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Continue reading →: Bridging the Power Gap: Resolving the Rift Between DOE and IGACOSBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo In the humid air of Davao City, a silent but potent conflict brews between the Department of Energy (DOE) and the Island Garden City of Samal (IGACOS). This power struggle, both literal and figurative, holds the livelihoods of the island’s inhabitants in its grip, with…
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Continue reading →: Harry Roque’s POGO Controversy: Unmasking Protectors or Protecting Himself?”By Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo In the corridors of power, where shadows often obscure the truth, a new drama is unfolding. Harry Roque, the former presidential spokesperson, has declared his intention to unmask the so-called protectors of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) at a Senate hearing. Roque, a familiar face…
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Continue reading →: Gunning Down a National Treasure: The Hunt for Mangayon’s KillerBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo In the heart of the lush forests of Compostela, Davao de Oro, a tragic tale unfolded—a tale that starkly reminds us of the fragility of our natural heritage and the human actions that threaten it. The Philippine Eagle, “Mangayon,” symbolizing the nation’s wild spirit, fell…
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Continue reading →: Cracks in the System: The Fraudulent Citizenship Scheme of POGO Owner Cassandra Li OngBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo THE AIR was thick with tension as the revelations unfolded. Cassandra Li Ong, a major stakeholder in the land where the raided Pampanga Philippine offshore gaming operator (Pogo) sits, is under intense scrutiny. Her ties to the scheme used by the disgraced Bamban, Tarlac Mayor…
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Continue reading →: Auditing the Auditor: A Tale of Corruption and ConcealmentBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo In a stunning display of ethical bankruptcy, the Commission on Audit (COA) has rightfully dismissed a state auditor for egregious misconduct, exposing a breach of trust that underscores the pervasive corruption within certain governmental circles. This auditor, cloaked in anonymity by COA’s own rules, stands…
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Continue reading →: Watts of Corruption: Exposing the Sweetheart Deals in the Energy MarketBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo The controversy surrounding the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) and its management of the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) is a tangled web of legal, ethical, and political issues. Recent revelations have put the Independent Electricity Market Operator of the Philippines Inc. (IEMOP)…
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Continue reading →: Closing the Gates: Marcos’s War on Pogos and Legal LoopholesBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo As the sun set on a humid Manila evening, the tension within the Batasang Pambansa could be felt by all present. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive to ban all Philippine offshore gaming operators (Pogos) had received thunderous applause and a standing ovation, yet a cloud…
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Continue reading →: Stripped Protection: The Controversial Recall of VP Sara Duterte’s Security DetailBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo THE relief of 75 Philippine National Police (PNP) personnel assigned to Vice President Sara Duterte marks a significant and controversial development in the landscape of Philippine politics. As we delve into this unfolding drama, it’s essential to understand the historical precedent of assigning security details…
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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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