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Continue reading →: Teetering on the Edge: South China Sea Disputes Threaten Global ConflictBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo The specter of World War III looms over the South China Sea, a region where tensions between global superpowers China and the United States are nearing a breaking point. China’s impending enforcement of a law allowing the arrest of foreign nationals in waters it claims…
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Continue reading →: Echoes of Sovereignty: Marcos’ Speech and China’s Punitive ActionsBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo In the shadowed halls of geopolitical strategy, a tense drama is unfolding in the waters of the West Philippine Sea. At its heart stands President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., a leader resolute in defending his nation’s sovereignty against the encroachments of a formidable adversary. His recent…
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Continue reading →: The Great Lip Service: Diokno’s Crucial Role in Prosecuting Duterte’s KillingsBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo The haunting echoes of Rodrigo Duterte’s deadly war on drugs continue to reverberate through the Philippine streets, a stark testament to the brutality inflicted under his regime. As the dust settles, the question lingers with increasing urgency: Why have no charges been filed against Duterte…
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Continue reading →: In the Crosshairs of Graft: The PS-DBM’s Role in the Pandemic Procurement FiascoBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo In the shady depths of bureaucratic ineptitude and alleged corruption, a saga of deceit and mismanagement unfolds, leaving the Filipino people to bear the brunt of its devastating consequences. In the latest twist of this harrowing tale, Solicitor General Menardo Guevarra has cast a damning…
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Continue reading →: From Kiev to Manila: Contrasting Responses to Geopolitical ThreatsBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo In the swirling vortex of geopolitical upheaval, a curious comparison has emerged, linking the distant shores of the Philippines with the embattled landscapes of Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, during his recent visit to Manila, drew parallels between his nation’s conflict with Russia and the…
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Continue reading →: Quitain and Barbers Lead the Charge for a Drug-Free GovernmentBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo In a city long overshadowed by the specter of drug-related violence, a glimmer of integrity and accountability emerges from an unexpected corner. Vice Mayor Jay Melchor Quitain Jr. and his councilors in Davao City have made a bold declaration: they are willing to undergo drug…
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Continue reading →: Pandemic Profiteering: The Pharmally Scandal and Duque’s DilemmaBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo In the shadowy corridors of power, a revelation of seismic proportions has emerged, casting a pall over the legacy of a former leader. Former Health Secretary Francisco Duque III stands on the precipice of a decision that could alter the course of history—a potential state…
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Continue reading →: The Perils and Promise of Rice Tariff Cuts in the PhilippinesBy Louis ‘Barok’ C. Biraogo || In a move that could reshape the economic landscape for millions of Filipinos, the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) board, chaired by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., has slashed the tariff on rice imports from 35 percent to 15 percent. This decision, encapsulated in…
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Continue reading →: Smoke and Mirrors: PAGCOR’s Dance of Deception Amidst Bamban POGO ControversyBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo As the shadow of controversy looms over the Bamban, Tarlac POGO site, the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (PAGCOR) finds itself thrust into the spotlight, defending its regulatory mandate amidst a cacophony of accusations. But are these allegations warranted, or merely a smokescreen to deflect…
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Continue reading →: Hypocrisy in the High Seas: China’s Baseless Accusations Against the PhilippinesBy Louis ‘Barok’ C. Biraogo In the convoluted world of international diplomacy, few arenas are as fraught with tension as the South China Sea. Yet, the recent tirades from China accusing the Philippines of “forming blocs and flexing muscles” underscore not just a geopolitical standoff, but a profound hypocrisy that…
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