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Continue reading →: The Great Power Struggle: China’s Blue Dragon vs. America’s Indo-Pacific StrategyBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo In the tumultuous arena of global power, a high-stakes chess match unfolds in the Indo-Pacific. On one side stands China, advancing its formidable “Blue Dragon” strategy, a geopolitical gambit aimed at asserting dominance over crucial maritime routes and expanding its sphere of influence. On the…
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Continue reading →: Sweetened Doom: Why We Must Increase Taxes on Sugary BeveragesBy Louis ‘Barok’ C. Biraogo In the silent kitchens of the Philippines, as mothers pour sugary drinks into their children’s glasses, a quiet health crisis brews. The Philippine government, with noble intentions, implemented a sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) tax in 2018, aimed at curbing the nation’s growing obesity epidemic. Yet, six…
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Continue reading →: Revitalizing the Philippine Coconut Industry: Lessons from Ka Charlie Avila’s “Tragedy and HopeBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo Ka Charlie Avila’s forthcoming book, “Tragedy and Hope: The Story of Coconut in the Philippines,” offers a comprehensive examination of the nation’s beleaguered coconut industry. By detailing the roles and failures of the Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA), United Coconut Planters Bank (UCPB), and Coconut Industry…
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Continue reading →: Mobilizing for Safety: Herbosa’s Campaign Against the Silent Dengue DangerBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo The fight against dengue in the Philippines is far from over. Though recent data from the Department of Health (DoH) shows a heartening decline in dengue cases, with numbers dropping from 5,359 to 3,992 in just two weeks, Health Secretary Ted Herbosa’s warnings remind us…
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Continue reading →: Redemption and Renewal: Remulla’s Celebration of Second Chances on Independence DayBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo As dawn broke on June 12th, a palpable sense of anticipation filled the air at the New Bilibid Prison in Muntinlupa City. This Independence Day, the Philippines marked not just the nation’s liberation from colonial rule, but a more intimate and profound freedom for 126…
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Continue reading →: Mga Alingawngaw ng Kalayaan: Paano Pinapalakas ng Bayan Ko ni Aguilar ang Katatagan ng mga Pilipino sa Kasalukuyang Bagyong PangheopolitikaBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo Sa bawat himig ng Bayan Ko ni Freddie Aguilar, hindi lamang isang awit ang ating naririnig, kundi isang awitin na pumupukaw sa damdamin ng bawat Pilipino. Ang mga liriko, na puno ng paghahangad, sakit, at pag-asa, ay sumasalamin sa walang kamatayang diwa ng paglaban at…
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Continue reading →: Echoes of Independence: How Aguilar’s Bayan Ko Inspires Filipino Resilience in Today’s Geopolitical StormBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo In the haunting strains of Freddie Aguilar’s Bayan Ko, we find not merely a song but an anthem that stirs the soul of every Filipino. The lyrics, a poignant tapestry of longing, pain, and hope, echo through the annals of Philippine history, reflecting the nation’s…
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Continue reading →: In the Tumult of Independence: The Resonance of June 12 Across ContinentsBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo In the heart of the Southeast Asian archipelago, where the wind whispers through the palm trees and the sea embraces the shores with a gentle murmur, the Philippines commemorates June 12, the day that birthed its spirit of freedom from the iron grip of Spanish…
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Continue reading →: Supreme Court’s Bold Action Against Judge Almada’s Corruption: A Stern Warning to All Public ServantsBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo In a landmark decision that reverberates through the corridors of justice, the Supreme Court of the Philippines has struck down one of its own with a powerful message: corruption and moral depravity have no place in our judiciary. In a scathing 42-page per curiam Decision,…
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Continue reading →: Beyond the Billions: Escudero Challenges P23 Billion Senate Building BudgetBy Louis ‘Barok’ C. Biraogo In an era where economic crises are the order of the day and where every penny counts for millions of Filipinos struggling to make ends meet, Senator Francis Escudero’s recent revelation about the staggering cost of the new Senate building in Taguig City strikes a…
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