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Hypersonic Missile Menace: China’s Military Might vs. Philippine Resolve
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Continue reading →: Hypersonic Missile Menace: China’s Military Might vs. Philippine ResolveBy Louis ‘Barok’ C. Biraogo The South China Sea is once again a powder keg of geopolitical tension. At the center of this brewing storm are the Philippines and China, with recent claims by Philippine Senator Imee Marcos that China has hypersonic missiles aimed at 25 targets within the Philippines.…
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Forgery Claims Dismissed: A Detailed Analysis of De Guzman’s Graft Case”
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Continue reading →: Forgery Claims Dismissed: A Detailed Analysis of De Guzman’s Graft Case”By Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo In a recent decision, the Sandiganbayan Sixth Division affirmed the conviction of former Quezon City councilor Dante de Guzman on four counts of graft. De Guzman, who served as a councilor during 2008 and 2009, was found guilty of failing to distribute P6.4 million worth…
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Democratizing the Rule of Law: Remulla’s Bold Vision for the Philippines
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Continue reading →: Democratizing the Rule of Law: Remulla’s Bold Vision for the PhilippinesBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo In a dramatic, almost theatrical twist to the mundane bureaucratic landscape, Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin “Boying” C. Remulla has thrown down the gauntlet. He promises not just reform, but a revolution in how justice is administered and accessed in the Philippines. The headline, almost subdued…
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Continue reading →: Grains of Change: The DA’s Bold Bet on Bigas 29By Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo In a bold move that promises to reverberate through the economic landscape of the Philippines, the Department of Agriculture (DA) is launching a large-scale trial of the Bigas 29 program, which aims to sell rice at the astonishingly low price of P29 per kilo to…
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Continue reading →: Identity Under Scrutiny: The Battle Over Alice Guo’s Birth CertificateBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo The case of suspended Mayor Alice L. Guo of Bamban, Tarlac, revolves around the legitimacy of her certificate of live birth (COLB), which the Office of the Solicitor General (OSG), on behalf of the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), has petitioned to cancel. This legal battle…
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Continue reading →: Plunder and Graft Allegations: A Deep Dive into Duterte and Go’s Legal TroublesBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo Background The current legal saga involving former President Rodrigo Duterte and Senator Christopher “Bong” Go traces back to events as early as 2018. At that time, Senator Antonio Trillanes IV was poised to investigate government contracts awarded to firms linked to Go’s family. Trillanes had…
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Continue reading →: The Fight for Sabah: Sovereignty, Oil, and International LawBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo The ongoing geopolitical tension between Malaysia and the Philippines over the territorial claim of Sabah has once again come into sharp focus. On July 4, Malaysia submitted a diplomatic note to the United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, firmly rejecting the Philippines’ renewed claim to Sabah.…
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The Dark Side of POGOs: Why Speaker Romualdez’s Call for a Probe is Crucial
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Continue reading →: The Dark Side of POGOs: Why Speaker Romualdez’s Call for a Probe is CrucialBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C Biraogo In a bold move to tackle the escalating issue of crime linked to Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs), Speaker Martin Romualdez has called for a congressional investigation. This initiative underscores the government’s commitment to curbing illegal activities and ensuring that existing regulations are effectively enforced.…
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Continue reading →: A Legal Tangle: Masungi Georeserve and the Clash of Environmental Protection and Regulatory ComplianceBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C Biraogo The recent controversy surrounding Masungi Georeserve has captured national attention, particularly following Hollywood superstar Leonardo DiCaprio’s call to protect this unique conservation area. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), however, has maintained its stance that “no one is exempt from the law,” highlighting…
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Silenced Science: Investigating Covid-19 Excess Deaths and Vaccine Safety Suppression
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Continue reading →: Silenced Science: Investigating Covid-19 Excess Deaths and Vaccine Safety SuppressionBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo In an era marked by unparalleled technological advancements and the promise of transparency, the recent censorship surrounding a crucial autopsy study linking COVID-19 vaccinations to deaths is not just a scandal; it’s a betrayal of public trust that demands immediate and thorough investigation. The systematic…






