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Citizen Barok by Louis Barok Biraogo

Guilt is personal

“Duterte’s tactics and Hontiveros’ fight for drug war justice” AT A Senate hearing dominated by former President Rodrigo Duterte, a seasoned tactic played out: the artful dance between denial and evasion. Duterte, invoking “personal guilt” as his shield, commanded the chamber with familiar allies at his side, ensuring that the bloody aftermath of his drug war remained a mere footnote. But across from him, Risa Hontiveros stood unwavering, a lone...

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Guilt is personal

“Duterte’s tactics and Hontiveros’ fight for drug war justice” AT A Senate hearing dominated by former President Rodrigo Duterte, a seasoned tactic played out: the artful dance between denial and evasion. Duterte, invoking “personal guilt” as his shield, commanded the chamber with familiar allies at his side, ensuring that the bloody aftermath of his drug war remained a mere footnote. But across from him, Risa Hontiveros stood unwavering, a lone...

Health victory or sweetened defeat?

“Richard Gomez challenges the soda industry” As diabetes and obesity rates surge across...

De Lima’s gambit

“For Dela Rosa, the stakes are existential.” The Philippines is bracing for a...

Dynasty at a crossroads

“Marcos vs. Duterte and the battle for 2028” Once united under the “UniTeam”...

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