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Continue reading →: Fault Lines: The Legal and Political Schism Between Romualdez and DuterteBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — September 17, 2924 ONCE political allies, now locked in a high-stakes feud, Vice President Sara Duterte and House Speaker Martin Romualdez are sparring for nothing less than the presidency. Their public exchanges are laced with veiled accusations, setting the stage for what could become…
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Continue reading →: The Million-Peso Question: Is Harry Roque’s Wealth Tied to POGO?By Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — September 16, 2024 IN THE underworld of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs), where fortunes are made and laws are bent, a new player has entered the spotlight: Harry Roque. Once the voice of a president, now the focus of a swirling congressional investigation, Roque’s…
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Continue reading →: Linda Sun and Alice Guo, Double Agents: How China Infiltrated the Halls of Power in the U.S. and the PhilippinesBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — September 16, 2024 LINDA Sun and Alice Guo. Two women, each holding influential positions in different corners of the world, are now embroiled in the same sinister web: espionage for China. They were entrusted with power, authority, and the future of their nations—New York…
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Continue reading →: Sexploitation in Spotlight: The Legal Battle Between Sandro Muhlach and GMA ContractorsBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — September 16, 2024 IN AN industry where fame is power, even the descendants of royalty aren’t safe. Sparkle artist Sandro Muhlach, heir to one of the Philippines’ most celebrated showbiz dynasties, has launched serious allegations of sexual exploitation against GMA Network contractors Jojo Nones…
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Continue reading →: A Nation Left Behind: How the Philippines Can Reverse Its Education DeclineBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — September 16, 2924 IMAGINE a nation where nearly three-quarters of students are falling behind in the most basic educational competencies—mathematics, science, reading, and even creative thinking. For the Philippines, this is not a grim dystopian tale but a harsh reality. The country’s dismal performance…
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Continue reading →: Law & Odor: The Case of Topacio, Teves, and the Extradition That Never WasBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — September 15, 2024 IN A case that could easily be mistaken for an episode of Law & Disorder, our beloved lawyer Ferdinand Topacio has struck again, this time with a bombshell revelation that shook the foundations of international law—or at least the coffee table…
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Continue reading →: The Harry Roque Hide-and-Seek Spectacle: A Satirical Drama in One ActBy Louis ‘Barok’ C Biraogo — September 15, 2024 SCENE: Manila, 2024. A weary nation witnesses yet another political figure literally disappear, as the Philippine National Police (PNP) scours the land in a manhunt for Harry Roque, former presidential spokesperson, self-proclaimed martyr of kangaroo courts, and newfound champion of the…
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Continue reading →: China’s Silent Invasion : A Battle for the Philippines’ Hearts, Minds, and SovereigntyBy Louis ‘Barok’ C Biraogo – September 15, 2024 Are Filipino influencers unknowingly fighting a digital war for China? From the battlefields of Rome to the complex algorithms of today’s social media, the art of warfare and influence has evolved dramatically. While physical dominance once determined empires, today, wars are…
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Continue reading →: Divine Darkness: Quiboloy’s Army of ‘Angels’ and the Reign of Terror’By Louis ‘Barok’ C Biraogo — September 15, 2024 WHEN you hear the name Apollo Quiboloy, you may expect a tale of some ancient god fallen from grace—a celestial being who lost his place among the stars and took to Earth to wreak havoc. But what you find is something…
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Continue reading →: From Neutralization to Accountability: Diokno’s Bold Vision for Police ReformBy Louis ‘Barok’ C Biraogo — September 14, 2024 DID a single police memo unleash a wave of extrajudicial killings? The Philippine war on drugs—an endeavor launched with intense fanfare by President Rodrigo Duterte—has drawn scrutiny for its brutal methods and opaque governance. Central to this campaign is the Philippine…
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