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Continue reading →: The New Certainty Standard: Will Alice Guo’s Defense Survive the DOJ’s Tougher Prosecution Threshold?By Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo ALICE Guo, the embattled former mayor of Bamban, Tarlac, is facing a slew of serious charges, including a non-bailable human trafficking accusation that could drastically alter her future. As the legal landscape shifts under the new “reasonable certainty of conviction” standard issued by Justice Secretary…
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Continue reading →: Romulo Davide: A Legacy of Science, Service, and BrotherhoodBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo IN A world where the pressures of modernization often leave the most vulnerable behind, Dr. Romulo Gelbolingo Davide has stood as a guiding light, transforming lives and landscapes with his relentless pursuit of knowledge and his deep commitment to service. As the Philippines’ 44th National…
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Continue reading →: Breaking Down the Legal Battle: Abalos and PNP Officials Face Charges Over Quiboloy Compound RaidBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo IN WHAT promises to be a high-profile legal showdown, Interior and Local Government Secretary Benjamin Abalos Jr. and senior officials of the Philippine National Police (PNP) are facing criminal complaints arising from the June 10, 2024, raid on the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KJC) compound…
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Continue reading →: A Critical Examination of the COA’s Disallowance of P27.22 Million Against Peping Cojuangco and PhilSOC OfficialsBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo THE recent affirmation by the Commission on Audit (COA) of the P27.22 million disallowance against Jose “Peping” Cojuangco Jr. and other former officials of the Philippine Southeast Asian Games Organizing Committee (PhilSOC) has reignited discussions about the proper management and accountability of government funds, especially…
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Continue reading →: The Rot Within: Unmasking the Criminal Underworld Inside the Philippine Prison SystemBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo IN A daring operation that could be straight out of a crime thriller, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) pulled off a significant bust, leading to the arrest of three individuals in Parañaque City. Among those apprehended was Corrections Officer 1 Paul Patrick Toledo, a…
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Continue reading →: Prosperity at a Crossroads: Business Titans Weigh in on Marcos Jr.’s Economic ReformsBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo TONY Lopez, a distinguished luminary in Philippine business journalism renowned for his profound expertise and keen understanding of the country’s economic terrain, engaged in insightful interviews with some of the Philippines’ most influential business leaders. Through these conversations, a captivating and multifaceted perspective emerged on…
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Continue reading →: Remulla’s Tightrope Walk: Upholding Interpol While Dodging ICC ScrutinyBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo THE Philippines, under President Rodrigo Duterte, made a bold exit from the International Criminal Court (ICC) in 2019. Since then, the question has loomed large: How does a country reconcile its severed ties with an international court while remaining entangled in the web of global…
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Continue reading →: Duterte vs the ICC: A Complex Legal BattleBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo IN A recent episode of “Basta Dabawenyo,” former President Rodrigo Duterte reiterated his refusal to recognize the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) investigation into his administration’s controversial war on drugs. This stance raises complex legal questions regarding the ICC’s jurisdiction, the validity of Duterte’s assertions, and…
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Continue reading →: In the Spotlight: Councilor Al-ag Challenges Davao City’s P2.21-B Budget AllocationBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo THE passage of the P2.21-billion Supplemental Budget 1 by the 20th City Council of Davao City has stirred a quiet storm, marked by Councilor Bernard Al-ag’s impassioned protest over a P354 million allocation for capacity building under the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO).…
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Continue reading →: A Constitutional Conundrum: Scrutinizing Secret Funds in the OVP and DepEdBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo IN THE unfolding drama within the hallowed halls of the Philippine Congress, a critical question looms large: Can the need for confidentiality in government finances ever outweigh the public’s right to transparency? This question takes center stage as a House panel demands that the Commission…
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