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Continue reading →: Healthcare Reform or Political Maneuver? Examining the True Impact of Tulfo’s ProposalBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — February 4, 2025 IN THE Philippines, nearly 60% of healthcare costs are paid out-of-pocket—a staggering figure that leaves countless families trapped in cycles of debt and untreated illness. To combat this crisis, House Deputy Majority Leader Erwin Tulfo has introduced the ‘Universal Medical Access…
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Continue reading →: Enrile’s U-Turn on Duterte’s Drug War: A Legal and Political EarthquakeBy Louis ‘Barok’ C Biraogo — February 4, 2025 JUAN Ponce Enrile didn’t get to where he is today by mincing words—or sparing egos. So when the 99-year-old political titan publicly questioned the legality of Duterte’s war on drugs, people listened. After all, this is the same man who helped…
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Continue reading →: Between a Rock and a Hard Place: Marcos’s Gamble in the South China SeaBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — February 4, 2025 A MISSILE for peace—that’s the bold offer at the heart of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s latest geopolitical gamble. As tensions in the South China Sea reach a boiling point, Marcos proposes removing the US Typhon missile system in exchange for China…
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Continue reading →: Prayer Rooms or Pandora’s Box? The Legal and Ethical Dilemma of Mandating Muslim Prayer Spaces in the PhilippinesBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — February 5, 2025 A NEW bill in the Philippine Senate has set off a storm of controversy, forcing the nation to confront a thorny question: where does religious freedom end, and where does secular governance begin? Senate Bill No. 2288, championed by Senator Mark…
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Continue reading →: The Taxman Always Wins: Supreme Court Reiterates Civil Liability Despite Criminal AcquittalBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — February 3, 2025 YOU might think that being acquitted of tax evasion means you’re off the hook. Think again. In a recent Supreme Court ruling, a company found not guilty of criminal tax charges still faced hefty penalties for unpaid taxes. The case, People…
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Continue reading →: Digital Wolves in Sheep’s Clothing: Unmasking the Philippines’ Online Scam CrisisBy Louis ‘Barok’ C Biraogo — February 3, 2025 THE scene was straight out of a dystopian thriller: assault rifles drawn, agents from the Presidential Anti-Organised Crime Commission (PAOCC) stormed into a sleek office in Manila’s Makati financial district. Inside, rows of young Filipinos sat at computers, their screens glowing…
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Continue reading →: A New Standard: How the Supreme Court is Changing the Fight Against Child TraffickingBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — February 2, 2025 WHEN is exploitation not exploitation? The Philippine Supreme Court’s landmark decision in People v. Villaria and Maghirang (G.R. No. 259133, December 4, 2023) shatters any ambiguity: recruiting children for sexual exploitation is human trafficking, regardless of threats or coercion. This ruling…
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Continue reading →: Protecting Filipinos Online: A Legal and Social Analysis of the Anti-Financial Scamming BillBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo – February 2, 2025 THE proposed Anti-Financial Scamming Act, introduced by Senator Mark Villar, aims to combat the rising threat of online financial fraud in the Philippines. While the bill is a commendable effort to modernize the legal framework, it raises significant legal and social…
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Continue reading →: Marcos vs. Rodriguez: The Battle of the StrandsBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — February 2, 2025 JUST when you thought Philippine politics had reached peak absurdity, senatorial candidate Victor Rodriguez has introduced a new plot twist: forensic hairstyling. His latest demand? A hair follicle drug test for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Because apparently, the best way to…
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Continue reading →: Shutdown or Showdown? The High-Stakes Fight Over the 2025 National BudgetBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — February 1, 2025 THE 2025 General Appropriations Act isn’t just another budget bill—it’s a legal and political battlefield that could shake the very foundations of Philippine governance. With allegations of constitutional violations, accusations of backroom dealings, and the looming threat of a government shutdown,…
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