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Continue reading →: From Kiev to Manila: Contrasting Responses to Geopolitical ThreatsBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo In the swirling vortex of geopolitical upheaval, a curious comparison has emerged, linking the distant shores of the Philippines with the embattled landscapes of Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, during his recent visit to Manila, drew parallels between his nation’s conflict with Russia and the…
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Continue reading →: Quitain and Barbers Lead the Charge for a Drug-Free GovernmentBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo In a city long overshadowed by the specter of drug-related violence, a glimmer of integrity and accountability emerges from an unexpected corner. Vice Mayor Jay Melchor Quitain Jr. and his councilors in Davao City have made a bold declaration: they are willing to undergo drug…
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Continue reading →: Pandemic Profiteering: The Pharmally Scandal and Duque’s DilemmaBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo In the shadowy corridors of power, a revelation of seismic proportions has emerged, casting a pall over the legacy of a former leader. Former Health Secretary Francisco Duque III stands on the precipice of a decision that could alter the course of history—a potential state…
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Continue reading →: The Perils and Promise of Rice Tariff Cuts in the PhilippinesBy Louis ‘Barok’ C. Biraogo || In a move that could reshape the economic landscape for millions of Filipinos, the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) board, chaired by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., has slashed the tariff on rice imports from 35 percent to 15 percent. This decision, encapsulated in…
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Continue reading →: Smoke and Mirrors: PAGCOR’s Dance of Deception Amidst Bamban POGO ControversyBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo As the shadow of controversy looms over the Bamban, Tarlac POGO site, the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (PAGCOR) finds itself thrust into the spotlight, defending its regulatory mandate amidst a cacophony of accusations. But are these allegations warranted, or merely a smokescreen to deflect…
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Continue reading →: Hypocrisy in the High Seas: China’s Baseless Accusations Against the PhilippinesBy Louis ‘Barok’ C. Biraogo In the convoluted world of international diplomacy, few arenas are as fraught with tension as the South China Sea. Yet, the recent tirades from China accusing the Philippines of “forming blocs and flexing muscles” underscore not just a geopolitical standoff, but a profound hypocrisy that…
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Continue reading →: From Promise to Reality: Marcos Jr. Delivers Game-Changing Support for Public School EducatorsBy Louis ‘Barok’ C. Biraogo In the intricate halls of Philippine politics, where promises often collide with obstacles and progress is elusive, a pillar of inspiration emerged on Monday as President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. wielded his pen to sign a groundbreaking law aimed at uplifting the unsung heroes of…
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Continue reading →: Remulla and Hontiveros closes in on QuiboloyBy Louis ‘Barok’ C. Biraogo In the murky depths of deceit and depravity, the sinister specter of Pastor Apollo Quiboloy casts a long shadow over the innocent. Accused of heinous crimes against the vulnerable, Quiboloy’s alleged reign of terror teeters on the precipice of exposure and retribution. Enter Justice Secretary…
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Continue reading →: FBI tracks Quiboloy: Web of deceit exposedBy Louis ‘Barok’ C. Biraogo As the sun sets over the glorious peak of the Tamayong Prayer Mountain, Davao City, a darkness descends upon the halls of faith and power. The news of Central District of California Judge Terry Hatter Jr.’s order to unseal the arrest warrants against Pastor Apollo…
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Continue reading →: Justice Prevails: The Unfolding Drama of AMA Rural Bank and the BSPBy Louis ‘Barok’ C. Biraogo Sometimes, justice has a way of slicing through the fog of bureaucratic indifference, revealing the stark outlines of arrogance and bad faith. The recent decision by the Court of Appeals (CA) Twelfth Division against top officials of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and the…
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