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LOOK: President Duterte and Mayor Inday Sara pose with Chinese President Xi Jinping and wife
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2018-04-10 16:50:38+08:00
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President Rodrigo Duterte and his daughter Davao City Mayor Inday Sara Duterte pose for a photo with People’s Republic of China President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan prior to the opening ceremony of Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) Annual Conference 2018 at the BFA International Convention Center in Boao, People’s Republic of China on April 10, 2018.Aside from President Xi, the Rody and Inday Sara posed with the other leaders participated to the event.This is the first time that Mayor Inday Sara joined the foreign visit of his father.Duterte together with the delegation from the Philippines attended the forum to promote the Philippines to the foreign investors.In his speech during the opening ceremony of the said forum, Duterte invited the businessmen to invest in the country while assuring the policy framework for businesses to thrive.“We are slowly making the Filipino dream a reality, as we strive to push our economy forward, we encountered challenges, but we will not be deterred.” Duterte said.“We seek to partner with responsible businesses, homegrown and foreign-based to drive the progress we envision,” he added.Duterte said that the Philippine government is working well to battle corruption and criminality.He described the ‘Build, build, build” program of the government as the “backbone” for the growth of the economy and believed that it would give more jobs to the Filipino people.“The Philippines is ready to work with all regions, to seek friendship and cooperative,” he said.Source:
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https://pinoytrending.altervista.org/president-duterte-mayor-inday-sara-pose-chinese-president-xi-jinping-wife/
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Facebook Takes Down A Post By A Cooking Blog Because It’s ‘SPAM’
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['Pol Pinoy']
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7/5/2018 0:00
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Facebook has taken down a post by a popular cooking blog, “My Bay Kitchen” (MyBayKitchen.wordpress.com) because the social media giant considered it as ‘spam.’The post was about SPAM sushi (musubi), a popular food item in Hawaii.In taking down the post, Facebook said it doesn’t allow posts that it considered spam or that violate its community standards.MyBayKitchen.wordpress.com challenged the Facebook decision to no avail.You can’t have your SPAM and eat it too.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2018/05/07/facebook-takes-down-a-post-by-a-cooking-blog-because-its-spam/#respond
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McDonald’s, AARP Launch New Ads Following French Presidential Election
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['Pol Pinoy']
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9/5/2017 0:00
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Following the election of Emmanuel Macron as the new president of France 🇫🇷, McDonald’s and AARP immediately launched their new, summer promotional ad, featuring French fries and Macron’s 64-year-old wife, respectively.McDonald’s grabbed the opporunity to launch a come-back of its original French fries 🍟, while AARP used France’s First Lady-elect to encourage more seniors to join the membership organization.The beauty of the French election, and American capitalism!
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2017/05/09/mcdonalds-aarp-launch-new-ads-following-french-presidential-election/
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Duterte Lists Songs To Be Banned From Karaoke Bars
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['Pol Pinoy']
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18/05/2016 0:00
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The transition team of Rodrigo Duterte has been very busy putting together the president-elect’s economic plan as well as a list of priority reforms he would like to implement as soon as he assumes office on June 30.Among Duterte’s plans were to impose curfew, limit the sales of alcohol, ban smoking in public and regulating the operating hours of karaoke bars.Today, Duterte’s team also released to the media a list of songs that will be permanently banned from being played in karaoke bars. The list includes:“Dancing Queen” by ABBA “I Will Always Love You” by Whitney Houston “My Way” by Frank Sinatra “Total Eclipse Of The Heart” by Bonnie Tyler “I Will Survive” by Gloria Gaynor “Let It Go” by Edina Menzel “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun” by Cyndi Lauper “Memory” (from Cats) by Barbra Streisand “And I Am Telling You” by Jennifer Hudson “Sweet Caroline” by Neil Diamond “Don’t Cry For Me Argentina” by Madonna “Endless Love” by Diana Ross and Lionel RichieThe transition team says it welcomes additions to the list. Let us know in the comments section what other songs you want banned from karaoke bars.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2016/05/18/duterte-lists-songs-to-be-banned-from-karaoke-bars/
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POPE ASKS FOR BALUT FOR FIRST DINNER IN THE PHILIPPINES
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['Pol Pinoy']
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15/01/2018 0:00
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It is no secret that Pope Francis, since being chosen leader of the Roman Catholic Church, has chosen a life of simplicity, giving up the papal limousine in favor of an old, used Fiat and opting to live in an apartment in the Vatican where he dines with other clergy and seminarians.Continuing this simple living, the Pope tonight refused the Kobe beef served for his first dinner at the Apostolic Nunciature where he will be staying during his Manila visit.Instead, he asked for a piece of balut, that lowly but delicious boiled duck embryo peddled in the streets of the metropolis and a favorite food of poor people.“I came here in solidarity with the poor and disadvantaged, so I want to eat as they eat,” the Pope said in Latin.The pope apparently liked it so much, he asked for a second serving.Viva il Papa! Long Live the Balut!
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2015/01/15/pope-asks-for-balut-for-first-dinner-in-the-philippines/
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LEA SALONGA APOLOGIZES TO FANS FOR FACEBOOK TANTRUM
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['Pol Pinoy']
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21/09/2017 0:00
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Yesterday, The Adobo Chronicles reported that Tony Award-winning Filipina actress Lea Salonga used her Facebook account to complain about people calling her ‘tita,’ a Tagalog word meaning ‘aunt’ or ‘auntie.’ She was apparently irate being called the term by peole who are not her “nephews, nieces, godchild or colleague.”Salonga’s post was considered rude, elitist and diva-esque by many of her own fans who reacted with disgust on the comments section of her Facebook post. Many of the comments pointed out that calling someone ‘tita’ is a revered Filipino custom of showing respect, much like people in Hawaii showing respect by calling women ‘auntie.’Today, on the eve of the 25th anniversary of ‘Miss Saigon,’ the musical that brought her worldwide prominence, Salonga apologized to her fans.“If I hurt anyone with my words, please forgive me. But I’d still prefer not to be called ‘tita.’ It makes me feel old,” she said.So, how then should she be addressed by fans?“You can call me ‘Aling Lea.’ It sounds better with my name than ‘Tita Lea,’ ” she pointed out.‘Aling’ is a a contraction of the Tagalog words ‘ale ng’ (miss or mrs. of) and shows respect for a woman who is not necessarily a relative or colleague. It is the male version of ‘Mang’ as in ‘Mang Tomas.’ As in ‘Mang Tomas Lechon.’To Aling Lea, apology accepted. It does sound better. Aling Lea. Miss Lea. Miss Saigon.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2014/09/21/lea-salonga-apologizes-to-fans-for-facebook-tantrum/#respond
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Time Magazine, New York Times Hacked!
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['Pol Pinoy']
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22/09/2016 0:00
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Now it can be told: two of America’s vanguards of truth and fairness — TIME magazine and The New York Times — were hacked by still unknown elements.This revelation came days after both media outlets ran pieces on the alleged extra-judicial killings under the Philippines’ Duterte administration. Both were critical of President Duterte’s war on drugs and painted an entire nation reeling from widespread lawlessness and fear.TIME’s cover story depicted armageddon in the Philippines when nightfall arrives. The NYT piece was a video interview of a Senate hearing witness who claimed to be a member of the so-called Davao Death Squad under then Mayor Duterte. (The witness’ testimony has in recent days been crumbling under cross-examination by Philippine senators.)The news organizations claimed that their “stories” were not written or produced by them. Rather, they said that someone somewhere hacked their computer systems and published/posted the embarrassingly one-sided and factless pieces.“If it truly came from us, we would have presented both sides of the story in accordance with our commitment to objectivity, truth and fairness.“This is so not like TIME or New York Times,” they said.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2016/09/22/time-magazine-new-york-times-hacked/
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Malacañang: Senator Leila De Lima Is Free To Roam
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['Pol Pinoy']
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2/6/2018 0:00
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Malacañang is finally breaking its silence over the government’s furlough denial for incrcerated Senator Leila De Lima to attend her child’s graduation.Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque told The Adobo Chronicles that contrary to claims, De Lima is not being persecuted. “She is not in solitary confinement at Camp Crame. In fact she is free to roam,” Roque said.When asked to elaborate, Roque said, “the Senator is free to roam the Internet. She has full access to her Facebook and Twitter accounts.”It wasn’t clear who is paying for the roaming charges incurred by De Lima from her jail cell.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2018/06/02/malacanang-senator-leila-de-lima-is-free-to-roam/
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PRESIDENT AQUINO CAUGHT IN TRAFFIC ON EDSA, FIRES TRANSPORTATION SECRETARY
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['Pol Pinoy']
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30/10/2017 0:00
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Noynoy Aquino today fired his Transportation Secretary, Joseph Emilio Abaya, after the Philippine president experienced first hand being caught in a traffic jam on EDSA, Metro Manila’s main and busiest thoroughfare.“Last night, I passed through EDSA and I really felt the traffic that our citizenry go through every single day and night,” Aquino said.A couple of months ago, Abaya angered Filipinos with his insensitive remarks that Metro Manila’s traffic, while really bad, “is not fatal.”In addition to Abaya, Aquino’s limousine driver was also fired for subjecting the president to the nightmarish EDSA traffic. “He could have taken the side streets and used “wang-wang,” the presidential spokesman said. “Wang-wang is a colloquial term for “siren.”Because of the traffic delay, Aquino reportedly missed his scheduled mahjong session with his sister, Kris and her friend and co-anchor Boy Abunda.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2015/10/30/president-aquino-caught-in-traffic-on-edsa-fires-transportation-secretary/#comments
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FIND OUT: 2 new surveys show Duterte’s high trust ratings amidst protests
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2017-09-23 22:55:49+08:00
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President Duterte scored a crucial point in the raging international media war initiated by his so-called yellow critics after a Washington-based think tank released yesterday a survey showing 86 percent of Filipinos having “a favorable view of Duterte” while 78 percent supported his handling of the illegal-drugs issue and 62 percent said his administration “is making progress in its anti-drug campaign.”The results of the US based Pew Research Center’s Spring 2017 Global Attitudes Survey also indicated that 78 percent of respondents believe the current economic situation is good and 57 percent are “satisfied with the direction of the country,” which was a 21 percentage point increase from 2014, which Pew Research said it last held a survey in the Philippines.Pew Research said the survey was held from February 26 to May 8, 2017, among 1,000 adult respondents.A separate but related survey of the Social Weather Stations (SWS) released the other day showed 80 percent of respondents saying they were satisfied with how democracy works in the Philippines.The survey was conducted between June 23 and 26.The SWS survey results were timed with the 45th anniversary of the declaration of martial law by the late former President Ferdinand Marcos Sr.The survey showed 61 percent of respondents prefer democracy against 19 percent who favor an authoritarian government.Mr. Duterte has waged a war on drugs that has garnered international condemnation, including accusations of crimes against humanity by the International Criminal Court but the “survey finds that Duterte is well-liked domestically and his policies, including his approach to the war on drugs, are generally popular among Filipinos,” Pew Research said.The poll showed a 57 percent majority expressing satisfacton “with the way things are going in their country,” up from 36 percent three years ago.Moreover, 78 percent of respondents believe that the economic situation in the Philippines is good, while only 20 percent said the economy is in bad shape.It also showed that among the large majority of Filipinos, or 86 percent, hold a favorable opinion of Duterte, with some 41 percent expressing “a very favorable opinion of the president” and only 12 percent of respondents expressed an unfavorable view of Duterte.It added that on five key domestic issues, around two-thirds or more approve of the job Duterte is doing.The survey showed 80 percent of respondents approved of Duterte’s handling of the economy and 78 percent favor his handling of the narcotics issues.“Large majorities also support his stance on crime, corruption and terrorism. Duterte’s handling of these issues garners widespread approval within the Philippines, regardless of demographic group,” Pew Research indicated.Drugs war gets high approvalThe survey said that even among those who view the president unfavorably, more than half, or 59 percent, approve of his handling of illegal drugs; 55 percent approve his anti-corruption policies; 55 percent go with his moves against terrorism and 54 percent approve of his economic policies.“Duterte’s detractors, however, tend to disapprove of his handling of crime (55 percent),” Pew Research said.In addition to approving Duterte’s approach to the war on drugs, a majority (62 percent) believes the government is making progress in its campaign against illegal drugs, while 21 percent said things are the same as they were in the past and only 15 percent said the government is losing ground.The survey also showed large majorities of both less-educated and more-educated Filipinos approve of Duterte’s handling of the illegal-drugs issue.Filipinos with a secondary education or above (70 percent), however, are much more likely than those with a below-secondary education (49 percent) to say that the government is making progress in its campaign against illegal drugs, Pew Research said.The survey also indicated that Filipinos also share positive views of China and its leader, President Xi Jinping and overall, the perception gap between the US and China in the Philippines is narrowing.The narrowed perception had a lot to do with the assumption of US President Trump as the survey showed 78 percent in the Philippines have a positive view of the US, down from 92 percent who expressed positive sentiment in 2015.“Despite Filipinos being the most pro-Trump nation in Pew Research Center’s spring 37-country survey, confidence in Trump now is lower than trust in then-President Barack Obama was in 2015. Currently, 69 percent have confidence in Trump to do the right thing in world affairs, compared with 94 percent who expressed such confidence in Obama in 2015,” it showed.“Despite these drops, people in the Philippines still support the US military presence in the region and say that the US would defend them should they get into a conflict with China,” Pew research said.“Three-quarters say having US military personnel based in the Philippines is a good thing for the country and 68 percent assume the US would use military force to defend their country from China,” it added.“The US has been involved militarily with the Philippines dating back to 1898, when US forces seized the islands in the Spanish-American War. A US military presence remains, despite Filipinos having gained their independence in 1946,” it added. | The Daily Tribune.What can you say about these results? Leave your comments below!
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Duterte Daily Stories
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http://duterte.today/find-2-new-surveys-show-dutertes-high-trust-ratings/
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GEORGE H.W. BUSH SOCKS AUCTIONED OFF IN LATEST GOP CAMPAIGN FUNDRAISER
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['Pol Pinoy']
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2/9/2017 0:00
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the donor will receive a pair of USED George H. W. Bush socks.The GOP said the supply of used socks is very limited, so it is advising interested campaign contributors to act fast.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2014/09/02/george-h-w-bush-socks-auctioned-off-in-latest-gop-campaign-fundraiser/?share=email
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Not Only Is Ted Cruz Not A Natural-born Citizen, He Is Also An Illegal Alien, Report Says
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['Pol Pinoy']
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15/02/2016 0:00
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (The Adobo Chronicles, Washington Bureau)- Donald Trump must be celebrating in his Penthouse Suite at the Trump Towers tonight after an article published in a non-partisan website, Family Security Matters, claimed that not only is Senator Ted Cruz not a natural-born citizen but that he also entered the U.S. illegally in 1974.Read the article HERE.Trump, a known birther (think: Barack Obama), had hinted earlier that he has the standing to sue Cruz for being a presidential candidate who is not a natural-born citizen.Cruz had always maintained that he is a U.S. citizen, born to an American mother and a Cuban father who is a Canadian citizen.Now that Cruz seems to be out of his way, will Trump go after Marco Rubio next to solidify his road to The White House?For the Republican Party, the political circus continues…(Editors’ note: While it is The Adobo Chronicles’ policy to not use the term “illegal alien” to describe undocumented immigrants, we decided to use it this one time to point out the very misguided rhetoric that Republicans subscribe to when talking about non-U.S. citizens.)
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2016/02/15/not-only-is-ted-cruz-not-a-natural-born-citizen-he-is-also-an-illegal-alien-report-says/?share=email
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Philippine National Police Criticized For Duterte And Obama Halloween Masks
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['Pol Pinoy']
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21/10/2016 0:00
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Philippine cops are distributing paper masks of horror characters as well as of Presidents Barack Obama Rodrigo Duterte to remind the public of safety tips for the upcoming Halloween season.The Philippine National Police (PNP)’s Community Relations Groups (PCRG) has started handing out horror-themed masks with safety tips printed at the back in different establishments and train stations in Metro Manila.PCRG Director Senior Supt. Gilbert Cruz explained that the inclusion of Obama in the police’s Halloween masks was not intended to shame the American president even after Duterte’s recent announcement of severing ties with America. In fact, Cruz said they decided to use Obama masks “in a good way” as it would pique the public’s curiosity.But the good intention of the PCRG didn’t sit well with many Filipinos and Americans residing in the Philippines. They criticized the masks, albeit for strange reasons.The critics said neither of the masks looked like Duterte nor Obama. Rather, they said that the Duterte mask looked like Dallas Mavericks NBA team owner Mark Cuban, while the Obama mask looked like the late comedienne Joan Rivers.Do you agree? Let us know in the comments section.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2016/10/21/philippine-national-police-criticized-for-duterte-and-obama-halloween-masks/
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BRADLEY MANNING CONVICTION AND SENTENCE TO BE OVERTURNED?
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['Pol Pinoy']
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22/08/2016 0:00
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Anonymous sources at the Office of the Judge Advocate General (JAG) today announced that the conviction of Bradley Manning, the U.S. soldier sentenced to 35 years in military prison for leaking government classified documents, is likely to be overturned soon.Manning received the sentence on Wednesday for giving more than 700,000 secret files, videos and diplomatic cables to WikiLeaks. His lawyers had argued the former Army intelligence analyst suffered a sexual identity crisis when he leaked the files while serving in Iraq in 2009 and 2010.JAG’s opinion came after Manning, in a statement read on NBC’s “Today” show declared, “As I transition into this next phase of my life, I want everyone to know the real me. I am Chelsea Manning, I am a female.”“Given the way that I feel and have felt since childhood, I want to begin hormone therapy as soon as possible,” Manning said. “I also request that starting today you refer to me by my new name and use the feminine pronoun.”In view of this development, JAG said the military has no legal standing to carry out the conviction and sentence of the 25 year-old Manning, since SHE is no longer the same person it charged with the crime. “We have no choice but to drop the conviction and sentence,” JAG said.Meanwhile, lawyers for Chelsea said they will file for compensation for time already served in prison by the former Bradley.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2013/08/22/bradley-manning-conviction-and-sentence-will-be-overturned/?share=email
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Infamous collapsed wooden bridge in Zamboanga City costs 12 million pesos
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2018-05-03 13:23:32+08:00
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Remember the infamous wooden bridge which collapsed and made several politicians swim in dirty sea water? According to House Committee on Housing and Urban Development chair Alfredo Benitez it’s cost 12 million pesos.Benitez revealed the cost of the wooden bridge in a press conference in Quezon City.The incident quickly went viral on the the internet because several officials including Benitez, Zamboanga City Mayor Beng Climaco-Salazar and Representative Celso Lobregat and other government officials fell into the filthy water after the wooden bridge that they’re passing collapse during their inspection in a housing unit built by National Housing Authority (NHA) in Barangay Rio Hondo.Some netizens poked fun at the officials fell in the murky waters, however others were worried that the houses may also collapse if they’re poorly built like the infamous wooden bridge.“Yung wooden bridge na nilakaran namin ay may cost na P12 million,” Benitez said.He also said that the costs of the houses raised on piles over the surface of water costs only 20,000 pesos less than building concrete housing units in land.“Ordinarily, yung isang housing unit na tinatayo ng NHA sa lupa na semento umaabot ng P240,000 per unit. Dito sa house on stilts na ininspection natin, ang cost niya ay P220,000. Mas mura lang nang P20,000,” he said.Most of the recipients of the housing units are from the Badjao community who are known for living near the sea.Benitez was worried that because of this anomalies, the houses built may also collapse.The Housing Committee Chair said that he’s already planning to investigate the housing units as the Congress resumes sessions.“Pagbalik na pagbalik, naghihintay na lang ako ng bakanteng kwarto sa Congress,” Benitez saidOfficials from NHA and Department of Works and Highways (DPWH) will be invited in the investigation.The housing in Barangay Rio Rondo was planned during the Aquino administration.source: [1]
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Pinoytrending Altervista
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https://pinoytrending.altervista.org/infamous-collapsed-wooden-bridge-zamboanga-city-costs-12-million-pesos/
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Philippines VP Leni Robredo Asks Lawmakers To Pass Federalism As Quickly As Possible
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['Pol Pinoy']
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16/12/2016 0:00
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I Philippines Vice President Leni Robredo today appealed to lawmakers to pass federalism into law as quickly as possible.Robredo issued the appeal soon after President Rodrigo Duterte said that if federalism becomes law, he will step down and let others take over. “Federalism is the only solution. If by 2018, it’s done, I give you my word, I will step down as President,” he said in a televised press conference in Davao City after he arrived from Singapore.In an exclusive interview with The Adobo Chronicles, Robredo said that this is her greatest if not only chance to become president. “If Duterte steps down in 2018, then by law, I will become president, and be president for four years,” Robredo said.“Then, after four years, I can run again for president in 2022 and have another six years.”So, what has changed for this lady who was a very hesitant candidate for vice president in 2016?We didn’t ask her that question.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2016/12/16/philippines-vp-leni-robredo-asks-lawmakers-to-pass-federalism-as-quickly-as-possible/
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NEW POLL SHOWS DONALD TRUMP LEADING AT 40%, THANKS TO HIS HUNTER SONS AND CECIL THE LION
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['Pol Pinoy']
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2/8/2018 0:00
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No publicity is bad publicity.A new Adobo Chronicles® poll shows Donald Trump leading all Republican candidates for president by 40%, up from 20% the previous week.Trump’s surge has been attributed to the killing of Cecil, the Zimbabwe lion by an American dentist, an incident that has outraged Americans and elicited worldwide condemnation of the sport of hunting. But what has Cecil got to do with Trump?This week, gory photos of his trophy-hunting sons Eric and Don, Jr. resurfaced online, tying his family to the very practice that has sparked fierce backlash in recent days.When asked for his response at a press conference in Scotland this week, Trump was reportedly far from condemning of the fact that his sons had a hobby of killing innocent animals, too.“My sons love to hunt,” The Telegraph and The Daily Mail report Trump said, though he reportedly refused to directly address shooting endangered animals. “They are members of the NRA (National Rifle Association) very proudly. I am a big believer in the Second Amendment. But my sons are hunters, Eric is a hunter and I would say he puts it on a par with golf, if not ahead of golf. My other son, Don, is a hunter. They’re great marksman, great shots, they love it.”An analysis of the new poll results shows that the respondents that gave Trump a overhwelming lead were card-carrying members of the NRA and American millionnaires whose families participate in killing animals for sports.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2015/08/02/new-poll-shows-donald-trump-leading-at-40-thanks-to-his-hunter-sons-and-cecil-the-lion/
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LOOK: Netizen offers her five story house to former BOC commissioner Faeldon if ever his house will be foreclosed
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2017-10-03 10:44:58+08:00
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While he’s trying to clear his name in public after being implicated in the alleged corruption in Bureau of Customs (BOC), another problem came to the former BOC Commissioner Nicanor Faeldon.Several days ago, he had informed his followers that his only house in Taytay, Rizal which he showed to the media before was in danger of being foreclosed after he failed to pay his loan.According to the letter that he received from the National Home Mortgage Finance Corporation, his total outstanding balance of ₱7,148,799 had long been overdue.“And now my one and only house will be foreclosed. Received this notice few days ago, what a timing!” Faeldon said in his post.Many of his followers were saddened by the news, but a netizen identified as Vicky Parocha tried to help the Faeldon by offering her five story house in Malate, Manila as a temporary shelter for the BOC commissioner.According to Parocha, Faeldon and his family can stay in her house until the former soldier solved all the problem.She also said that they can conduct a fundraising to help Faeldon to gather funds to save his house from being foreclosed.“Sir I have a house wala pong nakatira kundi Yung aking pamankin na nag babantay she also working in QC…it is 5-story u can stay there with your family. I can offer you free until you settle lahat NG problema nyo…while we can do Fund raising pra sa loan nyo po…. Don’t give up we are here to help you in anyways.. God will provide in everything you need have faith and trust the Lord… …God blessed you. PM me Po u can count on me…God bless..” Parocha said.Parocha was praised by the netizens for her generosity to the former BOC Commissioner.However, Faeldon said in his Facebook page that he and his family already decided to just foreclose his house in Taytay.According to him, the amount of surcharges was much higher than the actual amount of his house in Taytay, so he just decided to let it go.Faeldon also said that he’s going to temporarily live in his sister’s house while resolving the issue.This is his whole statement:Good day to all of you! I read your messages and your kindness is immeasurable. I don’t know how to thank all of you one by one for your outpouring support and generosity beyond compare. I do appreciate your offers to help save my house but my problem is so little compared to the problems of our country and the Filipino people. After talking to my family, we have decided to just foreclose my house and I will just temporarily live in the house of my sister while resolving the issue. The amount of the surcharges is much much higher than the actual amount of my house and I really cannot afford it, and I believe it is inappropriate for us to allow a fund raising to help us keep my house. Just to let you know why it accrued so much arrears because all of you deserved an explanation: Since 2003 when I became a rebel because we opposed corruption in government, I was either in jail or a fugitive that’s why I didn’t have income and our expenditures dramatically increased. So my monthly amortization was irregular, sometimes in a year no payment at all. I will continue to “Stand up for what is right even if it costs me my life”. (Sirach 4: 27-28) And I will never fail you and the Filipino people by succumbing to the pressures of standing up against powerful people who impose upon us to trample on our rights and more importantly, I will never fail you and the Filipino people by giving in to the temptations of corruption. With my highest respect and admiration to all of you who are helping our country attain greater heights, kindly accept my best wishes and regards! NickFaeldon was appointed by President Duterte as BOC Commissioner last year, but when he was repeatedly implicated at the Senate Investigation on 6.4-B shabu shipment from China, he decided to resign from his post.Senator Ping Lacson also revealed that Faeldon allegedly received payola while being the BOC Commissioner.To prove his innocence, Faeldon showed his old house in Taytay which according to him, was not being repaired for a long time.
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Pinoytrending Altervista
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https://pinoytrending.altervista.org/look-netizen-offers-five-story-house-former-boc-commissioner-faeldon-ever-house-will-foreclose/
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Duterte Honors His Word, Quits Presidential Race Following Supreme Court Decision On Grace Poe
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['Pol Pinoy']
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8/3/2016 0:00
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When Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte first officially announced that he will run for president of the Philippines in the 2016 elections, he said that what prompted his decision was the Senate tribunal vote throwing out the disqualification case (DQ) against Senator Grace Poe’s presidential bid.Duterte believed then that Poe, being a foundling, is not a natural-born citizen and thus not qualified to seek the highest post in the land. The decision of the tribunal, he said, “cheapens the Constitution, the only thing that holds the country together.”Since then, the Commission on Elections has disqualified Poe, prompting the DQ case to come before the Supreme Court.Well, yesterday the high court ruled in favor of Poe, in a 9-6 decision, affirming the senator’s status as a natural-born citizen, paving the way for her presidential bid.Today, saying he was a man who has a word of honor, and being a lawyer who respects the law and constitutional process, Duterte suspended his campaign to run for president.‘With the Supreme Court ruling, my primary motivation for running is now moot and void,’ Duterte said.So the presidential race is now down to three candidates. Four if you count VP Jejomar Binay.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2016/03/08/duterte-honors-his-word-quits-presidential-race-following-supreme-court-decision-on-grace-poe/
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MCDONALD’S WILL SOON SERVE BREAKFAST ALL DAY; HAWAII RESIDENTS AND TOURISTS TO STAGE PROTEST
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['Pol Pinoy']
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1/9/2018 0:00
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all day!The fast-food giant is finally giving in to customer pleas to extend its breakfast menu beyond the current 10:30 a.m. cutoff, The Washington Post reports.Previously, McDonald’s argued that its 14,000 franchise restaurants don’t have the capacity to make breakfast and everything else on their menu at the same time. But with the slump in sales and growing competition from other fast food chains, McDonald’s says it can no longer afford to ignore its customers.However, the all-day fare won’t include everything on the McDonald’s regular breakfast menu. Depending on the location, sausage burritos, hot cakes, Egg McMuffins and biscuit sandwiches will be served.How about the Spam or Portuguese island breakfast served at McDonald’s locations in Hawaii? Nope, says McDonald’s. “It will be too difficult to be slicing and frying spam and Portuguese sausage, scrambling eggs and cooking rice at the same time as preparing sandwiches and burgers.”In protest of the decision to exclude the rice breakfast favorite of the islands, Hawaii residents and tourists will be picketing McDonald’s outlets on Oahu, Kauai, Maui and the Big Island every day during the week of October 5 to press the fast food chain to reconsider its discriminatory decision.The Adobo Chronicles® will be covering the protests live from Waikiki. Stay tuned.
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https://adobochronicles.com/2015/09/01/mcdonalds-will-soon-serve-breakfast-all-day-hawaii-residents-and-tourists-to-stage-protest/
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IN PHOTOS: NPA kills 6 policemen by ambush
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2017-07-22 00:14:17+08:00
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These coward warriors from the jungle ambushed another group of policemen in Negros killing 6 brave policemen on July 21.The New People’s Army has claimed responsibility over the ambush. The NPA earlier said that they will launch attacks around the country as their protest to the planned extension of Martial Law in Mindanao.President Rody Duterte said that there will be no more talking and he challenged Joma Sison to start fighting. All out war it is!Your thoughts on this? Leave your comments below!
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http://duterte.today/photos-npa-kills-6-policemen-ambush/
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PILIPINAS GOT CELEBRITIES: “ASIA’S GOT TALENT” GERPHIL FLORES BEATS KRIS AQUINO AND AI-AI DE LAS ALAS
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['Pol Pinoy']
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14/05/2018 0:00
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The Philippines’ “Queen of All Media” Kris Aquino and “Queen of Slapstick Comedy” Ai-Ai de las Alas failed to make it to the top ten list in the latest Pulse Asia poll on the most popular celebrities.Fresh from her highly-acclaimed performances in “Asia’s Got Talent” which ended in Singapore tonight, Filipina classical singer Gerphil Flores topped the list in the nationwide survey. Another Filipino act, El Gamma Penumbra, was announced as the winner of the grand finals.Many of course are aware that Flores was voted off the semi-finals in the 2010 “Pilipinas Got Talent” by celebrity judges Aquino and de las Alas because they thought the singer, then just a teenager, should sing songs that the audience (and her fellow teens) could relate to.After being voted off, Flores promised she would continue singing songs in her chosen music genre. The rest is history, leading up to “Asia’s Got Talent.”Other celebrities who made it to the top ten list include superstar Nora Aunor, actor DingDong Dantes, Manny Pacquiao, and Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago.The exclusion of Aquino and de las Alas from this important list could significantly jeopardize their product endorsement appeal, meaning they will lose millions of pesos in advertising contracts as spokespersons or models for product billboards; radio, TV and newspaper ads; product labels and packaging, among others.One Aquino and de las Alas hater posted on her Facebook account a message to the two (mis)judges, simply saying, “karma karma karma karma karma chameleon,” quoting lyrics from the popular song by the musical goup Culture Club.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2015/05/14/pilipinas-got-celebrities-asias-got-talent-gerphil-flores-beats-kris-aquino-and-ai-ai-de-las-alas/
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AMERICAN IDOL UNDERGOING A MID-LIFE CRISIS
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['Pol Pinoy']
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24/07/2017 0:00
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Auditions are now being held nationwide for Season 14 of American Idol (AI) but the reality show seems to be undergoing a mid-life crisis. Or shall we say ‘golden crisis?’It all started when Steven Tyler became a judge on the singing competition. Viewers considered him to be too old (read: senior citizen) to judge young contestants. Not that the other judges weren’t close or already in their golden years.Viewership & ContestantsIn Season 1, the average age of American Idol viewers was 32. Today it’s 50 and beyond.The only thing that has kept AI contestants within the teen and young adult demographic is the age cap of 28 years old.But the sure sign of AI’s mid-life crisis is its newest sponsor: AARP.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2014/07/24/american-idol-undergoing-a-mid-life-crisis/#respond
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POPE FRANCIS TO FILIPINO PRIESTS: ‘GIVE UP YOUR WORLDLY POSSESSIONS, INCLUDING SMART PHONES’
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['Pol Pinoy']
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16/01/2018 0:00
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Pope Francis today celebrated his first mass in his 5-day visit to the Philippines. Attendance was limited to bishops, priests and clergy. (Public masses will be held at the Tacloban Airport and Rizal Park in Manila later this weekend.)As the pope entered the church for the processional, hundreds of clicks and flashes greeted him, all coming from smart phones of priests and clergy in attendance.During his homily, Francis admonished the crowd to give up worldy possessions, in accordance with their priestly vows. “Yes, and that would include your smart phones,” the pontiff said.There was a eerie silence inside the church that one could almost hear a pin drop.Asked whether he will heed the Pope’s advice, one of those in attendance, Father Damaso de la Cruz told The Adobo Chronicles, “Absolutely. But first I will have to download the photos I took of the Holy Father into my laptop computer.”
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https://adobochronicles.com/2015/01/16/pope-francis-to-filipino-priests-give-up-your-worldly-possessions-including-smart-phones/?share=email
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TRANSCRIPT: Trump-Duterte Phone Conversation, Part 2
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['Pol Pinoy']
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1/5/2017 0:00
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In a previous news story, we reported that the phone conversation between U.S. President Donald Trump and Rodrigo Duterte was cut short because the Philippines President’s mobile phone ran out of pre-paid load and data. It was during that conversation that Trump formally invited Duterte to visit the U.S. and The White House.It now appears that Duterte’s assistant, Bong Go, offered his personal mobile phone so that the two leaders can continue their conversation.Here’s a transcript of that second phone call:DUTERTE: Sorry about that. My mobile phone ran out of load, data.TRUMP: That is so Third-World!DUTERTE: Anyway, thanks again for the invitation to visit the U.S.TRUMP: So when can you make it here? I hope it’s ASAP.DUTERTE: No promises, it depends on how busy I am. Visits to Russia and Israel are already on my schedule.TRUMP: You mean to say the U.S. is less important than Russia and Israel?DUTERTE: They love me over there. Besides, they do not have a New York Times or TIME Magazine there. Or human rights groups for that matter.TRUMP: I already told you earlier, f*ck New York Times. I will make sure that only FOX News will cover your state visit.DUTERTE: No, no no! I may not agree with what they say, but I will defend their right to say it. You know, like Rappler and Inquirer over here.TRUMP: I don’t know how you do it. How can a strongman like you tolerate criticism?DUTERTE: That’s called Democracy, my friend.(At this point, Bong Go’s mobile phone also ran out of load and data, so the conversation ended abruptly. Again)
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2017/05/01/transcript-trump-duterte-phone-conversation-part-2/#respond
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Duterte Orders Closure of EDSA — For Good
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6/4/2018 0:00
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Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has no patience for evironmental destruction, or nightmarish traffic.Earlier, Duterte ordered the closure and rehabilitation of Boracay, once the country’s top tourist destination because of its white sandy beaches and pristine natural surroundings. Now, Boracay is the poster destination for pollution and decay. So he ordered its closure and rehabilitation.Now, the President is fed up with the nightmarish traffic on EDSA, Metro Manila’s main thoroughfare that. No solution is in sight. So, Duterte has ordered the permanent closure of EDSA as a way to solve, once and for all, the traffic mess, as well as prevent any more groups to stage protest rallies which aggravate the already parking lot status of the avenue.Today, the Duterte government put up a sign (see photo), looking for buyers for the entire EDSA. It’s a prelude to its permanent closure.It seems Duterte’s meme of “Build, Build, Build” is slowly changing to “Close, Close, Close.”
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2018/04/06/duterte-orders-closure-of-edsa-for-good/?share=email
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ADOBO CHRONICLES’ PHILIPPINE PRESIDENTIAL POLL
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['Pol Pinoy']
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18/10/2017 0:00
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The deadline for the filing of Certificate of Candidacy (CoC) has passed. If elections were held today, who would you vote for next president of the Philippines?
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2015/10/18/adobo-chronicles-philippine-presidential-poll/#comments
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APPLE TO RELEASE CHEAP AND DISPOSABLE VERSION OF GOOGLE GLASS
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['Pol Pinoy']
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18/11/2017 0:00
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and disposable. And did we mention recyclable?The iGlass is made of collapsible cardboard that attaches with a ribbon (included) to a baseball cap (not included). Giants fans, this is for you!When not in use, iGlass can be collapsed and neatly stored in your drawer or your car’s glove compartment. However, iGlass must be partnered with either an iPhone 6 or iPhone 6 Plus (sorry Android fans, you just have to stick to the more expensive Google Glass). The iPhone is then attached, snuggly, to the cardboard casing and all you need to do is download the iGlass app from the Apple Store to make it work.Pre-orders are now being accepted, just in time for the gift-giving holidays. So, delay your gift-giving for now and send your loved ones a raincheck for the iGlass coming in January to an Apple Store near you.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2014/11/18/apple-to-release-cheap-and-disposable-version-of-google-glass/
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President Duterte avoids being ‘EPAL’ by skipping relief distribution ceremony in Caramines Sur
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2016-12-28 01:10:25+08:00
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President Rodrigo Duterte really hates being an ‘epal’ politician that’s why he decided to skip the ceremonial distribution of relief goods in Camarines Sur in his visit on Tuesday.Duterte visited Camarines Sur together with his cabinet secretaries to check the effects and the victims of the Typhoon Nina which struck the country on Christmas Day.Duterte assured that the victims would receive all the things that they needed, but he said that he don’t want to led the ceremonial gift-giving because exposing himself in the media while giving donations to the people is not his style.“Style bulok yan, ayaw na ayaw ko yan!” Duterte said.Photo-oppoturnity during gift giving ceremony was common to politicians because they believe that it would boost their popularity.“I am not really up to it. Ayoko iyung may mga telebisyon madrama ako na magbigay-bigay. Tumatayo yung balahibo ko naco-cornihan ako,” he said.The Duterte administration is ready to give P50-100 million in calamity funds to the areas affected by Nina and assured that the money cannot be stole by any public officials.“You have P50 million, I may [add] another P50 million or P100 million. No corruption involved and it’s all yours,” he said.He also hope that the victims would recover quickly and encourage them to not despair.
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https://pinoytrending.altervista.org/duterte-avoids-epal-skipping-relief-distribution-ceremony-caramines-sur/
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Internet Speed: Another World Record For The Philippines
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7/2/2016 0:00
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MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles) –The Philippines is among the worst performing countries in the world in terms of internet LTE speeds and coverage, according to a new report released by OpenSignal.The Philippines ranked seventh slowest in LTE speeds and fourth worst in terms of LTE coverage, as of February 2016.LTE, or Long Term Evolution, is a communication standard that is used to measure speed and coverage for cell phones and other mobile devices.“Once again, we take pride in our country achieving a world record,” said Transportation and Communications (DOTC) Secretary Joseph Abaya. “It just goes to show that our government’ s efforts towards a straight path (Daang Matuwid) is working and contonues to earn for us the world recognition we always aspire for, “he added.The National Telecommunications Commission which oversees the country’s telecommunications industry is under the administrative jurisdiction of the DOTC.Under the Aquino administration, the Philippines has also held the distinction of having the worst airport (NAIA) and traffic gridlock in the world.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2016/02/07/internet-speed-another-world-record-for-the-philippines/
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In Rio, Athletes Compete To Be Top, In Sao Paolo, The Race Is To Be Bottom (Parental Guidance)
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['Pol Pinoy']
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9/8/2016 0:00
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in nothing but skimpy bikinis. They ran down the famous Avenida Paulista, Sao Paolo’s main street.The women are all hopefuls for the title of Miss Bumbum, Brazil’s most popular beauty pageant for those “left behind.”While the parade of beauties delighted thousands upon thousands of spectators, one particular lady who was recently spotted watching the women’s gymnastics in Rio, was not a happy camper.You guessed it right. Kim Kardashian!
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2016/08/09/in-rio-athletes-compete-to-be-top-in-sao-paolo-the-race-is-to-be-bottom-parental-guidance/?share=email
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MANILA’S MASS RAPID TRANSIT (MRT) WINS PRESTIGIOUS ‘MOST POPULAR’ SYSTEM AWARD
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['Pol Pinoy']
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11/4/2017 0:00
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The embattled general manager of Manila’s Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) may have the last laugh despite calls for his resignation for the problems that have been plaguing the light railway system in the populous metropolis.Activist groups have demanded that Alan Vitangcol III step down from his post for mismanagement of the transport system that millions of residents depend on for their daily commute to and from their work places. Vitangcol is also accused of allegedly extorting $30 million from a Czech train car builder in exchange for being awarded an MRT expansion project contract.Today, the International Association of Light Railway Systems (IALRS) announced that Manila’s MRT has been unanimously chosen to receive the prestigious 2014 Most Popular Transport System Award. The annual award is given to the railway system that has the largest patronage.The international body said Manila’s MRT won the judges’ nod hands down, after they saw photos of the long lines of commuters waiting to board the commuter trains. “We haven’t seen such massive popularity among MRT systems anywhere in the world,” one of the judges commented.This prestigious award adds to the long long list of international recognitions recently awarded to the Philippines. Last month, the Philippine cities of Makati and Pasig were named the selfie capital of the world.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2014/04/11/manilas-mass-rapid-transit-mrt-wins-prestigious-most-popular-system-award/
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Philippine News Media Scratching Their Heads Over Blogger Mocha Uson
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['Pol Pinoy']
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5/11/2016 0:00
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Top Filipino news media are turning their heads toward entertainer-turned-blogger Mocha Uson. No, make that scratching their heads.Soon after Rodigo Roa Duterte was elected, it was only Uson who was able to score an exclusive one-on-one interview with the then newly-elected Philippine president. None of the major news media like the Inquirer or GMA-7, or ABS-CBN, or the online Rappler was able to sign the president up.Now, Uson scored another exclusive, one-on-one interview with Nur Misuari, the founder and leader of the rebel group Moro National Liberation Front. Misuari earlier met with Duterte in Malacañang, the presidential palace over peace talks in Mindanao.Readers of The Adobo Chronicles had their own conclusion on why Uson was able to do what the legit media could not.Readers said that both the news media and Uson are obviously biased. “The only difference,” they said, “is that Uson flaunts it while the new media try to hide or deny it.”Fool the Filipinos once, they bite it. Fool them twice they swallow it. Fool them a third time, they turn around and bite you!
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https://adobochronicles.com/2016/11/05/philippine-news-media-scratching-their-heads-over-blogger-mocha-uson/?share=email
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Duterte new Barong Tagalog costs about 6,500 each only
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2016-06-29 23:42:37+08:00
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To prove that the next President of the Philippines will become simple and economically, President Duterte’s new dozen pairs of “Barong Tagalog” will only costs about 6,500 each according to the source.But even the cost of one Duterte’s Barong is cheaper than the other Barong that the past President wear, the Mindanawon design of the of his Barong Tagalog will beat others.Designer Bonie Adaza said in an interview on Thursday that each barong, which costs about P6,500, is inspired by the embroidery designs of the unique patterns of traditional costumes of ethnic tribes in Mindanao.The cost of the inaugural barong of Rody Duterte that designed by Chard Pulache & Hermie Balagon with his favorite master cutter, Manong Hermie Balogon is not yet known.
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Pinoytrending Altervista
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https://pinoytrending.altervista.org/duterte-new-barong-tagalog-costs-6500/
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Rappler CEO Maria Ressa just got trolled by a Netizen?
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2017-05-26 13:12:14+08:00
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Rappler CEO Maria Ressa, one of the most prominent advocates of anti-trolling on the internet allegedly just got trolled by a Netizen who offered her something that supposedly a scoop that would shock the world.Jay Ar Castillo Dinglasan, a video blogger also known as Shaboy claimed that he successfully trolled the Rappler CEO after he pretended that he carried something that would pin down President Duterte.In his post, Dinglasan accused Rappler of being focused in writing news that against President Rodrigo Duterte. He posted their short discussion with the person that which he claimed as Maria Ressa.According to the screenshot, Dinglasan told Ressa that he possessed a photo of President Rodrigo Duterte gunning down a criminal.“Ma’am kayo po ba yung sa Rappler diba ? Shaboy nga pala, may Isisiwalat sana ako actual picture ng pagbaril ni Duterte sa isang kawatan , pero gusto ko sana itago nyo pangalan ko , send ko po sayo ?” Dinglasan said.Ressa allegedly replied to Dinglasan and she promised that she would keep the anonymity of the sender.“Ok Sure , dont worry trust me .” Ressa allegedly said.But Dinglasan only sent a screen shot of the game Duterte Fighting Crime where President Rodrigo Duterte killed criminals.The photo has gone viral on the internet, but some netizens questioned the legitimacy of Dinglasan’ claims.According to them, the format of the text of Ressa and Dinglasan is the same and the discussion possibly just edited by the video blogger.They noticed that Dinglasan and Ressa both used ‘spaces before closing with a punctuation’ a hint that the screenshot was edited.But even the discussion was not legitimate, Dinglasan gave laughter to the netizens.“I’m pretty sure Maria Ressa does not use spaces before closing with a punctuation. Nonetheless, that’s funny as hell.” Aubrey de Josep said in her comment. Duterte bloggers also shared the discussion between Dinglasan and Ressa and now spreading all over the internet. Maria Ressa is not yet giving an official statement on the claims of Dinglasan.
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Pinoytrending Altervista
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https://pinoytrending.altervista.org/rappler-ceo-maria-ressa-got-trolled-netizen/
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VP Leni Robredo on continuous killings: “Ginagalawa lang dahilan ang droga para pumatay”
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2017-01-15 15:49:56+08:00
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Vice President Leni Robredo was alarmed again over the continuos killings in the anti-illegal drugs operation of President Rodrigo Duterte’s administration.She believed that some criminals and cops are using the illegal drug war of President Rodrigo Duterte go give them the license to exterminate anyone.In a press conference in Cebu on Saturday January 14, the Vice President said that there have been reports on killings that do not seem to be connected on War on Drugs.“Ito maraming bombahan, patayan, lahat ito kabit-kabit. Parang dahil nangyayari siya, dahil hinahanapan ng paraan, baka iyong mensahe na binibigay niya, binibigyan niya ng lisensya, binibigyan ng lisensya ang tao na mag-resort sa violence,” she said.She also made the infamous “Tokhang For Ransom” modus as an example which some police officers were allegedly involved and using the Oplan Tokhang to kidnap people.“Kung nababasa natin, naririnig ang mga kuwento ngayon, napakaraming lumalabas na kuwento na pinatay hindi naman konektado dito. Ang ginagawa lang na dahilan ang droga dahil dito,” she said.She believed that the War on Drugs of President Rodrigo Duterte gave a chance to the cops to put the law in their own hands.Leni Robredo also urged the youth to make real change by becoming the stewards of peace.
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Pinoytrending Altervista
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https://pinoytrending.altervista.org/leni-robredo-continuous-killings-duterte-admin-ginagalawa-lang-dahilan-ang-droga-para-pumatay/
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POPE FRANCIS POLITELY REFUSES TO ACCEPT GIFT PAINTING WITH FILIPINO CELEBRITIES
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['Pol Pinoy']
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11/1/2018 0:00
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An oil painting depicting Pope Francis awaits the pontiff when he arrives in the Philippines this week. It is a gift from Filipino artist Dante Hipolito who was commissioned by the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines to do the artwork as a way to welcome the visiting head of the Roman Catholic Church.Titled ‘Salubong’ (to greet or meet), it shows the Pope in the midst of Filipino farm workers and laborers after a day’s harvest in a rural agricultural field.But there is a problem.The ‘ordinary’ people featured in the painting are not ordinary people. They are celebrities from the movie and political world. They include movie stars Vilma Santos, newly-wed Marian Rivera and DingDong Dantes, Coco Martin, Gary Valenciano and presidential sister Kris Aquino. Also included in the painting is Senator Grace Poe.In refusing to accept the gift, Pope Francis said that while he greatly appreciates the gesture, he would rather be painted or photographed with real ordinary people, like the victims and families of last year’s typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda). “The main reason for my visit to the Philippines is to be in the midst of these unfortunate Filipinos,” said Francis who is scheduled to meet with the typhoon victims in Tacloban City, one of the hardest hit areas of the devastating typhoon.So what’s going to happen with the prized painting?The Adobo Chronicles learned that it will be displayed at the rotunda of the Batangas provincial capitol in Batangas City, south of the Philippines’ capital. Santos, who is prominently featured in the painting, happens to be the elected governor of Batangas province. She is one of many Filipino movie stars who have chosen to pursue a political career.
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https://adobochronicles.com/2015/01/11/pope-francis-politely-refuses-to-accept-gift-painting-with-filipino-celebrities/
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Senator Bongbong Marcos was the crowd favorite at the Vice Presidential Debates #PiliPinasDebates2016
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2016-04-10 15:32:41+00:00
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The one and only Vice Presidential Debates hosted by CNN Philippines became mostly about Senator Bongbong Marcos. If not for Marcos Jr, the debates would have been boring. It seems most people just want to hear from him and what he has to say. Well, except of course for the hecklers who kept interrupting him by chanting “Never Again”.The irony of what the members of the Never Again movement are doing escapes them. They complain about human rights abuses but are also quick to deny an individual’s right to presumption of innocence and right to a fair trial. They are not even good at following rules. They kept heckling even when the rules from organizers were clear against heckling and interrupting the proceedings. They behaved like they were an audience in a gladiator ring – uncivilized.The members of the Never Again movement do not want to listen to what Marcos Jr had to say because they are afraid they could be proven wrong. His rivals like Congresswoman Leni Robredo kept bringing up the victims of Martial Law even when their cases have already been settled. They didn’t bother to understand what Marcos Jr was saying about the status of the settlement.It turns out that the current government under President Benigno Simeon Aquino is the one delaying granting reparation claim. In the last two years since the law granting the compensation was enacted, hardly anything has been done. It seems BS Aquino’s law was simply for public relations purposes – to make him look compassionate to so-called victims of Martial Law. But this is only on paper and was not followed through by action.Samahan ng Ex-detainees Laban sa Detensyon at Aresto or SELDA said the delay in granting the compensation “reflects how the Aquino government treats human rights victims then and now,” as it noted that instead of diminishing, the number of human rights violations has increased in the waning months of the current administration. It also pointed out Aquino has yet to name a replacement for former HRVCB member Chito Gascon, who is now chairman of the Commission on Human Rights, causing even more delays in the panel’s work.Leni Robredo came across as not well-informed about the status of the compensation claims of Martial Law victims. She just sounded like a broken record. She doesn’t have anything much against Marcos Jr except for atrocities allegedly committed by his family during Martial Law. She is irrational when it comes to putting Marcos Jr down. Maybe that’s from hanging out too much with an irrational crowd like the Never Again advocates.The problem with Robredo is she is too beholden to the Aquino name. She keeps turning a blind eye to atrocities committed during Aquino’s term. She promotes her platform and ideas on how to solve the country’s problems while ignoring the fact that the country’s problems worsened in the last six years.At least the other VP candidates acknowledge the current government’s shortfalls. Robredo may have good ideas but being associated with the Liberal Party is pulling her down.Senator Alan Peter Cayetano acted like he was in a Senate hearing. He was acting like a mad dog spewing baseless accusations against his rivals. He spoke as if he is not corrupt. He probably thinks the public hasn’t read the news item about the Commission on Audit asking both him and his sister to return unused pork barrel funds:“Pursuant thereto, the unutilized/unused PDAF funds for the period CY 2010 to 2013 from the legislator proponents of different projects in the amount of P39,588,528.41 as of December 31, 2013 as shown in the Subsidiary Ledgers should not be disbursed and has to be remitted to the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr),” COA said in its report. COA said Alan has to return P21 million of the P44 million pork funds he gave to the city. The pork funds were for the purchase of 18 multi-cab units worth P9 million, construction of North Signal Village Health Center worth P5 million, financial assistance for indigent patients in Taguig City Hospital and Western Bicutan for P3.5 million, financial assistance to families in crisis worth P5 million, and construction of 5 multi-purpose buildings for P21.5 million.Cayetano came across like a hypocrite. He is against political dynasties but is married to Taguig Mayor Lani Cayetano. He is also the brother of Senator Pia Cayetano. No wonder the voters do not like him. He is so unpopular in surveys even when he is already teamed up with Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte, who has become second most popular Presidential candidate.All the other Vice Presidential candidates were so boring. Senator Chiz Escudero is only popular because he is married to a beautiful young actress Heart Evangelists. There is nothing special about his ideas of governance. He is also into patronage politics. We recall that he was one of the senator judges who voted to impeach former Chief Justice Renato Corona even when as a lawyer, he should have known that the charges against him were trumped up and that information used against him were gathered illegally especially when Anti-Money Laundering Council divulged his bank accounts without Corona’s consent.Senator Trillanes spoke about his ideas like fixing the traffic problems as if it was as easy as installing another light rail transit. The government cannot even manage the maintenance of the Metro Rail System properly but he wants to add more of them. It’s quite bizarre why Trillanes is running for the Vice Presidency when he knows he is not popular. He should still be serving his jail term for rebellion. The only reason BS Aquino pardoned him was because he was jailed during former President Gloria Arroyo’s term. We all know BS Aquino hates Arroyo. Trillanes’s enemy is BS Aquino’s enemy.Another Vice Presidential candidate who does not have a chance of winning is Senator Gringo Honasan. As much as he appears to have sound ideas, his charm with the crowd has faded. The sparkle in his eyes is gone. He doesn’t seem relevant to the voters anymore. I doubt if any of the members of the audience actually listened to what he had to say. It doesn’t help that he is associated with Vice President Jejomar Binay. Sometimes that’s all it takes to lose. Just ask Mar Roxas who is associated with BS Aquino.The VP debates are more entertaining than the Presidential debates. Frankly, the Vice President is not really going to make a difference in the policies of the President particularly when the President is from a different political party. But if Duterte wins and fails to curb criminality within six months as promised, he might turn over the Presidency to his Vice President Marcos Jr. Assuming the latter wins the VP. In a democracy, the voters will decide on that.
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https://www.getrealphilippines.com/2016/04/senator-bongbong-marcos-crowd-favorite-vice-presidential-debates-pilipinasdebates2016/#comments
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Duterte calling Noynoy “gago” or a fool got kudos from Filipinos
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['Oratio Imperata']
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2017-08-04 03:06:54+00:00
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Despite the heavy rains that resulted in suspension of classes at all levels and disruption in businesses, Filipinos have something to celebrate this week. Former Philippine President BS Aquino finally got what he deserves. President Rodrigo Duterte finally did what a lot of people have been wanting to do for years – to swear at him and call him “gago” or a fool.Don’t get me wrong, I don’t condone swearing and foul language. I was raised not to swear and still cringe when I hear others do it, which is why Duterte calling BS Aquino “gago” still came across as stingy to me. I was like “Ooh..that must have hurt!”.I still prefer that Duterte use a more diplomatic approach to dealing with his critics, but BS Aquino had it coming. He had the gall to criticise Duterte on his war on drugs. It was akin to BS Aquino spitting at Duterte. One just doesn’t do that unless he is a fool. The war on drugs is Duterte’s crown jewel. BS Aquino is a fool for not realising that.What the hell was BS Aquino thinking? The problem with the former President is that he is clueless without his handlers telling him what to say or do. His saintly image was a creation of his public relations team. He is nothing without them.BS Aquino did not address the drug problem in the country for six years, but he had the audacity to say that his government’s efforts during his term gave better results and that Duterte’s bloody war on drugs resulted in nothing or in his own words “as if nothing happened.”BS Aquino pretended the drug problem was not reaching epidemic proportions when he was at the helm. Or worse, he was probably not aware of how big the problem was because he was not briefed about it. As Duterte claimed, former Department of Interior and Local Government Secretary Mar Roxas’s or the Liberal Party’s own aides themselves were allegedly involved in the drug trade. At one point during the campaign in 2016, Roxas even boasted about knowing where to get illegal drugs. It was proof that he knew of the existence of drug dealers, but didn’t do much about it. Former Department of Justice Secretary Leila De Lima also turned a blind eye to the drug trade happening inside the Philippine national penitentiary in Muntinlupa. Some alleged she was also in cahoots with the drug lords, which is why she is now charged and detained in Camp Crame.According to BS Aquino, the survey conducted by the Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB) showed that there were 1.8 million drug users in 2016, but that figure hasn’t changed today despite the war on drugs. However, that figure is incorrect as per Duterte. The incumbent had repeatedly said there were at least 4 million drug users in the country when he started his crusade.BS Aquino has always been good at downplaying the problems plaguing the nation. Even when he was just a few months into his term, he made it look like things had improved dramatically. He kept mentioning “there is no more ‘wang-wang’ on the roads” to back up his claims. Of course the people wanted to hear good news and believed him. Unfortunately, what he kept saying did not match reality. Drive-by shootings were on the rise. Scams to steal people’s money were becoming part of the national landscape and were being done through “legal” means using pork barrel funds.Yes, BS Aquino’s government made it acceptable to steal public funds using terms such as “Priority Development Assistance Fund” and “Disbursement Acceleration Program”, which were the brain children of his former Budget Secretary Florencio Abad and approved by him.Suffice to say, BS Aquino made a fool of himself by trying to make a fool of the public. Those who believed in him and later realised he was a sham are now angry at him. They believe he deserves all the wrath coming from Duterte.Of course BS Aquino’s supporters were quick to come to his defence and said that Duterte’s actions prove he is uncouth. Well, yeah. That’s not news to the President’s supporters or anyone, really. They already knew he was uncouth. They didn’t vote for him because he was mild and gentle. They voted for him because he could swear at the people who scammed the public for years and hopefully bring them to justice. The latter could spell the difference between an uncouth and a so-called “saintly” President.
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https://www.getrealphilippines.com/2017/08/duterte-calling-noynoy-gago-fool-got-kudos-filipinos/
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President Duterte possibly got 21M instead of 16M votes in the last Presidential Election – Sources
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2017-03-16 01:45:06+08:00
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President Rodrigo Duterte won the presidential elections with 16-M votes, but sources said that the former Davao City mayor got a higher number of votes than the official count.According to the article of Mr. Ramon Tulfo in Inquirer.net, rumors from Commission on Elections (Comelec) that the vote of President Rodrigo Duterte was deducted by 5-M votes and he possibly got 21-M votes instead of 16-M.The rumor was allegedly spread by Comelec insiders.If the rumor is real, there’s a big possibility that former senator Bongbong Marcos won the Vice Presidency instead of Vice President Leni Robredo.He also wrote that Comelec chair Andy Bautista secretly met President Rodrigo Duterte in Macalañang palace.The topic that they discussed is not yet revealed.Many Duterte supporters also believed that the 16-M vote that the President got is lower than they expected, but they didn’t care at all anymore because he already won.But Marcos supporters believes that the rumors that about the alleged deduction of President Rodrigo Duterte votes must be investigated because it may prove that there’s a cheating happened during the last election.
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Mambo Duterte or Huling El Bimbo?
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['Oratio Imperata']
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2016-10-31 08:05:43+00:00
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It does not help that you think I’m a blind follower, an apologist, a rude and crude supporter of a bloodthirsty maniac. You think I am a troll. Worse, you suspect I am a paid troll, or even, a bot. For how can anyone in their right mind support such a foul-mouthed monster?On the other hand, WE think you’re hopelessly naive, a bleeding heart easily manipulated by click-bait articles, an unconscious elitist who, similar to the past administration, is out of touch with the pulse of the rest of the country, outside of the narrow Manila mindset that you inhabit. You are a conspirator to the perpetuation of oligarchy in the country.The ammunition we use is easily inventoried by now. Yours are: Dutertard, Dutertite, Duterter, Hitler, Psychopath, bastos, troll etc. Ours are: Yellowtard (we know you were not necessarily a Pnoy supporter, but we know it’s damn annoying to be called one anyway), dilaw, ivory-tower, biased, bobo, etc. So everyday we open Facebook, we mark our territory, so to speak, and then just resort to these labels, labeling comments and each other.It is pathetic and toxic. But also strangely exhilarating and hypnotic. For why else do we keep on coming back? There is adrenaline in the discussion. We need to vent and be heard. “What the hell is this guy saying? I have to get in there and teach him a thing or two.”Such is the state of our online existence now.There have been many explanations offered of how we ended up this way. One that I found particularly insightful was that we never stopped campaigning. Even after the elections were over, everyone stayed in campaign mode. Criticism of this administration started pretty much on Day 1. Forget the 100 day press honeymoon. One of the biggest, if not the biggest issue out there, is this huge question mark–how much of this criticism is coming from genuinely concerned Filipinos, speaking about issues important to them, and how much of it is politically-motivated? Nobody except those in the highest rungs of money and power can say for sure.The other insightful explanation, most popularly attributed to F. Sionil Jose, is that we should recognize what the Duterte win in the election means. It is no less than a revolution, a movement for reform and drastic change in the country. In a way, Duterte is our Widodo. All over the world, voters are rejecting traditional politics and politicians. No matter the quibbles about Duterte also coming from a political family, the fact remains that he is the first President from Mindanao, and is not part of the traditional Manila power elite. It was his strong record as a sympathetic and effective local executive that brought him to the national limelight, more than his family name.This revolution politicized huge swathes of the population, even segments that have previously been apathetic or excluded from the national discussion. People who used to say “Pare-pareho lang naman sila” (They are all the same), and “Kahit sino ang iboto ko wala namang magbabago sa Pilipinas” (Whoever I vote for, nothing will change in the Philippines anyway) suddenly could not be held back from the polling centers. I spoke to a Filipina OFW in Hong Kong who worked in the hotel convenience store. She has been abroad for 28 years, starting out as a maid, eventually breaking into the hotel industry. She says 2016 was the first time she voted since she was in her early 20s. She voted for Duterte.This story can be multiplied millions of times. The simple fact is many Filipinos came to realize that the status quo does not work; that the system was failing them. We hit the proverbial iceberg with the OFW diaspora, the growth “strategy” that was no strategy at all, rather, the result of the failure of other strategies to grow jobs at home. The unintended consequence of this labor export was that millions of Filipinos saw first hand that life did not have to be so hard. It is possible to have a functional government and all that it entailed — clean, well-lit streets, low crime, adequate public services, public transportation, etc.Budget airfares and the internet gave even more Filipinos a glimpse of “the good life”. They saw gleaming Asian cities where millions have been brought up from poverty in the span of a generation. The great thorn on the side is Singapore, a country that would have been euphemistically referred to as “shabby” compared to Manila in the 1970s. But there are many thorns in this crown of shame. We now see how Kuala Lumpur surpassed us, and then Bangkok and then Jakarta. Now it looks like even Ho Chi Minh is about to edge us out. The saddest thing to hear is Filipinos saying, “Naiwanan na talaga tayo.” (We have been truly left behind).Apart from this mirror being help up to our faces, we saw how the world saw us: a country of maids, of natural disasters, a people that could never get their house in order, an object of pity. Sure, we have Manny Pacquiao and the occasional opiates to our mortally wounded national pride. It still doesn’t help if you’re cleaning your master’s toilet.Now imagine all these newly aware, newly politicized, fed up Filipinos. On Facebook.I have never threatened anybody on social media, or told anyone they should try being raped or killed by a drug addict. No matter how strongly I disagree with someone, no matter how insulting, how arrogant, or how much they try to pick a fight. Then again, I do have a wide enough vocabulary and can argue back. You pick a fight with me and I can fight back and vent in many a way.But what about the millions of Filipinos on Facebook who have a problem forming a sentence in either English or Filipino? Or those who are so insecure about their language skills that they start a fake account and use memes? Is social media solely for the Ateneo, UP, La Salle, UST, San Beda, etc. crowd? Is everyone else “a troll”?Do trolls’ opinions matter less because they cannot articulate it well, or within socially-accepted norms? (Whose norms?) How frustrating that must be.I am not excusing their behavior, but we can’t forget the underpinning dynamic of the freshly baptized, newly-politicized people. As said before, the Duterte phenomenon has done that. Anger against the past administration and the collective failure of the post-EDSA era has done that. I just find it very strange that the same people who can sympathize with drug pushers and addicts pushed to drugs and violence due to poverty, cannot seem to sympathize with the broader demographic on social media, or with the inarticulate, overzealous troll.To fail to understand that what happened was a revolution, the birth of a reform movement (and an overdue one), is one of the reasons you are puzzled by the vehemence and passion of Duterte supporters. Facebook has only amplified that existing rancor.You know the other thing that bugs me, no end? That some of you have characterized our political divide into a battle of good vs evil. I mean, c’mon. Whether intentionally or simple-mindedly, the anti Dutertes have resorted to demonizing him and all of us, the pro administration people as “evil people” with no concept of human rights or due process. The trick here is to try and gain a moral ascendancy in the argument, which gives them carte blanche license to hurl all the abuse they can muster. It even gives them, in their minds, the rationale, to disregard what other (evil! misguided!) Filipinos think and believe in, and move to oust a duly elected government.Nobody seems to recognize that the root of the divide is more due to different political priorities. Why are we always talking at cross purposes? Because at the top of your list are EJKs and the burial of Marcos at Libingan. At the top of my list is a move toward efficient and effective government, one that is sincere in its service to the people. I am for tax reform, higher fiscal spending and opening up to Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). I believe what Lee Kuan Yew said about the Philippines is true: that the US style setup of the government has failed us even before Marcos tried to change it, and I believe we should move to a parliamentary and federalist system. We need to break up our huge archipelagic country into more manageable and governable federal states. I am concerned that the corruption we have always seen in Philippine politics may have links to drugs i.e. narcopolitics. I am for peace in Mindanao and a tough stance on terrorists and outlaws. I feel all these things are closer to happening with this administration. Duterte gets all of this and is the best chance we have had since…forever.Then there are the other issues where we just outright clash. I am for a realist, multi polar approach to foreign relations. You want to confront China and take a harder stance; I believe the best solution to the China problem is diplomacy and compromise. You believe in media freedom; I believe in media responsibility. Your model for the country to go forward is the US system with all its bells and whistles, and you believe the status quo is working. My model is Singapore and I believe we need to make drastic systemic changes or continue to be overtaken by our Asian neighbors.You insist on decency and statesmanlike behavior; I’m willing to give the man a break. Yes he is a crude, loud mouth with no filters. His comments make me cringe sometimes. He is imperfect and a product of his milieu, as a recent write-up of Manolo Quezon III (belatedly) made clear. I have gotten used to it and am not shocked by D30’s politically incorrect speech anymore. And the fact that many still are makes me just want to sigh and ask, so what now? You can’t change him. He won’t listen to your eloquent pleadings for more statesman-like statements. If anything, the more you call him Hitler, the more he will retort and say something you don’t like. Remember he had to be begged to take this job, and at his age he does not give a fuck.Discourse breaks down when nobody recognizes the ironies anymore. When the likes of Princeton-educated Walden Bello, an ex-Senator, starts calling Duterte supporters short-penised dinosaurs on Facebook. When academics and intellectuals totally miss the point and say we are all just looking for a father figure or a messiah.When a media outfit like Rappler starts a “stop the hate” campaign and then effectively blocks and censors its own readers who are disagreeing with their articles and demanding better media. Like a “pikon” child, Rappler then goes on to insinuate that Duterte supporters are really “bots” and fake accounts i.e. falling back on the paid troll accusation. (I have now resorted to posting pictures of my lunch just to show I am a real person).Discourse suffers when the same people who turn the Delima investigation into a gender issue, then turn around and abuse strong, influential pro-administration women who are speaking their minds, like Mocha Uson and Sass Sasot, with below the belt, slut-shaming and anti-LGBT attacks.Discourse is better served when we stick to the issues and seek balance. It is served better when we stop being so onion-skinned and whiny. It’s not like one side threw a rose and the other a rock. Social media is a strange animal with assholes on both ends. Balance is best achieved by not blocking everybody who disagrees with you, and by not living in an echo chamber. Perhaps there is a self-correcting element to our fights. Perhaps like newly weds, we are slowly whittling down each others rough sides and rough arguments. Give an allowance for vehemence because people are defending their political priorities and interest.Discourse breaks down when you persist in talking about only what is important to you. Worse you use it as an overriding reason for criticism and even ouster. Because, let’s face it, what is really the end goal here? Will you be happy with apologies and promises to change? Even if a survey shows popular backing for the war on drugs, would you still insist you know better? Would you insist on “speaking for the poor”, when they themselves have already spoken? If we had a referendum on the Marcos burial and it shows the majority support it, or else don’t care, would you still insist and say, no the vote was rigged? How does that reconcile with your belief in democracy and majority rule?Will you ever be satisfied short of “regime change”? People are already suggesting it in broad daylight. Clinton Palanca, in a recent piece in Esquire, wonders how long before the anti’s can unseat Duterte.There lies the problem. I have the sneaking suspicion that your side has already given up on discourse. So what happens to my desire for a sincere and effective leader? For peace in Mindanao and terrorists eradicated? For a multi polar approach to foreign relations? For structural change in our form of government and to amend the constitution? What happens to my wanting the Filipino to have some pride and say yes, the son of a bitch who stood up to the US? My president. For my desire to see poverty reduced in the quickest possible way? For my desire to break from the old order that obviously does not work?Only in the Philippines. Our so-called democracy is so “vibrant” that we always get mired down. We forget that political will is anchored to political stability, and that stability rests on the robustness of our institutions, and on us. And what have we done for our political stability lately? Precious little. As a people we like to think with our hearts and we will always be prey to click bait headlines and spin–because as rich in natural resources as the Philippines is, we lack in one very important resource–critical thinking. Even some of our elite do not question the status quo. They share their Western liberal biases with the international media, who rely on the local press and the local elite as their eyes and ears on the ground.I have always marveled at this country’s tradition of shooting itself in the foot, of snatching defeat from the jaws of victory. We are seeing it again. If democracy and rule of law gets supplanted again by the whims and vested interests of the Manila powers-that-be, then all hope is lost.So what we have now is like two kids in a school yard fight. Shoving and testing each other. Gathering courage before somebody makes a move and throws the first punch. Somebody should just start it soon. And then we can go back to the Stone Age.Let me put it bluntly in terms you would (hopefully) understand. And pardon the hyperbole, which I assure you is not that far off. If you haven’t realized it yet, this is the most popular Philippine President in a long long time. This guy is Mambo Duterte. The more political dirt you throw at him, the stronger he becomes. If anything happens to him, there will be class war, if not outright civil war. Visayas and Mindanao will secede. Your driver will go after you with a screwdriver. Your cook will poison your food. You think Duterte is a monster? He’s a pussycat compared to what comes after him if he is ousted or assassinated.
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https://www.getrealphilippines.com/2016/10/mambo-duterte-huling-el-bimbo/
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WATCH: Philippine Rise is ours
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2018-05-18 18:01:25+08:00
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THEY can deny it, but there are destabilization efforts being waged in …
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Duterte Daily Stories
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http://duterte.today/watch-philippine-rise/
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Increase salary of nurses, teachers, soldiers, cops other civil servants starting this year – DBM announces
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2017-01-11 23:00:10+08:00
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Department of Budget and Management announced that starting January 1, 2017, government nurses, teachers, policemen, soldiers and other government workers will receive a bigger take home pay.This is what the Duterte administration’s grant to the wish of the people to raise the salary of the government workers and uniformed personnel.One of the campaign promise of President Duterte is to increase the wage of the government workers especially the uniformed personnel which he needed in his fight against illegal drugs.“These are the people who help and protect the Philippines. We want them to feel satisfied about their jobs, inspire them to be more productive workers and allow them to provide for their families. Raising their wages is only just,” said President Duterte.Duterte failed to grant his promise to the uniformed personnel to double their wage within 2016, but DBM Secretary Diokno said that they would be able to comply with the desire of the President to double their take home pay by January 2018.Despite of that, the PNP was still grateful for the incremental salary hike.“Malaking tulong na mapalaki ang take home pay ng ating mga pulis. But at the end of the day, we are here as members of the PNP to provide service,” PNP spokesman Dionardo Carlos said.According to Philippine information Agency gave details about the announcement of Department of Budget and ManagementPursuant to Executive Order No.201 s. 2016 (EO 201), which grants a compensation adjustment for government workers and additional allowances for MUP in four tranches, the DBM issued National Budget Circular No. 568 and Local Budget Circular No. 113.The circulars will implement the second tranche of compensation adjustment for the said public servants. National Budget Circular No. 568 outlines the guidelines, rules, and regulations for the implementation of the second tranche of EO 201 for civilian personnel in the Executive, Legislative, and Judicial branches, the Constitutional Commissions and other Constitutional Offices, State Universities and Colleges (SUCs), and government-owned-and-controlled corporations (GOCCs) covered by the Compensation and Position Classification System (CPCS), under Republic Act No. 6758. Local Budget Circular No. 113 on the other hand covers all positions for salaried local government unit (LGU) personnel and all positions for barangay personnel which are paid monthly honoraria. With the second tranche implementation of the compensation adjustments, government workers are set to have more money in their pockets as their salaries will increase in addition to the mid-year and year-end bonus. In addition, an enhanced Performance-Based Bonus will be granted to those who meet their agency targets. For instance, a Teacher 1 will get an annual compensation package of P324,962 while a Nurse 1 will get P398,822, bringing their total compensation to twice that of their private sector counterparts. Meanwhile, the MUP are now entitled to a provisional allowance, mid-year and year-end bonus, an enhanced Performance-Based Bonus subject to accomplishment of performance targets, as well as an increase in the hazard pay from P390.00 to P540.00 per month.Certain ranks will also receive augmentation in the form of officers’ allowance. Thus, in 2017, the total annual compensation for a Police Officer 1 (PO1) and a military Private will be P399,396. This represents a 14 percent increase in compensation for a PO1 and a 10 percent increase in compensation for a Private. The substantial increase in allowances will more justly reward our brave policemen and soldiers who put their lives on the line for the country. Managers and executives will also receive substantial pay increases of 15 to 27 percent so the government may attract and retain the best talent. A Division Chief will receive an amount of P1,097,863 annually; a Director IV-level position P1,659,491 annually; a Secretary-level post P2,595,137 annually; and a highest-ranking General, P2,144,283 per annum. This scheme intends to position their compensation packages closer to that of the private sector, in line with the principle of “equal pay for work of equal value.” The compensation and allowances will be adjusted in accordance with the schedule provided in EO 201. Funding for compensation adjustments of national government agencies is provided for in the General Appropriations Act (GAA) for FY 2017. For covered GOCCs and GFIs, funding will be sourced from their respective corporate operating budgets. While for LGU personnel, the amount shall be sourced from LGU funds authorized by their respective sanggunian.
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BREAKING: UN Rapporteur Agnes Callamard Gathers First-Hand Evidence on EJKs During Manila Visit
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5/5/2017 0:00
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UN Rapporteur Agnes Callamard who visited the Philippines this week for purely academic purposes and not on official mission, said she had nevertheless personally seen evidence of summary killings connected to President Rodrigo Duterte’s war on drugs.In an exclusive interview with The Adobo Chronicles, Callamard listed all the evidence she personally encountered while in Manila:She had dinner with Commission on Human Rights Chair Chito GasconShe had a private screening of Leni Robredo’s video message to a UN conference where the Vice President talked about summary killings under Duterte’s war on drugsShe read archived issues of The Philippine Daily InquirerWhile in her hotel room, she googled Rappler to review stories about 7,000 plus killed in the war on drugsShe watched ABS-CBN and GMA News, and occasionally, CNN Philippines 🇵🇭She exchanged text messages with Jim Paredes, Cynthia Patag, Leah Navarro, Raissa Robles and Atty. Jesus FalcisShe had a phone conversation with jailed Senator Leila De LimaShe had a courtesy call with Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) President Socrates Villegas.Carlos Celdran acted as her tour guide throughout her Manila stayShe personally witnessed student 👨🎓 and faculty demonstrations against Duterte while on her way to her speaking engagement at the University of the PhilippinesAsked if she made an effort to meet with Philippine National Police Director General Ronald ‘Bato’ de la Rosa, Callamard said that she didn’t find it necessary since she already had all the first-hand information she needed to prepare a comprehensive report to the UN.Meanhile, Callamard categorically denied that she has been hired as a paid consultant of the Liberal Party as recently revealed in Wikipedia.
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#BabaeAko Announces Its 2019 Senatorial Lineup
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['Pol Pinoy']
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8/6/2018 0:00
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In less than a year from now, Filipinos will troop to the polls to elect a new set of twelve Senators.Today a new and powerful political party was formally launched at the EDSA Shrine. It’s called the Hashtag Babae Ako Party (HBAP), which had its beginnings with an online campaign, #BabaeAko aimed at resisting any form of misogyny and discrimination against Filipina women.HBAP also named its twelve bets, putting together a power and influencial group of (mostly) women. It hopes thatthis lineup will all make it to the Magic 12.The Senatoriables are:Judy TaguiwaloInday Espina VaronaJuana ChangeRaissa RoblesJover LaurioMaria Lourdes SerenoSolita MonsodCynthia PatagKris AquinoKaren DavilaGeraldine RomanMar Roxas
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LIVE: President Duterte’s SONA 2016
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2016-07-25 11:10:44+08:00
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Watch the most anticipated State of the Nation Address by the Philippine president, Rodrigo Duterte, July 25, at Batasang Pambansa at exactly 4pm.According to the PCOO Secretary Martin Andanar, it’s going to be hard-hitting, straight and solution-based speech that will make everyone in the hall fall from their seats.Watch the live streaming below!For more exciting stories, LIKE OUR FACEBOOK page below!
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ABS-CBN Calls Philippine Vice Presidential Election For Mar Roxas
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24/04/2016 0:00
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In the U.S., news outlets can make a prediction about the winner in an election just minutes after the polls close — based on exit polls. In the Philippines, an election can be called for a candidate 15 days before the polls open.That’s exactly what happened at last night’s third and final presidential debate held in Dagupan City, Pangasinan. It was hosted by the ABS-CBN television network which has been accused of being biased in favor of the Liberal Party. (President Aquino’s sister and talk show host was a mainstay at the network before announcing her retirement).In the heat of the debate, ABS-CBN journalist and moderator Tony Velasquez addressed Roxas as “Mr. Vice President” to the delight of the other candidates, incumbent Vice President Jojo Binay, Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte and Senators Grace Poe and Miriam Defensor-Santiago.One person who was not happy about the premature call was Leni Robredo who of course is the real candidate of the Liberal Party running for vice president.So the race for president has now been reduced to four instead of five candidates.Thank you, ABS-CBN!
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2016/04/24/abs-cbn-calls-philippine-vice-presidential-election-for-mar-roxas/?share=email
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LOOK: Cops educating children about the dangers of illegal drugs
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2016-08-24 23:36:45+08:00
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Cops from in other regions are now starting to educate children about the dangers of illegal drugs in their life.A picture shared by a Netizen shows a police that educating the students inside their classroom about the effects of illegal drugs.They also gave a brochure so the kids can easily understand it.Netizen lauds this program of PNP and they believe that educating the children about illegal drugs can prevent them from being influenced by this bad habit.The Duterte administration plans to educate the k-12 students nationwide about the bad effects of illegal drugs that destroyed many lives.“Prevention is better than cure, we are hoping that PNP can expand this program to educate more kids to avoid being lure by the illegal drugs” One of the Netizen who are very amazed by this program said to our source.
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Pinoytrending Altervista
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https://pinoytrending.altervista.org/look-law-enforcers-educating-children-dangers-illegal-drugs/
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BARACK OBAMA’S SECRET MEETING WITH KIM JONG-UN
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['Pol Pinoy']
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1/10/2017 0:00
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There seems to be a double standard when it comes to secret meetings among controversial politicians and religious leaders.The social media was abuzz with angry posts about The Vatican’s admission that Pope Francis did meet with Rowan County (KY) county clerk Kim Davis at the Vatican Embassy in Washington, D.C. last week.Many interpreted the meeting as the Pope’s endorsement of discrimination against gay men and women in as far as marriage is concerned.During the secret meeting, the Pope allegedly thanked Davis for her “courage” and asked her to “stay strong.”Davis was jailed for refusing to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples, despite an order by the court.Yet, everything seems to be hush-hush regarding another secret meeting — between President Barack Obama and North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un.It allegedly happened shortly after the president met with Chinese President Xi Jinping, during the latter’s official state visit to the U.S. last week.No details were released by The White House regarding the Obama-Kim secret meeting.After a thorough investigation, The Adobo Chronicles® can now confirm that the secret meeting did happen, but it was between Obama and Kim’s alter ego, Randall Park.Park played the role of Kim Jong-Un in the controversial film, “The Interview.” The Sony flick was pulled from theaters after threats of possible attacks on moviegoers.Park was a guest of The White House during a state dinner held in honor of the Chinese President.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2015/10/01/barack-obamas-secret-meeting-with-kim-jong-un/?share=email
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Pinoy Pride: Olympic Medalist, Brazilian Gymnast Is Part Filipino! (Video)
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['Pol Pinoy']
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20/08/2016 0:00
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The world knows by now that the Philippines has a connection to Singapore’s first Olympic gold medalist Joseph Schooling. The swimmer who beat Michael Phelps in Rio was raised by his Filipino nanny, Auntie Yolly.Now, it has been revealed that another Olympic medalist, Joseph Nory Mariano, is part Filipno! Nory, a member of the Brazilian gymnastics team, won bronze in the floor exercises.Here’s proof that Nory is Filipino: He speaks Tagalog!Watch his video.Nory’s win in Rio, in addition to Schooling and Filipina weightlifter silver medalist Hidilyn Diaz made the Philippines’ three for three record possible: gold, silver, bronze!Mabuhay!RELATED STORY: Filipinos And Their Six Degrees Of Separation
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2016/08/20/pinoy-pride-olympic-medalist-brazilian-gymnast-is-part-filipino/#respond
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Women’s Group Gabriela Doesn’t Want Maxine Medina To Win Miss Universe Crown
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['Pol Pinoy']
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26/01/2017 0:00
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Just weeks ago, Gabriela Rep. Arlene Brosas opposed the hosting of the Miss Universe pageant in the Philippines, calling it an objectification of women and a cover-up of the country’s societal problems.Brosas said the hosting was a “manipulative and deceptive tool that projects an image of peace and stability to cover up the creeping influence of fascist repression of poor women’s rising protests.”Now, the activist women’s group is again making headlines, saying that it doesn’t want the Philippines’ representative, Maxine Medina, to win in next week’s pageant.A spokesperson for Gabriela said that “for Miss Philippines to win the crown when the pageant is being held here will reflect badly on the country. It will be perceived as a “hometown decision.”“Furthermore, a back-to-back win by the Philippines in the popular pageant will give the wrong impression that Filipinas are desperate to wear beauty crowns,” the spokesperson said.Gabriela however said that it will be okay if Miss Philippines won first runner-up, especially if Miss Colombia ends up winning the title. (Last year, pageant host Steve Harvey erroneously announced Miss Colombia as the winner, instead of Miss Philippines.)
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2017/01/26/womens-group-gabriela-doesnt-want-maxine-medina-to-win-miss-universe-crown/#respond
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APPLE UNVEILS ITS NEW iGLASS
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['Pol Pinoy']
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3/9/2016 0:00
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Tech giant Apple has just unveiled its latest innovation, and it’s not a smart phone or a tablet computer. It’s the iGlass.Seen as Apple’s response to the Google Glass, the new high-fashion, unisex, one size fits all shades does not have a camera or the other Google Glass features. “What it does is show a constant self reflection of the wearer, enabling him or her to keep his or her appearance and poise in check at all times,” Apple CEO Tim Cook said. “However, when other people look at your iGlass, they will see their own reflection. Like the iPhone and iPad cameras, iGlass is both front and rear facing, so to speak. This will eliminate the need for mirrors in public restrooms and rid ladies’ handbags of those tiny make up compact mirrors,” Cook added.Consumers were quick to praise the iGlass, saying that the new product will have a wide-ranging positive impact and will bring about a truly joyful world of pleasant-looking human beings.Unlike the Google Glass, the iGlass can be worn over prescription eyeglasses. “That’s big plus,” one consumer exclaimed.The iGlass comes complete with UV rays protective coating, is scratch-proof, ultra light, and is available in white or black plexiglass frame. The frame can be folded to fit into a pouch and plastic case with key chain (included). It will retail for $99.99.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2013/09/03/apple-unveils-its-new-iglass/?share=email
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Netizens pushing oldest Kalinga traditional Tattoo Artist Apo Whang-Od to become a National Artist
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2017-02-04 12:55:34+08:00
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Because of the old age and bad health condition of the “Last Kalinga Tattoo Artist” Apo Whang-Od, Netizens and travelers is pushing the old lady to declare as one of the Philippine’s National Artist or declare as a National Living Treasure.Many Netizens were worried after one of the tourist announces the bad condition of Apo Whang-Od and they wished to the government to recognized the contribution of the traditional tattoo artist in arts and tourism.Thousands of tourist all around the world are visiting Apo Whang-Od and she was featured in many documentaries locally and internationally.If she became a national artist, she would receive 100,000 pesos, a monthly stipend of 10,000 pesos for life and a 750,000 medical & hospitalization benefits yearly.According to Deth E. Garcia, Whang Od deserved the title “National Artist” and she the government must help her.Ronnie Alipio believed that Apo Whang-Od should retire and he’s hopeful that the Kalinga Artist received the National Artist award while she’s still alive.And because Whang-Od became a hot topic again on the internet, more and more Netizens are urging the National Commission for Culture and the Arts to declare her as National Artist.But her fans must not worried because Apo Whang-Od was carefully taken cared by the villagers and weekly visiting the hospital in Bontoc, Mountain Province.
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Pinoytrending Altervista
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https://pinoytrending.altervista.org/netizens-pushing-kalinga-traditional-tattoo-artist-apo-whang-od-become-national-artist/
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Duterte orders not to accept aid from EU. Here’s why.
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2017-05-18 13:10:50+08:00
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The aid could be helpful during calamities and in case of massive shortage of goods. The previous government maintained its relations with the EU.But why does President Duterte ordered not to accept any help from these giant countries?Here’s from the Office of the Presidential Spokesperson Ernie Abella:“The President has approved the recommendation of the Department of Finance not to accept grants and this is not necessarily humanitarian aid from the EU that may allow it to interfere with the internal policies of the Philippines. Click to Watch Video Below.These grants pertain to particular projects or programs that have the potential of affecting the autonomy of the country.The Philippines reserves the right to accept loans and grants that help attain its objectives of promoting economic development inclusiveness and reducing poverty, attaining peace within its borders and with its neighbors, and fostering a law-abiding society.It also reserves the right to respectfully decline offers that do not achieve these goals and offers that allow foreigners to interfere with the conduct of its internal affairs.”
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Duterte Daily Stories
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http://duterte.today/duterte-orders-not-to-accept-aid-from-eu-heres-why/
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Indonesia’s Drug Czar Budi Waseso is buying up weapons to prepare in a Duterte-Bato Style of fighting illegal drugs
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2016-09-11 05:48:39+08:00
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Indonesia’s Drug Czar Budi Waseso is on a shopping spree of weapons and intelligence tools as it prepares to replicate the style of the Philippine’s War on Drugs.PNP Chief Police Director General Ronald Dela Rosa inspects the joint PNP-AFP checkpoint in Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro (PNP-PIO PHOTO)The head of the National narcotics Agency of Indonesia said that they are buying weapons to match the firepower wielded by the country’s drug lords.He praised the move by the Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte and called for a similar style to be implemented in his country.While President Duterte and PNP Chief Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa has earned both praise and criticism because of the war on drugs, both the Philippines and Indonesia apparently share the same philosophy in the war against illegal drugs.Budi Waseso also believes that the life of a drug leader is meaningless because they carried out mass murder and he believes that Indonesia should be aggressive like the Philippines in hunting drug offenders.The life of a drug dealer is “meaningless,” Budi Waseso said.
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Pinoytrending Altervista
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https://pinoytrending.altervista.org/indonesias-drug-czar-budi-waseso-buying-weapons-prepare-duterte-bato-style-fighting-illegal-drugs/
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JOHN BOEHNER STEPS DOWN AS HOUSE SPEAKER, HANDS GAVEL TO NANCY PELOSI
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['Pol Pinoy']
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20/03/2018 0:00
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It is the end of the Republican Party as we know it.Citing the fact that he has lost all credibility and support even from his fellow Republicans, John Boehner made the shocking announcement today that he was stepping down as speaker of the House of Representatives.The final straw came when Boehner invited Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to speak before a joint session of Congress, bypassing the Office of the President. He came under intense criticism not just from Democrats but his fellow Republicans, especially those who are familiar with the U.S. Constitution’s provision for the separation of powers among the three branches of government.What was more shocking in today’s announcement was that Boehner said he had tried to convince other House Republican leaders to step up to assume the position of speaker, but none of them wanted to do so (especially after that embarrassing letter signed by 47 Senate Republicans to Iran, undermining the Obama administrations’s nuclear negotiations with that country.)So, in an unprecedented move never before seen, or imagined, in U.S. history, Boehner turned over the gavel to House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi.The historic photograph of the turnover says it all (see photo).Was it a kiss of unity and reconciliation, or a Judas kiss?The eyes of the entire nation, and entire world, are on the U.S. Congress.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2015/03/20/john-boehner-steps-down-as-house-speaker-hands-gavel-to-nancy-pelosi/?share=email
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Adobo Chronicles Fact Checks Leni Robredo’s Washington, D.C. Statement
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['Pol Pinoy']
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18/10/2018 0:00
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CLAIM: In a response to question about Marawi, during Leni Robredo’s appearance at a forum sponsored by the Center for Stretegic and International Studies (CSIS) in Washington, D.C., she stated that her office (Office of the Vice President) “has been there during the first day of the siege,” setting up “relief operation.”FACT: What proof do we need that Robredo’s statement was an outright lie? How could her office be there on the first day of the siege? Did she have advanced information that the siege was going to happen that day? Was her office already IN Marawi when the siege happened? How can her office set up relief operation on the first day of the siege when no one even knew if there would be casualties, injuries or citizens displaced who would need help? Whose crystal ball did OVP use?We found this news report where Robredo “ordered’ her staff to “start” relief operations for Marawi siege victims. It was dated May 24, a day AFTER the start of the siege. But we can’t imagine that the OVP, which does not have resources or local staff to deal with situations like this, was able to set up the relief operations within hours or days. It would take weeks before it could organize the operation and gather relief goods or set up relief services.Our verdict:Here’s a video of Robredo’s statement:
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2018/10/18/adobo-chronicles-fact-checks-leni-robredos-washington-d-c-statement/?share=email
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CNN TRAILS FOX NEWS, MSNBC IN MISREPORTING THE NEWS
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['Pol Pinoy']
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13/11/2017 0:00
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CNN, the pioneer in 24-hour cable news, is not a happy camper. The Atlanta-based news network is far behind FOX News and MSNBC in misreporting the news, according to a recent survey. Punditfact, a branch of Politifact, has put together profiles for CNN, MSNBC and FOX News detailing just how honest each of these networks are. And while it’s obviously not a completely comprehensive profile, it’s a decent measure of the honesty of each. Pundifact found FOX News to have only told the truth 18 percent of the time. MSNBC was found to have been honest 31 percent of the time, while CNN came in a distant third with being honest 60 percent of the time. The survey results was disappointing news for CNN Worldwide CEO Jeff Zucker. “CNN has always been No. 1 in reporting and comprehensively covering breaking news as well as in ratings and reliability as an accurate news source. We will do all we can to take back the top spot from FOX News,” he promised. Whether you are a fan of FOX News, MSNBC or CNN, think twice before believing the news you are getting from these top cable networks. Stick to satire news sources; you know that the news you’re getting is 100% faux – not 18, not 31, not 60 percent.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2014/11/13/cnn-trails-fox-news-msnbc-in-misreporting-the-news/#comments
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EDSA: THE FILIPINOS AND THE QUEST FOR DEMOCRACRY AND GOOD GOVERNMENT
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['Pol Pinoy']
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23/02/2018 0:00
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On February 25, millions of Filipinos will gather along EDSA, Metro Manila’s main thoroughfare, for a shared purpose: to end a dictatorship, to end corruption, and to end the abuses of those in power. This avenue stands witness to what Filipinos are capable of doing for democracy and freedom. Nuns will face tanks head-on, armed only with flowers and rosaries. Students, workers, and families, will lock arms together, throwing caution to the wind in their stand for freedom. Soldiers who have the strength of will to go against the establishment will join in this mass action, realizing that the Philippines has had enough years of hardship and unbridled corruption.The above was the scenario in 1985 that led to the downfall of President Ferdinand E. Marcos, a scenario that repeated itself during the administrations of Presidents Joseph Estrada and Gloria Macapagal Arroyo.Is EDSA 29 a commemoration of the past or a declaration about the present?
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2015/02/23/edsa-the-filipinos-and-the-quest-for-democracry-and-good-government/
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Vice President Leni Robredo To Deliver Her NOWNA On July 23
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['Pol Pinoy']
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10/7/2018 0:00
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Whenever the President of the United States delivers his State of the Union Address, a representative of the opposing political party gives his or her official response.That tradition will now become standard in the Philippines, starting this year.After President Rodrigo Duterte delivers his State of the Nation Address (SONA) on July 23, the Opposition response will be read by Vice President Leni Robredo. She’s calling it NOWNA — in reference to what she believes are the changes needed — right away —in the current Administration. (Hence the term “now na.”)Robredo’s response will be her first major address since announcing that she was willing to head a coalition to oppose Duterte.Robredo’s NOWNA will be broadcast live exclusively on Rappler’s Facebook page. No fact-checking necessary.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2018/07/10/vice-president-leni-robredo-to-deliver-her-nowna-on-july-23/#respond
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Blogger Raissa Robles Tweets To Thank Those Who Bought Her Book
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['Pol Pinoy']
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4/1/2017 0:00
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As the New Year began, “Investigative journalist,” blogger and author Raissa Robles took to Twitter to thank those who bought her book on Martial Law.All three of them.Senator Ria Hontiveros, Senator Leila De Lima, and former Commission on Human Rights Chair Etta Rosales.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2017/01/04/blogger-raissa-robles-tweets-to-thank-those-who-bought-her-book/?share=email
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Actor Gabby Concepcion Disappointed He Wasn’t Named Chairman Of ABS-CBN
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['Pol Pinoy']
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19/04/2018 0:00
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He thought he had the chairmanship of ABS-CBN in the bag, after Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte cursed him in one of his speeches.We’re talking about actor Gabby Concepcion.Now he’s very disappointed. The real ABS-CBN chair Gabby Lopez just announced that Martin ‘Mark’ Lopez will succeed him.’That cursing from Duterte amounted to nothing.’ Concepcion told The Adobo Chronicles.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2018/04/19/actor-gabby-concepcion-disappointed-he-wasnt-named-chairman-of-abs-cbn/#respond
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Nobel Prize Awaiting Philippine Senator Antonio Trillanes?
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['Pol Pinoy']
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8/10/2018 0:00
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This year’s Nobel Peace Prize may already have been announced (two winners: Denis Mukwege of Congo and Nadia Murad of Iraq), but a second prize is reportedly awaiting Philippine Senator Antonio Trillanes.Trillanes is a staunch critic of Rodrigo Duterte and has gone as far as the International Criminal Court to call for the investigation of the Phiippine President’s alleged crimes against humanity.But alas, something was lost in translation.When Trillanes heard of the impending prize, he apparently didn’t realize it was about a NoBail prize — one that will surely come his way if the Makati Regional Trial Court Branch No. 148 decides to issue a warrant of arrest for his alleged role in the 2003 Oakwood mutiny, which was revived after President Rodrigo Duterte voided his amnesty last month.Mutiny is a non-bailable offense.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2018/10/08/nobel-prize-awaiting-philippine-senator-antonio-trillanes/#comments
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‘HOT COP OF CASTRO’ NOT A REAL COP
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['Pol Pinoy']
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10/7/2017 0:00
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From San Francisco’s gay Castro district to the four corners of social media, people are swooning over Chris Kohrs, the “Hot Cop of Castro.” He has become one of the most recognized faces in the city and the Internet, almost eclipsing the popularity of the Stockton suspected felon Jeremy Meeks whose posted mugshot sent top designers pursuing him for modeling contracts and product endorsements.But Kohrs has just revealed that he is not a real cop. He simply donned a police uniform so that he could fit in the crowd when he visited the Castro one day. He knew that it was quite common for visitors to the famed gay district to dress in a variety of attires ranging from nuns to marines to cops to divas. Apparently, someone took a smart phone photo of Kohrs and posted it on the Internet. That’s when it went viral.Amused at his sudden popularity, he continued wearing the police uniform each time he walked by the Castro. “I sort of am enjoying the attention,” said the soft-spoken Kohrs. Although he is not gay, he says he likes the very friendly atmosphere in the Castro.In speaking with The Adobo Chronicles, Kohrs said that so far, he has not received any call from designers, but that Ellen DeGeneres wants him on the Ellen Show. Perhaps the beginning of a new career?
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2014/07/10/hot-cop-of-castro-not-a-real-cop/?share=email
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Leni Robredo Very Disappointed She Wasn’t Invited to Prince Harry And Meghan Markle’s Wedding
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['Pol Pinoy']
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18/05/2018 0:00
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We all know that Leni Robredo is a jetsetter, making international trips for the flimsiest of reasons to the United States, Europe and Asia.So one can only imagine how very disappointed she was for not being invited to attend today’s wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.”Attending a Royal Wedding is a dream of the Vice President,” spokesperson Georgina Hernandez told The Adobo Chronicles.Hernandez said Robredo was almost sure she would be invited to the wedding after her recent visit to London to speak at the London School of Economics. She reportedly sent feelers to the Buckingham Palace that she wanted to be at Prince Harry’s wedding.Apparently, Queen Elizabeth, who has a hand in preparing the guest list, didn’t know who Robredo was.It’s a wake up call for Robredo to consider making major changes with her PR team.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2018/05/18/leni-robredo-very-disappointed-she-wasnt-invited-to-prince-harry-and-meghan-markles-wedding/
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IN STATE VISIT, PHILIPPINE PRESIDENT AQUINO WILL SEEK TO REPAIR TRASHY RELATIONS WITH CANADA
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['Pol Pinoy']
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7/5/2018 0:00
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upon the invitation of to the Philippines in the spring and summer of 2013. But upon inspection, the country’s Bureau of Customs found the containers were filled with stinking household garbage, including used adult diapers and kitchen waste.So, truth be told. Aquino’s state visit seeks to repair his country’s trashy relations with Canada.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2015/05/07/in-state-visit-philippine-president-aquino-will-seek-to-repair-trashy-relations-with-canada/#respond
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Karen Davila Tweets ‘Thank You’ To The Adobo Chronicles
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['Pol Pinoy']
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22/10/2017 0:00
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It’s been more than a month since The Adobo Chronicles wrote a story about broadcaster Karen Davila (Remember when we reported she called Prince William and Princess Kate the “Dutch and Duchess?”)Well, Davila is quite pleased we haven’t criticized her for a long time.So, she tweeted a thank you message to us. That’s sweet, Karen!
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2017/10/22/karen-davila-tweets-thank-you-to-the-adobo-chronicles/
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Will a Philippines under President Rodrigo Duterte be plunged into the Dark Ages?
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2016-05-06 04:54:28+00:00
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His detractors insist that, yes, the rise of Rodrigo Duterte to the Philippine presidency will mark the beginning of the country’s descent to the Dark Ages. What would be the nature of this dark age? That’s also obvious to these detractors. It will be a period marked by a return of the nation into the shadow of authoritarian rule and police abuse. An atmosphere of doom and gloom will envelop Philippine society and choke out any remaining glimmer of hope of a prosperous future.If we are to believe the legions of Duterte detractors who are spending megabucks on demonisation campaigns delivered via mass media, Duterte represents the Philippines’ single point of failure.Think of the logic behind that rhetoric for a moment. That is like saying that an entire 100-story high rise building is built upon a single pillar and that, given where these elections elections are headed, Filipinos are on their way to replacing that single pillar with a toothpick. In short, here is the question Filipinos need to ask themselves:Will President Rodrigo Duterte be the singular cause of the destruction of the Philippines?The irony that seems to be flying above peoples’ heads here is that it is the very people who worship the family of the late former President Cory Aquino — to whom the current 1987 Constitution is credited — that is now inciting a massive campaign to deflate people’s confidence in the soundness of the democratic institutions built upon that Constitution.In insisting that the Philippines will fall apart under President Rodrigo Duterte, we are assuming that the democracy and the checks-and-balances baked into it will be completely inutile at keeping the President in order. Then again, perhaps this fear is justified. None other than current President Benigno Simeon ‘BS’ Aquino III has demonstrated how easy it is for a sitting president not only to encroach into but to stomp down the powers vested upon the other two co-equal branches of government. Indeed, the administration of President BS Aquino has exhibited unparalleled abuse of executive power to attack and undermine the Legislative and Judiciary branches of the Philippine government. Aquino, over his term as Chief Executive, has demonstrated a talent for railroading, bullying, bulldozing, blackmailing and, most effective of all, bribing congressmen and judges alike.Perhaps, then, what the Duterte alarmists are saying is true. The Presidency is, in fact, an insanely powerful office. It has the power to unilaterally effect destructive political and administrative force over the entire country. President BS Aquino proved this assertion right over the last six years. And so, by this logic, Duterte’s detractors insist, it will happen again over the next six years. Duterte’s detractors insist that the Philippines’ Congress and Supreme Court will both be utterly powerless at keeping the president in check. They insist that Filipinos will be powerless at keeping the president in check. They insist that there is no point in continuing to invest in democratic institutions and due process because all of these will be powerless against the “evil” devices of the coming Duterte administration.Well how about that.We may as well scrap the 9th of May elections then. Because there is no further point in being a democracy!One single man, we are told, will wield the atomic capability to sink an entire nation of 100 million.When it comes down to evaluating the logic of all these social media “activists” running around Twitter shrieking like little girls about the Dark Ages that are at hand following the impending rise to power of Rodrigo Duterte, we get a better idea of the cringe-worthy character of Philippine society. The Philippines, we are seeing now, is the result of a hundred years of consistent failure in thinking — because we’d rather go into girly fits over monsters we imagine are lurking underneath our beds and not apply the courage to actually shine a flashlight into the darkness.Filipinos need to get a grip and act like men for a change.[Photo courtesy CNN Philippines.]
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Get Real Philippines
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https://www.getrealphilippines.com/2016/05/will-philippines-president-rodrigo-duterte-plunged-dark-ages/
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District Court Throws Out One Count Of Jover Laurio’s Libel Lawsuit Against Franco Mabanta
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['Pol Pinoy']
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27/05/2018 0:00
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MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) –Subject to fact-checking by Rappler and Vera Files — A local district court has dismissed one of four counts of a lawsuit filed by Jover Laurio, the woman behind Pinoy Ako Blog against political-social commentator Franco Mabanta.Laurio sued for four counts of libel, including one resulting from a Facebook post by Mabanta where he made fun of her appearance.In its ruling, the court said, “Beauty lies in the beholder. What one may consider beautiful may be ugly to another. We cannot hold Mabanta liable for his perception of beauty. Besides, that’s his opinion, and this Court does not have jurisdiction over people’s opinions.”We tried to reach Laurio and Mabanta for comment, but both their cell phones seemed to have run out of battery.
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https://adobochronicles.com/2018/05/27/district-court-throws-out-one-count-of-jover-laurios-libel-lawsuit-against-franco-mabanta/#respond
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“Siya nanaman?” Duterte reveals the billionaire woman who plots the International Criminal Court probe against him
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2018-02-12 07:15:08+08:00
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President Rodrigo Duterte unmasked the woman who allegedly plotted the International Criminal Court probe against him and attempt to destabilize the current administration.During a press briefing at the Manila Enclaves Residences, Duterte said that the phone conversation recordings that he received discovered that the US-Filipina businesswoman and philanthropist Loida Nicolas Lewis was plotting against him.The President said that he possessed the transcript of the phone coversation between Lewis and an unnamed individual talking about their plan to destabilize the current administration.Lewis is a known supporter of the Liberal Party of the Philippines and campaigned for the Roxas-Robredo tandem last presidential election.“Alam mo days before, mayroon na akong transcript, alam ko na merong communication, na ayan magkita tayo before the announcement on Tuesday, kaya noong Tuesday hinintay namin, wala. Alam ko lahat yan. Sabihin mo sa kanya yan. Sila Loida yan, pati etong mga Duterte haters. May complete transcript na ako niyan” Duterte said while answering a question related to the ICC probe against him.[We waited for it last Tuesday, but there was nothing. I know everything, tell her that I know. It’s Loida. I have the complete transcript.]Duterte said that he had foreign friends who apparently from ‘China’ and ‘Russia’ gave him the transcript of the phone conversation of Lewis.“Basta marami ka na kaibigan na sikat, kaibigan mo si Putin, China.” Duterte said.The President also said that when the investigation of ICC against him continues, he would ask Loida Lewis to take the witness stand.“Kaya gusto ko siyang kausapin eh, if ever does its a valid case, I will ask her to take the witness stand, I will go there too. Lagay ko siya diyan. he said.He explained that the accusations against him might be true if there’s no police or soldiers died during his war against illegal drugs.“Ang namamatay dito kriminal, buti sana kung walang namamatay na pulis ko pati sundalo, remember that war in Marawi, started with a warrant of arrest, the charge was shabu.” he said.“Tapos sasabihin niyo extrajudicial killing? Ul*l.” he said.Last year, President Duterte also accused Loida Nicolas-Lewis of plotting against him.He even challenged the Filipino-American billionaire that he would assign her as the President of the Philippines if she can solve the problem.“You tell me there’ll be a massive demonstration, that this millionaire lady from America would fund it? No need (for a demonstration). Come here and I will install you as the new ruler.” Duterte said.Loida also openly criticized Rodrigo Duterte and asked him to resign after the President failed to achieve his goal to end the illegal drugs in six months.However, she denied that they’re plotting to destabilize the government.“No, President Duterte, I have not plotted against you in terms of coup d’etat, because I believe in the democratic process,” Nicolas-Lewis said.
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Pinoytrending Altervista
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https://pinoytrending.altervista.org/siya-nanaman-duterte-reveals-billionaire-woman-plots-international-criminal-court-probe/
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WATCH: RJ Nieto of Thinking Pinoy’s brillant response to Sen. Hontiveros: “it’s time to stop complaining and start listening”
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2017-10-04 18:20:13+08:00
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RJ Nieto, founder of blog “Thinking Pinoy” response to Senator Risa Hontiveros went viral on the internet because of his brilliant reply to the lady senator.During the senate inquiry on fake news, Senator Risa Hontiveros called out Thinking Pinoy for his ‘wacky’ photo together with another fellow blogger taken at the front of Senator Leila De Lima’s office.This was the photo that Senator Risa Hontiveros was talking about:Hontiveros also explained how fake news can lead to threats.“I would have wanted to raise, Madame Chair, the point that fake news also can lead to threats.”The lady senator also added that what Nieto did in front of Senator De Lima’s office was disrespectful as the blogger was one of the resource person at the investigation on fake news.“What bloggers like Mr. Nieto did is a demonstration that they want the stature of mainstream media without silimar limitations. I’m very disturbed that a resource person invited by the senate, has disrespected a member of the senate and right at her place of work.”Senator Grace Poe responded and she agreed that it was hurtful for anyone if that was done to their officer, but she explained that Nieto did not violate any laws for what they did in front of Senator De Lima’s office.Poe also asked Nieto to respond on Senator Hontiveros’ statement.Nieto, who works as the head of the Strategic Communications Unit under the Department of Foreign Affairs Office of the Undersecretary for Migrant Workers Affairs, started his response with political neutrality which according to him was already discussed earlier. He said that political neutrality is serving fairly regardless of political affiliations.The blogger also clarified that he is just a consultant for DFA and he is not being disallowed to express his political opinions on social media.He also said that he can help Senator Risa Hontiveros even if he doesn’t like her as part of his current role on Department of Foreign Affairs.“I respect you as a senator, Ma’am, but I have my own opinions in life.”He also added that even if he is working for the government, it doesn’t mean that he needed to restrict himself or be restricted by anyone from expressing his own opinion.“Being in the government, does not stop anyone, including me, from expressing my own opinion.”He also explained that as a consultant for DFA, he does not have an employer-employee relationship with the senate that of a client-professional. So it does not include him in government service and he is not a public official who can be restricted in expressing his own political opinions on social media.“So, when I broadcast stuff on my Facebook Page, that is Rey Joseph Nieto speaking as the regular citizen. But when I give advice to the OWWA, then that’s when my job kicks in.”Despite of working for government, Nieto reiterated that there should no questions whether he should be nicer to people.“So, as to the question whether I should be nicer to people on my personal blog, I don’t think so.”Nieto also explained that when he says things about people or politicians, that doesn’t mean they have to listen to it because it’s just his own opinio. But if his opinion gets traction, then that means a lot of people agree with his thoughts.“So, instead of blaming me for what I did, maybe people should start to listen.”Nieto pointed out that politicians must start listening because people already saying the same thing that he said.“A lot of people say the same thing that I say, then maybe, you know, it’s time to stop complaining and start listening.”Several hours after the face off between Thinking Pinoy and Sen. Hontiveros, Senator Trillanes also demanded an apology from RJ Nieto for posting wacky photos in front of Senator De Lima’s office.But Nieto refused and he said:“No masaya kaming naka detain siya and I’m entitled in my own opinion”Despite of the pressure gave to him by the senators from Liberal Party, Rj Nieto did not deleted the photo of him in front of Senator De Lima’s office.It seems that Nieto was not intimidated by the senators despite of expressing his nervousness during the hearing.Meanwhile, the people who works for Senator De Lima’s office demanded “immediate apology” from RJ Nieto for allegedly mocking the detained lawmaker.You can watch the whole video here:
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https://pinoytrending.altervista.org/watch-rj-nieto-thinking-pinoys-brillant-response-sen-hontiveros-time-stop-complaining-start-listening/
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CONGRESS MULLS STIFF PENALTY FOR PASSENGERS CAUSING FLIGHT DIVERSIONS OVER LEGROOM ISSUES
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['Pol Pinoy']
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7/9/2017 0:00
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In just the last couple of weeks, three U.S. airline flights were diverted and delayed due to issues involving irate passengers making a big fit over legroom.In the latest incident, a Delta Airlines flight from New York’s LaGuardia Airport to West Palm Beach, Florida, was forced to land in Jacksonville, Florida, after a passenger became violent when the woman sitting in front of her tried to recline her seat.To curb the growing reclining seat incidents on board U.S. flights, a bill has been proposed in Congress to set a very stiff penalty to any passenger who causes a flight delay or diversion.House Speaker John Boehner said that these diversions are costing taxpayers a lot of money while inconveniencing flight travelers, especially Republican legislators and lobbyists who have to make frequent trips to and from Washington, D.C. as well as to their local districts to attend political fundraisers.When asked about the penalty, Boehner said, “Anyone found guilty of a legroom-related flight diversion will be put on a plane to Japan and back, strapped to the middle seat of a plane chartered by Sumo wrestlers.The proposed bill appears to have full bi-partisan backing.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2014/09/07/congress-mulls-stiff-penalty-for-passengers-causing-flight-diversions-over-legroom-issues/#respond
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Torre de Legazpi To Rise Alongside Mayon Volcano
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['Pol Pinoy']
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25/04/2017 0:00
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The Supreme Court on Tuesday junked the petition that sought to demolish the controversial Torre de Manila condominium in Manila, allowing its construction to resume.Voting 9-6, the high court threw out the plea that the Knights of Rizal filed against the high-rise in September 2014, calling the project a “sore thumb” that would ruin the sight line of the Rizal Monument, a national landmark.The Court also lifted the temporary restraining order it had issued in June 2015 halting construction of the 49-story building on Taft Avenue, a DM Consunji Inc. (DMCI) project.The high court dismissed the petition “for the reasons that: (1) the Court has no jurisdiction over the subject matter; (2) the petitioners have no standing to sue; and (3) they stand to suffer no injury,” said Supreme Court spokesperson Theodore Te.‘Furthermore, the Court also found that there is no law that prohibits the construction of the challenged Torre de Manila,” he said in a briefing.In its petition, the Knights had argued that the building “would forever ruin the sightline of the Rizal Monument in Luneta Park.”Encouraged by the decision of the Supreme Court, DMCI Today announced that it will soon begin construction of a similar condominium project in Legazpi, Albay, alongside Mt. Mayon, the world’s most perfect cone volcano.DMCI said it will construct the condominium building using the most modern technology that would make the building withstand any natural calamity like earthquakes, hurricanes or a volcano eruption.The Mayon project will be pre-selling soon.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2017/04/25/torre-de-legazpi-to-rise-alongside-mayon-volcano/#respond
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Inday Sara Duterte after being informed that she’s in the same hotel with Trillanes: “Pahiram ng Martilyo”
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2017-09-15 18:38:54+08:00
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Davao City Mayor Inday Sara Duterte made her followers laugh again on Friday after the Presidential daughter shared how she reacted when she realized that she’s in the same hotel with Senator Antonio Trillanes IV, the political nemesis of her father.Inday Sara didn’t disclosed the name of the hotel where they almost met with Senator Trillanes, but she showed a text message apparently from a hotel staff who informed her about the presence of the man who accused his brother Vice Mayor Pulong Duterte of being a member of the drug triad.Mayor Duterte seems amused by the fact that she’s in the same building with their most vocal critic.“That Thing Called Tadhana” Inday Sara captioned in her post.She even joked and asked the staff for a hammer so she can use it against the Senator in case that they met inside the hotel.“Perpect timing. Ako na ang bibira, pahiram ng martilyo,” Inday Sara quipped.Many of Inday Sara’s followers laughed at her post, but they also warned the Davao City Mayor because the mainstream media might misinterpreted her post.Some even amazed by her braveness because she was not intimidated despite of being in the same building with their harsh critic.“Just wait a couple of hours. Nasa mainstream media na to:Presidential Daughter & Mayor Sara Duterte, mamartilyuhin sa ulo si Sen. Antonio Trillanes.” Netizen Mon Sum commented on Inday Sara’s post.They even asked for a live video if Inday Sara ever make her joke a serious thing.“Please paki live mayor pag pinukpok mo na, been wanting to that to his face eversince.” Katrina Perez Santos remarked.“yan ang next president ko. doesn’t mind getting her hands dirty,” Jezrel Reyes said.Some even asked the Davao City Mayor to cut her hair in preparation of a possible pulling of hair between her and Senator Trillanes.“Mam pls ihipos imo buhok para preparation sa binirahay” (Ma’am please, cut your hair in preparation of a possible tug-of-war with hair) Marie Cyp said.This comment made the Davao City Mayor laugh.What can you say about this? Comment your thoughts below!
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https://pinoytrending.altervista.org/inday-sara-duterte-informed-shes-hotel-trillanes-pahiram-ng-martilyo/
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Monique Olandesca may face criminal charges for cyber harassment
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2016-08-11 04:23:35+08:00
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Netizens are urging the man who allegedly harassed by Monique Olandesca on Facebook to file criminal charges against her.According to some experts, internet shaming like what Monique did to the man who didn’t gave a seat to her in MRT can be considered as harassment.“Her post is completely an evidence, she also posted the face of the victim to harass him” One of the anti-bullying activists said to our source.But the decision is up to the “MRT man”(We can call him MRT Man because his personal information is not yet identified) if Monique will face the consequences.Posting hate messages and harassing someone of Facebook is also against the community standards of the social media platform and Monique’s social media account may blocked or banned.Some Netizens also said that this is not the first time that Monique posted a photo of her enemy on Facebook:Last May 10, she also posted a family picture of a guy that allegedly fought with her.What will you do if someone harassed you on the internet?You can report it to PNP by filling up the form here: http://acg.pnp.gov.ph/main/?page_id=1047
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https://pinoytrending.altervista.org/monique-olandesca-may-face-criminal-charges-cyber-harassment-1/
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WATCH: Gina Lopez hits CA member whose brother is a miner
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2017-03-09 08:43:47+08:00
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” Pease tell him to behave na and tell your brother that he totally killed the mountain” said DENR Secretary Gina Lopez to San Juan Representative Ronaldo Zamora.Zamora is the Vice Chair of the Commission on Appointment who was present at the hearing of Lopez confirmation which the latter was presenting the effects of illegal mining in Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur.Zamora is the brother of the Nickel Asia Corporation owner whose mining project in Surigao was one of the operators Lopez closed.WATCH VIDEO BELOW:What can you say about the fearless Gina? Leave your comments below!
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Duterte Daily Stories
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http://duterte.today/watch-gina-lopez-hits-ca-member-whose-brother-miner/
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2013 INVENTIONS BAG COVETED KYOTO PRIZE
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['Pol Pinoy']
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30/08/2016 0:00
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Six top international inventions for 2013 were awarded this year’s Kyoto Prize in ceremonies held at the Royal Palace in Tokyo this weekend. The Kyoto Prize is an international award to honor those who have contributed significantly to the scientific, cultural, and spiritual betterment of mankind. The prize is presented annually in each of the following three categories: Advanced Technology, Basic Sciences, and Arts and Philosophy.The winning inventions were awarded the golden medals under the category of Basic Sciences. Each award comes with $500,000 cash prize.The winners and countries represented were: Ctrl+Alt+Del Wand (Philippines), Runny Nose Portable Tissue Dispenser (Japan), Swiss Army Shovel (Mexico), Noodle Soup Chopstick Fan (China), Steering Wheel Snack Tray (Germany) and Wind-powered Clothes Drier (Venezuela).The panel of international judges noted that this year’s awardees represent the cream of the crop among the most useful, innovative, inexpensive and brilliant inventions the Kyoto Prize has seen in decades.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2013/08/30/2013-inventions-bag-coveted-kyoto-prize/
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Transcript Of Senate’s 2018 Budget Hearing For Office Of Vice President Leni Robredo
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['Pol Pinoy']
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22/08/2017 0:00
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The Senate today approved the 2018 budget for the Office of the Vice President, granting Leni Robredo a three percent increase from this year. The senators gave Robredo a P443 Million budget for next year.Here’s a transcript of the Senate budget hearing:Senator: So, Ma’am Leni, you are asking for a P443 Million budget for your office in 2018?VP: That’s korekSenator: But with all due respect, Ma’am, you yourself said that the only job of the Vice President is to wait for something to happen to the President.VP: Yes, I did.Senator: So why do you even need a single centavo for your office’s budget?VP: Your honor, I have many foreign travels and speaking engagements scheduled for 2018: Rome, London, Paris, Toronto, Sydney and many more…Senator: Oh, okay. Mr. Chair, I move to approve the almost half a billion 2018 budget requested by the Vice President.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2017/08/22/transcript-of-senates-2018-budget-hearing-for-office-of-vice-president-leni-robredo/#respond
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Obama Drops Oral Defamation Lawsuit Against Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte
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['Pol Pinoy']
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28/11/2017 0:00
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Unknown to many, former U.S. President Barack Obama has filed an oral defamation lawsuit in a Virginia District Court against Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte.Obama is suing Duterte for the latter’s very public cussing several years ago against the then incumbent American President. He called Obama ‘Son-of-a-b*tch.’ (In Tagalog, ‘P*tang ina mo.’)Lawyers for Duterte however challenged Obama’s claim and presented just one star witness: Google Translate.The lawyers presented Exhibit A showing that according to Google Translate, ‘P*tang ina mo’ literally translates into ‘Put your mother.’ “So what’s defaming about that,” they asked the judge.The judged agreed and lawyers for Obama immediately dropped their case.All’s well that ends well.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2017/11/28/obama-drops-oral-defamation-lawsuit-against-philippine-president-rodrigo-duterte/?share=email
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Hontiveros ‘kidnaps’ Kian’s case witness?
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2017-08-28 01:13:05+08:00
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Senator Risa Hontiveros is one of the yellow senators who visited the wake of Kian and who has been busy calling President Duterte to stop the war on drugs. Many supporters of Duterte questioned the ingenuity of Hontiveros’ support tagging her as ‘EPAL’.Lately, the mother of one of the witnesses hits Hontiveros for keeping her child without her approval. Hontiveros has said that she will put the witnesses under custody.When reporters reached the mother of one of the witnesses. On a phone call, this was her message aired on ABS-CBN:Actually, hindi ko alam eh, hindi tama. Yun po yung isang foul dun eh. Bago po nila kukunin yung anak ko, kunin muna nila yung permiso sa akin kung papayag ba ako na sa kanilang panig ko ibibigay. Unang-una yang Hontiveros na yan, di po. Hindi ko po sya nakakausap. Hindi man lang niya hinanap kung pano makokontak ang ina ng witness dahil minor po siya eh.”One of the parents also said that the minors were taken to a fast food chain then a staff of Hontiveros called their parents and signed a blank paper.Clearly, this is an obstruction of Justice. Hontiveros office is not the right office to hold and protect a witness for Kian’s case. The Department of Justice or the Public Attorneys Office should be the agencies that are responsible for them.This only manifests that there is a bigger agenda behind the fake empathy of Risa. She seeks no justice for Kian. She wants Duterte to go down using the death of Kian.Any thoughts? Leave your comments below!
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Duterte Daily Stories
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http://duterte.today/hontiveros-kidnaps-kians-case-witness/
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Lost In Translation: Philippines’ VP Leni Robredo Resigning Or Fired?
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['Pol Pinoy']
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4/12/2016 0:00
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Vice President Leni Robredo on Sunday said she was quitting her post as President Rodrigo Duterte’s housing chief on Monday, December 5.In a statement released by her office late Sunday, Robredo said her resignation was prompted by Duterte’s order for her “to desist from attending all Cabinet meetings starting this Monday, December 5.”The order was given through a text message sent by Cabinet Secretary Leoncio Evasco Jr, who in turn was relaying instructions given by Duterte through Special Assistant to the President Bong Go.This seems to be a case of ‘lost in translation.’Before she announced her resignation, she was asked not to attend all Cabinet meetings which is tantamount to being fired.Which came first, the chicken or the egg?Meanwhile, a spokesperson for Robredo told The Adobo Chronicles that beginning Monday, she can focus on her modeling career, gracing the covers of fashion magazines.
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https://adobochronicles.com/2016/12/04/lost-in-translation-philippines-vp-leni-robredo-resigning-or-fired/?share=email
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Only 20 People Attend Anti-Marcos Burial Rally At Luneta
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['Pol Pinoy']
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25/11/2016 0:00
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The Philippine Daily Inquirer reported that about 15,000 to 20,000 people attended yesterday’s anti-Marcos burial rally at the Luneta Park. The rally was billed as a day of rage and unity, and also as “Black Friday.”But reporters for The Adobo Chronicles who were at the scene yesterday belied the reported numbers.Only 20 people attended the rainy day rally, and we have actual photos to prove it (see photos).Of the 20 people, ten students from U.P., PUP and Arellano University belonged to the group Duterte Youth who told us that they were there to support President Rodrigo Duterte and the Supreme Court’s decision to allow the Marcos burial at Libingan Ng Mga Bayani.The rest of the rallyists were part of the “at iba pa” group (etcetera group). They were there to advocate of love, peace, end to poverty and social justice.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2016/11/25/only-20-people-attend-anti-marcos-burial-rally-at-luneta/
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North Korea Bans Sarcasm, Philippine Senators Want To Outlaw Satire
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['Pol Pinoy']
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9/9/2016 0:00
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Free speech is under heavy attack in Asia. North Korea’s Kim Jong Un has banned sarcasm while a group of Philippine senators wants to outlaw satire.Kim has banned sarcasm because he fears people only agree with him ironically, according to reports. Government officials were apparently warned they will “not be forgiven” if they are heard being sarcastic. Mass meetings were organised across the country to spread the word about the new order.Meanwhile in the Philippines, four senators have banded together to file a jont bill that would outlaw satire in the country. The senators — Tito Sotto III, Manny Pacquiao, Ria Hontiveros and Leila De Lima — said they’re tired of being the subject of ridicule and the butt of jokes from a growing number of news satire sites.“Why can’t these sites just leave us alone to do our job,” the senators complained. “When we are attacked on social media for our brilliant ideas, these satire sites are practically attacking the millions of people who voted for us.”Sotto, who in the past was accused of plagiarizing the late U.S. Senator Robert F. Kennedy, urged his followers to boycott satire news sites, including The Adobo Chronicles, So, What’s News?, The Professional Heckler, Mosquito Press, Eritas Times, Pinoy Trending, The Sick Man of Asia, The Philippine Trend, The Philippine Chronicle, The Philippine Pride, Baskille, and XOLXOL.phIn addition to the satire sites, Hontiveros also wants to ban pro-Duterte bloggers like Sass Rogando Sasot and Mocha Uson.The bill is set to be filed in the Senate’s next session.
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https://adobochronicles.com/2016/09/09/north-korea-bans-sarcasm-philippine-senators-want-to-outlaw-satire/?share=email
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Senator Rissa Hontiveros Hires Raissa Robles As Her Press Secretary
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['Pol Pinoy']
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11/6/2017 0:00
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What Georgina Hernandez is to Vice President Leni Robredo is now what Raissa Robles is to Senator Risa Hontiveros.The senator has taken a lot of flak lately for her public statements claiming that the Maute siege on Marawi City does not constitute rebellion nor invasion, hence it could not justify President Rodrigo Duterte’s declaration of Martial Law in Mindanao.Admitting a lack of professional advice on her public statements, Hontiveros told The Adobo Chronicles that perhaps it was time for her to hire a spokesperson.It wasn’t difficult for Hontiveros to find the right person for the job. Blogger Raissa Robles was the first person to cross her mind.Hontiveros and Robles are both anti-Martial Law, and anti-Duterte. They’re both women. Neither of them are necessarily the epitome of smartness. Robles thinks she is a journalist, and a journalist is what Hontiveros needs (She can’t rely on her sister who is a CNN Philippines anchor because that would constitute a conflict of interest.) Plus their names are almost a perfect match: Rissa, Raissa.So a Hontiveros-Robles tandem is a match made in heaven. Or hell, depending on how you look at it.Congratulations to Robles for her new gig. It will make up for her failed book on the Marcos Martial Law. Perhaps a Duterte Martial Law would earn her more bucks if she writes a better book. That is, if her new employer would give her enough time off to write a new book.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2017/06/11/__trashed/?share=email
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Senator De Lima, Ronnie Dayan Soon To Be Reunited In Contempt?
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['Pol Pinoy']
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5/12/2016 0:00
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At yesterday’s Senate hearing investigating the death of former Albuera, Leyte Mayor Rolando Espinosa, Sr. while in jail, witness Ronnie Dayan was cited for contempt.Dayan, the confirmed lover, driver and bodyguard of then Justice Secretary Leila De Lima, was castigated for insisting that only drug lord Kerwin Espinosa was his source of drug money supposedly intended for the now lady senator.Meanwhile, in the House of Representatives, Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez on Monday said he wants Senator Leila De Lima arrested if she refuses to answer the show-cause order against her.The show-cause order was in connection with De Lima’s advise for Dayan to go into hiding after he was asked to appear before a House hearing.“First time din ito nangyari na merong senator na nakialam sa proceedings ng House. Hindi pa nangyayari iyon. Wala pang senador na nag-advise doon sa witness ng House of Representatives para magtago,” said Alvarez. (First time for this to happen. That a senator interfered with the procedings of the House. That has never happened before. No senator ever advised a witness of the House of Representatives to go into hiding.)The House of Representatives Justice Committee will issue the order, asking De Lima to explain why she shouldn’t be cited in contempt.Will the former lovers be finally reunited, in contempt?
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2016/12/05/senator-de-lima-ronnie-dayan-soon-to-be-reunited-in-contempt/#respond
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Trump’s win was a big FU to the Establishment
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['Oratio Imperata']
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2016-11-10 20:50:47+00:00
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I would like to start off with a sarcastic humorous note inspired by conservative commentator, Bill Whittle. So a wildly despised loudmouth narcissistic blowhard ran in the recently concluded US elections. Although this candidate said a lot of things and promises during the campaign the truth is that this candidate does not really subscribe to anything but personal ambition and gain. This candidate jets around hobnobbing with rich corporate fat cats from New York and other places. The thought of this egomaniac sitting behind the desk of the President of the United States of America is truly revolting. But enough about Hillary Clinton, it is time to talk about the winner of that election, Donald J. Trump, and why he won despite the odds being so stacked up against him.Of course the simple answer to the question of why Trump won is that Trump’s victory was a big F U by the American electorate to the establishment – the Democrats, the Republicans, the elite and even the mainstream media. It was never really about racism or sexism that clueless arrogant liberals would like to paint it as. The American electorate has simply had enough of the failed policies of the ruling class. They wanted change that would provide jobs and turn around the economy. It was not really about Clinton’s email fiasco or Trump’s disgusting “locker room talk”. Being an agent of change is a very tough sell that Clinton tried to peddle given the fact that she was a poster child of the establishment and the ruling class. Trump simply offered a more believable message that he is more capable of improving the country’s economy with better trade deals and good business acumen. The American electorate thus gave the presidency to Trump.Now, I suppose it is unfair of me to simply trash-talk liberals and twist the knife at their loss. Sure there are some liberals sensible enough to realize their mistakes. Take, for instance, famous independent film director Michael Moore. He suggested that Democrats have been in a bubble and weren’t paying attention to their fellow Americans and their despair. In his prediction on what will happen in the election, he went on to say:“YEARS of being neglected by both parties, the anger and the need for revenge against the system only grew. … Trump’s victory is no surprise. He was never a joke. Treating him as one only strengthened him. … On Nov. 8, the dispossessed will walk into the voting booth … and put a big f—ing X in the box next to the name of the man who has threatened to upend and overturn the very system that ruined their lives: Donald J. Trump.”Moore, of course, was proven right. The hard-working people have gone tired of supporting millions of people who are abusing the system. For instance, Obamacare – a healthcare system that penalizes productive people with astronomical insurance bills so that other people can get free healthcare has become too much to bear. The news that the cost of Obamacare would go up next year across the country, even with an increase of around 116% in Arizona, perhaps became the last straw that broke the camel’s back. Sure, it is important to help the poor but to force people to do so through punitive taxation in the spirit of wealth re-distribution is anathema to the still prevailing American values of freedom and personal responsibility. Donald Trump promised to repeal and replace Obamacare and that was something that many Americans wanted. The Democrats and the idealistic liberals were simply either clueless about the people’s sentiments or they were just too arrogant to acknowledge the failure of their healthcare system utopia. (Or perhaps even both.)Another factor that perhaps contributed to the Clinton campaign’s demise was the repudiation of years of arrogance by the liberals who think of simple faithful hard-working folks especially in the rust belt and heartland states as stupid ignorant people who are merely clinging to their guns and religion. I was even taken aback yesterday when I saw a Facebook picture post from a liberal who seem to be continuously belittling the people of the states that voted for Trump instead of reflecting on what mistakes they might have committed. It is unfortunate that some people who purport to be the paragon of virtue, inclusiveness, compassion, respect and tolerance are the ones who cannot respect the views and sentiments of people who hold beliefs different from theirs. Even after the elections, many of these liberals have taken to the streets, disrupted people’s lives, even inciting and engaging in violence, as well as destruction of property just because they did not get the result they were hoping for.Lastly, the people simply grew tired of the pontification that if one doesn’t subscribe to the liberal dogma of open borders, environmentalism, secularism (or perhaps atheism), political correctness, etc. then one is a dumb bigot. Dr. Steve Rualo, a high school classmate of mine, offered perhaps the best summation of the people’s repudiation of the liberal scheme. He said:After a hard-fought battle, Hillary Clinton showed grace and class by calling on her supporters to accept the result of the election telling them that everyone owes Donald Trump an open mind and to give him a chance to lead. I just hope that the anti-Trump folks would heed Hillary’s call and work with the new administration for the good of the country (and perhaps even the whole world).(Image taken from Politicspa.com)
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Get Real Philippines
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https://www.getrealphilippines.com/2016/11/trumps-win-big-fu-establishment/
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MULTI-AWARDED ACTRESS NORA AUNOR CALLS FOR PRESIDENT AQUINO TO STEP DOWN
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['Pol Pinoy']
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19/03/2018 0:00
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It was one of the most powerful, fist-clenching scenes ever seen on Philippine cinema, with a true-to-life character played by multi-awarded Filipina actress Nora Aunor.The scene:Aunor calling for the resignation of President Noynoy Aquino in a stirring speech at a rally by Migrante International, a support group for overseas Filipino workers.In her strongly worded speech delivered in Filipino, Aunor lambasts the chief executive for the government’s labor export policy and called him “a puppet and the scourge of migrant Filipinos.”But wait.This is no longer just a scene from a movie. It is for real. It is the real Nora Aunor participating and speaking at a rally commemorating the 20th death anniversary of Flor Contemplacion, the domestic helper who was controversially executed for the alleged murder of another Filipina maid in Singapore in 1995.Aunor portrayed Contemplacion in Joel Lamangan’s “The Flor Contemplacion Story” that same year. She won Best Actress in the Gawad Urian, the Film Academy of the Philippines, the Star Awards for Movies, the Young Critics Circle, and the Cairo International Film Festival.Last year, Aunor was snubbed for the National Artist award despite being nominated by the National Commission on Culture and the Arts following a three-year vetting process.Asked by reporters about his reaction to Aunor’s speech, President Aquino said, “Eh, sour grapes!”Meanwhile, presidential sister Kris Aquino said she was withdrawing her earlier offer to pay for Aunor’s airfare to seek surgical operation of her vocal cords abroad. “She’s either with us, or against us,” the younger Aquino said about Aunor.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2015/03/19/multi-awarded-actress-nora-aunor-calls-for-president-aquino-to-step-down/#respond
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Philippine Congress Wants to Tax Income Of Overseas Filipino Workers
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['Pol Pinoy']
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25/01/2016 0:00
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The Philippines’ Congress is at it again. Members want to exempt Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach from paying taxes on her income as Miss Universe. But Wurtzbach has declined, saying she will continue to pay her taxes just like she always did in the past.This is not the first time that such a proposal has been filed in Congress. There have been several attempts to put forward a similar bill exempting Filipino champion boxer Manny Pacquiao from paying taxes. (Incidentally, Pacquiao is facing a P3.2 billion tax evasion case before the Court of Tax Appeals. The case was filed by the Bureau of Internal Revenue after assessing that Pacquiao had incurred “deficiency income and value-added tax” from 2008 to 2009, worth P2.2 billion. Penalties and surcharges caused the deficiency to balloon to P3.2 billion.)Congress wanted to grant the tax exemptions, arguing that Wurtzbach and Pacquiao are the “pride of the Philippines, putting the country on the world map, and considering them as “heroes.”Well, what about the true heroes of the Philippines — the overseas Filipino workers (OFWs)? They are the backbone of the Philippine economy, infusing more than $26 Billion in remittances to the country annually?Currently, the wages or income of OFWs arising out of their overseas employment are exempt from income tax. Since OFWs usually already pay income taxes in the country they are working in, the Philippines exempts those taxable income of Filipinos through the virtue of tax reciprocity. With the tax reciprocity rule, Filipinos working abroad are taxed for incomes received there and are exempt from paying income taxes in the Philippines, in the same way that foreigners working in the Philippines are taxed here for incomes sourced within the Philippines and are also not required to pay income taxes anymore to their home country.But now, some smart members of Congress want to lift that exemption, and the Aquino administration — especially Bureau of Internal Revenue Commissioner Kim Henares — favor the proposal.“Sure, it would be a case of double taxation,” Henares said, “but think about the huge tax revenue that the Philippine government will earn from taxing OFW income abroad.”It’s more fun in the Philippines!
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2016/01/25/philippine-congress-wants-to-tax-income-of-overseas-filipino-workers/?share=email
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Building confidence in the South China Sea
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2018-08-21 05:05:43+08:00
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During this year’s chairmanship of ASEAN, Singapore is expected to continue the association’s work in developing measures to help mitigate tensions in the South China Sea. In recent years, ASEAN and China have agreed to establish communication hotlines between their respective foreign ministries as well as to implement the Code for Unplanned Encounters at Sea (CUES). CUES is intended to reduce incidents between the navies (and eventually the coast guards) of littoral states.A framework for a Code of Conduct (COC) was agreed upon in May 2017 — an incredible 25 years since the need for a COC was first acknowledged. The implementation of its predecessor (the 2002 Declaration of Conduct) continues to be discussed.In February 2018, China agreed to start negotiating details of the COC with ASEAN. To date, there is no clarity on whether the outcome document will be ‘legally binding’ as originally envisioned. This lack of clarity is due to the difficulty of establishing verification and enforcement mechanisms among parties with such highly asymmetric power capabilities.One obvious shortcoming of any COC is that it is limited to China and ASEAN as the negotiating parties. The South China Sea issue has evolved from the original question in the 1990s of managing territorial and maritime disputes between ASEAN states and China into a broader geostrategic contest between China and the United States, with ASEAN caught in the middle. China has little incentive to allow its behaviour to be constrained by agreements to which the United States, or any other major power that operates in the South China Sea, is not similarly obliged to adhere.China’s current willingness to commit to COC negotiations with ASEAN is likely motivated by a desire to undercut further involvement by the United States. Under US President Donald Trump, the United States has increased and upgraded its freedom of navigation operations in the disputed areas. The indications that Taiwan — with the independence-inclined Democratic Progressive Party in control — may re-emerge as a flashpoint in US–Chinese relations enhances the strategic value of the surrounding seas.ASEAN is not oblivious to these new challenges. A number of constructive proposals remain on its multilateral cooperation agenda. CUES was expanded last year to include all members of the ASEAN Defence Ministers Meeting Plus (ADMM+), a forum that consists of ASEAN countries’ defence ministers and their counterparts from Australia, China, India, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea, Russia and the United States. The ADMM+ has since 2013 actively conducted multilateral maritime exercises that largely focus on non-traditional security challenges, such as terrorism. In preparation for the ADMM+ meeting in October 2018, Singaporean Minister for Defence Ng Eng Hen has actively endorsed expanding the CUES agreement to include the prevention of military incidents in the air.Plans are also reported for an inaugural ASEAN–China maritime exercise that is likely to involve search-and-rescue and disaster-relief scenarios. This was an initiative that China first raised in 2015 at an ‘informal’ meeting of Chinese and ASEAN defence officials. Several ASEAN states are already engaged in exchanges or joint drills with China, such as the Philippine Coast Guard and the navies of Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand and Singapore.ASEAN now faces far more serious challenges in maintaining a central role in securing its own maritime spaces. Beijing has been offering itself to its neighbours in a new role as a provider of regional public goods, one of which is maritime security. This is logical given China’s legitimate interests in this area as a state with long coasts that face the South China Sea. But strategic distrust continues to get in the way of Southeast Asia’s receptivity. China has yet to successfully persuade other states that it will play by international rules and conventions, and this mistrust was exacerbated by China’s rejection of the 2016 arbitral award in the case filed by the Philippines.Extra-regional states are realigning to try to balance China’s growing influence and capability. The revival of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (the United States, Japan, Australia and India) and the US construction of an Indo-Pacific strategy that links the Indian Ocean to the South China Sea and East China Sea are predictable consequences of China’s rapid progress in military modernisation and its growing foreign policy assertiveness.If ASEAN is to mitigate the territorial and maritime tensions in the South China Sea and if it is to avoid being overrun by Chinese domination and becoming an arena once again of great-power armed confrontation, it has to more convincingly demonstrate that it remains a backbone of security multilateralism. ASEAN must prove that its cooperative security approach remains viable even under (or especially under) the evolving geopolitical environment.Confidence-building measures are no longer enough nor are they bound to be effective in achieving their self-explanatory goal. It may be time for ASEAN to go beyond confidence-building measures and reach much higher than its customary preference for low-hanging fruit. The ADMM+, as the most inclusive and productive platform thus far, may be the best bet to obtain what ASEAN needs.To ensure a strong ADMM+, ASEAN member states must also develop ASEAN itself, whether through ADMM or ‘minus X’ arrangements, into an autonomous and cohesive bloc that is a constant advocate and activist for regional maritime security.Aileen S P Baviera is a Professor at the Asian Center, University of the Philippines and editor-in-chief of the journal Asian Politics & Policy. She also heads the Philippine-based think tank Asia Pacific Pathways to Progress. This essay was originally published on East Asia Forum, which discusses Economics, Politics and Public Policy in East Asia and the Pacific.
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Pinoytrending Altervista
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https://pinoytrending.altervista.org/building-confidence-in-the-south-china-sea/
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UPDATING: DONALD TRUMP TURNS TO MATH TO SOLVE ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION
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['Pol Pinoy']
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6/9/2018 0:00
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open its borders to Syrian refugees. However, he says that for every Syrian refugee accepted into the U.S. , one undocumented immigrant now living in the U.S. should be deported.So there you go, one undocumented immigrant for one Syrian refugee. That’s 11 Million and counting.Illegal immigration solved. Syrian refugee crisis solved. Trump for president!
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2015/09/06/updating-donald-trump-turns-to-math-to-solve-illegal-immigration/#respond
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In A Talk At NYU, Raissa Robles Defends Senator Trillanes’ Excel File
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['Pol Pinoy']
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23/10/2017 0:00
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Before a packed audience of less than a dozen people at New York University (NYU), Raissa Robles defended Senator Trillanes’ excel file on President Duterte’s alleged bank accounts.Robles said that the excel file was so detailed, one couldn’t just make it up.Quite an investigative journalist, this Ms. Robles!
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2017/10/23/in-a-talk-at-nyt-raisa-robles-defends-senator-trillanes-excel-file/?share=email
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Duterte: I am sorry but…
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2016-04-18 22:18:25+08:00
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I apologize to the Filipino people for my recent remarks in a rally. There was no intention of disrespecting our women and those who have been victims of this horrible crime. Sometimes my mouth can get the better of me.However, I will not apologize for the things I’ve done to protect our people, especially the weak and defenseless, from crime. I know what it can do to the victims and their families. The anguish and pain they cause. The trauma that can’t be erased. I have witnessed these myself numerous times.This is why I am angry. I am angry because horrendous things like this continue to happen to our women and children all over our land. And sadly, government has failed to protect them.If you will give me the chance to lead this country, I promise to all of you that I will protect our women, children and families from the horrors and disorder of crime. I will do this even if I lose my life, my honor and even the presidency.My life is an open book. I am a man of many flaws and contradictions. But when it comes to securing the lives and future of our countrymen and women, you can trust me to do the right thing. I will fight for the people until my last breath.
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Duterte Daily Stories
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http://duterte.today/duterte-i-am-sorry-but/
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VP Leni Robredo Asks Ex-Aquino Government To Explain P7.16 Trillion National Debt
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['Pol Pinoy']
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30/10/2018 0:00
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Vice President Leni Robredo has suddenly changed her tune regarding her demand for the government to explain the country’s P7.16 trillion national debt.Earlier, she made this demand saying that President Rodrigo Duterte needs to be transparent on where government funds go.But after she was told by her staff at OVP that P6.4 trillion of the P7.16 trillion national debt was inherited by Duterte from NoyNoy Aquino, Robredo then turned to the ex-President and asked for an explanation.As of this writing, PNoy has not yet responded to Robredo’s demand.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2018/10/30/vp-leni-robredo-asks-ex-aquino-government-to-explain-p7-16-trillion-national-debt/?share=email
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Ad Hominem: Manila Newspaper Apologizes To Senator De Lima After Threat Of Lawsuit
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['Pol Pinoy']
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21/09/2016 0:00
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No one can mess with Philippine Senator Leila De Lima, especially with her vast knowledge of the Latin language.Today, the Manila Standard profusely apologized to the lady senator after that shocking headline it published on Wednesday.“Witnesses Finger De Lima,” the headline read.That headline angered De Lima who threatened the newspaper with a lawsuit for defaming her good character.“I am suing for Ad hominem,” De Lima told The Adobo Chronicles.Ad hominem, short for argumentum ad hominem, is a logical fallacy in which an argument is rebutted by attacking the character, motive, or other attribute of the person making the argument, or persons associated with the argument, rather than attacking the substance of the argument itself.It will be recalled that Delima uttered several Latin phrases during her privilege speech in the Senate the day after she was ousted as chair of the committee on justice and human rights.“Sorry na po,” the Manila Standard said,” nakalimutan po lamang naming idagdag yung “point” sa “finger-point.” (We’re sorry, we just forgot to add the word ‘point’ to ‘finger-point.”
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2016/09/21/ad-hominem-manila-newspaper-apologizes-to-senator-de-lima-after-threat-of-lawsuit/#respond
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Hillary Clinton On Hot Sauce: “I Wasn’t Pandering To The Black Community”
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['Pol Pinoy']
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20/04/2016 0:00
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When Hillary Clinton told a radio show that she always carries a bottle of hot sauce in her bag, she was accused of “pandering” to the perceived tastes of black voters.Her comment quickly trended on social media, and she needed to dispel the accusation.“I wasn’t pandering to the black community. As a matter of fact, I was pandering to the Asian community. It’s Sriracha, for heaven’s sake,” she told The Adobo Chronicles.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2016/04/20/hillary-clinton-on-hot-sauce-i-wasnt-pandering-to-the-black-community/?share=email
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Short List Of Nominees To Replace Ousted Philippine Foreign Secretary Perfecto Yasay
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['Pol Pinoy']
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8/3/2017 0:00
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It’s final: Perfecto Yasay is now ex-Foreign Secretary. This, after the Commission on Appointments unanimously rejected his nomination to the powerful post after he lied about his U.S. citizenship.Now, Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte must pick Yasay’s replacement.Sources close to The Adobo Chronicles indicated that Duterte has narrowed his choices to a short list of 5 people, namely:Entertainer/Musician Jim Parades (Australia) Millionaire Loida Nicolas-Lewis (U.S.) Communist Party of the Philippines Founder Jose Ma Sison (Netherlands) Immigration Attorney Ted Laguatan (U.S.) Senator Grace Poe (Philippines)Can you guess what all five alleged nominees have in common?Is it going to be smooth-sailing this time around at the Commission on Appointments?
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2017/03/08/short-list-of-nominees-to-replace-ousted-philippine-foreign-secretary-perfecto-yasay/?share=email
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VP Leni Robredo Asks FilAm Millionaire Loida Nicolas-Lewis For P1 Million To Make EDSA Commemoration More Elaborate
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['Pol Pinoy']
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22/02/2017 0:00
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Philippine Vice President Leni Robredo has expressed disappointment that the Duterte administration has allocated only P1 million for a simple and quiet 31st commemoration of the EDSA people’s power revolution.Despite the austere preparations, Palace officials said it would respect the intent of some groups, including the critics of President Duterte’s campaign against illegal drugs.But Vice President Leni Robredo believes it deserves more than a simple and quiet commemoration as she underscored the importance of reverence to the past in order to “ensure quality of direction in our future.”So, Robredo sent a Facebook private message to FilAm millionaire and Duterte critic Loida Nicolas-Lewis to match the P1 million from the Duterte administration to fund the EDSA commemoration.“A P2 million budget would definitely be much better,” Robredo said.The Adobo Chronicles asked Robredo how the matching P1 million from Lewis will be used. She said it can go towards paying Filipinos to show up at the EDSA commemoration.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2017/02/22/vp-leni-robredo-asks-filam-millionaire-loida-nicolas-lewis-for-p1-million-to-make-edsa-commemoration-more-elaborate/#respond
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FORBES ARTICLE GOT IT ALL WRONG ABOUT THE PHILIPPINES’ BUDGET DEFICIT, AQUINO GOVERNMENT INSISTS
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['Pol Pinoy']
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8/10/2017 0:00
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The Aquino government blasted a recent article in Forbes magazine claiming that the Philippines’ economic boom is a bubble waiting to burst. The article was authored by economic analyst Jesse Colombo who writes that the Philippines’ economic progress and status as an emerging market — often touted by President Aquino in his state of the nation address and speeches abroad — is deceiving. Colombo points to the continued disparity between the few rich people and the rest of the population and that investors’ insatiable hunger for emerging market debt has caused the Philippines’ external debt to spike in recent years. Specifically, Aquino’s Budget Secretary Florencio Abad challenged the claim by Colombo that the Philippine government has been running a budget deficit since 1999, which includes the last 5 years of the Aquino administration. Pointing to the graph showing the deficit years, Abad said Forbes magazine seems to have inverted the graph, and that the bars showing the deficit should be pointing upwards instead of downwards. He said this is how the graph should look like inverted. It appears that Abad failed to recognize the source of the graphic — the Aquino administration’s own Department of Finance.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2014/10/08/forbes-article-got-it-all-wrong-about-the-philippines-budget-deficit-aquino-government-insists/?share=email
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Leni has a ‘bright’ solution to end drug problems
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2017-04-23 23:11:16+08:00
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Vice President Leni Robredo took the stage of the University of Los Baños for a speaking engagement. One of the students challenged Robredo on how she is going to end drug problems in the country.Leni suggested that the government should follow Portugal’s ‘triumphant war on drugs’.So, how is she going to fight the drug problem?By copying the Portugal’s decriminalizing drug use in 2001, Leni believes it can solve the war that Duterte is waging against drugs. Leni said that instead of killing or sending drug addicts to jail for life, why not send them to experts for therapy.Will decriminalizing the drug use effective in a third-world country like the Philippines? A country where politicians are behind the massive drug distribution? Will this act end drugs in a country where a senator, like Leila de Lima, controls drug lords? A country that was raped and abused by the yellow government for years? A justice system that is controlled by individuals who are unjust and have links to drug traders?We don’t think so. Watch video belowPhilippines is now under an overhaul. A stage where criminals are uncontrollable. Police, politicians, businessmen and wealthy influential people are linked to drug trading. How are we going to stop by just sending these people to therapy?Drug pushers found an opportunity to escape poverty ( a national issue that past governments failed to solve because of corruption). How are we going to implement that one in a progressive country like Portugal? An European country with a more stable justice system and ruled by more disciplined leaders than of in the Philippines?Duterte’s war isn’t perfect. It is something that PNP Chief Bato and Duterte’s alter egos need to perfectly implement. What we felt now is a transition from the oligarch ruled country to a stronger Philippines with a mission to wipe out corruption and drugs.Leni, together with some bishops, wanted to give second chance to the criminals who raped and killed their children as young as 2 years old.The only thing that bothers me is how Leni Robredo blatantly wanted to destabilize Duterte. Decriminalize the drug use in the Philippines? Funniest joke ever.Is drug trading a problem only occurred under Duterte? It has been destroying the Filipinos but Noynoy Aquino, Leni’s political god, couldn’t even manage to clean up the Bilibid and instead made it a haven for drug lords.Never again. | By Albert Egot, Jr. Follow Me facebook.com/albertoegotHow about you, will decriminalizing drug use a solution? Leave your comments below
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Duterte Daily Stories
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http://duterte.today/leni-bright-solution-end-drug-problems/
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LOOK: Complete list of 20 senators and 100 congressmen who listed by Janet Lim Napoles in his statement
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2017-05-13 01:40:45+08:00
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Because of some rumors that Janet Lim Napoles would became a state witness, some politicians believed that many people would go to jail if the pork barrel queen will testified against her former clients who allegedly misused their pork barrel funds.In her affidavit that submitted to the Department of Justice three years ago, Janet Lim Napoles listed the names of the 20 senators, 100 congressmen that she allegedly transacted with.Some even reported that Napoles might even not even included the names of the other politician because someone influenced her, but now as a state witness, the lawyer of the pork barrel queen said that she’s ready to spill the beans.This are the list names of the politician with their agent that Janet Lim Napoles implicated on 2014.Senators:Biazon, Rodolfo | Bernard Barbers, Robert | Rose Palacio Enrile, Juan Ponce | Doña Señora Ruby Chan Tuazon, Lucila “GIGI” reyes, Tet De Joya, Freddie Villamor; Butch TuazonEstrada, Jinggoy |Doña Señora Ruby Chan Tuazon Estrada Loi | Lyn and Matt Ranillo, Butch Tuazon, Tet De Joya, Pauline Labayen Honasan, Gringo | Atty. “Danny” Jaworski, Robert | Tet De Joya Dudut Jaworski Lapid, Lito | Zenaida Ducut Legarda, Loren | Catherine Mae “Ma’am Maya” Canlas Santos Magsaysay, Ramon | Patricia “Gay” Agana Tan, Bibing Agana Villacorta, Atty. Yacky Agana Marcos, Ferdinand Jr. | Catherine Mae “Ma’am Maya” Canlas Santos Oreta, Tessie Aquino | Carlos ‘Caloy’ Reyes Pimentel, Aquilino | Mon Arcenas Pimentel, Koko | Jewel Pimentel and Luis Louie Cruz Revilla Ramon Jr. | Richard Cambe Sotto Vicente | Jennifer “Jen” Corpuz Villar Cynthia | Arman Padilla Villar Manny | Jun Adriano Cayetano, Alan Peter | NO AGENT Escudero, Francis Chiz | NO AGENTCongressmen:ABAD, FLORENCIO | MANUEL JARMIN AGARAO, BENJAMIN | CATHERINE MAE “ma’am Maya” CANLAS SANTOS ALBANO, RODOLFO | CLAVEL MARTINEZ AMATONG, PROSPERO | HON.ICLAVEL MARTINEZ ANGARA-Castillo BeHarlot | ARMAN PADILLA (Minority Block) ARROYO, IGGY | CARLOS “Butch” TUAZON ARROYO, MIICEY | CARLOS “Butch” TUAZON BAGATSING, AMADO | MINA NIEVA BANAAG, LEOVIGILDO BATERINA, SALACNIB | RUTH ALLEN RUSTE BERATIO, NAPOLEON BLAZON, RUFFY | BERNARD CAGAS, MARC DOUGLAS | ZENNY DUCUT CHAVEZ, LEONILA | CORA GONZALES CHIONGBIAN, ERWIN | RUTH ALLEN RUSTE AND BEBOT LAYUG CHIPECO, JOAQUIN | ARMAN PADILLA CUENCO, ANTONIO | MARGIE TAHON DANGWA, SAMUEL | CARLOS LOZADA DEFENSOR, MATIAS | MATTE DEFENSOR DEL MAR, RAUL | CLAVEL MARTINEZ DILANGALEN, DIGADEN DIMAPORO, ABDULLAH | ZENY DUCUT DUCUT, ZENAIDA ECLEO, GLENDA | PATRICIA “Gay” AGANA TAN | GIBING AGANA VILLACORTA | ATTY. YACKY AGANA EMANO, Yevgeny VICENTE | CHERYL “Cheche” YARRA ESPINOSA EDGAR ESTRELLA, CONRAD III | DEXTER MANALO ESTRELLA FtEYMUND | DEXTER MANALO FABIAN, ERICO | RUTH ALLEN RUSTE FALCON, JESNAR | LEOVIGILDO, BANAAG FALCON, PETER | LEOVIGILDO, BANAAG FLORES, FLORENCIO FUENTEBELLA, ARNULFO | ZENNY DUCUT GULLAS, GERALD | CHERYL “Cheche” YARRA JOAQUIN, ULIRAN | ALICE NAVALES VILLANUEVA JARAULA, CONSTANTINO LAGDAMEO, ANTONIO JR | LUIS ‘LOUIE’ CRUZ LANETE, RIZALINA SEACHON LANETE, SCOTT DAVIES LIBANAN, MARCELINO | CATHERINE MAE “Ma’am Maya” CANLAS SANTOS MACARAMBON, BENASING JR. MADAMBA, SUNNY ROSE | JOHNNY ROXAS MAGSAYSAY, EULOGIO | WIFE MALANYAON, CORAZON |BOMBIT DELA PENA MALAPITAN, OSCAR MARTINEZ, CLAVEL MERCADO, ROGER MIRAFLORES, FLORENCIO | ZENNY DUCUT MIRANDA, ANTHONY | MICKY ARROYO MONTEJO, NEIL BENEDICT | MARIA CRISTINA “C3″ TUANO NIEVA, ERNESTO “Bazai” | MINA NIEVA, Daughter OLANO, ARREL ORTEGA, MANUEL | ZENNY DUCUT and CLAVEL MARTINEZ ORTEGA VICTOR | ZENNY DUCUT PABLO, ERNESTO | JOHNNY ROXAS PADILLA, CARLOS | ARMAN PADILLA (Minority Block) PANGANDAMAN, HUSSEIN PANGANDAMAN, NASSER PICHAY, PROSPERO | ZENY DUCUT PINGGOY, ARTHUR PLAZA, RODOLFO RAMIRO, HERMINIA | ALICE NAVALES-VILLANUEVA REAL, ISIDRO | PATRICIA ‘Gay” AGANA TAN, BIBING AGANA VILLACORTA, ATTY. YACKY AGANA REMULLA, GILBERT | TET DE JOYA RODRIGUEZ, MAXIMO | RODRIGUEZ, OCA RODRIGUEZ, RUFUS | MAX RODRIGLlEZ ROMUALDO, JURDIN JESUS | MAITE DEFENSOR ROMUALDO, PEDRO | JURDIN JESUS ROMUALDO SANDOVAL, RICKY | TET DE JOYA SANDOVAL, VICENTE | TET DE JOYA SANTIAGO, JOSEPH | JULIE UNICO SOLIS, JOSE | CORA GONZALES SUPLICO, ROLEX | ARMAN PADILLA TULAGAN, GENEROSO | RAFAEL NANTES UMALI ALFONSO “Boy” | CORA GONZALES UMALI, AURELIO “Oyi” | MAITE DEFENSOR UMALI, REYNALDO UNGAB, ISIDRO | MARIA CRISTINA “C3″ TUANO UNICO, RENATO | JULIE UNICO VALDEZ, EDGAR VALENCIA, RODOLFO | CELIA CUASAY VELOSO, EDUARDO | ZENY DUCUT VILLANUEVA, JOEL | MAITE DEFENSOR YUMUL-HERMIDA, Georgilu | ARMAN PADILLA ZAMORA, MANUEL “Way Kurat” | ARMAN PADILLA ALVARADO, WILHEMINO CORTUNA, JULIETA DAZA, NANETTE COSTELLO | BOBBY ECHEVERRI, RECOM | TET DE JOYA LAPUZ, JESLI | MON ARCENAS MONFORT, NARCISO | CLAVEL MARTINEZ NANTES, RAFAEL NOGRALES, PROSPERO PABLO, ERNESTO | JOHNNY ROXAS PLAZA, MARIA VALENTINA | CHRIS LINDO ROMAN, ANTONIO | RUTH ALLEN RUSTE ROMUALDO, JURDIN JESUS | MAITE DEFENSOR SAN LUIS, RODOLFO | ARMAN PADILLA ZIALCITA, EDUARDOThe list of Napoles was a little bit different than Benhur Luy’s files:Benhur Luy was the former finance officer of Janet Lim-Napoles.Senators showed in the files of Benhur Luy last 2014:Juan Ponce Enrile, Ramon Revilla Jr., Jinggoy Estrada, Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Vicente “Tito” Sotto, Miriam Defensor-Santiago, Gringo Honasan, Loren Legarda, Aquilino Pimentel III, Manuel “Lito” Lapid, Cynthia Villar, JV Ejercito, Franklin Drilon, Ralph Recto Alan Peter Cayetano. Edgardo Angara, Manny Villar, Tessie Oreta, Nene Pimentel, Rodolfo Biazon, Robert Jaworski, Robert Barbers, Loi Estrada, Ramon Magsaysay Ramon Revilla Sr.Do you believe that Napoles didn’t revealed the complete names of her clients?Is the Pork Barrel Queen was not the most guilty in the Pork Barrel Scam?Is there people that more higher than her?All of that might be answered once Napoles became a state witness.Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre revealed that talks are underway for making alleged pork barrel queen Janet Lim Napoles a state witness in the Justice Department’s reinvestigation of the P10-B pork barrel scam.But several politicians already opposed the alleged plan of the government to turn Napoles as state witness including Senator Kiko Pangilinan and Leila De Lima.According to Senator Leila De Lima, the government might use Napoles to blackmail and threaten any remaining opposition in Congress.Pangilinan said that the idea to make Janet Lim Napoles as state witness was ridiculous.“Paano nangyari na yung pinakamalaki ang nakulimbat sa pork barrel na mas malaki pa sa bawat politico – dahil sa lahat nung congressman at senador na kanyang kasabwat ay may hati siya — ay gagawing state witness?” said Pangilinan in a statement.
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