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Continue reading →: Mayor Sotto’s City Hall Dream: Bigger Than Burj Khalifa, Pricier Than a Moon BaseBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo Yessssss, Pasig City, home of the latest entry in the “Most Expensive Edifices in the Known Universe” competition. Move over Burj Khalifa and the International Space Station, there’s a new kid on the block – the P9.6 billion Pasig City Hall Complex! The news has…
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Continue reading →: The Shadowy Side of Law Enforcement: Major General Caramat and the Raid on Bamban POGOBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo In the early hours of March 13, 2024, a high-stakes raid on the Zun Yuan POGO in Bamban, Tarlac, should have marked a triumph for Philippine law enforcement. Instead, it has unraveled into a web of intrigue and controversy that now threatens to tarnish the…
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Continue reading →: The Jude Bacalso Incident: A Lesson in Advocacy, Sensitivity, and AccountabilityBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo In the ever-evolving landscape of LGBTQ rights and sensitivity, Jude Bacalso, a well-known Cebuano personality, finds herself at the center of a heated controversy. The incident, which involved Bacalso reprimanding a restaurant server for addressing her as “sir,” has sparked a nationwide debate on gender…
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Continue reading →: President Marcos Ends POGOs: A Nation’s Bold Stand Against Crime and CorruptionBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo THE shadow of the Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) has loomed large over the archipelago for years, casting a long, troubling silhouette. In his 2024 State of the Nation Address, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. declared a decisive end to this chapter, announcing the prohibition…
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Continue reading →: A Brewing Storm in the South China Sea: The Tumultuous ‘Provisional Agreement’ between the Philippines and ChinaBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo In the simmering cauldron of the South China Sea, the latest episode in the territorial dispute between the Philippines and China has unveiled yet another layer of complexity and intrigue. The provisional agreement on resupply missions to the BRP Sierra Madre, stranded on Ayungin Shoal,…
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Continue reading →: Clash of Claims: The Philippines, Vietnam, and Taiwan’s Legal Battle Over the South China SeaBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo In the vast expanse of the South China Sea, a new chapter in the age-old maritime dispute unfolds, casting a shadow over regional stability and raising the stakes for international diplomacy. The latest twist in this enduring saga comes as Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs…
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Continue reading →: Lotilla Under Fire: Allegations of Favoritism and Graft Shake Philippine Energy SectorBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo The smell of scandal wafts through the corridors of power as progressive groups level graft charges against the Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Raphael Lotilla. The allegations are grave: violation of a coal moratorium to favor AboitizPower’s expansion in Toledo City, Cebu. As the drama…
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Continue reading →: Carpio Calls for Round Two: The Philippines vs. China in Maritime ArbitrationBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo In a notable turn of events, retired Supreme Court Senior Associate Justice Antonio Carpio has urged the Philippines to file another arbitration case against China, following Beijing’s objection to Manila’s claim for an extended continental shelf in the West Philippine Sea. Carpio’s assertions are rooted…
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Continue reading →: Quiboloy’s Guide to Legal Evasion: Disappearing Acts for DummiesBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo Ladies and gentlemen, gather ’round for the latest episode of “Televangelists Gone Wild!” Our star? None other than Apollo Quiboloy, the fugitive preacher who’s making headlines for all the wrong reasons. This is the man who claims to be the “Appointed Son of God” but…
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Continue reading →: AI in Politics: The Fake Video Destabilizing the Marcos AdministrationBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo In an era where artificial intelligence (AI) and deepfake technology are evolving at breakneck speed, we find ourselves grappling with new and insidious threats to democracy and political stability. The recent “pulvoronic video” purportedly showing President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. using illegal drugs is a chilling…
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