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Continue reading →: Court Orders Ignored: Convicted General Garcia Evades P408-M Fine PaymentBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo From Spark to Fire: Tracing the Controversy’s Origins THE controversy surrounding Carlos Garcia, a retired Army major general and former military comptroller, traces back to the Arroyo administration. Garcia was at the center of the “pabaon system” scandal, which involved giving hefty cash gifts to…
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Continue reading →: Duterte and Go Face Fresh Plunder Charges Over Controversial P16-B Frigate DealBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo IN THE latest turn of the ongoing saga between Senator Antonio Trillanes IV and former President Rodrigo Duterte, a fresh plunder complaint has been lodged against Duterte, Senator Bong Go, and several former Department of National Defense officials. This 50-page complaint, submitted to the Department…
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Continue reading →: A Home for Every Filipino: President Marcos Jr.’s Ambitious Housing VisionBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo In the grand halls of Malacañan Palace, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. recently issued a directive that could redefine the future of housing in the Philippines. By ordering an adjustment to the target of building six million housing units by 2028, he has pivoted the…
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Continue reading →: Cross-Border Defamation: PCSO GM Robles Challenges Vlogger ‘Maharlika’ in California CourtBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo In A significant development, Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) General Manager Melquiades Robles has filed defamation, defamation per se, and invasion of privacy complaints against vlogger Claire Contreras, known as “Maharlika.” This case, lodged in the Central District Court of California, raises critical legal issues…
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Continue reading →: Senator Padilla’s Constitutional Misfire: A Prelude to Legal OblivionBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo IN A move as baffling as it is audacious, Senator Robinhood Padilla has thrust himself into the constitutional spotlight with a petition that reveals a startling ignorance of the law or a perilous reliance on incompetent legal counsel. Last Monday, Padilla, who chairs the Senate…
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Continue reading →: China’s Brazen Land Grab in the South China Sea: A Call for ActionBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo IN AN audacious move that underscores its contempt for international law, China has reclaimed an alarming 3,000 hectares in the South China Sea, including features within the Philippines’ Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). This brazen land grab, coupled with the militarization of these artificial islands, starkly…
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Continue reading →: POGO Predicament: Assessing Harry Roque’s Legal and Ethical DilemmasBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo Background of the Controversy Harry Roque, a prominent figure in Philippine politics and law, finds himself under intense scrutiny. As a former human rights lawyer and spokesperson for President Rodrigo Duterte, Roque’s involvement with the Philippine offshore gaming operator (POGO) Lucky South 99 raises significant…
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Continue reading →: Regulatory Overreach Corrected: Supreme Court Reverses BSP and PDIC Actions on AMA BankBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo In a significant legal development, the Supreme Court (SC) has upheld the Court of Appeals’ (CA) decision to reinstate AMA Rural Bank of Mandaluyong to full operational status. This decision, which denied the petitions of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and the Philippine Deposit…
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Continue reading →: Legal Storm: Harry Roque, Corporate Entanglements, and the Hunt for Justice”By Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo THE sudden descent of the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) into the serene town of Tuba, Benguet, has unearthed a web of intrigue that entangles one of the Philippines’ most recognizable political figures, former presidential spokesman Harry Roque, and his wife Mylah. This investigation follows…
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Continue reading →: P90-B PhilHealth Fund Transfer: A Legal Showdown at the Supreme CourtBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo IN A recent turn of events, Senator Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III, alongside former finance undersecretary Cielo Magno, doctors, and public health advocates, has filed a petition before the Supreme Court to halt the transfer of nearly P90 billion from the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth)…
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