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Continue reading →: Truth Under Siege: How Disinformation Threatens Peace in the South China SeaBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo In the shadows of modern geopolitics, where truth is often a casualty of strategic manipulation, the battle for the West Philippine Sea stands as a testament to the pernicious power of disinformation. As Foreign Secretary Enrique Manalo took the stage at the East-West Center’s 2024…
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Continue reading →: Ghost Owners and Deadly Games: The Unseen Threat of POGO OperationsBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo In the bustling heart of Manila, an insidious shadow is creeping across the landscape, threatening to undermine the very fabric of Philippine society. The revelation of Merlie Joy Castro, a simple vendor turned BPO worker, as a supposed owner of a shady offshore gaming corporation…
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Continue reading →: Macapagal’s Mission: Ensuring Hope for Displaced Calamba VendorsBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo In a scene that could rival the tension and resolution of a courtroom drama, the plight of Calamba City’s fish vendors teetered on the edge of despair, only to be pulled back by an extraordinary display of governance and empathy. As the privately owned market…
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Continue reading →: Congressional Summons vs. Senator Bato and Former President Duterte: Legal Implications and PerspectivesBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo In recent developments concerning the House Committee on Human Rights’ probe into alleged rights violations during the Duterte administration’s war on drugs, the issue of compelling attendance by Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa and former President Rodrigo Duterte has sparked significant legal and political discourse.…
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Continue reading →: Steering Through Storms: Can U.S. and Philippine Efforts Calm South China Sea Aggression?By Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo In a world fraught with geopolitical strife, the recent skirmish in the South China Sea has cast a long shadow over regional stability. The forcible boarding of Philippine navy vessels by the Chinese coast guard is a stark reminder of the volatility in these contested…
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Continue reading →: Weak Evidence, Strong Ruling: The Court’s Decision in De Lima’s CaseBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo The acquittal of former senator Leila de Lima in her final drug-related case marks a significant moment in Philippine legal history, reflecting on the principles of justice and the robustness of the country’s legal system. The decision by Muntinlupa City Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch…
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Continue reading →: Pascual and Japan: Driving Economic Growth and Innovation in the PhilippinesBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo In a world where economic challenges and uncertainties dominate headlines, the recent developments between Japan and the Philippines offer a refreshing narrative of hope and progress. The significant investments pouring into the Philippines, championed by Japanese companies and facilitated by Secretary Alfredo Pascual’s strategic initiatives,…
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Continue reading →: The Gavel’s Echo: Secretary Remulla and the Vindication of Leila de LimaBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo In the annals of Philippine justice, few moments have resonated as profoundly as the acquittal of former senator Leila de Lima. As the gavel fell in the Muntinlupa Regional Trial Court Branch 206, the air seemed to thicken with the gravity of the moment. Here…
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Continue reading →: Etika sa Halip ng Tubo: Bakit Dapat Panatilihin ang Pagpapatigil ng E-SabongNi Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo Sa loob ng mga siglo, ang sabong ay bahagi ng maraming kultura sa buong mundo, isang brutal na pagtatanghal kung saan magkaaway na manok, na may kalasag na patalim, ay naglalaban hanggang kamatayan. Ang karahasan na ito, na nakaugat sa kasaysayan, madalas ay nagdudulot ng…
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Continue reading →: Bedan Profs: Mutual Defense Treaty Terms for US Action Already MetBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo Recent events in the South China Sea, particularly China’s aggressive actions against Philippine vessels at the Second Thomas Shoal, have reignited the debate over the applicability of the Mutual Defense Treaty (MDT) between the Philippines and the United States. Law professors from San Beda University…
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