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Continue reading →: Rescheduled Trials and Legal Tactics: What’s Next for Apollo Quiboloy?By Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo In a notable legal development, the District Court in the Central District of California has postponed the hearing for the case involving Apollo Quiboloy, leader of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC), and his co-accused. Initially slated for November 5, 2024, the trial is now…
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Ethics Over Profit: Why E-Sabong Must Remain Suspended
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Continue reading →: Ethics Over Profit: Why E-Sabong Must Remain SuspendedBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo For centuries, cockfighting has been a part of many cultures worldwide, a brutal spectacle where two roosters, equipped with sharp blades, fight to the death. This bloodsport, rooted in history, often drew crowds that saw it as a test of animal prowess and human betting…
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From Corner Store to Digital Powerhouse: The Future of Filipino Entrepreneurship
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Continue reading →: From Corner Store to Digital Powerhouse: The Future of Filipino EntrepreneurshipBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo In the heart of Makati City, a quiet revolution is brewing, one that promises to transform the very fabric of Filipino society. The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), under the visionary leadership of Secretary Fred Pascual, has embarked on a daring initiative: the “Tindahan…
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Continue reading →: Empowering Minds: How DSWD’s ‘Tara, Basa!’ is Bridging the Literacy GapBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo In the lively thoroughfares of Manila, a gentle yet impactful revolution takes root. The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has embarked on an ambitious initiative that could reshape the educational landscape of the Philippines. “Tara, Basa!”—a program designed to train college students to…
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Testing the Waters – The Philippines, China, and the Limits of U.S. Defense Promises
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Continue reading →: Testing the Waters – The Philippines, China, and the Limits of U.S. Defense PromisesBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo China is once again pushing the envelope in its territorial dispute with the Philippines, probing the boundaries of a crucial U.S.-Philippines defense pact. In a series of recent confrontations in the contested waters of the South China Sea, Beijing has employed “gray zone tactics,” actions…
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Continue reading →: A Race Against Time – The Fight to Save the Philippine EagleBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo In the dense forests of Burauen, Leyte, a flicker of hope took flight as two Philippine eagles soared into the sky. Carlito and Uswag, a six-year-old female and a three-year-old male, were released as part of the Philippine Eagle Reintroduction Program, a beacon of optimism…
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Dutertes Eye 3 Senate Seats: What It Means for Philippine Politics
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Continue reading →: Dutertes Eye 3 Senate Seats: What It Means for Philippine PoliticsBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo The Philippine political landscape is once again in flux as former President Rodrigo Duterte and his children prepare for potential Senate bids. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. responded to this political maneuvering with a nonchalant “It’s a free country,” reflecting the uncertainty that often accompanies pre-election…
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Continue reading →: Timor-Leste Grants Philippines’ Request for Arnie Teves Extradition: Analyzing the Next Legal StepsBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo The recent announcement that Timor-Leste has granted the Philippines’ request for the extradition of former Negros Oriental Rep. Arnolfo Teves marks a significant development in a high-profile legal saga. This extradition, facilitated by the attorney general of Timor-Leste, paves the way for Teves to face…
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Truth Under Siege: How Disinformation Threatens Peace in the South China Sea
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Continue reading →: Truth Under Siege: How Disinformation Threatens Peace in the South China SeaBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo In the shadows of modern geopolitics, where truth is often a casualty of strategic manipulation, the battle for the West Philippine Sea stands as a testament to the pernicious power of disinformation. As Foreign Secretary Enrique Manalo took the stage at the East-West Center’s 2024…
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Ghost Owners and Deadly Games: The Unseen Threat of POGO Operations
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Continue reading →: Ghost Owners and Deadly Games: The Unseen Threat of POGO OperationsBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo In the bustling heart of Manila, an insidious shadow is creeping across the landscape, threatening to undermine the very fabric of Philippine society. The revelation of Merlie Joy Castro, a simple vendor turned BPO worker, as a supposed owner of a shady offshore gaming corporation…






