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Pro-Duterte blogger Sass Sasot reacts on journalist Pia Ranada Robles report: “You are publishing fake information!” | ['View All Posts Pinoytrending'] | 2017-01-10 01:52:48+08:00 | Pro-Duterte blogger Sass Rogando Sasot reacted on the article of Journalist Pia Ranada Robles about the latest controversy that the camp of Vice President Leni Robredo facing.She accused Pia Ranada Robles of putting wrong information in her article and spinning the issue to save the image of the Vice President.Sasot explained the real issues about the shocking revelation that she posted on her Facebook page last week.In her live video, she corrected the information that written by the journalist on the issue of Leni Robredo.She pointed out that there are two issues in the exposè, first is the social media strategy of the Office of the Vice President instructing it’s “communities” to discredit the Pro-Duterte Netizens and bloggers like Sass, Mocha and Thinking Pinoy.Second was the desire of the members of the internet group which include Fil-Am Millionaire and Philanthropist Loida Nicolas-Lewis to oust President Rodrigo Duterte by asking him to resign.She said that the Vice President was directly implicated because of the instructions came from her office.She also said that the spokesperson of the Vice President Georgina Hernandez and even Leni Robredo itself is not denying the social media strategy of the OVP disclosed by Sasot.After explaining, Sasot released tirades against Pia Ranada because of the article written by the Rappler Journalist.Sasot was angered after the journalist said that Sassot is an anonymous blogger.As an evidence that the news company knows that she’s not anonymous, Sasot showed an article written by herself on Rappler.Sasot denied that she concluded that the Vice President was conniving with plotters to oust the President and challenged Ranada to show evidence that would prove what’s written in her article.She also showed the web cache of the group on her live video to correct the alleged mistakes of Pia Ranada-Robles in her article.Sasot also said that there’s no problem if the Office of the Vice President is monitoring the criticisms against Leni Robredo, but it’s wrong that the OVP instructed to discredit the private citizens who’s critical of the actions of the Vice President.She accused the news company where Pia Ranada works of spreading ideas that the government is paying the Pro-Duterte bloggers to criticize Leni Robredo.Sassot demanded Ranada to issue an erratum for what she written about the blogger.Ranada is not yet giving any statement on the tirades of Sasot.Watch the live video of Sasot here: | Pinoytrending Altervista | https://pinoytrending.altervista.org/duterte-blogger-sass-sasot-angered-rapplers-pia-ranada-robles-reports/ |
CALIFORNIA BANS ALL PORK IMPORTS FROM THE PHILIPPINES | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 6/3/2018 0:00 | If you live in California and you like Filipino food, you had better stock up on your packaged tocino or longganisa.Effective March 15, 2015, the state of California will impose a comprehensive ban on all pork imports from the Philippines. The ban covers livestock, frozen meat and packaged pork-based food items.The Manila government immediately criticized the move, saying that California is merely retaliating for a recent ban on chicken imports from California imposed by the Philippines. The chicken ban was a result of confirmed cases of Avian or Bird Flu found in several chicken farms in California.But California Governor Jerry Brown told reporters that the state’s decision to ban Philippine pork imports was the result of a series of serious considerations which began after Filipino business people and senators were accused and jailed for the pork barrel scandal which defrauded taxpayers of some Ten Billion Pesos. The pork barrel money allegedly went into the pockets of the individuals accused of the massive scam.“We’re simply taking precaution to make sure that our state government, especially our state legislature, will not engage in similar pork scams ” Brown said.The price of pork in the world market currently averages $198.00 per barrel.U.S. imports of agricultural products from the Philippines totaled $991 million in 2013 alone. The California ban on pork imports will hurt the Philippines’ overall revenue from its exports to the U.S., since California is recognized as having one of the largest economies in the world. | Adobo Chronicles | https://adobochronicles.com/2015/03/06/california-bans-all-pork-imports-from-the-philippines/ |
INVESTIGATIVE REPORT: CALIFORNIA’S DROUGHT IS THE RESULT OF AN ARMED FORCES WEATHER PROJECT IN ALASKA | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 6/6/2018 0:00 | The United States is probably still decades away from being able to predict earthquakes, but it already has the technology to alter the weather and atmosphere.The Air Force has been doing it for years as part of the $300 Million High Frequency Active Auroral Research Project (HAARP) in Gakona, Alaska.David Walker, deputy assistant secretary of the Air Force for science, technology and engineering, dropped a bombshell in answer to a question asked during a congressional hearing in relation to the dismantling of HAARP this summer.Walker said this is “not an area that we have any need for in the future” and it would not be a good use of Air Force research funds to keep HAARP going. “We’re moving on to other ways of managing the ionosphere, which the HAARP was really designed to do,” he said, “is to inject energy into the ionosphere to be able to actually control it. But that work has been completed.”Indeed, the work has been completed and California has been on the receiving end of the weather-altering technology. The Golden State is now experiencing the worst drought in its history.The Adobo Chronicles learned from confidential sources that the Air Force project was jointly funded by the Alaska state government way back when Sarah Palin was governor. She apparently was jealous that California was outpacing Alaska as the country’s largest and most successful economy. Palin wanted Alaska to have that distinction so that she would have something to boast about during her candidacy for vice president.But everything has backfired. Aside from causing the drought in California, HAARP has also led to the unstoppable melting of ice in Alaska.The Obama administration is reportedly preparing to sue Palin in federal court for economic sabotage and conspiracy to bring about severe weather disturbance. | Adobo Chronicles | https://adobochronicles.com/2015/06/06/investigative-report-californias-drought-is-the-result-of-an-armed-forces-weather-project-in-alaska/#respond |
What Duterte camp thinks about Trillanes allegations? | [] | 2016-04-27 15:55:31+08:00 | Senator Antonio Trillanes IV, a Vice-President candidate, accused Davao City Mayor Rody Duterte for an undeclared wealth deposited in the Bank of Philippine Islands amounting to P211 million.Trillanes accused the presidential frontrunner for not declaring the huge amount to his statement of assets, liabilities, and networth (SALN)“I stand by my track record in exposing political pretenders like Mayor Duterte. I am now so motivated to make sure that he doesn’t become the president of our country” Trillanes said who also challenged Duterte to sue him for libel.Duterte’s spokesperson Peter Laviña denied the accusation and said suing Trillanes would just be a waste of time.“It’s part of the smear campaign being raised against the mayor especially right now. His opponents are practicing crab mentality, trying to him down with all these baseless accusations” Laviña said.Duterte camps also said that since BPI’s name is being dragged by Trillanes, they will also seek legal advice from Duterte’s attorney if they need to ask BPI’s statement regarding the accusation.“They have to issue a statement whether this is correct or not” Laviña said.Duterte’s running mate, Sen.Alan Peter Cayetano hit back Trillanes describing him a ‘principled man who resorted to a cheap and shameful gimmick’.“It’s a pitiful sight to see Senator Trillanes reduce himself from being a protector of the people to a ‘POEtector’ “, Cayetano said.Last March 2016, only Mayor Duterte and Sen.Cayetano signed a manifesto to show the candidates’ bank accounts to the public.Any thoughts on this story? Leave your comments below! | Duterte Daily Stories | http://duterte.today/duterte-camp-thinks-trillanes-allegations/ |
Raissa Robles Says She Now Feels Safe In Her Country Under Duterte | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 8/11/2017 0:00 | The Adobo Chronicles caught up with book author and blogger Raissa Robles as she stepped off the plane that brought her back to Manila from her whirlwind tour of the United States.We were surprised when she told us that she now feels safe in her own country.While touring the United States, her talks were met with angry comments from audience members because of her anti-Duterte stance.”I’ve had a coming together with Jesus,” Robles said, “and I feel much more safe in my country now than in 2012 when NoyNoy Aquino was still president.Apparently, Robles was referring to a statement she issued back then when she said that she doesn’t feel safe in her own country. | Adobo Chronicles | https://adobochronicles.com/2017/11/08/raissa-robles-says-she-now-feels-safe-in-her-country-under-duterte/#respond |
APPLE UNVEILS ITS NEXT GENERATION MOBILE DEVICE: THE iPEED | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 1/8/2017 0:00 | iMac, iPod, iPhone, iPad, and now what? iPeed?Apple, the leading manufacturer of computers and smart mobile devices, has just announced its newest product, the iPeed. It was unveiled at a developer conference held this morning at the Mandalay Bay conference center in Las Vegas.The new device is geared towards busy mothers of newborn babies as well as their baby sitters. It is an early-warning device clipped to baby diapers which sends a signal to the mother’s or baby sitter’s iPhone or other mobile device. When the baby pees, the device immediately senses the bioactivity and sends a beeping sound to the bluetooth-connected device. This will then alert the adults of the need to change the baby’s diaper.Right now, the iPeed can only be used with iOS devices. Android users will have to wait another year for a compatible version.The iPeed will retail for $29.99, iPhone or mobile device not included. | Adobo Chronicles | https://adobochronicles.com/2014/08/01/apple-unveils-its-next-generation-mobile-device-the-ipeed/?share=email |
Sen. Trillanes says difficult BBC interview ‘proudest moment’ of his life | ['View All Posts Pinoytrending'] | 2017-06-27 18:26:16+08:00 | Senator Antonio Trillanes IV released a statement on Monday and responded to the people who criticized his BBC Interview with Stephen Sackur.Trillanes unaffected by the criticisms that he received because of his recent BBC Interview.Trillanes said that being interviewed in a popular yet most difficult talkshow for any guest was the proudest moment of his public life.Senator Antonio Trillanes IV seems not affected by the netizens who mocked him after they watched his interview with BBC’s HARDtalk host Stephen Sackur.Last week, the video of Trillanes being interviewed by Stephen Sackur has gone viral on the internet after the netizens saw that the international journalist made the interview difficult for the Filipino senator.Trillanes said that being interviewed in the most difficult talkshow for any guest was one of the proudest moments of his life.“It is what it is. People who watched the full interview (not the spliced one) are entitled to their own opinions. The haters will hate; the believers will believe,” Trillanes said in a statement.“Personally, knowing the impact of the interview to the global audience and knowing now that ‘Hardtalk’ is very popular yet the most difficult talkshow for any guest, I can honestly say that it is one of the proudest moments in my public life,” he added.Sackur made the interview difficult to Trillanes after he said that the senator’s comment seemed “out of tune” and “inharmonious” with the beliefs of the ordinary Filipinos since President Duterte still remain popular in the Philippines despite of tremendous amount of accusations and criticisms that he received from the opposition.But Trillanes said that President Rodrigo Duterte’s alleged propaganda machine controlled the minds of the Filipino people and they said that “they don’t really get to know the magnitude of the damage Duterte has done,”Sackur also pointed out that Duterte still enjoying high approval rate despite of the controversies.Trillanes responded and he said that Sackur cited the old rating of President Rodrigo Duterte and he believes that the Filipino leader’s popularity would shrink because more and more Filipinos were already informed by the damage done by the President.Sackur interrupted Trillanes and said that if Western politicians got a 75 percent approval rating, it would be the happiest day of their life.You can watch the whole interview here: | Pinoytrending Altervista | https://pinoytrending.altervista.org/sen-trillanes-says-difficult-bbc-interview-proudest-moment-public-life/ |
Senatorial candidate and former DILG Sec Rafael Alunan: Why I Support Duterte for President | [] | 2016-04-30 13:54:38+00:00 | I was interviewed by a foreign journalist yesterday. She asked why I was supporting Rodrigo Duterte (Du30) despite all the negative press about him.First, I said that he and I had the opportunity to work together for peace and order during my time as Secretary of the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG). I know what he did and how he did it. It was tough law enforcement within the bounds of lawful authority, not extra-judicial killings or we would have arrested him as we did abusive local officials during the Ramos era.Second, mudslinging and muckraking is standard operating procedure in politics. It goes with the territory. What’s needed is personal research and discernment whether there’s truth to it or disinformation gladly peddled by agents of the opposition disguised as journalists.Third, he is open about his faults and admits them publicly, like he has a bad mouth and that he womanized when he and his first wife separated. He says he may have all those rough edges but he delivers good government. And that is not hard to believe because he has Davao City to showcase with very satisfied stakeholders.Fourth, he enables economic development by providing clean governance and tough law enforcement. Businesses in Davao flourish on that account where the ease and cost of doing business there has earned high praises from both local and foreign investors.Fifth, in this country controversy and/or confrontation gain the most publicity. Du30 pushes the envelope about himself, his persona, and tells the public, “This is who I am. If you don’t like it, don’t vote for me.” That is a good quality of a leader who knows who he is and what he can do. I also know that he listens and is humble to admit mistakes.Sixth, he personifies the masa who look to him as their equalizer, the way government ought to be for those who have less in life. To them he is the real deal, nothing plastic or contrived there. The elite don’t know how to deal with that because they’ve been disconnected from the masa for so long and subconsciously fear the loss of privilege, entitlement and impunity.Seventh, what he’s done for Davao City over a span of 22 years is his paradigm for the country. If Davao is a microcosm of the Philippines, his success there can be assumed to be replicated on a national scale. The people around the country sense that and are placing their trust in him. International aid agencies and foreign businessmen know and appreciate his capacity as a public servant.Eight, if I may add, he has a risk reduction, emergency preparedness and crisis management mindset which aims to save lives and protect property. Years of crises honed his mindset and skill sets that would do him well in the presidency as he tackles the nation’s man-made and natural disasters in the years ahead.Is that his defense? No, he can ably defend himself. These are my views, how I see him beyond his mistakes as to what he can do for the greater good and the national interest. We have monumental problems that have grown because of negligence and inattention.He is putting things in proper perspective by spelling out the priorities necessary for genuine nation-building – a peaceful, just and lawful society that must underpin the country’s sustainable development.I hope I’ve enlightened some of you who remain skeptical about Du30. As for Alan Peter Cayetano, he has the best credentials of all in terms of being matino and mahusay and to serve as Du30’s vice-president. All things being equal among his rivals, my assessment is that AP’s moral character and experience in governance gives him the edge over the others.This is Raffy Alunan, kakampi ng bayan, No.3 sa balota, Senado 2016. | Get Real Philippines | https://www.getrealphilippines.com/2016/04/senatorial-candidate-former-dilg-sec-rafael-alunan-support-duterte-president/#comments |
RUSSIA SUSPENDS VISA REQUIREMENTS, SUBSIDIZES AIRFARE AND GIVES AWAY FREE OLYMPIC TICKETS | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 10/2/2017 0:00 | Russia is trying hard to put its best foot forward in hosting the 2014 Winter Olympics, but scenes showing empty seats at the Iceberg Skating Palace and other venues are causing a big headache for President Vladimir Putin and Russian Olympic officials.In an emergency meeting held at the Kremlin, the Russian government has decided to suspend all travel visa requirements as well as give away Olympic venue tickets in order to fill the empty seats. It is also considering subsidizing airfares from anywhere in the world to Sochi for the next two weeks.The Putin government has also reportedly paid NBC and other media companies covering the winter games to refrain from photographing or aiming their television cameras at the empty seats during all scheduled events. | Adobo Chronicles | https://adobochronicles.com/2014/02/10/russia-suspends-visa-requirements-subsidizes-airfare-and-gives-away-free-olympic-tickets/?share=email |
CNN HIRES KIM KARDASHIAN FOR PRIME TIME | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 5/12/2016 0:00 | who admits his name sounds like “hooker,” revealed that CNN has signed a 3-year contract with reality TV personality Kim Kardashian to anchor a prime time hour-long show titled “KKG 24/7.” Kardasian will discuss with invited pundits the latest gossip in politics, entertainment and world events.” “KKG” is the acronym for Kim Kardashian Gossip.“KKG 24/7” will reportedly replace Anderson Cooper’s “AC 360.” It isn’t known whether “AC 360” will go off the air.Last month, The Adobo Chronicles reported that Cooper has been nominated by President Obama to be the next U.S. ambassador to the Philippines, after his outstanding live coverage of the aftermath of Typhoon Haiyan. Now that Cooper has been bumped off CNN, will he finally become Ambassador Cooper? | Adobo Chronicles | https://adobochronicles.com/2013/12/05/cnn-hires-kim-kardashian-for-prime-time/ |
Philippine President Aquino Proud Of His Greatest Legacy: Beauty Pageant Crowns | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 1/1/2016 0:00 | It’s 2016 and Philippine President NoyNoy Aquino has delivered his last New Year’s message to the Filipino people. His term ends in June after his successor is elected in the upcoming May presidential elections.Like most heads of state, Aquino outlined his administration’s accomplishments and in no uncertain terms, he listed his top legacy as the grand slam of international beauty pageant crowns that the Philippines has achieved, especially in 2015.In the year just passed, the Philippines won six international beauty pageant crowns: Miss Universe, Miss Globe, Miss Earth, Miss Scuba International, Miss International Beauty, and Miss Tourism Queen of the Year.“Sa ilalim ng aking administrasyon, nakamit na natin and pinakamimithi nating karangalan bilang pangunahing bansa sa pandaigdigang timpalak kagandahan.” he said. (Under my administration, we have achieved our goal and honor of being the leading country in the field of world beauty contests).In addition to the 2015 crowns, the Philippines also won the coveted titles of Miss World, Miss International, Miss Supranatipnal, not to mention the country’s consistent standing in international pageants as among the top 10, and oftentimes top 5, finalists. And these all happened under the Aquino administration.Aquino is known to many as a connoisieur of beauty and was once rumored to be dating Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach, the newly-crowned Miss Universe. | Adobo Chronicles | https://adobochronicles.com/2016/01/01/philippine-president-aquino-proud-of-his-greatest-legacy-beauty-pageant-crowns/ |
Leni Robredo proclaimed ‘vice president’! Altogether now: ‘Ang bayan kong Pilipiiiinaaassz…’ | [] | 2016-05-27 14:16:16+00:00 | Congratulations are in order for “vice president” Leni Robredo. At least the billions Uncle Peping spent yielded a bit of return-on-investment (ROI). The real question is a bit more confronting, however:Do Filipinos deserve the same congratulations for Robredo’s “win”?Think about it. Filipinos elected a prayerful widow to a top executive office. Again. What has really been achieved?More important to note is the bigger context. Rodrigo Duterte’s ascent to power is now widely regarded to be the result of a protest vote — a vote against President Benigno Simeon ‘BS’ Aquino III’s legacy which, itself, is the culmination of the 30-year legacy of the original Prayerful Widow, the late former President Cory Aquino.So can the proclamation of Leni Robredo by the Philippines’ biggest criminal syndicate be considered a “win” for the Philippines? For Robredo’s supporters, the answer will, of course, be a resounding YES! “Leni is my VP!” and all that. Why? Because Leni, we are told, saved the Filipino people from “another Marcos”.And so this raises an even more confronting question:What is more profoundly embarrassing to the global community? Another Marcos being elected? Or another prayerful housewife ascending power?The answer to that question, of course depends on how Filipinos want to style their collective character. For now, the more important principle to note that is relevant here is the notion of how Filipinos expect different results and yet choose to do the same things over and over again. Even more noteworthy is the irony that escapes Robredo’s supporters, many of whom, for the very same reason they support her, deeply detest Duterte. That irony is in coming back to square one — back to the nostalgia of 1986 when a widow clad in yellow “won”. Thus a comfy familiarity serves as the backdrop to the euphoria of a clique of Filipino society suffering minds imprisoned by an obsolete political spell.This is the widow that set the Philippines down the path to a point that left voters no choice but to vote on the basis of a protest. I was talking about Cory, by the way. With regard to “vice president” Leni Robredo, all we can do for now is ye ol’ familiar…Abangan ang susunod na kabanata. | Get Real Philippines | https://www.getrealphilippines.com/2016/05/leni-robredo-proclaimed-vice-president-altogether-now-ang-bayan-kong-pilipiiiinaaassz/ |
Catholic Church Cries Foul Over Bikini Open At Ati-Atihan Festivities, Here’s Why | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 19/01/2018 0:00 | It’s that time of year when Kalibo transforms into a mardi-gras world to celebrate the Ati-Atihan Festival, commemorating the feast of the Sto. Niño, or the child Jesus.The Catholic Church — despite the festival’s commercialization for decades now — maintains that Ati-Atihan remains, and should remain, a religious festival.And so, when a Mr. and Miss Bikini Open was held in conjunction with the festivities, Fr. Joesel Quan cried ‘foul.’ He bemoaned the attire of the contestants.However, a young altar boy close to Fr. Quan, who spoke on condition of anonymity, told The Adobo Chronicles that the real reason the priest was concerned and disappointed was because the chosen bikini attires of the contestants were not ‘revealing enough.’”Father was so looking forward to the event, and even volunteered to be a judge. But when all was said and done, he was not happy and instead publicly complained about the impropriety of the extra-curricular event. | Adobo Chronicles | https://adobochronicles.com/2018/01/19/catholic-church-cries-foul-over-bikini-open-at-ati-atihan-festivities-heres-why/ |
#Hashtag Campaigns Flood The Internet In The Philippines | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 26/05/2018 0:00 | A campaign launched by followers of Maria Ressa, Jover Laurio and RaissaRoblesWho knows what other #hashtag campaigns will follow suit? | Adobo Chronicles | https://adobochronicles.com/2018/05/26/hashtag-campaigns-flood-the-internet-in-the-philippines/ |
HOT FELON OF STOCKTON, HOT COP OF CASTRO FACE OFF IN NEW REALITY SHOW ON FOX | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 20/07/2017 0:00 | no holds barred. In addition, each week, a viewer will win a chance to go on a date with the hot man of his or her choosing. | Adobo Chronicles | https://adobochronicles.com/2014/07/20/hot-felon-of-stockton-hot-cop-of-castro-face-off-in-new-reality-show-on-fox/ |
PHILIPPINE PRESIDENTIAL POLL: If Your Vote Depended On Who Becomes First Spouse, Who Would You Vote For? | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 16/03/2016 0:00 | On May 9, 2016, Filipinos will troop to the polls to elect their next president from among incumbent Vice President Jejomar Binay, former Interior Secretary Mar Roxas, Senators Grace Poe and Miriam Defensor-Santiago and Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte. Passions are high and many are predicting that it will be a very close race.If elections were held today, and your vote depended on who becomes First Lady, First Gentleman, or First Domestic Parter (as in the case of Duterte), who would you choose?Participate in the survey below: | Adobo Chronicles | https://adobochronicles.com/2016/03/16/philippine-presidential-poll-if-your-vote-depended-on-who-becomes-first-spouse-who-would-you-vote-for/ |
PHILIPPINE SENATORS COME TO THE DEFENSE OF FILIPINO AMERICAN OSCAR WINNER ROBERT LOPEZ | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 3/3/2017 0:00 | Three top Philippine senators came to the defense of Filipino American Robert Lopez who just bagged an Oscar award as co-composer of the song “Let It Go,” from the Disney animated film, “Frozen.” By winning the Oscar, Lopez joins an elite few who have won in all of the top and prestigious American awards such as the Emmy, the Grammy, the Oscar and the Tony, more popularly know in the entertainment world as “EGOT.”The three senators were Ramon “Bong’ Revilla, Jr. , Manuel “Lito” Lapid and Vicente “Tito” Sotto III. All were former movie actors in the Philippines. They criticized the U.S. media for referring to Lopez as “EGOT winner.” “Egot” is a derogatory Filipino slang word often used to belittle or make fun of dark-skinned or black people.In a statement read during today’s session of the Philippine Senate, Revilla, Lapid and Sotto accused the U.S. media of being racist and insensitive. “We are extremely proud of the honor that Lopez has brought to our country and to characterize him as such (“egot”) is unbecoming of Americans who pride themselves as the most ethnically and culturally sensitive people in the world,” they said.The two senators were joined in the signed protest statement by their senate colleagues who also have some connection to film and the media, namely: Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada whose father, former Philippine president and now mayor of Manila Joseph Estrada was a movie actor; Loren Legarda, who was a television journalist; and Grace Poe, daughter of real-life husband and wife actors Fernando Poe, Jr. and Susan Roces. | Adobo Chronicles | https://adobochronicles.com/2014/03/03/philippine-senators-come-to-the-defense-of-filipino-american-oscar-winner-robert-lopez/#comments |
The Adobo Chronicles’ Interview With Kris Aquino On Abu Sayyaf Kidnap Threat | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 28/04/2016 0:00 | Presidential sister and television host Kris Aquino on Thursday confirmed the alleged plot by bandit group Abu Sayyaf to kidnap her and cited this as the reason for not renewing her contract with broadcast network ABS-CBN. The plan to kidnap Kris and boxing icon Manny Pacquiao was disclosed by President Benigno Aquino III on Wednesday.We sat down with Kris in an exclusive interview regarding the Abu Sayyaf threat. Here is the full transcript:AC: Is it true that your real reason for not renewing your showbiz contract was the kidnap threat by Abu Sayyaf?KRIS: Yes, pex man (I swear). My blood pressure went to the roof when I first heard of the threat. Afraid ako (I was afraid).AC: But you’re the sister of the president. Why would you be afraid?KRIS: Yun na nga eh (that’s just it). My brother could not promise me that he can protect Filipino citizens and soldiers, or foreigners from the terrorist group. Not even me, his own sister. So I decided to just quit show business.AC: Why do you think you are being targeted?KRIS: Well, it’s not just me. As the president said, even Manny Pacquiao.AC: And why do you think it’s the both of you?KRIS: Didn’t you hear what the president said last week? I am one of the biggest taxpayers, and Pacquiao is the No. 1 biggest taxpayer. So we both have a lot of money. Most kidnapping is for the purpose of ransom money.AC: So do you blame your brother for exposing your wealth to potential kidnappers when he mentioned you as among the biggest taxpayers?KRIS: Oo naman (yes of course).AC: Do you see yourself ever going back to show business?KRIS: I’m hopeful, lalo na kung si Mayor Rodrigo Duterte and mananalo bilang president (especially if Mayor Rodrigo Duterte wins the presidency). I believe he’s the only one who can stop crime and terrorism in our country. Don’t tell Mar Roxas this, but I’m voting for Duterte come May 9. | Adobo Chronicles | https://adobochronicles.com/2016/04/28/the-adobo-chronicles-interview-with-kris-aquino-on-abu-sayyaf-kidnap-threat/#respond |
Kitty Duterte shares mysterious tweet: “Paglaki ko hindi ko ipaparamdam sa anak ko na nagkulang siya!” | ['View All Posts Pinoytrending'] | 2018-01-16 07:24:00+08:00 | Presidential daughter Veronica “Kitty” Duterte shared a series of cryptic tweets and it seems that she’s expressing her anger over someone that close to her on social media.In her profanity filled tweets that she shared on her official Twitter account which started on 1:37 AM of January, she attacked a certain lady that she called “Ursula” who’s always trying to compare her with someone.Because of that, Kitty got so annoyed by Ursula, however she tried to ignore all what the mysterious lady saying to her.bitch u ain’t shit — v (@VeronicaDuterte) January 14, 2018ka annoying ass btch ni ursula uy (codename) lol she can choke & die for all i care screw her — v (@VeronicaDuterte) January 14, 2018She even wished ‘Ursula” to die.BITCH ALL I DO IS ROLL MY EYES WHEN IM WITH U STFU URSULA GO DIE — v (@VeronicaDuterte) January 14, 2018GO KEEP COMPARING ME WITH HER IDGAF ANYWAY — v (@VeronicaDuterte) January 14, 2018In the next tweets, she said that when she become a mother, she would not compare her children to other people.kung may anak ako never ko sya icompare sa iba lol — v (@VeronicaDuterte) January 14, 2018“kung may anak ako never ko sya icompare sa iba lol.” Kitty tweeted.She also threatened Ursula.IMMA BEAT YO ASS UP BITCH — v (@VeronicaDuterte) January 14, 2018Kitty shared another tweet saying that when she grow up, she would not make her child feel like that he/she isn’t enough.“WHEN I GROW UP I WONT EVER MAKE MY CHILD FEEL LYK HE/SHE ISNT ENOUGH.” Duterte said in her tweet.WHEN I GROW UP I WONT EVER MAKE MY CHILD FEEL LYK HE/SHE ISNT ENOUGH — v (@VeronicaDuterte) January 14, 2018In her last tweet on January 14, she shared an intriguing tweet that catches the attention of the netizens.https://twitter.com/VeronicaDuterte/status/952560531038023681“buti pa si ano oh” “gayahin mo yan sya” “ka swerte sguro ng nanay nyan” “iba talaga kayo masyado” “tingnan mo sya” lol pag laki ko i want to help build up the self esteem of my child & not destroy it.” Veronica said in her last tweet.A worrying fan think that Kitty got a problem, so she sent some motivational message for the Presidential daughter.“Cheer up bbgurl!” @SharThompson06 said.https://twitter.com/SharThompson06/status/952563200519651328Kitty is known for her fierce social media posts, however several netizens criticized her for using some words that doesn’t fit on her age.Duterte became viral last year after she attacked a basher on Instagram who accused her family of spending the people’s money in their trip to Russia. | Pinoytrending Altervista | https://pinoytrending.altervista.org/kitty-duterte-shares-mysterious-tweet-paglaki-ko-hindi-ko-ipaparamdam-sa-anak-ko-na-nagkulang-siya/ |
The Adobo Chronicles’ Quick Guide To Internet Hoaxes | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 4/9/2016 0:00 | Sylvester Stallone is dead. Jaden Smith has committed suicide. The United Nations has elected a Filipina Secretary General. Southwest Air is giving away free tickets! These are all hoaxes, of course.But if it’s on CNN, ABC News, The Guardian, or the Internet, it must be true, right?Wrong.All it takes is a closer examination of the posts you’re reading before you hit that ‘share’ button. It will save you some unnecessary embarrassment.Look at how Sylvester Stallone’s name was spelled.Southwest Air doesn’t have a ‘period’ after its logo.ABCNEWS.COM is NOT the same as abcnews.com.co.The Guardian uses an ‘i’, NOT the number 1.Oh, wait. Golden Girls’ Rue McClanahan has died. True, but it happened quite a while ago.When in doubt, check with Snopes.com.And when you’re reading The Adobo Chronicles, scroll to the bottom of our stories for the fact check meter. Better still, read our ‘About’ page.By the way, if you happen to come across a Rappler story, make sure you check the date of their story:Happy surfing! | Adobo Chronicles | https://adobochronicles.com/2016/09/04/the-adobo-chronicles-quick-guide-to-internet-hoaxes/ |
Breaking News: Bro. Eddie Villanueva praying for Duterte’s Presidency | ['View All Posts Pinoytrending'] | 2016-05-04 11:45:27+08:00 | Photo Credits: Pompee La VinaBrother Eddie Villanueva was seen leading a prayer for the PDP-Laban Standard bearer Mayor Rodrigo Duterte.He is the founder of Jesus is Lord, one of the largest religious sect in the Philippines consisting of 4,000,000 members and once tried to enter politics.Many people rejoiced after seeing brother Eddie praying for Mayor Rodrigo Duterte, thinking that God really appointed the Davao City Mayor to become the President of the Philippines.If Bro. Eddie is praying for Mayor Duterte, is the Jesus is Lord is now supporting the Davao City Mayor for Presidency?More religious sects is now planning to support Mayor Rodrigo Duterte, one of the most biggest news is the upcoming endorsement of INC to Duterte and Marcos tandem. | Pinoytrending Altervista | https://pinoytrending.altervista.org/breaking-news-bro-eddie-villanueva-praying-dutertes-presidency/ |
Enemies Fourth Estate (Part Three): Fake Journo Sixto Lagare’s Lust for the P100 Million DILG Federalism Fund | ['Oratio Imperata'] | 2018-06-22 11:14:53+00:00 | Sixto Baflor Lagare is more of what I consider a RACKET SCIENTIST than a legitimate journalist.But that’s not speaking lowly of him because I have learned to respect the peculiar type of intellect that looks at all sorts of situations and finds ways to benefit from it.I really can’t say that Lagare is an “enterprising journalist” because I do not know him personally or professionally.This is the kind of journalist is often self-proclaimed journalist who is at home blurring the lines of propriety and gorges himself on the “bounties” of working in what he claims to be the grey areas of ethical journalism.Not a few will even claim to wield strong influence with powers-that-be in order to get ahead of the line, circumvent a process, intervene in decisions, wrangle some sort of deal or wrest control over well funded projects. In short, these are influence peddlers for hire who either claim to be employed by or be the owner of news media outfits.While I do not know Lagare, I do know that my source says that one of DILG Undersecretary Eduardo S. Ano’s first acts upon assuming his post was cleanse the DILG Media Center of enterprising journalists in a move that would force all journalists working there to prove their legitimacy.A memo issued on April 25, 2018 by the Office of Secretary Ano which barred reporters from the DILG Media Center reads:This is to inform all concerned parties and individuals that the DILG Media Center at the 9th Floor of the DILG Napolcom Center is temporarily closed due to the dispute over legitimacy between the Department based media groups “DILG Press Corps” and the “DILG Napolcom Press Club”. The DILG shall issue further advice and notice on the matter until the said conflict is resolvedLagare, who belongs with the DILG Napolcom Press Club, has yet to be re-accredited to work at the DILG Media Center.The thing with the DILG Napolcom Press Club is that it wasn’t even a duly registered organization under the SEC up until May of this year.In retaliation, Lagare called on his co-horts… er… sympathizers to hold an indignation rally against Secretary Ano.In a post on Facebook, Lagare wrote:Ang pinaka-rationale kung kaya may 1 year ban sa pagtalaga ng mga retirado o nagbitiw ng sundalo at pulis, ay upang MAIPAGPAG muna nila ang pagiging UTAK DIKTADOR at manumbalik sa pagiging UTAK CIVILIAN.(Translation: The rationale behind the 1 year ban against appointing a retired or resigned soldier and police official is for them to lose their “dictator brain” and to revive their “civilian brain”)Tulad nitong si Ano sa kanyang KNEE JERK na reaksyon sa sitwasyon, matapos magguyo ni Asec Jonathan Malaya.(Translation: Take for instance Ano’s knee jerk reaction to the situation, after being goaded by Asec. Johnathan Malaya.)Ang laban ng DNPC ay laban ng buong hanay ng THE 4TH ESTATE!! Sama-sama tayo sa laban mga kapatid!(Translation: The DNPC’s fight is the fight of the whole 4th Estate!! We’re all together in this fight brothers!)According to my source, the so-called indignation rally (if one was indeed held) was really fueled by the anger and frustration felt by Lagare after Secretary Ano shut the door on their ill motivated activities.Anyway, it seems Lagare feels that he and his friends believe that they are entitled to the use of government facilities and resources. While it can be argued that the press should be given access to government officials and documents, I believe that this does not include being allowed the use of rooms in a government office building.Nowhere in the Philippine constitution are reporters and media workers given the right to OWN space in government buildings.Press working areas are provided as a courtesy and convenience to working journalists — you know, the kind that actually get stories published in legitimate newspapers and aired in legitimate broadcast stations?Lagare along with his close associate Joel Amongo even went to the extent of illegally appropriating the use of office space for the DILG Media Center and phone lines for soliciting advertisements for their “newspaper”.Outright, such an act marks Lagare and Amongo’s INTERIOR GAZETTE as a dubious media outfit because using a government office for private business could amount to the illegal appropriation of government property and facilities for private business use.What would be the justification for setting a P70,000 price for a whole page on Interior Gazette? Especially when it is not being circulated in news stands?My source says that Lagare and Amongo base the advertising rates on a preposterous claim that INTERIOR GAZETTE has 400,000 subscribers EVEN BEFORE ITS SCHEDULED LAUNCH IN AUGUST THIS YEAR!According to my source, Lagare not only feels entitled to an office in the DILG, he also believes he has to have a say over the DILG’s P100 million budget to push for federalism and educate the public about it.In a brazen move to project himself as somewhat of an authority on federalism and therefore worthy of directing the flow of DILG’s P100 million budget for federalism education, my source says Lagare rehashed his 2015 senatorial campaign advocacy dubbed “JURY FOR JUSTICE PEACE & PROGRESS” and relaunched it as a movement for “Federalism Founded On Trial By Jury”.I have no idea how many people contributed and how much they contributed to Lagare’s senatorial campaign and advocacy for JURY FOR JUSTICE PEACE AND PROGRESS in 2015. As far as I know, only winning candidates are asked to submit a report on campaign contributions and expenses, which allows pretty much anybody to solicit funds for a political campaign that may not even materialize beyond a few campaign posters.Compared to 2016 presidential candidate Eli Pamatong, who was also known as the nutjob who scattered metal spikes across EDSA years ago, Lagare’s campaign advocacy seems a bit believable but still a little off kilter.The jury system, in the US for instance, has nothing to do with the peace or progress beyond forcing citizens to participate in a court trial.Uhm… Ooookay Mr. Lagare, I don’t think you know what federalism is. One thing it is not is a court of justice — you know, the one where a jury participates in formulating a decision on a case.But granting for instance that Lagare could explain how federalism could be based on a jury system, does he actually have the sort of character that the people could trust with P100 million?I’m not sure of that at all.Because in 2016, Lagare was actually apprehended by police for distributing negative campaign paraphernalia against then Muntinlupa mayoralty candidate Jaime Fresnedi after. | Get Real Philippines | https://www.getrealphilippines.com/2018/06/enemies-fourth-estate-part-three-fake-journo-sixto-lagares-lust-for-the-p100-million-dilg-federalism-fund/ |
Why Melania Trump Can Never Be First Lady | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 6/3/2016 0:00 | Just hours after it was announced that former First Lady Nancy Reagan has died, Republicans have come to the conclusion that Donald Trump’s wife, Melania, can never be First Lady.Not that the GOPers are discounting the possibility that Trump could be elected the next president of the United States. Rather, it is because Melania is the Republican frontrunner’s third wife. Trump was previously married to, and divorced from, Ivana Trump and Marla Maples.“So technically, even if Trump becomes president,” they said, “Melania will not be the First Lady. She is the third.” Additionally, they pointed out that Melania is not a natural-born citizen. She was born in Slovenia.Trump’a first wife Ivana, could potentially sue to claim the title of First Lady. But Ivana was not born in the U.S. either. She was born in Czechoslovakia.Would that mean the second wife, U.S.-born Marla, can claim the title?Nothing in the U.S. Constitution specifically discusses the issue of who can be First Lady, so any challenge to Melania or Ivana may eventually be decided by the Supreme Court. | Adobo Chronicles | https://adobochronicles.com/2016/03/06/why-melania-trump-can-never-be-first-lady/ |
LOOK: President Duterte waits for his turn to get a food during Sunday Fellowship Dinner | ['View All Posts Pinoytrending'] | 2016-07-18 00:10:57+08:00 | President Duterte proved again that he will not accept any VIP treatment and live like a normal citizen of this country.The photo posted by the Presidential Communication Fanpage on Facebook shows the President waiting for his turn to get a food during a Sunday Fellowship dinner at the Heroes Hall of Malacanang Palace.Imagine the President of the Philippines in your back, seeing that you will be served first before him.Netizens lauds President Duterte for being simple and they wish that he will become a role model to everyone to be patient and wait for their turn.According to his supporters, President Duterte hates VIP treatment because he believes that he is just working to serve the people of the Philippines and not a king. | Pinoytrending Altervista | https://pinoytrending.altervista.org/look-president-duterte-waits-turn-get-food-sunday-fellowship-dinner/ |
ASHTON KUTCHER WANTS GENDER EQUALITY WITH PUBLIC BATHROOMS, PETITIONS TARGET AND COSTCO | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 25/03/2018 0:00 | Screen hearthrob Ashton Kutcher has decried the existing gender inequality in most public bathrooms, including those in big box stores like Target and Costco.Kutcher described it as an “injustice” that women’s public bathrooms are better equipped than those for men.He said that it’s now 2015 where families are diverse, and that gender stereotyping should have no place in public bathrooms.No, Kutcher is not advocating for more stalls in men’s bathrooms. Rather, he wants baby changing tables installed in them. “Almost all public changing tables are in women’s bathrooms, which makes it nearly impossible to find a table that’s accessible to dads,” he said.Kutcher is a new dad, having had a baby with partner Mila Kunis.If you support Kutcher’s crusade, and if you are a two-dad family with a baby, you can sign his online petition to Target and Costo here. | Adobo Chronicles | https://adobochronicles.com/2015/03/25/ashton-kutcher-wants-gender-equality-with-public-bathrooms-petitions-target-and-costco/ |
Duterte: Donald Trump Needs A Visa To Attend ASEAN Summit In The Philippines | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 27/04/2017 0:00 | MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) — US Vice President Mike Pence says President Donald Trump will be attending a summit with the leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, or ASEAN, in the Philippines in November.Pence says Trump will also attend the East Asia Summit that follows the regional meetings in the Philippines that same month.But not so fast.President Duterte has instructed the Department of Foreign Affairs and the Bureau of Immigration to make sure Trump has a valid visitor’s visa when he arrives in Manila.While US citizens are not required to secure a visa to visit the Philippines, Duterte said it’s payback time for America and Trump whose travel policy is known to be anti-immigrant and unfair to Filipinos. (Filipinos have to secure a visa to visit the US.)“Since I have not been granted visa to visit the US years ago and Filipinos have to go through the eye of a needle just to get a visitor’s visa to the US, why should Trump be able to come to the Philippines without a visa,” Duterte said.Duterte’s anti-Trump policy has the support of 100% of the ASEAN leaders. | Adobo Chronicles | https://adobochronicles.com/2017/04/27/duterte-donald-trump-needs-a-visa-to-attend-asean-summit-in-the-philippines/?share=email |
It was under President Gloria Arroyo through the mid-2000s that Yellowtardism began its slow DEATH | ['Oratio Imperata'] | 2018-07-25 01:20:55+00:00 | Happy times ahead! Former President Gloria Arroyo is now Speaker of the House of Representatives — a triumphant return after almost two decades of unjust persecution. It is not surprising the way the Philippine Opposition under the “leadership” of the Liberal Party (a.k.a. the Yellowtards) are getting all shrill about the return of Arroyo. It is, after all, under her administration that Yellowtardism began to exhibit the now widely-known hollowness of its rhetoric — when the so-called Black and White Movement bubbled up from muck and when Sex Bomb dancers started doing the ocho-ocho in the street rallies that erupted every other week over much of the mid-2000s. This is the period current “senator” Antonio Trillanes put thousands of Filipino lives at risk mounting his media-backed military adventurism and when the late former President Cory Aquino finally ran the EDSA “Revolution” brand aground after backing one “people power” bid too many following a failed bid to impeach Arroyo in 2005.Following the fiasco of that ill-fated EDSA IV rally led by Cory to protest a House dismissal of the impeachment bid against Arroyo, then Inquirer columnist Amando Doronilla wrote what was essentially a eulogy to EDSA-style “revolutions”…One of the ‘truths’ that emerged from the dismissal of the impeachment complaints is that people power has been drained of its mystique as a magic formula to oust much-demonized leaders. The indiscriminate use of people power to overthrow unwanted leaders has drained its potency as a weapon for effecting political change. Its potency has been depleted by frequent use. The sputtering of protests after the House vote should be a rude reality check to Cory Aquino. She has been deserted by people power. And nothing could be more pathetic.It is interesting to note that the Yellowtards of today continue to fail to learn from that lesson — possibly because they really aren’t amongst the brighter bulbs that light up today’s political discourse.We see this flat Yellowtard learning curve today again in the way vintage 1980s and mid-2000s terms continue to pepper their rhetoric — “ouster”, “topple”, “dictator”, “laban”, “fight”, and other such ululations. Their response to the glowing reception of the Filipino public to the recent State of the Nation Address (SONA) delivered by President Rodrigo Duterte to joint sessions of Congress has clearly not evolved beyond that all-too-familiar screeching “no other option but to call ‘the people’ onto the streets” rallying cry template. It is a redux of the dramatic temper tantrums and tililing rampages of Yellowtard yore exhibited whenever Philippine “democracy” doesn’t quite yield the outcomes that fit the Yellowtard agenda.To be fair to the Yellowtards, the shrillness with which they assess the situation today is called for — if you are a Yellowtard. Added to the set of bogeymen the Yellowtards love to hate — Duterte and presumptive vice president Bongbong Marcos — is Arroyo, the object of their decade-long turn-of-the-century “activist” obsession. You just gotta feel for these poor sods. After all that noise, after the Second Aquino Presidency, and, before all that, after their sacred 1986 “people power revolution”, Philippine politics seems to have gravitated back to something that rubs them the wrong way. What it is exactly about a non-Yellowtard regime that rubs Yellowtards the wrong way is no longer as clear-cut as it used to be.Back in 1986, the Yellowtard possessed an awesome trove of cultural and political capital to unilaterally define for the Filipino what “evil” is. They told Filipinos that the Martial Law “Regime” was an “evil” empire and that the late former President Fedinand Marcos was the Devil himself. To that evil empire and evil emperor they put up their conjugal messiahs the late husband-wife “martyrs” Ninoy and Cory and their choir of angels composed of pretty much anyone who wore the colour yellow. Unfortunately for them, they all but squandered that political capital. Fast forward to today, any further notions of what Yellowtards label as “evil” is now regarded with no more than a grain of salt.The Dark Lord of the Sith sayeth, the circle is now complete. Several decades of the yellow snowflake experiment in the Philippine setting has failed — or at least fallen out of favour with the popular sentiment. There will be lots of “debate” (as far as what the pointed talking heads of Yellowtardom can muster to meet the true sense of that word) as to what regime is “right” or “wrong”. But democracy, ultimately, is a numbers game where popularity ALWAYS wins. What is popular does not judge what is right, wrong, good, or bad as it is a parameter measured using the cold intellectual tools of statistics. In short, in a democracy, the best most calculating players win. Those who have nothing but puso (“heart”) to bring to the game end up looking like mere chumps. | Get Real Philippines | https://www.getrealphilippines.com/2018/07/it-was-under-president-gloria-arroyo-through-the-mid-2000s-that-yellowtardism-began-its-slow-death/ |
Philippine VP Jojo Binay Now Leads Polls For President | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 27/04/2016 0:00 | Free education and free heatlh care for all — these are promises the candidates for Philippine president have been making in their campaigns.In a poor country like the Philippines, these two issues are quite popular among voters.But one candidate for president seems to have struck the perfect chord that he has now overtaken frontrunner Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte in a new national poll. With just less than two weeks before the May 9 elections, Vice President Jojo Binay now leads the 5-candidate pack by a commanding 65%.He has gained the overwhelming support and confidence especially among senior citizens, the LGBT community and teenage girls.His promise, made during a campaign stop in Camarines Sur province, was to provide free manicure and pedicure for all. The Rappler reports. | Adobo Chronicles | https://adobochronicles.com/2016/04/27/philippine-vp-jojo-binay-now-leads-polls-for-president/#respond |
2 Barangay Kagawad in Valenzuela City Scheduled a Fist Fight in Two Different Venues, Went Viral | ['Vic Patnugot'] | 2/8/2017 0:00 | Barangay Marulas councilors Danny Bungyaw Canda and Ivan Viray get into heated social media war after the former challenged his fellow council members, including Viray, to a public debate to address an issue regarding the annual barangay budget. His challenge was never taken on by his colleagues.According to Canda, his intentions with a public debate was to raise public awareness of the current state of Brgy. Marulas' budget which its council apparently failed to approve since 2014.Canda's challenge to a public debate did not come into fruition but Viray, one of his co-barangay councilmen took to social media and posted his thought about it.Here's Viray's Facebook post dated August 16, 2017 at 4:23 p.m.:"Kakabalik ko lang ng coop ng salubungin ako ng napakaraming PM, aysus... bottomline may naghahamon sa amin (hindi lang sa akin) ng debate...Hindi sana kita papatulan kaso yung isang post mo, nandun yung name ko kaya sasagutin kita kahit minsan 'TOL...Una, pasensya na kayong nagsasabing kasahan ko at wala namang panama sa kin yan... tama po kayo... kaya bat ko papatulan... sayang lang oras ko... di pag pinatulan ko dagdag yun sa pagpapalipas oras nya kasi wala namang ginagawa yan bukod sa shooting nya bilang extra sa home sweetie home na malapit na yatang matsugi sa ABS CBN..Mga kasama, kung lagi pong pambungad ng aking kaibigan na isa po syang artista, ako po wag na nating sabihing MD o MELO po ako... dun na lang po kami magharap sa PAREHAS PO KAMING KAGAWAD... may proper venue tayo ng pagtatalunan... ng pagde DEBATIHAN... hindi sa PLAZA... Hindi rin sa ENTABLADO... at yan ay sa SESION HALL kung saan panay ang dakdak mo, wala naman sa hulog yung paliwanag mo... pag sinabi ko kung nabasa mo ba yung House Rules, sasabihin mo ENGLISH yun eh... so ayokong insultuhin ka, dun pa lang ilalampaso na kita kaya wag mo na akong isama sa hahamunin mo tol... please... pero dahil Kagawad ka... pwede ring siguro tayong maglaban kahit sa loob ng BOXING RING... kung gusto mo sa OCTAGON pa... kaso yung suntukan natin may Patamaan ha?Salamat nga pala kahapon sa session kasi di tayo nagkabastusang dalawa, pero tol, dami mong binitiwang mali... may pa-CCTV ka pa kamo na nakitang nagdo drowing lang yung isa nating Kagawad... yun ang Out of Order... Hindi mo ako kayang pag-initin tol... pero ikaw kaya kong pag high bloodin... pero kung gusto mong magpainit... sabihin mo lang tol...Brod, 21 years ka ba kamo sa pagiging Kagawad mo, ano na ba nangyari sa buhay mo? Ni hindi ka man yata nag no. 1 ni Minsan... nung talunin kitang Kagawad nung 2007, 13 ka, no. 1 ako... at nitong 2013, nakaupo ka, galing ako sa pribadong buhay, parehas tayong hindi dala ng INC, no. 4 ako 8K plus ang boto ko, ikaw no 5, ni hindi umabot ng 8K yung boto mo... yung kasabayan mo naging Konsehal na ng Bayan... Vice Mayor... at ngayon eh Congressman na... ikaw ano? Kagawad pa rin... ASO at BARKER ng nakaupo mong AMO...Tol... Singkwenta mil (PhP 50,000.00) lang ba ang karangalan mo... siguro nga... ikaw ang nagpiresyo sa Kahihiyan mo... hindi ako magagalit sa iyo... NAKAKAAWA ka... hindi mo kayang abugaduhan yang amo mo... dahil kung ikaw lang ang magaabogado sa amo mo... siguradong MAKUKULONG YAN... at lalo yang pupulutin sa kangkungan pag nagkaharap kaming muli nyan kundi man sa DILG, maaring sa Sanggunian na... o baka sa OMBUDSMAN na....Isang punto lang tol... nakasama ka ba nyan nung nangangampanyang Kapitan.... sinabi ba nyan na isosoli nya yung Pag-aari ng Simbahan pag may pondo na at lilipatan? ha ha ha Lukutoy! Tumakbo ka munang Kapitan... ako nga kahit natalong Kapitan, at least nung gustuhin kong LUMABAN, walang nakapigil sa kin...O eto, maswerte ka no. 4 lang ako... pero LALAKI AKO... Sakaling maging KAPITAN ako (Malabong mangyari yun he he he kasi no. 4 lang ako at wala akong kabacker backer) BIGYAN MO AKO NG ISANG LINGGO... ISASAULI KO ANG SIMBAHAN ng STO CRISTO! Kahit ako pa magpatayo ng isang Maliit na Barangay Hall luko-luko!Ikaw pinaghandaan mo na laban mo bilang Kapitan, UMATRAS ka pa? Bat kita lalabanan ng DEBATE, ano ako ULOL??? Ano ako IKAW???By the way he he he di ba may CCTV na ang Barangay... tol... Bakit mo kami niyaya ni Pareng Kap Dan kahapon para kausapin ha ha ha ano ba yung inaalok mo kay Pareng Kap Dan???? Hayyysss TOL... MAAWA KA SA PAMILYA MO... KUNG IKAW di MARUNONG AT WALA NG KAHIHIYAN... Bigyan mo ng Katiting na kahihiyan ang PAMILYA mo...Sensya ka na tol, hinamon mo ako weh... hindi ikaw ang katapat ko... at kahit yan amo mo, ilalampaso ko lang yan sa debate..."Canda took Viray's post as a challenge to a fist fight prompting him to post the following messages on his FB account:Canda said he's ready to face Viray in a fist fight at a gas station in BBB McArthur Highway. Viray said he was asleep at the time his opponent issued the challenge and found out about it a little bit later.So as not to look like he backed out of an expressed challenge to a fist fight by his fellow people elected public official, he set his own schedule for their brawl and chose SM Valenzuela appliance center, ground floor.As was expected ofthat was scheduled in two different times and venues, Canda and Viray's social media war and talk of 'suntukan' did not come into blows.Here are some photos from Kagawad Ivan Viray proving that he came to the supposed battlefield:Meanwhile, Canda posted this message on his Facebook account:While we would so much like to see two elected officials beat the crap out of each other and see them tear each other's flesh with their teeth like crocodiles (buwaya in Tagalog), the people of Marulas no doubt prefer to know the truth of the issue instead.What the eff happened to the budget? Who's playing who? Where did the people's taxes go? The people's taxes. And most importantly, when and where will Danny Canda and Ivan Viray's fistfight match be rescheduled and held? | Pinoy News Blogger | http://pinoynewsblogger.blogspot.com/2017/08/2-barangay-kagawad-in-valenzuela-city.html#comment-form |
MANILA MAYOR WON’T LET GO OF CAPTIVE ELEPHANT | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 20/07/2016 0:00 | Meet Mali, the elephant that was a gift from the government of Sri Lanka to former Philippine First Lady and Metro Manila Governor Imelda Marcos. That was 35 years ago. Since then, Mali has been held in captivity at the Manila Zoo, alone and uncared for in terms of her medical needs.Animal rights activists worldwide have been calling on the Philippine government to release her and have her transferred to an elephant sanctuary in Thailand where she could be with other elephants in a natural habitat. Former Beatle Paul McCarthy was among the latest celebrities to advocate for Mali’s release, writing a letter to Philippine President Aquino.But the fight for Mali’s release seems to hinge on Manila’s local government, not the presidential palace.Manila Mayor Joseph Estrada has refused to release Mali to the sanctuary. Estrada is a movie actor and former Philippine president who was impeached and convicted for corruption, only to be pardoned and released from prison by another Philippine President, Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, who herself faces corruption charges.“Since I am now the mayor of Manila which has jurisdiction over the Manila Zoo, I am technically the owner of Mali,” Estrada told a group of international reporters at Manila’s Press Club.Asked by The Adobo Chronicles during a Skype call last night about his reason for not wanting to release Mali, Estrada said “Mali is the perfect symbol of my career as a politician. My career is a show, a circus. And what better represents my career than an elephant?”“Besides,” Estrada added, “I believe my politics is more aligned with the Republican Party in the U.S. and I know the elephant is their mascot and symbol.”******Editor’s note: Well, for once, Estrada got something correct. | Adobo Chronicles | https://adobochronicles.com/2013/07/20/manila-mayor-wont-let-go-of-captive-elephant/#comments |
Thought leaders are at the top of the intellectual food chain, near the bottom are ‘investigative journalists’ | ['Oratio Imperata'] | 2017-11-01 00:39:30+00:00 | The media and the partisans who presume to constitute the Philippine National “Debate” may have succeeded at dividing the Philippines into Dutertards and Yellowtards and, they presume, maintain a lively chatter that, they say, is the heart of a vibrant “democracy”. But whilst this chatter is generating a lot of noise, none of that noise seems to be turning into any real insight.What constitutes insightful commentary is defined along very stringent lines which means that only a tiny elite community of commentators constitute the set of people who actually contribute insight to the “debate”. Insightful commentary is useful because it is readily converted to actionable intelligence. The opposite of insight is the 80 percent of content that infests the Net that fail to pass the So What? Test.Only true thought leaders produce true insight. They live at the top of the intellectual food chain and apply a disaffected outsiders’ perspective when observing and evaluating the ecosystem they comment on and when formulating and articulating their theses and conclusions. The intellectual tools they apply are critical rather than reactive and are designed to mitigate the effects of emotional response and confirmation bias.Intellectual added value, in short, is a parameter that varies up and down the intellectual food chain. In the political commentary industry we can actually use existing jargon to tier intellectual added value along notional roles and personal labels various players in the industry take to describe or define their work. At the bottom of the food chain are news reporters who trawl the streets for facts to populate the factual reports that make up the bulk of news media content. Feeding off these news reports (and perhaps their own fact-gathering from other sources and references) are “investigative journalists” who take facts and connect them with other facts to form compound facts and theories. The conclusions “investigative journalists” draw from “connecting the dots” are validated primarily by fact checking their component factual parts and determining whether the methods they use to string these parts together follows sound logic.News reports and investigative journalism form the atoms and molecules of information that the next two work with.Opinion-shapers are the intellectual alchemists who have a type of substance in mind as an end-state to achieve from which they backward-engineer ideas and frameworks into which they shoehorn news reports and “investigative journalism” to elicit an emotional response. Their primary tool of persuasion is appeal to emotion and their argument-of-last-resort is credentialism or appeal to authority.Finally there are the true intellectual titans — those who eat planets and suns. These are the thought leaders. They exhibit astounding consistency grounded on first principles across time and conceptual space unparallelled by any of the bottom- to mid-tier feeders. As a result, the theses they form are more often than not innovative, original, and unprecedented. More importantly, their ideas are also timeless and anti-fragile (i.e. they grow more robust the more they are subject to critical evaluation). This is a rarefied domain where true thinking outside the square happens. This is where insight that fuels forward-thinking and strategic roadmapping is produced.There you have it. The class hierarchy in the Philippine National “Debate” ordered from smallest to biggest intellectual added value to the discourse:(1) News reporters(2) Investigative journalists(3) Opinion-shapers(4) Thought leadersNo one person or entity does work exclusively for any one class. But one can be measured on how big a proportion of one’s work fits each one. A fun exercise would then be to classify the who’s who of social media personalities who contribute to the current political chatter along these lines. | Get Real Philippines | https://www.getrealphilippines.com/2017/11/thought-leaders-are-at-the-top-of-the-intellectual-food-chain-near-the-bottom-are-investigative-journalists/#comments |
Why democracy is not like a mango tree | [] | 2016-01-27 00:24:17+00:00 | Evidently, traditional democracy is failing Filipinos. This failure is in plain sight today in (1) the infantile ‘presidential’ candidates lined up before Filipino voters, (2) the no-substance “debates” surrounding them facilitated by the nation’s so-called ‘thought leaders’, and (3) the abject apathy with which the broader Filipino public regard the future of their country. Philippine-style democracy needs to evolve in order to justify its continued use. Evolve to where or what? That is the big question.The common wisdom is that democracy cannot serve its purpose if its most crticial ingredient — educated voters — is lacking. Because leaders are chosen by majority vote in a democracy, the quality of said leaders will always mirror the character of that majority. Unfortunately, in the Philippines, the majority simply are not up to the task of applying an intelligent mind to their democractic exercises. The result is plainly direct: Filipinos get leaders that are lacking in intellectual faculties.Filipinos need to understand that democratic politics is not like a mango tree. A mango tree is able to turn carabao shit into sweet mango fruit. Democratic politics, unfortunately, does not work in the same way fruit trees do. When Filipino voters crap all over their elections, guess what: said elections bear crap fruit. The Philippine government has a wealth of empirical evidence to support this political theorem which can be expressed in this simple form:Crap Voters = Crap LeadersSeen in this new light, the solution to the Philippines’ dysfunctional politics then becomes quite obvious. If Filipinos want to continue to be a “democratic” people, they need turn crap into gold.The trouble with this solution is that it will take time. The Philippines’ public education system, for one thing, is crap. It will take lots of money spent over many years to upgrade the system to a level of quality that will enable it to churn out Filipinos who know how to think — not just think but think far enough ahead. Specifically, Filipinos need to learn the concept of cause-and-effect. For example, consistently flushing spent chewing gum down a toilet eventually causes blockage which, in turn will cause sewage to flow back up your toilet and onto your bathroom floor, possibly overflowing all over the rest of your house. Filipinos need to learn how to run these sorts of thought experiments in their heads while they are in school.Second, the Philippines’ media industry keeps piping bucketloads of crap into Filipinos’ screens. We really can’t expect Filipinos to become intelligent active pariticipants in a democracy if their minds continue to be hijacked by pretty celebrities with nothing in between their ears delivering (or, worse, miming and lip-syncing) mediocre acting, dance, and song numbers before the cameras. Unfortunately, disseminating regurgitated material involving marital infidelity, Cinderella-meets-Prince-Charming dramas, and titillating plots with religiously-correct forced endings written by country’s creative classes is a highly-profitable enterprise. But it needs to be recognised that selling cigarettes and fizzy drinks loaded with industrial sweeteners to minors are also highly-profitable industries. There needs to be balance. In the case of the Philippines, tens of millions of youthful minds are going to waste thanks to the mind candy peddled to them by her media industry.Finally, the nation’s Illustrado class — its opinion-shapers and ‘thought leaders’ — remain incapable of elevating the political discourse and actually leading an intelligent debate. Instead of sustaining a level-headed and sober discussion, they also indulge their taste for Taliban-like personality cults and engage in exchanges with their peers where sound byte hysterics rather than carefully thought through ideas hold greater currency.Indeed, transforming the Philippines into a modern functioning democracy is a formidable challenge. It will involve change at the most fundamental levels of the society where the way Filipinos think is rooted. The solutions are really not that complicated. Only politics gets in the way of these solutions — which is quite unfortunate; because to fix the politics you need to implement those solutions.All is not lost. It all begins with the simple concept we need to keep in mind: Democracy is not a mango tree. It does not turn crap into sweet fruit. The sooner we recognise this simple reality, the sooner we will be able to think far enough ahead and implement the right solutions. | Get Real Philippines | https://www.getrealphilippines.com/2016/01/why-democracy-is-not-like-a-mango-tree/#comments |
Biggest in history. 1.3M attended in Miting De Avance of Duterte | ['View All Posts Pinoytrending'] | 2016-05-08 03:18:57+08:00 | The Miting De Avance of Mayor Duterte is considered as one of the biggest political rally in History.According to DZAR, 1.3M people attended the Miting de Avance of PDP-LABAN Presidential Aspirant Mayor Rodrigo Duterte in Luneta Park, Manila.Organizers only expected 120,000 people to attend the said rally, but the people from different provinces near Manila also came to support Mayor Duterte’s final rally and when Duterte started to speak in the front of the crowd, the people reached 1.3 MillIon.Duterte speaks in the front of his supporters for the last time about his plan if he becomes a President, he also attacked his enemies and asked the people to vote for Cayetano.The rally ended peacefully and he didn’t showed that he is afraid to die despite of deathtreats that the Mayor received from the intels.Mindanaoans also showed their support to Mayor Duterte, 270,000+ people attended the singing of national anthem in the Crocodile Park in Davao City. | Pinoytrending Altervista | https://pinoytrending.altervista.org/biggest-history-1-3m-attended-miting-de-avance-duterte/ |
EGYPTIAN MAN FOUND TO BE PREGNANT! | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 6/11/2017 0:00 | A male bus driver went in for a urine test as part of a routine drug screening by his employer, the General Transport Authority in Egypt. The results came back positive, but not for illegal substance.The man was totally shocked when the doctor told him, “Congratulations, you’re pregnant!”Apparently, the man used urine sample he took from his wife earlier. He had no idea that his wife was two months pregnant.Moral of the story: keep a pregnancy home test kit handy at all times, and use it before submitting yourself for drug testing. Especially if you’re male. | Adobo Chronicles | https://adobochronicles.com/2014/11/06/egyptian-man-found-to-be-pregnant/#comments |
New Poll Shows Imee Marcos A Runaway Winner Over Bam Aquino For 2019 Senatorial Race | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 24/08/2018 0:00 | Ilocos Norte Governor Imee Marcos will trash Bam Aquino in a two-way race for Senator in 2019, according to a new poll conducted this week by The Adobo Chronicles.Marcos got 97% of the votes, compared to Aquino’s 3%. Even that 3% that Aquino got falls within the poll’s margin of error — which means it’s possible that Marcos’ tally will be 100%.Talk about a new generation of Marcos-Aquino rivalry, albeit heavily leaning towards Marcos.Where is the much-ballyhooed ‘The Resistance,’ Senator Aquino? | Adobo Chronicles | https://adobochronicles.com/2018/08/24/new-poll-shows-imee-marcos-a-runaway-winner-over-bam-aquino-for-2019-senatorial-race/?share=email |
HILLARY CLINTON SHOWS OFF HER TWERKING SKILLS | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 11/4/2017 0:00 | The Clintons, without any doubt, have great talents outside of politics. Saxophone is to Bill Clinton, and Twerking is to Hillary Clinton. The former Secretary of State surprised her audience when she displayed her twerking abilities on stage during a speech at the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries conference on April 10, 2014 in Las Vegas (see photo).Twerking is a type of dancing in which an individual, usually female, dances to popular music in a sexually provocative manner involving thrusting hip movements and a low squatting stance. Introduced in the late 1990’s, twerking gained new popularity during last year’s MTV Video Music Awards in which Miley Cyrus twerked to the music of ‘Blurred Lines’ by Robin Thicke.Unlike Cyrus, who basically stripped down to flesh-colored underwear during her MTV performance, Clinton maintained her class by wearing her infamous pant suit. | Adobo Chronicles | https://adobochronicles.com/2014/04/11/hillary-clinton-shows-off-her-twerking-skills/#respond |
PHILIPPINE PRESIDENT AQUINO TOUTS ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN A SPEECH IN MADRID, CITES WORSENING TRAFFIC | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 15/09/2017 0:00 | Philippine President NoyNoy Aquino, who is visiting Spain, took time to speak before the Filipino community in Madrid, touting the accomplishments of his administration.Aquino took credit for his country’s improved economy, the successful war against government corruption, massive upgrading of airports, and even the impressive showing of the Philippine basketball team at the ongoing World Cup.“We have also seen a change in the nightmarish traffic situation in Metro Manila and other urban cities,” Aquino said, “it has gotten worse.” Aquino received a standing ovation after he made this statement.Meanwhile, hours after boasting of the country’s economy, the Philippine peso lost 0.5 percent at 44.130 pesos to the U.S. dollar, the weakest rate since August 8.Back in the Philippines, Aquino’s critics said the president needs a new eyeglass prescription. “His bifocals seem to let him see two different things at any given time: his imaginary reality and the real plight of the country outside of the presidential palace,” they said. | Adobo Chronicles | https://adobochronicles.com/2014/09/15/philippine-president-aquino-touts-accomplishments-in-a-speech-in-madrid-cites-worsening-traffic/#comments |
CONFUSION MARKS PRESENTATION OF MISS UNIVERSE CANDIDATES | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 7/12/2017 0:00 | There was confusion at the Planet Hollywood Resort in Las Vegas on Sunday, when the candidates for the Miss Universe Pageant were introduced to the media for the first time.When Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach was called, reporters thought they would be meeting Miss Germany. Wurtzbach is Miss Philippines who is half- German.When Miss Great Britain was called, Miss France came up on stage — Miss Nena France, that is.When it was Miss Japan’s turn to be presented, reporters were waiting for her to show up. They didn’t realize Ariana Miyamoto was already on stage. She is half-black.When Miss Jordan was announced, the media was shocked to see Miss U.S.A. appear on stage. Miss U.S.A., is, of course, Olivia Jordan.Finally, when the name Paola Nunez was called, reporters thought they will be meeting Miss Colombia. Nunez is Miss Canada.When all’s been said and done, reporters came away with a lesson, and a question: “What’s in a name?” | Adobo Chronicles | https://adobochronicles.com/2015/12/07/confusion-marks-presentation-of-miss-universe-candidates/?share=email |
Duterte meets young ASG kidnapped victim in Malacañan | [] | 2017-03-01 00:28:45+08:00 | An eight-year old kidnapped victim from Zamboanga Sibugay was reunited with his parents in the presence of President Rodrigo Duterte in Malacañan on Tuesday following seven months of captivity from the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) in Sulu.Presidential peace adviser Jesus Dureza presented the child to President Duterte. He was abducted with his family in Zamboanga Sibugay in August last year and was freed last Monday.The family was brought to Sulu after they were kidnapped. The mother, Nora, was released in August 22 after paying a small amount, according to Dureza. Elmer, the father, was freed last Nov. 13 after handing over Php 1 million, thinking the son will also be released.Dureza said the family sold everything, including their sari-sari store, and borrowed from friends and relatives to raise the ransom money.Dureza said he was instructed by the President to work for the release of the boy and with the help of Sulu Gov. Abdusakur Tan and Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) members, was eventually reunited with his parents.Dureza said the boy will undergo psychiatric trauma treatment, noting that the President will also assist the family so they can start a new life away from Mindanao.The family, whose life was in shambles after selling all possessions, decided to leave Zamboanga Sibugay and relocated with relatives outside Metro Manila, according to Dureza.He also clarified that no ransom money was paid in freeing the boy since the family no longer has the money after disposing its source of livelihood.President Duterte expressed his gratitude to Secretary Dureza, and Sulu Governor Abdusakur Tan for their humanitarian job. CLICK TO WATCH THE VIDEO BELOW:The President however said that there will be a lot of work to do in freeing some reported captives saying, “I would like to assure everybody that for as long as there is violence being perpetrated, the Republic of the Philippines will continue with its military operations.”But in order for the military to be effective, the President said the soldiers would need new equipment as well as fast boats, frigates and more helicopters.“We plan to purchase more helicopters. The numbers, I would not want to tell you now but I have to improve on our night-flying capability. We’re nearing to it,” the President said.But for those in Mindanao who want reintegration or ceasefire, the President reiterated that it is also his desire to adopt a federal system of government.PRRD expresses sympathies to Kantner’s familyAt the same time, the President extended his sympathies to the family of German national Jurgen Gustav Kantner, who was brutally murdered by the Abu Sayyaf in Sulu.“I am very sorry that the hostage or a national of your country has been beheaded. I sympathize with the family. I commiserate with the German people,” President Duterte said.The President also told Kantner’s family and the German government that his administration really tried its best to secure the safety of the victim.The President also tackled the anti-illegal drug campaign, saying that he has ordered Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Dir. Gen. Ronald Dela Rosa during Monday’s command conference to recruit patriotic young men in the PNP to be the members of the task force.“Every station should have one pero ‘yung piling-pili, ‘yung walang mga kaso at walang history ng corruption,” he said. (PNA) | Duterte Daily Stories | http://duterte.today/duterte-meets-young-asg-kidnapped-victim-malacanan/ |
EUROPEAN UNION (EU) COUNTRIES OPEN THEIR DOORS TO AMERICA’S UNDOCUMENTED IMMIGRANTS | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 19/08/2018 0:00 | As Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump laid out details of his immigration policy, the European Union (EU) adopted a resolution that, in effect, negates Trump’s ill intentions against the estimated 11 Million undocumented immigrants now living in the U.S. Trump’s immigration policy includes building a wall along the southern border to be paid for by Mexico, eliminating birthright citizenship for children of undocumented immigrants, and the resolve to deport all 11 Million immigrants. Meeting in Brussels, Belgium, the EU countries unanimously approved an immigration policy that would open their doors to the deported undocumented U.S. immigrants. The EU is an economic and political union of 28 countries. It operates an internal (or single) market which allows free movement of goods, capital, services and people between member states.The EU countries are Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Republic of Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and the UK.Under the new EU policy, any deported undocumented U.S. immigrant will be allowed entry into any of the EU countries without the necessity of a visa. The only documents required upon entry is a valid passport from the immigrant’s home country and proof of residency in the U.S., such as a phone bill or a photocopy of an apartment rental agreement.The immigrants will be automatically given a permanent residency status as well as government assistance in job training and job search. Free housing for one full year will be available to those who cannot afford to rent an apartment.Education and health care are already either provided free or with government subsidy in most EU countries, so these will not be an additional burden to the immigrants.In adopting the new policy, the EU council said that the member countries have great confidence in the skills that the immigrants will bring with them which, in return, could result in greater productivity and improved economy.The EU says that the member countries especially encourage undocumented U.S. immigrants who speak a second language other than English, to apply for EU permanent residency.“The EU countries pride themselves of being the ‘melting pot’ of language and culture, and immigrants from all over the world can only further contribute to this favorable image,” the council said in a statement. | Adobo Chronicles | https://adobochronicles.com/2015/08/19/european-union-eu-countries-open-their-doors-to-americas-undocumented-immigrants/?share=email |
Pastillas Girl is willing to UNDRESS if needed for her career! | ['View All Posts Pinoytrending'] | 2016-01-24 01:48:18+08:00 | FacebookNo one can deny that Angelica Yap is really beautiful and fit to become an artist and now the girl who also known as “Pastillas Girl” is now a part of Viva Artist Agency.She is now using “Angel Yap” as her new screen name, because the Pastillas Girl is already gone after she leaves It’s Showtime where she became well-known.There is also a circulating news on the internet that Angelica Yap is willing to undress if needed to her job as an artist.According to an inteview with Jojo Cabinete, Angelica Yap is willing to show some skin if needed, she is also wearing two piece when going to the beach.Netizens reacted on her statement and said that she is not yet ready to show some skin, they also suggested that Angel Yap must do some conservative roles first before doing Sexy things on her career.She is thankful for the opportunities that the VIVA gave to her and she is hoping that more blessings will come to her showbiz career. | Pinoytrending Altervista | https://pinoytrending.altervista.org/pastillas-girl-is-willing-to-undress-if-needed-for-her-career/ |
NEW YEAR, NEW START-UP | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 2/1/2017 0:00 | Google, be afraid. Be very afraid. The beginning of a new year signals the start of new things: new laws, new trends, new start-ups.In an obscure garage right on the border of San Jose and Campbell, a new, fun, tech company has made its debut as of January 1. A brainchild of two former Apple employees, Giggle made its initial bow, promising to stage a “David vs. Goliath” challenge to the Silicon Valley’s most successful tech company, Google.Giggle’s maiden product is called iDream, a smart phone-activated eye mask, similar to those being handed out in the first-class sections of commercial airlines. It syncs with the smart phone, using an amazing app that lets the user experience his or her favorite television or movie character, and be that character for as long as the mask is in place. For example, one can be Mary Poppins or Spiderman or even Godzilla. Unlike real-life dreams, the iDream experience does not end abruptly. Rather, it ends only when the user decides to take the mask off.The young inventors (and investors) hope to have their initial product in the market by February 14. Many tech analysts are saying that the iDream is by far the biggest threat to the Google Glass.A television commercial introducing the iDream is set to begin airing in a few weeks, featuring Ann Hathaway reprising her tear and saliva-filled rendition of the song “I Dreamed A Dream” from Les Misérables. | Adobo Chronicles | https://adobochronicles.com/2014/01/02/new-year-new-start-up/#comments |
First Confirmed EJK Under Duterte Administration | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 19/09/2017 0:00 | Since President Rodrigo Duterte took office in June of 2016, his political opponents and yellow-leaning news media as well as human rights groups have accused him of initiating or condoning extrajudicial killings in connection with his war on drugs.The numbers quoted ranged from a low 3,000 to a high 9,000 or even more.Yet, none of the individuals and groups could come forward with concrete evidence that the alleged summary killings were perpetrated by the government.Finally, there is one killing that no one can deny to be extrajudicial.Horacio “Atyo” Castillo III, a freshman law student at the University of Santo Tomas (UST), has died due to fraternity hazing initiation rites. No government or police involvement. No vigilantes.At last, Chito Gascon of the Philippine Commission on Human Rights as well as Agnès S. Callamard, Special Rapporteur on extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions at the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, have one documented incident of EJK under the Duterte administration that they can boast of.The Adobo Chronicles tried to reach Vice President Leni Robredo as well as Senators Risa Hontiveros and Antonio Trillanes for comment, but they have not yet returned our calls. | Adobo Chronicles | https://adobochronicles.com/2017/09/19/first-confirmed-ejk-under-duterte-administration/#respond |
WATCH: Duterte takes video to thank supporters | [] | 2017-03-29 23:23:30+08:00 | President Rody Duterte has turned 72 on March 28. In viral photos, he was seen greeted by his grand children in his room in Davao City.This time, Duterte took a video to thank everyone who greeted him online. According to the President, he usually spend his birthday on his bed. CLICK TO WATCH THE VIDEO BELOW:“Gusto ko lang talaga na matulog ng matulog pag birthday ko” said Duterte.Haven’t you greeted him yet? Send your messages by leaving a message below! | Duterte Daily Stories | http://duterte.today/watch-duterte-takes-video-thank-supporters/ |
MAIL-ORDER BRIDES: PHILIPPINES SAYS TO FOREIGNERS – ‘SHOW ME YOUR MONEY!’ | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 13/03/2018 0:00 | Male foreigners who have the intention to marry Filipinas will have to first show they have money, according to a new bill that recently passed the Philippines’ House of Representatives.The bill, authored by former Cebu governor and current third district Representative Gwendolyn Garcia, is meant to protect Filipino women against exploitation.Garcia said that many so-called mail-order brides end up being battered by their husbands or worse, forced into prostitution and other degrading and dehumanizing occupations.“Since there is no way to prove that love is the major motivation for these male foreigners in marrying their Filipina girlfriends, at least we can demand that they show proof that they have enough funds to support their future wives,” Garcia said.Garcia stopped short of legislating a “reverse dowry” system, in which, the groom will pay cash or in-kind gifts to the bride’s family in order for the marriage to take place.In many countries and cultures like India, it is the bride’s family that pays cash and gifts to the bridegroom’s family.Garcia’s bill specifies the amount that the male foreigner has to have in his bank account, which is $100,000. In order to prevent fraud, the bill states that the required dollar amount should have been in the foreigner’s bank account for at least 2 years. He also needs to show proof that the amount was not borrowed from someone else. | Adobo Chronicles | https://adobochronicles.com/2015/03/13/mail-order-brides-philippines-says-to-foreigners-show-me-your-money/?share=email |
Mahathir Mohamad set to turn Malaysia back into a REAL southeast Asian nation! | ['Oratio Imperata'] | 2018-05-10 01:15:19+00:00 | The trend is becoming clear. With the victory of Malaysian opposition coalition Pakatan Harapan led by former revered strongman Mahathir Mohamad in the recently-concluded Malaysian elections, a region revisits its roots as rapidly-industrialising economies back in the mid- to latter-half of the 20th Century. The return of Mahathir follows a similar ascent to power of Mindanao dark horse Rodrigo Duterte in the Philippines in 2016 that also befuddled political observers and turned the political establishment in Manila upside down. The Sydney Morning Herald today makes a similar assessment in its report of the expected aftermath of Malaysia’s first major change in government in 61 years…In a result that has dumbfounded most analysts and turned the political system of Malaysia upside-down after decades of one-party rule, the Muslim-majority nation delivered a resounding vote for change on Wednesday by dumping the government of Prime Minister Najib Razak. The result will go off like a political earthquake in south-east Asia, where there has long been a tendency towards one-party rule and which in recent years has taken a turn towards more authoritarian regimes.Mahathir had led Malaysia for two decades as prime minister from 1981 to 2003 and oversaw the awesome development of Malaysia from Third World to a major regional economy that uplifted millions from poverty. The 92 year-old Mahathir is regarded as a pillar in a generation of strongmen that ruled the original countries that went on to found the Association of Southeast Asian Nations(ASEAN) including Singapore’s Lee Kuan Yew, Indonesia’s Muhammad Suharto, and Prem Tinsulanonda who was key amongst several military dictators who ruled Thailand in the 1970s and 1980s. Joining that group, of course, was the Philippines’ very own former President Ferdinand Marcos who also ruled the Philippines with an iron fist in the 1970s and early 1980s before he was deposed in a military coup in 1986.Mahathir’s return to power comes at an interesting time firstly in the context of the Philippine public’s own recent embrace of the “strongman” leadership of Duterte. Second, the current prime minister of Singapore happens to be Lee Hsien Loong who is the son of Lee Kuan Yew. Third, and back to the Philippine context, Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr, also the son of a former ASEAN Original is also a strong contender for a return to Malacanang. A return of Marcos to power will see three of the five founding ASEAN member states led by men with the illustrious family names of “strongmen” of ASEAN yore.The ASEAN, now the economic power bloc that was the stuff of the aspirations of its former patriarchial leaders takes its place amongst the world’s cliques of powers that are emerging as part of the developing story of the postulated retreat of Western liberalism worldwide. To the erstwhile dominance of the “goodness” of Western liberalism are the recent proposals presented by the recent “affronts” to it in the form of Britain’s exit from the EU, the rise to power of Donald Trump in the US, the electoral backlash to perverse multiculturalism in Western Europe, the paving the way to a new stance against immigration put up by Eastern Europe, the new Cold War launched against the “good guys” by Russia, and the bid for renewed hegemony in the Orient by a Celestial Empire newly awakened after a century or two of slumber.It is fitting that ASEAN now takes its place in the emerging new world order led once again by the sorts of leaders that originally made it great and oversaw real progress by showing their respective citizens The Money. Interesting times and even more interesting opportunities to learn from what, essentially, are unprecedented developments. It is difficult to issue stamps on approval to where we are headed at the moment but, at least, the change is real and substantial — a far cry from the mere promises of a former world Western “liberal” order that is now evidently failing to evolve as it latches on to what had essentially become rigid and increasingly-obsolete dogma. | Get Real Philippines | https://www.getrealphilippines.com/2018/05/malaysias-mahathir-mohamad-set-to-turn-malaysia-back-into-a-real-southeast-asian-nation/ |
PRIDE: Facebook Launches Gay App | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 25/06/2017 0:00 | The LGBTQ PRIDE Parade is just now winding down in the City by the Bay, but the one news that has sparked an even bigger celebration is Facebook’s launch of a new social media app that’s exclusively reserved for gay men and women.It’s called GayBook.For several years now, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has been resisting the urge to create a new social media platform that would be Facebook’s version of the growing number of gay dating apps.Aside from gay.com or Grindr, a quick Google search would call up many other gay dating and chat apps:In an exclusive interview with The Adobo Chronicles, Zuckerberg said it’s time for the popular social networking site to branch out to this all-important community. “They’re ten percent of the world’s population. That means by 2050, there will be 1 Billion of them, something that we at Facebook can no longer ignore.”Unlike the regular Facebook app, Gaybook will pre-screen and approve all accounts. One of the requirements is for account applicants to sign and upload a document certifying that they, indeed, are gay.Happy PRIDE! Happy GayBook! | Adobo Chronicles | https://adobochronicles.com/2017/06/25/pride-facebook-launches-gay-app/?share=email |
Pia Ranada Charged With Illegal Possession Of Deadly Weapon | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 21/02/2018 0:00 | Rappler’s Pia Ranada is supposed to report the news, but lately she has been IN the news.It started when Ranada was barred from entering Malacañang Palace upon direct orders from President Duterte.Then today, the reporter was formally charged with illegal possession of a deadly weapon.The charge came after videos spread on social media showing Ranada following a Presidential Security Guard (PSG) around Malacañang grounds, harassing and intimidating the man with her unlicensed weapon — her smart phone.In a statement, the PSG said that since the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has cancelled the media license of Rappler, Ranada’s smart phone is now considered illegal.”Moreover, she used the weapon to threaten a presidential guard,” the statement added. | Adobo Chronicles | https://adobochronicles.com/2018/02/21/pia-ranada-charged-with-illegal-possession-of-deadly-weapon/#respond |
Surprise Grammy Winner Set To Stage A Free Concert in Manila February 25 | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 14/02/2017 0:00 | The world’s eyes will be focused on Manila on February 25 as the metropolis plays host to a hodge-podge of public events at various venues to celebrate an impromptu world freedom day.A few hundred people are expected to join in the commemoration of EDSA, the people’s power revolution that ousted President Ferdinand E. Marcos 31 years ago. The Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines is also sponsoring a “March for Life” somewhere in Luneta Park to encourage Filipino Catholics to make a stand against abortion and the reinstatement of the death penalty. Fans of AlDub will also gather in Quezon City to reclaim what seems to be the sagging popularity of their favorite noontime show love team. The Mocha Girls may also make the rounds of Metro Manila malls to greet and entertain their fans.But the biggest buzz thus far is that a internationally-famous Grammy Award-winning singer has agreed to stage a free concert at an undisclosed venue just outside of Metro Manila. This singer is known to have very close ties to the Philippines and is doing the free concert in celebration of his (or her) Filipino heritage and love for Filipino musical talent.The musical concert details will be announced on national television and on social media on the eve of February 25. The free admission will be on a first-come, first-served basis.So keep your appointment calendar open on February 25 and be on the lookout for this exciting announcement! It’s the “Next Big One” you won’t wanna miss! | Adobo Chronicles | https://adobochronicles.com/2017/02/14/surprise-grammy-winner-set-to-stage-a-free-concert-in-manila-february-25/ |
AMAZON TO OFFER FREE SHIPPING FOR THE WASHINGTON POST | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 5/8/2016 0:00 | they want their paper to be delivered. Additionally, Bezos said that consumers who buy $10 worth of any goods sold by Amazon will get a free one year’s subscription to The Post.The Adobo Chronicles also learned that as part of the its new business strategy, Amazon will use old copies of The Post to wrap Amazon products for shipping. “It’s a win-win for everybody. Consumers will even be able to read old news,” Bezos said. | Adobo Chronicles | https://adobochronicles.com/2013/08/05/amazon-to-offer-free-shipping-for-the-washington-post/#respond |
PHILADELPHIA EAGLES SIGN TIM TEBOW; GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS RECRUIT MANNY PACQUIAO | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 20/04/2018 0:00 | America’s major league welcomes two Filipinos this week as the Philadelphia Eagles sign football quarterback Tim Tebow and the Golden State Warriors recruit boxer and basketball playing coach Manny Pacquiao.Tebow is Filipino by birth, having been born in the Philippines to American missionary parents. He hasn’t played in the NFL since he was with the New York Jets in 2012. He was released by the New England Patriots before the 2013 season and spent last year working in television as an analyst for the SEC Network and ESPN. Despite being out of the league, the 27-year-old Tebow remained one of the most popular players around. He has a legion of fans who follow him because of his strong Christian beliefs.The Golden State Warriors’ announcement today ends months of speculation on whether the NBA team was eyeing Pacquiao after he was seen in a practice session with the Warriors in San Francisco last August. The boxer is a playing coach in the Philippine Basketball Association, the counterpart of NBA.Pacquiao is scheduled to fight Floyd Mayweather in Las Vegas on May 2. Win or lose, Pacquiao is secured a spot with the Warriors.Pacquiao, a member of Philippine Congress, previously announced his intention to run for president of his country, but the minimum age qualification for president is 40. He is 36 and not eligible to run in 2016. This gives him at least 6 years to play in the NBA before the next Philippine presidential elections in 2022.Like Tebow, Pacquiao is a devout Christian. | Adobo Chronicles | https://adobochronicles.com/2015/04/20/philadelphia-eagles-sign-tim-tebow-golden-state-warriors-recruit-manny-pacquiao/?share=email |
After hearing Duterte’s SONA, this man donates P10-M worth of medical equipment to AFP med center | ['View All Posts Pinoytrending'] | 2017-07-27 03:30:46+08:00 | While delivering his second State of the Nation Address, President Rodrigo Duterte became a little bit emotional when he recounted the problem faced by the AFP medical center because the equipment that he promised to the soldiers were still not delivered because of the procurement process.Last year, during his visit in the AFP Medical Center, President Rodrigo Duterte promised an MRI machine. State-of-the-art X-ray machine and Hyperbaric Oxygen Chamber to the soldiers.But a year after, Duterte discovered that the equipment that he promised to the soldiers were still not delivered.“last month I went to the back of my office, doon sa barracks ng presidential guards. So, we were groundbreaking for the hospitals of the soldiers. And I asked the soldiers who were there also from V. Luna, ‘Are you now using the equipment?” Duterte said during his SONA speech.“Alam mo ang sinagot sa akin, ―Sir, tayo-tayo na lang ang magusap huwag na ‘yan sila. T**** i**, wala pa. Hindi pa na-deliver. sus. Sinabi ko, ―If this is the way how you treat our soldiers and they are dying now and that machine was ordered a year ago, and then a coup d’état, a mutiny is not a surprise to me.” he added.He even warned Health Secretary Ubial to change the procurement process or else he would remove her on the spot.“Change the procedure because I will change you. Talagang mag-coup d’état ‘yan.” Duterte told Ubial during his SONA speech.A kind hearted man identified as Tinton Deveza, a performance consultant who heard the speech of President Rodrigo Duterte decided to help the soldiers by donating an expensive medical equipment for the AFP medical center.Photo: Tinton DevezaIn his Facebook post, he announced that he would donate a Hyperbaric Oxygen Chamber that President Rodrigo Duterte wanted for the AFP medical center.“Mr. President, I am hereby donating to AFP Medical Facility this state-of-the-art HYPERBARIC OXYGEN CHAMBER for the use of our soldiers who have been wounded in wars. Dr. Jojo, your doctor at V. Luna Hospital would know how to operate it. (This chamber was worth over P10 Million.)” Mr. Deveza said.“Mr. President Duterte, kindly accept this humble donation. My family and I would be overjoyed when you accept it.” He added.The netizens were touched by Deveza’s help to the soldiers and because of that his post received thousands of positive reactions from the Facebook users.He was also swarmed by thank you messages from the netizens who were grateful by his good deed.“Thats very generous and practical of you. If its not being used atleast it can be of some benefit to others.” Mari Anson, a friend of Mr. Deveza said. | Pinoytrending Altervista | https://pinoytrending.altervista.org/hearing-dutertes-sona-man-donates-p10-m-worth-medical-equipment-afp-med-center/ |
Adobo Chronicles Becomes First U.S.-based News Media To Move Out | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 11/11/2016 0:00 | Tens of thousands of individuals have moved or are planning to move out of the U.S. after the election of Donald Trump as the 45th president.As previously reported by The Adobo Chronicles, Americans are moving to Canada, Europe, Australia and elsewhere to escape the next four years of the Trump presidency,Now, The Adobo Chronicles, has announced that it is moving its U.S. headquarters (in San Jose, California) to Manila in the Philippines.The publishers said that a government under Trump is not conducive to a safe, intelligent and politically-correct news reporting, considering the president-elect’s rhetoric and pronouncements during his campaign.“His attacks on Mexicans, Muslims, women, the disabled, the sick, immigrants, as well as his vice president’s promise to outlaw same-sex marriage and LGBT rights do not enable us to produce news content that is authentically pleasant, respectful and truthful,” they said.`“The Adobo Chronicles’ editors, staff reporters, photographers and iReporters belong to all the marginalized communities that Trump has belittled,” they added.Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, who has been quite pleased with The Adobo Chronicles‘ fair and accurate reporting, has offered free office space in the presidential palace (Malacañang) for this Filipino-American news outlet.The Adobo Chronicles will maintain its news bureaus in Washington, D.C., San Francisco, Las Vegas, Honolulu, Berlin, and Tokyo | Adobo Chronicles | https://adobochronicles.com/2016/11/11/adobo-chronicles-becomes-first-u-s-based-news-media-to-move-out/ |
THE END OF NEW YORK’S FASHION WEEK AS WE KNOW IT | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 8/8/2018 0:00 | from Manila to Sydney, from Berlin to Tokyo. It’s the underwater fashion show. It features models wearing designer clothes that look amazing above and under water.The fashion shows feature the usual runway, but is built atop a pool of water, equipped with cameras that project scenes that happen underneath the surface. Models first parade on the above-water runway then jump into the pool for the remainder of their ‘catwalk.’ Giant screens in the auditorium let the audience see what’s happening in the pool.Most, if not all of the designer dresses become damaged in the water, but the resulting display of the designs under water only contributes to a true appreciation of the artistry of the designers.The new phenomenon is creating a lot of financial headache for the organizers of the fashion weeks in New York, Paris and London and Milan. | Adobo Chronicles | https://adobochronicles.com/2015/08/08/the-end-of-new-yorks-fashion-week-as-we-know-it/ |
CBCP’s “Walk of Life” stunt illustrates just how primtive a society the Philippines remains | ['Oratio Imperata'] | 2017-02-20 23:54:27+00:00 | As expected, the Inquirer Editor stepped up as chief cheerleader in the recent “spate” of street activity, specifically the so-called “Walk of Life” organised by, who else, the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP). Crowing about the 20,000-strong “crowd” that gathered in Luneta to sing hymns and wax prayerful over the situation of the day, the Inquirer Editor issued this pronouncement to the Catholic faithful of the Philippines…Governments and politicians easily forget: the Church is an institution that can outlast them all. As Marcos discovered to his chagrin, its ability to play the long game, to grow in moral suasion the longer it is subjected to official calumny and dismissal, could only result in a formidable outsider’s voice capable of clarifying the stark choices citizens have to make during crises.If I were the Inquirer Editor I wouldn’t be too cocky about putting so much faith in an institution that is, itself, suffering its own crisis of relevance today. It may be true that the Roman Catholic Church stood out as a consistent and formidable political power over the last 2,000 years. But the easier thing that its apologists forget is that much of that power was wielded on the back of the abject ignorance of its adherents — power that capitalised on a prevalence of belief in superstition, fear of the unknown, and fear of eternal damnation that marked much of human history.We easily forget that enlightenment and scientific inquiry are all recent human intellectual achievements. Homo Sapiens have existed as a specties in the last 300,000 to 500,000 years. Of that, less than 20,000 years have been marked by some form of large-scale social organisation within which religion was a strong tool used by monarchs to organise — and subdue — their subjects en masse.Out of that human timeframe, it was only in the last 500 years that science and critical thinking took hold as a means to explain natural phenomena. Before scientific inquiry became normal for modern societies, everything was explained away as an act of one god or another. Apollo pulled the sun across the sky, demons dragged the souls of the damned to their hellish destinations, “angels” (i.e. “good” demons) lifted the “good” to their heavenly eternal abodes, fairies shot arrows at the lovelorn, and, more importantly, chief clerics crowned kings and queens and admonished the hapless subjects of their realms to obey or be damned.The trend is unmistakable. As humans grow more and more scientifically savvy about themselves and their surroundings and get better and better at thinking through the problems and challenges they face, they get less and less dependent on religious hocus pocus to explain why things happen. As this happened, key ideas that served as civilisations’ pillars of ignorance fell — the idea that the world is flat, that the sun revolved around the Earth, that diseases are caused by witchcraft, that a bit of a fap causes hair to grow on your palms, and that heads of state govern on the back of divine authorisation.If the Roman Catholic Church and the Inquirer Editor think that spectacles like this “Walk of Life” are something to be proud of, they should think again. Being beholden to religion and the calls of a bunch of supposedly “celibate” girls and boys in silly medieval costumes is so last millennium. Filipinos should know better by now.[Photo courtesy Manila Bulletin.] | Get Real Philippines | https://www.getrealphilippines.com/2017/02/cbcps-walk-life-stunt-illustrates-just-primtive-society-philippines-remains/#comments |
Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago passes away at 71 | ['View All Posts Pinoytrending'] | 2016-09-29 12:56:12+08:00 | Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago died peacefully today at 8:52am in her residence in La Vista.The sad news was confirmed by official fanpage of Miriam Defensor Santiago and her family.She died peacefully in her sleep this morning according to her husband Atty. Jun Santiago.Netizens mourned the death of the former lawmaker who became popular on Social Media. She also became an inspiration to students because of her smart personality.Details of the interment will be announced later.2 years ago, the Santiago announced that she had stage 4 lung cancer. | Pinoytrending Altervista | https://pinoytrending.altervista.org/senator-miriam-defensor-santiago-passes-away-71/ |
Philippines Is First Country To Purchase Human Passenger Drone From China | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 9/1/2016 0:00 | LAS VEGAS, Nevada (The Adobo Chronicles ) — Chinese drone maker Ehang Inc. has unveiled what it calls the world’s first drone capable of carrying a human passenger, and the Philippines was the first country to place an order for use by President NoyNoy Aquino.The Guangzhou, China-based company pulled the cloth off the Ehang 184 at the Las Vegas Convention Center during the CES gadget show. In a company video showing it flying, it looks like a small helicopter but with four doubled propellers spinning parallel to the ground like other drones.The electric-powered drone can be fully charged in two hours, carry up to 220 pounds and fly for 23 minutes at sea level, according to Ehang. The cabin fits one person and a small backpack and even has air conditioning and a reading light. With propellers folded up, it’s designed to fit in a single parking spot.It is designed to fly about 1,000 to 1,650 feet off the ground with a maximum altitude of 11,500 feet and top speed of 63 miles per hour.After setting a flight plan, passengers only need to give two commands, “take off” and “land,” each controlled by a single click on a Microsoft Surface tablet, the company said.The traffic in Metro Manila in the Philippines is so bad that even the president cannot navigate its streets and thoroughfares without being stuck on the road for hours at a time.“The human drone is perfect for the president so he can go about his daily duties without having to worry about traffic, especially in Metro Manila,” according to a spokesperson for Aquino.While the spokesperson refused to disclose Aquino’s weight, he assured reporters that the president definitely weighs less than 220 pounds. | Adobo Chronicles | https://adobochronicles.com/2016/01/09/philippines-is-first-country-to-purchase-human-passenger-drone-from-china/#respond |
PHILIPPINES: Sex, Lies, Videotape, Belts And Toupees | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 27/09/2016 0:00 | fake and cosmetics only. There is nothing into it other than that. Nothing’s authentic,” De Lima said in a statement.The Philippines has figured prominently in recent international film festivals — from Cannes to Berlin to Venice.It might be wise for local independent film makers like Brillante Mendoza and Lav Diaz to jump on this juicy telenovela and work on a new project that might make it big and bring honor to the country in international festivals.May we suggest a title: “Sex, Lies, Videotape, Belts And Toupees?” | Adobo Chronicles | https://adobochronicles.com/2016/09/27/philippines-sex-lies-videotape-belts-and-toupees/ |
Inday Sara Duterte hits Honeylet after sharing photo of parents | [] | 2017-07-09 22:58:08+08:00 | Davao City Mayor Inday Sara Duterte posted a photo of her parents Elizabeth and President Rody Duterte holding Inday’s son. On the caption, the lady Mayor joked congratulating her parents for their new born son.One of her followers commented saying that President’s common law partner, Honeylet Avencenia may get hurt of the photo Inday Sara posted. The lady mayor replied with a striking message.” We don’t care about her feelings”. This statement may also mean that the good Mayor is not in good term with Honeylet ever since. Inday Sara elaborated her comment in another reply in her facebook post thread.” She (Honeylet) didn’t even care about my mother’s feeling before” added Inday.President Rody Duterte’s love life has been an open book. During the inauguration of Duterte as Philippine President, he invited Elizabeth and Honeylet in Malacanang Palace to sit beside if ‘ if they can stomach each other’.What can you say about this story? Leave your comments below! | Duterte Daily Stories | http://duterte.today/inday-sara-duterte-hits-honeylet-sharing-photo-parents/ |
TALLYWALKERS OPENS IN DALLAS: IS HOOTERS ON THE WAY OUT? | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 31/05/2018 0:00 | from women and gay men to, yes, straight men. Straight men are coming into Tallywakers in droves because they didn’t want their wives and girfriends to go to the restaurant without them. The men are somewhat feeling insecure.Can’t blame the men. Tallywalkers is attracting women and gay men alike, thanks to the concept of handsome and ultra-fit men serving coctails, burgers, fries and other menu items in their tank tops and skimpy short shorts.Hooters is reportedly calling a meeting of its restaurant managers and franchise owners to strategize on how to deal with the surprising popularity of Tallywalkers. | Adobo Chronicles | https://adobochronicles.com/2015/05/31/tallywalkers-opens-in-dallas-is-hooters-on-the-way-out/ |
NOT SATIRE: An Open Letter To Jover Laurio, a.k.a. Pinoy Ako Blog | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 3/12/2017 0:00 | Dear Pinoy Ako Blog,Why am I not surprised that you have come to the defense of PNoy and then Health Secretary Garin regarding the explosive issue of the unsafe Dengue vaccine?In your post, you said:“Yung sinasabi na ginawang “guinea pig” ni Pnoy ang mga bata, exaggeration po yun. Una, hindi naman si Pnoy ang may ari ng Sanofi, kasi sila po ang nagtetest ng gamot di ba? When it was released sa market, our government then believe(d) in good faith na ok siya.”Tatagalugin ko na, para maintindihan mo:Totoo, Sanofi ang may ari ng vaccine, pero hindi puwedeng i-market ang drogang ito na walang pahintulot ng gobyerno — gobyerno ni PNoy.Kagaya rin ng bigas yan PAB: Hindi ka puwedeng magbenta ng bigas kung wala kang lisensiya mula sa NFA (National Food Authority). Kagaya rin ng restaurant yan: Hindi ka puwedeng magbukas ng restaurant kung wala kang lisensiya and kung hindi ka papasa sa mga health and safety standards ng gobyerno.“Good Faith” kamo?Aba, eh kung puro good faith na lang ang paraan ng pamamalakad ng gobyerno, malalason na lahat tayong mga Pilipino!Ang vaccine at (legal) na droga ay hindi parang inihaw na pusit na binebenta sa mga kanto kanto.Ito ay may malaking impact sa kalusugan at BUHAY ng mga mabibigyan nito.Sa ibang bansa, aabutin ng hangang labin-lima or higit pa na taon bago ang isang droga ay maaprobahan ng gobyerno. At ito ay matapos lamang ng maiging pagsusuri sa iba’t-ibang phases ng clinical trials.Good faith ba kamo na aprobahan ni PNoy ang Dengue vaccine kahit wala pangrekomendasyon ng World Health Organization?Ang tunay na good faith ay ang pagtiwala ng mga magulang ng mga batang nabigyan ng Dengue vaccine. Nagtiwala sila sa gobyerno ni PNoy na ang vaccine ay makakabuti sa kanilang mga anak. Yon pala, tinurukan ang mga bata ng maaaring ikamatay nila.Huwag na muna nating pag-usapan ang bilyun-bilyong piso na sangkot sa vaccine na ito. Ibang istorya din yan.Hindi ko alam kung may anak ka or mga batang pamangkin, PAB, pero masasabi mo ba sa mga magulang at kamag-anak ng mga batang naturukan ng Dengue vaccine na “Buhay pa naman sila, di ba?”Sincerely,Rene Astudillo, Politikal Pinoy | Adobo Chronicles | https://adobochronicles.com/2017/12/03/not-satire-an-open-letter-to-jover-laurio-a-k-a-pinoy-ako-blog/#respond |
MICHELE BACHMANN WANTS TO BAN THE SALE OF MENORAH IN THE U.S. | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 9/11/2017 0:00 | Former presidential candidate Michele Bachmann has proposed a ban on the sale in the U.S. of the Menorah, a candelabrum used in Jewish worship, especially during the observance of Hanukkah.She made the proposal as she called for an intensified effort to convert Jews to Christianity.In the radio program, “Washington Watch,” Bachmann discussed the meaning of the recent intensification of violence in Israel and the West Bank. She cast the violence as a signal of the return of Jesus, which would necessitate mass conversions.“We recognize the shortness of the hour,” Bachmann said on the program hosted by Tony Perkins, “and that’s why we as a remnant want to be faithful in these days and do what it is that the Holy Spirit is speaking to each one of us, to be faithful in the Kingdom and to help bring in as many as we can — even among the Jews — share Jesus Christ with everyone that we possibly can because, again, He’s coming soon.”Bachmann added that banning the sale of the Menorah would be a great and meaningful first step in converting Jews to Christianity. She proposed that American Jews should decorate their homes with a Christmas tree instead. “If that offends them, then an alternative would be to set up a giant inflatable Santa Claus in their front lawns,” she said. | Adobo Chronicles | https://adobochronicles.com/2015/11/09/michele-bachmann-wants-to-ban-the-sale-of-menorah-in-the-u-s/#respond |
Two Things You Need To Know About Donald Trump’s State Of The Union Address Tonight | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 30/01/2018 0:00 | When President Donald Trump delivers his State of the Union Address (SOTU) tonight, there are two important things the American audience should know:1. Tea Party Republican Congressman Paul Gosar says he has asked the Capitol police and Attorney General Jeff Sessions to check the immigration status of everyone in attendance and to arrest and deport any “illegal aliens.”2. Trump is asking all non-US citizens to turn off their TV sets or disable their computers and mobile devices to prevent them from watching the SOTU via live streaming.A White House spokesperson told The Adobo Chronicles that tonight’s SOTU is all about the president’s America First policy, and nothing in his speech will be of concern to “illegal” immigrants or permanent residents.To reiterate: all non US citizens and undocumented immigrants, KEEP OUT! | Adobo Chronicles | https://adobochronicles.com/2018/01/30/two-things-you-need-to-know-about-donald-trumps-state-of-the-union-address-tonight/#respond |
Inquirer…the rise of tabloid journalism | [] | 2016-07-14 22:46:10+00:00 | Dear Inquirer,The title of your article, “Leni slams growing culture of vigilantism”, published on July 13, 2016, in your newspaper caught my attention. I was aghast after reading it.1YOUR TITLE IS GROSSLY EXAGGERATED. You used the words, “Leni SLAMS growing culture of violence”. What a word to use, slam means to criticize harshly or to verbally attack.I read the entire article and did not see any quote that justifies using the word slam. More appropriate words are asserts, points out, highlights or emphasizes. However, those words are too weak in grabbing the attention of the readers. YOU ARE MISLEADING THE READERS ESPECIALLY THOSE WHO READ THE TITLES ONLY, who are the majority of the readers.In the same article, you wrote “Vice President Leni Robredo BLASTED a “growing culture of vigilantism and violence”. Really? Are the words SLAM and BLASTED appropriate?What did she really say?She just said, “While we are one with the fight against drugs, we are concerned with the growing culture of vigilantism and violence. We hope that the war is not done at the expense of the innocent and defenseless”. She is just concerned.She also said she supported Mr. Duterte’s declaration, “that the fight against drugs and crime must be done with an uncompromising exercise of the rule of law.”Furthermore, she also said, “We encourage authorities concerned to look into these cases. If there is really culpability, then justice requires that appropriate cases be filed and that those proven to be accountable be punished”. She is just making a suggestion.Finally, she said, “Since the President is a lawyer and former prosecutor, we trust that he will do what is appropriate, “After using the words SLAM and BLASTED, the writers quoted Vice President Robredo saying, “WE TRUST HE (President Duterte) WILL DO WHAT IS APPROPRIATE”. The writers suddenly shifted gear. Huh?Dissecting the ArticleFurther analysis of the article shows that only 9 paragraphs out of 29 paragraphs relate to the title of the article, the rest were about: unlikely drug lords; De Lima’s views on summary executions; the criticisms of Aquino allies in Solicitor General Jose Calida’s remarks questioning the basis for a congressional probe; and the lack of moral outcry from the general public as expressed by the CBCP.More than two-thirds of the article were other news items expressing the same concerns but from different sources. They were no longer statements that Vice President Robredo made.Inquirer, please practice responsible journalism.Citation:1. Aurelio, J.M., Salaverria, L.B., Dizon, N.. (2016, July 13). Leni slams growing culture of vigilantism. Inquirer.net. Retrieved from http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/795700/leni-slams-growing-culture-of-vigilantismPhoto source:Inquirer.net | Get Real Philippines | https://www.getrealphilippines.com/2016/07/inquirer-rise-tabloid-journalism/#comments |
Inday Sara Duterte is not interested to become First Lady | ['View All Posts Pinoytrending'] | 2016-05-11 07:28:47+08:00 | Inday Sara Duterte has been chosen by the Netizens to become the first lady of presumptive President Rody Duterte.But the new Davao City Mayor said to the Inquirer that she is not really interested to become first lady.After hearing the news, many Netizens shows their sadness for Inday’s refusal to become the First Lady of Rody Duterte in Malacanang.But the Diehard Digong Supporters understand the reason of Inday.“We know that Inday Sara will become busy in her job as the new Mayor of Davao” One of the DDS said to our source.Now the Netizens are discussing about the possible people that can become the newest First Lady of Malacanang, some of them chosen Elizabeth Zimmerman, the Ex-Wife of Rody Duterte and Veronica, the youngest daughter of Duterte.President Duterte’s youngest daughter Veronica Duterte and his current partner Honeylet Avacena | Pinoytrending Altervista | https://pinoytrending.altervista.org/inday-sara-duterte-not-interested-become-first-lady/ |
Donald Trump Reaches Out To Mariah Carey For His Presidential Inaugural | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 2/1/2017 0:00 | Singer Mariah Carey will have the chance to make up for her disastrous New Year’s eve performance in New York City.President-elect Donald Trump has personally reached out to Carey to top bill the list of A-1 performers for his January 20 inaugural.Until recently, no A-1 celebrities have agreed to perform for Trump’s inaugural. So far, the list of performers include the Mormon Tabernacle Choir (minus the choir member who resigned), the New York City Rockettes (or at least those who have a binding contract), and Jackie Evancho of the “America’s Got Talent” fame.“It’s going to be a win-win situation,” Trump said. “I will finally have a A-1 list performer and you will have the chance of a lifetime to recover from your New Year’s eve debacle,” the president-elect told Carey.Will she or will she not accept Trump’s offer? Stay tuned! | Adobo Chronicles | https://adobochronicles.com/2017/01/02/donald-trump-reaches-out-to-mariah-carey-for-his-presidential-inaugural/#respond |
Ivanka Trump Donates Newly-Purchased Jewelry To Clinton Campaign | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 18/08/2016 0:00 | After Donald Trump’s daughter Ivanka placed an order for the Helix Ear Cuff from the jewelry brand Lady Grey, the brand’s cofounders Jill Martinelli and Sabine Le Guyader decided to donate the proceeds of the sale to the Hillary Clinton campaign and two other causes.The reason for the donation is all spelled out in this Instagram post from Lady Grey:As soon as she saw was Instagram post which quickly went viral, Ivanka made her own decision: to donate the jewelry to the Hillary campaign.“I got the message loud and clear,” she said. “My best wishes to Mrs. Clinton.”The Adobo Chronicles could not independently confirm the price of the jewelry, but it will surely boost Clinton’s already hefty campaign funds.Donald Trump has so far been quiet about his daughter’s action. | Adobo Chronicles | https://adobochronicles.com/2016/08/18/ivanka-trump-donates-newly-purchased-jewelry-to-clinton-campaign/ |
Netizens praises Tugade and Duterte administration for massive improvements at NAIA in just 3 months | ['View All Posts Pinoytrending'] | 2016-09-29 02:58:23+08:00 | Ninoy Aquino International Airport slowly removing its bad reputation as one of the worst airport in the world after the Duterte administration vowed to improve it’s facilities as soon as possible.One of the most remarkable achievement of the newly installed administration was the removal of “Tanim Bala Gang” who victimized hundreds of passengers, now no more tanim bala incident was reported in NAIA.Netizens also noticed the improvements and praises Department of Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade for his effort to clean and improve the airport.Toilets in NAIA was improved and renovate by the current administration and even Pompee La Vińa the social media manager of President Duterte noticed the changes.Blogger Dane Policarpio also noticed the good changes in NAIA Terminal 3. She posted a list of the improvements that she experienced in the Ninoy Aquino International Airport on her personal Facebook account.She also posted the result of the speed test from the newly installed free Wi-Fi of the NAIA management. The speed of the free Wi-Fi inside the Ninoy Aquino International Airport was shockingly fast.Many Netizens also claimed that they also saw the improvements of Ninoy Aquino International Airport and they laud the Duterte administration for fulfilling their promise to remove the bad reputation of NAIA. | Pinoytrending Altervista | https://pinoytrending.altervista.org/netizens-praises-tugade-duterte-administration-massive-improvements-naia-just-3-months/ |
The intellectual bankruptcy of a Philippine Opposition under Yellowtard leadership | ['Oratio Imperata'] | 2018-05-15 02:09:19+00:00 | Another “hero” of the Philippine Opposition in the guise of never-had-been-chief-justice Lourdes Sereno has fallen. She follows others who waged hollow-headed and intellectually-insulting personal “wars” against the government of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte. Like those who had fallen before her, Sereno’s biggest mistake was to presume to think that God was on her side. Indeed, the common denominator that links the fallen “heroes” of the Philippine Opposition is religion.This is a problem the Opposition can easily address. They are, after all, vying for the leadership of a nation that aspires to modernise and transform to a progressive and secular society. One would think that such an aspiration is one you could readily associate with the more “liberal” end of the political spectrum. Therefore it is quite baffling that an Opposition led by the Philippines’ “Liberal Party” would be a political force that behaves more like the Taliban than a true movement for openness, diversity, inclusiveness, and modern discourse. Indeed, the Philippines’ Liberal Party is anything but. It derives political capital from its close association with the Roman Catholic Church and its members pride themselves for their piety which they they take every opportunity to publicly exhibit and express.Add to that theocratic flavour in their party character the more visible partisan branding they bring to their cause, the yellow-themed colours in their rallies (thus the term “Yellowtard” they had come to be known as) and the use of the L-shaped hand gesture to denote their “Laban” (“Fight”) battlecry. The Opposition led by these Yellowtards has, as such, become a closed clique of like-minded buffoons rather than the open alternative paragon of inclusiveness that actually wins modern elections.It is no wonder that the Opposition today is confused and fragmented. They lack a robust and scalable platform upon which to build a consistent and coherent vision towards which a compelling strategic roadmap could be drawn. The Opposition have, in effect, substituted vision with cult-of-personality. This predicament is made worse by the fact that an Opposition personality to build a cult around does not even exist. None of the Opposition’s loudest personalities are strong or charismatic enough to serve as a true encompassing Opposition leader. And while having many Opposition leaders is normally ok, the formidable popularity of the incumbent they are up against means they cannot afford to spread their force thin across all the present leader wannabes.We can see the abject weakness of the current Yellowtard-led Opposition in the lame ineffective messaging they send out to their constituents today. The once-awesome brand equity of Corporate Media behemoths that the Yellowtards once relied on to shove their partisan drivel down Filipinos’ throats are but pale shadows of their former selves — reduced to whining about a “weaponised Internet” and foolishly taking up the nebulous “cause” of competing with the imaginary enemy of “journalism” they refer to as “fake news”. Messaging is important in a democracy. And with elections looming in the horizon, the Opposition are left scrambling for the coherent messaging they need to compete in the memetic jungle that is a typical Philippine election campaign.There is a lot the Opposition need to do to get up to scratch in time for the coming 2019 elections. But the one single biggest thing they could do for themselves is a simple and obvious one — ditch the Yellowtards. The Yellowtards are like stubborn weeds that infest the Philippine Opposition. It will take time to root them out and, as such it is best that a next generation of real Opposition leaders worth their salt get on with the job of weeding these parasites out. Now na. | Get Real Philippines | https://www.getrealphilippines.com/2018/05/the-intellectual-bankruptcy-of-a-philippine-opposition-under-yellowtard-leadership/ |
How the Ateneo plays Yellowtard “activist” to cover up its own “dark” past of support for the Marcos “regime” | ['Oratio Imperata'] | 2018-05-26 01:06:19+00:00 | Manila Times columnist Yen Makabenta today wrote a scathing article about his alma mater, the Ateneo de Manila University which today stands out amongst the elite Catholic private schools as a bastion of campus Yellowtardism. In What is more toxic than a crony? A crony school?, Makabenta laments how on the current “debate” over the recent ouster of never-had-been-chief-justice Lourdes Sereno from the Supreme Court, “Ateneo’s administrators and talking heads have waded into the loud campaign for Sereno, and railed against the Supreme Court and the justices who ousted her as chief justice.”Some fellow alumni have asked me how our school, which was once so correct and slow to action, became committed to the dubious project of restoring Sereno in the high court, regardless of her limitations and dishonesty. They wonder how the Society of Jesus, the Ateneo administrators and the faculties of various colleges and departments arrived at the startling policy of putting the name of the Ateneo on the line in this sham enterprise.For a school that regularly gets its faculty and student body members’ as well as their affluent corps of alumni’s panties twisted over the “horrors” of Martial Law, the Ateneo community has collectively failed to deliver any scholarly work on the subject over the last several decades. As Makabenta’s fellow Manila Times columnist Bobi Tiglao wrote sometime back…Nothing. Zero. In the three decades since Marcos fell, the Ateneo has not produced a single piece of scholarship that would contribute to our balanced assessment of the Martial Law era…Yet, the way the Ateneo community positions itself and makes pronouncements as a collective body to denounce those “Martial Law years” and the so-called “historical revisionism” of those who dare challenge this dogma, you’d think they are in possession of actual peer-reviewed work on the subject. An example of this hollow self-assurance is a “statement” they issued on the matter in 2016 where they pompously proclaim We are not blind to the darkness and oppression of the Marcos years!…We affirm our commitment as faculty members and formators always to teach the truth. The Marcos dictatorship should be remembered as one of the darkest periods of Philippine history. We reaffirm our responsibility as teachers and professionals to keep the spirit of EDSA 1986 alive by imparting to the young that the structures, actions and ideas — including the many lies — that allowed the Marcos dictatorship to impose and perpetuate itself, should be eliminated and never again be allowed to flourish. At the same time, we will work to bring to fruition the dream of EDSA for a more just and democratic society.It is now clear in the context of what Tiglao wrote and, now, Makabenta confirms why the Ateneo finds the need to continuosly “reaffirm” ad nauseum their “commitment” to “reminding” Filipinos of the need to be anti-Martial Law and anti-Marcos. It is because they are likely covering up their own institutional failure to commit to scholarly writing any of the drivel they spew today.Most interesting of all is the scantly-highlighted fact pointed out by Tiglao that the Ateneo had, itself, been complicit with the regime of former President Ferdinand Marcos at the height of his power. Writing for Business World Online, Filomeno S. Sta. Ana III, himself a staunch anti-Marcos activist corroborates this little-known bit of Ateneo history and points out…Yes, Ateneo had its dark period during the presidency of Fr. Jose Cruz, S.J. in the early years of martial law. Fr. Cruz, S.J., a supporter of Marcos, expelled or dismissed the student radicals. Among them are current leaders in government and the private sector like Diwa C. Guinigundo (Deputy Governor of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas) and Ramon R. Isberto, Public Affairs Head of PLDT. Two of those dismissed are now part of my group, Action for Economic Reforms — Mon Fernan and Raffy Paredes.And, more importantly…Despite its current progressive leadership, Ateneo as a total institution has yet to apologize for its accommodation of the dictatorship and its dismissal of idealistic activists during the presidency of Fr. Cruz, S.J.The Ateneo needs to get real and come to terms with its own past — hopefully not become a full-fledged Yellowtard institution but to truly step up and become an institution that truly encourages real and modern critical thinking. | Get Real Philippines | https://www.getrealphilippines.com/2018/05/how-the-ateneo-plays-yellowtard-activist-to-cover-up-its-own-dark-past-of-support-for-the-marcos-regime/#comments |
Obama Criticized For Dancing The Tango, Opponents Say He Should Have Chosen Square Dance | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 24/03/2016 0:00 | Critics have condemned U.S. President Barack Obama for dancing the tango during a state dinner held in his honor while visiting Argentina, saying it was very insensitive of him and Michelle to do it in the wake of the terrorist attacks in Brussels, Belgium.“How can the leader of the most powerful nation on earth be so callous especially when he was not even in his home country,” the critics said.Asked by The Adobo Chronicles what President and Mrs. Obama should have done, the critics said, “they should have chosen to do it the American way — the square dance, or at the very least, the hip hop dance.”Damned if you do, damned if you don’t! | Adobo Chronicles | https://adobochronicles.com/2016/03/24/obama-criticized-for-dancing-the-tango-opponents-say-he-should-have-chosen-square-dance/#respond |
Were the Kidapawan farmers infiltrated by communists and incited to violence? #BigasHindiBala | [] | 2016-04-03 02:42:24+00:00 | Here is what the commie groups Gabriela and the Kilusang Mayo Uno (KMU) should have advised the farmers in Kidapawan when they decided to air their grievances through a rally last Friday, the 1st of April. “Let’s organise a protest and attract attention to our cause. The police will come. If they disperse us, stand your ground but don’t attempt to physically assault a police officer. Let them carry you out if necessary.”Unfortunately, that is not what happened nor was there any evidence that such a peaceful outcome was planned by the rally organisers from the onset. Former Bayan Muna congressman Teddy Casino recounted in a tweet how “farmers retaliated by picking up stones by the road and hurling [them] at the cops.”Even more disturbing is the possibility that some elements of the protesters were armed. In the video provided below, there seems to be evidence of shots being fired at the police. Footage between 1:01 and 1:07 of the video shows what looks like bullets hitting the ground next to firetrucks and police officers at the scene…One wonders, indeed, why there was a contingent of what look like police Special Action Force (SAF) troopers deployed to the scene. The inclusion of a heavily-armed and well-trained unit of the PNP could indicate that they had been prepared to face possibility of armed elements being amongst the protesting mob. Interestingly enough, GMA News Online reports that a commander of the New People’s Army (NPA), the terrorist arm of the Communist Party of the Philippines “was among those arrested after the violent dispersal of protesting farmers”. And a PNP Scene of Crime Operations (SOCO) report released today revealed evidence that some of the rallyists may have discharged firearms…One of the dead rallyist yielded positive results during the paraffin test. The SOCO team also recovered 2 empty shells of calibre .45 at the area previously occupied by the rallyists and a deformed slug of calibre .38 at a makeshift station previously occupied by our police.Video footage also shows elements of the government troops in the area assuming defensive positions, possibly taking cover from gunfire.Indeed, the SOCO report also showed that 99 PNP personnel were injured during the melee. That a PNP contingent supposedly (as many observers have insisted) far more fit, better-protected, and better-armed than the rallyists they faced would sustain such a large number of casualties says something about the ferocity of the rallyists’ assault against them.Considering then that the rally was organised by supposedly experienced “progressive” groups like the KMU and Gabriela who, if the objective was to send a message across and not foment unrest, should have known better than to encourage rallyists to assault police officers, the violent behaviour of the rallyists could be considered quite baffling.Then again, Kidapawan City is located in North Cotabato, a recognised stronghold of the NPA and, as such, it is hardly surprising that police and army units stationed there tend to be on a high state of alert. Back in 2014, the NPA detonated a roadside bomb that injured two Philippine Army personnel in Barangay Balite, Magpet. This was shortly followed by the burning of heavy equipment of a construction company near Mt Apo. Police also reportedly tagged the NPA as the perpetrators of this crime…About 12 heavily armed rebels arrived in Mua-an, and then poured gasoline and torched the equipment used in the construction of a road network connecting Mua-an and Barangay Ilomavis. The equipment had been parked near the village hall. The rebels then fired their weapons and left, chanting, “We are NPA.” Kidapawan Councilor Francis Palmones, chair of the committee on peace and order, condemned the attack and urged the police to file charges over what he described as “terrorist act.” “They (NPA) sow terror in our city. I condemn the act and considered it as barbaric as it caused panic and fear among constituents in Barangay Mua-an,” Palmones said as he appealed to the rebels to spare the city and its people.The NPA’s mission is to carry out that infamous “armed struggle” that has been the trademark of every communist movement around the world. Chairman Mao Tse-tung wrote about this “armed struggle” in 1939 (text formatted in boldface for emphasis)…What is guerrilla warfare? It is the indispensable and therefore the best form of struggle for the people’s armed forces to employ over a long period in a backward country, a large semi-colonial country, in order to inflict defeats on the armed enemy and build up their own bases. So far both our political line and our Party building have been closely linked with this form of struggle. It is impossible to have a good understanding of our political line and, consequently, of our Party building in isolation from armed struggle, from guerrilla warfare. Armed struggle is an important component of our political line. For eighteen years our Party has gradually learned to wage armed struggle and has persisted in it. We have learned that without armed struggle neither the proletariat, nor the people, nor the Communist Party would have any standing at all in China and that it would be impossible for the revolution to triumph. In these years the development, consolidation and bolshevization of our Party have proceeded in the midst of revolutionary wars; without armed struggle the Communist Party would assuredly not be what it is today. Comrades throughout the Party must never forget this experience for which we have paid in blood.Communists, it seems will always be at fundamental odds with any incumbent government. As such, they will likely only accept its absolute and complete destruction and, thus, makes any attempt on their part to participate “legitimately” in the institutionalised political processes of any incumbent government — such as its elections — plain and simple suspect.Some people are quick to dismiss the linking to communists of leftist personalities like Casiño who are engaged in some sort of “legal” participation in legitimate Philippine politics as a decades-long “black propaganda” effort mounted by one government after another against left-leaning polticians. The question this raises, however, is quite simple: Why does the perception that leftists are linked to the NPA stubbornly persist? It seems no convincing argument to support the contrary has been put forth.The common denominator in all this is former Congressman Saturnino “Satur” Ocampo who chairs the Bayan Muna partylist in which Casiño is a member. Notably, Satur Ocampo is a co-founder of the National Democratic Front (NDF) which is widely-believed to be one of the key front orgnisations of the CPP-NPA. According to its Wikipedia entry the NDF lists as one in its 12 point program of “national liberation and democracy” an aim to “unite the people for the task of overthrowing the semicolonial and semifeudal system through a people’s war and completing the national democratic revolution.” This of course may be interpreted in various ways, but it remains consistent with the overall Maoist ideology that Philippine communists subscribe to.The history of Philippine communists’ “legitimate participation” in mainstream Philippine politics could possibly be traced back to the rise to power of the late Corazon “Cory” Aquino, mother of current president Benigno Simeon “BS” Aquino III. A GlobalSecurity.org report suggests that the popularity of the Cory Aquino government with the people forced the NDF-CPP-NPA brass to re-evaluate its approach to “revolution”…As a result of the world-wide known “People Power” revolution in the Philippines, the National Democratic Front (NDF) made a comprehensive analysis on the new situation in the Philippines. The new government was viewed as a fragile coalition of the right and bourgeoise liberals. However, the Aquino government has a broader power base than the Marcos regime. As such, it adopted a critical collaboration stance with the present government fielding some of its members to fill some some post in government. With this style they could penetrate the bureaucracy while waiting for the Aquino government to weaken so the NDF goal can be fulfilled.…which brings us to the present and what looks like a cadre of “ex”-communists who appear to have dropped their AK-47s in favour of peaceful and “productive” partaking in mainstream politics.So the question remains: Are these “leftists” in Philippine Congress really ex-communists? Or are they merely dormant ones for the time being — waiting for the right moment to strike in the same manner that “sleepers” blend into the mainstream of a society they ultimately plan to destroy someday? | Get Real Philippines | https://www.getrealphilippines.com/2016/04/kidapawan-farmers-infiltrated-communists-incited-violence-bigashindibala/ |
EMMA STONE BECOMES FIRST OSCAR VOTER OF NATIVE HAWAIIAN HERITAGE | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 27/06/2018 0:00 | Emma Stone became the first ever actress of Native Hawaiian descent to become a voter of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences which hands out the annual Oscars.The Academy announced its new invitations Friday, potentially adding 322 names to the voter list.Becoming an Oscar voter is not automatic for Hollywood actors, directors, producers and others involved in film-making. Voters have to be invited and invitees must accept.Stone, many will recall, played Stephanie Ng, the quarter Native Hawaiian love interest of Bradley Cooper in the Sony Pictures film, “Aloha.”The Adobo Chronicles® congratulates Stone as well as fellow invitee Ronaldo Del Carmen (Up,” “Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron”) for this great honor. Del Carmen is Filipino and co-director of the new Disney animation film “Inside Out.”To find out the names of the new invitees and to check out whether or not your favorite Hollywood actor or actress is an Oscar voter, visit NeverTooEarlyMoviePredictions. | Adobo Chronicles | https://adobochronicles.com/2015/06/27/emma-stone-becomes-first-oscar-voter-of-native-hawaiian-heritage/ |
Tanya Garcia slams Bam Aquino: Akala mo ikaw lang ang deserving maging Senador? | ['View All Posts Pinoytrending'] | 2018-01-14 02:05:08+08:00 | Former actress Tanya Garcia-Lapid slammed Senator Bam Aquino over his rude comments against the personalities who entered the magic 12 of the Social Weather Stations’.The survey which conducted on the last quarter of 2017 showed that Tanya’s Father-In-Law, former Senator and actor Lito Lapid entered the magic 12 together with Grace Poe, Jinggoy Estrada, Erwin Tulfo, Bato and other personalities.Aquino said in the alleged interview that he respected the result of the survey, however he didn’t like how the people chose the people that they wanted to serve the country just because they always see those personalities on TV, like Garcia’s Father-in-Law who’s one of the cast of the famous primetime series “Ang Probinsiyano” by ABS-CBN.“Nirerespeto naman natin ang resulta ng kahit anong survey. Kaya lang, sa tingin ko may mga ilang pumasok sa Magic 12 kahit di naman dapat. Napansin ko kasi, parang bumabalik tayo sa dati na pag laging nakikita ng publiko, akala nila pwede na,” Aquino allegedly said according to Politiko.ph article.After the alleged comment of Aquino circulated online, Tanya Garcia couldn’t stop herself on slamming the Liberal Party senator who’s rumored to seek another term in the Senate.In her Facebook account, the actress became sarcastic in responding on Aquino’s alleged comment against her Father-In-Law.“Hmmmm …why Bam Aquino???? So you think ikaw lang deserving maging senator??? At yung ibang humahabol, hindi? O e di ikaw na! Ikaw na! Bam Aquino for Senator this 2019! I sincerely hope you win ng madami ka pang magawa!She also found Aquino’s comment funny because Aquino and the other members of Liberal Party liked to ridiculed her father-in-law when he was still a senator.“At nakakatawa kayo, ke LP man or hindi, nung senador si Lito Lapid ang daming niyong sinasabi, ngayon na nag-aartista na nga lang ay may sinasabi pa rin kayo! Ano ba talaga gusto nyo gawin nung tao???? she asked.Garcia also said that if Aquino really respect the results of the SWS survey, he should keep his ‘mouth shut’When we tried to verify the alleged comments against former Senator Lito Lapid, the social media page of Bam Aquino denied that the Senator said that kind of rude comment against the action star-turned-politician.“Sen. Bam has not made any negative comments regarding the recent surveys for the 2019 elections nor has he commented on any of the top 12 Senate candidates.” the Facebook page of Aquino announced. | Pinoytrending Altervista | https://pinoytrending.altervista.org/tanya-garcia-slams-bam-aquino-akala-mo-ikaw-lang-ang-deserving-maging-senador/ |
President Duterte Will Build A Wall Around The Philippines, Higher Than President Trump’s Mexico Border Wall | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 20/04/2016 0:00 | U.S. Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, if elected president, will build at 55-ft. wall along the U.S.-Mexico border. Philippine presidential candidate Rodrigo Dutere, if elected, is aiming much higher.Recent statements by the Davao City mayor challenged both the U.S. and Australia to sever their ties with the Philippines if he gets elected president. He was reacting to the Australian and American ambassadors’ criticism of his video clip in which he joked about the serial rape and murder of a female Australian missionary, saying “the mayor should have been first in line.”Today, Duterte promised that if elected president, he will build a 71-ft. wall around the Philippine islands to keep foreign governments from interfering with the country’s and his administration’s domestic policies.Why 71? That’s how old he is.Welcome to P.I. (Philippine Islands). Make that Philippine Isolationist islands. | Adobo Chronicles | https://adobochronicles.com/2016/04/20/president-duterte-will-build-a-wall-around-the-philippines-higher-than-president-trumps-mexico-border-wall/ |
KANYE WEST ACCUSES MADONNA OF RACISM AND SEXISM | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 8/3/2018 0:00 | “Kanye is the new Madonna,” the diva told the New York Daily News today while promoting her new album Rebel Heart. “Kanye is the black Madonna.”She continued, “We know, and recognize, that we have that in common. We’re comrades in the envelope-pushing genre.But Kanye West didn’t appreciate Madonna’s comment, accusing her of racism and sexism.“First of all, I have nothing in common with her,” West said. “Secondly, for Madonna to call me ‘black’ is racist. What would she feel if I called her the white Madonna?” West added: “I’m a man. For me to be likened to a woman is very offensive. It’s sexist.”Kim Kardashian joined her husband in criticizing Madonna for her comments. “I think she has lost her star power and is trying to ride on the coattails of my husband to get back in the limelight,” she said. | Adobo Chronicles | https://adobochronicles.com/2015/03/08/kanye-west-accuses-madonna-of-racism-and-sexism/ |
Website shows the connection of VP Robredo to an alleged biggest drug lord in Naga | ['View All Posts Pinoytrending'] | 2017-03-05 18:28:43+08:00 | Website and Facebook Blog “We are Collective” posted another claim against Vice President Leni Robredo Sunday.The blog claimed that Jose “Butch” Manalastas Robredo, the only sibling of the late Naga City Mayor and DILG Secretary Jesse Robredo was one of the biggest drug supplier in Naga City.They also got an information that Butch Robredo already flew to America several months ago, allegedly trying to evade the possibilities that he was included in President Rodrigo Duterte’s narcolist.“Si JOSE “BUTCH” MANALASTAS ROBREDO na nag-iisang kapatid na lalaki ni Jesse at bayaw ni VP Leni Robredo,” The blog wrote.“Tumakas na ito at lumipad patungong Amerika noong nakaraang taon nang maging Pangulo si Rodrigo Duterte. At dahil sa takot na mapangalanan sya ay sadyang nagtago na sa US,” The blog added.The people of Naga City even knew that Butch Robredo was a known alleged drug lord in their place and urged them to spoke against the Robredos.The blog also threatened Butch that they would force them to go home to face illegal drug charges.Butch Robredo was allegedly one of the person who protected Camsur former most wanted criminal Chinglo Rosales.The blog even posted the exact address of the Robredo family in Pennsylvania that gave hint to the Netizens that the informant of the blog was close to Vice President Leni Robredo.Meanwhile supporters of VP, questioned how a completely blind man like Mr. Robredo can operate illegal drug operation. They also downplayed the accusations against the Vice President. | Pinoytrending Altervista | https://pinoytrending.altervista.org/website-shows-connection-vp-robredo-alleged-biggest-drug-lord-naga/ |
PHILIPPINES: MOVE OVER PORK BARREL, HERE COMES MISTRESSGATE | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 30/11/2017 0:00 | There’s a new scandal brewing in the Philippines. It’s called Mistressgate (you know, like Watergate). The pork barrel scandal was so yesterday!The scandal revolves around a dating service site on the Internet involving married people. It’s called Ashley Madison, described on its website as “the world’s leading married dating service for discreet encounters.”Justice Secretary Leila De Lima, with full backing from the Catholic Church in the Philippines, is considering blocking the site from the Internet in the Philippines, arguing that extra-marital affairs could lead to divorce.Both extra-marital affairs and divorce are illegal in the country, and is against the Catholic Church’s teachings.Enter Vice President Jenomar Binay, with the backing of an overwhelming number of male politicians, from senators and congressmen to governors and mayors. “We have to protect freedom of speech and the integrity of the Internet,” Binay said, as he and his fellow politicians vowed to block any move by the Justice Department to ban the married dating site.Observers say that this is looming as the greatest political and religious comfrontation the Philippines has ever seen because it cuts right through the country’s pervasive yet hush-hush machismo culture.Most of the politicians backing Binay are known to have mistresses, publicly or privately. Including Binay. | Adobo Chronicles | https://adobochronicles.com/2014/11/30/philippines-move-over-pork-barrel-here-comes-mistressgate/#respond |
BREAKING: Raissa Robles Detained By U.S. Immigration | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 23/10/2017 0:00 | Talk about self-incrimination.Raissa Robles who is currently in the United States promoting her book and giving small talk critical of the Duterte Governent, has been detained by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) of the Department of Homeland Security.The arrest happened while Robles was taking a selfie in front of the Statue of Liberty on Ellis Island.ICE is now investigating ‘credible information’ that Robles is holding a Philippine passport stamped with a fake U.S visa.Ironically, the credible information came from Robles herself who wrote the following on her blog in October of 2016: | Adobo Chronicles | https://adobochronicles.com/2017/10/23/breaking-raissa-robles-detained-by-u-s-immigration/#respond |
News And Cable Networks Will Not Air The Final Presidential Debate, Here’s Why | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 15/10/2016 0:00 | The Boston Globe has proposed to scrap the third and final U.S. presidential debate between Democrat Hillary Clinton and Republican Donald Trump. But that’s not going to happen. Something else will.ABC News, CBS News, NBC News, CNN, FOX, and MSNBC have all decided not to broadcast the Las Vegas debate on October 19. The networks were in agreement it was pointless to do so.The network executives said it is clear Hillary will win the election, Donald will spew more lies, and the Trump fanatics will claim their candidate won the debate no matter what.But the final straw for the networks in deciding to boycott the debate was the threat from hundreds of former Miss Universe and Miss U.S.A. contestants to stage a protest at the University of Nevada in Las Vegas, forming a human chain around the campus to prevent the media from covering the event.Many of these former beauty contestants have claimed that Trump disrespected them when he owned the Miss U.S.A. and Miss Universe Organization, making it standard operating procedure for him to barge into the dressing rooms full of naked women.So if you’re planning to be in the audience or watch Wednesday’s debate on TV, make some alternate plans like renting a movie from Netflix. | Adobo Chronicles | https://adobochronicles.com/2016/10/15/news-and-cable-networks-will-not-air-the-final-presidential-debate/#respond |
Duterte said that the woman that he saved by killing 3 kidnappers is now a doctor | ['View All Posts Pinoytrending'] | 2016-12-19 14:42:58+08:00 | President Rodrigo Duterte revealed during his arrival statement following his state visits to Cambodia and Singapore that the woman that he saved from 3 kidnappers is now a Doctor.During a press conference in Davao International Airport on December 16, he explained why he must kill the criminals in Davao City during his early years as Mayor.According to him, kidnapping was rampant in Davao City during his early months and every Davaoños knew that.He narrated how he and his men saved the life of a woman who is now a doctor from her kidnappers.“I was only three months mayor in 1988. Alam ninyong taga-Davao. You know, all Davaoeños know that. They were picking victims right in the middle of the downtown area. Sa [uyangco?] rin dinampot nila yung babae kasama yung boyfriend. They were just into this…there used to be a Betamax, you have to go to an outlet and rent one. They just picked up the woman and brought her to Cotabato and they detained her for 2 months. One day, they sent feelers of… to the family and she’s still alive. She is now a doctor, the woman…sent feelers to the parents that they were going to surrender or return the hostage, I don’t want to mention the name. Sabi nila in exchange for 2 million not to tell the police but the parents whispered to me.So, on that fateful night, they were travelling. I was there with retired police Elson Estares and two others because they never expected that they would pass this way but they would return. It is not done. Usually if you pass in this area, you pass only once. You do not go back and…but the troops were there surrounding the house. So when we heard somebody inside, he’s a brave guy, Lima, he was the one I told. You go there because he was a shooter. I said could you take out three persons at one time, he said yes.When the firefight started and Duterte already knew that the criminals were ready to kill and to die, he grabbed his m16 to finish them off.Okay you will be that inside the bedroom. And when she said the birdie, “birdie” is safe. So they went down and it was covered by the televisions. The networks were just at the background. So, when they refused to stop, we saw a carbine pointed at us. We were parked nearby. So, the shooting started and I was one holding a…I was holding a .45 but you know, when I saw them coming back to our direction, I grabbed my M16, American-made, mind you…to kill criminals. Not extrajudicial, there was a firefight. And I said there were about only three of us there.He lambasted the people who criticized him for his admission that he killed criminals and told them that he’s only doing his job to protect the people of Davao.So, I might have hit them all or none at all. But the fact is I was there and I fired at them. It was a pure case of kidnapping. It happened during my first term in 1988. And here comes an idiot—always an idiot almost all of them are, saying that my admission, that I shot the suspect, they were not suspect. You idiotic. I don’t know from where you are. To us I was not a suspect, I was in a shootout and many others in my career of the 23 years. I am a mayor that cannot tolerate oppression of civilians, and many others and small encounters. Another kidnap-killing I was there. It also resulted in a shootout. The family was a…the wife of a small mall here in the city. So what’s wrong in being, you are pictured to be a killer.So, at least I killed to protect people. I am not here a dictator killing my political opponents to stay in power.”Duterte said that he only kill to protect the oppressed people of his city where criminality where rampant during the 1980’s before he became a Mayor.Source:DUTERTE TRANSCRIPTS: Arrival from Cambodia, Singapore. 16-17 Dec 2016 | Pinoytrending Altervista | https://pinoytrending.altervista.org/duterte-said-woman-saved-killing-3-kidnappers-now-doctor/ |
HAWAII’S “CHINAMAN’S HAT” TO BE RENAMED “PINOY SALAKOT” | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 1/11/2017 0:00 | Hawaii’s state legislature today unanimously approved a bill renaming the famed “Chinaman’s Hat” on Oahu to “Pinoy Salakot.” The measure is expected to be immediately signed by Governor David Ige.“Chinaman’s Hat” or Mokoliʻi, is a 12.5-acre basalt islet in Kāneʻohe Bay, Hawaii. Mokoliʻi is part of Kualoa Regional Park and located 1⁄3 mile offshore of Kualoa Point, Oahu.Many Asian American groups have long protested the use of the name “Chinaman’s Hat” because it is a derogatory term that used to refer to Chinese railroad workers in America.After years of searching for a replacement name, the state legislature finally found one that is most appropriate and is not derogatory. In fact, it is a term that elicits great pride among Filipinos, especially those living on the islands.Henceforth, the island will be named “Pinoy Salakot.”“Salakot” is an indigenous wide-brimmed conical hat used by Filipinos for centuries and even up to this day. It comes in different variations and is usually made from rattan or dried leaves of local trees.The “salakot” closely resembles Mokoli’i. | Adobo Chronicles | https://adobochronicles.com/2015/11/01/hawaiis-chinamans-hat-to-be-renamed-pinoy-salakot/ |
Sen. Sotto responded on US Singer James Taylor cancellation of concert in Manila: “If you are not a pusher/user, you have nothing to fear” | ['View All Posts Pinoytrending'] | 2016-12-22 13:33:48+08:00 | Senator Tito Sotto responded on the decision of the Grammy award-winning singer James Taylor to cancel his Manila concert because of the drug war in the Philippines.Taylor a former heroin addict, decided to cancel his not yet sold out concert because of his political stand and he said that alleged summary executions were unacceptable to anyone who loves the rule of law.The Senator questioned the reason of Taylor to cancel his concert in the Philippines and he tweeted about the former drug abuse of the singer: “A singer said he loves d rule of law, “kaya?” Or he loves d lure of drugs?”A singer said he loves d rule of law, “kaya?” Or he loves d lure of drugs? — Tito Sotto (@sotto_tito) December 21, 2016I was pertaining to drug issues ni taylor so don’t take it literally. — Tito Sotto (@sotto_tito) December 21, 2016The Senator said that Taylor don’t need to worry about the action of the Duterte administration against illegal drugs.Sotto wrote on his twitter post: “If you are not a pusher or a user, you have nothing to fear in the Philippines!”If you are not a pusher or a user, you have nothing to fear in the Philippines! 🇵🇭 — Tito Sotto (@sotto_tito) December 21, 2016Senator Sotto was one of the politicians who advocates a drug-free Philippines and he was one of the supporters of the drug war of President Rodrigo Duterte.Taylor was a former heroin user during 80’s but by the help of her family successfully recovered and came back to his career. | Pinoytrending Altervista | https://pinoytrending.altervista.org/sen-sotto-responded-us-singer-james-taylor-cancellation-concert-manila-not-pusheruser-nothing-fear/ |
Philippines President Duterte Admits To Being A Psychopath | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 15/12/2016 0:00 | Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte’s recent ‘admission’ that he personally killed drug addicts when he was mayor of Davao City has made headlines around the world. And there is no stopping him from more admissions.Today, the rogue president admitted to reporters in Singapore that he, indeed, is a psychopath as claimed by his critics and opponents.But in explaining Duterte’s statement, Secretary Martin Andanar of the Presidential Communications Group said that what the president was trying to say was that he was psychologically sound to pursue a path of peace, progress and prosperity for the Philippines and the Filipino people.Daang mapayapa at maunlad. | Adobo Chronicles | https://adobochronicles.com/2016/12/15/philippines-president-duterte-admits-to-being-a-psychopath/ |
The Curse Of The Filipina Beauty Queen | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 31/12/2017 0:00 | Just as Filipinos thought that their grand slam in winning 2015 international beauty pageants had ended with the crowning of Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach as the new Miss Universe last week, yet another Filipina, Leren Mae Bautista was crowned Miss Tourism Queen of the Year International 2015 on News Year’s Eve in Malaysia.This latest crown gives the Philippines a total of 6 international beauty titles in 2015.Others crowned were Lorraine Maniego Colis as Miss Globe, Angelia Ong as Miss Earth, Cindy Madumma as Miss Scuba International, and Trixie Maristela as Miss International Queen (the largest transgender beauty pageant in the world).Indeed, Filipina beauty queens are cursed, but in a good way!Congratulations, ladies! | Adobo Chronicles | https://adobochronicles.com/2015/12/31/the-curse-of-the-filipina-beauty-queen/#respond |
U.S. COSMETIC COMPANIES SCRAMBLE TO GET HILLARY CLINTON’S ENDORSEMENT | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 23/07/2017 0:00 | As part of a tour for her new book Hard Choices, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton treated the Internet to a Q&A while visiting some of the biggest companies in Silicon Valley.One of the most talked-about questions was: “What advice would you give to young women who are considering a career in politics/public service?”Clinton responded by saying that women in the public arena should “grow skin as thick as the hide of a rhinoceros,” adding, “I have certainly, as you can tell, have had to learn how to do that. There’s a lot of good moisturizers I can tell you about if you’re interested.”Soon after, the former First Lady and presumptive 2016 presidential candidate received dozens of text messages from cosmetic companies asking if she would endorse their moisturizing products. In return, the companies promised full financial backing for her presidential campaign.Among those that contacted Clinton were manufacturers of the brands Olay, Avon, L’Oreal, Neutrogena, Nivea, Estee Lauder and Shiseido.Clinton and her consultants are still reportedly studying the endorsement offers. “We have some time between now and the start of the 2016 campaign season,” they said. | Adobo Chronicles | https://adobochronicles.com/2014/07/23/u-s-cosmetic-companies-scramble-to-get-hillary-clintons-endorsement/#respond |
POPE FRANCIS WILL ADDRESS FILIPINOS IN TAGALOG DURING VISIT TO THE PHILIPPINES | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 15/11/2017 0:00 | Filipino Church leaders preparing for Pope Francis’ visit to the Philippines in January have announced that the head of the Roman Catholic Church will speak in English during his speeches and meetings with the Filipino people. This, despite the fact that the Argentinian pontiff is not as comfortable with English as he is in Latin and Spanish.Today, however, The Vatican once again surprised many who are closely watching the Pope’s pronouncements and activities. It was revealed that Francis has instead chosen to speak in Tagalog while visiting the Philippines. He is currently taking Tagalog lessons from a private coach in Rome.Tagalog (Pilipino) is the national language of the Philippines. It draws on many Spanish words (The Philippines was under Spanish rule for many centuries before the U.S. brought Hollywood into the country).Pope Francis said that so far, learning Tagalog has been a breeze, saying that in fact, he didn’t have to re-learn many words and phrases which have the same meaning in both Tagalog and Spanish, like ‘Padre’ (father), ‘relihiyon’ (religion), ‘krus’ (cross), and ‘Espirito Santo’ (Holy Spirit).Perhaps the only phrase the Pope will not get quite right is ‘noche buena’ which douesn’t mean ‘a good night’ in Tagalog. Rather it means ‘midnight feast.’ As in food. | Adobo Chronicles | https://adobochronicles.com/2014/11/15/pope-francis-will-address-filipinos-in-tagalog-during-visit-to-the-philippines/ |
2019 Senate Race: Uson, Roque, Paredes, Patag | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 17/11/2017 0:00 | CNN Philippines is reporting that according to House Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez, Mocha Uson and Harry Roque are running for senator in 2019. Both have reportedly been included in the ruling Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban) 2019 senatorial lineup.Upon hearing the news, the Liberal Party, headed by Vice President Leni Robredo, announced that it has signed up Jim Paredes and Cynthia Patag to be part of its 2019 senatorial lineup.The Adobo Chronicles has confirmed that Paredes, an Australian citizen, will renounce his foreign citizenship this week in order to qualify to run for Philippine senator.Let the games begin! | Adobo Chronicles | https://adobochronicles.com/2017/11/17/2019-senate-race-uson-roque-paredes-patag/ |
PHILIPPINES: PRESIDENT AQUINO THANKS HAIRDRESSER, ENTOURAGE IN STATE OF THE NATION ADDRESS | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 27/07/2018 0:00 | the Filipino people.If his last SONA sounded like an acceptance speech at a film awards presentation, it is because it was. The Adobo Chronicles® learned that Aquino’s sister, actress and television talk show host Kris, wrote majority of what he said in his SONA.In addition to calling it an acting award acceptance speech, critics have called the speech a SOPA, or State of the Previous Administration. | Adobo Chronicles | https://adobochronicles.com/2015/07/27/philippines-president-aquino-thanks-hairdresser-entourage-in-state-of-the-nation-address/#respond |
Slide Show: Intelliquotes From Potential Trump VP’s | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 29/06/2016 0:00 | In no time, both presidential candidates Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton will be announcing their vice presidential running mates.Clinton has been rumored lately to be gravitating towards Senator Elizabeth Warren who has been seen campaigning with the former Secretary of State.As for Trump, it is looking like a toss-up among the women superstars of the GOP — former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin, former Arizona Governor Jan Brewer and former Minnesota Representative Michele Bachmann. The trio has been making the rounds of network and cable talk shows putting forward their best soundbites that are all consistent with Trump’s stance on national issues including immigration and gun control. | Adobo Chronicles | https://adobochronicles.com/2016/06/29/slide-show-intelliquotes-from-potential-trump-vps/?share=email |
Catching up with Mao: on young Filipinos’ rejection of the false ‘spirit of EDSA’ | [] | 2016-03-04 23:20:55+00:00 | The millennial generation of Filipinos have helped in what 5-10 years ago would have seemed as an impossible PR turnaround by Senator Bongbong Marcos, son of the late “dictator” Ferdinand E. Marcos. The only son of the late president is running for vice president, and several groups have protested what they say is an attempt of the Marcos family to return to the presidency. Perhaps they see it that way because Jejomar Binay might be impeached, Grace Poe might be disqualified, while Miriam Santiago and Rodrigo Duterte have health issues.But, what’s worse is that they have blamed the millennial generation for being “uninformed” or “misinformed” about martial law. Some would even go as far as to insult the millennials who support Bongbong Marcos for being ignorant. But, to be fair, the millennial generation has as much right to insult the present ruling generation.The older generation has created the present circumstances in the Philippines (although to be fair, they aren’t 100% to blame). This is why they like to criticize young people today for being too attached to gadgets, for being too focused on their romantic lives, for being undisciplined, for talking back, among other things. Now, they’re criticizing the younger generation for being “caught up in the Marcos propaganda.”Younger generations have actually had a disillusionment from the system put into place by Corazon Aquino which is now being upheld by her unico hijo, President BS Aquino. Perhaps that is the good thing that has come out of BS Aquino’s failures, that Filipinos finally realize the failure of the system put into place in 1986. Once again, to be fair, some members of the older generation have begun to realize the Aquino blunders and the unsuccessful system that has ruled the Philippines.So, we have older people particularly the martial law “victims” telling younger people how bad the martial law days were. But, have they been able to show how life today is better? It’s pretty ironic coming from the generation which totally destabilized the country. The generation which criticizes the millennials for not being informed about martial law is the same generation which shook up the foundation of this nation in the 1970s with their radical left movements.Why then should the present generation attack the younger generations who have only grown dissatisfied with the present generation’s output? In fact, it is actually good that the young people have learned to question the propaganda that has been fed to them. It is good that the younger generations, stripped of bias because they had neither good or bad martial law experiences, is starting to look at history objectively, and at a candidate’s qualifications based on platform and achievements.In the end, we might be catching up with Mao Zedong, who initiated the Chinese Cultural Revolution in 1966. Mao rallied the support of the youth in China during that time and made a radical move to remove whatever remained of “Old China.” Young people were told and even encouraged to talk back to their parents and question the teachings of the past generations. The only thing is, Mao had to make them do so in order to perpetuate himself in power. In the Philippines’ case, the movement is a product of dissatisfaction with failed government policies, widespread corruption, deception, and nepotism.In our case, the young people are finally starting to reject the false “spirit of EDSA” and all the yellow propaganda and teachings that have been forced down the nation’s throat for the last 30 years. The Philippines, after all, might learn a few things from its regional rival. | Get Real Philippines | https://www.getrealphilippines.com/2016/03/catching-mao-rejecting-false-spirit-edsa/ |
Netizen writes open letter to St. Scholastica’s management: “Bakit anak namin ang ginagamit niyo?” | ['View All Posts Pinoytrending'] | 2017-07-19 22:56:00+08:00 | A netizen claimed that his children studied in St Scholastica Manila wrote an open letter to the school management for allegedly using his child for the rally that they organized against President Rodrigo Duterte.The letter that went viral on the internet was written by Mr. Rylan Alingarog and posted by Davao City Vice Mayor Pulong Duterte in his social media fan page.According to the open letter, Mr. Alingarog lambasted the management of Saint Scholastica and asked why his child was included to the rally held against President Rodrigo Duterte.He also asked why the management used their students for the rally instead of their teachers, admin, staff and nuns.Alingarog was worried that the students of Saint Scholastica might become a victim of cyber harassment because the school management let their students expose themselves on social media while criticising the President.The complaining parent also criticized Hontiveros and asked the school management to told the lady senator to not invite the young students for another political rally against the current administration.Instead of brainwashing the students, Alingarog challenged the school management for a debate in front of the young kulasas.He also gave a suggestion to the Saint Scholastica’s management to consult the parents of their students to knew their sentiments about the issue.Alingarog said that he regretted that he enrolled his child to Saint Scholastica because of what happened on July 8.He said that he graduated also from a Catholic school, but they were not tasked to attend a political rally.Alingarog claimed that the management of St. Scholastica were only informed the parents about the “YOUTH SONA 2017” and he thought that it’s only an ordinary school activity.He said that if he knew that his child is going to participate in a rally against the government, he would not sign the waver sent by the management to him.This is the whole letter wrote by Mr. Rylan Alingarog:OPEN LETTER TO ST SCHOLASTICA’S MANAGEMENTJuly 18,2017Sr.Mary Frances Dizon OSBPRESIDENT St. Scholastica College2560 Leon Guinto St.Malate,Manila SUBJECT : RALLY AGAINST PRRD HELD TODAY P—- I– NAMAN…… Ano nanaman yang katarantaduhan ninyo ? Bakit mga bata ang ginagamit ninyo sa pag rarally? Bakit hindi kayong lahat ng teacher,admin staff,madre ang magpunta sa mendiola at mag rally. Bakit mga anak namin ang ginagamit ninyo. P—– I— NINYO WALA PANG 18 years old mga anak namin 15 and 14 anong alam nila sa politika? Tapos may media agad? Hindi ba well planned and organized?Hindi ba ninyo naisip na baka ma bash sa social media ang mga bata o yung political interest lang ninyo ang inisip ninyo? Pakisabi kay Sen.Hontiveros na siya ang mag rally mag isa,wag na niya isama mga anak namin. Tayo ngayon ang mag debate,hindi yung mag iimbita kayo ng sino sinong mga resource personpara magsalita sa stage at bilugin ang ulo ng mga anak namin. Bakit hindi ninyo imbitahin lahat ng mga magulang ng estudyante ninyo ngayon,sulatan ninyo lahatpara malaman ninyo kung ano ang sentyimento naming mga matatanda. Extra Judicial Killing – Do you have any proof that PRRD instigated the killings of “so called victims” ?If yes then go ahead and file a case against the administration. If none then let’s go back to the moral law, hindi ba masama ang magbintang sa kapwa? Did you know what are implications with this kind of exposure to our children? If not then I suggest you organize another rally with all your relatives for you to know. I also suggest that you march all the way from St.Scholastica to Malacanang palace to RELEASE your sentiments and POLITICAL POSITION about the current administration for all I care. PERO WAG NINYO ISAMA MGA ANAK NAMIN P—– I– NINYO!!!!!!!!!Bakit hindi ninyo kami ininform na MAG RARALLY PALA MGA ANAK NAMIN AT PAGKATAPOS PALA NAMIN MANGGALING SA TRABAHO AY MAPAPANOOD NA NAMIN SA TV. Sino ba namang magulang ang hindi matutuwa. Oh siempre wala akong maririnig na reply sa inyo at holy holy nanaman kayo. Or magrereply nanaman kayo with the nicest and holiest words available in the dictionary.Kung alam ko lang na ganyan kayo hindi namin inenroll mga anak namin sa inyo. I am an educated individual, I also graduated from a catholic school, but my school protected us from politics, they only taught us the values of life,they only gave us the tools, the knowledge, that in the future we will know how to decide on things. Do not taint the minds of our child with politics. Your act was not spontaneous, it was planned and organized. You only circulated a letter to allow our child with a certain “YOUTH SONA 2017” thinking that it is just an ordinary school activity. You maliciously misinformed us. P—– INA KUNG ANG NILAGAY NINYO EH MAG RARALLY ANG MGA BATA MAY MEDIA HO AT MA-0TV MGA ANAK NINYO EH PUTANG INA PIPIRMA BA MGA MAGULANG DOON? I will not ask for a public apology I know it will not come. But I challenge you to do the rally by yourselves at 100% attendance from your admin to all the teachers and staff. Mr.Rylan AlingarogA CONCERNED PARENTHe also included his contact details to prove that he’s going to stood for what he said against the St. Scholastica’s management.The rally organized by the young students of Saint Scholastica Manila got mixed reactions from the netizens.Some were amazed by the braveness showed by the students. But some believed that they were only used by the school management to push their political beliefs and express their disappointment to the current administration.Meanwhile, Senator Risa Hontiveros praised the students for expressing their voice against the government.“We will take back the democracy they are stealing from us. And we know this darkness will pass because you, the young have the light.” She said.Pulong Duterte also questioned the motive of the school management of St. Scho for letting their students joined a political rally.“Education ba yan for children? Anong subject!!!???” Vice Mayor Duterte remarked. | Pinoytrending Altervista | https://pinoytrending.altervista.org/parent-netizen-writes-open-letter-st-scholasticas-management-bakit-mga-anak-namin-ang-ginagamit-niyo/ |
“Mabagal!” VP Leni not impressed by the government’s relief efforts in Typhoon Nina-affected areas | ['View All Posts Pinoytrending'] | 2017-01-03 17:55:49+08:00 | Vice President Leni Robredo was not impressed with the government action in the provinces where Typhoon Nina hit.After spending her days in United States while the Typhoon destroying the Bicol Region and other provinces, Leni Robredo complained about the slow efforts of the government especially in bringing back the electricity in the affected provinces.“Sa tingin ko medyo mabagal, mabagal iyong galaw,” Robredo said. “Tingin ko kailangan tulungan kung paano mapapabilis kasi medyo unusual ito na eight days after hindi pa nga 50% iyong nababalik na kuryente,” Mrs. Robredo said.But she’s more worried how the government can give livelihood to the affected families who lost their jobs because of the destructive Typhoon.“Dito, so far, dito sa barangay na ito, iyong damage to crops ang pinakagrabe. Ito iyong mahirap makabangon kasi ito lang ang means ng livelihood dito.” Robredo said.The Vice President said that she’s already cooperating with the Barangay Captains to produce the requirements to ask assistance to the Department of Agriculture.“Iyong problema talaga is iyong hanapbuhay. Kaya sinabihan ko si Kap na asikasuhin na namin iyong lahat ng requirements para ihingi na natin iyong tulong sa DA kasi kung hindi natin ito maasikaso agad-agad wala talagang kakainin iyong mga tao.” She said. | Pinoytrending Altervista | https://pinoytrending.altervista.org/mabagal-vp-leni-not-impressed-governments-relief-efforts-typhoon-nina-affected-areas/ |
5 Big Reasons President Aquino Will Be Remembered As A Failure Of A Man | [] | 5/1/2016 0:00 | Well, it seems we can all be grateful that President Aquino’s term is almost over. Indeed, just a few more nights and it looks like we can finally say good riddance to perhaps one of the worst regimes that ever graced Malacanang. Needless to say, I’m sure a lot of you feel relieved that in just a few months notice, President Aquino will finally be forced into the background and we will no longer have to see his balding head on TV as much as we used to, doubly so if Mar Roxas, his anointed successor, loses the upcoming 2016 election.However do note that in just about all his speeches, President Aquino has made constant mention of a “legacy”. He has claimed repeatedly of continuing a “legacy” that his parents left behind and that he allegedly continues in his very own administration. However, one must ask, what does his so-called “legacy” amount to and what has it done for the common Filipino when he took the position of president in our beloved country? In the six years of being president, what will people remember of him? Well, as you may well know, if anyone even chooses to remember anything about his six years of incompetence, I strongly doubt a lot of it will be positive…All His Achievements Are Either Superficial Or NonexistentOf course, both President Aquino himself and his supporters like to go on and on about his alleged achievements. About how he has somehow improved the economy and how, if his so-called reforms are kept in place, it could continue to change the country for the better. Unfortunately, one can surmise that most of what he’s talking about are just conceptual or abstract ideas. These are things that look good on paper but actually mean very little in the real world. Or even if they do, no common Filipino can ever experience the rewards of his “reforms”.What’s worse is that a lot of his reforms aren’t his own. Indeed, a lot of the so-called changes he has brought about are products of his predecessor’s efforts. He is simply stealing their ideas for his own purposes and making it look like they were the result of his administration’s effort.If anything, I can best compare President Aquino’s so-called “Daang Matuwid” (straight path) to a fresh coat of bright yellow paint on an old, broken-down jeepney with a worn out engine, faulty brakes and flat tires…His Sense Of Justice Is Selective And UnfairSure, maybe he did highlight the “Pork Barrel” scandal during his term. Unfortunately, this issue has been going on even in the time of his predecessors. Indeed, when it was brought up during President Aquino’s term, all I could say was: “Reopened again, eh?”However, in all that hullabaloo, I actually expected that something would be done. Well, more fool me. Of course, there were people who were arrested and charged with corruption. Unfortunately, President Aquino seems to have only taken those who were in the opposition. There were also many of his cronies who were involved in the whole thing but he has utterly refused to even have said people investigated.Another issue would be his unfair treatment of former President Arroyo. I mean sure, I doubt her record is completely clean either. However why must he hold her against her will without any kind of fair trial and why does he keep blaming her for everything wrong that’s ever happened in the country even if she’s the one who originally came up with the concepts of economic change that he seems to be taking credit for.Worst of all is his dismissive attitude towards the SAF44 and their families. I know it sounds old but I’m just bringing it up for old time’s sake. He even seems to blame the said soldiers for the massacre that befell them and is spitting on their graves by choosing to work for the very terrorists who slaughtered them.And now there’s the whole “bullet scam” happening in NAIA, the very airport where his father was killed. However, I doubt we can really expect much considering the people running the thing are close associates of his family. Why should we even be surprised that very little is being done for the issue?He Has Never Really Cared About The Filipino PeopleNow he did mention something about people in the audience being his “boss”. However, as his term is coming to an end and after everything’s been said and done, I wonder who was he really talking to? Was it the common people he was calling his “boss”? Was he instead referring to his family’s close associates who were watching his speech? Or was he perhaps talking to something else entirely such as who he seems to be holding hands with in the various ASEAN meetings he’s attended or whatever deity his family seems to worship that is most clearly not the good God of Christianity.Truth be told, he has always been nothing but apathetic to the common Filipino, acting as if they never existed and aren’t harmed by his various misguided ideas. He even seems to think that traffic is a sign of a booming economy when, in fact, it is actually causing untold harm to the citizenry as it could potentially hinder an ambulance on the way to a hospital or delay the delivery of perishable goods. Even his “Daang Matuwid” hasn’t really done anything for the suffering Filipino as his alleged economic reforms has done very little to improve the lives of poor and middle-class Filipinos and has only served to fill the coffers of existing oligarchs. The fact that he forced Lord-only-knows how many people to walk in the hot and polluted streets of Manila during the APEC meetings while treating the foreign delegates like kings more than prove this point.If anything, he has only seen common Filipinos as nothing more than dumb peasants who can be pleased with just a few kind but hollow words and an empty smile. He seems to think of Filipinos not as the people who voted him into power but as gullible peons who are too dumb to realize that they are being victimized by their own government and he couldn’t really care less about that.He Is Still A Loser At 50Okay, I remember saying that it’s okay to be single. Please note ladies and gentlemen that this is not a contradiction. I am merely telling you the wrong way to go about this kind of thing.Now I know a lot of people who are 50 or older but are still single. However, take note that these are people who are single of their own accord. These are essentially men and women who think that having a significant other is simply not worth the trouble so they’d rather live alone. I am in no position to judge any of these folk and, as long as they’re both safe and happy, well I can only pray for more blessings upon them.President Aquino however still seems to be looking for a significant other even though he needs to focus on more important things such as running the country. Take for instance the issue that he was dating Pia Wurtzbach. Well, whether or not that’s true, one can note how “needy” he seems to be in his pictures with beautiful women such as the one that was taken in the Dong-Yan wedding and his apparent interest in the bride seemed less than professional somehow.Well, what can we expect? I’m no expert in women but I doubt indecision and irresponsibility are things that women look for in a man. If he does find a wife somewhere, it will most likely be an arranged marriage that involves a considerable sum of money.He Has Refused To Take Responsibility For AnythingSo here I have saved the worst for last. Truth be told, all his mishaps would’ve been more acceptable if he had just acknowledged and apologized for them. Indeed, if he had simply apologized for the Luneta Massacre, that would’ve at least eased some of the tension in the West Philippine Sea. If he had just said sorry for his mismanagement of the Yolanda crisis, less people would be mad at him. If he had simply accepted and acknowledged his part in the botched Mamasapano mission and taken responsibility for the death of the members of the SAF, perhaps he’d at least retain some face. If he had taken a stand in matters and sought out and arrested those in the bullet scam in NAIA, people might even laud him as a hero of sorts. If he had just told the SSS heads to shut it and give the people the 2000 peso pension they deserve, some people might even love him for it.But ah, who are we even talking about here?Not once has he taken responsibility for his wrongdoings. Instead, President Aquino has just gone on and on with his retort that amounts to either “it’s Marcos’ fault” or “it’s Arroyo’s fault”. And, even when caught, he’ll just come up with lame excuses like “I was fooled”.Tying in with my fourth point, who can love a man who can’t even accept his own mistakes? He acts less like a man and more like a boy trapped in an old man’s body. And not a teen boy either but a foolish and arrogant ten-year-old.***So here’s an advanced “Good Riddance” to you, Mr. Aquino! | Get Real Philippines | https://www.getrealphilippines.com/2016/01/5-big-reasons-president-aquino-will-remembered-failure-man/#comments |
BREAKING: NEVADA ATHLETIC COMMISSION VOIDS MAYWEATHER WIN OVER PACQUIAO | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 6/5/2018 0:00 | Until last weekend, it was billed the ‘Fight of the Century.’ But days after the Pacquiao-Mayweather welterweight fight unfolded in Las Vegas, it is now being called names like ‘Scam of the Century,’ and ‘Scandal of the Century.’ Today, in an unprecedented move, the Nevada Athletic Commission voided the unanimous decision win by Mayweather over Pacquiao. “There’s just too many missteps leading to and during the fight and we cannot sit here and just do nothing,” Commission Chairman Francisco Aguilar told The Adobo Chronicles. In voiding the fight results, Aguilar presented a laundry list of what went wrong: The Pacquiao camp did not disclose the Filipino boxer’s rotator cuff injury in the pre-fight medical questionnaire. The Pacquiao camp alleged that Manny was denied a legal injection to relieve the pain from his injured shoulder. In addition to filling out the medical questionnaire, both Pacquiao and Mayweather should have been examined by an independent medical doctor. While both boxers weighed under 147 pounds during the official weigh-in on Friday, Pacquiao and Mayweather weighed way over the welterweight maximum weight on Saturday. The judges’ summary scoresheet was not filled out correctly, casting doubt on whether it was Mayweather or Pacquiao who scored higher. There were more hugs than punches during the 12-round fight, especially by Mayweather. Both camps violated a new commission rule that no celebrities are allowed as part of the boxers’ official entourage. Mayweather had Justin Bieber in his entourage while Pacquiao had late night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel. Three national anthems were sung during the fight — U.S., Philippine and Mexican national anthems. The singing of the Mexican anthem misled many spectators and television viewers to think that Pacquiao was Mexican. In addition, Aguilar said that numerous lawsuits against Pacquiao, the boxing promoter and even the Nevada Athletic Commission have started to emerge, and “it is the commission’s responsibility to protect and preserve the integrity of professional boxing.” | Adobo Chronicles | https://adobochronicles.com/2015/05/06/breaking-nevada-athletic-commission-voids-mayweather-win-over-pacquiao/ |
PHILIPPINES LOSES BID TO BECOME THE 51ST U.S. STATE, THANKS TO THE PHILIPPINE BISHOPS | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 27/06/2018 0:00 | It was just a matter of time. The Philippines’ bid to become the 51st state of the U.S.A. was just weeks away from being approved by the United States Congress. But in just the last 24 hours, the hope all but went away, thanks to the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP).In the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision legalizing gay marriage, the Catholic Church in the Philippines says it will maintain its teachings on marriage which is exclusively between a man and a woman.CBCP head and Lingayen-Dagupan Archbishop Socrates Villegas issued an official statement today, reiterating the church’s opposition to same-sex marriage, while reassuring the LGBT community there will be no discrimination against them by the Church.“The Church continues to maintain what it has always taught. Marriage is a permanent union of man and woman, in the complementarity of the sexes and the mutual fulfillment that the union of a man and a woman bring into the loftiness of the matrimonial bond. If there is an undeniable difference between man and woman, there is also an undeniable difference between the permanent union of a man and a woman,” Villegas said in a post on his Facebook account.Upon hearing of the CBCP’s stand on gay marriage, the U.S. Congress killed a bi-partisan resolution granting the Philippines statehood status.“The Philippines cannot be a state of the union if it does not intend to abide by the law of the land,” Speaker John Boehner said. “Same-sex marriage is now the law in America, and no existing or potential U.S. state can get around it,” he added. | Adobo Chronicles | https://adobochronicles.com/2015/06/27/philippines-loses-bid-to-become-the-51st-u-s-state-thanks-to-the-philippine-bishops/ |
Senator Leila De Lima Admits She Is Now The Old Role Model Of Government Corruption In The Philippines | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 6/6/2018 0:00 | It’s a case of a fish caught by its own mouth.In a single tweet from her jail cell, Senator Leila De Lima says she is now the “old role model” of government corruption in the Philippines, hailing incumbent Solicitor General Jose Calida as the new role model.Well, at some point, De Lima, who turns 59 this August, will have to pass on the baton to someone else. The time is now. | Adobo Chronicles | https://adobochronicles.com/2018/06/06/senator-leila-de-lima-admits-she-is-now-the-old-role-model-of-government-corruption-in-the-philippines/?share=email |
White House Recruiting Germans To Build U.S.-Mexico Border Wall | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 1/2/2017 0:00 | Because of their political persuasion starkly in contrast to that of President Donald Trump, American-owned construction companies have refused to enter into agreements with The White House to build the great wall along the U.S.-Mexico border.This has caused an unnecessary delay in the implementation of Trump’s order to immediately begin the massive construction project.To solve the impasse, Trump has instructed his Labor as well as Homeland Security secretaries to travel to Berlin this weekend to recruit Germans to help build the border wall.Priority for the recruitment will be given to former East or West Germans who helped build the Berlin Wall, or their descendants.A lucrative compensation awaits the Germans, including an expedited path to U.S. citizenship. | Adobo Chronicles | https://adobochronicles.com/2017/02/01/white-house-recruiting-germans-to-build-u-s-mexico-border-wall/#respond |
JAPAN OFFERS TO BUY METRO MANILA FOR $57 BILLION | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 20/04/2017 0:00 | Noting that Metro Manila’s traffic, infrastructure and housing problems can no longer be solved by the Philippines’ National Capital Region, Japan has offered to buy Metro Manila for $57 Billion.The Japanese government, acting on a report by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), made the offer to Manila Mayor Joseph Estrada and Makati City Mayor Junjun Binay. By purchasing Metro Manila, Japan hopes to implement JICA’s “Dream Plan” to solve once and for all Metro Manila’s decades-old woes.The dream plan seeks to achieve by 2030, the five “No’s” considered to be the ultimate key to the revival of the dying metropolis : no traffic congestion, no excessive transport cost burden for low-income groups, no households living in high hazard risk areas, no barriers for seamless mobility of people and no air pollution.Under the purchase proposal, Metro Manila will become a Prefecture of Japan and both the local and national governments of the Philippines will totally give up ownership and control of Metro Manila which consists of 17 cities and towns.The only remaining obstacle to the proposed purchase is to determine how the $57 Billion will be divided among Philippine President Noynoy Aquino, Estrada, Binay and the rest of the mayors of the cities and towns of the metropolis. | Adobo Chronicles | https://adobochronicles.com/2014/04/20/japan-offers-to-buy-metro-manila-for-57-billion/?share=email |
Senator Leila De Lima Excited About Future Roommates, Imelda Marcos And Maria Ressa | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 9/11/2018 0:00 | Life in jail can be quite lonely, as Senator Leila De Lima can attest. It helps to have a jailmate that one can talk to on a daily basis just to help keep one’s sanity.So one can imagine how excited De Lima was yesterday upon hearing that Former First Lady Imelda Romualdez Marcos was convicted of seven counts of Graft by the Sandigang Bayan (Graft Court), and that Maria Ressa of Rappler, could soon be charged of tax evasion, as announced by the Department of Justice.Speaking to The Adobo Chronicles, De Lima said either or both ladies would make perfect roommates in her otherwise solitary jail cell.”I look forward to daily discussions about Philippine History— especially during the Marcos years — as well as matters concerning free speech, social media and taxation,” she said.However, De Lima may have to wait a little while longer as Marcos’ case is sure to go through the long appeals process and Ressa’s case will still need to have its day in Court.But it’s the thought that counts. | Adobo Chronicles | https://adobochronicles.com/2018/11/09/senator-leila-de-lima-excited-about-future-roommates-imelda-marcos-and-maria-ressa/ |
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