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President Aquino To Inaugurate New Luzon Expressway On May 8
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['Pol Pinoy']
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6/3/2016 0:00
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Travel time between Manila and the rest of northern and southern Luzon has significantly been reduced over the last decade with the completion of major toll expressways.There’s the North Luzon Expressway (NLEx) which connects Manila and the provinces of Bulacan and Pampanga; there’s the Tarlac-Pangasian-La Union Expressway (TPLEx) which connects to the provinces south of Pampanga; there’s the South Luzon Expressway (SLEx) which connects to the cities and towns south of the metropolis.On May 8, the day before the 2016 presidential elections, President Aquino will inaugurate the latest infrastructure project in this network of expressways — the HLEx, or the Hacienda Luisita Expressway. It connects Quezon City where the private residence of the Aquinos is located to the family’s vast agricultural estate in Tarlac.The opening of HLEx cannot be more timely, as Aquino’s successor will be chosen the day after. It is believed that the impetus for the construction of the new expressway is to facilitate the travel of Aquino the private citizen from Quezon City to Hacienda Luisita.Like the rest of the expressways, motorists will have to pay a toll fee. However, the Aquino family will be exempt from the tolls — for life.Malacañang told The Adobo Chronicles that the original plan was to name the new expressway the ‘NoyNoy Aquino Expressway (NAEx), but that would elicit a lot of criticism from the president’s political opponents.Instead, the toll booth numbers at the entrance to HLEx will be designated N1, N2, N3, etc., with the ‘N’ standing for ‘NoyNoy.’The HLEx is, by far, the greatest legacy of the Aquino administration.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2016/03/06/president-aquino-to-inaugurate-new-luzon-expressway-on-may-8/#respond
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Philippines To Build A Wall Around The New Trump Tower In Manila
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['Pol Pinoy']
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8/8/2016 0:00
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On Monday, Filipino Congressman Joey Sarte filed a resolution in Manila’s House of Representatives that seeks to permanently ban U.S. Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump from entering the country following his campaign speech last week where a he named the Philippines as one of the “terrorist nations.”During a rally in Portland, Maine, Trump announced that immigrants came to the U.S. legally and then plotted to murder Americans. He said that countries like the Philippines, Somalia, Syria, Morocco, Uzbekistan, Afghanistan, Iraq, Pakistan and Yemen were sending such people to the U.S. and called them “terrorist nations.”“We’re letting people come in from terrorist nations that shouldn’t be allowed because you can’t vet them,” the real estate mogul said.In the upper chamber, Senator Manny Pacquiao filed a separate resolution that would authorize the government to build a wall around the 56-storey Trump Tower in Makati City. The residential building is set to open at the end of this year and is one of the international real estate projects of the Trump Organization.In a statement issued to the press, Pacquiao said that the wall will ensure that Donald Trump will not be able to sneak into the property, in the event that his arrival in the Philippines is not detected by the country’s Bureau of Immigration.“As a persona non grata, Trump should be barred from entering the Philippines or accessing his property in the country,” Pacquiao said.In addition to the wall, Pacquiao’s resolution also mandates that the property be patrolled 24/7 by the Philippine National Police.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2016/08/08/philippines-to-build-a-wall-around-the-new-trump-tower-in-manila/
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BREAKING: Ferdinand Marcos to be buried today in Libingan ng mga Bayani
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2016-11-18 11:00:52+08:00
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After decades of being preserved in Ilocos Norte, the remains of the late President Ferdinand Marcos will be finally buried in the Libingan ng mga Bayani at 12 noon Friday.remains of Marcos in Ilocos Norte. Photo: mentalflossThe news was confirmed by PNP Director General Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa and NCRPO Chief Albayalde.PNP also ordered maximum tolerance on anti-Marcos protesters, some journalists was also not allowed to cover the burial.According to the Marcoses, the burial of the late dictator will be simple and solemn and the AFP was already prepared for giving him the full military honors and 21 gun salute.The burial of Ferdinand Marcos in the Libingan ng mga Bayani became controversial because past Presidents like former President Benigno Aquino opposed it.The Marcos family didn’t waste time after President Duterte and Supreme Court gave the family a ‘go signal’ to bury the former dictator in the Libingan ng mga Bayani.Despite of opposition from the martial law victims, Marcos will now be buried according to his last will and testament.“I desire that my remains be buried according to the rites established by law and with dignity suitable to my position and other personal circumstances” Ferdinand Marcos said in his last will and testament.Meanwhile, Marcos loyalist were glad that he would finally be buried in Libingan ng mga Bayani after decades of fighting for giving him the right burial.Marcos died in Honolulu on the morning of September 28, 1989, of kidney, heart, and lung ailments.
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Pinoytrending Altervista
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https://pinoytrending.altervista.org/breaking-ferdinand-marcos-buried-today-libingan-ng-mga-bayani/
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Englishman writes open letter to Robin Padilla, explains why the the Korean PGT contestant should learn Filipino language
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2018-01-15 02:13:25+08:00
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An Englishman who’s known for his love for the Philippines wrote an open letter to Robin Padilla amid the criticisms that the actor received for his comments against a Korean National who joined the talent show “Pilipinas Got Talent”.During that episode, one of the PGT contestant, Kim Jiwan, a 20-year-old Korean claimed that he grew in the Philippines and born in Muntinlupa.However, despite of living in the Philippines for a long time, the Korean didn’t learn how to speak our national language, Filipino.Because of this, Padilla criticized the Korean for not learning Filipino despite of his long stay in the Philippines.“Firstly, mag-Tagalog ka muna bago mo ako kausapin,(speak in Tagalog before you talk to me)” Padilla told Kim, which made the situation awkward.In the end, the actor apologized to the Korean and he explained that he knew a Korean who’s really dedicated to learn the national language of the Philippines.“Pasensya ka na kasi mayroon akong kakilalang Koreano, si Ryan Bang, na mas magaling pang mag-Tagalog sa akin, (I hope you don’t mind because I know a Korean man, Ryan Bang, who speaks better Tagalog than me)”The comments of Padilla gained mixed reaction on social media, some criticized the actor and some defended him, including the British blogger, Malcolm Conlan.Conlan, the foreigner who dubbed as the “Filipino at heart” congratulated the actor Robin Padilla for showing again his ‘patriotism’ on the national television.In his open letter, he said that it’s not really an excuse to the Korean if he fail to learn Tagalog just because he studied in an international school.He believed that if Kim really loved the Philippines, he should make an effort to learn the language of the country where he lives.Conlan also understood the intentions of Robin Padilla for criticizing the Korean and the actor is just showing his patriotism.The blogger thanked Robin Padilla for his patriotism and called him an incredible ambassador of the Philippines.He also shared that he wanted to be a Filipino citizen soon.This is his open letter;An Open Letter to Robin Padilla Dear sir, I just thought I would write to you personally to congratulate you on the patriotism and love that you have shown for your country.As I am sure you are aware, like you, I love the Philippines very much. In fact, my greatest dream would to one day become a Filipino citizen as well as course retain my British nationality as I love both countries equally. I have watched the clip of Pilipinas Got Talent several times where a Korean national is performing a magic set as part of his audition to the judges. The contestant explained that he had grown up in the Philippines but had not learnt Tagalog as he attended an international school. To me, this is not really an excuse. If you have grown up in the Philippines and clearly called the Philippines your home, you should at least make some effort to learn the language. When the Korean national got into his act, clearly he can in fact understand and speak a little Tagalog. I believe your intentions were just to coax it out of him a little. In fact, you are a comedian too and in a way was just having a little fun, whist making a valid observation. I know you very well that you love the Philippines and your fellow countrymen very much. I would like to thank you personally for being there for Filipinos across the globe. You are an incredible ambassador for the country and a much loved icon on Philippine cinema. Thank you also so much for supporting President Rodrigo Duterte, who like yourself loves the Philippines and her people very much. You were never racist at all, as some filipinos have claimed, in fact I truly wish others were able to be outspoken and stand up for their beliefs in a very clear and passionate manner. Mabuhay ka sir at maraming salamat po. Respectfully yours MalcolmPreviously, Conlan also posted a video and shared his reaction after he watched the controversial episode of PGT.Conlan said that he interpreted that Padilla only wanted to help the Korean contestant to make an effort to speak Tagalog.“The situation is the Korean guy lived in the Philippines for a number of years, in fact he’s dating a Filipina. So you know I think its his responsibility to learn some tagalog,” Conlan said.The blogger admitted that he also had a difficulty in speaking Filipino, however he made an effort to learn few words.He said that the Korean guy should speak even the simplest greetings in Tagalog just to show that he’s making an effort to learn the Filipino language.“You have to understand that Robin is very very patriotic. Robin loves the Philippines very much. And loves the people very very much. And of course he just want to promote the country,” he said.Conlan made Sandara Park as an evidence that Korean can learn to speak Filipino language.He also believed that Padilla didn’t show any racism during that episode.“There’s a massive difference between racist and loving your country and being patriotic,” Conlan said.The blogger believed that the episode doesn’t have any issue, but calling the actor a racist is unacceptable for him.You can watch the video here:Padilla defends his comment against the Korean PGT contestant:Yesterday, Padilla said that he didn’t regret what he said to the Korean and he explained that he only wanted to gave an fatherly advise to Kim.“Wala akong pinagsisisihan, kasi pumupunta rin ako ng ibang bansa at pag pumunta ako ng ibang bansa ay pinipilit kong malaman kung ano ang salita doon, kasi bisita ka doon at ikaw ang makikibagay,” Padilla said.“Pero kung ikaw yung pupunta dito sa Pilipinas at uutusan mo kami at eenglishin mo kami sa banyagang pananalita, eh nagkakamali ka. Bayan ko to, at handa akong mamatay anytime para sa bayan ko. Kaya kung sasabihin mo na sampung taon ka na dito at hindi ka parin marunong magtagalog eh may problema ka,” he added.He would also not be convince that Kim really loves the Philippines until the Korean contestant make an effort in learning Filipino.“Hindi mo pwedeng sabihin sakin na mahal mo ang Pilipinas, may girlfriend siyang Filipina tapos hindi siya marunong magtagalog? Di ko naman siya inaway, sinabihan ko lang siya,” he said.Padilla also respected the reactions of the netizens and he said that they are free to choose if they going to defend and sacrifice their lives for the Korean contestant.“Kung tayong mga Filipino ay hindi magiging patriotic sa bansa natin eh wag tayong humingi ng pagbabago diba kung mananatili tayong alipin ng dayuhan eh kayo nalang, hindi ako magpapaalipin sa dayuhan.” Padilla said before the interview ended.You can watch the episode of PGT here:
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Pinoytrending Altervista
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https://pinoytrending.altervista.org/englishman-writes-open-letter-robin-padilla-explains-korean-pgt-contestant-learn-filipino-language/
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OBAMA IS INAUGURAL GUEST ON NEW PRIME-TIME TALK SHOW ON FOX NEWS
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['Pol Pinoy']
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13/03/2017 0:00
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President Barack Obama will be the inaugural guest on a new talk show on Fox News which airs Monday nights at 8pm Eastern. The new show, “Between Two Nerds,” launches on March 24.The new show was reportedly inspired by the highly successful internet show “Between Two Ferns” hosted by comedian Zach Galifianakis. President Obama was Galifianakis’ recent guest on the show where the President brilliantly promoted Obamacare and healthcare.gov.Fox News is keeping the topic of the inaugural show under wraps but added that it will not be a comedy show.The new show is co-hosted by Bill O’Reilly and Rush Limbaugh. Fox News declined to say whether or not the show’s title referred to the two hosts.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2014/03/13/obama-is-inaugural-guest-in-new-prime-time-talk-show-on-fox-news/
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MARK ZUCKERBERG UNVEILS NEW ‘REACTIONS’ BUTTONS, HAWAII EDITION
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['Pol Pinoy']
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9/10/2017 0:00
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Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg today unveiled the new ‘Reactions’ buttons on Facebook which will start rolling out in Spain and Ireland.The new buttons are Facebook’s response to users’ clamor that a ‘Dislike’ button be added to posts on the social media network.Instead of a ‘Dislike’ button, Facebook decided in favor of other reactions that would express the user’s expression of love, anger, happiness and awe.At the same time, Zuckerberg announced that starting next month, Facebook will add another button for its Hawaii special edition. Facebook users living or visiting Hawaii will be able to respond to posts with a ‘shaka’ sign (also knownb as ‘hang loose) to express their spirit and feeling of Aloha.Both Native Hawaiians and residents, along with tourists, praised Zuckerberg’s announcement.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2015/10/09/mark-zuckerberg-unveils-new-reactions-buttons-hawaii-edition/
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De La Salle, Ateneo Simultaneously Launch Intramurals On Senatorial Race
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['Pol Pinoy']
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16/10/2018 0:00
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Arch rivals Ateneo and De La Salle Universities are at it again, re-fueling a feud that has spanned decades. This time it’s about politics.On this, the last day for the filing of Certificates of Candidacy for the 2019 Philippine national and local elections, the two elite educational institutions have simultaneously launched media campaigns making clear their choice for Senator.De La Salle launched its “Lasallians Against Bam Aquino,” while the Ateneans fired off with their “Ateneans against Chel Diokno.” Aquino and Diokno have both filed their COC for Senator.Aquino is an alumnus of Ateneo while Diokno is the founding Dean of the De La Salle College of Law.It seems there can only be one room for an elitist Senator, and only one elite school can reign supreme.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2018/10/16/de-la-salle-ateneo-simultaneously-launch-intramurals-on-senatorial-race/#respond
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After rally, anti-duterte protesters leave 1.5 tons of garbage
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2017-09-23 22:35:04+08:00
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MANILA — The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has collected 90 plastic bags of garbage during Thursday’s National Day of Protest.Bonj Nebrija, MMDA supervising officer for operations, said the agency has hauled 1.5 tons or 5.4 cubic meters of garbage at the rally sites in Rizal Park and Mendiola in Manila as well as the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) area in Quezon City.“Noteworthy though according to our sweepers on the ground, the rally at Plaza Miranda had their own people who cleaned and picked up the garbage during and after the event. That is why very minimal were hauled on site,” Nebrija said in a text message to reporters.Demonstrators flocked to various rally sites in parts of Metro Manila to either support or protest against the policies of the Duterte administration as the country commemorates the 45th declaration of martial law.The National Capital Region Police Office estimated that around 28,000 participated in the different rallies in Metro Manila — 12,000 Duterte supporters in Plaza Miranda; about 8,000 members of multi-sectoral groups in Luneta Park, more or less 3,000 pro-Duterte demonstrators and 5,000 anti-administration protesters in Mendiola.What can you say about this? Leave your comments below!
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Duterte Daily Stories
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http://duterte.today/rally-anti-duterte-protesters-leave-1-5-tons-garbage/
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SPIDERMAN FILM BREAKS RECORDS IN THE PHILIPPINES; KRIS AQUINO CLAIMS CREDIT
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['Pol Pinoy']
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3/5/2017 0:00
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is a milestone for the rebooted Marvel superhero.Kris Aquino, TV host and sister of Philippine President Noynoy Aquino immediately claimed credit for the film’s box office success. She said that her series of interviews with the film’s leading actors which aired on her local TV show last week was the reason for the flick to gain enormous popularity among Filipino moviegoers.In the interviews, Aquino told Jamie Foxx that she is the Oprah Winfrey of the Philippines, commented that Emma Stone is not that hot, and boasted to Andrew Garfield that no local or foreign film could ever surpass the opening day record of her son Bimby’s local film, ‘My Little Bossings.’Readers are asked to weigh in on Aquino’s claim by participating in The Adobo Chronicles’ online poll.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2014/05/03/spiderman-film-breaks-records-in-the-philippines-kris-aquino-claims-credit/
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PRESIDENT OBAMA TO INAUGURATE REAR SIDE OF MOUNT RUSHMORE ON PRESIDENTS’ DAY
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['Pol Pinoy']
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16/02/2017 0:00
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great U.S. presidents all, immortalized in an iconic national monument at the Mount Rushmore National Park in South Dakota. The park is one of the most visited national monuments in America, generating tourist dollars for the state.North Dakota is about to have its share of those precious tourist dollars when the rear side of the Mount Rushmore monument will open on Monday, Presidents’ Day. President Barack Obama is set to inaugurate the new park when he visits Bismarck. Years in the making, the sculpted rearview of the monument features the behinds of the four presidents. The identity of the sculptor remains a mystery and only The White House has that information.Thousands of domestic and foreign tourists are expected to attend the inaugural ceremony.North Dakota governor Jack Dalrymple told reporters that the new park will create hundreds of jobs in the state and boost local business.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2014/02/16/president-obama-to-inaugurate-rear-side-of-mount-rushmore-on-presidents-day/
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LOOK: List of Senators who pushes free education for all college students in SUC’s
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2016-12-19 04:00:34+08:00
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Because the government allocated additional funds to shoulder the tuition fee of all the State Universities and Colleges students, the topic about the free higher educated became alive again.The free tuition fee for all students may not become permanent until it’s not yet enacted as a law, that’s why these Senators were working hard to make it forever so the students would not worry until their studies ended.These are the list of Senators who were pushing Free Higher Education for all.Senator Kiko Pangilinan – He filed the Tuition Free Higher Education Act of 2016 on August 1 is an act providing full tuition subsidy for students enrolled in state universities and colleges (SUC).Read full bill hereSenator Win Gatchalian – He also filed the “Free Higher Education Act” on June 30,2016 read the pdf here Senator JV Ejercito – He filed the “TUITION-FREE HIGHER EDUCATION ACT OF 2016” on June 30, 2016 read the pdf here.’ Senator Sonny Angara – he filed the “ONE FAMILY, ONE GRADUATE ACT” on June 30,2016. An act establishing a mechanism to enable poor Filipino families to have at least one college graduates. read the pdf here. Senator Bam Aquino – He filed the “Free Higher Education for all Act” on June 30, 2016. Read the pdf here. 6. Senator Ralph Recto – He filed the “FREE PUBLIC COLLEGE TUITION ACT OF 2016” together with Sen. Joel Villanueva on June 30, 2016. Read the full PDF here.Unfortunately, all of these bills were still pending in the Committee, but everyone were optimistic that because of these Senators, the next generation of the Filipinos will receive a free higher education someday.Meanwhile, President Rodrigo Duterte would give free tuition to all SUC’s and it’s expected that this would be implemented until the end of his term, that’s why the free higher education for all SUC’s students must become a law as soon as possible.
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Pinoytrending Altervista
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https://pinoytrending.altervista.org/look-names-senators-pushes-free-education-college-students-suc/
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WALMART WILL PAY BELOW MINIMUM WAGE BEGINNING NEXT YEAR, CEO SAYS
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['Pol Pinoy']
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10/12/2017 0:00
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differs from the reality of the business he runs.McMillon’s announcement angered thousands of Walmart associates who, along with their allies in the labor movement, have been protesting working conditions and wages at the world’s largest private employer for the last three years. “Now we’ll even be paid below the federal wage,” they said in protest.It was, of course, a misunderstanding of what McMillon said during the interview. What he really wanted to say was that no Walmart employee will be paid the minimum wage and that instead, they will be paid above the minimum wage.It looks like McMillon’s communications manager is not doing a good job.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2014/12/10/walmart-will-pay-below-minimum-wage-beginning-next-year-ceo-says/
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Senator Bam Aquino Revises Philippine History, Names His Uncle A National Hero
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['Pol Pinoy']
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27/08/2018 0:00
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It takes a national plebiscite to amend the Philippine Constitution, but apparently, it only takes one clueless Senator to revise history — like naming the country’s National Heroes.In a single tweet on Araw ng mga Bayani (National Heroes Day), Bam Aquino revised the list of National Heroes by adding his uncle Ninoy — and quite prominently.While Bam’s cousin Kris must be very happy about this, Filipinos were BUMmed.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2018/08/27/senator-bam-aquino-revises-philippine-history-names-his-uncle-a-national-hero/
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VP Leni Robredo Prays To The Patron Saint Of Elections
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['Pol Pinoy']
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21/04/2018 0:00
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With her camera crew in tow, Philippines Vice President Leni Robredo attended church this morning at St. Paul the Apostle parish church in Quezon City.The Adobo Chronicles caught up with Robredo on her way out and we asked her what what she intently prayed for.Robredo is facing an uphill battle in the electoral protest (recount) filed by BongBong Marcos. So far, Robredo’s lead in the 2016 Vice Presidential elections had narrowed down by 5,000 votes.Robredo said she asked for grace and enlightment from Barsabbas, considered by Christians as one of the patron saints of elections. The other saint is Matthias.Barsabbas and Matthias were the two who were fighting for the No. 12 spot in Jesus Christ’s apostles — to replace Judas Escariot. Matthias was ‘voted’ to take that spot.Tsk, tsk. Robredo apparently prayed to the wrong patron saint — Barsabbas, the one who was not chosen.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2018/04/21/vp-leni-robredo-prays-to-the-patron-saint-of-elections/?share=email
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Should Congress Give in to Duterte’s Demand to Reinstate the Death Penalty?
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2016-05-19 14:45:35+00:00
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The Philippines is the Menudo melting pot where religion and politics mix together to come up with a colorful and interestingly flavored concoction unique to this mixed-breed people that conspicuously keep appearing in headlines with all the noise they generate from their small corner of the globe.Again we are talk of the town all over the world as The Punisher graces the cover of Time Magazine. And what more can you expect from the man – with a mouth that fires daunting threats (against the objects of his fuming rage) as deadly as the blazing guns he uses to turn his city of Davao into a peaceful haven of rest for many crime-weary Filipinos – than to be true to his word of suppressing criminality in lightning-fast fashion – the very reason he was voted into power for.As New York Times reports:Mr. Duterte said he would ask Congress to reimpose the death penalty, which has been suspended since 2006 in the face of staunch opposition from the dominant Roman Catholic Church. Capital punishment by hanging, he said, should be imposed for heinous crimes, and criminals convicted of killing, robbery and rape should receive “double the hanging.Why Believe in Catholic Priests?With about 90% of the population being adherents of the Christian faith, it is quite ironic that many priests and citizens are against capital punishment. However, it is a breath of fresh air to at least hear news that newly elected Christian Senators Villanueva and Pacquiao seem to show signs that they are reading their textbook.Look: The New Testament (the main textbook of every adherent) itself supports it. Read for yourselves what it says about secular government …For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to evil. Do you want to be unafraid of the authority? Do what is good, and you will have praise from the same. For he is God’s minister to you for good. But if you do evil, be afraid; for he does not bear the sword in vain; for he is God’s minister, an avenger to execute wrath on him who practices evil.Did you see that? “bear the sword” = Government is allowed to kill.Unless we think that the opinions of local priests are over and above the written constitution of their religious institution (the very foundation of their belief system), we should not even be listening to their nonsense when it goes against it. We as lay individuals have as much gray matter in our brain as these self-proclaimed leaders of the faith. They have nothing on us – so why should we be giving more weight to their “opinions” than to what our basic common sense dictates and what we can read with our very own eyes?That’s like giving more credence to what your local high-school teacher has to say than to a scientific paper extensively peer-reviewed by experts in the first world.The Catholic priests call for the respect of even one human life (the criminal). Did they think about the human lives (in plural) that fall into the hands of just one lone serial raping/murdering son of a bitch? – and the many more the apathetic sadist will victimize if he manages to escape or bribe his way out of our leaky justice system.Common sense dictates the death penalty should be reinstated:It is an effective deterrent against crime if executed relentlessly It lowers the cost of maintaining our pathetic and dehumanizing penal system Congress will be abolished and a revolutionary government will be set up if lawmakers get in the way of President Duterte fulfilling his promise to the people It will fatten the fish in Manila Bay (which will be good news to fishermen in the area who complain of hardly catching anything much nowadays)Now just imagine. No.3 is a lot of porky meat failing to line the deep pockets of our lawmakers who have invested so much just to be in the position they are in now (how about their ROI?); would they really want to miss out on that if their club gets abolished?Even better, if these hardened criminals fight it out in gun battles as Du30 would prefer it, just imagine the cost savings in investigations and litigation proceedings, fees to lawyers and judges, and the years of board and lodging taxpayers have to shoulder – it just saves our society so much time, effort & money if they just died on the spot where they are found red-handed committing the heinous act they have no shame in (such as sniffing the life out of a poor kidnap victim whose parents failed to bring the full ransom for).Filipinos are Changing – From Emotionalism to Common SenseWe may still remember how the entire country was engulfed in sorrow and tears when just one of our precious kababayans had to hang abroad (Flor Contemplacion, Singapore), or the relief it gave an anxious vigil-holding fingers-crossed people when such an execution was stayed (Mary Jane Veloso, Indonesia).Somehow the memories and fears associated with these emotion-filled experiences got calloused out with the relentless Du30 speeches that have bombarded our ears these recent months filled with his expletive-laced “I will kill you” lines; and instead of cry, we all began to laugh. What has become of our people? Well, I guess – we just got our common sense back with the rise of Mr. No-Nonsense Mayor of the Philippines.So let’s get those “heads rolling” guys… coz there’s a lot of culling to do in the land of dysfunctional drug-intoxicated zombies. And don’t worry; at 100M and baby factories churning out even more than we can ask or imagine, 10 heads a week won’t even make a dent.
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Get Real Philippines
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https://www.getrealphilippines.com/2016/05/congress-give-dutertes-demand-reinstate-death-penalty/#comments
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Leni Robredo Agrees To Be Interviewed By BBC’s Stephen Sackur With Two Conditions
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['Pol Pinoy']
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13/06/2018 0:00
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In a still on-going poll by The Adobo Chronicles, a majority (not just plurality) of respondents have indicated that Vice President Leni Robredo is their top choice to be the next guest of Stephen Sackur on his BBC program ‘Hardtalk.’So far, Sackur has interviewed Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle, Senator Antonio Trillanes and lately, ousted Supreme Court Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno. In all three interviews, Sackur asked hard-hiting questions which the interviewees had a difficult time responding to. For Trillanes and Sereno specifically, their appearance on the show were dubbed by many as an embarrassment.Now, Sackur has officially extended an invitation to Robredo to be his next Filipino guest.The Adobo Chronicles has learned that the Vice President has agreed to the interview with two conditions:One, that the interview will be live at the BBC studios in London with airfare, accommodation and shopping allowance provided by BBC.Second, that Robredo will bring along an interpreter, her spokesperson Georgina Hernandez. Robredo will be responding in Tagalog. Hernandez will be translating Sackur’s questions into Tagalog for Robredo to answer. Robredo also wants assurance from Sackur and the BBC that if Robredo’s answer would be inaccurate or embarrassing, Hernandez will have the option to revise the Vice President’s response.Neither Sackur nor BBC has indicated consent to Robredo’s conditions.Stay tuned.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2018/06/13/leni-robredo-agrees-to-be-interviewed-by-bbcs-stephen-sackur-with-two-conditions/#respond
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Donald Trump To Replace Filipina White House Chef With Paula Deen
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['Pol Pinoy']
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16/11/2016 0:00
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When Donald and Melania Trump officially move into the White House, there will be no pancit or chicken adobo on the family menu, just potato tot casserole and pumpkin pie.The president-elect has informed The Adobo Chronicles that he is firing Filipina White House Executive Chef Cristeta Comerford. She will be replaced by Paula Deen, American celebrity chef and former TV cooking show host.Paula Deen made headlines when a video surfaced in which Deen, in a deposition, admits to using the N-word and making racist and anti-semitic jokes. She also allegedly described her interest in hiring black waiters dressed to look like “slaves” at a wedding.Jun 19, 2013.Trump himself has been criticized for racist remarks during his presidential campaign.Birds of the same feather…
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https://adobochronicles.com/2016/11/16/donald-trump-to-replace-filipina-white-house-chef-with-paula-deen/
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President Duterte reveals the “Drug Matrix” linking Sen. De Lima to illegal activities inside the Bilibid Prison
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2016-08-25 02:53:08+08:00
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President Duterte reveals the most awaited drug matrix that will show the connection of Sen. De Lima in illegal drug activities in Bilibid on Thursday morning.The Matrix tagged Sen. De Lima, her ex-driver Ronnie Dayan, BM Raul Sison, Former Governor of Pangasinan and now Congressman Amado Espino, Raffy Baraan, Gen. Franklin Bucayo and DOJ Usec Toti Baraan.The detailed matrix also shows some important infos about the people who are tagged in the matrix.Ronnie P. Dayan is also allegedly using the alias “BOSS De Lima” or “Case Fixer” in Urbiztondo, Pangasinan to help well known politicians there.President Duterte and DOJ Secretary Aguirre said that they already gathered witnesses that can prove the allegations against Sen. De Lima.The President admitted the Senator De Lima is not directly involved in illegal drug trade, but she is accepting money from the drug lords to maintain their business inside the National Penitentiary.He also said that Ronnie Dayan, the ex driver and alleged lover of Sen. De Lima is the one who shipped the drug money from the drugs lords to the Senator during the campaign period.
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Pinoytrending Altervista
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https://pinoytrending.altervista.org/president-duterte-reveals-drug-matrix-linking-sen-de-lima-illegal-activities-inside-bilibid-prison/
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REPUBLICAN SENATOR RAND PAUL SWITCHES PARTY TO DEMOCRATIC
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['Pol Pinoy']
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19/12/2017 0:00
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siding with the Democrats.Although many believe that Hillary Clinton’s nomination as the Democrats’ standard bearer in the coming 2016 presidential elections is pretty much a foregone conclusion, a challenge to such nomination could be going in favor of the younger, Southern male and brunette senator.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2014/12/19/republican-senator-rand-paul-switches-party-to-democratic/?share=email
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A Senator called “Mr. T” wants to assassinate a Pro-Duterte blogger after the #LeniLeaks issue
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2017-01-11 17:57:53+08:00
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Pro-Duterte blogger “Thinking Pinoy” claimed that a mysterious man called “Mr. T” allegedly plotting to assassinate him so he decided to go outside the country to secure himself.“Mr. T” wanted to kill the pro-duterte blogger for being critical to Vice President Leni Robredo and making noise about the #LeniLeaks issue that already reached the international media outlets.In an interview with News5, Thinking Pinoy revealed that he got an information that a ‘Senator who loves to eat rice’ wanted to capture and assassinate him because of revealing the alleged ouster plans of the supporters of Leni Robredo against President Rodrigo Duterte.Thinking Pinoy refused to name the Senator, but he confirmed that he’s already outside the country to evade any assassination attempts ordered by Mr. T to him.Some of the supporters of the blogger were worried about the security of Thinking Pinoy who currently hiding in other country without anyone guarding him.But he informed everyone that he’s okay and still writing on his blog.He even teased Mr. T to chase him more.Thinking Pinoy also claimed that someone attempted to hack him by luring him in a phishing website.The Netizens lauded the blogger for being fearless in criticizing the government opposition despite of the death threats that he received.
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Pinoytrending Altervista
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https://pinoytrending.altervista.org/man-named-mr-t-wants-kill-pro-duterte-blogger-issue/
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Japan Donates Military Equipment To Help Philippines Crush Maute Terrorists
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['Pol Pinoy']
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29/05/2017 0:00
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Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has cancelled a planned visit to Japan next month to focus on the situation in Marawi City where the terrorist group Maute has launched a siege, prompting the proclamation of Martial Law in Mindanao.Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe perfectly understands Duterte’s change of plans and has, in fact, pledged to donate sophisticated military equipment to the Philippines to help crush the rebel terrorists.The donated equipment consists of two giant robots capable of decimating the terrorists.The remote-controlled robots are said to be three times more effective that the used and dilapidated tanks and helicopters previously donated to the Philippines by the United States.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2017/05/29/japan-donates-military-equipment-to-help-philippines-crush-maute-terrorists/
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LOOK! Philippines President Duterte Responds To U.S. President Trump’s Tweet
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['Pol Pinoy']
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29/05/2018 0:00
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U.S. President Donald Trump is known to take to his personal Twitter account to criticize his opponents and send messages to the American people.Today was no different. Trump criticized Mainstream Media and praised the American men and women who voted for him.Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte is one who does not use his personal Twitter account to lash at critics/Today was an exception. Duterte responded to Trump’s tweet.It was instantly commented, shared and liked by 16 Million Filipinos.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2018/05/29/look-philippines-president-duterte-responds-to-u-s-president-trumps-tweet/#respond
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DON LEMON QUITS CNN, IS HIRED BY CNBC
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['Pol Pinoy']
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29/10/2017 0:00
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News anchor Don Lemon is not waiting until CNN fires him. He just quit.Lemon is the target of an online petition demanding that he be fired by the cable news network. More than 28,000 people have signed the petition in which the controversial “journalist” was castigated for his reaction to the South Carolina school incident where a police officer violently dragged a female student for allegedly being disruptive in class. On his program, Lemon said he needs to see more facts before passing judgement on the officer.Lemon is no stranger to controversy. He once held up a sign during a broadcast asking viewers if they were offended by it. The sign had the word ‘Ni**er’ in bold letters.He is also known for his famous line, “smell of marijuana” during his coverage of the civil disturbance in Ferguson.Lemon is also credited for advising black teens to pull up their pants to gain respect, and for suggesting that a missing Malaysia Airlines plane was kidnapped by some higher power.But Lemon fans need not worry. He will not be out of a job.CNBC has just announced that it has hired Lemon as its chief political correspondent. The NBC-affiliated network made the decision following last night’s Republican presidential debate debacle in which the CNBC moderators were releatedly booed by the audience and attacked by the candidates for their “less-than-nice” questions and demeanor.Critics are describing the CNBC debate as the “worst moderated” in U.S. political history.By hiring Lemon, CNBC hopes to rebuild its reputation as a leading news network. “Lemon’s popularity will most definitely help our ratings,” CNBC executives said.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2015/10/29/don-lemon-quits-cnn-is-hired-by-cnbc/?share=email
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BREAKING: KIM DAVIS MAY BE BACK IN JAIL SOON!
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['Pol Pinoy']
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9/9/2018 0:00
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She may just have been released from county jail, but Kim Davis, the Rowan County clerk who defied a Supreme Court ruling asking her to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples, could end up back behind bars.To celebrate her release after six hard days in prison, Davis held a press conference with Republican presidential candidate Mike Huckabee. At the press conference, Davis cried and waved to the crowd, the crowd cheered and waved cardboard crosses, and the rock band Survivor tune ‘Eye of the Tiger’ played in the background, just like in the movie, ‘Rocky III.’But the band said it didn’t give Davis permission to use the song. “NO! We did not grant Kim Davis any rights to use ‘My Tune -The Eye Of The Tiger,’” the song’s co-writer, Frank Sullivan said on the band’s Facebook page. “I would not grant her the rights to use Charmin! C’mom Mike, you are not The Donald but you can do better than that -See Ya really SoooooooonnnnnnN!!!!!!,” the post added.And so the ‘Rocky’ saga continues for Davis, in court.If convicted for unauthorized public performance of a copyrighted material, she could face a homecoming in county jail, perhaps, along with Huckabee.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2015/09/09/breaking-kim-davis-may-be-back-in-jail-soon/
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Time Magazine Names AT&T 2016 Person Of The Year
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['Pol Pinoy']
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24/10/2016 0:00
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If, by virtue of Citizens United, corporations are people, then Time magazine has all the right to name a corporation as its 2016 Person of the Year. And so it did.Just days after it was announced that AT&T is buying Time Warner — the magazine’s former parent company — for a whopping $85 Billion, Time moved up its timeline for deciding on the recipient of this annual honor.While critics say that it was a conflict of interest for Time to name the new owner of its former parent company as Person of the Year, the editors maintained that the award is based on the impact of a person (in this case, a company) on the daily lives of people across the globe.“What impact could be greater on people than having their telephone company influence their thoughts and opinions, even their choice of entertainment,” the editors said.This will also be the first in the history of Time magazine that its cover is actually an advertisement. The cover does not contain any text or teaser, just the plain old logo of AT&T.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2016/10/24/time-magazine-names-att-2016-person-of-the-year/
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Sen. Leila De Lima calls President Duterte “Sobrang Bastos”
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2016-09-26 23:54:36+08:00
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Senator De Lima again blasts President Rodrigo Duterte in an ambush interview Monday September 26.The neophyte Senator labeled the President of the Philippines as the vilest man in the country and called him “sobrang bastos”She also plead to the President to stop throwing attacks to her.Senator Leila De Lima is one of the known critics of President Duterte and leads the investigation of alleged extrajudicial killings in the Philippines.The neophyte Senator was removed in her position as the committee chair of Justice and Human Rights. She was also being investigated by the congress because of her alleged corruption during her term as the department of justice secretary.
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Pinoytrending Altervista
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https://pinoytrending.altervista.org/sen-leila-de-lima-calls-president-duterte-sobrang-bastos/
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Senator Risa Hontiveros Wants August 21 Declared As Marcial Bonifacio Day
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['Pol Pinoy']
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19/08/2018 0:00
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Fresh from her much-publicized proposal to declare August 16 as Kian Lloyd Delos Santos Day, Senator Risa Hontiveros has yet another brilliant legislative suggestion.(Delos Santos was killed in anti-illegal drugs operation by Caloocan police a year ago.)Hontiveros wants August 21 declared as ‘Marcial Bonifacio Day,’ to commemorate the assassination of Ninoy Aquino.The lady Senator told The Adobo Chronicles that all our laws should accurately reflect history. “When Ninoy was killed in 1983, he held a passport bearing the name Marcial Bonifacio, so any hero’s tribute should be based on fact.”For a change, we agree with Hontiveros.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2018/08/19/senator-risa-hontiveros-wants-august-21-declared-as-marcial-bonifacio-day/
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SPOX Harry Roque Praises NFA’s Jason Aquino For Increase In Duterte’s Satisfaction Rating
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['Pol Pinoy']
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30/09/2018 0:00
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It was only a few days ago that Harry Roque slammed NFA Administrator Jason Aquino for what the Presidential Spokesperson believed was the reason why President Rodrigo Duterte’s approval rating declined in the latest Pulse Asia Survey.Now, the same Roque is praising the same Aquino for a new survey, this time from the Social Weather Stations (SWS), showing Duterte’s satisfaction rating increasing by 5 percentage points from the previous survey.”I think the Filipino people are now beginning to see a marked improvement in the supply and prices of NFA rice, thanks to the arrival of rice imports . Their stomachs are now full so there is no longer any reason for them to be dissatisfied with this administration, and we owe a debt of gratitude to Jason Aquino,” Roque said.In speaking with The Adobo Chronicles, Roque admitted that he was too quick to pass judgment on Aquino. “ Instead, I should have blamed this administration’s silence and inaction on the Dengvaxia issue for the decline in Duterte’s rating in the Pulse Asia Survey,” Roque concluded.Moral of the story: think before you speak.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2018/09/30/spox-harry-roque-praises-nfas-jason-aquino-for-increase-in-dutertes-satisfaction-rating/?share=email
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Pinoy Ako Blog’s Jover Laurio To Return Inquirer Filipino Of The Year Award
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['Pol Pinoy']
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23/01/2018 0:00
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Now that the UST Alumni Association President has resigned and Mocha Uson has offered to return her Thomasian Alumni Award for Government Service, Pinoy Ako Blog’s Jovier Laurio told The Adobo Chronicles that she is also returning her ‘Filipino of the Year’ Award to the Philippine Daily Inquirer.Fair and square!
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2018/01/23/pinoy-ako-blogs-jover-laurio-to-return-inquirer-filipino-of-the-year-award/#respond
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CNN’s Anderson Cooper Makes History
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['Pol Pinoy']
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5/9/2016 0:00
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CNN anchor Anderson Cooper makes history by becoming the first openly gay man to moderate a presidential debate in a U.S. general election.Others who moderated in the past were closeted.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2016/09/05/cnns-anderson-cooper-makes-history/#comments
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TOP TEN REASONS GAY MARRIAGE WILL NEVER BE LEGAL IN THE PHILIPPINES
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['Pol Pinoy']
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26/05/2018 0:00
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A young just became the first in the world to legalize gay marriage by popular vote. Will the Philippines be next? Unlikely.Here are the top ten reasons gay marriage will never be legal in the Philippines:It’s in the books, but in actuality, there is no such thing as ‘Separation of Church and State’ Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines ( CBCP) Senator Tito Sotto Congressman Manny Pacquiao CBCP CBCP CBCP CBCP CBCP CBCP
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2015/05/26/top-ten-reasons-gay-marriage-will-never-be-legal-in-the-philippines/#comments
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President Rodrigo Duterte decides to withdraw Philippines to the International Criminal Court
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2018-03-14 17:07:05+08:00
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President Rodrigo Duterte announced that the Philippines would withdraw to the International Criminal Court (ICC).Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque confirmed the news in a text message to the press and according to the 15-page statement the withdrawal was “effective immediately”.This decision happened after the ICC started its preliminary examination on the complaint filed by Attorney Jude Sabio, accusing President Rodrigo Duterte of committing crimes against humanity during the war on illegal drugs launched by the current administration.According to the decision, the withdrawal of the Philippines from the Rome Statue was due to the outrageous, baseless and unprecedented attacks on President Rodrigo Duterte as well as against the current administration.It also said that the ICC prosecutor is trying to seek jurisdiction over Duterte ‘in violation of due process and presumption of innocence’.The Philippines signed the Rome Statute in 2000 and accepted in 2011, becoming its 117th State Party.However, according to the article 127 of the Rome Statute, the withdrawal of a state from the ICC shall take effect one year after the decision of the country.“a state may, by written notification addressed to the Secretary-General of the United Nations, withdraw from this Statute. The withdrawal shall take effect one year after the date of receipt of the notification, unless the notification specifies a later date.”ICC is an organization that investigates cases of war crimes, crimes against humanity, genocide and crimes of aggression.Meanwhile, former Solicitor General Florin Hilbay said that the President has no authority to withdraw from the ICC.“The ICC was ratified by the Senate. Withdrawal, as a constitutional matter, requires a similar concurrence,” he said.However, Senate President Koko Pimentel expressed his support to Duterte’s decision and labeled the case filed by Sabio as ‘non-sense’.“Yeah, if I were President baka ginawa ko rin yun e. Kasi imagine sinong nagrereklamo? Tapos ano ‘yung mga alegasyon? Hindi ba ito domestic policy?” Pimentel told Senate reporters“This is law enforcement. Sa mata ng Presidente noong nagkakampanya pa siya, the main problem is law and order. Anong root cause ng deterioration? Sa mata niya , drugs, validated by the people. He won the election, he will now impose the law.“May law and yet nakikialam sila . They are trying to micromanage the country. E somosobra na. I can see his point of view,” he added.
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Pinoytrending Altervista
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https://pinoytrending.altervista.org/president-rodrigo-duterte-decides-withdraw-philippines-international-criminal-court/
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Rappler out from the Malacanang Press Corps – Deputy ES
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2018-02-20 17:06:29+08:00
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Deputy Executive Secretary Mernardo Guevarra confirmed that Rappler’s accreditation from the Malacañang Press Corps (MPC) has been removed due to the ruling of the Securities and Exchange Commission on the ownership issues of the media website.According to Guevarra, without the temporary restraining order (TRO) from the Court of Appeals, Pia Ranada of Rappler would not be allowed to cover any Malacañang events, or even join the press conference.Rappler’s only chance to brought back their accreditation is to urge the CA to issue a TRO against the SEC ruling which voided Rappler’s license to operate.Meanwhile, Pia Ranada was blocked again by the members of the Presidential Security Group (PSG) after she tried to enter the Palace despite of the warning that she received several hours ago.Recently, she was also prevented from entering the Executive Building of Malacañang, but after several minutes the PSG let her in after the palace officials clarified the order that the Rappler journalist can still enter the press working area.WATCH: PSG stopping me from entering Malacañang Palace to cover President Duterte's events. @rapplerdotcom pic.twitter.com/BswFHCfsId — Pia Ranada (@piaranada) February 20, 2018WATCH: PSG stops me from entering Malacañang Palace to cover President Duterte's events today. @rapplerdotcom pic.twitter.com/0UxVjPxFOY — Pia Ranada (@piaranada) February 20, 2018Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque also told Ranada that the only thing that he can do is to pick her up outside the building if someone prevented the journalist to attend the press briefing.However, he said that if the decision of the SEC against Rappler was finalized, Rappler should be transferred to The Foreign Correspondents Association of the Philippines (FOCAP).One day before the PSG got the order to block any Rappler journalist from entering the Malacanang Palace, Special Assistant to the President Christopher ‘Bong’ Go slammed the media website for allegedly spreading fake news.Go also asked the senate to invite Rappler to attend a hearing on fake news to explain how they assumed that he really ‘intervened’ with the controversial frigate project of the Philippine Navy.On January 15, Securities and Exchanged Commission has revoked the certificate of incorporation of news website Rappler for violating the constitutional restriction on foreign ownership of mass media.According to the decision, Rappler ‘sold control to foreigners’ and violated the rule that media companies should be 100-percent Filipino-owned.President Rodrigo Duterte also accused Rappler of being ‘American-owned’ and told Rappler journalist Ranada that ‘she’s a Filipino who was allowed to abuse’ her own country.“You are funded by foreign money; are you not ashamed of that? And you had the gall to attack people using foreign money.” Duterte said.
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Pinoytrending Altervista
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https://pinoytrending.altervista.org/rappler-removed-malacanang-press-corps-es/
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Travel Ban: Donald Trump Will Go For Strike Three
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['Pol Pinoy']
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15/03/2017 0:00
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A federal judge in Hawaii issued a nationwide temporary restraining order Wednesday that bars the implementation of President Donald Trump’s revised executive order on immigration and refugees.This is the second blow to the president’s bid to restrict U.S. entry for people from six Muslim-majority countries.Well, Mr. Trump is a baseball fanatic, so he believes he has one more chance before strike three.White House advisers and interns are reportedly busy drafting a third executive order on yet another travel ban.This time, however, the order bans the foreign travel of U.S. judges whether official or personal, until such time that the judicial branch of government gives the go-signal for the implementation of the president’s previous Muslim travel bans.It is a brilliant move on the part of Trump because this third E.O. cannot be challenged in court due to “conflict of interest” on the part of judges.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2017/03/15/travel-ban-donald-trump-will-go-for-strike-three/#respond
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President Duterte asks AMLC officials to resign
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2016-12-22 19:10:37+08:00
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President Rodrigo Duterte asked the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) officials during his speech after signing the 2017 National Budget to voluntarily resign or else he would force them to do it.“I’m warning again central bank for the second time…I’m going to charge all of you there, criminally. I’ll count 1 to 3 and if you don’t resign, I will treat you as a drug addict,”He complained how the AMLC didn’t cooperate in the government fight against money laundering and corruption.“If you cannot do your job.. get out from that office”He threatened the BSP officials that he would transfer everything in the Bank of China or in the Bank of America if they would still not cooperate with the government.Duterte also accused them of being corrupt and vowed to monitor all of their moves.
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Pinoytrending Altervista
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https://pinoytrending.altervista.org/president-duterte-asks-amlc-officials-resign/
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Senator Risa Hontiveros Files Bill To Replace Commission on Human Rights
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['Pol Pinoy']
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18/10/2017 0:00
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Still believing that what happened in Marawi City was not act of invasion or rebellion, Senator Risa Hontiveros today filed a bill that would all but dissolve the Commission on Human Rights (CHR).Accusing the CHR of not doing enough to protect the human rights of terrorists, Hontiveros proposed a new agency that would do exactly that.Under the proposed bill, a new Commission on Terrorist Rights (CTR) will be created with an initial funding of One Billion Pesos for the fiscval year 2018.Reached by The Adobo Chronicles at a plush resort in Palawan, CHR Commissioner Chito Gascon said that this was a total surprise to him. He can’t believe that his best friend Hontiveros would propose something that would make him lose his job.Atty. Gemma Parojinog, also of the CHR, is reportedly being groomed by Hontiveros to head the new CTR. Parojinog made headlines this week when she said she wants to investigate whether the proper “rules of engagement” were followed in the killing of the terrorist leaders in Marawi.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2017/10/18/senator-risa-hontiveros-files-bill-to-replace-commission-on-human-rights/
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PHILIPPINES IS FIRST COUNTRY TO SEND TRANSGENDER CANDIDATE TO MISS UNIVERSE BEAUTY PAGEANT
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['Pol Pinoy']
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30/08/2018 0:00
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Previously, we reported that owner Donald Trump disqualified Miss Japan and Miss Philippines from this year’s Miss Universe Pageant because both are biracial and do not represent the true diversity ideals of the international contest.That left the Philippines with no entry to the popular pageant. The reigning Miss Philippines, Pia Wurtzbach, is half Filipino and half German.Today, Binibining Pilipinas Charities, the local franchise holder of the Miss Universe Pageant, announced that it will be sending a replacement candidate to represent the Philippines.She is Carla Marie Madrigal from Misamis Oriental province who earlier this month was crowned Queen Philippines Universe 2015 at a stunning transgender pageant held in Cebu City. Madrigal wowed the judges and audience with her natural, inidigenous beauty, her poise and personality and her national costume.Filipinos have rallied behind Madrigal in the hopes of seeing their third Miss Universe. The other Filipinas who have held the title were Gloria Diaz in 1969 and Margarita Moran in 1973.Trump has approved the new Philippine entry to the pageant.In 2012, Trump also approved the participation of a transgender contestant in the Miss Universe Canada Pageant, Jenna Talackova, who unfortunately fell short of the national title.Watch : Full video of Queen Philippines costume segment.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2015/08/30/philippines-is-first-country-to-send-transgender-candidate-to-miss-universe-beauty-pageant/
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Philippine President Duterte’s statements make people discuss ideas and question traditional beliefs
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['Oratio Imperata']
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2018-06-29 13:54:22+00:00
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Members of the Opposition found yet another reason to feel outraged over President Rodrigo Duterte’s latest statements. I don’t know why until now the Opposition still reacts with indignation because Duterte is quite predictable. Yes, he often says things that our mothers wouldn’t approve of, but we should all be used to it by now considering he never held his tongue even when he was still campaigning – a time when candidates should be sweet-talking the voters. He said what was in his mind then, he’s still saying what’s in his mind now.Duterte’s remarks, which are often misconstrued by members of the media, become outrage fads for days or even weeks especially on social media. International media also pick up on what he says and these are considered worthy news for an international audience. It seems both locals and foreigners alike think what he says is worth analysing. That says a lot about the command he is getting not just from Filipinos, but from people all over the world. Like him or not, people are paying attention to him.Whether people think he is right or wrong, Duterte has a right to express his opinion just like everybody else. No one has a monopoly on being right. As long as he has not turned his statements into policy, people need to take his words with a grain of salt.The good thing about Duterte’s outspokenness is that Filipinos are now forced to question long-held beliefs that have contributed to the country’s backwardness. Take his remarks about the story of Creation from the Old Testament. Some in mainstream media made it look like he called God “stupid” but, in fact, he called the story about God supposedly creating man because he was bored and them tempting man to sin “stupid”. Of course the religious zealots and even those who aren’t even religious but don’t like Duterte weren’t happy. A Christian church leader is demanding the President apologise. Recent announcement from the Palace says Duterte will not oblige.Let’s face it, a lot of us swallowed Sunday bible stories hook, line and sinker when we were kids, but secretly questioned it as adults. Duterte just vocalised what was in our minds. His statement wasn’t a sign that he is suffering from dementia like some of his critics were saying. It’s actually a sign he is using his reasoning. And there are people who appreciate him for this. It’s about time we apply logic and reason to the conversation. People shouldn’t believe everything preachers say during mass. They are humans too and can be prone to using exaggeration to make a point.Some of Duterte’s supporters also agree with his critics and said they wish he wouldn’t be too disrespectful of other people’s beliefs. However, there are members of the public who appreciate a leader who speaks his mind rather than hides his real agenda. We all remember the pious image former President BS Aquino tried to project and his slogan “straight path”. The voters ended up hating him after realising he was hiding something sinister behind the Good Guy veneer he projected to the public. Duterte won’t have that problem. He is not worried about his image at all.Duterte’s opponents aren’t very smart because they still can’t figure him out. The President still keeps them guessing. Frankly, the Opposition has become predictable and boring. It’s become obvious that sometimes, they just want to make a big deal of things even when there’s nothing to be offended about. They have to change their tactics if they want to win the public relations war. While Duterte is just being himself, his opponents try so hard to be the exact opposite, which makes them look like hypocrites. The public doesn’t buy the fact that they show anger over Duterte’s silly remarks but are quiet about corruption involving billions of tax funds during BS Aquino’s term with some details only getting exposed now.Inquirer columnist John Nery said that Duterte is attacking the Church to undermine it because it is a threat to him. I think his statement is an admission that the Church in the Philippines is too powerful and there are politicians who are afraid of the institution. It’s a good thing Duterte is not. It’s time to put the people who run the Church in their place. For decades, the clergymen had sitting Presidents by the balls. It all started in 1986 when the then Archbishop of Manila successfully rallied the people to support a coup d’état initiated by former Senator Juan Ponce Enrile and former President Fidel Ramos who decided to turn their backs on the late former President Ferdinand Marcos. But due to people power fatigue, any calls for people power by the members of the Catholic Church will now probably fail. Only a handful of people would likely turn up.Indeed, the clergymen particularly from the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) have abused their privilege and kept meddling in politics when they shouldn’t be. While they still exert influence on their flock, a lot of members of the public are now calling them out on their continued interference in government policies. The time has come for the Church and all other religious groups to end their influence on politicians. Duterte is the first President to challenge them and hopefully, his actions will result in a society free from the clutches of religious dogma. That is a legacy worth advocating for.
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https://www.getrealphilippines.com/2018/06/philippine-president-dutertes-statements-make-people-discuss-ideas-and-question-traditional-beliefs/#comments
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1979 Iranian Revolution means Marcos didn’t kill Ninoy?
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The Death of Ninoy AquinoHence, let’s ask: who killed Ninoy in the first place?Ferdinand Marcos did it?Could Marcos have foreseen such a possibility?British Monopoly over Iranian OilThe Iranian Struggle for Economic IndependenceThe 1979 Iranian RevolutionThe Basic Elements of Iranian RevolutionFirst, widespread discontent among the masses:Second, an oppressed but popular opposition:Third, a suitable and willing establishment-backed replacement:Fourth, a flurry of crowd mobilizers:Fifth, a powerful catalyst:Marcos and pre-August 1983 PhilippinesFirst, widespread discontent of the massesSecond, an oppressed but popular opposition:Third, a suitable and willing establishment-backed replacement:Fourth, a flurry of crowd mobilizers:a catalystThe Missing Fifth IngredientIn 1980, Marcos allowed Ninoy to fly to the US to receive medical treatment [NYTimes].In 1981, he lifted martial Law, along with the release of 341 inmates, half of which are political prisoners [GovPH].In a 1982 bid to restore the 'prestige, integrity and good name' of the scandal-plagued Philippines Supreme Court, Marcos accepted the mass resignation of all 14 justices [UPI].DONT FORGET TO SHARE!RELATED POSTS:Who killed Ninoy Aquino? The 1979 Iranian Revolution suggests Marcos' didn't do it.The Supreme Court recently decided in favor of burying the remains of the late Ferdinand Marcos in the Libingan ng mga Bayani. The pro-burial crowd urged healing and closure, but the anti-burial crowd said the Marcos Family should return its ill-gotten wealth and pay for the gross Martial Law-era human rights violations before discussions on healing and closure can even begin.In my August 2016 article “ Marcos in LNMB? Leni Robredo really is a terrible lawyer ”, I explained that the 30 years’ worth of Aquino neglect made Marcos’ LNMB burial. That is, the Aquino political dynasty, despite having control over the legislature for so long, neglected to pass even one law – or even file one bill – that would make Marcos’ LNMB burial illegal. Because of the Aquinos’ neglect, the doctrine of(there is no crime when there is no law punishing it [ SC GR 176364 ]) – applied to the Marcos case.The irony of it all is that Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr.’s namesakes both failed miserably in preventing this from happening. Benigno Simeon “Noynoy” Aquino III was a senator for six years and a congressman for nine yet he still failed to even file one bill about it. The same goes with Senator Paolo Benigno “Bam” Aquino IV, who has been a senator for 3 years and counting. PNoy was also president for six years, so he had to power, as the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, to issue a simple order banning Marcos LNMB burial – a power that he never exercised.Seriously, if the anti-burial crowd thinks Marcos’ LNMB burial is a the biggest insult to this nation’s history, then I guess they should start suing Noynoy and Bam for criminal negligence [ BatasNatin ].Of all the people killed during Marcos’ time, the highest-profile victim, perhaps, is Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr., who was shot dead on the airport tarmac after returning to the country in 1983. And now that we’re at it, why don’t we examine the circumstances surrounding his death?After all, it was Ninoy’s death has been used – ad nauseam – as the prime example of Marcos atrocities. His death triggered the chain of events that culminated into what was the First EDSA revolution. Ninoy’s death catapulted an erstwhile unpalatable Cory Aquino to the presidency. And most importantly, Ninoy’s death is the symbolic anchor of everything that the Yellow Camp stands for.Ferdinand Marcos, Ninoy’s archenemy is the easiest answer to this question. The problem, however, is that this answer is too easy. I have been blogging about contemporary Philippine Politics for about a year now and if there’s something that I have learned after having written 200 articles, it’s that digging a little deeper usually shows a different, and often more sinister picture.Thus, after a bit of digging, let me first tell you why I think Marcos couldn’t have ordered Ninoy’s assassination.Ninoy was the poster boy of the political opposition and his popularity in the 70s and 80s is unquestionable. Killing him will make him a martyr, and martyrdom can catalyze revolutions. We all know what happened after Ninoy died: widespread unrest, the EDSA revolution, Marcos’ overthrow, and the installation of a Marcos-less government.We can all call Marcos diabolical, evil, murderous, or even genocidal. But if there’s one thing that Marcos is not, it’s stupid. Yes, even Marcos’s staunchest critics will concede that the old man is extremely cunning and smart.Well, because four years prior to Ninoy’s fateful (and fatal) homecoming, a similar – almost identical – chain of events happened in Iran, and it’s called the 1979 Iranian Revolution.Marcos should have been very aware of the events in Iran, as no one can argue that Iran was outside Marcos’ radar.Marcos’ wife Imelda seems to have been close to (or at least, was very interested in) the Pahlavis of Iran. On the way home from Rome in 1969, Imelda stopped by Iran to visit the Shah. Imelda was also part of a diplomatic visit to Iran in 1971 for the 2,500th Year Celebration of the Persian Empire [ Garcia 2016 ].I will now give you a rundown of that chapter in Iranian history, then I will explain how it paralleled the Philippine situation in the months preceding Ninoy’s assassination.Context is essential, so before I talk about the 1979 Iranian Revolution, let me give you a quick background of the events that happened before that.Since the early 1900s, a single British company, the Anglo-Iranian Oil Company (AIOC), had a monopoly over Iran’s vast petroleum resources. At the time, AIOC was the most profitable British company on the planet [ CBS ]. AIOC is the predecessor company of today’s British Petroleum (BP) [ Henniker 2013 ].AIOC’s cheap oil fueled UK economic boom, cheap oil made possible by the exploitation of Iranian workers, causing discontent to spread among the population. Reza Shah, the ruling Iranian monarch, struck a 1933 agreement with AIOC, with the latter promising to give laborers better pay and more opportunities for advancement, build schools, hospitals, roads and a telephone system. AIOC didn’t fulfill its promises [ NWE ].In 1950, the Iranians found out that the United States, which historically monopolized Saudi oil through the American Arabian Oil Company (today’s Saudi Aramco), agreed to split profits 50-50 with the Saudis [ PSU ]. The Iranians, who have been receiving pitifully miniscule royalties from AIOC, wanted a similar deal with the British. The Britons rejected their demand [ NWE ].Britain continued to exercise control over Iran’s natural resources, and Iranians continuously protested over their lack of power in their homeland. This feeling of helplessness among Iranians fueled nationalistic sentiments, and nationalism for Iranians means taking back control of Iranian oil.In retaliation to the British, the Iranian Parliament voted in 1951 to nationalize the AIOC and installed nationalist Mohammed Mossadegh as Prime Minister[ NWE ].The UK retaliated by launching an ICJ case versus Iran, but the ICJ dismissed the case in 1952 for lack of jurisdiction, as the ICJ affects only treaties ratified from 1933 onwards, and the treaty concerning AIOC was signed before that [ ICJ: UK vs Iran ].The UK did not give up. Enlisting help of the CIA, the UK covertly supported the 1953 Iranian coup d’etat which overthrew the democratically-elected Mossadegh [ GWU ], turning Iran from a constitutional monarchy to an absolute monarchy with the House of Pahlavi at the helm.Thus, after two short years of relative independence, Iran was under UK control again – all in the name of oil. The pre-1950’s social unrest was back after the 1953 coup. Yes, it’s back again, and it became the sleeping monster that was the foundation of the 1979 Iranian Revolution.Dissent against the Pahlavi dynasty intensified, with religious leader Ayatollah Khomeini serving as the figurehead after he urged in 1963 the ruling Shah to recognize the government’s mistakes and to abandon Western dependence… and calling the shah a “miserable wretch” in the process. Khomeini was the first major figure to speak against the monarchy, as everyone fears violent retaliation from the government [ Providence ].And surely enough, he was put in jail and while incarcerated, Ayatollah Khomeini slowly became a symbol of the Iranian opposition. Over a decade later in October 1977, Khomeini’s son and chief aide Mostafa mysteriously died. The government said it was a heart attack, but the public believed it was a covert government-sanctioned assassination [ Spencer 2016 ]. The public saw Mostafa’s death as an attack against the Khomeini family, which at the time was at the forefront of the resistance.Widespread, long term anti-government protests in major Iranian cities followed. Public sentiment continued to grow against the Pahlavi regime and in September 1978, the Armed Forces fired against thousands of protesters, killing dozens. Known as Black Friday, this was the pivotal event of the 1979 revolution and the start of the Pahlavi Dynasty’s downfall. The ruling Shah fled Iran in January 1979 and Khomeini returned from his exile in France and Iraq to fill the power vacuum [ UChicago ].The Khomeinis and their allies have dominated Iranian government from then up to this day.To make comparisons easier, let’s think of the Iranian Revolution as a recipe, i.e. a set of ingredients processed in a certain sequence.the oil issue bugged Iranians for decades, and the uneven economic growth of post-1953 Iran simply added fuel to the fire.we are referring not only to the Khomeinis, but also the political opposition that was also the victim of the repressive Pahlavi Regime.Ayatollah Khomeini, who the public sees as the one with the “moral ascendancy” to lead Iran should the Pahlavis be overthrown.the Shiite clerics loyal to Khomeini throughout Iran have the power and influence to mobilize the massesthe perceived martyr Mostafa Khomeini.Now, let’s check the Philippine Situation before August 1983 and see which of these ingredients were already present at that time., stemming from Martial Law human rights violations, was already present before the 80s. Some pro-Marcos camps may argue that these excesses were confined to a small chunk of the population, but the fact remains that these events were sufficiently publicized [ TP: Mosquito Press ] to make the masses care enough about what’s happening.Adding fuel to the fire is the economic recession that started in 1982, a year before Ninoy’s assassination [ WB ].The relatively popular Liberal Party of the 70s and 80s, starting from the fateful 1971 Plaza Miranda Bombing [ MT ], has always been seen as the oppressed opposition.here’s where Ninoy Aquino comes in. He is, after all, the poster boy of the oppressed opposition. Other potential replacements were Marcos-era Opposition leader Salvador Laurel [ MT ], Defense Minister Juan Ponce Enrile [ Kawato 2015, p. 165 ], and Philippine Constabulary Chief Fidel Ramos, and Marcos billionaire lackey Ambassador Eduardo “Danding” Cojuangco [ TP: Coco Levy ].the Catholic hierarchy headed by oppositionist Jaime Cardinal Sin can provide the warm bodies. Since 1972, Sin has been critical of the Marcos regime [ Guardian ].Thus, we are left with the fifth and final ingredient:Marcos could’ve pretended that he’s still the most popular guy around, but he most probably got a wake up call when he allowed Ninoy to speak on national TV in 1978. The streets were empty as everyone watched Ninoy live [ Unjieng 2009, p.133 ], just like today’s streets when Pacquiao has a boxing match.Marcos knows killing Ninoy is a bad idea. Despite having been out of the public’s eye during his six-years-and-counting detention, the public’s interest in Ninoy seems to not have abated.Yes, the Philippine situation in the years preceding 1983 was almost ripe for a revolution, and the only thing that’s missing is the fifth ingredient: a powerful catalyst, and Marcos should have known the entire time that Ninoy Aquino was a (if not “the”) potentially powerful catalyst.Yes, Marcos knows that Ninoy’s death is his own downfall, as evidenced by the political concessions he made after 1979, and here are some examples:What’s clear, by early 1983 at the latest, is that Marcos was feeling the heat. Already old and sickly [ Unjieng 2009, p.133 ], Marcos knows that his grip on power was precarious at best.And the last thing he’d want would be to kill Ninoy, as that will provide the fifth and final ingredient for his fall from grace.This bears repeating: given the circumstances and the events immediately preceding 1983, killing Ninoy will trigger a revolution, an overthrow of the Marcos autocracy.If Marcos killed Ninoy, then Marcos must be stupid.But Marcos is not stupid, right?So if Marcos didn’t kill Ninoy, who did?I have a pretty good idea who did it, but I’ll save that for my next post.[ ThinkingPinoy Did you like this post? Help ThinkingPinoy stay up! Even as little as 50 pesos will be a great help!
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http://www.thinkingpinoy.net/2016/11/1979-iranian-revolution-means-marcos.html#more
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Philippine school books are infested with Yellowtard propaganda!
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['Oratio Imperata']
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2017-03-02 01:17:56+00:00
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It is often said, and we are often reminded, that children are amongst the most vulnerable members of our society. They look up to their elders and are keen to learn and please — sponges that have many spaces in their minds and psyches to fill. As adults, we are responsible for the shaping of the future generations and, as such, are accountable for how future adults turn out.It is unfortunate that, in the Philippines, the youth are politicised at a very early age. In a photo shared by Facebook activist MJ Quiambao Reyes, a page from a textbook used in a Grade 2 social studies class shows the extent to which the Yellow Camp would go to disseminate its propaganda.Accompanying images of the late former Senator Benigno ‘Ninoy’ Aquino Jr and his son and former President Benigno Simeon ‘BS’ Aquino III are text and imagery singing praises about the former’s martyrdom, his relationship with the latter, and a series of leading questions designed to hammer in who they are into the readers’ young minds.The most disturbing is a poem with the title (translated in English) “Do you know Ninoy?”. The following is the full poem translated in English…Do you know Ninoy?He is the father of NoynoyHe gave his lifeFor his belived country. He worked and sacrificedEven while he was imprisoned.Fighting for changeEven at risk of death. The heavens mournedWhen he was buried.Thunder rumbled loudlyLightning clapped sharply.An important iniative concerned parents and citizens should mount is to begin to evaluate just how much damage had been done to Philippine society by these textbooks.Observers have long warned that Philippine society suffers a bad case of intellectual bankruptcy. “An admired Filipino economist, based in New York” long ago lamented this deficit in thinking and had this to say about the Philippines’ political “debate”.When the issues are of some significance, it’s the wrong arguments that prevail, the wrong side wins. Logic and common sense take the backseat to political arguments and the views of the poorly-educated.Poorly-educated.Indeed it is less about how much education Filipinos receive and more about the quality of this education. The most highly-regarded skills today (or for that matter, over much of history) mainly involve problem-solving acumen. Professions like engineering and the sciences employ rigourous problem solving frameworks hinged on the scientific method where an objective mind regards and defines problems through un-coloured perspectives. In the arts, it is original and ground-breaking work that delivers the biggest bucks — not re-hashes and, in the case of the Philippines’ popular arts, poor copies of Western concepts.The trouble with the way Filipino youngsters are raised is that they are taught what to think and not how to think.Herein this example lies Exhibit A — but one brick in what is likely to be a vast foundation of mediocrity upon which Philippine society has been built and continues to be built.
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Get Real Philippines
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https://www.getrealphilippines.com/2017/03/philippine-school-books-infested-yellowtard-propaganda/
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Facebook hears the secrets that you keep when you’re talking in your sleep
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['Oratio Imperata']
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2018-03-21 03:00:09+00:00
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Facebook is currently in a world of trouble after news about how a chunk of data harvested off it was used by an analytics firm, Cambridge Analytica, to generate insights allegedly used to help current United States President Donald Trump win the elections in 2016. While many observers wonder whether this attention is due to the closer-than-normal scrutiny from the media Facebook has attracted over the last couple of years as Democrats scrambled to find a scapegoat for that defeat, Facebook’s predicament has opened up a debate bigger than mere data privacy issues — how much insight into the human condition does humanity really need?Advanced analytics applied to data collected from ordinary people’s interaction with social media sites like Facebook reveal stuff about us we are not fully-aware of at a conscious level. It’s like being shown a mirror that is able to reflect the person behind the face. Harvesting insight from social media data is a breakthrough in behavioural science because it allows us to see past the public persona and into our private and even subconcious chatacter. Unlike data collected from surveys and polls, data from social media interactions are more representative of natural behaviours, preferences, and inclinations — because, whereas we are conscious about what and how we respond to a survey, how we interact with, say, Facebook is uncontrived and driven by deeper personal motivations. As a result, social media data is unprecedented in both its richness and quality of representation.I hear the secrets that you keep;When you’re talking in your sleep…Facebook may as well be singing these lyrics from the 1984 hit “Talking in your sleep” by The Romantics to its users. From seemingly benign interactions with content that appears on our Facebook feeds — what we like, what we subscribe to, what we comment, who we interact with the most, what we search, etc. — data is captured and accumulated in Facebook’s data banks, each data point a pixel that goes on to take its place in an ever-clearer picture of what our inner thoughts are and what drives these thoughts.Back in 1984, the song — about a man in bed with his girl listening to her talk in her sleep — sounded creepy enough…Don’t you know you’re sleeping in a spotlight?And all your dreams that you keep inside;You’re telling me the secrets that you just can’t hide…The girl has no idea of course. But her guy does and, most likely, acts on the information he collects from these nocturnal listening sessions. In a sense, we are virtually asleep in bed with Facebook and the reason we are so enamored with it is because it acts on inside information about us that we may not even be aware about. The girl in the song probably feels like her man does all the right things and pushes the right buttons all at the right times. Consistently. Just like Facebook today.Multiply this more than 50 million times — the number of users that comprise the data set that fell into the hands of Cambridge Analytica — and we get a virtual spot-on statistical sample of the psyche of an entire society. In the hands of a politician hungry for votes, this translates to precise knowledge about all the right things to say, all the right buttons to push, all the right times to say and push said things and buttons.“Inner demons” is how whistleblower Christopher Wylie reportedly described what they learned about the average US voter from the work they did analysing this data.Christopher Wylie, who worked with a Cambridge University academic to obtain the data, told the Observer: “We exploited Facebook to harvest millions of people’s profiles. And built models to exploit what we knew about them and target their inner demons. That was the basis the entire company was built on.”In a sense, perhaps Donald Trump represents the embodiment of America’s “inner demons” if, as is evident, the quality of the data used is such in its richness, scale, and depth and breadth of representation as only a firm as intimate with its customers as Facebook is could collect. This raises the question of whether we really want our democratic politics to reflect what the electorate really think, including the demons that inhabit those thoughts.It is interesting that the losers in this unprecedented use of personal data to influence an election were the Democrats. Liberal ideals, after all, are a recent innovation of human civilisation with the bulk of human history characterised by life under conservative regimes.Perhaps Facebook data reveals that Americans remain, at heart, a conservative people and that the degree to which liberalism is embedded in America is an illusion created by inhabitants of its affluent coastal cities — a clever mass hypnosis that owes its success to these liberals’ access to and control over conventional mass media and the “popular” culture piped through it.As their brethren in Silicon Valley trumpeted back in the early 2000s, the “new media” (what social media was called at the time) had “empowered” ordinary folk by giving them access to a wealth of information that bypasses traditional media channels — the very infrastructure that liberals actually relied on in the last 200 years to sustain their mass hypnosis of the American public (if it was such). These hipsters even cheered the crumbling of capital-intensive brick-and-mortar media organisations as they grew the value of their share portfolios snapping up Facebook and other social media stock.The shadow indeed knows. Traditional media exhibits stuff people say with eyes wide open in front of a camera with a mike thrust before them. Social media, on the other hand, reveals stuff people say while talking in their sleep. Unlike the guy singing to his girl in that 1984 song, many of the truths revealed about us when we talk in our sleep is not as nice to hear and, perhaps, need to be “regulated” if, at least, to assure us that hard-fought-for liberal ideals meant to counter our inner demons — and even inner savagery — persist in our civilisation.
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Get Real Philippines
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https://www.getrealphilippines.com/2018/03/facebook-hears-the-secrets-that-you-keep-when-youre-talking-in-your-sleep/
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Senator Leila De Lima’s Case Is Proof That Duterte Is A Dictator
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['Pol Pinoy']
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6/5/2018 0:00
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Philippines’ President Rodrigo Duterte has been called many names by his detractors, Human Rights groups, the news media and members of the political opposition. Among them ‘Authoritarian,’ ‘Dictator,’ and ‘Strongman.’So, The Adobo Chronicles conducted an in-depth analysis of the case of Senator Leila De Lima who is incarcerated for several criminal charges ranging from drug trading to conspiracy to commit drug trading. Results of our analysis point to the fact that Duterte is indeed a dictator.Here are the highlights of our analysis:De Lima is not on solitary confinementShe has not been subjected to caning, waterboarding or other forms of tortureLawmakers from the European Union visited her in jail on Wednesday, July 19, 2017Duterte has not confiscated the rosary allegedly given to her by Pope FrancisShe continues to have access to the news mediaShe writes almost daily notes, using Senate stationery, to criticize the Duterte governmentShe conitinues to have access to her Twitter accountThe Duterte government has not cracked down on protests and rallies supporting De Lima and demanding her release from prisonShe has gone public urging the Armed Forces of the Philippines to oppose Duterte’s policies and actions in connection with the country’s territorial dispute with ChinaThis needs further fact-checking, but we’re sure she can occasionally request to be served her favorite saging na saba (banana)What other evidence do we need to prove that Duterte is a Dictator?
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2018/05/06/senator-leila-de-limas-case-is-proof-that-duterte-is-a-dictator/?share=email
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SINGING NUN SUOR CRISTINA WINS ‘THE VOICE OF ITALY,’ FINALISTS CRY FOUL
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['Pol Pinoy']
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6/6/2017 0:00
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or at least using the papal influence to shape the outcome.The Adobo Chronicles reported way back in March that Pope Francis said he would vote for Suor Cristina. Apparently, most of Italy’s 60 Million Catholics followed their spiritual leader.The unsuccessful finalists said they have hired an attorney to file a formal protest and seek the annulment of the final results on the basis of “unfair advantage” on their part. Italians are skeptical about the merits of the complaint and more so, doubt its successful outcome since even in the Catholic Church, annulment (as in marriage annulment) is a very long and complicated process. Some have said that the finalists were just being sour losers.Meanwhile, Suor Cristina is reportedly facing the biggest dilemma of her life: whether to quit the religious life and pursue a worldly singing career, or remain within her blessed calling.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2014/06/06/singing-nun-wins-the-voice-of-italy-finalists-cry-foul/
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2 Friends on post-May 9th Roxas, Poe, Duterte, BBM, and Robredo
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BBM, Robredo, and Integrity of ElectionsBBM can actually use these ARMM ER's as leads to find evidence of fraud.Aftermath of the Mar vs Duterte ChroniclesHe viciously demolished Binay in 2014 [TP: Political Corruption] He viciously demolished Poe in late 2015 [TP: Poe DQ] He attempted to demolish Duterte via DQ in 2015 [TP: Plunder].Bad Photoshop.The 2022 PresidentIf he plays his cards right, he can beat Poe in 2022.Two Friends TP and JC evaluate Mar Roxas' campaign and Grace Poe's moment of glory. They also talked about post-election scenarios and the possible fate of the Bongbong Marcos - Leni Robredo saga.: Nagsusulat ako ng article today. Grounds for impeachment ng Comelec, stemming from their multiple errors, culminating in the issue about their use of obsolete technology [ TP: Obsolete Tech ]. Yung si Robredo, in her personal capacity, feeling ko wala siyang kinalaman don. Kaya lang, as for the Liberal Party, di ko sure. On one hand, pwede ma-absuwelto si Leni because of plausible deniability a la CIA . On the other hand, she still has to be accountable for her decision to ally with LP. She's a grown up, after all.: What about the other results?: Senatoriables? Baka tamaan 'yan. Presidency? Malabo na mabago dahil nagconcede na lahat and it’s easy to argue that if Comelec were rigged, it would have been rigged against Duterte yet Duterte still won.: Exactly, parang ang hirap ibenta nag selective cheating idea.: Note ha. Don’t jump into conclusions. Kahit crude ang English ko, may nuances yung article ko. I said cheating-prone, hindi ko sinabi na may cheating. Ang point e why get a risky system? Kasi ang dating nung sa Comelec e alam nilang sabog na ang Montero, pero Montero pa rin binili nila.: Okay... Was it deliberate or just what was within our means?: I am still checking on that. However, remember that Comelec hired Smartmatic dahil napasubo na raw [ Inquirer ]. Kaya lang, 1987 pa lang, alam na nating may 2016 elections di ba? So baket sila aligagang-aligaga?: I suppose my worry is that all results would be called into question if people insist on questioning Comelec. Wouldn't that imply that none of the LP winners won fair and square?: Not necessarily. From available evidence, I see that Smartmatic’s system is cheating-prone, but I didn’t say that there was cheating. No system is perfect, but my issue is Smartmatic’s system is too not-perfect.: Sorry. Naguguluhan ako.: Kung ikukuwestyon ang cheating, dapat may prima facie evidence ang complainant. Kung ang sole evidence ng isang suspecting senatoriable ay MD5, it will not fly. Aggravating na circumstantial evidence lang ung MD5. At this point, I have yet to see evidence that strongly suggests intrinsic, systematic cheating sa Comelec-Smartmatic system as a whole. Besides, it's logistically impossible (45 days to go) and it’s politically inconvenient to even bother complaining about it, but of course, its' the losing senatoriables' call.However, in specific instances, possible i-contest iyan. In BBM’s case, he can potentially use the Basilan election returns, dahil doon sa “super sweeps” ni Leni sa ARMM, suggesting pre-shaded ballots. There are more than just a few instances sa ARMM na super sweeps.: Ah I see. Nasusuya ako bigla sa LP.: Gaga ka kasi, sinulat ko na ‘yan months ago e. Sa “ Who Benefits from ARMM Voter Registration Spike ?”[ TP: ARMM : I know. My support has always been for Mar. Damay lang ang LP. LP... feeling ko nga… sinabotahe by LP campaign ni Mar e.: Ganito kasi yan, si Mar, walang sariling isip. Ganun lang talaga, masakit mang sabihin. Bakla, maling sabihin yung sabu-sabutahe na yan. Matatanda na yan, alam dapat nila ang nagagawa nila.Si Digong nga, pag may sablay, I dont blame his campaign team. I blame him. Command responsibility noh.: I can concede to that.: Saka yang si Mar, ‘di pa president, naloloko na ng partido, e pano kung naging presidente pa? Mas maraming buwayang nakapaligid ‘pag presidente na.: Digong's campaign team has been prepared for so long na noh, or so I hear...: What do u mean? Halo-halong chaos lang ang campaign ni Digong. It was not as organized as LP's or Binay's or Poe's. Parang organically na nag organize lang. Pero it was an unwieldy monster. Yung sa article na 10 takeaways from Duterte’s digital campaign [ Rappler ], I feel it's giving Duterte supporters too much credit. Some of the 10 are true, some are not.: Digong’s campaign people have been working on it for more than a year na daw.: Yes, probably, but Mar has been working on it since 2008 [ TP: Ambassador ]. In as far as preparedness, joketime lang yung campaign ni Duterte compared to the other three.: Fine. I'm still indignant at the methods used: Anong methods ba?: Hate campaigning (*sigh*), undermining everything about the status quo.: Sa palagay mo ba e nagtanim ng seeds of hate ang Duterte campaign? Bakla, may hate na with or without Digong, nagkataon lang na walang Free Facebook noon.: Exactly.: Would you rather keep the masses voiceless? Mali un baks… that’s undemocratic… kukurutin ka ni Mark Lim [ TP: Mark Lim ].: Wala kong sinabing ganun. But come on, the demolition of Mar has been vicious.: Let's examine the term "Mar's demolition". Let me refresh your memory, wag ka muna magtype.All that using administration and LP resources, so sa palagay mo teh, unfair pa rin kay Mar?: Not really. I was referring to the memes.: That's his problem. Memes may not be truthful, but they come from somewhere. Look at the tubig sa plato na ang sagwa ng pagka-photoshop.: Exactly, so much for trying to reach out.: It came from Mar’s elitist air, which Mar admitted to have in as far back as 2008 [ TP:Wikileaks ]. He had 8 years to fix perception.: But if he tries, he's pretentious. No win situation.: Mali kasi ang packaging and he is a bad marketing guy.: True.: I mean, yeah, we can blame his spin doctors, we concede on that, but at the end of the day it’s still he who decides how and when to act, which kinda leads me to ask the next question: Ano diprensya nung PR campaign ni Rody at ni Mar? Yung no holds barred authenticity ni Digong worked because Digong is essentially part of the masa despite his pedigree [ Rappler ]. Kung nag no holds barred authenticity si Mar, its 50-50.: Yes. I'm just really disappointed by the cruelty and viciousness I've seen in people I know from all camps.: True. Me too, but that’s a political reality. Kaya lang kasi, I remember Justin Trudeau when he said, noong pinakilala niya cabinet nya, "A cabinet (of Canada) that looks like Canada" [ TheStar ]. So parang ganon kay Mar… Mar doesn’t look like the Philippines while Digong does, so Digong has the advantage.: Baks masyadong malawak ang perspective mo sa convo natin. I'm just pissed with a lot of people I know.: Pagka ganon, engage them in extra-subtle passive-aggressive conversation if you think they're worth keeping. Otherwise i-block mo na lang.: Exactly what I'm doing.: Pero ayon, ang biggest mistake ni Mar ay he wanted power so much, people noticed it. He didn’t want money, people are ok with that, but his thirst for power is palpable and disconcerting [ TP: Political Corruption ]. Juxtapose that to Rody who ran unwillingly, saying he has enough accolades to last him to his grave [ Rappler ].: You could say the same for Grace Poe.: Yeah, but I wasn’t rooting for Grace Poe. But in fairness to grace, she showed grace at the last minute when she didn’t back out. Meanwhile, Mar showed desperation for power (and I guess, a delusion of grandeur) when he asked Grace to withdraw [ Inquirer ].: No he asked for a chance to talk.: Yeah, but I think you missed the part where PNoy called Poe [ CNN ]. Again, baks, more than just what’s written in the news, put into account stuff that happens in the backroom.: Nakaka-stress ang hatred mo kay Mar.: Mar? Bakla, it’s not hatred. It’s brutal analysis.: Fine.: I dont hate Mar right now actually, I have moved on... but it just pains me to remember things that he could have done right in his campaign, if only he had the political will to eliminate evil people around him and bring in good and qualified people to his fray.: Thank you. I needed to read that from you.: The biggest irony of it all is his claim na he's a technocrat while his team is hardly technocratic. Just look at how he kicked out Sen. Bam Aquino from Balay [ Rappler ], despite the fact that Bam is one of the most mabango sa LP [ BamAquino ].: He tried, I think.: “Tried” is the operative word. Mar is to “try”as Digong is to “do”. That’s the stark contrast.: Fine.: If I were Mar, I would swallow my pride, ask Digong to make him a part of his team, and ask Digong baka sakali he could train him, so that he’d be ready by 2022.: Doubtful. He's camping in Baguio.: Well then he has to set his priorities straight. It is doubtful, but it’s worth a shot. Mar just has to make sure that it’s just between him and the old man, i.e. without letting Mar’s retinue of trapos knowing about it.: But if Grace runs again...: Grace may win in 2022 if she plays her cards right, but if Digong does it well, Sara or Koko will give her a run for her money.: Jesus Christ!: Remember madam, Digong was not a contender until early 2015. So possibly, Koko has a good opportunity to become president in 2022, not bad for a 1990 bar topnotcher [ Rappler ].: I just want to get this summer over with.: Hahaha! It’s over in 2 weeks. Pero the best thing about this election season is it’s the most democractic we’ve ever had so far. Not the most refined, yes, but we gotta start somewhere.: I kinda regret being so invested in this elections. I was happier when I was indifferent.: No, you shouldn't. It’s your job to fight for what you believe is best for your kids. If you lose, at least your kids will know you fought with your best.: Don't mind me. I'm still sourgraping.: Oo nga.: Hahaha! One week of grieving should be enough.: But at the rate things are going, this will be a positively interesting presidency. Gender parity in the cabinet [ TP: Trudeau-esque ],insurgents themselves asking for peace [ SunStar ], Lumads feeling hope [ Inquirer ], and the Catholic church amenable with Con-Con, which never happened, showing CBCP has trust in Digong even if the find the latter problematic [ Inquirer ].: I hope with all of my bitter heart that you're right.: Yeah, this nation is starting to unite slowly, and he hasn’t even sat on the Iron Throne yet. #GoT: Ugh, your devotion is scary. I hope you don't become his apologist.: Devotion to the Filipino people, yes. Devotion to Rody, no. The only problem I see so far is overzealous persons surrounding him. Right now, he's still mum on it, but he is on vacation. We will see next week if there are symptoms that suggest na the system will swallow him whole.Again, I have relatively low expectations. Just a diffusal of political power from ruling class to masses… if he manages to do that, I’m good.: We're good however the economy turns out. I only expect him to discipline his zealots to stop harassing everyone who disagrees with them: He doesn’t have to. Give it a year or two and the Dutertroll phenomenon will die down. Human beings, by nature, are insatiable.: True.Did you like this post? Help ThinkingPinoy.com stay up! Even as little as 50 pesos will be a great help!
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Thinking Pinoy
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http://www.thinkingpinoy.net/2016/05/2-friends-on-election-roxas-poe-duterte-bbm-robredo.html#more
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REPUBLICAN PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE RAND PAUL SAYS HE IS PART HISPANIC
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['Pol Pinoy']
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13/04/2018 0:00
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a according to his 2009 voter registration.So that leaves the other declared Republic candidate, Rand Paul, junior senator from Kentucky, and the only non-Hispanic candidate thus far.Not too fast.Today, speaking at town hall meeting in Louisville, Kentucky, Paul told his audience that he is part Hispanic. He cited his family history, noting that the Paul family resided in Lake Jackson, Texas.Lake Jackson is one of the nine towns comprising the coastal community of the Brazosport Area in Texas. Brazosport was part of Mexico back in the early 1800s before Samuel “Sam” Houston, American politician and soldier, defeated Mexico’s General Santa Anna in the Battle of San Jacinto, securing the independence of Texas from Mexico.So there you have it. Four declared (and semi-declared) Republican candidates for president. Hispanics all.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2015/04/13/republican-presidential-candidate-rand-paul-says-he-is-part-hispanic/
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KRIS AQUINO ADMITS TO A BROKEN HEART, BUT THE REASON IS NOT WHAT MOST PEOPLE THINK
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['Pol Pinoy']
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11/6/2017 0:00
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will ever surpass the opening-day box office success of My Little Bossings, a slapstick Filipino movie that starred Aquino’s son, Bimby. As it turned out, Spiderman broke all box office records in the Philippines, grossing over 100 Million pesos in just its first two days of screenings.“I am so embarrassed and devasted. My heart is broken. I should have just kept my big mouth shut,” Aquino was heard saying as she packed her bag and left work to take a day off.She also took a break from her Instagram account.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2014/06/11/kris-aquino-admits-to-a-broken-heart-but-the-reason-is-not-what-most-people-think/#respond
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You can’t legislate against “political dynasties” because the Philippines is a democracy
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['Oratio Imperata']
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2018-10-10 00:50:54+00:00
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The idea of legislating against “political dynasties” is ludicrous in a democracy such as the Philippines. For one thing (and, perhaps, the only thing), leaders and representatives in the Executive and Legislative branches of government respectively are elected by popular vote. This means that the people who make up the government are largely the outcome of “the people’s will”. Under the principles of democracy supposedly enshrined in the Philippines’ Constitution, the “people’s will” (channeled through due institutional process), trumps all else.Thus, if Filipinos want to be ruled by dynasties, all they need do is vote for their preferred clansmen in the next election. It’s really that simple. Who’s the anti-dynasty “activist” to say that a people aspired to be ruled by dynasties as manifest in who they vote for election in and election out is wrong?The trouble with Filipinos’ approach to “democracy” is that their democracy advocates are indian givers. The powers-that-be presume to give “freedom” to Filipinos to exercise their will but with strings attached. It is no surprise that the biggest freedom indian givers of all are the “thought leaders” of the Liberal Party (a.k.a. the Yellowtards) who, on one hand, would harp ’til kingdom come about “freedom” and the “people’s will” and then, on the other, issue shrill condemnation of people’s choices that they do not like.It is no surprise that these Yellowtards are comfy in bed with the leaders of the Roman Catholic Church. The Church abides by a similar but ancient doctrine convoluted by notions of “free will” and eternal damnation for “sinners”. Catholics are led to believe that God grants them free will — convenient for popes squirming on their thrones to explain why God “allows” war and genocide to happen — but, at the same time, are scared into believing that eternal fire and brimstone greets in the “afterlife” those who practice that “free will” in a disagreeable way.The practice of democracy in the Philippines, as such, remains a mashup of medieval voodoo and “modern” democratic liberalism. Rhetoric surrounding the ascendancy of “freedom” is spouted side-by-side with labelling of “undesirable” political personalities as “Satan”. The idea that good-and-evil is a judgment call monopolised by a single party or participant — something reinforced by constant imagery of certain politicians knelt in prayer before a Catholic priest (perhaps with nuns flanking them for good measure).The irony that flies above the pointed heads of these flawed democracy cheerleaders again starts when we consider the idea of “anti-dynasty” legislation. Clearly a conflicted message is being sent by people who cosy up to clerics in robes and, in the same vein, mouth shrill slogans against “dynasty politics”. Under a truly rational conversation about how to move real democracy forward in the Philippines, the Church and any sort of controls on what voters choose need to take a backseat. Filipinos who participate in their democracy need to be presumed to be adult enough to exercise their democratic rights. And just as adults are free to be loyal to Coca Cola when choosing their drink at a 7-11, Filipino voters too should be allowed that choice.The key concept that Yellowtards need to add to their vocabulary is competitiveness. Yellowtards need to learn how to compete for attention and popularity — the sort of popularity that converts to votes. Unfortunately, Yellowtards prefer the lazy approach of whining about an imagined “unfairness” in the very system their Aquino overlords established back in 1987. It would be funny if this style of thinking was merely being intellectually dishonest. It is, however, no laughing matter because it has become borderline criminal in nature.
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Get Real Philippines
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https://www.getrealphilippines.com/2018/10/you-cant-legislate-against-political-dynasties-because-the-philippines-is-a-democracy/#comments
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WHILE AMERICANS HUNT AND KILL LIONS, FILIPINOS KEEP TIGERS AS PETS
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['Pol Pinoy']
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31/07/2018 0:00
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The killing of Cecil the Zimbabwe Lion by American dentist Walter Palmer has generated worldwide outrage and has focused attention on the ethics of hunting as a sport.Thousands of miles away from Bloomington, Minnesota, where Palmer lives and holds his dental practice, there’s the opposite end of the spectrum as far as treatment of animals are concerned.In the Philippines, animals and people coexist in perfect harmony. In contrast to the barbaric practice of lion hunting by Americans and others, Filipinos are being praised for allowing tigers into their homes, as pets.It’s more fun in the Philippines, where killing is unnecessary.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2015/07/31/while-americans-hunt-and-kill-lions-filipinos-keep-tigers-as-pets/
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Two Miracles Just Happened In Philippines’ Malacañang Palace
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['Pol Pinoy']
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27/07/2016 0:00
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Malacañang, the Philippine presidential palace was witness to not one, but two miracles today, and one of them might just make the late President Cory Aquino the third Filipino saint.The first miracle involved the five living Philippine presidents coming togethet in an unprecedented meeting captured in an iconic photograph — the incumbent Rodrigo Roa Duterte and past Presidents Joseph Estrada, Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo (just recently released from hospital arrest), Fidel Ramos, and NoyNoy Aquino.But many are saying that the greater miracle was an official Malacañang photo of the five presidents mysteriously photobombed by the late President Cory Aquino.It will be recalled that a Jesuit priest close to the Aquino family called for the start of a process of sainthood for Cory now that she’s eligible to be beatified. As per rules of the Catholic Church, beatification can only begin six years after a person’s death. Cory died of colon cancer in August 2009.Will the sainthood process now be expedited with this miracle in Malacañang?
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2016/07/27/two-miracles-just-happened-in-philippines-malacanang-palace/#respond
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WATCH: Duterte supporters binastos ni Jim Paredes
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2017-02-25 21:27:00+08:00
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Six supporters of President Rodrigo Duterte went to the crowd of protesting yellow armies with and bravely posed with the popular Duterte fist which irked Jim Paredes.The singer challenged the Duterte’s supporters to look into his eyes and answer his questions. “Oh my gosh, hindi nga kayo makitingin sa mata” said Paredes.Eventually, the yellow armies were able to shoo them with harsh remarks. The DDSupporters peacefully walked out after Paredes group attacked and challenged them to have a fist fight. CLICK TO WATCH VIDEO BELOW!What can you say about this? Leave your comments below!
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Duterte Daily Stories
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http://duterte.today/watch-duterte-supporters-binastos-ni-jim-paredes/
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FILIPINA CAREGIVER, X FACTOR CHAMPION, WINS IN ISRAELI LOTTERY
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['Pol Pinoy']
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20/01/2017 0:00
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Good fortune has just struck twice for Rose Fostanes, the Filipina caregiver who recently won in the inaugural season of X Factor Israel.Yesterday, Fostanes won one hundred fifty million sheqel (Israeli currency) in the country’s national lottery, Mifal HaPayis.Most gambling is prohibited in Israel, but Mifal HaPayis is a government-sanctioned national lottery organization. It was established in August 1951 to recruit funding for the construction of a hospital in Tel Aviv. At first, the project’s profits were used only for healthcare applications. Later on, when Mifal HaPayis became a national lottery organization, its support was extended to projects in the fields of education, recreation, and the arts.This latest fortune comes as huge relief for Ms. Fostanes who learned last week that she cannot be paid for any recording contracts, concerts or public appearances within Israel because her work permit allows her to only get paid as a caregiver. Winning the lottery has no such restrictions. Citizens, immigrants and tourists can claim the prize as long as they possess the winning ticket.Asked by The Adobo Chronicles about her immediate plans, the singer/caregiver/millionaire said she will continue to work as a caregiver and give free concerts in Tel Aviv and other cities in Israel. She added that she is considering establishing a care facility in Tel Aviv so she could help the sick, indigents and the elderly.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2014/01/20/filipina-caregiver-x-factor-champion-wins-in-israeli-lottery/
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Kris Aquino To Wear Cary Santiago Gown At President Duterte’s First SONA
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['Pol Pinoy']
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24/07/2016 0:00
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Kris Aquino, sister of ex-President NoyNoy Aquino is attending today’s State of the Nation Address (SONA), the first by President Rodrigo Roa Duterte.Aquino, in a recent television appearance on actress Marian Rivera’s morning show on GMA 7, gave the “thumbs up” to Duterte, saying, “I think we live in a democracy and siya ang pinili ng tao. In the same way na not everybody voted for Noy in 2010, but a lot of people gave him a chance.”The youngest of the Aquino siblings will be wearing a deep red ultra-glam long gown with criss-cross fabric that traces the body’s contour. It is a creation by Cebuano designer Cary Santiago.Apparently, Aquino did not get the memo from the president scrapping the SONA red carpet and requiring attendees to wear business attire.Oh, well…
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2016/07/24/kris-aquino-to-wear-cary-santiago-gown-at-president-duteres-first-sona/
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Kris Aquino’s 180-Degree Turn: From Yellow To Red; Next DSWD Secretary?
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['Pol Pinoy']
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22/04/2018 0:00
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Kris Aquino couldn’t be yellower than yellow. She was the poster girl for the political opposition headed by her brother NoyNoy.Or she was.Now, Aquino made a 180-degree turn and is now singing praises for President Rodrigo Duterte whom she campaigned against when Mar Roxas was a presidential candidate.In a long post on her social media account, Aquino not only said she now understands why Duterte was elected. She also berated Mar Roxas’s wife, Korina Sanchez who interviewed Kris’ ex-husband James Yap. Aquino called it a slap on her face.How the world turns.Is Duterte ready to nominate Aquino as the next DSWD Secretary?
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2018/04/22/kris-aquinos-180-degee-turn-from-yellow-to-red-next-dwsd-secretary/#respond
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CLAIROL’S RED HAIR DYE SUPPLY DEPLETED!
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['Pol Pinoy']
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1/8/2016 0:00
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Clairol, the largest hair dye company in the U.S., announced today that its inventory of red hair dye has just been depleted and that it is working 24 hours a day to try to meet the sudden surge in orders.This unusual development came on the heels of a National Geographic magazine report that less than 2 percent of the world’s population today has natural red hair and that redheads are bound for extinction as early as 2060. The report cites global intermingling which has brought about this disturbing phenomonenon. Red hair is apparently more subservient in most cases where couples producing offsprings are a mix of redheads and brunettes or blondes.Warehouse stores like Costco, WalMart and Target account for the bulk of red hair dye orders, according to Clairol. Local beauty salons have also reportedly started hoarding red hair dye, anticipating a great demand in the very near future.Meanwhile, more and more celebrity redheads are insuring their red hair in anticipation of the impending red hair extinction, among them, Amy Adams, Debra Messing, Julia Roberts, Prince Harry, Conan O’Brien and Ewan McGregor.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2013/08/01/clairols-red-hair-dye-supply-depleted/#respond
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UNPRECEDENTED: All 50 States Will Recount Election Results To Weed Out Illegal Trump Voters
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['Pol Pinoy']
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27/11/2016 0:00
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Be careful what you say on Twitter. This is a lesson that President-elect Donald Trump is just now learning.In a tweet yesterday, Trump said that he not only won the electoral college vote by a landslide, but also the popular vote if we “deduct the millions of people who voted illegally.”Trump’s tweet is an admission that the November 8 presidential elections were rigged in his favor.Reacting to Trump’s tweet, all 50 states have agreed to audit the election results for the purpose of weeding out illegal votes by Trump supporters. The states hope to finish the recount before December 19, when the electoral college meet to officially cast their vote.Nate Silver and other statistics experts predict that after the audit, the official election results will be overturned in favor of Hillary Clinton.Don’t stop thinking about tomorrow.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2016/11/27/unprecedented-all-50-states-will-recount-election-results-to-weed-out-illegal-trump-voters/#respond
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Leni Robredo made out to be a ‘victim’ by Inquirer columnist Rina Jimenez-David
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['Oratio Imperata']
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2017-07-07 03:16:44+00:00
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Fact Number 1: There are allegations of electoral fraud committed during the 2016 presidential elections. Fact Number 2: As a result of these allegations, a dispute on the results of the vice presidential vote count is being raised with the Presidential Electoral Tribunal (PET). Fact Number 3: The top two presidential candidates at the time impacted by the possibility of fraud are required to raise a service fee to have the PET review and investigate the allegations.As of yet, there are no conclusive facts coming out of the issue of electoral fraud in 2016. We have hypotheses and theories but no factual conclusions (which is why an investigation needs to be done). But in the way Inquirer writer Rina Jimenez-David puts it, in her column A peso for Leni, it seems all this is a foregone conclusion for her. It could be because the seeming aim of her article is not to provide insight into the issue of electoral fraud in 2016, but to promote efforts to fund “vice president” Leni Robredo’s required participation in the PET investigation.That’s why a group of women, all of whom believe in Robredo’s rightful claim to the vice presidency and who wish to prevent a Marcos from having such close proximity to the presidency, recently launched a drive to help the Vice President fight off the Marcos challenge.Take the above snippet apart and a handful of key messages emerge:(1) What is driving support for Robredo is belief in her “rightful claim to the vice presidency”; and,(2) The goal of aiming to “prevent a Marcos from having such close proximity to the presidency”.Nowhere in the above takes into consideration the possibility that electoral fraud had been committed. Indeed, the whole exercise of pursuing a complaint with the PET is to get to the bottom of these fraud allegations. It is not about who “deserves” what. Neither is the PET investigation all about who has the money or how that money is acquired. The whole exercise was initiated because there exists allegations of fraud in the 2016 presidential elections. And where there are allegations, an investigation needs to be mounted.But for the average Filipino mind, such as the one Rina Jimenez-David applies to evaluating this issue, points like these are routinely missed. Instead, and on top of the flawed way with which she framed the problem, she goes further to make it about the credentials of those who support Robredo…The women behind the “Piso para sa Laban ni Leni” are all awardees of The Outstanding Women in the Nation’s Service (or TOWNS) and are asking the Supreme Court to allow them to take part in Robredo’s counterprotest. The women are led by Nina Lim-Yuson, founder of the Museo Pambata, and include former Human Rights commissioner and columnist Paulynn Paredes Sicam, singer Celeste Legaspi-Gallardo, former BCDA board member Zorayda Alonzo, former social welfare secretary Dinky Soliman, and Ateneo de Manila University Press director Karina Bolasco.Yes, we’re all glad you are here to tell us all of the above, Ms Jimenez-David. But you need to answer the one obvious question that emerges from all those names and creds you dropped:So what?How does being “upstanding” citizens (on the basis of this and that “award”) contribute to getting to the truth about what really happened in May of 2016? Even more astounding is the irony in what Ms Jimenez-David cites as the key motivator of these folks which, she writes, is to “serve as an avenue for ordinary Filipinos ‘to stand together and protect their votes’ which sent Robredo to the No. 2 post in the land.”I might be missing something here but isn’t the whole point in an effort to investigate allegations of electoral fraud to determine whether people’s votes were properly accounted for? Furthermore, how could one confidently state that the 2016 elections “sent Robredo to the No. 2 post in the land” if doubts surrounding the integrity of those elections linger? Unfortunately for people like Ms Jimenez-David, that clarity of thinking is clouded by the sloppy reasoning she applied to her writing to frame Robredo as a victim in this whole affair. When will Yellowtards get the memo? There is no “victim” in this exercise. It’s a legal part of the whole kaboodle Filipinos signed up to called “democracy”.Rather than apply a rational mind to framing an issue properly, so-called “thought leaders” and “opinion-shapers” like Ms Jimenez-David actually subtract clarity from issues like these and, ultimately, subtract from the collective intelligence of Filipinos. Take stock of the key takeaways you gain after reading her article. The only information or understanding you get about the PET investigation into electoral fraud allegations committed during the May 2016 presidential elections is that (1) Robredo is believed by a group of titas to be deserving of the title of “vice president” of the Philippines and that (2) the writer of the piece believes Robredo is a “victim” of the Marcos family in this exercise. Thing is;Credentials and beliefs don’t constitute good nor solid substance to modern thinking.Thank you very much, Ms Rina Jimenez-David. I can’t say Filipinos feel a lot smarter now after having read your “insightful” article on the subject, but at least you beat your deadline this week.
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Get Real Philippines
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https://www.getrealphilippines.com/2017/07/leni-robredo-made-out-to-be-a-victim-by-inquirer-columnist-rina-jimenez-david/
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TAX-EVADING MANNY PACQUIAO PLANS TO BUY AN ENTIRE ISLAND
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['Pol Pinoy']
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30/05/2017 0:00
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Manny Pacquiao: world champion boxer, congressman, soon-to-be basketball player and coach, potential 2016 presidential candidate, billionaire and tax evader. What’s next for ‘Pacman?’Today, Pacquaio announced his retirement plans to buy an entire island in Palawan, the southwestern Philippine province known for its pristine beaches, breath-taking land formations and world-class resorts and tourist destinations. There he will build his retirement home, or is it palace?Immediately following the announcement, Bureau of Internal Revenue Commissioner Kim Henares put out a “keep an eye advisory” to the tax agency’s Palawan branch to make sure that Pacquiao will pay the appropriate property and other applicable taxes in connection with his planned island purchase. Previously, Henares had charged Pacquiao of failing to pay taxes for his earnings in the boxing ring.Pacquiao has dominated the headlines lately. In addition to his tax woes, he is reportedly eyeing the Philippine presidency come the 2016 elections. He has sealed an advertising agreement with KIA and signed up to be the Korean car company’s basketball player and coach in the Philippines’ professional basketball league. It was also revealed that Pacquiao remains to be the only billionnaire member of Congress, not to mention being the number one absentee.Pacquiao is also known as ‘karaoke king, ” but almost everyone knows that already.Pacquiao is still deciding which island in Palawan he will purchase.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2014/05/30/tax-evading-manny-pacquiao-plans-to-buy-an-entire-island/#respond
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Duterte camp: ‘No more presscon’
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2016-06-03 23:28:25+08:00
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The journalists have been pounding the President-elect Rodrigo Duterte in press conferences but in all honesty and brutality, Duterte answered it in all forms – light to hard. The media were feasting information straight from the most powerful man’s mouth in the Philippines. Today, Duterte’s aid Christopher Go said that the President will no longer hold a press conference.Earlier, the President got mad with how the media distorted and twisted his statements particularly on the killing of corrupt media. Duterte is currently also in hot water when he catcalled GMA report Mariz Umali. According to Digong, he didn’t mean to sexually harass the lady reporter.With all these splicing of information, Duterte said that all of his statements will be streamed through the government funded station called PTV Channel 4. Go also added that they will only send prepared statements and press releases to avoid misinterpretation of Duterte’s statement.The tough-talking president also challenged the media to boycott his press briefing and end journalism. He said that he doesn’t care if no one is covering him. He also boasted that the government has its own TV station that can solely send his messages to the people.TV reporter Martin Andanar who has been appointed as the new secretary for the Presidential Communications Operation vowed that he will enhance and upgrade PTV to make it accessible to the public with quality content.Now, it looks like Duterte wanted to show to the giant media networks that his administration can run with or without them. This new action from his camp shows how frustrated they are with how the mainstream media transform the information they got from Duterte into a news item.Will you change your channel to PTV? Leave your comments below!
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Duterte Daily Stories
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http://duterte.today/duterte-camp-no-presscon/
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VP Robredo’s Wrong Rice Math: An Injustice to Filipino Farmers
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2018-07-13 16:49:07+08:00
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Ever since I assumed the position of Secretary of Agriculture, I have made it a policy not to dip my fingers into political issues and this is a policy which I have asked all other workers of this department to observe.“Leave politics to politicians and let us just focus on our task to help farmers and fishermen produce food for the country” is my standing directive to workers in my department.This time, however, I will have to cross the red line simply because one of the highest officials of this country has ventured into the realm of agriculture, not to help Filipino farmers, but to use rice as a political issue against this administration.Two days ago, Vice President Leni Robredo in a press conference, made an off-the-cuff computation on the increase in the cost of rice which she claimed was hurting Filipino consumers using it as a proof that the administration has done little to address rising prices.Not only was her “40 x 4 = 1,600” ridiculously and atrociously wrong, it actually showed her lack of profound understanding of the true state of Philippine Agriculture and the poverty that pervades in the farming and fisheries sectors.Worse, she perpetuated the injustice which has long been inflicted on Filipino farmers and fishermen who always get the blame when the price of rice, fish, meat and vegetables tick up a little in the market.I can understand that she made a mental computation of the “40 x 4” which resulted in the wrong total of “P1,600” but what I cannot comprehend is why use the increase in the price of rice to emphasize that something is wrong with the way President Duterte is running government?Let me just cite some figures and present data which were not pulled out from the blue air (hindi hugot sa hangin) but from studies and researches made by the Philippine Statistics Authority and other research institutions:1. In 2008, the government support price for palay procurement was P17 per kilo, clean and dry at 14% moisture content. Today, 2018 or 10 years later, it is still P17, although rice farmers are happier now because the buying price by private rice traders has reached historic high at P21.50 per kilo. Using these numbers, a poor rice farmer who owns one hectare of un-rrigated land which produces 4 metric tons once a year could now earn P86,000 which with a production cost of P12 per kilo would earn him a net of P36,000. That net earnings, divided into 12 months would mean a monthly income of P3,166.2. In 2008, the Cost of Living at Current Prices Per Family Per Year was P63,246.19.Today, 10 years later, the Cost of Living Per Family Per Year is at P110,690.45 or an increase of P47,444 which means that a family needed to spend an additional P3,953 more than in 2008.This means that at current prices, a family has to spend P9,224 every month to lead a decent life.These numbers indicate that even at current buying prices of paddy rice which the PSA indicated were at historic high, the small rice farmer in an unirrigated rice farm is short by a whooping P6,058 per month to cope up with the high Cost of Living and this means that he has to do away with the simple luxiries in life, like perhaps a colored TV which is an ubiquitous equipment in almost all households and he could not even bring his children to the mall.The ordinary farmer is able to survive because he could grow the food that he needs like vegetable, chicken, hogs and other animals.The story may be different for the rice farmer whose field is irrigated and who could harvest 6 metric tons twice a year but this group represents only 1/3 of the total number of rice farmers in the country.So, going back to the issue of why the price of rice has gone up, the basic and simple answer is it is because the Cost of Living has gone up.Tuition fees (although this is now free in state colleges and universities) have gone up over the last 10 years; fuel prices have gone up and down and up again over the last 10 years; the cost of farm inputs, including seeds, has increased tremendously; the cost of transport, handling and labor has gone up; and even cost of fare for both land and sea transportation has gone up.While policemen, teachers, government workers and even ordinary office workers have enjoyed tremendous increases in their salaries and wages over the last 10 years, the ordinary rice farmer’s monthly income has increased by only about P750 per month over the last 10 years.In spite of the neglect and lack of understanding of some of our top officials of the actual state of life of the Filipino farmers and fishermen, they have steadily contributed to stabilizing the supply of food in the country.Last year, rice farmers produced 19.3-million metric tons of paddy rice which was the highest in the country’s history; the hog and poultry industry, with minimal help from government have performed dramatically; the fisheries sector is recovering from years of neglect; corn farmers have produced more than enough for the country’s requirements while the high value crops farmers have steadily earned foreign exchange for the country.There are reforms being implemented in the Agriculture and Fisheries sectors like improving farm mechanization and providing post-harvest facilities but the effects of these efforts would not be felt right away.I do not want to sound arrogant but to those who are asking farmers and fishermen to bring down the price of their produce, let me give them this answer: Yes, the farmers and fishermen could do that, provided, however, that you bring down the cost of tuition, fertilizer, farm inputs, fuel and the other things they need to produce and survive.People must realize that farmers and fishermen too have families to raise, children to send to school and they too dream of simple luxuries and comfort in life.“Hindi lang naman kayo ang anak ng Diyos.”I mean no disrespect to Vice President Robredo but perhaps she should have asked for a briefing from the Department of Agriculture before attempting to use the rice issue to get back at President Rody Duterte who gave an unflattering evaluation of her capacity to lead the country.Even this late, however, I am still offering to give Vice President Robredo a briefing on the State of Philippine Agriculture to help her realize that the “Laylayan ng Lipunan” that she fondly talks about and says have been neglected by government are actually the farmers and fishermen, the very people whose lives will be affected if she continues to use the price of rice and other food commodity as a political issue. | Manny Piñol#MagsasakaTunayNaLaylayanNgLipunan!#StopSacrificingFarmersFishermen!
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Duterte Daily Stories
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http://duterte.today/vp-robredos-wrong-rice-math-an-injustice-to-filipino-farmers/
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Bam Aquino Launches 2019 Senatorial Bid With Star Wars Campaign Theme
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['Pol Pinoy']
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26/03/2018 0:00
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a genuine opposition slate.”With these words, Senator Bam Aquino launched his 2019 senatorial bid.The Resistance is a fictional resistance movement and private paramilitary force led by General Leia Organa that opposes the First Order in the fictional universe of Star Wars.Today, Aquino unveiled his first campaign poster (see photo).May The Force be with you, Senator Bam!
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2018/03/26/bam-aquino-launches-2019-senatorial-bid-with-star-wars-campaign-theme/#respond
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LOOK: President Rodrigo Duterte’s simple 73rd birthday celebration
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2018-03-28 22:05:16+08:00
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It’s a rare occurrence that a President of a country chose to stay in his house to celebrate his birthday party.Netizen Mai Laborde, shared some of the photos of President Rodrigo Duterte during his 73rd birthday.It showed the President wearing his favorite old white t-shirt and boxer shirt playing with his grandchildren.According to Laborde, they already planned to celebrate his birthday few weeks before his day, however Duterte refused because he only wanted to spend his special day privately together with his family.It seems that the President also spent most of his day sleeping because according to Leborde, Duterte woke up late.He also didn’t appear in public today.“His usual is no party and no lavish celebration. And if he gets to celebrate it that way- he is at his HAPPIEST! And so, he woke up late, today… Yan si Mayor PRRD. Happy birthday, President Rody! We love you.” Leborde said.Duterte’s grandchildren are also happy to see their lolo after being away from them several weeks because of his job as the country’s leader.After working for several weeks in Manila, President Rodrigo Duterte looks happy that he was given a chance to take a rest for several days in Davao as part of his holy week vacation.Next week, he was scheduled to go back to Manila to continue his responsibilities for the country.He also announced that he would fire many officials after his vacation.Happy Birthday President Rodrigo Duterte!
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Pinoytrending Altervista
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https://pinoytrending.altervista.org/president-rodrigo-dutertes-simple-73rd-birthday-celebration/
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SEC Grants Rappler A Cookbook Status
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['Pol Pinoy']
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3/4/2018 0:00
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Rappler can stay in business without violating the Philippine Constitution. This was the decision handed down today by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).SEC previously revoked the media license of Rappler after it ruled that the online news source owned by Maria Ressa violated the Constitution which prohibits full or partial ownership of Philippine media by foreigners or foreign entities.Foreign-owned Omidyar Network is an investor in Rappler.But in order to salvage its legal business status, Ressa applied for a new SEC license that re-classifies Rappler as a cookbook. The application was immediately approved.For its first article, Rappler posted an enticing recipe of Tofu and Green Bean Stir Fry.So shall we now call CEO Ressa Rappler’s Executive Chef?
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2018/04/03/sec-grants-rappler-a-cookbook-status/
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The issue of “unity” under a Duterte presidency
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2016-06-04 13:59:13+00:00
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A key insight during the recently concluded national elections emerged, and was pointed out by many on social media:Filipinos will be divided on whom to vote for, but they all agree on whom to vote against.The candidate for president who was, tough luck for him/her, voted against was none other than Mar Roxas, the then anointed one of outgoing president Benigno Simeon “BS” Aquino.There was, of course, an issue with “unity” during BS Aquino’s term. The Philippines was basically divided into two camps: those who supported the Aquinos and the Yellow banner unconditionally, and everybody else. BS Aquino did everything he could to ignore, or silence his critics, but in the end, he did nothing but keep on giving them ammunition.It seems that a similar sort of set-up will also be plaguing the administration of president-elect Rodrigo Duterte. One side consists of all the LP and Roxas supporters who, so far, scrutinize every move of his, and give off the impression that they can’t wait for him to fail, so that they can tell the rest of the Philippines, “I told you so.” Another side consists of all the die-hard Duterte supporters who will defend every action of his, and possibly fervently troll others who show skepticism.If social media is any indication, there is a portion of the population who take a cautiously optimistic attitude towards the Duterte presidency, a “wait-and-see” attitude. These people are willing to give him the benefit of the doubt until July 1, when his term as president officially starts.For those who have been following news recently, Duterte has expressed how he feels about certain dominant institutions in the country. He has opined on the church, and media, for example, and expressed what he thinks is underlying hypocrisy on the part of these so-called institutions.One would be tempted to think that Duterte is intentionally making everyone hate him on purpose. But to what end? One thing for sure is that more and more people dare talk about how media, for example, are unwilling to police their ranks when it comes to corruption. Or how media is seemingly rather selective in what it chooses to focus on. Or even, how it twists the words of the subjects they interview in order to cast them in less favorable lights.Only time will tell what Duterte’s real underlying game plan is. You may regard him as either a deep-thinking strategist whose acerbic tongue is indecipherable to Tagalog-heads in Imperial Manila. Or you might probably brush him off as an egotistical, asal-kalye, tough talking buffoon, who really is just making things up as he goes along.But maybe, just maybe, in order to unite Filipinos, the focus needs to be all on him.
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Get Real Philippines
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https://www.getrealphilippines.com/2016/06/issue-unity-duterte-presidency/#comments
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Last Kalinga Tattoo Artists Apo Whang Od is no longer in good health – tourist
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2017-02-03 07:57:34+08:00
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The last Kalinga Tattoo Artist Apo Whang-Od who gained fame all around the world because of her traditional way of tattooing her visitors.But unfortunately, because of her old age of 99, a tourist who visited Whang-Od declared that the tattoo artist is no longer in good health and already showing signs of pneumonia.Miming Leung Yin Baker shared the news on her Facebook account that they are going home tattoo-less because of the bad condition of Apo Whang Od.Despite of her bad condition, Whang-Od still accommodated her visitors who came from different parts of the planet.Ms. Baker also shared that Whang-Od was not the last Kalinga Tattoo artist anymore because she already passed her skills to the other villagers.There are more tattoo artists in the village though. They have around 10. The youngest is around 8 years old! All tattoo artist are female & they no longer do large tattoos anymore because of the large amount of tourists that go there now a days.But because of the large visits of tourists in the village of Buscalan, the local tattoo artists were not offering large tattoos anymore.Because of the bad condition of Apo Whang-Od, the calls to declare her as a Philippine National Artists revived.Hundreds of tourists all around the world are visiting Apo Whang-Od to get a traditional tattoo from her and she was featured in many documentaries. She was considered as one of the national treasures of the Philippines.The tourism boomed in Buscalan because of Apo Whang-Od and it estimated that 400 people visited the traditional tattoo artist per week.The late Former Senator Miriam Defensor pushed her to became a National Living Treasure which is equal rank to National Artist.Netizen Miming Leung shared some facts about Whang Od that if you wanted to get a tattoo personally from her, you must won her heart because she’s already choosy because of her limited energy to work.She also shared that Apo Whang-Od got 15 boyfriends but she broke all of their hearts.
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Pinoytrending Altervista
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https://pinoytrending.altervista.org/last-kalinga-tattoo-artists-apo-whang-od-no-longer-good-health-tourist/
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“Silenced?”Facebook account of the sister of President Duterte disabled
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2017-01-15 16:09:53+08:00
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Presidential sister Jocelyn Roa Duterte’s Facebook is now unaccessible after her social media account was disabled for still not known reason.Ms. Duterte’s became an active Netizen during the campaign period and also using her Facebook to defend her brother Rodrigo Duterte against the criticisms the the opposition thrown to him.Her tirades against Agot Isidro and Vice President Leni Robredo also got the attention of the Netizens.Ms. Duterte’s Facebook was also updated by her friends by using the tag feature of the social media network.Now the Netizens asked why the Facebook of the Presidential Sister was disabled.Some speculated that the social media account of the Presidential sister was allegedly hacked to silence her and her account was locked for security reasons.Or she voluntarily deactivated her social media account because for still not known reason.The relatives of Ms. Duterte is not yet giving any statement about the real reason why the Presidential Sisters social media account was deactivated.
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Pinoytrending Altervista
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https://pinoytrending.altervista.org/silencedfacebook-account-sister-president-duterte-disabled/
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Trump Asks Dennis Rodman To Mediate Summit Talks With North Korea’s Kim Jung-on
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['Pol Pinoy']
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2/6/2018 0:00
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It is no secret that North Korean Leader Kim Jung-on is a big fan of American Basketball player Dennis Rodman, whom he has personally met in the past. Neither is the fact that Kim hates U.S. President Donald Trump and vice versa.So, in the planned summit meeting between the American and North Korean leaders, Rodman has been tapped to mediate.The Adobo Chronicles learned that during the meeting, Kim will be talking directly to Rodman through a Chinese interpreter while the basketball star will relay Kim’s message to Trump.There will be no handshakes between Trump and Kim, only between Rodman and the North Korean leader.Everything will be against protocol, but the Trump-Kim meeting is no ordinary summit, so the U.S. and North Korea both agreed to the unconventional.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2018/06/02/trump-asks-dennis-rodman-to-mediate-summit-talks-with-north-koreas-kim-jung-on/
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Kris Aquino: ‘Friends Na Kami Ni Mocha Uson’
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['Pol Pinoy']
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2/10/2018 0:00
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Who can forget Kris Aquino’s tantrums after then Asec Mocha Uson posted a video of her father, the late Ninoy, being kissed by two women?Kris immediately protested Uson’s Facebook post and contacted Malacañang, which in turn said that Uson will apologize to the Queen of All Media.Kris then announced during a radio interview afterwards: “Friends na kami ni PRRD. As for her (referring to Mocha), I don’t care.”Now that Uson has tendered her resignation as Asec, Kris told The Adobo Chronicles: ‘Friends na kami ni Mocha.’All’s well that ends well.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2018/10/02/kris-aquino-friends-na-kami-ni-mocha-uson/
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REPUBLICANS PUSH NEW LAW TO PROTECT EMPLOYERS WHO FIRE SINGLE WOMEN FOR GETTING PREGNANT
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['Pol Pinoy']
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16/07/2018 0:00
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In the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court ruling legalizing same-sex marriage in all of the U.S., Republicans are pushing legislation that aims to protect Americans who oppose these unions on religious grounds.Believing that marriage is between one man and one woman whose unions are for the sole purpose of procreation, Republican members of Congress are about to propose what they are calling the ‘First Amendment Defense Act‘ that creates a license for employers to discriminate against, and fire women for getting pregnant outside of wedlock.The bill specifically protects those who believe that marriage is between “one man and one woman” or that “sexual relations are properly reserved to such a marriage.” Ian Thompson, a legislative representative at the American Civil Liberties Union, said that in addition to targeting lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people, the bill “clearly encompasses discrimination against single mothers” and would hobble the ability of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal body that protects women from sex-based discrimination, to act.The bill would, unfortunately, also discriminate against single women impregnated by married members of Congress. After all, the law applies to everyone. No exceptions.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2015/07/16/republicans-push-new-law-to-protect-employers-who-fire-single-women-for-getting-pregnant/#respond
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Features: Filipino Americans For Trump, Who Are They?
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['Pol Pinoy']
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9/4/2016 0:00
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You’ve heard it before: Donald Trump will never win the general elections because he has attacked almost all minority and diverse communities — Mexicans, Chinese, Muslims, immigrants, women, LGBTs, you name it.But wait a minute, that’s not what we’re seeing in the real world. Diverse communities are establishing massive grassroots campaigns to get Trump elected the next president of the United States.For example: the National Diversity Coalition for Trump (NDCT) whose mission statement is as follows:“(National Diversity Coalition For Trump ) strongly supports the candidacy of Donald Trump for President of the United States. Mr. Trump’s vision for the United States includes creating opportunities for men, women, and children of all racial, economic, and educational backgrounds. Our group represents the voices of our communities. We support Donald Trump and his solutions that address economic disparities, foster job creation, support small businesses, preserve faith & family principles and strengthen communities with conservative action. We will recruit, mobilize, and educate voters to help us elect Donald Trump in November 2016.”As part of our public service, The Adobo Chronicles will be featuring the men and women behind the NDCT, starting with the group American Filipinos for Trump.Today, our pictorial feature focuses on the group’s leader, Lovilla Santiago, from Atlanta, Georgia, in her “before” and “after” photos.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2016/04/09/features-filipino-americans-for-trump-who-are-they/?share=email
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JOLLIBEE CHICKEN JOY AIRDROP FOR PHILIPPINE MARINES: MCDONALD’S, KFC CRY FOUL
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['Pol Pinoy']
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5/5/2017 0:00
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The Ayungin Shoal in the West Philippine Sea is among the disputed territories between China and the neighboring countries. Both the Philippines and China have laid claim to the shoal, where a Philippine navy vessel, the BRB Sierra Madre, has been grounded for months now.Since its grounding, the Philippine military has been standing guard and protecting the vessel, replenishing both troops and supplies, despite several attempts by the Chinese Coast Guard to block the Philippine operations.Yesterday, as part of its supply replenishment, a Philippine Navy plane airdropped several packages of food supply for the Filipino navymen currently stationed at the grounded vessel. The packages consisted of the popular chicken joy from Jollibee.Upon learning of the special airdrop, both McDonald’s and Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) cried foul and accused the Philippine military of unfair business practice. “We have been at a great disadvantage, because the chicken joy airdrop gave Jollibee free advertising,” officials of McDonald’s and KFC claimed. ” We could have provided complimentary chicken McNuggets and original KFC chicken for the troops,” they added.McDonald’s and KFC are filing a joint formal complaint against the Philippine military before the Department of Trade.The rivaly between McDonald’s and Jollibee in the Philippines is no secret in the business circuit.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2014/05/05/jollibee-chicken-joy-airdrop-for-philippine-marines-mcdonalds-kfc-cry-foul/?share=email
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Bringing down Duterte
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2017-10-16 20:28:41+08:00
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Early today, I am supposed to meet with a group of Japanese technical people who have developed a drone which could be used in spraying both chemical and organic pesticides at a rate of five hectares in just one hour.The Japanese group arrived yesterday for the meeting today with officials of the Fertilizer and Pesticides Authority (FPA), the Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) and the Regional Director of the Department of Agriculture in the Cordillera Autonomous Region.The purpose of the meeting is to identify an area in Benguet which grows vegetables in terraces as the pilot site for the use of the Drone Sprayer, a revolutionary agricultural innovation which would make it easier for the farmer to spray his vegetable fields even in the most treacherous mountainsides.The meeting has to be cancelled because of the nation-wide transport strike to be held today prompting Malacañang to declare a non-working day for government offices and no classes in all school levels.Certainly, the meeting could be rescheduled but I am just saddened that while many other people are spending sleepless nights thinking of ways to improve the plight of the ordinary Filipino, there are groups who are hell bent on bringing this government down.Since I was appointed by President Rody Duterte as Secretary of Agriculture, I have refrained from writing political commentaries and just focused on my job of producing food for this country.In fact, I have very strict directives to those working with me in the Department of Agriculture not to join the melee in the social media and just remain focused on our work.Today, I have to apologise to the followers of this page because I will break my silence on what is going on in the political scene in the hope that my thoughts would shake these people back to their senses.A group calling itself “Tindig Pilipinas” has been making a lot of noise, distracting everybody from work, in its effort to prove that President Duterte and his family amassed billions before he was elected President of the country.Now, they have launched a campaign to ask President Duterte to sign a waiver so that his bank accounts could be scrutinised.The action of this group baffles me and honestly, I am saddened that top leaders of my church are involved in this senseless advocacy.I am all for checks and balances, transparency and clean governance but I simply cannot comprehend the position of the group in asking President Duterte to account for his actions before he became leader of this country.Was not the election of 2016 a manifestation of the will of the people that beyond all the issues raised against Duterte during the campaign – murderer, womaniser, contemptuous and corrupt – they wanted him to be their President?Granting that he is guilty of the issues raised against him during the campaign, was his election as President not an act of absolution by the sovereign people of this country?I think it is.But is Duterte really corrupt as “Tindig Pilipinas” claims he is?I have known Rody Duterte for 25 years now.While I cannot claim to be as close to him as his confidantes like Bong Go and Bingbong Medialdea, I consider him a dear friend who stood as the only Godfather to my youngest child, Imman, who is now 15 years old.If Duterte is indeed corrupt, then I could say that he is very good at hiding his loot because I have never seen any display of wealth in the 25 years that I have known him.Does he have hundreds of millions? I doubt it very much because there is no ostentatious display of wealth.Thieves steal because they like to enjoy the good life – gambling, wining and womanising. They do not steal to stash their loot somewhere with no one benefitting from it.All these years that I have known him, Duterte has been living in a low-cost housing subdivision near the public golf course where I play.He wears simple clothes, eats in ordinary places, appreciates simple gifts from friends and leads a frugal life all these years.There is simply no way that he has been faking everything for so long, at least for the last 25 years that I have known and befriended him.I believe what “Tindig Pilipinas” should focus on now is whether Duterte or his family is stealing from government.The issue is today, not yesterday, because the people have already passed judgement on the Duterte who ran for President and that is the sovereign will of the people.The greatest scourge of this nation is the mindset of many of us that we are better, more righteous, more correct and more morally upright than the person next to us.Amidst the noise that they are creating, “Tindig Pilipinas” members should be asked: What are you doing to contribute to nation building?I remember a boxer many years ago, who in the middle of the fight was receiving so much instructions from his cornermen.In exasperation, he turned to his cornerman and shouted: “Hwag ka sigaw ng sigaw, hindi ako maka-konsentrit!”Distracted, he got whacked with a haymaker which sent him to dreamland.If you cannot see or do anything good, please step aside and let us do our job.At first proof of corruption, bring us to jail.In the meantime, do not make so much noise.Hindi ako maka-konsentrit!
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Duterte Daily Stories
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http://duterte.today/bringing-down-duterte/
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NO ‘DYKES ON BIKES’ IN THIS YEAR’S SAN FRANCISCO PRIDE PARADE
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['Pol Pinoy']
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28/06/2017 0:00
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San Francisco is home to the world’s largest lgbt pride parade and celebration, attracting anywhere from half a million to a million spectators each year, depending on who is counting.Every year, the June parade kicks off with the iconic dykes on bikes- lesbians outrageously dressed or in some cases, underdressed, who ride some of the most gorgeous motorcycles one could ever imagine.This year, however, there will be no dykes on bikes, thanks to a decision by the San Francisco Pride Committee to begin the annual parade with the mikes on bikes, the male counterpart of the motorcyle riders. The committee decided on the change as a way to celebrate the equality movement that is sweeping the country in as far as same-sex marriage is concerned.“We didn’t want to be perceived as being biased or partial towards lesbians,” the committee said, “and we wanted to give equal opportunity to all who support the lgbt movement, by making the mikes this year’s opening act for the pride parade.”As a result of the pride committee decision, the dykes on bikes decided to boycott this year’s pride parade. They will still participate in the dyke march scheduled on the eve of Pride Sunday.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2014/06/28/no-dykes-on-bikes-in-this-years-san-francisco-pride-parade/?share=email
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PHILIPPINE PRESIDENTIAL ASPIRANT RODRIGO DUTERTE MAKES IT TO GUINNESS WORLD RECORD
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['Pol Pinoy']
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27/11/2017 0:00
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A Filipino aspirant for president made the Guinness World Record as the only candidate in the world to file his candidacy while asking the electorate not to vote for him.Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte addressed his countrymen in a video after he filed his certificate of candidacy (COC) for president in the 2016 elections. He joins four other major declared candidates in what could be the largest field of presidential aspirants in Philippine history: Vice President Jejomar Binay, former Interior Secretary Mar Roxas, Senator Grace Poe, and Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago. Dozens of others have filed candidacies for president.In his video message, Duterte, famous for his iron-fist and extra-judicial style of management, asked the public not to vote for him, making him what the Philippines’ Commission on Elections (COMELEC) is calling a “nuisance candidate.”World record or not, political analysts are predicting Duterte might actually win the election .It’s more fun in the Philippines.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2015/11/27/philippine-presidential-aspirant-rodrigo-duterte-makes-it-to-guinness-world-record/
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SARAH PALIN’S ‘SPEAK AMERICAN’ COMMENT BACKFIRES
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['Pol Pinoy']
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6/9/2018 0:00
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Speaking to CNN on Sunday, former Alaska Governor and Vice Presidential Candidate Sarah Palin said that Spanish-speaking people who are in America must, “be legal, or they’re out of here,” and that while here, “they should speak American.”Palin, who failed in her Spanish and French language classes in high school, was reacting to Donald Trump’s criticism of fellow Republican presidential candidate Jeb Bush who is bilingual in English and Spanish.The Adobo Chronicles® caught up with Palin as she was preparing to go on a long Labor Day weekend vacation to Cancun, Mexico, and we asked her what kind of “American” speech she was referring to. Was it the southern accent, New York accent, Alaskan accent or Minnesota accent?In response, Palin said, “Oh, I betcha, that’s one of those media ‘gotcha questions’ that I’m not gonna answer.”Did she just say Minnesota?
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2015/09/06/sarah-palins-speak-american-comment-backfires/
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Duterte reveals the names of government officials under investigation
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2018-05-16 21:59:17+08:00
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President Rodrigo Duterte revealed the names of government officials being investigated for alleged corruption.At the sidelines of his meeting with Papua New Guinea Prime Minister Peter O’Neil on Wednesday, Duterte didn’t hesitate to share the list of alleged corrupt officials to the press.He said that all officials that he mentioned were all suspended.“Suspended sila lahat ngayon pending investigation,” Duterte told reporters in Malacanang.To avoid the doubts of the public, Duterte said that he would let the Ombudsman handle the case against the officials that he mentioned.“Lahat ito i-fo-forward ko sa Ombudsman… Mas gusto ko yung sa Ombudsman para walang sabi.” Duterte said.You can see the names below:Atty. Ambrosi Basman,Atty. Rohani Basman,Amisa Lumogtod,Amelkier Macabando (ex-mayor of Marawi City)Atty. Samina Sambaco Macabando Usman (DOJ prosecutor),Atty. Benjamin Lanto (OIC Pasay City Prosecutor)Inquest prosecutor Clemente Villanueva,Assistant Prosecutor Florencio dela CruzNAIA-Customs district collector Ramon AnquilanMoslemen Macarambon Sr. (Department of Justice Assistant Secretary)Customs Intelligence and Investigation Division Director Adzhar Albani,NAIA customs operations officer Lomontod Macabando.Tingagun A. Umpa (Department of Public Works and Highways Assistant Secretary )Macarambon Sr. already resigned from his position recently after President Rodrigo Duterte urged him to resign together with Umpa.Meanwhile, Umpa said that he was only a victim of a demolition job against him.
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In A Hillary Clinton Presidency, U.S. Will Lay Claim To South China Sea
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['Pol Pinoy']
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24/10/2016 0:00
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A new claimant to the disputed territories in the South China Sea is about to come forward following the November 8 U.S. presidential elections. That claimant is the United States.In her remarks to Goldman Sachs executives in 2013, Hillary Clinton recalled having contentious discussions with Chinese officials over their broad — and in her view, spurious — claims to the South China Sea. At one point, the now Democratic candidate for president told them that, using their rationale, the United States could claim the Pacific Ocean from California all the way to the Philippines.Will the U.S. lay claim on the South China Sea? We will soon find out after Clinton is elected president.Meanwhile, her Republican opponent Donald Trump is whining about the Philippines “separating” from America, a statement made by President Rodrigo Roa Duterte during his official state visit to China. Trump is blaming President Obama for Duterte’s statement, accusing the American leader of spending his time campaigning for Hillary instead of dealing with issues that have led Duterte to announce an alignment with China and Russia.It’s a convoluted world we have, but it looks like the outcome of this year’s U.S. presidential elections will boil down to issues with China, the Philippines and the South China Sea.Oh, and yes, kissing and groping women.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2016/10/24/in-a-hillary-clinton-presidency-u-s-will-lay-claim-to-south-china-sea/
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Sightings, satellites help track world’s second largest fish
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2018-08-21 05:08:00+08:00
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BREST, France — The sight of a basking shark’s brooding silhouette gliding through the waters off western France is more than just a rare treat for sailors—it is a boon for scientists trying to trace its secretive migrations across the globe.It may be the world’s second largest fish, growing to more than 10 meters (35 feet), but the basking shark, or Cetorhinus maximus, is an enigma for scientists eager to help preserve the plankton-eating giant after centuries of overfishing.Hunted voraciously for its massive fin—highly prized for sharks’ fin soup in China—as well as its oily liver and meat, global populations of basking shark declined precipitously during the 20th century. The species has struggled to recover because of slow reproduction rates.While the sharks have captured the imagination of sailors for hundreds of years—some think early seafarers mistook the massive sharks swimming in single file for sea monsters—crucial details about their behavior remain elusive to researchers.“It’s a shark that remains very mysterious,” said Alexandra Rohr of the research group APECS, which is based in the Brittany town of Brest and dedicated to the study of sharks, skates and rays.Even population estimates, the age of sexual maturity and where and when the sharks reproduce are not known for certain, Rohr said.They are spotted more frequently during the summer months while in winter they all but vanish from view, leading to theories that they migrate to warmer regions or dive down into the ocean depths.Using new tracking technology, APECS researchers monitoring sharks when they are near the water’s surface have discovered evidence of a much greater migratory range than previously thought.One tagged female was tracked off the coast of northern Scotland on September 20, 2016, and then resurfaced four months later south of the Canary Islands. By May 2017 the shark was back in the Bay of Biscay, south of Brittany.APECS also relies on crowd-sourced information from divers, sailors and other members of the public.Alain Quemere sighted a basking shark during a fishing trip in the Glenan archipelago off the south coast of Brittany and reported details to APECS, enabling a research team to find the shark and fit it with a satellite tracker.“I just saw the tip of his fin,” said Quemere, still enraptured by the memory of his five-hour encounter.“One moment it grazed the front of the boat, which made me laugh because my boat is barely five and a half meters and the shark was eight.”‘Wise, old grandfather’APECS has tagged four sharks so far this year with its new tracking devices, after deploying three in 2016.Some 77 basking sharks were spotted in 2017 from February to September, with most seen in the Bay of Biscay and around 24 spotted in the Mediterranean.“You have the impression of seeing a wise old grandfather, it is beautiful,” said Frederic Bassemayousse, a diver and photographer who has spotted the sharks three times.Like the world’s largest fish, the whale shark, and the smaller megamouth shark, the basking shark is not a predator.It earned its common name for its languid movements near the surface of the water, and it eats plankton, which it filters through ribbed gill slits encircling its head.A single individual is thought capable of sieving nearly an Olympic swimming pool’s worth of water every hour, according to APECS.The International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) now lists it as “vulnerable” across the world and “endangered” in the North Pacific and Northeast Atlantic.Basking sharks and whale sharks were in 2003 put onto the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) “Appendix II,” which bans all trade in parts, unless under stringent conditions.Following the last CITES meeting in 2013, a total of eight species of sharks and all manta rays were included.Overall an estimated 100 million sharks are killed every year, according to an authoritative 2013 study, an amount that conservationists say threatens the survival of many shark species.
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NBC Looking For Filipina Actress To Play Lead Role In New Comedy Series
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['Pol Pinoy']
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29/09/2016 0:00
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NBC has put in development ‘Mail Order Family,’ a half-hour comedy from ‘Superstore’ writer-producer Jackie Clarke.Written and executive produced by Clarke, ‘Mail Order Family‘ is loosely based on Clarke’s family. It follows a widowed single father who orders a mail-order bride from the Philippines to help raise his two preteen daughters.Today, NBC announced it has launched a search for a Filipina or Filipina American actress who will play the lead role in the series.NBC said that no previous acting experience is required but that the actress they are looking for must be a real-life mail-order bride. “We want the acting to be very realistic,” the producers told The Adobo Chronicles.Interested Filipinas are advised to contact NBC directly by mailing a selfie photo in a wedding gown.
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https://adobochronicles.com/2016/09/29/nbc-looking-for-filipina-actress-to-play-lead-role-in-new-comedy-series/
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FILIPINO AMERICAN SAM MILBY WILL PLAY THE ROLE OF THE HULK IN NEW HOLLYWOOD MOVIE
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['Pol Pinoy']
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5/9/2018 0:00
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Move over, Bruce Banner. Marvel Comics revealed Friday that the Hulk in its new Totally Awesome Hulk comic is teen genius Amadeus Cho.Marvel teased the identify of the character over the past month, though speculation about Cho being the new Hulk started much earlier in the summer. But Marvel has now officially confirmed this, and in doing so, makes history: this is the first Marvel series with an Asian-American lead character.Amadeus Cho, also known as Mastermind Excello, is a fictional character appearing in comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Greg Pak and artist Takeshi Miyazawa, the character first appeared in Amazing Fantasy vol. 2 #15 (January 2006). He usually appears as a supporting character or sidekick in books featuring The Avengers, or individual members of that group, such as Hulk or Hercules.So the next big question is, who will play the role of The Hulk in the new film version that Marvel Pictures and Universal Studios will be filming starting this fall? Someone to replace Edward Norton who played The Hulk in the previous film.Of course, it has to be someone who’s Asian or Asian American.Several names have been floated around including John Cho (Star Trek), Harry Shum, Jr. (Glee) and Randall Park (Fresh Off The Boat). But Universal and Marvel thought none of them have the muscular build required of the Hulk character.So it was decided that Filipino actor Sam Milby be given the role.Milby has been making films in the Philippines and has been trying to break the ice in Hollywood to no avail. Well, his time has come. He will definitely make all Filipinos proud.
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https://adobochronicles.com/2015/09/05/filipino-american-sam-milby-will-play-the-role-of-the-hulk-in-new-hollywood-movie/#respond
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FORMER PHILIPPINE PRESIDENT PETITIONS COURT FOR PRISON BY PROXY
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['Pol Pinoy']
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23/06/2017 0:00
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in connection with the indicted, convicted and jailed for plunder committed while in office as president, only to be later pardoned by his successor, Gloria Macapagal Arroyo. Ironically, Arroyo is currently under hospital arrest for a similar offense while being president.Today, Joseph Estrada filed a petition with the Supreme Court of the Philippines to allow him to act as proxy for his son in jail. “It saddens me to see my son locked up, and as a father, I am willing to go to prison in his stead. After all, I’ve already experienced incarceration,” he said. “Besides, my son is too young to spend his life behind bars.”Government lawyers scrambled to file a response to Estrada’s petition, seeking to refute Estrada’s argument for jail proxy, while giving notice to the Commission on Elections to prepare for the eventuality that the Supreme Court will act favorably on the petition.Estrada assumed office as Manila mayor a year ago. A special election may have to be called to fill in the remaining term of Mayor Estrada.
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https://adobochronicles.com/2014/06/23/former-philippine-president-petitions-court-for-prison-by-proxy/
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Washington Post Prints November 9 Edition In Advance
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['Pol Pinoy']
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24/10/2016 0:00
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Who could forget that embarrassing headline in The Chicago Daily Tribune on November 3, 1948 when the newspaper ran the banner headline, “Dewey Defeats Truman?”The opposite was true, however. President Harry S. Truman won an upset victory over Republican challenger and Governor of New York Thomas E. Dewey in the 1948 presidential election.One would think that newspapers of today will do all they can to prevent a repeat of that 1948 fiasco. But not The Washington Post.The Post is so confident that Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton will win in a landslide over her Republican opponent Donald Trump in November 8’s U.S. presidential election that it had decided to print its November 9, 2016 edition in advance.Sources close to Jeff Bezos, owner of The Post, said that the newspaper had pre-printed 1 Million copies, about three times its average daily circulation. Bezos said their November 9 edition will sell like hot cakes.The headline reads: “Madam President!”
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2016/10/24/washington-post-prints-november-9-edition-in-advance/
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U.S. SUPREME COURT UPHOLDS LOWER COURT’S DECISION BANNING MARRIAGE FOR HETEROSEXUAL COUPLES
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['Pol Pinoy']
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8/3/2018 0:00
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Everyone is so focused on the same-sex marriage case now before the U.S. Supreme Court that a recent high court decision on heterosexual marriage went practically unnoticed.On Thursday, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld a decision by the 9th Circuit Court in San Francisco banning the marriage of two heterosexual couples.The case stemmed from a lawsuit filed by a gay couple challenging the marriage between the heterosexual couples in Alpine County, California. The county has a population of 1, 1775 (as of the 2010 census), making it the least populous county in the state.In the lawsuit, Smith & Smith vs. Alipine County, the gay couple sought to invalidate the marriage licenses of two heterosexual couples who were married at Markleeville City Hall. The gay couple, John and Paul Smith (no blood relation), argued that the county cannot grant marriage licenses to the heterosexual couples because it does not extend the same right to gay couples. “It violates the state constitution, particularly the provision for equal rights and protection,” the lawsuit argued.The gay couple won the lawsuit but the decision was challenged by the county, elevating the case to the 9th Circuit Court, which subsequently upheld the original local court decision. The county then filed an appeal before the U.S. Supreme Court.The Supreme Court voted 5 to 4 in favor of the gay couple. Chief Justice John Roberts sided with Justices Kagan, Sotomayor, Ginsburg and Breyer to form the majority ruling. Roberts penned the decision.While the LGBT community considers this a huge victory, it now means that all same-sex marriages will also be invalidated and banned until the Supreme Court issues a decision this summer on the pending case that would pave the way for federal recognition of same-sex marriage.The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments starting April 28, whether all 50 states must allow gay and lesbian couples to marry, positioning it to resolve one of the great civil rights questions in a generation.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2015/03/08/u-s-supreme-court-upholds-lower-courts-decision-banning-marriage-for-heterosexual-couples/
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Jet fighters bomb Abu Sayyaf camps
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2017-02-28 09:28:41+08:00
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Government forces, using FA-50PH jet fighters and artillery units, bombarded an Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) camp in Al Barka town, Basilan Monday early morning.The strike, which took place 2:57 a.m., targeted an ASG camp in Barangay Macalang of the said town, said 1st Infantry Division public affairs office Major Richard Enciso.The attack took place as the military intensified its rescue efforts for hostages still in the clutches of the terrorists.Enciso said the ASG camp is headed by Furuji Indama and Nurhassan Jamiri. Following ground units reported finding blood trails in the bombarded camp.WATCH VIDEO BELOW:Pursuit operations are still ongoing, he added.Monday’s operation came as the military continued rescue operations for kidnap victims being held by the ASG in nearby Sulu.On Sunday, the military said it received information that one of the hostages, German Jurgen Kantner, had been beheaded due to the failure of his government to pay the bandits’ PHP30 million ransom demand.Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) spokesperson Brig. Gen. Restituto Padilla said information is still being validated as no real evidence of the execution has been discovered so far. (PNA)
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http://duterte.today/jet-fighters-bomb-abu-sayyaf-camps/
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Raissa Robles Could Face Child Abuse Charges Over Her Comments On Isabelle Duterte’s Malacañang Photo Shoot
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['Pol Pinoy']
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18/12/2017 0:00
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In a desperate attempt to prove once and for all that she is really an ‘investigative journalist,’ blogger Raissa Robles went all the way to examine documents that indicate Duterte granddaughter Isabelle is not about to celebrate her 18th birthday.It all started with a pre-debut photo shoot inside Malacañang featuring the young Duterte. Yellow bloggers including Robles sharply criticized the event for all the reasons they could muster — from inappropriate use of the palace to donning four different expensive gowns to choosing a blood red-colored gown.Robles claims that her investigation shows that Isabelle is not about to officially become an adult, but is, on the contrary, just 15 years old.Well, Robles takes pride in her revelation, but it also opens up a possible criminal case against her for child abuse.Republic Act 7610 protects Filipinos under the age of 18 from psychological abuse and emotional maltreatment — both of which Robles committed in her blog and Twitter posts criticizing the Malacañang photo shoot.If she had been 18, the law would not have applied to Isabelle. But thanks to Robles, we now know that Paolo Duterte’s daughter is very much a minor.Violation of RA 7610 carries with it a penalty of prison mayor — or up to 6 years in jail.Imagine Robles blogging from inside prison.
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Baron Geisler getting ready for the “Suntukan sa Ace Hardware” on April 15
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2016-04-02 05:18:51+08:00
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It seems that the actor Baron Geisler is getting ready for the viral event called “Suntukan sa Ace Hardware” on April 15, that will be held in Ace Hardware, SM Lucena.People thought that the event is already over after the host canceled the event, but Baron Geisler revived the excitement of the fans after he posted his desire to attend the said event.But who is the opponent of Baron? Some people said that the viral Bulalord is willing to face the actor in exchange of a free cup noodles.Photo Credits: Baron Geisler official Facebook accountAfter reaching 80,000 people willing to go in the event, the host decided to cancel it and leave the decision to the Netizens if they are still going to visit the Ace Hardware in SM Lucena. The reason of the host in canceling the event is not yet known.Even the event is already gone, the excitement of the Netizens is still there and waiting if something is going to happen in the location of the event.
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NEW ROCK STAR: CANADIAN PRIME MINISTER JUSTIN TRUDEAU ECLIPSES ALDUB POPULARITY
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['Pol Pinoy']
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20/11/2017 0:00
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Move over, AlDub. Make way for a new Pinoy (Filipino) rock star and idol. His name is Justin Trudeau. Yes, the same Justin Trudeau who is prime minister of Canada.The young world leader wowed Filipinos — women and men — with his youthful good looks during his Manila visit to attend the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit. He was mobbed by adoring fans wherever he went, and his photograph wearing the traditional Filipino men’s attire, the barong tagalog, put the Philippines’ top models to shame, literally.One of the country’s top film production companies, Viva Films, has reportedly offered Trudeau an exclusive contract to appear in at least three Filipino movies in 2016 — opposite actress, TV host and presidential sister Kris Aquino.The first film is about a woman (Aquino) who falls madly in love with a visiting foreigner who happens to be a married man (Trudeau).The prime minister is reportedly seriously considering the offer.
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https://adobochronicles.com/2015/11/20/new-rock-star-canadian-prime-minister-justin-trudeau-eclipses-aldub-popularity/#respond
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‘Saturday Night Live’ Sanctioned Over Fake News
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['Pol Pinoy']
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3/12/2016 0:00
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In recent weeks, ‘fake’ news on social media has come under heavy attack by those who do not understand the meaning of freedom of speech.As a result, social media giants Facebook and Google have promised to take concrete measures to deal with the proliferation of fake news, trolls and propaganda on the Internet.Now, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has joined the bandwagon to ferret out fake news, this time on television.As its first test case, FCC has sanctioned the popular television show, ‘Saturday Night Live’ over its recent episodes featuring then presidential candidates Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton.In a strongly-worded memorandum to SNL producers, the FCC warned that it will no longer tolerate the TV show’s fake news episodes which have fooled its audience for a long time.The FCC now requires SNL to tag all its episodes by flashing a disclaimer that reads, “This is a joke. This is only a joke.”SNL has appealed the sanction and is scheduled to meet with the FCC on Monday.
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https://adobochronicles.com/2016/12/03/saturday-night-live-sanctioned-over-fake-news/?share=email
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Engineer na nabangga sa harapan ng isang ospital namatay ng hindi man lang nabigyan ng first aid
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2018-03-28 09:22:31+08:00
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A family was disgruntled to a hospital in Antipolo City, after their head of the family who got bumped by a vehicle in front of the said establishment didn’t receive any help from the medical center.The victim was identified as Elmer Hernandez, an engineer living in San Pedro, Laguna.Photo: Edmond HernandezAccording to the Facebook post of DK Zarate of DZXL RMN Manila 558, there’s a possibility that the victim could still be saved if the nurses at the Metro Antipolo Hospital and Medical Center responded to the accident scene.However, Zarate claimed that the management of the hospital refused to help the victim because the people who asked them for help is not a relative of the victim.Zarate also added that the cellphone of the reporter who criticized the hospital for their greediness has been confiscated by the security personnel of the establishment.“May naaksidente sa tapat ng hospital pero ni hindi manlang inasikaso kahit 1st aid wala.Paliwanag nila dapat kamag anak daw ang humingi ng tulong bago sila umaksyon.” Zarate said.Meanwhile, the son of the victim, Edmond Hernandez slammed the hospital for not saving his father from the verge of death.According to him, his father still fought for his survival for 40 minutes and he might survive the accident if the nurses of the said hospital helped the victim.He added that as an engineer, his father can pay the medical expenses.“ANONG KLASENG OSPITAL YAN TUTOK NA TUTOK SA PWESTO NYO PANGYAYARE HINDINYO PINAPASOK DADDY KO! BAKIT PERA NALANG BA? ENGINEER TATAY KO KAYANG BAYARAN KUNG ANO MAN MAGAGASTOS HINDI NAMAN YAN NABARIL PARA HAYAAN YAN AT MAG ANTAY , DAPAT DINALA NA KAGAD!! 40mins pang buhay DADDY KO WALA KAYONG GINAWA! NASA TABI PA NG OSPITAL! MASAYA NA KAYO MAY PINAGLALAMAYAN KAMI?!!” Hernandez said.Photo: Edmond HernandezAs of writing, the management of Metro Antipolo Hospital and Medical Center is not yet releasing an official statement.If proven, the management of the hospital might face penalties for rejecting a dying patient in their establishment.
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Bongbong Marcos Asks Supporters To Write Supreme Court Justices To Declare Him Duly-Elected Vice President
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['Pol Pinoy']
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21/05/2018 0:00
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It’s a campaign that boomeranged.Solita Monsod called on Filipinos to write letters to the Supreme Court Justices to protest their ruling to oust Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno, claiming that people power is more powerful than the people in power.Incarcerated Senator Leila De Lima retweeted Monsod’s message and asked her supporters to write the letters to convince the Justices to reconsider their 8-6 vote.Enter Bongbong Marcos who has a pending petition before the Supreme Court in connection with his claim that he was cheated out of the Vice Presidential elections in 2016.So, Marcos launched his own campaign asking his supporters to write letters to the SC Justices to consider him the duly-elected Vice President of the Philippines.”Eh kung puwede palang basta sumulat sa SC Justices to influence their rulings or decisions, di sali na rin ako diyan” Marcos told The Adobo Chronicles.
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Philippines Renames Benham Rise Underwater Features
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['Pol Pinoy']
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16/02/2018 0:00
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Malacañang on Friday downplayed China’s naming of five underwater features in the Benham Rise, comparing them to food that have Chinese names but are widely enjoyed by Filipinos.“Wag natin palakihin yung issue na nagbigay ng pangalan yung Tsina dun sa mga underwater features na yan,” presidential spokesman Harry Roque said.“Marami naman talagang pangalan na binigay ang tsina no. Siopao, siomai, ampao, pechay, hototay. Pero lahat naman po yan, eh hindi ibig sabihin na sila’y nang-aangkin,” he added.Nevertheless, in order to address the concerns of critics, Roque said that President Duterte has ordered the renaming of the five features to Adobo, Pancit, Kare-Kare, Sinigang, and Pinakbet.All‘s well that ends well.
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MIRROR, MIRROR, WHO’S THE MOST GOOD-LOOKING OF THEM ALL?
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['Pol Pinoy']
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24/10/2017 0:00
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There are close to two hundred heads of state throughout the world — from presidents, to prime ministers, to kings and queens, to, yes, the pope.But who’s the most good-looking of them all?For this Adobo Chronicles poll, we’re focusing on the male heads of state (the women will be in a separate future poll).We’ve narrowed down the list to the top six, and we’d like your opinion by voting in our poll.The candidates:Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, King of Bhutan Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada Joseph Kabila, President of the Democratic Republic of Congo Taavi Roivas, Prime Minister of Estonia Enrique Peña Nieto, President of Mexico Barack Obama, President of the United States.
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Schadenfreude of the Elites: People who want Duterte to fail
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['Oratio Imperata']
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2016-09-19 12:53:53+00:00
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Schadenfreude: Substantiv, feminin – boshafte Freude über das Missgeschick, Unglück eines andern.(Translation: Noun, feminine – malicious pleasure over the misfortune, mishap of someone else.)*An elite class that is free to operate without limits – whether limits imposed by the rule of law or fear of the responses from those harmed by their behavior – is an elite class that will plunder, degrade, and cheat at will, and act endlessly to fortify its own power.– Glenn GreenwaldOur country can achieve a bright economic future only after the powerful elites relinquish their feudal privileges. Under a feudal system, wealth and power are inherited and not earned. They remain protected by the government that “rent-seekers”1 have been corrupting for decades. This is what President Duterte wants to destroy: the oligarchs, the ruling elite, the rent-seekers.These people want Duterte to fail.In the Philippine political economy, rent-seekers bribe government for protection, exclusivity and monopoly of public services. Citizens are forced to use their services because nobody else is allowed to offer them, and because the laws make sure that happens. Rent-seekers fear competition, because deep in their core, without protection they are fragile. They want it so easy, that they piss in their pants when budding entrepreneurs and businessmen threaten them with game-changing innovations.Enemies of changeAnti-Duterte issues like misplaced calls to respect human rights, his trash-talking and rudeness; superficial or trivial observations of his behavior: all smoke screens to hide the true intention of the oligarchs. The powerful elite, under the guise of concern for the common good and human rights, just want to defend their privileges and entitlements that are under threat from Duterte’s economic and political reforms. The elite are showing their true colors. They are clearly against social justice, solidarity, and true economic progress for all in our fledging nation.The elites work under the guise of preserving democracy, upholding the rule of law, protecting human rights, strengthening moral order, practicing decency in political leadership, and improving diplomacy in foreign relations.These oligarchs use these weapons for Duterte destruction with only one selfish end in mind: preserve the status quo. Leveraging every detail of his crass and vulgar speech, employing popular human-rights-for-hire groups to achieve their objectives, the oligarchic elites are desperately hanging on to the last vestiges of entitlements. While they trumpet that the golden geese are fleeing (stupidly forgetting that when the going gets tough, the weak flee while the strong ones stay), they use all the means to preserve as much of what they are about to lose.Quo vadis, Elites and Oligarchs?Sadly, for the moneyed and oligarchic elites, failure is not an option. They want to preserve the status quo at all costs. For Duterte’s detractors, take note: 91% of the Filipinos like what he is doing.2 Their gut feel could not be wrong, these same people who have been excessively taxed, whose incomes and businesses have been raped, pillaged and sacked by indifferent and insensitive governments of the past, poor victims of “Tax the Ripper” and the “Signature Industry”3And for these spoiled brats, their weapons-of-destruction of choice should be easy to sniff (they have been using these for years!):1. Reserve good governance exclusively for the elite.2. Let words speak louder than actions. The complete opposite of the adage “actions speak louder than words”.3. Use “human-rights-for-hire” groups to support their views.44. Use Congress to investigate Duterte’s war against drugs.5. Feed false information to foreign media so Duterte’s leadership looks bad.6. Use social media trolls to destroy the reputation of Duterte and his supporters.7. Insult Duterte supporters by saying they are blind and stupid (Dutertards).I’m sure you can easily add a few more weapons of destruction to this list.Gallery of RoguesWho exactly are these people? Everyone knows them. They control the power industry, giving the Philippines the most expensive electricity in the whole of Asia5 and the 5th highest cost of electricity in the world!6 This is one of the biggest hurdles to business growth in the country, making me wonder why businessmen continue to invest in our country. The answer, I learned, is that they simply pass on the cost to their customers. Boo!As there are power moguls, so too there are the emperors of water, where two conglomerates control the supply of the precious liquid in Metro Manila. These same groups control our telecommunications industry, and their rotten services make me cringe every time I connect to the Internet (slow or no signal), have voice calls (choppy), and pay my bills (expensive).We know them. You know them. When they appear in glossy magazines parading their arrogance, aloofness, and disdainful smugness, we feel that strong sense of entitlement and privilege handed down from generation to generation. Notice too their sharp eyes focused keenly on the bottom line. “Ka-Ching! Ka-Ching! Ka-Ching!” Note their finely shaped ears, listening like demons possessed by the music of the cash register. They want your money. Greed is good, their tentacles gripping the upper echelons of business and political power, including members of the academe who deliberately justify the elite’s birthright to own and control our world.Like the Makati Business Club, legends in their own minds, who continue to raise the flag of righteous indignation by claiming to be civil society’s annointed one. Using economic and business gobbledygook to make them look smart, they excessively distort the business and economic narratives to further their own agenda: continued protection (and funding) of and by the elites and oligarchs.Filipinos deprived of economic privileges cannot understand the elites. All they want are jobs, better infrastructure, cheaper food, water and electricity, less red tape, and honest government servants whom we pay to work for (and not steal from) us.Rent SeekersFor years, I have wondered why families and oligarchs continue to mix business and politics as their path to wealth and power, despite the experience that doing so leads to their eventual downfall. If we learn from history, we can realize that business empires built on the soft sand of political influence carry with them the seeds of their own destruction.Perhaps, the formula is truly diabolical in its ability to captivate the collective ambitions of political and business families as the fastest route to wealth; so they use it, relentlessly, shamefully, the nation and its people be damned.This formula also explains why businessmen become politicians and why politicians become businessmen. They mix business and politics to accumulate and preserve wealth and power. What they don’t realize is that doing so condemns them, and their descendants, to a vicious cycle of corrupt behavior detrimental to themselves, their families, and eventually, to their country. Such behavior is known in academic circles as “rent seeking”8, down which path lies perdition, immorality, and corruption.Rent seeking behavior is the affliction of the rich and the poor, but regardless of income and social class, it is guided by the same twisted logic and moral hazards. Rent seeking perpetuates the image that one need not work hard to earn a living, and that by currying favors and privileges, one can live the life most people only dream about.Unwittingly, a life of comfortable rent seeking would remain an illusion for the majority. Only those willing to enter into a Faustian bargain, ready to sacrifice their reputation and that of their descendants and relegate them to a future life of sleaze and immorality, would remain securely on top of the dung heap.Fortunately, like any other aspect of unenlightened laissez faire capitalism, rent seeking sows the seeds of its own inevitable destruction. That humiliation and disgrace will come is certain. It would only be a matter of when, and when it does, it would do so with the greatest bang for the buck.And the next set of rent seekers takes the stage…Recent developmentsAn all out war against Duterte has been launched by neophyte Senator Leila de Lima and Senator Antonio Trillanes IV during a Senate hearing, where Senators Panfilo Lacson and Allan Peter Cayetano demolished the credibility of witness Edgar Matobato.The Senate hearing, which ended in a clash of words between Senators Trillanes and Cayetano, showed the ex-military man as a devious, self-righteous, and pompous character, engaging in an asinine stunt that did more harm than good in their efforts to make President Duterte look bad.A few days after the incident, Senator Trillanes (to his credit) apologized to Senator Cayetano, which only proves that…Until my next article.Citations:* http://www.duden.de/suchen/dudenonline/schadenfreude1.Krueger, A. O., (1974), “The Political Economy of the Rent-Seeking Society,” The American Economic Review.2.Adel, Rosette. (2016, July 20). 91% of Filipinos trust Duterte-Pulse Asia. The Philippine Star. Retrieved from http://www.philstar.com/headlines/2016/07/20/1604814/91-filipinos-trust-duterte-pulse-asia3.De Leon, C.. (2016, Sept. 4). Human rights for hire. Manila Times. Retrieved from http://www.manilatimes.net/human-rights-for-hire/283828/4.De Leon, C.. (2016, June 14). Government Service: A “signature Industry” Duterte will change. Manila Times. Retrieved from http://www.manilatimes.net/government-service-a-signature-industry-duterte-will-change/267893/5.INFOGRAPHIC: Top power players in the Philippines. (2014, July 31). Rappler. Retrieved from http://www.rappler.com/rich-media/14729-infographic-top-power-players-in-the-philippines6.Gonzales, I.C.. (2013, Oct. 7). Phl power rates among highest in Asia. The Philippine Star. Retrieved from http://www.philstar.com/business/2013/10/07/1242233/phl-power-rates-among-highest-asia7.DeWall, D.. (2016, April 9). Philippines has the 5th highest cost of electricity in the world. The Philippines plus. Retrived from http://www.philippinesplus.com/2016/04/09/philippines-5th-highest-cost-electricity-world/8.Tullock, G. (1998), “The Fundamentals of Rent-Seeking,” The Locke Luminary[Photo courtesy Inquirer.net]
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Ninoy Aquino is a "hero"
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['Oratio Imperata']
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2018-05-31 02:08:50+00:00
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If death makes one a “hero” then every human being who’s ever lived may as well be called a “hero”. And yet, the simple fact that the late former Senator Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr ended up dead on the tarmac of the then-named Manila International Airport (MIA) in 1983 seems to be the biggest argument the Opposition has to offer to justify the renaming of the MIA to the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) in 1987.That’s just plain lazy thinking. Worse, the propaganda campaign to raise Aquino’s name to god status set the platform for three decades of necropolitics, the use of dead people to pave the way for the grooming of election “winnables”. Necropolitics had, unfortunately, become a cancerous tradition in Philippine politics. This is why Filipino politicians had become so reviled — because it became an appalling, morbid substitute to verifiable and measureable achievement in candidates’ scorecards.We can see how far these necropolitics cultists (since then known as the Yellowtards) have gone to infest the Filipino mind with this bizarre death-delivers-political-results mindset. They made publishing images of corpses on newspapers and exhibiting them before TV cameras normal. They even turned the sillhouette of Aquino lying on the tarmac into a party logo! That’s almost a sacrilege to Christendom’s practice of using the image of Jesus Christ dying on the cross as its defining symbol. Are the Yellowtards suggesting that Ninoy Aquino is a peer of Jesus Christ in the annals of history?Now if I were a Yellowtard, I’d probably still have a lot to work with using this idtiotic dead-therefore-hero argument — like “if Ninoy did not die on the tarmac, I wouldn’t be able to enjoy free speech”. And this classic: “Ninoy did not have to come home but he did anyway because the Filipino is worth dying for”.But the Inquirer Editor had other, more lame, ideas to put forth as arguments to oppose renaming the NAIA back to the MIA. She went down the whatabout-this-whatabout-that path by citing other instances where airports were named after personalities…The uninformed point out that the Philippines is the only country to have an airport named after a person. They have apparently not heard of JFK Airport in New York, Leonardo da Vinci Airport in Rome, and other airports named after Marco Polo, Charles M. Schulz (yes, of “Peanuts” fame), Bill and Hillary Clinton, football player Cristiano Ronaldo, James Bond creator Ian Fleming, Beatle John Lennon, former first lady Imelda Marcos (in Mati, Davao Oriental), and former president Diosdado Macapagal (in Clark, Pampanga), among many, many more.But did Ninoy Aquino oversee a space programme that landed a man on the moon? Did he lay the foundation for wondrous works of engineering? Did he bring Europe in contact with the mysterious orient, create a beloved set of cartoon characters that inspired generations of people, lead the planet’s mightiest nation under liberalist ideals, or create a literary and film franchise that earned hundreds of millions in royalties and receipts?Oh but Ninoy Aquino died. For the Filipino. In the name of “freedom”.That’s nice.According to the Yellowtards themselves, there are many more amongst their ranks who are willing to do the same (so we are told ad infinitum). What’s so special about Ninoy, then if there are a thousand others like him who possess this special human ability to die?I do agree that the “debate” surrounding the renaming (or not) of the NAIA back to just plain MIA needs to be had. And the points of both sides need to be raised and considered. We all hope, however, that intelligent points serve as currency for this debate — not the pathetic appeals to emotion the Inquirer editor used to represent the Yellowtard side. That’s just plain lazy thinking.
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Get Real Philippines
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https://www.getrealphilippines.com/2018/05/ninoy-aquino-is-a-hero-because-he-died/
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THE ADOBO CHRONICLES’ PREDICTION FOR “ASIA’S GOT TALENT”: IT WILL NOT BE UP TO THE FILIPINOS
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['Pol Pinoy']
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8/5/2018 0:00
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Flores.While we wait for the final results, we would like to conduct a poll on who among the Filipino acts you would like to win AGT:
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2015/05/08/the-adobo-chronicles-prediction-for-asias-got-talent-it-will-not-be-up-to-the-filipinos/?share=email
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The Philippines needs FILIPINO investment more than foreign investment
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['Oratio Imperata']
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2018-03-06 03:02:06+00:00
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News is getting around that contrary to what doomsayers in the Philippine Opposition (led by their obsolete thought leaders in the Liberal Party, a.k.a. the Yellowtards) are saying, investors remain bullish about the Philippines. Indeed, a recent report published by Business Insider ranked the Philippines Number One in a list of “the best countries to invest in now”. One begins to wonder: Are the Opposition really misreading how well the Philippines is doing? Or are they just painting the Philippines under a bad light just to make the government of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte look bad?The Business Insider report flies in the face of attempts by the Opposition to conscript Western media to the task of smearing the Philippine government. Over the last year-and-a-half of Duterte’s term thus far, a campaign to make the Philippines look like a failed state before the global community formed a key pillar of the Philippine Opposition’s strategy. The thinking there, presumably, is that attracting foreign pressure and, more importantly, foreign sanctions, would create an environment of discontent in the Philippines that would make it ripe for an Opposition political coup to return to power. That coup, may come in the form of that all-too-familiar “people power revolution” (a euphemism for good old fashioned coup d’état) or an impeachment bid both aimed at a premature change in government. It could also come in the form of a re-taking of seats in the legislature by people “friendly” to the opposition agenda and, in the process, make Congress more collectively hostile to Malacanang. In all these cases, popular support is required. Bizarrely, the Opposition seem to think slandering the Philippines on the world stage will gain them that support.In short, the Opposition aims to destabilise the Philippines just to further their political agenda. Rather than serve Filipinos by attracting investment, the Philippine Opposition aims to chase it away. It is quite remarkable then that the Business Insider report delivers counterintuitive insight to a society inundated with messages of doom produced by its own mass media industry. The Philippines is, indeed, a magnet for foreign investment nowadays considering that it is foreigners who see potential in it that seems to escape its locals.Therein lies the call to action to all Filipinos to see the appalling nature of the thought leadership that imprison’s the Opposition today. Rather than encourage Filipinos to invest in themselves and their country, they, instead, continue a sad Filipino tradition of looking to anything and everything foreign for validation and salvation. This is not surprising when one considers that the Opposition (specifically the Yellowtards that lead them) have always preached beholdenness to heroes as the path to progress. In reality, succeeding in today’s world requires quite the opposite: relying on one’s self.Self-reliance and an ability to chart one’s own path and develop original ideas is what underpins success in today’s world. Rather than wean Filipinos off reliance on the ideas of old colonial masters, the Opposition remain adamant in sustaining the debilitating colonial mentality that had long been a cornerstone of Philippine society’s edifice of dysfunction. The preference of the Opposition for the retrospective to the point of addiction to the obsolete can be seen in the way it continues to use the “Martial Law Years” of the late former President Ferdinand Marcos as its narrative’s key bogeyman and the 1986 EDSA “people power revolution” as the be-all-end-climax of its idiotic mythology. Overlaid upon this narrative is the triumph of Western liberalism — the antithesis, we are told, of the evil authoritarian demons that, Opposition “thought leaders” imagine, continue to haunt Philippine politics.It is under this light that the abject failure of the Opposition to offer a viable and compelling alternative to the powerful and popular vision of the Duterte government can be best appreciated. The Opposition had one job: to formulate an alternative constructive path. In that sense, it is not Duterte who is “failing” Philippine democracy as the Opposition “thought leaders” assert. It is the Opposition who are failing democracy — because they continue to fail to do their job. Duterte has, as far as can be observed, consistently encouraged Filipinos to invest in their country. The Opposition, rather than contribute to that goal albeit via an alternative option to the Duterte way have, instead, encouraged Filipinos to remain a mendicant society. They do that because it serves their agenda and not that of the Filipino people.
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Get Real Philippines
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https://www.getrealphilippines.com/2018/03/the-philippines-needs-filipino-investment-more-than-foreign-investment/#comments
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VP Leni Robredo To Gatecrash Malacañang Christmas Party
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['Pol Pinoy']
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10/12/2017 0:00
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Vice President Leni Robredo has had enough of being uninvited to or disinvited from the government’s official functions — from Cabinet meetings to the ‘vin d’honneur’ for diplomats, to the Miss Universe pageant and the ASEAN Summit gala.Now, unconfirmed reports indicate that Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said Vice President Leni Robredo is the first VP in the Philippine history not to be invited to the traditional Malacañang Christmas Party on December 23.In an exclusive interview with The Adobo Chronicles, Office of the Vice President (OVP) spokesperson Georgina Hernandez said that Robredo will no longer tolerate being snubbed or taken for granted.”She has decided to gatecrash the Malacañang Christmas Party to assert her status as the officially-elected Vice President of the Philippines,” Hernandez said.It wasn’t clear how Robredo will be able to enter Malacañang on December 23 if she is not on the official guestlist.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2017/12/10/vp-leni-robredo-to-gatecrash-malacanang-christmas-party/
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PHILIPPINES PRESIDENT NOW HOLDS GUINNESS WORLD RECORD FOR LONGEST SONA
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['Pol Pinoy']
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27/07/2018 0:00
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It’s official. Philippines President NoyNoy Aquino now holds the Guinness World Record for the longest State of the Nation Address (SONA).Aquino delivered his last SONA Monday night before a joint session of Congress. From his first word to the last, it took him two hours and ten minutes, beating all other lenghty SONAs anywhere in the world.In the U.S., most presidents keep their State of the Union Address (SOTU) under one hour, although occasionally they would go over. President Bill Clinton holds the U.S. record for the longest SOTU for his January 27, 2000 address which ran for one hour, twenty eight minutes and forty nine seconds.Aquino’s SONA was occasionally interrupted by brief applause, yawns, a sip of water and his smoker’s cough.The Guinness World Record will go down in history as the greatest legacy of any Philippine president, dead or alive.Click HERE for highlights of Aquino’s last SONA.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2015/07/27/philippines-president-now-holds-guinness-world-record-for-longest-sona/#respond
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PHILIPPINES IS FIRST THIRD WORLD COUNTRY TO BUILD A SUBMARINE
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['Pol Pinoy']
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22/08/2018 0:00
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Say what you will about him, but President NoyNoy Aquino has achieved more world records for the Philippines than any of his predecessors.Today, the Philippine Navy unveiled its new submarine, the first ever built by a Third World country.The Philippines now joins First World countries like the U.S., Japan, Russia, China, the U.K. and others in having a locally-built submarine in its fleet of sea vessels. The Philippine submarine is being acclaimed as the best-looking of all submarines in the world. It is green in color, unlike all other submarines that are colored a boring gray, black or brown; and it is fully airconditioned with wi-fi on board. It operates in water and on land, especially during times of severe floods in Metro Manila and other urban centers in the country.“We couldn’t have achieved this new milestone had it not been for my policy of pursuing a straight path (Daang Matuwid),” Aquino said. “We were able to minimize government corruption and waste which enabled us to use our resources to beef up our defense system, including building our own, indigenous yet world-class submarine.”
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2015/08/22/philippines-is-first-third-world-country-to-build-a-submarine/
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IN PHOTOS: 9,000 drug users,pushers surrender in Pampanga
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2016-07-21 12:36:03+08:00
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There were 9,200 drug dependents surrendered in Pampanga Thursday morning after the Philippine National Police strengthen its mission to combat drugs in the country as mandated by President Rodrigo Duterte.Thousands of drug users and pushers were killed by the authorities after they refused to surrender and fought back instead in the said province. The killings might be one of the reasons why they surrendered.PNP Chief Ronal Bato Dela Rosa already warned them after surrendering. They must change their ways and stop dealing drugs after clearing their name in the watchlist.” Hindi ibig sabihin tapos na ang responsibilidad ninyo after mag surrender. Kung hindi pa rin kayo magbago, madali namin kayong mahanap dahil may record na kami sa inyo.” Dela Rosa said in one of his interviews.Look the photos below:For more exciting stories, LIKE OUR FACEBOOK:
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The Rainbowization Of San Francisco’s Gay Castro Street
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['Pol Pinoy']
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30/04/2016 0:00
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As if the giant rainbow flag at San Francisco’s Market and Castro streets were not enough to let people know they are in the gayest district of the City by the Bay, the area’s pedestrian lanes were also painted ROYGBV (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, violet).But wait, that wasn’t quite enough either. Today, the city unveiled the rainbow-colored lights lining the escalators leading to and from the Castro Street MUNI train station.Just one more thing, and we’re all set. What can we do to the famous MUNI F Line that begins and ends at Castro?Aha! Don’t give Scott Wiener any ideas.Wiener, who represents the Castro on the SF Board of Supervisors told The Adobo Chronicles that on Monday, he will file a board resolution that would order MUNI to paint all of its trains on the F Line with the colors of the rainbow and decorate them with — what else — rainbow banners. He said that doing so will result in more tourist visits to the area and ultimately benefit the Castro Street businesses — at least those that continue to be open and afford the skyrocketing rent.LGBT advocates, or anyone opposing the proposed measure are advised to show up at City Hall on Monday when the Board of Supes take up Wiener’s proposal.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2016/04/30/the-rainbowization-of-san-franciscos-gay-castro-street/
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