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Continue reading →: Romualdez’s Bold Move: The Promise and Peril of a Six-Year Term for Barangay and SK LeadersBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo IN THE halls of the Philippine Congress, a proposal is stirring—a proposal that could reshape the fabric of grassroots democracy. House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez and other prominent lawmakers have introduced a bill that seeks to extend the term of barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK)…
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Continue reading →: Bato’s Masterclass: How to Dodge Accountability and Still Demand CourtesyBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo IN A plot twist that no one saw coming—except perhaps anyone who’s been awake for the past six years—Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa has taken it upon himself to protect the noble institution of parliamentary courtesy. Yes, this is the same Bato who, while chief…
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Continue reading →: Vico Sotto Under Fire: Analyzing the First Graft Case Against Pasig’s Reformist MayorBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo PASIG City Mayor Vico Sotto, known for his transparency and progressive governance, is facing his first graft complaint since assuming office in 2019. This complaint, filed by Ethelmart Austria Cruz, a purported Pasig resident, accuses Sotto of various offenses, including graft, grave misconduct, and serious…
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Continue reading →: Supreme Court Rules: QC Government’s Attempt to Seize Manila Seedling Bank Property OverturnedBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo IN A recent and significant ruling, the Supreme Court of the Philippines has decisively invalidated the Quezon City (QC) government’s actions against the Manila Seedling Bank Foundation (MSBF). This decision, rendered on July 30, 2024, and publicized on August 8, 2024, has marked a critical…
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Continue reading →: Dela Rosa’s Dramatic Meltdown: The ICC Drama ContinuesBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo IN A display of rhetorical gymnastics worthy of a Sinulog Festival parade performance, Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa has expressed his deep dismay over recent statements made by Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin “Boying” Remulla and Solicitor General Menardo Guevarra regarding the International Criminal Court (ICC)…
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Continue reading →: Manila’s Sustainability Report: We May Be 93rd, But At Least We’re ConsistentBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo IN WHAT can only be described as a triumphant moment of near-adequacy, Manila has heroically claimed the 93rd spot out of 100 in the Sustainable Cities Index for 2024. That’s right, baroks—while other cities are out there basking in their green energy initiatives, world-class public…
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Continue reading →: UP and AFP Team Up: Because Nothing Says ‘Academic Freedom’ Like a Military ParadeBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo IN WHAT can only be described as the most unexpected power couple since ketchup and ice cream, the University of the Philippines (UP) and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) have decided to collaborate in a daring initiative to simultaneously advance national security and…
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Continue reading →: NBI’s New Strategy: Search Only the Comfortable Parts of Quiboloy’s HideoutsBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo IN AN absolutely shocking turn of events that has left the nation reeling, the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has heroically failed to find Pastor Apollo Quiboloy at his own compound in Davao City. Yes, the same compound that he owns, controls, and presumably haunts…
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Continue reading →: Marcos Jr. Catches a Cold? Harry Roque Prescribes VP Sara as the Cure!By Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo WELL, baroks, in the ever-entertaining circus that is Philippine politics, we have yet another episode that’s sure to leave you scratching your head and asking, “Is this real life?” Enter Harry Roque, the former presidential spokesperson who apparently missed his true calling as a scriptwriter…
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Continue reading →: Targeting the Hydra: How the PNP is Recalibrating the Drug WarBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo THE Philippines’ war on drugs, once marked by the relentless and bloody crackdown under former President Rodrigo Duterte, has taken a new turn. The recalibrated approach by the Philippine National Police (PNP) under President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. promises a more humane strategy focused on the…
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