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Continue reading →: Between the Dragon and the Eagle: Can the Philippines Avoid Becoming a US Proxy?By Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo Amidst the tense currents of the South China Sea, a storm is gathering. The recent remarks by Maria Lourdes Tiquia, a seasoned political analyst and founder of PUBLiCUS Asia, have cast a long shadow over the future of Philippine foreign policy. “The Philippines cannot be…
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Continue reading →: Legislative Treachery: The Senate’s Shocking Fiscal MismanagementBy Louis ‘Barok’ C. Biraogo In the recent clash between Senate Minority Leader Aquilino Pimentel III and the “Young Guns” of the House of Representatives, the spotlight has shifted from substantive governance to a contentious blame game. At the heart of the dispute is the dramatically increasing cost of the…
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Continue reading →: Escape or Accountability?: The High-Stakes House Arrest of Arnolfo TevesBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo The air is thick with anticipation as the saga of former Congressman Arnolfo Teves unfolds, his fate teetering on the edge of an international legal precipice. Under house arrest in Timor Leste, Teves’s predicament brings to mind a classic narrative of justice grappling with the…
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Continue reading →: From Champagne Toasts to Internet Roasts: The 10-Second Sip with Liza and ChizBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo In an age where every blink and breath can go viral, it seems even a 10-second champagne sip can stir up a tempest in a wine glass. This time, it was First Lady Liza Araneta Marcos who found herself at the center of a social…
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Continue reading →: Inside the Operation: Scrutinizing PNP Tactics in the Quiboloy RaidBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo The Philippines recently witnessed a dramatic encounter as police forces executed a high-profile raid on properties owned by Pastor Apollo Quiboloy, who stands accused of human trafficking and child abuse. The operation has sparked a national debate, with former President Rodrigo Duterte labeling it as…
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Continue reading →: From Unity to Division: Tracing the Brewing Split Within the UniTeamBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo As the smoke from the 2022 Philippine elections clears, the formidable UniTeam alliance between President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte appears to be dissipating into the ether. The alliance that propelled them to a decisive victory over their opponents seems to…
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Continue reading →: United for Change: The Power of Romualdez and Escudero’s Legislative SynergyBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo In the annals of legislative history, moments of unity and cooperation often shine brightest. Such a moment unfolded recently in the Philippines, as Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez and Senate President Chiz Escudero joined forces to steer the nation’s legislative agenda. This meeting, held in Malacañang,…
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Continue reading →: A New Dawn for the Philippines: World Bank’s Growth Forecast Offers Hope Amidst Global UncertaintyBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo In its latest Global Economic Prospects report, the World Bank has delivered a welcome message to the Philippines: a growth forecast of 5.9% for 2025, up from 5.8% for 2024. This projection isn’t just a number on a page; it signals a promising trajectory for…
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Continue reading →: High Stakes, High Hopes: The Philippines’ Nuclear EnergyBy Louis ‘Barok’ C. Biraogo The Philippines, grappling with its burgeoning energy demands and the climate imperative, is casting a long-term bet on nuclear power to eventually supplant its reliance on liquefied natural gas (LNG). This audacious pivot, spearheaded by the nation’s largest private electric utility, Manila Electric Co. (Meralco),…
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Continue reading →: From Office to Prison: Mayor Villarosa’s Dereliction of Duty ExposedBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo In a watershed ruling that sends a clear and chilling message to public officials across the Philippines, the Sandiganbayan has found former Mamburao, Occidental Mindoro Mayor Voltaire Anthony Villarosa guilty of a gross dereliction of duty. Villarosa’s tenure was marred by a flagrant violation of…
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