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Continue reading →: Short-Term Fix or Long-Term Folly? Dissecting Duterte’s Traffic StrategyBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — December 26, 2024 RODRIGO Duterte is back in the spotlight, this time with a seemingly straightforward plan: flood Davao City’s streets with more traffic personnel. But here’s the twist—what seems pragmatic on the surface could either be a temporary band-aid or the opening gambit…
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Continue reading →: War on Drugs or War for Profit? AMLC Urged to Investigate Duterte AccountsBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — December 26, 2024 MILLIONS of pesos, secret bank accounts, and allegations of drug lord ties—this is the explosive mix fueling the House of Representatives’ call for the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) to investigate former President Rodrigo Duterte and Vice President Sara Duterte. At stake?…
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Continue reading →: Wasted Funds, Stolen Futures: The Legal Case for Accountability in DepEd’s Digital DisasterBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C Biraogo — December 24, 2024 ₱1.064 BILLION. That’s how much the Department of Education has spent—without delivering a functional system. The failed Enterprise Resource Planning System (DERPS) isn’t just a financial black hole; it’s a potential case study in systemic corruption. With nearly 80% of the…
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Continue reading →: Silent Night, Parol in Sight: When Lanterns Outshine the Stars ThemselvesBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — December 24, 2024 CHRISTMAS traditions are meant to bring us together—but let’s be honest, some are so odd they’re more likely to spark confusion than caroling. Nowhere is this truer than in the Philippines, where our marathon holiday season makes the Tour de France…
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Continue reading →: Slipping Through the Cracks: Can Imee Marcos Survive the 2025 Electoral Storm?By Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — December 23, 2024 POWER, once synonymous with the Marcos name, now faces a test of endurance. Senator Imee Marcos, navigating the minefield of a crowded senatorial race, sees her political fortunes faltering in the latest Pulse Asia survey. Despite a slight rise in support,…
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Continue reading →: A Nation’s Discontent: What the Latest Pulse Asia Survey Reveals About the Future of Philippine LeadershipBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — December 22, 2024 A RISING tide of discontent is washing over the Philippines’ top leaders. A recent Pulse Asia survey reveals a sharp decline in approval for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., Vice President Sara Duterte, and other key officials, laying bare a nation frustrated…
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Continue reading →: From Power to Prosecution: Quad Committee Calls for Charges Against Duterte and AlliesBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo – December 21, 2024 IN THE Philippines, where justice often feels elusive, the House of Representatives’ quad committee has made a daring recommendation: prosecute former President Rodrigo Duterte for crimes against humanity. Citing Republic Act No. 9851, the committee lays bare the alleged atrocities of…
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Continue reading →: Andres on Immunity: The Constitutional Case Against Protecting Former PresidentsBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — December 21, 2022 IF NO one is above the law, why should a former president be an exception? Justice Undersecretary Jesse Andres’ bold assertion that presidential immunity ends with the presidency has reopened a Pandora’s box of questions about accountability, executive privilege, and impunity…
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Continue reading →: Technicalities Over Integrity? Analyzing Comelec’s Decision on Quiboloy’s CandidacyBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — December 21, 2024 CAN a detained televangelist truly run for Senate, or is justice being eclipsed by procedural loopholes? The Commission on Elections’ dismissal of the petition to disqualify Apollo Quiboloy has ignited fierce debates about what matters more in the Philippines: technicalities or…
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Continue reading →: Accountability in Action: Supreme Court Dismisses Judge for Corruption in Landmark DecisionBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — December 20, 2024 WHEN the gavel fell on Judge Ateneones S. Bacale, it wasn’t just the end of a career—it was a seismic warning shot to the judiciary. The tangled web of manipulated medical supply procurements in Manila stands as a stark reminder that…
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