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Continue reading →: Carpio Calls for Round Two: The Philippines vs. China in Maritime ArbitrationBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo In a notable turn of events, retired Supreme Court Senior Associate Justice Antonio Carpio has urged the Philippines to file another arbitration case against China, following Beijing’s objection to Manila’s claim for an extended continental shelf in the West Philippine Sea. Carpio’s assertions are rooted…
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Continue reading →: Quiboloy’s Guide to Legal Evasion: Disappearing Acts for DummiesBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo Ladies and gentlemen, gather ’round for the latest episode of “Televangelists Gone Wild!” Our star? None other than Apollo Quiboloy, the fugitive preacher who’s making headlines for all the wrong reasons. This is the man who claims to be the “Appointed Son of God” but…
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Continue reading →: AI in Politics: The Fake Video Destabilizing the Marcos AdministrationBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo In an era where artificial intelligence (AI) and deepfake technology are evolving at breakneck speed, we find ourselves grappling with new and insidious threats to democracy and political stability. The recent “pulvoronic video” purportedly showing President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. using illegal drugs is a chilling…
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Continue reading →: Biden Bows Out: Kamala’s Comedy Club Takes Center StageBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo Haha, sounds like the 2024 U.S. presidential election is getting more interesting! What’s the latest hilarious twist that’s making it a comedy goldmine? Let’s dive into the humor and have a good laugh together! President Joe Biden has decided to step down, possibly to take…
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Continue reading →: ASEAN’s Tightrope Walk: Navigating the South China Sea ConflictBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo In the opaque corridors of international diplomacy, silence can be as deafening as a shout. For eight years, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has maintained a muted stance on the landmark 2016 arbitral tribunal ruling that rejected China’s expansive claims in the South…
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Continue reading →: Hontiveros vs. Guo: The Ultimate Social Media SmackdownBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo In the bustling, Facebook-obsessed world of Manila politics, we have an epic showdown between Senator Risa Hontiveros and suspended Bamban Mayor Alice Guo. This isn’t just any political feud; it’s the classic “You Should’ve Been at the Hearing” vs. “I’m Too Exhausted to Show Up”…
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Continue reading →: Exonerated: Court of Tax Appeals Clears Maria Ressa and Rappler in Last Tax CaseBy Louis ‘Barok’ C. Biraogo In a recent decision, the Court of Tax Appeals (CTA) upheld the acquittal of Nobel laureate Maria Ressa and her online news company, Rappler Holdings Corp. (RHC), dismissing the last of their five tax evasion cases. The petition for certiorari filed by the Office of…
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Continue reading →: History’s Echoes: Analyzing a Perspective on Formosa and the SpratlysBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo In the swirling currents of geopolitical intrigue, few regions are as contested as the Spratly Islands and Formosa (modern-day Taiwan). An astute diplomat offers a provocative take on this issue, presenting a masterful narrative that intertwines war, politics, and superpower machinations. To unravel the truth,…
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Continue reading →: Temporary Truce: The Philippines and China’s New Maritime AgreementBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo In the volatile waters of the South China Sea, an intriguing development has emerged: the Philippines and China have reached a “provisional arrangement” concerning the rotation and resupply (RORE) missions to the BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal. This agreement, while temporary, could have significant…
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Continue reading →: Bato’s Pogo Logic: Why Knowing a Gambler Doesn’t Make You OneBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo In the latest episode of “As the Philippines Turns,” we have Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa stepping up to defend his former boss, ex-President Rodrigo Duterte, from allegations linking him to the shadowy world of illegal Philippine offshore gaming operators (Pogos). According to Dela Rosa,…
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