Written by: Jaira Lou V. Batangan and Ralph Ezra B. Viola Heaven is a place on Earth. Apparently, it is in Davao City. Pastor Apollo Quiboloy, the self-proclaimed Appointed Son of God and Owner of the Universe, is the leader of the Davao-based religious sect, Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC), which he founded in 1985. … Continue reading Heavenly Claims, Earthly Charges: Apollo Quiboloy Faces Serious Legal Allegations
The Rise and Fall of Alice Guo: From Promising Mayor to Controversial Figure
Written by: Louise Alexandra Dia and Maria Georgina T. Silva The case of Alice Guo (Guo) has sparked significant public interest and debate. From being summoned by the Senate for possible connections with illegal Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) to being accused of being a Chinese spy and having a fake identity, widespread speculation about … Continue reading The Rise and Fall of Alice Guo: From Promising Mayor to Controversial Figure
THE WEST PHILIPPINE SEA DISPUTE: A GEOPOLITICAL STORM RAGING OFF THE COAST
Written By: Carlo Alfonso S. Sales and Kristi Anne Sharmaine S. Biares The West Philippine Sea (WPS) dispute has existed for far longer than previously known by the collective consciousness of the Filipino peopleโlike a tumor, quietly corroding Philippine sovereignty. It metastasized on April 8, 2012, when China forcefully seized Scarborough Shoal, just 124 nautical … Continue reading THE WEST PHILIPPINE SEA DISPUTE: A GEOPOLITICAL STORM RAGING OFF THE COAST
27th IPRA Commemoration: Modern Exploitation of Ancestral Lands
Written By: Gabrielle L. Pangan and Milliene Ianah R. Rocas In October 2024, the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) celebrated a month-long festivity for the 27th anniversary of the R.A. No. 8371, otherwise known as the Indigenous Peoplesโ Rights Act (IPRA), which recognizes and promotes the rights of Indigenous Cultural Communities/Indigenous Peoples (ICCs/IPs) in … Continue reading 27th IPRA Commemoration: Modern Exploitation of Ancestral Lands
Dark Dealings: The Rise and Fall of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators
Written by Zionel T. Bayan and Peter Wald C. Saguirel III The introduction of the Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) system back in 2003 which allowed for remote gambling, was considered a potential economic opportunity back then for being a key revenue stream for the country. However, what seemed like a promising venture quickly became … Continue reading Dark Dealings: The Rise and Fall of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators
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