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Continue reading →: Elon Musk vs. Microsoft: The Ultimate Tech RoastBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo Ah, the tech world—a magical place where billionaires can engage in public spats that make high school drama seem quaint. This week’s episode of “As the Silicon Valley Turns” features none other than Elon Musk, the owner of X (formerly known as Twitter), taking a…
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Continue reading →: MMDA’s New Wheelchair Ramp: Extreme Sports EditionBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo Greetings from the wacky world of Manila, where the city planners seem to have graduated from the same school of design that brought us the infamous Escher staircases. Yes, folks, the MMDA (Metropolitan Manila Development Authority) is at it again, this time with a wheelchair…
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Analyzing the Validity of the 2016 Arbitral Tribunal Decision on the South China Sea Dispute
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Continue reading →: Analyzing the Validity of the 2016 Arbitral Tribunal Decision on the South China Sea DisputeBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo Genesis of the Territorial Disagreement The South China Sea dispute involves several nations, but the primary contention lies between China and the Philippines. The area is rich in natural resources and holds strategic maritime importance. Before the 2016 tribunal decision, China claimed most of the…
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Sara Duterte’s Political Gambit: A Strategic Withdrawal or Risky Bet?
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Continue reading →: Sara Duterte’s Political Gambit: A Strategic Withdrawal or Risky Bet?By Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo In a bold and unexpected move, Vice President Sara Duterte has declared her decision to sit out the 2025 elections, declining invitations from both President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and her father, former President Rodrigo Duterte, to campaign for their respective allies. This declaration has sent…
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Romualdez’s Surge: A Testament to Trust and Determination
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Continue reading →: Romualdez’s Surge: A Testament to Trust and DeterminationBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo In the political landscape of the Philippines, where trust is often as elusive as a fleeting shadow, the recent rise in House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez’s approval ratings stands as a beacon of hope and resilience. With a suspenseful undertone that echoes the highs and…
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Continue reading →: The High-Profile Battle: Alice Guo vs. the SenateBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo In a riveting twist of political theater, suspended Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo thrust herself back into the limelight with a daring statement aimed at two prominent lawmakers, Senators Risa Hontiveros and Sherwin Gatchalian. Guo’s provocative challenge—questioning whether she is truly the Philippines’ biggest problem—ignites…
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Nuclear Hopes Deferred: The Philippines’ Struggle with Modern Power
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Continue reading →: Nuclear Hopes Deferred: The Philippines’ Struggle with Modern PowerBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo In the shadow of towering promises, a familiar specter haunts the Philippines’ ambitious plans for a nuclear-powered future. Manila Electric Co. (Meralco), the nation’s primary power distributor, has recently revealed potential delays in its deployment of micro-modular nuclear power plants (MMRs) by 2028. The obstacles…
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Rising Star: The Philippines’ Surge to the Top of Asia’s Economies
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Continue reading →: Rising Star: The Philippines’ Surge to the Top of Asia’s EconomiesBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo Amid the volatile currents of the global economy, the Philippines is poised to shine as one of Asia’s brightest economic stars. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) projects the Philippines will achieve the second-fastest growth rate in Asia this year and in 2025, trailing only India.…
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Continue reading →: The Gateway in Disarray: Tulfo’s Fight to Save NAIABy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo In a harrowing scene unfolding at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), passengers are ensnared in a Kafkaesque nightmare of interminable queues and malfunctioning technology. Senator Raffy Tulfo’s urgent call for a Senate investigation, encapsulated in Senate Resolution No. 1069, shines a spotlight on this…
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Sold for a Song: Exposing Human Trafficking in Tarlac’s Gaming Hubs
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Continue reading →: Sold for a Song: Exposing Human Trafficking in Tarlac’s Gaming HubsBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo In a chilling testimony that reads like a plot from a dystopian novel, Dylan, a Malaysian national, revealed the horrifying reality of modern slavery flourishing within the shadows of the Philippine offshore gaming operators (Pogos). Dylan’s ordeal began when a friend—no less—sold him for P300,000…






