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Citizen Barok by Louis Barok Biraogo

Pacquiao’s anti-corruption fight

“It’s a bout without a knockout.” Manny Pacquiao, who once left opponents gasping for air, has taken on a new challenge: knocking out corruption in the Philippines. The only problem? Corruption’s laughing so hard, it’s hard to hit. Pacquiao’s political punches seem to land everywhere except where it matters, while corruption keeps bouncing back, smiling like it knows something we don’t—probably because it does. And while the boxer-turned-senator gets winded from...

Libel and the media

“Catriona Gray’s case is a catalyst for change in journalistic standards.” CATRIONA Gray...

The DOJ’s unyielding crusade

“Here’s what I recommend.” Undersecretary Nicholas Ty’s position is bolstered by strong legal...

The DOJ’s unyielding crusade

“Will Alice Guo’s lawyers face disbarment for alleged misconduct?” THE Department of Justice...

Fault lines

“The real battleground lies in the hearts and minds of the public.” (Concluded...

Fault lines

“Here’s my take on the legal and political schism between Romualdez and...

Pacquiao’s anti-corruption fight

“It’s a bout without a knockout.” Manny Pacquiao, who once left opponents gasping for air, has taken on a new challenge: knocking out corruption in the Philippines. The only problem? Corruption’s laughing so hard, it’s hard to hit. Pacquiao’s political punches seem to land everywhere except where it matters, while corruption keeps bouncing back, smiling like it knows something we don’t—probably because it does. And while the boxer-turned-senator gets winded from...

Libel and the media

“Catriona Gray’s case is a catalyst for change in journalistic standards.” CATRIONA Gray...

The DOJ’s unyielding crusade

“Here’s what I recommend.” Undersecretary Nicholas Ty’s position is bolstered by strong legal...

The DOJ’s unyielding crusade

“Will Alice Guo’s lawyers face disbarment for alleged misconduct?” THE Department of Justice...

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