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Continue reading →: Dynasty at a Crossroads: Marcos vs. Duterte and the Battle for 2028By Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — October 14, 2024 ONCE united under the “UniTeam” banner, the Marcos and Duterte political clans now stand on the brink of a high-stakes rivalry. The latest OCTA survey signals a seismic shift: the Marcoses are gaining momentum, while the Dutertes’ influence is waning. With…
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Continue reading →: De Lima’s Gambit: Pursuing Justice or Political Reckoning?THE stage is set for a political showdown that could reshape the Philippines: Leila de Lima, once imprisoned on charges she calls a political vendetta, is now ready to face off against Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa, the architect of Duterte’s brutal drug war. This isn’t just a personal battle—it’s…
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Continue reading →: Justice on Trial: Can the DOJ Hold Duterte Accountable for the Drug War Deaths?By Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — October 14, 2024 AS calls for justice grow louder, the Department of Justice is stepping into the most dangerous battleground in Philippine politics: the aftermath of Rodrigo Duterte’s deadly drug war. With damning testimonies from the House of Representatives setting the stage, the DOJ’s…
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Continue reading →: The Dangerous Game: Kerwin Espinosa’s Recantation and the Unraveling of a Political VendettaBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — October 18, 2024 DID A former PNP Chief turn one of the most feared drug lords into a pawn to destroy a political rival? In a bombshell testimony, Kerwin Espinosa—once the country’s most notorious drug lord—claims that Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa pressured him…
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Continue reading →: Blood Money: The Reward System Driving Duterte’s War on DrugsBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — October 12, 2024 IN A chilling moment before the House of Representatives’ quad committee, Royina Garma didn’t just testify—she detonated a bombshell. She exposed a covert system, born in Duterte’s Davao, that incentivized officers to kill. This “Davao template” was more than a strategy;…
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Continue reading →: The Nograles-Duterte Rivalry Reignited: Analyzing the 2025 Davao City Midterm ElectionsBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — October 11, 2024 DAVAO City is once again the battleground for a power struggle decades in the making. As the midterm elections approach, the old rivalry between the Duterte and Nograles dynasties is reigniting with renewed intensity. Karlo Nograles, vying for mayor, and his…
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Continue reading →: Philippine Prosecutors vs. Quiboloy: Will US Testimonies Tip the Scales?By Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — October 11, 2024 A legal tidal wave is building against Apollo Quiboloy, the embattled leader of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ. In a stunning move, his human resources manager, Marissa Duenas, has entered a plea deal in the U.S., potentially unleashing a ripple effect…
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Continue reading →: Tarnished Titles: How Corruption Undermines Land RegistrationBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — October 10, 2024 THE dismissal of Atty. Reynaldo Paredes Mayol from the Mandaue City Registry of Deeds isn’t just another case of corruption—it’s a symbol of how deep the rot runs in Philippine institutions. Caught with P150,000 in marked bills, Mayol’s arrest in an…
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Continue reading →: Heavenly Endorsements: Quiboloy Runs for Senate, Promises to Bless Corruption AwayBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — October 9, 2024 IF YOU thought turning water into wine was impressive, wait till you hear Apollo Quiboloy’s latest trick: launching a Senate campaign from prison. The self-styled ‘Appointed Son of God’ has apparently traded the pearly gates for the rusty bars of Camp…
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Continue reading →: Lights, Camera, Legislation: Willie Revillame’s Next Big ShowBy Louis ‘Barok’ C Biraogo — October 9, 2024 STEP aside, senators. Willie Revillame, the maestro of televised jackpot handouts and sentimental sob stories, has decided to bless the Senate with his unique qualifications. After all, if anyone can navigate the complexities of national policy, it’s surely the man whose…
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