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
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
Democratic Dynamics: Navigating the 2025 Philippine Midterm Elections
Written By: Charmis Casella D. Abila, Kristi Anne Sharmaine S. Biares, Vince C. Glorioso, Mary Philline C. Rodriguez, Peter Wald C. Saguirel II, and Melody Jade E. Soriano On October 9, 2024, the Commission on Elections announced that 43,033 individuals had filed their certificates of candidacy (COCs) for the 2025 midterm elections. The COC filing … Continue reading Democratic Dynamics: Navigating the 2025 Philippine Midterm Elections
THE PRIZE (OR PRICE) OF DEMOCRACY
Written by: Atty. Joseph Philip T. Andres As the United States of America prepares for the January 20, 2025 inauguration of their 47th President, the returning Donald John Trump, we cannot help but think of the prize of democracy. The sovereign give their authority to the select group of individuals they have chosen to govern … Continue reading THE PRIZE (OR PRICE) OF DEMOCRACY
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