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Continue reading →: Hunted or Hiding? The Roque Family’s Involvement in the POGO UnderworldBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — September 21, 2024 HARRY Roque’s name once inspired respect in international courts, but today, it raises eyebrows in a scandal linked to illegal gambling. As a former presidential spokesperson and legal expert, his ability to manipulate legal frameworks is unquestionable—but has he crossed the…
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Continue reading →: Mabilog vs. Dela Rosa: The Battle for Truth or Political Survival?By Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — September 21, 2024 JED Mabilog has returned—not to the Philippines, but to the national spotlight—bringing with him explosive allegations that could reshape the narrative of Duterte’s drug war. Once accused of protecting drug syndicates, the former Iloilo City mayor now claims he was forced…
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The Philippines’ Promise: Can Growth Keep Pace with Corruption and Politics?
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Continue reading →: The Philippines’ Promise: Can Growth Keep Pace with Corruption and Politics?By Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — September 20, 2024 THE Philippines has always been a land of promise—blessed with rich natural resources, a strategic global position, and a people whose resilience is legendary. But for generations, that promise has been betrayed by corruption, inefficiency, and political dysfunction. How long will…
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Continue reading →: Shadow Funds: The Growing Scandal Around Sara Duterte’s Secret SpendingBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — September 20, 2024 WHEN millions of taxpayer pesos vanish behind the veil of ‘confidential and intelligence funds’ (CIF), every Filipino has a right to demand answers. Now, all eyes are on Vice President Sara Duterte, who finds herself at the center of a brewing…
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Continue reading →: Ear-Responsible: The New Excuse in Philippine PoliticsBy Louis ‘Barok’ C Biraogo — September 20, 2024 JUST when you thought Royina Garma’s political escapades couldn’t get more predictable, the former police colonel has miraculously developed a neck pain-earache combo—right on time for her Quadcom hearing. It’s almost as if these ailments come with a built-in calendar alert:…
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Conspiracy, Corruption, and Human Trafficking: The Legal Battle Surrounding Alice Guo
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Continue reading →: Conspiracy, Corruption, and Human Trafficking: The Legal Battle Surrounding Alice GuoBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — September 19, 2024 In an unprecedented move, the Department of Justice has filed non-bailable charges against Alice Guo, former mayor of Bamban, Tarlac, for her alleged role in a massive human trafficking operation. This case not only threatens to dismantle Guo’s political career but…
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DOJ vs. Teves: Extradition Tactics, Delays, and the Fight for Justice
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Continue reading →: DOJ vs. Teves: Extradition Tactics, Delays, and the Fight for JusticeBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — September 19, 2024 With multiple murder charges on his back—including the assassination of Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo—Arnolfo “Arnie” Teves Jr. is facing the full weight of the Philippine justice system. Yet, his latest legal maneuver suggests a game of delay rather than defeat.…
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Continue reading →: A Defiant Stand: Sara Duterte’s Battle Over Oaths and AccountabilityBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — September 19, 2024 IN A bold act of defiance, Vice President Sara Duterte’s refusal to take an oath at the House hearing sends a message that’s hard to ignore. While some see it as a masterful power move amid political maneuvering, others decry it…
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Continue reading →: Gordon vs. Corruption: How Lao’s Arrest Fuels the Battle for Accountability in the Pharmally ScandalBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — September 18, 2024 AS THE sun blazed down on Davao City, one of the most controversial figures in recent Philippine history, Lloyd Christopher Lao, was led away in handcuffs. This wasn’t just another arrest—it was a public reckoning. Years of whispered suspicions, allegations of…
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Continue reading →: The DOJ’s Unyielding Crusade: Will Alice Guo’s Lawyers Face Disbarment for Alleged Misconduct?By Louis ‘Barok’ C Biraogo — September 18, 2024 THE Department of Justice is gearing up for a high-stakes showdown with the legal team of former Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo, after uncovering what they claim is a ‘fake’ counter-affidavit. At the heart of this unfolding scandal are serious allegations…






