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Continue reading →: Supreme Court Rules Against Electric Cooperatives’ Exclusive Franchises: A Legal AnalysisBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo IN A landmark decision, the Supreme Court of the Philippines has dismissed the petition of the Iloilo Electric Cooperative, Inc. I, II, and III (ILECOs), challenging the constitutionality of Republic Act (RA) 11918. This law expanded the franchise of MORE Electric and Power Corp. (MORE)…
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Continue reading →: Caught Between Worlds: SOJ Remulla’s Stance on Interpol and International JusticeBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo THE clashing tides of justice and sovereignty are once again causing ripples in the Philippines. In an unexpected twist, DOJ Secretary Boying Remulla announced that the Philippines will not obstruct Interpol from arresting suspects wanted by the International Criminal Court (ICC). This stance comes despite…
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Continue reading →: Fake Academic Credentials on Social Media: Legal Implications ExploredBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo THE recent scandal involving Miecha Angeli M. Bisnar’s false claim of receiving a high thesis grade in the Juris Doctor Program at St. Mary’s College of Tagum (SMCT) reveals a disturbing trend in the misuse of social media to fabricate academic achievements. This incident not…
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Continue reading →: Interpol’s Veiled ‘Blue Notices’ and the Shadows Over Philippine Law Enforcement
In the dim corridors of international justice, where diplomacy and law intertwine with secrecy and power, a new chapter unfolds in the Philippines’ tumultuous battle against drugs. The International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) recently declined to confirm whether Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa and four other former and current police…
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Continue reading →: Diplomacy Triumphs: The Implications of the Philippines’ Peaceful South China Sea Ro-Re MissionBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo IN A region fraught with tension and historical grievances, the Philippines’ untroubled resupply mission to the Second Thomas Shoal marks a significant yet precarious step toward stability. The recent operation, conducted under a new provisional agreement with China, transpired without incident, a rarity in the…
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Continue reading →: Threat to Energy Security? Court Halts Meralco’s Power Supply Bidding Amid Malampaya Consortium’s Legal ChallengeBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo The recent decision by the Taguig Regional Trial Court (RTC) to issue a temporary restraining order (TRO) halting Meralco’s competitive selection process (CSP) for its 600-megawatt and 400-megawatt power supply requirements has spotlighted the ongoing tension between the country’s largest electricity distributor and the consortium…
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Continue reading →: Fair Play Under Fire: Navratilova’s Battle Against the IOC’s Gender PolicyBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo THE Paris 2024 Olympics have barely begun, yet they are already mired in controversy, raising profound questions about fairness, ethics, and the very future of competitive sports. At the heart of this storm is the decision by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to allow two…
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Continue reading →: Drug Smuggling Showdown: Trillanes’ Battle Against Duterte and Co.By Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo Background In May 2017, a massive 602.2 kilograms of crystal meth (shabu), worth P6.4 billion, was seized at the Manila International Container Port. The shabu shipment from China had slipped through the Bureau of Customs’ (BOC) alert system, utilizing the “Green Lane,” which bypasses further…
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Continue reading →: When Harry Met AR: The Bromance No One Saw ComingBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo OKAY baroks, brace yourselves. This story is like a reality TV show, but with less talent and more questionable decisions. Our leading man? Alberto Rodulfo “AR” Dela Serna, the Mr. Supranational PH Winner, who’s gone from strutting on stage to strutting into Senate inquiries. Imagine…
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Continue reading →: Strategic Shadows: Examining the U.S. Blueprint for MindanaoBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo In A social media post that provocatively intertwines historical insight with contemporary geopolitical analysis, a former Philippine diplomat has unveiled a bold and provocative scenario: the United States aims to separate Mindanao from the Philippines to establish military bases, thereby gaining a strategic gateway to…
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