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Continue reading →: Power, Politics, and Protected Zones: Al-ag’s Trek Raises Legal and Ethical QuestionsBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — November 3, 2024 WHEN Davao City Councilor Bernie Al-ag set foot in the remote uplands of Barangay Tagurano, he likely didn’t expect his journey to trigger a political firestorm. Now, with the mid-term elections around the corner and Al-ag challenging Mayor Sebastian Duterte for…
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Continue reading →: Duterte in Decline: How Controversies and Criticism Are Eroding Sara’s Political FutureBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — November 2, 2024 SARA Duterte’s political armor is cracking. Once the emblem of unwavering public loyalty, the Vice President now confronts a harsh reality: a fractured base, rising opposition, and a legacy overshadowed by her father’s looming influence. Her journey exposes the tightrope walk…
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Continue reading →: Flood of Questions: Senator Marcos Demands Accountability for PHP132-B Bicol Flood Control FundsBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — November 1, 2024 IN THE Philippines, where floods swallow villages and typhoons are regular guests, one question haunts the minds of millions: where did the billions for flood control go? Senator Imee Marcos wants answers about the PHP132 billion supposedly spent on Bicol’s flood…
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Continue reading →: Remulla’s Rebuttal: Challenging Duterte’s Crime Claims Under Marcos’ WatchBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — November 1, 2024 RODRIGO Duterte’s latest jab at President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.—a claim that crime has surged since his own iron-fisted rule—has reignited memories of his bloody war on drugs. During Duterte’s presidency, the line between justice and retribution blurred, leaving thousands dead…
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Continue reading →: Duterte’s Death Squad Admission: Can Domestic and International Law Hold Him Accountable?By Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — October 30, 2024 IN AN unprecedented turn during the Senate probe, former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte made a stark revelation: he authorized a death squad in Davao City. With this confession, the stakes have risen dramatically in the ongoing debate over Duterte’s war on…
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Continue reading →: Taguig vs. Constitution? A Legal Battle Over Council Seats and City GovernanceBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — 29, 2024 In an escalating battle over political power, former Supreme Court Associate Justice Dante Tinga is challenging Taguig’s push to expand its city council — a move that would add twelve new seats to the city’s ranks. This heated case, now before the…
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Continue reading →: Guilt is Personal: Duterte’s Tactics and Hontiveros’ Fight for Drug War JusticeAT A Senate hearing overshadowed by Duterte’s dominance, a seasoned tactic played out: the artful dance between denial and evasion. The former president, invoking ‘personal guilt’ as his shield, commanded the chamber with familiar allies at his side, ensuring that the bloody aftermath of his drug war remained a mere…
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Continue reading →: Plunder or Politics? The Legal Battles Surrounding VP Sara Duterte’s P112.5 Million Cash AdvancesBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — October 28, 2024 A Looming plunder case? The Philippine House of Representatives has put Vice President Sara Duterte under the spotlight, questioning over P112.5 million in cash advances made during her time as Education Secretary. With potential legal and ethical breaches at stake, lawmakers…
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Continue reading →: Health Victory or Sweetened Defeat? Richard Gomez Challenges the Soda IndustryBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C Biraogo — October 27, 2024 AS diabetes and obesity rates surge across the Philippines, one lawmaker is leading an unexpected charge against a familiar culprit: sugar. Richard Gomez, Leyte’s athletic representative and former national fencing team captain, has introduced House Bill 10708, a bold proposal to…
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Continue reading →: Unholy Allegations: The Philippine Judiciary’s Challenge Against QuiboloyWHEN a man claims he is the ‘Appointed Son of God,’ few challenge him. But for Apollo Quiboloy, the leader of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ, that divine title now stands shadowed by allegations of abuse, coercion, and even murder. As Senator Risa Hontiveros leads a charge into the heart…
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