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Continue reading →: Will Nograles and Almario’s Anti-Troll Farm Bill Uphold Democracy or Silence Dissent?By Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — December 10, 2024 CAN Philippine democracy survive the onslaught of troll farms and election disinformation? Representatives Margarita ‘Atty. Migs’ Nograles and Cheeno Miguel Almario think so, as they propose the ‘Anti-Troll Farm and Election Disinformation Act’ (HB No. 11178). The bill aims to criminalize…
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Continue reading →: Trump’s Bold Claims on Russia and Syria: A Window into America’s Foreign Policy DilemmasBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C Biraogo — December 9, 2024 FOR years, Syria was the crown jewel in Vladimir Putin’s Middle Eastern strategy, a testament to Russia’s return as a global force. But now, the sudden collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Damascus has shattered that illusion, leaving Moscow scrambling to…
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Continue reading →: Macapagal’s Lifelines on Steel: The Cargo Train Vision That Could Empower MillionsBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — December 8, 2024 IN A nation desperate for sustainable growth, one man dares to reimagine its future. Michael Ted Macapagal, Chairman of the Philippine National Railways (PNR), is spearheading a cargo train project with the power to rewrite the Philippines’ economic destiny. His vision…
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Continue reading →: Stroke of Genius: How Rumors About Romualdez Became the Latest Political DramaBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — December 7, 2024 IN A nation where the line between truth and satire is thinner than a budget allocation for public services, Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez’s rumored health scare has dominated the headlines. His office, in a move reminiscent of a reality show confession,…
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Continue reading →: Faith and Politics: The Legal and Ethical Implications of INC’s Support for Marcos Against Duterte ImpeachmentBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — December 7, 2024 HOW far should religion influence politics? This question looms large as the Iglesia ni Cristo announces rallies to support President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s stance against Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment. With legal and ethical concerns at the forefront, the events challenge…
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Continue reading →: Duterte’s Holiday Double Feature: Media Lunch or NBI Munch?By Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — December 6, 2024 VICE President Sara Duterte is proving that holiday multitasking isn’t just for shopping lists. On December 11, she’ll be juggling two very different gigs: hosting a ‘thanksgiving lunch’ for journalists and allegedly masterminding threats against President Marcos and his family. Somewhere…
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Continue reading →: Impeachment Bells, Marcos Spells: Sara’s Yuletide RevengeBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — December 5, 2024 IN A yuletide announcement that would make Ebenezer Scrooge blush with inadequacy, Vice President Sara Duterte redefined the season’s message from ‘peace on Earth’ to ‘payback time.’ Speaking to beneficiaries in Ifugao, she quipped, ‘Forgiveness is personal, and I choose vengeance,’…
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Continue reading →: Pieta’s Prodigy: Alfred Vargas Redefines Himself with a Historic Three-PeatBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — December 4, 2024 ALFRED Vargas’s triumphant third Best Actor win for Pieta—an emotionally charged mother-son suspense drama—is nothing short of a revelation. If ever there was a moment when an actor not only found his voice but wielded it like a weapon, this is…
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Continue reading →: Andres vs. Martires: Who Holds Jurisdiction Over VP Duterte’s Threats?By Louis ‘Barok‘ C Biraogo — December 3, 2024 KILL threats from the second-highest office in the land? The alleged incendiary remarks by Vice President Sara Duterte against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., his wife, and House Speaker Martin Romualdez have shaken the political landscape and ignited fierce legal debate. With…
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Continue reading →: Crony Capitalism on Trial: The Legal Battle Over Dennis Uy’s Malampaya StakeBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — December 2, 2024 THE Malampaya gas project: a lifeline for energy—or a lightning rod for corruption? Allegations of graft surrounding Dennis Uy’s acquisition of Chevron’s stake have drawn sharp focus to former Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi and 11 DOE officials. As the Ombudsman’s findings…
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