-
Continue reading →: Building Beyond Borders: How Dr. Fernando Sanchez Jr. Redefined Academic DiplomacyBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — October 26, 2024 IN A world where academic diplomacy is often sidelined in favor of more conventional statecraft, Dr. Fernando “Dindo” Sanchez Jr. stands as a compelling counterpoint. On October 22, 2024, he received the Japan Foreign Minister’s Commendation at the Japan Ambassador’s Residence…
-
Continue reading →: Hope or Illusion? Imee Marcos’s Diplomatic Vision in the Face of China’s MightBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — October 26, 2924 WITH tensions rippling through the South China Sea, Senator Imee Marcos has dared to float the idea of a peace accord with China—a bold attempt to echo China and India’s recent border détente. But as power plays churn beneath the surface,…
-
Continue reading →: Forget Solomon’s Temple, Quiboloy Wants Solomon’s Harem—and PNP Isn’t ConvincedBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — October 25, 2024 IN A groundbreaking blend of ambition and holy imagination, the Philippine National Police (PNP) has revealed that Apollo Quiboloy, head of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ, has allegedly set his sights on a love life of truly biblical scale. According to…
-
Continue reading →: The Law That Could Haunt Duterte: How RA 9851 Keeps ICC Prosecution AliveBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — October 24, 2024 THE man who once wielded unchecked power over the Philippines may soon find himself ensnared by his own country’s laws. Rodrigo Duterte, the former president who built a legacy on tough talk and harsher actions, now faces the surprising threat of…
-
Continue reading →: Gross Mismanagement at St. Luke’s Medical CenterBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — October 24, 2024 ST. LUKE’S Medical Center dazzles with its promise of luxury healthcare—if you can pay the price. Its slick ads boast of cutting-edge technology and an unmatched level of care, leaving little doubt about its prestige. But scratch the surface, and a…
-
Continue reading →: Polong Duterte vs. Migs Nograles: A New Battle in Davao’s Political WarBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — October 23, 2024 SINCE the 1980s, the Dutertes and the Nograleses have battled for control of Davao City. Rodrigo Duterte, with his tough stance on crime, gradually overcame the Nograles family, solidifying his dominance over the city. His legacy as an anti-drug crusader didn’t…
-
Continue reading →: The Remulla Reform: Viado’s Mission to Rebuild a Broken BureauBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C Biraogo — October 23, 2024 Can one man reform a system drowning in bureaucracy? Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla seems to think so. His swift appointment of Atty. Joel Anthony Viado as Officer-in-Charge of the Bureau of Immigration (BI) is more than just a personnel change—it’s…
-
Continue reading →: Sara vs. Remulla: A Legal Smackdown Over Dead Dictators and Diplomatic DigsBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — October 22, 2024 As if Filipino politics wasn’t already a wild ride, Vice President Sara Duterte has entered the scene with an offer we didn’t know we needed: a maritime burial for Ferdinand Marcos Sr. Because what better way to silence critics than to…
-
Continue reading →: A Slice of Political Life: Sara Duterte’s Daydreams of DecapitationBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — October 21, 2024 n a plot twist straight out of a political thriller (or a slasher film), Vice President Sara Duterte confessed she’s been imagining the clean removal of President Bongbong Marcos Jr.’s head. Well, that’s one way to tackle political disagreements—why debate when…
-
Continue reading →: Remulla vs. Impunity: No Exemptions, Not Even for DuterteBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — October 21, 2024 JUSTICE is knocking at Rodrigo Duterte’s door. After years of leading one of the bloodiest drug wars in modern history, the former president of the Philippines now finds himself at the center of an investigation that could redefine his legacy. Justice…
Hello,
I’m Louis ‘Barok’ Biraogo
Let’s connect
Join the fun!
Stay updated with our latest tutorials and ideas by joining our newsletter.
