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Continue reading →: Power, Masculinity, and Media: The Story of Trump’s 2024 VictoryBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — November 7, 2024 UNDER the glow of late-night spotlights, Donald Trump strode onto the Florida ballroom stage, relishing a moment he had rehearsed countless times in his mind. It was just after 2 a.m. on Nov. 6, and although official calls had yet to…
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Continue reading →: Public Funds and Private Flights: Unanswered Questions in Duterte’s Vice PresidencyBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — November 6, 2024 IN JUST 11 days, millions of pesos in confidential funds from the Office of the Vice President allegedly vanished—a revelation that has triggered an intense probe by the Philippine House of Representatives. The investigation, focused on Vice President Sara Duterte’s spending…
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Continue reading →: The Price of Delay: Inside the Filipino Fight for a Corruption-Free JudiciaryBy Louis ‘Barok’ C Biraogo — November 6, 2024 WHEN a seven-year court delay becomes the norm rather than the exception, is it any wonder that Filipinos are losing faith in their judiciary? In a striking case, the Supreme Court recently fined Judge Miguel Asuncion for dragging out a decision…
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Continue reading →: Romualdez’s Stand for Accountability: Is the House on the Right Side of History?By Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — November 5, 2024 THE Philippine House of Representatives has rarely felt so charged with tension and purpose. Speaker Martin Romualdez’s voice cuts through the hall with a defiance that borders on the historic: “We will not yield to intimidation or pressure.” With these words,…
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Continue reading →: In the Shadow of Scandal: The Fall of Sara Duterte and the Rise of New ContendersBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C Biraogo — November 4, 2024 SARA Duterte’s political ascent felt inevitable—a force of nature aligned with her father’s legacy. As vice president alongside President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr., she became a symbol of unity, melding two of the Philippines’ most powerful dynasties. Yet, behind the carefully…
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Continue reading →: Power, Politics, and Protected Zones: Al-ag’s Trek Raises Legal and Ethical QuestionsBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — November 3, 2024 WHEN Davao City Councilor Bernie Al-ag set foot in the remote uplands of Barangay Tagurano, he likely didn’t expect his journey to trigger a political firestorm. Now, with the mid-term elections around the corner and Al-ag challenging Mayor Sebastian Duterte for…
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Continue reading →: Duterte in Decline: How Controversies and Criticism Are Eroding Sara’s Political FutureBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — November 2, 2024 SARA Duterte’s political armor is cracking. Once the emblem of unwavering public loyalty, the Vice President now confronts a harsh reality: a fractured base, rising opposition, and a legacy overshadowed by her father’s looming influence. Her journey exposes the tightrope walk…
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Continue reading →: Flood of Questions: Senator Marcos Demands Accountability for PHP132-B Bicol Flood Control FundsBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — November 1, 2024 IN THE Philippines, where floods swallow villages and typhoons are regular guests, one question haunts the minds of millions: where did the billions for flood control go? Senator Imee Marcos wants answers about the PHP132 billion supposedly spent on Bicol’s flood…
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Continue reading →: Remulla’s Rebuttal: Challenging Duterte’s Crime Claims Under Marcos’ WatchBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — November 1, 2024 RODRIGO Duterte’s latest jab at President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.—a claim that crime has surged since his own iron-fisted rule—has reignited memories of his bloody war on drugs. During Duterte’s presidency, the line between justice and retribution blurred, leaving thousands dead…
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Continue reading →: Duterte’s Death Squad Admission: Can Domestic and International Law Hold Him Accountable?By Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — October 30, 2024 IN AN unprecedented turn during the Senate probe, former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte made a stark revelation: he authorized a death squad in Davao City. With this confession, the stakes have risen dramatically in the ongoing debate over Duterte’s war on…
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