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Continue reading →: Pagdurusa sa Kasal, Wakasan na: Paano Pinalalaya ng Divorce Bill ang mga Karapatan ng mga PilipinoSa isang nakagagalak na pangyayari, ang Mababang Kapulungan ng Pilipinas ay gumawa ng di-inaasahang hakbang: inaprubahan nila ang Divorce Bill, House Bill 9349, sa isang bansa kung saan ang konsepto ng kalayaang magpakasal ay kasing mailap ng isang unicorn. Sa 131 boto na pabor, 109 boto na tutol, at 20…
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Continue reading →: Mula sa Pagiging Lokal na mga Bayani tungo sa Paging Pandaigdigang mga Kampeon: Pinangunahan ni Herbosa ang Delegasyon ng Pilipinas sa ika-77 WHAHabang papalapit ang ika-77 World Health Assembly, isang delegasyon mula sa Pilipinas, na pinamumunuan ng mapangitaing Secretary of Health na si Teodoro J. Herbosa, ay dumating sa Geneva, Switzerland. Ang asembliyang ito, ang pinakamataas na pagtitipon ng World Health Organization, ay nagsisilbing larangan para hubugin ang mga patakaran sa kalusugan…
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Continue reading →: Beyond the Law: Can the NGPA Break the Chains of Corruption?
In the shady world of government procurement, where the scent of corruption often hangs heavy, a glimmer of hope emerges in the form of the New Government Procurement Act (NGPA). Senator Juan Edgardo Angara, bearer of this legislative torch, heralds its arrival as a pillar of transparency and accountability, promising…
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Continue reading →: Misconduct and Missteps: The Double Jeopardy Facing Mayor Rama
In a dramatic turn of events that seems to be lifted from a legal thriller, the Court of Appeals dismissed Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama’s appeal against his six-month preventive suspension. The dismissal, grounded in procedural missteps, underscores a glaring oversight by Rama and his legal team—a blunder that has…
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Continue reading →: Footloose in the Senate: The Toe-tally Unexpected Shake-Up
In the grand theater of Philippine politics, where even a misplaced semicolon can cause a constitutional crisis, the recent Senate leadership shuffle offered a comic footnote—emphasis on the foot. According to the dramatic retelling by Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa, the proverbial last straw in the ousting of Sen. Juan…
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Continue reading →: Strategic Chess: Why Beijing May Prefer a Blockade to Armed Conflict on Taiwan
The rationale behind this strategy is multifaceted and deeply calculated. A blockade, though aggressive, offers a slew of advantages that make it a more appealing option for Beijing compared to the risks of a full-scale invasion. First and foremost, the lower risk profile of a blockade is paramount. Engaging in…
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Continue reading →: Maria Ressa, Free Speech, and the Politics of Academe: A Harvard Commencement Drama
At what should have been a celebration of intellect and achievement, Harvard’s recent Commencement turned into a battlefield for free speech and the complex politics of academe. Nobel laureate Maria Ressa, known for her courageous journalism, found herself at the center of a storm when Rabbi Hirschy Zarchi confronted her…
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Continue reading →: Bridging Futures: The Bataan-Cavite Project and a New Era for the Philippines
The dawn of a new era in Philippine infrastructure has arrived, marked by the P64-billion funding from the Beijing-based Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) for the Bataan-Cavite Interlink Bridge. This audacious project promises not just to connect two provinces but to transform the socio-economic landscape of an entire nation. The…
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Continue reading →: Justice or Vendetta? The High-Stakes Purge of Davao’s Police Force
In a move that has left the public both wary and hopeful, forty police officers in Davao City, including high-ranking station commanders, were recently relieved from their posts. The order, effective May 24, follows an intense and meticulous investigation into allegations of misconduct and extrajudicial killings, raising crucial questions about…
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Continue reading →: A Dance on the Razor’s Edge: Manila’s Strategy in the West Philippine SeaBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo In the shadow of China’s relentless advance, the Philippines stands at a perilous crossroads. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has adopted a bold, multifaceted strategy to defend the West Philippine Sea, but the future is fraught with uncertainties. As we look into the abyss of potential…
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