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Continue reading →: The Dangerous Game: Kerwin Espinosa’s Recantation and the Unraveling of a Political VendettaBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — October 18, 2024 DID A former PNP Chief turn one of the most feared drug lords into a pawn to destroy a political rival? In a bombshell testimony, Kerwin Espinosa—once the country’s most notorious drug lord—claims that Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa pressured him…
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Continue reading →: Blood Money: The Reward System Driving Duterte’s War on DrugsBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — October 12, 2024 IN A chilling moment before the House of Representatives’ quad committee, Royina Garma didn’t just testify—she detonated a bombshell. She exposed a covert system, born in Duterte’s Davao, that incentivized officers to kill. This “Davao template” was more than a strategy;…
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Continue reading →: The Nograles-Duterte Rivalry Reignited: Analyzing the 2025 Davao City Midterm ElectionsBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — October 11, 2024 DAVAO City is once again the battleground for a power struggle decades in the making. As the midterm elections approach, the old rivalry between the Duterte and Nograles dynasties is reigniting with renewed intensity. Karlo Nograles, vying for mayor, and his…
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Continue reading →: Philippine Prosecutors vs. Quiboloy: Will US Testimonies Tip the Scales?By Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — October 11, 2024 A legal tidal wave is building against Apollo Quiboloy, the embattled leader of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ. In a stunning move, his human resources manager, Marissa Duenas, has entered a plea deal in the U.S., potentially unleashing a ripple effect…
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Continue reading →: Tarnished Titles: How Corruption Undermines Land RegistrationBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — October 10, 2024 THE dismissal of Atty. Reynaldo Paredes Mayol from the Mandaue City Registry of Deeds isn’t just another case of corruption—it’s a symbol of how deep the rot runs in Philippine institutions. Caught with P150,000 in marked bills, Mayol’s arrest in an…
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Continue reading →: Heavenly Endorsements: Quiboloy Runs for Senate, Promises to Bless Corruption AwayBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — October 9, 2024 IF YOU thought turning water into wine was impressive, wait till you hear Apollo Quiboloy’s latest trick: launching a Senate campaign from prison. The self-styled ‘Appointed Son of God’ has apparently traded the pearly gates for the rusty bars of Camp…
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Continue reading →: Lights, Camera, Legislation: Willie Revillame’s Next Big ShowBy Louis ‘Barok’ C Biraogo — October 9, 2024 STEP aside, senators. Willie Revillame, the maestro of televised jackpot handouts and sentimental sob stories, has decided to bless the Senate with his unique qualifications. After all, if anyone can navigate the complexities of national policy, it’s surely the man whose…
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Continue reading →: Manny Pacquiao’s Anti-Corruption Fight: A Bout Without a KnockoutBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — October 8, 2024 MANNY Pacquiao, who once left opponents gasping for air, has taken on a new challenge: knocking out corruption in the Philippines. The only problem? Corruption’s laughing so hard, it’s hard to hit. Pacquiao’s political punches seem to land everywhere except where…
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Continue reading →: Erwin Tulfo: Dynasties Are Bad (Unless They’re Mine)By Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — October 7, 2924 IN A twist so dizzying it could give a merry-go-round a run for its money, Erwin Tulfo—yes, the same Erwin Tulfo whose family has practically established a small republic inside the Philippine government—has suddenly become the nation’s champion against political dynasties.…
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Continue reading →: Healthcare or Hostage Care? Inside the Unethical Practices of a Valenzuela Private HospitalBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — October 7, 2024 IN VALENZUELA, two women—Nerizza Zafra and Cheryluvic Ignacio—became the latest victims of a healthcare system that values profit over people. Their stories echo the cries of countless Filipinos, left to fend for themselves in an underfunded and corrupt system, where private…






