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Citizen Barok by Louis Barok Biraogo

Imee Marcos’ last stand: Probing Duterte, defying dynasty

“The gavel’s echo signals a fight for the Philippines’ soul” A MANILA hearing room pulses with dread. Senator Imee Marcos, her gaze fierce, leads a probe into the arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte, now caged by the ICC for alleged crimes against humanity. This isn’t just a Senate inquiry – it’s a crucible where dynasties feud, institutions falter, and a divided nation braces for impact. The gavel’s echo signals a fight for...

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“This P75 million heist isn’t an anomaly; it’s a symptom of a...

The billion-peso heist that keeps on giving

“Welcome to the grand heist, where public funds disappear faster than vaccine...

Guevarra’s recusal fiasco

“Pulling the entire OSG out of the fray instead of just stepping...

The true cost of Duterte’s drug war

“The international community—yes, the US too—must press Manila with sanctions on complicit...

The Philippines’ fight for hope amid US-China fire

“Let’s unpack the rift, learn from history, and forge a path with...

Imee Marcos’ last stand: Probing Duterte, defying dynasty

“The gavel’s echo signals a fight for the Philippines’ soul” A MANILA hearing room pulses with dread. Senator Imee Marcos, her gaze fierce, leads a probe into the arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte, now caged by the ICC for alleged crimes against humanity. This isn’t just a Senate inquiry – it’s a crucible where dynasties feud, institutions falter, and a divided nation braces for impact. The gavel’s echo signals a fight for...

P75-m heist

“This P75 million heist isn’t an anomaly; it’s a symptom of a...

The billion-peso heist that keeps on giving

“Welcome to the grand heist, where public funds disappear faster than vaccine...

Guevarra’s recusal fiasco

“Pulling the entire OSG out of the fray instead of just stepping...

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