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Continue reading →: Sara Duterte’s Gamble: The Critical Implications of Refusing Budget DefenseBy Louis ‘Barok’ C Biraogo — August 29, 2024 THE Philippine government’s money is on the line. Every year, during the annual budget hearings in the House of Representatives, lawmakers scrutinize every detail of government spending, determined to ensure accountability. These hearings are not mere formalities but a rigorous exercise…
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Continue reading →: A Perilous Crossroads: The US Offer to Escort Philippine Resupply Missions in the West Philippine SeaBy Louis ‘Barok’ C Biraogo — august 27, 2024 THE West Philippine Sea is a powder keg, and the United States just lit the fuse. By indicating a willingness to escort Philippine resupply missions to contested territories, the US has dramatically escalated tensions with China, putting the region on edge. …
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Continue reading →: Powder Keg in the Pacific: Unraveling Zheng Yongnian’s Warnings of WWIIIBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — August 28, 2024 IS ASIA on the brink of war? That’s the alarming claim of Zheng Yongnian, a prominent Chinese academic, who warns that the United States is pushing the region towards a dangerous precipice. Zheng, a professor at the Chinese University of Hong…
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Continue reading →: When Protection Collides with Justice: The Debate Over Quiboloy’s Temporary Protection OrderIs justice blind, or is it simply looking the other way? That’s the question many are asking as Pastor Apollo Quiboloy, leader of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC), faces serious allegations. A Davao City court has issued a Temporary Protection Order (TPO) to KOJC members, shielding them from a…
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Continue reading →: Sara’s Squid Game: A Budget Hearing OdysseyVICE President Sara Duterte, known for her penchant for reality TV-worthy stunts, has outdone herself. In a move that would make even the most jaded politician blush, she decided that defending the Office of the Vice President’s budget was simply beneath her. Instead of engaging in the tedious task of…
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Continue reading →: The Persistent Corruption Plaguing Public Procurement: The Case of Masbate Governor Antonio KhoBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — August 26, 2024 HOW can a system meant to safeguard public funds be so easily manipulated? The case against Masbate Governor Antonio Kho and his associates provides a shocking answer. Despite the Philippine government’s efforts to combat corruption, the public procurement system remains a…
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Continue reading →: Duterte’s Divine Dilemma: How to Preach Human Rights While Dodging Arrest WarrantsBy Louis ‘Barok’ C Biraogo — August 26, 2024 IN A move that would make even the most cynical political pundit raise an eyebrow, former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has decided to dedicate his post-presidency to championing human rights. But hold on, this isn’t your typical, run-of-the-mill, “let’s-all-get-along” human rights…
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Continue reading →: Alice Guo and Her Magical Mystery Escape: A Tale of Boats, Bungles, and Bewildered SenatorsBy Louis ‘Barok’ C Biraogo — August 27, 2024 IN A plot twist that even the most seasoned telenovela writers would struggle to concoct, the Guo siblings—led by the illustrious Alice Guo, the now-dismissed Bamban, Tarlac Mayor—have turned what should have been a mundane escape into a labyrinthine adventure, complete…
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Continue reading →: Powering Progress: The Triumph of Primelectric and Roel Castro’s VisionBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — August 26, 2024 CAN a new player in the Philippine power sector truly bring about a brighter, more sustainable future? Primelectric Holdings, Inc. (PHI), led by visionary Roel Castro, is betting on it. With its recent acquisition of a majority stake in Bohol Light…
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Continue reading →: UN Appeal or Desperate Defense? Dissecting Teves’ UN StrategyBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C Biraogo — August 26, 2024 FORMER Negros Oriental congressman Arnolfo “Arnie” Teves, facing serious charges including murder and terrorism, has taken a dramatic step: he’s appealing to the United Nations Commission on Human Rights, claiming harassment and political persecution. This bold move comes amidst a fierce…
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