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Continue reading →: Manny Pacquiao’s Anti-Corruption Fight: A Bout Without a KnockoutBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — October 8, 2024 MANNY Pacquiao, who once left opponents gasping for air, has taken on a new challenge: knocking out corruption in the Philippines. The only problem? Corruption’s laughing so hard, it’s hard to hit. Pacquiao’s political punches seem to land everywhere except where…
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Continue reading →: Erwin Tulfo: Dynasties Are Bad (Unless They’re Mine)By Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — October 7, 2924 IN A twist so dizzying it could give a merry-go-round a run for its money, Erwin Tulfo—yes, the same Erwin Tulfo whose family has practically established a small republic inside the Philippine government—has suddenly become the nation’s champion against political dynasties.…
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Continue reading →: Healthcare or Hostage Care? Inside the Unethical Practices of a Valenzuela Private HospitalBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — October 7, 2024 IN VALENZUELA, two women—Nerizza Zafra and Cheryluvic Ignacio—became the latest victims of a healthcare system that values profit over people. Their stories echo the cries of countless Filipinos, left to fend for themselves in an underfunded and corrupt system, where private…
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Continue reading →: Vico Sotto vs. the Discayas: A Struggle for Integrity in Pasig PoliticsBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — October 7, 2024 PASIG City is at a crossroads, and the stakes couldn’t be higher. Reformist Mayor Vico Sotto has set his sights on dismantling decades of old-guard political dominance, but he’s up against an unexpected contender: Cezarah ‘Sarah’ Discaya, a figure steeped in…
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Continue reading →: The Battle for Manila: Can a Doctor Cure Isko’s 86% Lead?By Louis ‘Barok’ C Biraogo — October 6, 2024 MANILA: where history, traffic, and political circus all collide in an endless loop of drama and diesel fumes. As 2025 looms, the stage is set for a rematch between former movie star-turned-Mayor-turned-could-have-been-president Isko Moreno, and his one-time ally, actual doctor and…
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Continue reading →: Senate Seat or Family Reunion? Camille Villar’s Political AmbitionsBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — October 5, 2024 BRACE yourselves, baroks—because the political scene is about to get a whole lot more… predictable. Camille Villar, heir to the Villar dynasty (because democracy is so last century), has graciously decided to gift the nation with yet another Villar in the…
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Continue reading →: Justice vs. Ambition: The DOJ’s Stand Against Alice Guo’s Bid for Re-electionBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — October 4, 2024 IN A country where power is never easily surrendered, Alice Guo’s reelection bid has sparked more than just a political contest—it’s a high-stakes battle that pits the very heart of justice against the sharp edge of ambition. As Bamban, Tarlac, becomes…
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Continue reading →: Pork Barrel Acquittals: A Setback for Justice or Triumph of Due Process?By Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — October 4, 2024 IN A stunning twist that few anticipated, former Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile and his key allies, Jessica ‘Gigi’ Reyes and Janet Lim Napoles, walked free from charges in the infamous pork barrel scandal. Despite Napoles serving time for other convictions,…
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Continue reading →: Congress’ Contempt Powers on Trial: Roque’s Case and the Future of Legislative InquiriesBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — October 4, 2024 WHAT happens when a former presidential spokesperson takes on the entire legislative system? Harry Roque is about to find out. His attempt to shield himself from a contempt order issued by the powerful Quad Committee hit a major roadblock when the…
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Continue reading →: The Fall of Sara Duterte: Can the Vice President Reverse Her Political Decline Before 2028?By Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo — October 3, 2024 ONCE hailed as a future president, Sara Duterte now faces a political crisis few saw coming. A shocking third-quarter survey from Publicus Asia reveals that the Vice President’s approval and trust ratings have plummeted, shaking the bedrock of her 2028 aspirations.…
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