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Continue reading →: The Shady Side of Chocolate Hills: A Chronicle of Neglect and CorruptionBy Louis ‘Barok’ C. Biraogo In the pristine, emerald landscape of Bohol, the Chocolate Hills stand as a testament to nature’s grandeur, their conical shapes an iconic symbol recognized globally. Yet, behind the beauty lies a sordid tale of corruption, neglect, and environmental degradation that now finds Bohol Governor Erico…
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Continue reading →: Road Rage and Retribution: Seeking Justice for Aniceto MateoBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo The shocking arrest of Gerard Raymond Talusan Yu, a businessman implicated in the fatal road rage shooting in the Edsa Ayala tunnel, leaves us grappling with the dark undercurrents of unchecked anger on our streets. Yu’s actions on May 28, 2024, were not just a…
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Continue reading →: From Aspiration to Achievement: The Philippines’ Economic SurgeBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo In a stirring proclamation, Finance Secretary Ralph Recto unveiled a vision that could transform the Philippines into an economic juggernaut, tripling its economy by 2033 and catapulting it into the ranks of Asia’s powerhouses. This bold forecast, announced during the Philippine Economic Briefing in Manila,…
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Framed and Vilified: Michael Macapagal’s ID Card Crisis
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Continue reading →: Framed and Vilified: Michael Macapagal’s ID Card CrisisIn the inextricable streets of Manila, a sinister tale unfolds, revealing the depths of deceit and abuse that pervade our corridors of power. At its center stands Michael Macapagal, chairman of the Philippine National Railways (PNR), unwittingly ensnared in a web of deception spun by an audacious impersonator whose actions…
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Pagdiriwang ng Isang Pamana: Ika-25 na Pandaigdigang Pagtitipon ng Upsilon Sigma Phi sa Las Vegas
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Continue reading →: Pagdiriwang ng Isang Pamana: Ika-25 na Pandaigdigang Pagtitipon ng Upsilon Sigma Phi sa Las VegasHabang pinapainit ng nag-aalab na araw ng Nevada ang masiglang lungsod ng Las Vegas, isang natatanging pagtitipon ang magliliwanag sa Orleans Hotel and Casino na magpapakita ng pambihirang pagsasamahan at pagkakaisa. Mahigit 338 kalahok, kasama ang dalawang daang Upsilonians mula sa iba’t ibang panig ng mundo na kumakatawan sa mga…
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Celebrating a Legacy: Upsilon Sigma Phi’s 25th Global Reunion in Las Vegas
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Continue reading →: Celebrating a Legacy: Upsilon Sigma Phi’s 25th Global Reunion in Las VegasAs the sweltering sun of Nevada casts its golden rays on the bustling city of Las Vegas, a remarkable gathering is set to illuminate the Orleans Hotel and Casino with an extraordinary display of camaraderie and unity. Over 338 attendees, including two hundred Upsilonians representing batches from 1955 to 2023,…
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Continue reading →: Rallying Behind the Flag: Romualdez’s Call for Unity and ResilienceIn a stirring address that resonates deeply with the national spirit, House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez has called on Filipinos to face external pressures with unyielding courage and pride. As the nation commemorates National Flag Days, his words evoke a powerful sense of unity and resilience that is both timely…
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Continue reading →: Corruption in the Courtroom: A Betrayal of Public TrustIn an alarming turn of events, a Pasay Regional Trial Court judge and the acting branch clerk of court stand accused of the egregious crime of bribery. The Supreme Court, in a resolute act of justice, has preventively suspended the judge and the clerk, launching an investigation into this scandal…
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Reaching for the Stars: How Ateneo de Davao’s Rocketry Team Inspires a Nation
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Continue reading →: Reaching for the Stars: How Ateneo de Davao’s Rocketry Team Inspires a NationIn a nation often overlooked on the global stage of science and technology, a group of students from Ateneo de Davao University (AdDU) has soared to unprecedented heights. With a name that symbolizes growth, the SIBOL Rocketry Team has etched its place in history by becoming the first Filipinos to…
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Continue reading →: Phantom Paychecks: BSP’s Integrity in Shambles Amid Ghost Employee ScandalThe recent revelation of ghost employees within the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is an abomination that strikes at the very heart of our financial integrity. The notion that our central bank, an institution that should epitomize transparency and accountability, harbored ghost employees siphoning off substantial paychecks without lifting a…






