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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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Continue reading →: Promises and Pitfalls: Will AKAP Truly Serve the ‘Near Poor’?By Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — December 20, 2024 WHAT if a single decision could mean the difference between survival and surrender for millions of Filipinos? When the Bicameral Conference Committee reinstated funding for the Ayuda sa Kapos ang Kita Program (AKAP), it raised questions far deeper than budgets. Is…
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Continue reading →: Romualdez Targets Greed: A Fight for the Filipino TableBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — December 19, 2024 WHAT happens when the very food that defines a nation’s culture becomes a tool for greed? In the Philippines, rice is more than a meal—it’s a legacy. And now, with prices soaring and accusations of manipulation flying, House Speaker Martin Romualdez…
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Continue reading →: Unwed and Unstoppable: How the Supreme Court’s Ruling on Unmarried Pregnant Teachers Challenges Traditional NormsBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo -+ December 18, 2024 WHEN the Philippine Supreme Court barred schools from punishing unmarried, pregnant teachers, it wasn’t just a legal decision—it was a seismic shift in the fight for workers’ rights and gender equality. At the heart of this groundbreaking ruling lies the story…
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Continue reading →: The Photographer Who Made the World Look Twice: Gab Mejia’s Journey to TOYM 2024By Louis ‘Barok‘ C Biraogo — December 19, 2024 THE suffocating smoke over Agusan Marsh was more than just a tragic symptom of burning peatlands—it was a wake-up call. For a young Gab Mejia, standing helpless in its toxic grasp, it marked the beginning of a journey from witness to…
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Continue reading →: UP’s Digital Misstep: Will the eUP Project Be a Lesson in Accountability or an Exercise in Evasion?By Louis ‘Barok‘ C Biraogo — December 19, 2024 THE P134.6-million eUP Project was meant to modernize the University of the Philippines (UP), but instead, it has become the epicenter of a brewing scandal. In its scathing 2023 report, the Commission on Audit (COA) exposes troubling lapses in UP’s governance,…
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