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Continue reading →: Comelec to Candidates: “Debate or Else!”By Louis ‘Barok’ C Biraogo — January 25, 2025 IN AN audacious attempt to redefine ‘political theater,’ the Commission on Elections (Comelec) has mandated that all candidates partake in debates. Because who doesn’t love watching people dodge questions and hurl insults while pretending to care about policy? Forget progress—2025 might…
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Continue reading →: The Enrolled Bill Doctrine vs. Transparency: Ungab’s Supreme Court Gamble on the 2025 BudgetBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C Biraogo — January 24, 2025 WHEN a single legislator takes on the entire government over the 2025 General Appropriations Act (GAA), the stakes couldn’t be higher. Rep. Isidro Ungab’s bold challenge before the Supreme Court has ignited a fiery debate about the limits of legislative power,…
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Continue reading →: The Red Notice Dilemma: Will the Philippines Turn Over Duterte to the ICC?By Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — January 24, 2025 THE Philippines is teetering on the edge of a historic decision: will it defy the world to protect a former president, or will it surrender Rodrigo Duterte to face justice for the thousands killed in his brutal drug war? The government’s…
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Continue reading →: Ballot Tricks and Surname Politics: How Bong Revilla Gamed the SystemBy Louis ‘Barok’ C Biraogo — January 23, 2025 IN THE Philippines, politics isn’t just a game—it’s a spectacle. The 2025 senatorial ballot has sparked outrage and raised eyebrows, with Senator Ramon ‘Bong’ Revilla Jr.’s name mysteriously appearing near the top, ahead of candidates whose surnames start with ‘B.’ The…
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Continue reading →: From Defiance to Dialogue: What Remulla’s ICC Remarks Mean for the Drug War ReckoningBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — January 23, 2025 JUSTICE Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla’s latest statements hint at a monumental shift: the Philippines might cooperate with the International Criminal Court (ICC) in its probe into the ‘war on drugs.’ For a country that once stood firmly against foreign intervention in…
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Continue reading →: Budget Gaps and Legal Traps: The Constitutional Implications of Blank Allocations in the GAAAnalyzing the Controversy Surrounding the 2025 Philippine National Budget By Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — January 23, 2025 IS THE 2025 General Appropriations Act a bold step forward or a constitutional crisis waiting to happen? Claims of ‘blank entries’ have ignited a firestorm of debate, challenging the ethical and legal…
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Continue reading →: Durian Dreams: A Bold Step Toward Empowering Filipino FarmersBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — January 23, 2025 What if the Philippines could become Asia’s next durian hub? A newly signed MOU between Yovel East Research and Development, Inc. and Malaysia’s Bornion Green Sdn Bhd could turn this dream into reality. This game-changing partnership aims to transform local agriculture,…
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Continue reading →: Bayanihan Reloaded: How a Firing Squad Could Unite Filipinos Against CorruptionBecause nothing says teamwork like collectively aiming at the problem—literally. By Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — January 23, 2025 Tired of delays in traffic, court rulings, and, apparently, karma? Enter Zamboanga Representative Khymer Olaso’s House Bill 11211, which promises to do what no Filipino system has ever done before: deliver…
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Continue reading →: From Ancient Treaties to Modern Claims: The MSUM’s Fight for SabahBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C._№ Biraogo — January 22, 2025 WHAT if the key to resolving the Sabah dispute lay buried in an 18th-century treaty and a series of overlooked legal precedents? The Mindanao Sulu Unification Movement (MSUM) has reignited this debate, invoking the China-Sulu Treaty in an audacious bid for…
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Continue reading →: Beyond the Numbers: Is Davao City Truly One of the World’s Most Congested?By Louis ‘Barok’ C Biraogo — January 22, 2025 THE eighth-place ranking of Davao City in the TomTom Traffic Index (TTI) has sparked an impassioned debate, bringing to the fore questions about global traffic measurement methodologies and the unique realities of this vibrant metropolis in the southern Philippines. Councilor Conrado…
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