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Continue reading →: David vs. Goliath: Philippines Wields Legal and Moral Power Against China’s Sea AggressionBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo As China’s shadow looms ever larger over the West Philippine Sea, the Philippines faces an existential challenge. The maritime confrontations are not just a regional flashpoint but a test of international order and justice. Ray Powell, a maritime security expert and director at Stanford University’s…
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Continue reading →: Under Pascual’s Leadership: DTI and TikTok to Revolutionize Content Creation in the PhilippinesBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo In a world increasingly shaped by digital connectivity, the announcement of a potential partnership between the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and TikTok to establish a content creator academy in the Philippines is not just news; it’s a beacon of hope and opportunity. As…
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Continue reading →: Ascending the Economic Ladder: The Philippines’ Steady Climb to Upper-Middle Income StatusBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo In the shadowed halls of progress, a suspenseful transformation is quietly unfolding in the Philippines, with implications that could reverberate across the archipelago. The World Bank’s recent prognosis that the Philippines will ascend to upper-middle income status later than the government’s 2025 target sends a…
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Continue reading →: A Legal Blunder: China’s Own Argument Supports the Philippine Claim in the West Philippine SeaBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo The swirling dispute over the West Philippine Sea has taken an unexpected turn. Former Philippine Supreme Court Senior Associate Justice Antonio Carpio’s recent revelation that China, through its invocation of the Treaty of Washington, may have inadvertently bolstered Manila’s territorial claims is nothing short of…
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Continue reading →: Stabilizing Rice Prices: Romualdez’s Strategy for a Secure Filipino FutureBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo In a bold and pragmatic move, Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez has sought to quell public apprehensions surrounding President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s decision to reduce rice tariffs. In his latest press briefing, Romualdez assured the nation that this tariff adjustment is not a precursor to a…
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Continue reading →: Legal Rights vs. Coercive Might: The Philippines’ Struggle in the South China SeaBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo In a world where the fragile fabric of peace is perpetually strained, the South China Sea stands as a powder keg teetering on the brink of explosion. At its heart lies the contested Ayungin Shoal, a symbol of national pride for the Philippines and an…
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Continue reading →: Philippines Leads ASEAN’s Bold Push for Maritime PeaceBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo In the shadow of mounting tensions in the South China Sea, the Philippines has boldly stepped onto the regional stage, advocating for a new era of cooperation and diplomacy. The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) coast guard conference in Davao City stands as a…
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Continue reading →: Smart Campus Revolution: Romualdez Champions Tech-Forward Education in RomblonBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo In an era where the future is increasingly shaped by technological prowess, Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez’s inauguration of Romblon State University’s (RSU) University Information System (UIS) marks a pivotal moment. This initiative, a cornerstone of the university’s ICT Modernization Program, stands to transform not just…
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Continue reading →: Beyond the Treaty of Paris: Marcos Jr. Affirms the Full Scope of Philippine TerritoryBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo In a rare moment of political clarity and historical rectification, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has articulated a crucial truth about Philippine territorial sovereignty. During his policy speech at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, Marcos declared that the nation’s territory is not confined merely to…
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Continue reading →: The Philippines’ FDI Exodus: Resuscitating a Stagnant EconomyBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo As the Asia-Pacific region celebrates a surge in foreign direct investments (FDI), the Philippines finds itself at the bottom of the barrel, grappling with the ignominy of receiving the least number of new projects in 2023. While neighboring nations bask in the glow of economic…
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