’s Dilemma: Did His Role as Estate Administrator Shield Fugitive Quiboloy?By Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — September 13, 2024 WHAT happens when a former president becomes entangled in the web of a fugitive’s escape? Rodrigo Duterte’s deep connection to Pastor Apollo Quiboloy—accused of child abuse and human trafficking—places him in hot water. As the administrator of Quiboloy’s properties, Duterte faces…
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Continue reading →: Ghost Deliveries or Mismanagement? Inside the OVP’s P65 Million Welfare Fund ScandalBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — September 12, 2024 “NEARLY P65 million allocated for welfare goods were improperly liquidated,” a damning report from the Commission on Audit (COA) reveals, raising serious questions about the Office of the Vice President in the Philippines. The COA’s findings point to a potential misuse…
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Continue reading →: Budget Wars and Political Survival: Inside Sara Duterte’s Showdown with the Marcos AdministrationBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — September 12, 2024 THE political landscape in the Philippines is about to get a whole lot more volatile. Vice President Sara Duterte has declared she is prepared to run the Office of the Vice President (OVP) without a budget, framing the potential defunding of…
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