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WATCH: Senator Trillanes believes that Rodrigo Duterte is not corrupt | ['View All Posts Pinoytrending'] | 2017-02-18 16:58:55+08:00 | Senator Antonio Trillanes during an interview with Philippine Daily Inquirer on March 2016 said that President Rodrigo Duterte is not a corrupt politician.According to him, former Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte is not a corrupt politician unlike former Vice President Jejomar Binay who faced corruption controversies before and during the campaign period.“I believe si Duterte to be fair hindi naman siya corrupt ano” Senator Trillanes told the press.But suddenly, when the election period near to end, Senator Antonio Trillanes released accusations against the future President of the Philippines, saying that he hid millions of pesos in his bank accounts.Last week, when he revived the undeclared wealth issue against the President, he claimed that Duterte allegedly got his wealth from the Davao City Intelligence fund.But the President of the Philippines denied the allegations of the Senator.During the election period, Duterte also said that Trillanes visited him in Davao City asking to become his running mate. | Pinoytrending Altervista | https://pinoytrending.altervista.org/watch-senator-trillanes-believes-rodrigo-duterte-not-corrupt/ |
VP Leni Robredo Appeals For Donations To Help Those Who Felt The Earth Move Thursday Night | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 25/05/2017 0:00 | Philippine Vice President Leni Robredo has her hands full these days. She can’t just sit by idly while “waiting for something to happen to the President.”Just hours after the terrorist group Maute launched a siege on Marawi City, Robredo and the Office of the Vice President appealed to kind-hearted citizens for donations in order to provide relief to those who were still trapped inside their homes due to the ongoing encounter between government troops and the rebels.Last night, at about 10:27 p.m., a 5.5 magnitude quake centered near Zambales hit a swath of Luzon island, prompting netizens from Metro Manila to as far as Baguio City to take to their Facebook and other social media accounts to let friends and followers know that they felt the jolt.Being the forward-thinking Vice President that she is, Robredo ordered the OVP to immediately launch a nationwide appeal for donations to help all those who felt the earthquake.Donors are asked to contact the OVP to learn how their gift of money 💰 or items can reach those in greatest need. Robredo promised a full accounting of donated funds, in the interest of the Freedom of Information (FOI). | Adobo Chronicles | https://adobochronicles.com/2017/05/25/vp-leni-robredo-appeals-for-donations-to-help-those-who-felt-the-earth-move-thursday-night/#respond |
Former CEO of Procter and Gamble, Coca-Cola praised Pres. Duterte: “His intentions are pure. He is a man of action” | ['View All Posts Pinoytrending'] | 2016-10-26 16:09:40+08:00 | James Michael Lafferty, the former CEO of Procter and Gamble, former CEO of Cola-Cola and current CEO of British American Tobacco praised President Duterte in his article that he written in Philstar.comThe copy of the article of Mr. Lefferty has gone viral on Facebook after Republic Defenders posted it.James Michael said that President Duterte is not a “NATO” kind of leader and he always ‘walk the talk’. He believes that President Duterte loves his country.“We can argue about what is right for Philippines, but we cannot credibly argue the man’s intentions. He truly wants what is best for his nation and is willing to take flak for it. This selflessness is truly commendable”He also cheered President Duterte and urged him to continue what he’s doing right now and don’t mind the people who criticised him.“There is an old saying in the Arab world, “The dogs bark, yet the caravan still passes.” Let the dogs bark. And keep doing what you think is right.”Duterte supporters praised James Michael Lafferty for defending President Duterte against the criticisms that he received in the west after he announced his separation with United States. | Pinoytrending Altervista | https://pinoytrending.altervista.org/former-ceo-procter-gamble-coca-cola-praised-pres-duterte-intentions-pure-man-action/ |
COMELEC To Purchase Bibs, Shirts And Nike Shoes For Election Inspectors And Staff | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 1/4/2016 0:00 | The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) will spend more than P26 million for the purchase of “bib vests” for the Board of Election Inspectors (BEIs) and support staff to wear as uniforms at the polling places during the May 9 elections, plus another P1.2 million for collared shirts for its employees.The Adobo Chronicles also learned that in addition to the bibs and shirts, COMELEC is also contemplating of providing the inspectors and staff with new pairs of Nike shoes. The cost of the shoes has not been disclosed.COMELEC spokesperson James Jimenez defended the acquisition of the Election Day uniforms, saying it was aimed at lifting the spirits of those serving in the field. Uplifting the pride of the poll workers by ensuring that they are “attired properly” would help ensure the credibility of the elections, he said.Jimenez added that the Nike shoes are needed because the inspectors and staff will be doing a lot of walking and running around that day. | Adobo Chronicles | https://adobochronicles.com/2016/04/01/comelec-to-purchase-bibs-shirts-and-nike-shoes-for-election-inspectors-and-staff/#respond |
Next Senate President: It’s A Toss Up Between Manny Pacquiao And Tito Sotto | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 17/05/2018 0:00 | Tito Sotto is reportedly being groomed to become the next Senate President, replacing Koko Pimentel.Sotto is closely identified with his buddy team of television actors which includes his brother Vic and Joey De Leon. So in the event he becomes President, he has expressed the desire to have his two showbiz partners become co-Presidents. One for all, all for one!But there is another Senator who is a formiddable challenge to Sotto. That’s Manny Pacquiao, champion boxer who has made his mark as a junior Senator.So if it were up for a vote, who woud you choose to be the next Senate President? Tito, Vic and Joey, or Manny Pacquiao?Let us know in the comments section. | Adobo Chronicles | https://adobochronicles.com/2018/05/17/next-senate-president-its-a-toss-up-between-manny-pacquiao-and-tito-sotto/?share=email |
SURVEY: WHERE MILLENNIALS GET THEIR NEWS | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 9/12/2017 0:00 | get their news?The results of a nationwide survey of American Millennials conducted by the Bookings Institute may surprise you.While the poll came back with some facts most people already knew, a few findings may be hard to believe.As for social media, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram remain the top venues where Millennials hang out. No surprises there.However, the survey revealed these shocking trends which could have a great impact on the informed citizenry of the future:Millennials don’t tune in to real news like The Colbert Report or The Daily Show.They don’t tune in to fake news shows like FOX News either.They are confused as to whether CNN is a real or fake news source.98% of Millennials have never heard of LinkedIn.More than 65% of respondents think that The Washington Post is run by the U.S. Postal Service.Majority believe that The New York Times is the same as Playbill, the program pamphlet distributed at all Broadway shows.Majority think that Public broadcasts should be free and accessible to all Americans, especially Millennials; so Netflix should be free.80% believe that Comcast is the same as Chromecast, so cable subscription should only cost a one-time fee of $35.For details of this groundbreaking survey, visit the Bookings Institute web site. | Adobo Chronicles | https://adobochronicles.com/2014/12/09/survey-where-millennials-get-their-news/?share=email |
GAY COMEDIAN VICE GANDA SCORES RARE INTERVIEW WITH PHILIPPINE PRESIDENT AQUINO | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 25/12/2017 0:00 | Forget Sony Pictures’ The Interview. There is a more talked-about interview in all of Asia, and the world.Everybody knows that it takes more than an arm and a leg to score an exclusive, sit-down interview with Philippine President NoyNoy Aquino. But somebody did just that: Vice Ganda (Jose Marie Borja Viceral in real life).Vice Ganda is a Filipino television host and actor best known for his stand-up routines, in which he uses observational comedy, situational irony and sarcasm in pertaining to Filipino culture and human sexuality. Many are wondering why Aquino agreed to be interviewed by a showbiz personality instead of any of the respected journalists and television anchors who have been trying so hard to interview the president.The openly-gay Vice Ganda, who is a friend of the president’s sister Kris Aquino, sat down with the older Aquino in Malacanang Palace, the Philippine equivalent of the White House.The Adobo Chronicles learned from very reliable sources that Vice Ganda scored the interview by agreeing to certain rules dictated by the president and Kris Aquino:The interview will be conducted only in Tagalog, which is the President’s language choice when making speechesThere will be no questions about the pork barrel scamThere will be no questions about Aquino’s snub of actress Nora Aunor for National ArtistThere will be no questions about the president’s political nemesis, former President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo who remains in hospital arrestThere will be no questions about Manila’s MRT (light railway) or traffic problemsThere will be no questions about the recently-discovered luxury jail cells of drug lords at the New Bilibid Prison (National Penitentiary)There will be no questions about where all the donated money for last year’s typhoon Yolanda relief wentAquino will not be asked who he will be endorsing in the 2016 Philippine presidential electionsThe president will not be asked about his love life (Aquino is a bachelor)The president will need to take a break from the interview every 10 minutes so he can light up a cigarette.All other questions are okay, but a list must be provided to the president 48 hours in advance. The taped interview will air on Vice Ganda’s regular TV show, with schedule to be announced. | Adobo Chronicles | https://adobochronicles.com/2014/12/25/gay-comedian-vice-ganda-scores-rare-interview-with-philippine-president-aquino/#respond |
The Strategy Worked: Trump Ready To Quit Race And Endorse Clinton | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 3/5/2016 0:00 | It was a strategic plan to ensure that Hillary Clinton becomes the next president of the United States, and Donald Trump was in on it.It is widely known that the Trumps and the Clintons are really good friends, so when the Donald launched his candidacy for president, many were baffled. How could an avid fan and supporter of Clinton wage a challenge to a history-in-the-making Hillary presidency?But now it can be told.Trump is all but assured of the GOP nomination for president after his closest rival Ted Cruz announced he was suspending his campaign. Trump won the Indiana primary today.Sources close to Trump say that the real estate mogul-turned-reality show celebrity, is now ready to quit the race.It was the plan all along: to wage a fake challenge to Hillary. Once he is named the GOP nominee, then he was to quit the race and endorse Clinton.Well, that time has come.Ladies and gentlemen, the next president of the United States, Hillary Rodham Clinton! | Adobo Chronicles | https://adobochronicles.com/2016/05/03/the-strategy-worked-trump-ready-to-quit-race-and-endorse-clinton/?share=email |
Mayor Estrada Wants To Convert Manila’s Slums Into Colorful Murals | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 21/06/2016 0:00 | If you can’t lick ’em, join ’em. This seems to be the stance of Manila Mayor Joseph Estrada as his administration tries to find a solution to the growing slum problem in his city.Slum areas abound in the city, and while they are a testament to the reality of Manila’s overcrowding and poverty, they are also an inevitable eye sore that have put a dent on the government’s efforts to promote tourism.So, Estrada is proposing to convert all slum areas into colorful murals, an idea that he is copying from a mural project in La Trinidad, the capital of Benguet province.The La Trinidad mural involves the painting of houses located at Stonehill above the Balili river. A total of 170 houses have been colorized to simulate giant flowers with multicolored petals. It has been a work of volunteers, including residents on the hill.The La Trinidad mural approximates that of the famed favelas in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.In announcing his plan, Estrada said that the city government will provide free paint to slum residents who will color their abode with carefully coordinated designs by professional artists.The Adobo Chronicles learned that some slum areas will look like hills blooming with sunflowers while others will look like extensions of Manila Bay, where even the polluted water of the Pasig River will be painted blue to simulate the ocean. There will no longer be a need to “hide” Manila’s street children during international events since they will look like happy kids playing at white sand beaches which will also be part of the mural.Estrada hopes that once the city-wide project is completed, Manila will once again become a favorite destination of tourists and be chosen as the site for many international gatherings including the Miss Universe Beauty Pageant, the World Cup, the Olympics and perhaps even the Cannes Film Festival. | Adobo Chronicles | https://adobochronicles.com/2016/06/21/mayor-estrada-wants-to-convert-manilas-slums-into-colorful-murals/#respond |
POPE FRANCIS CONFIRMS HE WILL VISIT THE U.S. IN SEPTEMBER | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 19/01/2018 0:00 | In his very own words, Pope Francis has confirmed that he will be visiting the United States this fall, with stops in New York, Philadelphia and Washington, D.C.The pontiff made this announcement on board the Philippine Air Lines plane that took him from the Philippines to Rome. Francis just concluded a highly successful visit to the Philippines and Sri Lanka.Immediately after the announcement, various U.S. agencies and groups went on overdrive and announced plans and concerns about this coming historic visit.The Republican-controlled Congress is very nervous about its stance on global warming. The Pope is expected to issue an encyclical shortly, urging action on climate change which is contrary to what Republicans believe and stand for.House Speaker John Boehner, a Roman Catholic, is considering proposing new legislation to tax the rich and provide tax breaks for the middle class and the poor, just to impress the pope. Francis is known to be a staunch advocate for the poor.The U.S. Department of Justice is reportedly working nonstop to accelerate the filing of criminal charges against American priests charged with child sexual abuse, and to resolve these cases before the fall.Law enforcement agencies in New York, Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. are putting together plans to deal with crowd control during the Pope’s visit. They are seriously considering similar measures adopted by the police in Manila during the Pope’s visit. They will require police officers and traffic enforcers to wear adult diapers to prevent them from having to leave their posts to answer the call of nature during the Pope’s public appearances.New York officials want the Pope’s visit to be alcohol-free. They are proposing to close all Irish pubs in New York for the day.President Obama promised not to complain about the American Catholic clergy during his welcome speech at the White House. Obama said that what Philippines President NoyNoy Aquino did in Manila during the pope’s visit was utterly childish.Security for the pope will be a top priority. The three states to be visited by Francis have ordered drones to beef up their surveillance measures.St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York will be renamed St. Francis Cathedral in time for the papal visit.There will be widespread protests in major West Coast cities like San Francisco, Los Angeles, Seattle and Denver for not being included in the papal itinerary. | Adobo Chronicles | https://adobochronicles.com/2015/01/19/pope-francis-confirms-he-will-visit-the-u-s-in-september/#respond |
MISS UNIVERSE PAGEANT: MISS PHILIPPINES DENIES RUMORS ABOUT HER AND MISS COLOMBIA | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 11/1/2018 0:00 | all the rumors about her and Miss Colombia. “They are positively, absolutely, literally and figuratively untrue,” she said.When Lastimosa turned her back to board the bus, our reporter heard her say, “that b*tch”It wasn’t clear whether Miss Philippines said that about Miss Colombia or our reporter. | Adobo Chronicles | https://adobochronicles.com/2015/01/11/miss-universe-pageant-miss-philippines-denies-rumors-about-her-and-miss-colombia/#comments |
SPOTTED: President Elect Rody Duterte eating in Carinderia | ['View All Posts Pinoytrending'] | 2016-06-11 00:39:21+08:00 | President-Elect Rody Duterte was spotted in an still unknown Carinderia in Davao, choosing what kind of dish will he eat.Duterte is known for his simple lifestyle and didn’t really like to eat in luxurious restaurants like other politicians.The picture has gone viral on social media and gained positive comments from his supporters.The President Elect didn’t get mobbed by people in the Carinderia because they already saw Duterte many times eating with them.“Maybe he is just spending his remaining days as the Mayor of Davao, because he cannot eat in unsecured places anymore ones he becomes the President” One of his supporter said to our source.Many of his supporters is worried about the security of the President Elect because of the 50M Pesos offered by the drug syndicates in exchange of Duterte’s life and they asked Duterte to avoid going in unsecured places for his own safety. | Pinoytrending Altervista | https://pinoytrending.altervista.org/spotted-president-elect-rody-duterte-eating-carinderia/ |
WATCH: Duterte explains Rappler’s illegalities on Pia Ranada’s face | [] | 2018-01-16 22:54:56+08:00 | Rappler reporter Pia Ranada is still on the move. In a press conference on Tuesday night with President Rody Duterte, Pia took the mic to ask Duterte’s comment on press freedom and the Rappler’s ownership issue.The President knew it coming so he brought something a ‘doze of medicine’ that Pia should take. The President showed a printed news clip wrote by Rappler with a malicious and erroneous headline accusing his executive assistant Bong Go.“Wag na tayong lumayo pa. Oh heto, ‘Bong Go intervenes in P15.5 billion project to acquire Ph warships’ said Duterte as he reads a Rappler’s headline before the media.On Pia’s face, Duterte explained how Pia’s company [rappler] abused the privilege the freedom of the press and the constitution. Rappler was given a luxury of time over the years to malign and attack Duterte’s government. He said it’s ok as long as no foreign entity intervenes mass media in the country as stated by the law.Watch the entire one on one with Pia and President Duterte:What can you say about it? Leave your comments below! | Duterte Daily Stories | http://duterte.today/watch-duterte-explains-rapplers-illegalities-pia-ranadas-face/ |
#PrayForDavao, Netizens praying for the safety of the Davaoenos after the Davao City bombing | ['View All Posts Pinoytrending'] | 2016-09-02 23:37:47+08:00 | After decades of peace, Davao City was disturbed by an explosion in Roxas Night Market on Friday night.There are some rumours that there are casualties in the explosions, but Mindavote encouraging everyone to stay calm until the police reports are still not yet released.Meanwhile, the Netizens on Social Media gave their prayers to the victims of Davao City Bombing that according to them was allegedly planned by Abu Sayaff.The hashtag #PrayForDavao is now trending on social media and the Netizens cannot hide their sadness because of what happen to the most safest city in the Philippines.President Duterte and Inday-Sara Duterte is not yet releasing a statement. | Pinoytrending Altervista | https://pinoytrending.altervista.org/prayfordavao-netizens-praying-safety-davaoenos-davao-city-bombing/ |
President Rodrigo Duterte orders the scalawag cops to live in ARMM for two years | ['View All Posts Pinoytrending'] | 2017-02-07 14:10:42+08:00 | President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday ordered all the alleged scalawags caps to join the “Task force South” and live in ARMM for two years.During the presentation of 228 PNP Scalawags to President Duterte, he said that scalawags must move to Basilan or Jolo within 15 days or else they are going to resign.“Tutal bata pa naman kayo..kailangan ko ng pulis sa south..kulang ang pulis sa Basilan kasi maya’t maya pinagpuputok putok… yung mga estasyon doon nauubos..” Duterte said during his speech.“Prepare to move out..i’ll give you… 2 weeks from now 15 days.. mag start na kayo to move out..if you don’t want to go there..go to your superior officer and tell them that you are going to resign” President Duterte told the erring cops.He said that if they survived their for two years, they are allowed to go back home, but if they died there, he would not allow their corpse to brought back in Luzon.But if they chosen to retire, the Philippine National Police would still monitor them because he believes that ousted cops has a big potential to became dangerous criminals.Mr. Duterte also ordered the cops to drink the water of Pasig river to clean it.“Sayang ang pinapasweldo ng gobyerno sa inyo.” Duterte told the erring cops.The President also believed that no training can change them and the only solution is to put them in South. | Pinoytrending Altervista | https://pinoytrending.altervista.org/president-rodrigo-duterte-orders-scalawag-cops-live-armm-two-years/ |
Imee Marcos urged Netizens to ask FVR about the alleged abuses during Martial Law | ['View All Posts Pinoytrending'] | 2016-11-15 04:08:01+08:00 | Ilocos Norte Governor Imee Marcos urged the Netizens including the Martial Law victims to asked the former President Fidel V Ramos about the alleged arrest and other abuses during the Martial Law regime.Fidel V. Ramos was the head of the Philippine Constabulary during the Marcos administration, while Imee and Bongbong were still studying during that time.She also shared a photo from Filipino Fighting for Freedom of Information claiming that Senator Juan Ponce Enrile wrote in his autobiography that any abuse of martial law was his responsibility.The fanpage also said that Fidel Ramos was the Chief of the Philippine Constabulary and he was responsible for directing multiple abuses committed by the PC.“Kami ay nagaaral pa noon at mga bata pa. Bakit nga ba hindi natin tanungin ang dating Philippine Constabulary Chief Fidel Ramos tungkol sa mga pagaresto at mga pangaabuso diumano?” Marcos said on her Facebook fanpage. | Pinoytrending Altervista | https://pinoytrending.altervista.org/imee-marcos-urged-netizens-ask-fvr-alleged-abuses-martial-law/ |
WHY MICHELLE BACHMANN IS RUNNING FOR PRESIDENT | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 25/07/2017 0:00 | Michelle Bachmann makes no secret about her penchant for being called ‘Madam,’ as in Madam Representative. She is a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Minnesota’s 6th district.Her next career goal is to be called Madam President.Last week, Bachmann publicly announced her intention to seek the Republican nomination for president in 2016.If she loses in the contest, she has a backup plan: to establish a high-class brothel in Minneapolis, where, of course, as owner, she’d be called madam.The problem is, prostitution is illegal in Minnesota, so she needs to work with state legislators to codify the world’s oldest profession in her state where carrying guns in public is legal, with permit.Now that shouldn’t be such a difficult thing to do for a popular career woman and politician like Bachmann. All she needs to do is to partner with former Minnesota Governor Jesse Ventura, many political pundits say. | Adobo Chronicles | https://adobochronicles.com/2014/07/25/why-michelle-bachmann-is-running-for-president/?share=email |
President Duterte Sends Personal Christmas Message To Senator De Lima | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 24/12/2016 0:00 | December 25, 2016Dear Madam:Despite our irreconcilable differences, I would like — in all humility — to send you my best wishes for a Merry Christmas.Christmas is a time for love, peace and healing. I offer you all three.While many people and the biased media have labeled us “arch enemies,” in reality we have a lot in common.We were both elected by the people. Me by 16 Million, you by 14 Million.We were both criticized for our weaknesses. Me, for my cussing. You for your frailty.We’re both fashionistas. Me, for my denim Barong Tagalog.You for your trademark scarf.You have been accused of protecting drug lords inside the National Bilibid Prison. You have accused me of being the top protector of drug lords.In the last 6 months, I have travelled abroad to meet with the leaders of China, Japan, Russia, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Cambodia and Singapore. You have travelled to the U.S. to meet with Loida Nicolas-Lewis.You were in Berlin, Germany for a conference. I have been likened to Adolf HitlerI have presided over a joint session of Congress. You have presided over a Senate commmittee hearing before being ousted as chair; although you have refused to appear before a House of Representatives hearing.A criminal case against you has been filed for ignoring the summons from the parliamentary committee and subcommittees as well as obstruction of justice by stopping your former driver from testifying in front of a panel probing illegal drug trade inside a prison facility. You have filed a test case against me and my immunity from suit before the Supreme Court.You have called me a dictator. I have called you an immoral woman.So in the spirit of the season, let’s both STFU. P*tang Ina!Fondlely,Digong | Adobo Chronicles | https://adobochronicles.com/2016/12/24/president-duterte-sends-personal-christmas-message-to-senator-de-lima/?share=email |
OBAMA’S AUDIENCE WITH POPE FRANCIS WILL BE VOID OF THE USUAL PROTOCOL | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 22/01/2017 0:00 | When in Rome, do as the Romans do; when in The Vatican, do as the Pope does.Both The Vatican and The White House have confirmed that U.S. President Barack Obama will meet with Pope Francis on March 27. It is no secret that Obama had always wanted to have an audience with the leader of the Roman Catholic Church.Obama’s official visit to The Vatican will not be like any other by a sitting U.S. president. Pope Francis has insisted that any bureaucratic and elitist protocols by The White House or the U.S. State Department must be thrown out the door the moment Obama steps into Vatican territory.No secret service agents will be allowed past the gates of The Vatican. There will not be any presidential limousine that will take Obama into and around The Vatican (Instead, the Obamas will share rides with the Pope in his old, borrowed Fiat). Both Barack and Michelle will stay in the same apartment that Pope Francis is staying in along with other Roman priests. And instead of the usual state dinner, the Obamas will join Pope Francis that evening in sneaking out of The Vatican to minister to the homeless.The Obamas seem not to have any problems with The Vatican’s conditions, except for one thing: the Obamas cannot bring First Dog Bo into the papal apartment because Pope Francis is allergic to dogs. That means Bo will have to stay behind in Washington, D.C. in the care of the Obamas’ pet sitter. | Adobo Chronicles | https://adobochronicles.com/2014/01/22/obamas-audience-with-pope-francis-will-be-void-of-the-usual-protocol/?share=email |
LOOK: Kilos of Shabu found inside “Tuyo” boxes in Las Piñas | ['View All Posts Pinoytrending'] | 2017-06-13 23:07:14+08:00 | Drug lords becomes more creative in hiding their supplies due to the intensified war against illegal drugs by the Duterte government.Kilos of Shabu found inside dried fish boxes also known as “tuyo” has been discovered by the agents of Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) in a warehouse in Las Piñas on Tuesday.Agents of PDEA also discovered several machines in the third floor of the warehouse which allegedly used as the storage of the illegal drugs when it was transported the drugs to the Philippines.The machines was transported to “Lee Jie Hua” and “Li Zhi Qiang” both Chinese Nationals who allegedly bought the illegal drugs.Last week, the PDEA also raided a hotel in Paranaque where illegal drugs were also stored together with dried fishes.People who owned the illegal drugs might face charges for violating RA 9165 also known as Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002. | Pinoytrending Altervista | https://pinoytrending.altervista.org/look-kilos-shabu-found-inside-tuyo-boxes-las-pinas/ |
Hijacking the 1986 EDSA Revolution | [] | 2016-02-24 21:43:15+00:00 | The country celebrates the 30th Anniversary of the 1986 EDSA “Revolution” under the deception that things have become better ever since the overthrow of the Marcos dictatorship. The celebrations have become so regular, so systematic, and so ingrained that the “EDSA Spirit” has become rather dogmatic.Leading the celebrations, as expected, is President BS Aquino along with many traditional politicians who “hijacked” EDSA. Ask the common person in the street about EDSA, and they will say that it was led by Corazon Aquino, BS Aquino’s late mother. It’s the same thinking that got BS Aquino elected in the first place.Never mind that, in the first place, EDSA was ignited by the Reform the Armed Forces Movement led by (surprise, surprise) then-Minister of National Defense Juan Ponce Enrile. If not for RAM, there would have been no EDSA in the first place. In fact, the plan was for RAM to install a revolutionary council that would govern the country, to be led by Enrile. RAM’s plans got mucked up after Marcos left (or was kidnapped) and headed to Hawaii.Instead of placing Enrile as head of a revolutionary council, Corazon Aquino grabbed the presidency and took her oath despite losing the controversial snap election weeks earlier. Enrile just stepped aside and allowed Aquino to assume power. Ironically, Enrile was fired nine months after he helped Aquino to take the presidency.Being the turncoat that he was, Gen. Fidel Ramos pledged loyalty to Cory Aquino immediately. The soldiers (the ones who truly initiated the uprising) were ostracized and cast aside. All the glory of EDSA went to the Aquino family and their trapo followers. It is pretty sad how history has never given these soldiers credit for what they did. As much as I did not like that EDSA happened, if I were to give anyone credit for it, I would give it to the brave soldiers who dared to stand up despite being heavily outnumbered and having a disadvantage in firepower. Likewise, President Marcos deserves credit for not ordering his tropps to fire at the crowd. Marcos’s impotence or perhaps his “good conscience” led to EDSA being “bloodless” unlike the Tiananmen Square Massacre in China which happened about three years later.The actions of the Cory regime (especially the freeing of political prisoner and Maoist rebel leader Jose Maria Sison) led to the establishment of two more underground military factions besides RAM. The Cory regime pushed some military officers to form the Young Officers Union (YOU) and the Soldiers of the Filipino People (SFP) factions, both of which helped launch coup d’etats which heavily damaged the Aquino administration. Even Cory Aquino’s vice president, Salvador Laurel, defected to the opposition and openly supported rebel forces in the 1989 coup d’etat.It took just three years for the military to realize that Cory Aquino’s administration was no better or maybe even worse than that of Ferdinand Marcos. Vice President Laurel left Cory Aquino’s administration within a year after seeing her incompetence. As early as then, the promises of EDSA were already being shattered one-by-one. Laurel saw it. Enrile saw it. Honasan saw it. Many military officers saw it.Thirty years, nine coup d’etats, and five presidents later, the dreams formed after EDSA remained just that, dreams. This is probably why the Marcos name has made waves once again with the candidacy of Senator Bongbong Marcos for the vice presidency. In the end, the only way to convince people that life was worse under martial law is for real progress to happen. | Get Real Philippines | https://www.getrealphilippines.com/2016/02/hijacking-1986-edsa-revolution/#comments |
In Apparent Glitch, Rappler, Inquirer Listed As Fake Websites | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 8/6/2017 0:00 | Well, forget about the glitch that hit the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI). That was nothing compared to a major technical foul-up that listed Rappler and Inquirer as fake websites.It happened in a Facebook App (Fakeblok) recently launched by the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP), in partnership with the Center for Media Freedom and Responsibility (CMFR) which was supposed to warn netizens that what they are reading on social media is fake or satire.While The Adobo Chronicles was correctly listed as satire, both Rappler and Inquirer were included in the list of fake websites, along with others like ‘ Pinoy Trending News,’ ‘News Trend PH’ and ‘Asian Policy Press.’When contacted by The Adobo Chronicles, the board of NUJP — composed largely of Inquirer staff — said that it didn’t know how the glitch happened or who was responsible for the technical fiasco.Many netizens who noticed the glitch however said that the listing and description on the error page seemed accurate for both Rappler and Inquirer.NUJP and CMFR are working 24/7 to correct the glitch. | Adobo Chronicles | https://adobochronicles.com/2017/06/08/in-apparent-glitch-rappler-inquirer-listed-as-fake-websites/?share=email |
Like squatters, jeepney drivers are national PARASITES | ['Oratio Imperata'] | 2017-10-17 00:56:35+00:00 | It’s crazy the way the Philippine government coddles these jeepney drivers. They are mere pawns in a vast decades-long campaign of emotional blackmail Filipino commies have subjected Filipinos to on a national scale. And yet, though these World War II era contraptions have been pitched across as a “public utility” that “serves” Filipino commuters, they are anything but. They are national parasites just like the commies that back their “plight”.The usual liberal “cause-oriented” groups that form the outer rim of commie hardliners express concern over the loss of jeepney drivers’ “livelihood” if ever these vehicles are eradicated from the face of the Philippines. This obsolete notion, together with the capacity for militant “action” the Leftist community continues to wield, paralyse Philippine industry. And it is not just during these idiotic “transport strikes” that the economy suffers. It is the long-term effect of maintaining an abominably inefficient and environmentally-degrading public transport system that sustains the wretched state of life in the country’s big cities.Like squatters, jeepney drivers are parasites. They are beneficiaries of Philippine society’s chronic inability to develop and implement innovative solutions to ordinary problems. Mass transportation — like public housing — is an ordinary problem. Its ordinariness is evident in the way many other countries have managed to get it right (or at least are getting there). But like many ordinary problems Filipinos continue to routinely fail to solve, efficient public transport remains beyond the reach of Filipinos’ collective intellectual faculties. And so here we are — Filipinos imprisoned by a really bad jeepney infestation.How long will Filipinos continue to put up with a “cultural icon” that has turned into a pathetic national embarrassment?Probably for another five decades at least.You can’t eradicate pestilence by killing individual bugs. The answer lies in killing the queen termite. Unfortunately for Filipinos, the queen termite in this jeepney infestation is their entire political system and cultural mindset. Jeepney drivers are a cultural phenomenon much the same way the notion of zombies have come to be regarded as cultural icons that mirror Western collective anxieties.When large numbers of the living start dressing up as the undead, they are announcing a true cultural phenomenon. It may seem like a fad, but zombies matter–not just in the sociology of pop culture but in how we collectively orient ourselves toward the future of civilization itself. Pondering the zombie apocalypse is a form of shared emotional preparation–a collective therapy–for facing bad things to come. It is also, ironically, society’s only working pathway to real-world, worst-case strategic analysis. And as Americans, in particular, it is our clearest window into our own dark side–and at the same time, a potential key to national renewal.The difference is that, for now, zombies are fictitious phenomena. Unfortunately for Filipinos, jeepney drivers are real. They are a monstrous socio-economic problem that Filipinos cannot escape yet, at the same time, are a product of Filipino culture itself. They are the evil spawn of the dark underbelly of the Filipino psyche and represent the confronting reality an entire people need to face — that they are held prisoner by their own lack of imagination, misplaced liberalism, and stunted capacity for problem solving.The core conceptual pillar of this latest “transport strike” is no different to any such strikes in the past. It is an appeal to consider the “livelihood” of these “hapless” social parasites. It is like a colony of termites demanding that a homeowner be considerate to their need to consume wood. It just does not make any sense. | Get Real Philippines | https://www.getrealphilippines.com/2017/10/like-squatters-jeepney-drivers-are-national-parasites/ |
POPE FRANCIS REPRIMANDS PHILIPPINE MAYOR | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 5/10/2017 0:00 | Pope Francis sent a strongly-worded letter to the mayor of Palo, Leyte in the Philippines, reprimanding her for attempting to hide the truth from the leader of the Roman Catholic Church. The pope is scheduled to visit the Philippines next January and wants to meet with the victims devastated and rendered homeless by last year’s typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda).Mayor Remedios Petilla of Palo wants to transfer 250 families living in bunk houses in Barangay Candahug to another place five kilometers away so they will not be very visible when Pope Francis visits the town in January. The families, who had been staying in the bunk houses in Candahug after their houses were destroyed by the supertyphoon on Nov. 8, 2013, would be transferred to other bunk houses in Barangay Tacuranga or permanent relocation sites ahead of the papal visit.The transfer “is being fast tracked because of the scheduled visit of the Pope next year,” Petilla said.In his letter to Petilla, Pope Francis said, “What part of ‘visiting the typhoon victims’ do you not understand? That is the primary reason I am coming to the Philippines. Do not displace them just to impress me because I am not that easily impressed, especially by those who are not truthful like yourself.”The Vatican is considering papal visit guidelines which now include banning Mayor Petilla from coming anywhere close to the pope when he visits Leyte. | Adobo Chronicles | https://adobochronicles.com/2014/10/05/pope-francis-reprimands-philippine-mayor/ |
COMELEC breaks own rules, proves the Philippines is a Banana Republic! | [] | 2016-06-16 14:47:43+00:00 | The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) proved once again that patronage politics rules in the Philippines. By granting the request of the Liberal Party (LP) to extend the deadline for the submission of the Statement of Contributions and Expenditures (SOCE), the agency broke its own “final and non-extendible deadline” rule. The agency showed ordinary Filipinos that rules can be broken when you are connected to the right people. The Liberal Party’s connection to the COMELEC came in handy, indeed. It’s no secret that Chairman Andy Bautista was the losing Presidential candidate Mar Roxas’s former campaign adviser when he ran for senator in 2004. Bautista is also a close ally of President Benigno Simeon Aquino having once been the chairman of the Presidential Commission on Good Government (PCGG). Bautista may have voted against the extension but was said to have recommended allowing late filing of SOCE with appropriate fines. It’s basically the same thing. He merely gave them a slap on the wrist.What the COMELEC did is tantamount to spitting on ordinary people’s faces. Only people in power can get away with breaking the rules in the Philippines. That’s not fair to ordinary people. Their decision is also unfair to all the other national political parties and national candidates who were able to submit their SOCE on time. What makes the Liberal Party so special anyway? Is it because BS Aquino is a member of the party? So what? Perhaps the Liberal Party were complacent in meeting the deadline because they have gotten used to getting away with violating the rules.According to a news report, “the four commissioners who voted for the extension cited the absurdity of the result if they will not allow the extension of the filing of the SOCE”:Jimenez said the extension will benefit five senators, 115 congressmen, and 40 governors, who otherwise will not be allowed to take office if the extension was denied.The only thing I find absurd is the COMELEC not following their own rules just because they think it won’t benefit those who did not comply with the rules. It’s a joke! What kind of people are running the Philippines? It seems they are the kind who are more scared of what their party associates can do to them than the prospect of disappointing the Filipino people.This move by the COMELEC, a government agency at that, is what is keeping the Philippines from moving forward. The country cannot progress because rules are quite often ignored by the smallest to the highest person in the land. No wonder a lot of Filipinos are unpatriotic. Some people think that this is no big deal but allowing the well-connected to get away with breaking the rules with impunity actually erodes people’s trust in their public servants. If public servants themselves cannot follow their own rules, who is left for people to trust to honour the code of conduct?A lot of people are now calling out COMELEC’s bias. First, they allowed voting machine provider Smartmatic to illegally tamper with the program in the middle of canvassing of votes on Election Day. Second, they have been ignoring requests for a system audit to be conducted to prove that the tampering did not affect election results. Now they allowed the Liberal Party to file the SOCE late. Who are the people running the agency really working for? They are supposed to be working for the Filipino people, not the Liberal Party. They are a disgrace to the nation.What is really appalling is the way the Liberal Party’s supporters are dismissing this whole thing as a non-event. They even laugh at people who are trying to advocate respecting the rule of law. They don’t mind their idols in the Liberal Party breaking the rules but highlight the smallest offenses of the members of the opposition. This was evident when they made a big deal of incoming President Rodrigo Duterte’s presidential spokesperson Salvador Panelo alleged parking offense. They have really lost their moral high ground. There never was truth to their claim that they are the “decent” members of Philippine society.The Liberal Party supporters are the same people who show disgust over Duterte’s foul mouth but ignore blatant violation of rules. The truth is, it is not really Duterte’s swearing that is embarrassing to the world; what’s embarrassing is the Filipino people’s — especially the public servants’ — inability to follow the rules. Filipinos cannot expect other countries like China to respect them when they can’t respect their own rules.The Liberal Party and their supporters cannot cry foul and complain the next time someone from the opposition breaks the rules. They have given the opposition licence to break the rules. They may think they have won this but this will come back to bite them. In the next election, candidates and political parties do not have to file their SOCE on or before the deadline because there is no point. There is no consequence and the COMELEC allowing the Liberal Party to file after the deadline has set a precedent for others to ignore the rules.Ordinary Filipinos can be forgiven for violating the laws now. They can cite the COMELEC’s actions and send the government a strong message that the law should be applied equally to all or not at all. If you want fairness, then Filipinos should just advocate anarchy. It’s only fair since only the well-connected are enjoying the perks of their status in the Philippines. Most of the people who are rotting in Philippine jails are the ones who can’t afford to buy “justice”.The COMELEC’s decision has outraged a lot of Filipinos. The only consolation they are holding on to is that the Duterte administration may finally put an end to the kind of stupidity that government agencies like COMELEC are perpetuating. There are a lot of people looking forward to the Liberal Party’s day of reckoning when The Punisher is in power.[Photo courtesy Inquirer.net.] | Get Real Philippines | https://www.getrealphilippines.com/2016/06/comelec-breaks-rules-proves-philippines-banana-republic/ |
BREAKING NEWS: DUTERTE IS RUNNING! | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 6/9/2018 0:00 | Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte, known for his iron-fist kind of management, has repeatedly said that he was not interested in running for president of the Philippines in the 2016 elections.But at 4pm on Monday, September 7 (September 6 U.S. time), Duterte is scheduled to make a very important announcement. Neithier the mayor nor his closest aides are saying what the announcement is going to be.However, The Adobo Chronicles® has learned from a very reliable source that Duterte will announce that he is running.Running away from running for president, that is. | Adobo Chronicles | https://adobochronicles.com/2015/09/06/breaking-news-duterte-is-running/ |
Senator Trillanes To Stage A 2-Day Coup To Prove BBC Wrong | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 21/06/2017 0:00 | During that now infamous live interview by BBC’s Stephen Sackur with Antonio Trillanes, the Philippine senator was ridiculed by the talk show host for staging several coups that only lasted a day or so.Leave it to Trillanes’ ego to stage a comeback.Reliable sources have told The Adobo Chronicles that Trillanes is plotting yet another coup — this time it will be for a full 48 hours — just to prove that BBC and Sackur were wrong in maligning his military and political career and that he was only good for 24 hours.As for his claim during the interview that the Filipinos’ drug of choice was marijuana, not shabu (crystal meth), Trillanes said that he will apply for a patent that would rename shabu to marijuana.No one can mess with Trillanes. Not even the BBC!*Bryan N.C. contributed to this exclusive report | Adobo Chronicles | https://adobochronicles.com/2017/06/21/senator-trillanes-to-stage-a-2-day-coup-to-prove-bbc-wrong/?share=email |
De Lima said that some names in Rolando Espinosa Drug list are true | ['View All Posts Pinoytrending'] | 2016-11-13 22:18:44+08:00 | Senator Leila De Lima believes that some of the names included on the affidavit of the slain Mayor of Albuera Leyte Rolando Espinosa are real.Picture of the drug list of the slain Mayor of Albuera, Leyte Rolando Espinosa.In an interview, Senator Leila De Lima said that in the 50 names included in the drug list of Rolando Espinosa, some of them was possibly real.“Yung iba siguro doon totoo, yung mga totoong ka deal lalo na yung anak si Kerwin Espinosa” Sen. De Lima told the press.But she also said that some of the names there were possibly invented and added for some personal interest.According to the affidavit, Former Department of Justice Secretary Leila De Lima’s name was included in the drug list of Rolando Espinosa.“Pero yung iba siguro doon dagdag nalang, imbento nalang” The Senator added.The photo of the interview was posted by Politiko | Pinoytrending Altervista | https://pinoytrending.altervista.org/de-lima-said-names-rolando-espinosa-drug-list-true/ |
Each Senator Will Occupy 3 Floors In The Proposed New Senate Building | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 3/6/2018 0:00 | Construction of a new, P10-Billion Philippine Senate Building is expected to begin next year, to be completed by 2021.The new Senate headquarters, to be built on a two-hectare lot to be sold by the Bases Conversion Development Authority in Bonifacio Global City, will reportedly comprise of four state-of-the-art glass-walled buildings, each 18 stories high, with a park in the center.So let’s do the math.There are 24 Senators.If each building has 18 floors, that means the total for the four is 72 floors.72 divided by 25 equals 3.3 floors for each Senator!And who’s paying for all this? YOU! | Adobo Chronicles | https://adobochronicles.com/2018/06/03/each-senator-will-occupy-3-floors-in-the-proposed-new-senate-building/#respond |
‘LET IT GO’ FROM ‘FROZEN’ BACK ON TOP OF THE CHARTS, THANKS TO MANNY PACQUIAO | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 18/07/2017 0:00 | For a while, most people thought that the Oscar-winning song ‘Let It Go’ from the Disney film ‘Frozen’ has all but been forgotten. Many on social media have posted comments like, “If I hear that song one more time …”Well, it’s baaaack! Thanks to world boxing champion Manny Pacquiao.Pacquiao who is also a Philippine congressman and a karaoke addict, has recorded the hit song in Los Angeles. It will be released in a few weeks as a single and producers are predicting it to go platinum.Although Pacquiao’s cover of the song hasn’t yet been released, the original recording by Idina Menzel, a.k.a. Adele Dazeem, has already climbed back to number one in the music charts. Critics are saying that once the Pacquiao version is out, it would easily replace the Menzel original in the top spot.The producers of the Pacquiao single have come up with a brilliant promo campaign featuring Drake, the popular Canadian recording artist, rapper, songwriter, and actor. In the promo video, Drake mimics Pacquiao recording the song“We want to have a surprise element, so we decided that the promo video would not show Pacquiao himself,” the producers said. “We want fans to build up expectation and excitement for the real thing,” they added.Here is the promo video: | Adobo Chronicles | https://adobochronicles.com/2014/07/18/let-it-go-from-frozen-back-on-top-of-the-charts-thanks-to-manny-pacquiao/ |
Duterte on Binay: ‘That’s why God put him in Makati’ | [] | 2016-04-23 14:16:51+08:00 | Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte turned the tables on Vice President Jejomar Binay, saying his rival presidential candidate should be careful in daring him to take a psychological test.This after Binay urged Duterte to have himself checked by a psychiatrist in Makati, where the test can be taken for free, because the stress of the campaign seems to be affecting him greatly.“Binay said he wants the two of us to undergo a psychological test. I said that is dangerous for him and might backfire because when the psychiatrist tests our brains, it will come out that your hands are itchy (“makati”). That is why God put you in Makati,” Duterte told a huge crowd at a rally in Pandacan, Manila past midnight Saturday.Binay had made the challenge after documents of the annulment of the marriage of Duterte with his first wife were made public by a television network and subsequently picked up by media.Duterte, however, said psychological incapacity is the reason cited in all annulment proceedings in the Philippines. “This merely means you cannot comply with your marital obligation to be a true husband,” he said.This was supported by Duterte’s running mate, Senator Alan Peter Cayetano, who told the crowd that what the news reports do not say is that “psychological incapacity” is the reason cited by all couples filing for annulment in the Philippines.“Lahat ng nagpapa-annul sa Pilipinas, ganon din ang nakalagay sa kanilang kaso, kasi po lahat ng nagpapa-annul iisa ang ginagamit, psychological incapacity, he said.Cayetano said if he had been an annulment lawyer, he would use psychological incapacity in all cases he would handle.He added, however, that the Supreme Court had ruled that while one may be psychologically incapacitated to be a husband or wife to one particular man or woman, it does not mean one is psychologically incapacitated to be a spouse to another person.“Kaya nga pwede kang mag-asawang muli (That is why one can marry again),” he said.Meanwhile the Psychological Association of the Philippines (PAP) issued a statement emphasizing an individual’s right for privacy and confidential communications.“Psychological practice necessitates the careful and secure handling of records and documents concerning clients, including assessment reports. Psychological evaluations or assessments are done for various purposes and in different contexts (e.g., industry, medical, educational, forensic, etc.), and will focus on relevant information that fulfills the goals of the assessment within each given context,” PAP said in a statement posted on its Facebook page.The group said that in the event that a psychological assessment report is to be submitted as part of the requirements for a legal procedure, such as a court proceeding for the petition for the declaration of nullity of marriage, it then becomes a public document.“However, this does not grant permission for anybody to use it for any purpose other than its original intent,” it added.PAP also said psychological assessments are designed and conducted based on the individual’s reason for undergoing one. “Hence, results of the assessment primarily address this reason and cannot simply and easily be generalized to the person’s other intentions and behaviors,” it said.Duterte’s daughter Sara, a lawyer, had earlier said her father might have failed in his marriage but definitely not as an elected public servant.“Psychological incapacitated in a marriage does not reflect the character of a person outside the marriage,” she said.”He’s impulsive? He’s selfish? Does his track record in governance, as a public servant, show that he is impulsive or selfish? They do not,” she added.Any thoughts? Leave your comments below! | Duterte Daily Stories | http://duterte.today/duterte-binay-thats-god-put-makati/ |
PNP To Allow Senator De Lima To Conduct Committee Hearings Inside Her Prison Cell | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 8/7/2018 0:00 | The Philippine National Police (PNP) has approved a request by Senate President Tito Sotto to allow Senator Leila De Lima to conduct committee hearings inside her prison cell. The incatcerated Senator is Chair of several Senate committees.In approving the request, PNP Chief Oscar Albayalde set several conditions that must be met and strictly followed, among them:All Senators and staff attending the committee hearings inside the PNP Custodial Center will be strip-searched and be required to wear hospital gowns.Mugshots of first-time visitors to the Center — both Senators and staff — will be taken and filed with the PNPThe Senators and staff will be handcuffed throughout the committee proceedingsNo cameras will be allowed inside. However, the Center’s Closed Circuit TV (CCTV) may be used to record the committee proceedingsThe committee hearings will be off limits to the news media, but Asec Mocha Uson will be allowed to do a Facebook Live and report on the committee proceedings on her social media accountsThe only international media that will be allowed to cover the committee hearings will be BBC, specifically Stephen Sackur.No food or drinks may be served during the committee meetings, except boiled saging na sabaAt the conclusion of each committee hearing, Senator De Lima will be strip-searched to ensure that no prohibited items were left with her by the visiting Senators and staff.Democracy is alive and well in the Philippines! | Adobo Chronicles | https://adobochronicles.com/2018/07/08/pnp-to-allow-senator-de-lima-to-conduct-committee-hearings-inside-her-prison-cell/ |
SELFIE WITH POPE FRANCIS CREATES FIRESTORM IN THE PHILIPPINES | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 5/5/2017 0:00 | New research shows that taking a selfie is not only mental disorder (selfitis), per the American Psychiatric Association, but also brings out destructive feelings of envy and jealousy among people.This new research finding was clearly demonstrated by the incident involving a Philippine Congressman, Rudy Farinas, representing Ilocos Norte province in Northern Luzon.Farinas was at The Vatican attending the canonization of Popes John XXIII and John Paul II, when he took a selfie photo with Pope Francis. He later posted the selfie photo on his Instagram account. The post drew violent protests from Philippine government officials and Filipino netizens, accusing Farinas of inappropriate behavior that’s truly unbecoming of an elected official.Farinas dismissed the criticism as pure envy and jealousy, and the research backs him up. The research findings recommend cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) not only for those suffering from selfitis but also for those who are bothered by it.The Adobo Chronicles has just learned that the American Medical Association (AMA) will soon classify such response to selfitis as an ‘allergic reaction.’ | Adobo Chronicles | https://adobochronicles.com/2014/05/05/selfie-not-only-a-mental-disorder-it-begets-envy/?share=email |
APPLE’S iPHONE 6 : FROM BENDGATE TO HAIRGATE | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 7/10/2017 0:00 | problem has emerged regarding its new set of iPhone 6 smartphones: they’re pulling out people’s hair.Many iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus users have complained that their hair is getting caught in the shiny new devices when they make phone calls. When they end their calls and pull their phones away from their faces, their beard and head hairs are being pulled away with them.This design flaw which many are calling ‘hairgate’ has put another dent on Apple’s new babies and may cost the company millions of dollars in lost revenue and potential lawsuits.Rather than issue a recall of the new phones, Apple has sent a quick-fix email to all iPhone 6 and 6 Plus owners urging them to use anti-static shampoos or consider shaving their heads and beards.The suggestion seems to be working just fine and complaints have been significantly reduced since that email from Apple. | Adobo Chronicles | https://adobochronicles.com/2014/10/07/apples-iphone-6-from-bendgate-to-hairgate/?share=email |
MIKE HUCKABEE CHIPS AWAY AT DONALD TRUMP’S MEDIA MONOPOLY | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 25/09/2017 0:00 | Donald Trump launched his bid for the Republican presidential nomination by waging war against Mexicans and immigrants and it has paid off for him and his campaign. He continues to surge as the frontrunner in the polls, way ahead of his GOP co-candidates.Mike Huckabee is fast catching on, however, and may finally be chipping away on Trump’s monopoly on media coverage.First, Huckabee jumped on the national controversy regarding Kentucky county clerk Kim Davis who was jailed for refusing to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples, in violation of a court order. Upon her release from county prison, Huckabee stood by Davis’ side and proclaimed that the courts and others are engaged in an attack against Christian values.Now, Huckabee is attacking Doritos, makers of tortilla and other kinds of chips, and he is getting the media attention he has been seeking.After Frito-Lay this month said it would mail rainbow-colored Doritos chips to consumers who donate money to the It Gets Better Project, a nonprofit helping the LGBT community, Huckabee went on the offensive against the snack-maker.In a letter sent to Frito-Lay on Tuesday, Huckabee said Dan Savage, the man behind the group benefiting from the bags, has for years made “very hateful and vulgar comments toward Christians” and called “for violence and injury to people he disagrees with.”The letter follows one he sent four days earlier in which Huckabee first asked Frito-Lay to stop raising money for Savage’s project. The chip maker has not responded to either letter.So far, the only apparent response Huckabee was getting was news that Doritos has sold out all of its rainbow-colored chips and has a long back-order list that it is trying to fulfill.(There is also some unconfirmed news that the state of California is in short supply of avocados, the main ingredient in guacamole which goes perrfectly with Dorito chips.)It is a win for Doritos and the LGBT community, but it is a loss for Trump who is on the losing end of Huckabee’s media-grabbing antics.Is this the beginning of the end for Trump? | Adobo Chronicles | https://adobochronicles.com/2015/09/25/mike-huckabee-chips-away-on-donald-trumps-media-monopoly/ |
EARLY FAVORITES TO WIN MISS WORLD PHILIPPINES 2015 | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 29/09/2017 0:00 | Twenty-seven candidates of Miss World Philippines 2015 were presented to members of the press at the Solaire Resort and Casino in Pasay City on Tuesday.The winner of this year’s pageant will represent the country in the Miss World 2015 pageant to be held in Sanya, China.Already, four contestants have emerged as early favorites to win the crown: Ma. Vanessa Wright, Jessica Rose Mc Ewen, Mia Allyson Howell and Janette Roanne Strum.Notice that their surnames all suggest some mixed ethnicity.Apparently, contestants gain extra points by having foreign-sounding surnames. After all, last year’s title holder was Valerie Weigmann who was preceded, of course, by the very first Filipina Miss World, Megan Young.“This batch, they’re ready for the competition,” said Cory Quirino, national director of Miss World Philippines. “This batch is a representative of the Filipina from north to south, literally.”And might we add, the “four corners of the globe!” | Adobo Chronicles | https://adobochronicles.com/2015/09/29/early-favorites-to-win-miss-world-philippines-2015/#respond |
There Is No P.F. Chang’s In PyeongChang | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 13/02/2018 0:00 | Hundreds of hungry athletes and visitors to the Winter Olympics have been contacting The Adobo Chronicles asking where in PyeongChang they can find a P.F. Chang’s.The calls started coming in after ABC News aired a segment titled P.F. Chang 2018. Little did viewers realize it was a satirical piece on the Winter Olympics.P.F. Chang’s is an Asian restaurant concept founded on making food from scratch every day in every restaurant. Created in 1993 by Philip Chiang and Paul Fleming, P.F. Chang’s is the first multi-unit restaurant concept in the U.S. to honor and celebrate the 2,000-year-old tradition of wok cooking as the center of the guest experience. Since inception, P.F. Chang’s chefs have been hand-rolling dim sum, hand chopping and slicing all vegetables and meats, scratch cooking every sauce and wok-cooking each dish, every day in every restaurant. P.F. Chang’s new Farm to Wok® menu highlights its wholesome, scratch-cooking approach and introduces new dishes and drinks for lunch, happy hour and dinner. Today, P.F. Chang’s has 210+ U.S. restaurants, including airport locations, plus 66 international locations in more than 19 countries across the globe.Unfortunately, there is no P.F. Chang’s in PyeongChang.But here’s good news.There are several P.F. Chang’s locations in South Korea, if you’re willing to make that extra trip out of PyeongChang. | Adobo Chronicles | https://adobochronicles.com/2018/02/13/there-is-no-p-f-changs-in-pyeongchang/ |
Senator Grace Poe’s Son Draws Flak For Flaunting Fake Nike Shoes | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 16/02/2016 0:00 | Presidential candidate Senator Grance Poe’s son, Brian Llamanzares, recently drew flak online for posting on his Instagram a picture of him wearing a pair of shoes worth an estimated $19,999.99 on eBay. It was supposed to be a 2011 Limited Edition Nike Mag 10 Back to thie Future Martyi McFly shoes.Today, Llamanzares apologized for what many thought was an inappropriate display of extravagance for someone whose mother is running for president of the Philippines. He said, however, that it cost him P10,000 of his own money, or roughly $225.Apparently, it wasn’t the Limited Edition that netizens were raving about.Well, now, Llamanzares’ critics are calling him out for displaying fake Nike’s.Damned if you do, damned if you don’t. | Adobo Chronicles | https://adobochronicles.com/2016/02/16/senator-grace-poes-son-draws-flak-for-flaunting-fake-nike-shoes/ |
DICK CHENEY SAYS HE WAS MISQUOTED ABOUT PRESIDENT OBAMA | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 8/4/2018 0:00 | Former Vice President Dick Cheney took another swipe at President Barack Obama on Tuesday, criticizing him over the Iran deal framework put in place last week.Cheney, who accused Iran of having “one of the most radical regimes in history” and being “sworn to destroy Israel,” told radio host Hugh Hewitt the deal will be a “burden” on the next occupant of the White House. “This is a totally radical regime that is the premiere sponsor of state terrorism in the world, and Obama’s about to give them nuclear weapons,” Cheney said. “I can’t think of a more terrible burden to leave the next president than what Obama is creating here.”There is a big problem, though. Cheney told The Adobo Chronicles that he was misquoted by Hewitt and subsequently, by FOX News, saying that as far as he can remember of the radio interview, he said “George W.” not “Obama.”Meanwhile, the next occupant of the White House, Hillary Clinton said, “It’s not going to be burden at all!”All things cleared. | Adobo Chronicles | https://adobochronicles.com/2015/04/08/dick-cheney-says-he-was-misquoted-about-president-obama/#respond |
Coca-Cola Says Its Soda Pop Is Nothing But Rebottled Pepsi | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 2/10/2016 0:00 | You’re either a Pepsi person or a Coke person.The stiff competition between the two soft drink giants has been going on for ages and they have amassed their respective loyal fans who constantly root for their preferred soda pop.So when Pepsico recently admitted that Aquafina, the bottled water it has been marketing contains nothing but tap water, Coke fans rejoiced and claimed victory.But not so fast.Today, Coca-Cola, under extreme pressure from Freedom of Information (FOI) advocates, admitted that its carbonated soda is nothing but rebottled Pepsi.Is it any wonder that in taste test after taste test, soft drink consumers can’t tell the difference between Coke and Pepsi?So, what’s next?Consumer advocates are now pursuing an investigation on rumors that Colgate toothpaste is the same as Crest toothpaste. Just a different marketing label.Long live capitalism! | Adobo Chronicles | https://adobochronicles.com/2016/10/02/coca-cola-says-its-soda-pop-is-nothing-but-rebottled-pepsi/ |
Mark Zuckerberg Wants To Take Back Facebook From Rappler | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 11/1/2018 0:00 | Former CNN Correspondent Maria Ressa who established her own online news source Rappler has long wanted to ‘take back the Internet’ like she owned it.She has also been very critical of Facebook, as evidenced by her public statements:Well, Ressa got an answer from Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg: Facebook will take back the Internet from Ressa and Rappler.Let The New York Times break the news: | Adobo Chronicles | https://adobochronicles.com/2018/01/11/mark-zuckerberg-wants-to-take-back-facebook-from-rappler/?share=email |
Philippine Presidential Candidate Mar Roxas Adds Another Feather To His Cap | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 25/01/2016 0:00 | Philippine presidential candidate Mar Roxas has just added a new feather to his cap. Indeed, President Aquino’s anointed successor is the undisputed candidate of the masses.During the aftermath of the worst typhoon to hit the Philippines, Roxas was seen in ground zero overseeing relief operations and giving aid to residents except those who were loyal to his and President Aquino’s political nemesis, the Romualdezes.When there was a shortage of garlic in the Philippines, he was seen carrying a sack of garlic on his shoulder.When there was rumor about a rice shortage, he was seen carrying a sack of government rice on his shoulder.When Metro Manila experienced the worst traffic nightmare ever, he was seen directing traffic in one of Manila’s most congested street intersections.When Metro Manila’s light railway system (MRT) was the subject of intense criticism for its overcrowding, inefficiency and mismanagement, Roxas was seen riding the train on non-commute hours.More recently, his campaign released a photo of him eating rice out of a coffee cup and drinking water from a plate. Just like the masses do. Or so he thinks.Roxas’ latest campaign publicity shows him having a meal in a Southern Leyte public market, just like many poor people do.The only thing his campaign staff forgot to do was ask him to wear his tattered t-shirt as previously described by his wife Korina Sanchez. It would have been more perfect.Also, there was too much yellow in the publicity photo. Oh well… | Adobo Chronicles | https://adobochronicles.com/2016/01/25/philippine-presidential-candidate-mar-roxas-adds-another-feather-to-his-cap/?share=email |
PHILIPPINE PRESIDENT AQUINO PREPARING FOR HIS SECOND SIX-YEAR TERM | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 3/8/2017 0:00 | NoyNoy Aquino is reportedly busy preparing for his second six-year term as president of the Philippines, despite a provision in the constitution that limits the presidential term to one six-year term. This nation of 100 Million people will go to the polls in 2016 to pick their new president.The Adobo Chronicles has uncovered a top-secret memorandum from Malacañang (the presidential palace) setting aside 10 Billion pesos from the president’s Disbursement Acceleration Program, or DAP, to fund a nationwide grassroots campaign to re-elect Aquino even if his name is not on the ballot.The strategy would be to recruit 51 Million Filipino voters to write in Aquino’s name on the official ballot come election day. Each write-in voter will be paid an undisclosed amount from the DAP funds.With majority of the Filipinos ‘voting’ for Aquino, the election case will certainly be brought before the Philippine Supreme Court for a decision. Given that the average number of years for the Supreme Court to decide on cases is six years, this will delay the proclamation of a new president until 2022. In the meantime, Aquino will be acting president beyond his current six-year term.Even if the court eventually declares a different elected president, Aquino would have already served an additonal six years as acting president.Now if the court decides to respect the people’s write-in vote, Aquino would then have another six years as president until 2028.Aquino’s brilliant advisers have just taught the world how one can become a president for life without having to declare Martial Law! | Adobo Chronicles | https://adobochronicles.com/2014/08/03/philippine-president-aquino-preparing-for-his-second-six-year-term/?share=email |
‘GAYSPEAK’ TO BE TAUGHT IN PHILIPPINE SCHOOLS? | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 13/08/2018 0:00 | You may have heard words like ‘anech’ (what?), ‘lafang’ (food) ‘jowa’ (husband/wife). Most likely, you’ve heard it from Filipino gay men engaged in conversation. It’s called gayspeak, a unique ‘language’ spoken in the Philippines that’s transcended gender and sexual orientation. Filipino straight men and women, like Kris Aquino for example, now often use the gay language interchangeably with their straight talk. It is a language that’s constantly evolving. Even ‘gayspeak’ is now referred to by a new name, ‘beki,’ a Filipino colloquial term that means ‘gay.’ The beki language has become so popular that the Philippines’ Department of Education is considering incorporating the gay language into the school curriculum. In fact, Education Secretary Armin Luistro on Monday said that the department is mulling the possibility of using ‘beki’ as medium of instruction in schools. In a recent interview with reporters, Luistro said gay language can be part of the official communication if it is acceptable to the majority. Well, it is already widely acceptable, Mr. Secretary, so what’s keeping you from implementing it? In San Francisco, Epee Rafanan, co-founder of a Filipino American gay social organization, Barangay, said teaching gayspeak in Philippine schools is long overdue. Barangay (pronounced Baran-GUY), refers to a Filipino neighborhood political unit, headed by a Barangay captain. The organization Rafanan founded has a different pronunciation — Barangaaay — to reflect its mission and identity. | Adobo Chronicles | https://adobochronicles.com/2015/08/13/gayspeak-to-be-taught-in-philippine-schools/#respond |
Netizen explains why President Duterte is a ‘chess master’ in politics: “The prey is biting the trap of a predator” | ['View All Posts Pinoytrending'] | 2017-09-20 10:26:47+08:00 | A Netizen expressed his amazement after he realized that President Rodrigo Duterte tricked Senator Antonio Trillanes IV to flew to Singapore.He also gave his theory about the real intention of the President for tricking his fiercest critic.According to Leo Lauron, a volunteer of Duterte Global Movement, President Duterte acted like a chess master for not giving the real account number of Senator Trillanes allegedly deposited in DBS Bank Singapore.Lauron believes that the President really intended to cite a wrong account number so Trillanes can took the chance to flew to Singapore and check the non-existent account which President Duterte cited during the pilot episode of “Sa Totoo lang” last week.The Netizen claimed that both Duterte and Trillanes knew that the alleged account of the senator in Singapore was already close few months ago.He believes that Senator Trillanes expected that he can pin down the President by checking the account number cited by Duterte.But several hours after Trillanes checked the account number cited by Duterte, the President admitted that he only tricked his critic and invented the account number that he mentioned during the pilot episode of “Sa Totoo Lang”Lauron said that he’s excited because he believes that the President already began his game with Senator Trillanes.This is the whole post of Leo Lauron:“The Trillanes DBS SG Acct Scandal” Sa grabeng trending ni Trillanes ngayon mula pa kagabi, I got a clear picture.. Heto po opinion ko.. President Rody Duterte is really a master of chess game. Biruin mo pinaikot lng nya si Trillanes.. They need to be reminded again and again, and again, that President Duterte is a prosecutor before he became a Mayor.. And being a prosecutor you have all the tactics in defending your client in court.. Si Trillanes ay malinaw nilaro laro lng ni Pres Duterte.. Kng hindi pa naman uto uto si Trillanes, ba’t kinagat nyan ang bitag ni Pres Duterte.. Ang Bitag ni Pres Duterte ay magbitaw ng katotohanan sa offshore bank accounts ni Trillanes by mentioning the wrong bank acct number, hehehe.. And “The prey is biting the trap of a predator”.. When Trillanes saw the wrong bank acct number that was mentioned by Pres Duterte, he was very very excited thinking na maisahan nya si Pres Duterte, not knowingly that it was a trap.. Nagmamadali siyang pumunta agad sa SG expecting that he can pin down the President of the fake news.. He really don’t know that it was a Trap.. What happened today is the exact opposite Trillanes was expecting.. The DBS acct was already close few months ago or few weeks ago and Trillanes and President Duterte both knows that it was already closed.. We have a very exciting game today.. This is just only a start up game of a coming big event, and the chess master plays very well.. Abangan nalang natin ang mga susunod na kabanata!!!Yesterday, Senator Antonio Trillanes IV flew to Singapore to prove that the accusations of President Duterte against him were false.The DBS account confirmed that the account number 178000296012 is not existing in their bank records.However, President Duterte revealed at the same day that he only invented the said bank account number and during the second episode of the “Sa Totoo Lang” he revealed that the real account number of Trillanes in DBS Bank Singapore is 178000281602 the same number listed on the circulated documents showing the alleged wealth of the Senator.Source: | Pinoytrending Altervista | https://pinoytrending.altervista.org/netizen-explains-president-duterte-chess-master-politics-prey-biting-trap-predator/ |
Senator Trillanes Not Returning To PH, Is Now Pastor Of Daly City Church | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 27/10/2017 0:00 | The members of the United Methodist Church in Daly City, California, loved his speech so much, they wouldn’t let Philippine Senator Antonio Trillanes go back to the Philippines.He spoke earlier this week about the current situation in his country under the administration of President Rodrigo Duterte.In a hastily-called general prayer meeting, members unanimously voted to appoint Trillanes as pastor, replacing their current church leader who is retiring.”He is the perfect man to lead our church,” said one member, “because his ideas about humility, kindness and financial accountability are a perfect fit us. I am confident that he will lead our church to renewed vigor.”Trillanes, realizing his uncertain future as Philippine Senator, immediately accepted the appointment. | Adobo Chronicles | https://adobochronicles.com/2017/10/27/senator-trillanes-not-returning-to-ph-is-now-pastor-of-daly-city-church/ |
For the first time in history a Boeing 777 landed in Davao City. | ['View All Posts Pinoytrending'] | 2016-11-18 00:21:32+08:00 | Philippine Airlines and President Duterte are making history again.Aviation Photographer Gabriel De Cadiz shared the amazing story in his personal Facebook account.Going down in Davao aviation history: First time for a Boeing 777 to land in RPMD. Here we have the newest aircraft of @flypal, RP-C7778 as PR2. The said aircraft will be used by President Duterte to fly to Auckland, New Zealand then Lima, Peru for the 2016 APEC Summit as flight PR1.According to him, first the first time in aviation history, a Boeing 777 landed in RPMD(Davao) that President Duterte would use to fly in New Zealand and Peru to attend the 24th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit where he expected to meet other leaders.President Duterte already depart Davao City for New Zealand onboard RP-C7778, call sign PRI. | Pinoytrending Altervista | https://pinoytrending.altervista.org/first-time-history-boeing-777-landed-davao-city/ |
Another United Airlines Flight Overbooked | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 14/04/2017 0:00 | Another United Airlines flight was reported to have been overbooked last week, this time on a plane from Houston, Texas to Calgary, Canada.The airlines confirmed that the flight had one scorpion too many.A passenger was stung mid-flight by the scorpion 🦂 , requiring medical treatment upon landing in Calgary.United said it was aware of the extra passenger before the plane took off, but the flight crew decided not to do anything for fear that it might create yet another PR nightmare and possible lawsuit for the beleaguered airline.United faces a court case after that unfortunate incident in which a passenger was dragg out of his seat to make room for flight crew. | Adobo Chronicles | https://adobochronicles.com/2017/04/14/another-united-airlines-flight-overbooked/#comments |
Poor Kris Aquino, She Had To Walk Three Kilometers To Get To A Campaign Rally | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 21/04/2016 0:00 | She was panting so hard and could hardly deliver her campaign speech on behalf of the Liberal Party’s presidential standard bearer, Mar Roxas. She had to walk all of three kilometers to get to the site of the political rally.“She” is none other than presidential sister and talk show host Kris Aquino who has received a lot of flak after photos of her using the presidential chopper for her campaign sorties went viral on the Internet.She appealed to the crowd to defend her.Earlier, President Aquino defended his sister saying that she had the right to use the taxpayer-funded presidential chopper because she is one of the country’s biggest taxpayers.The Aquino camp has consistently denied that Kris used the government chopper for campaigning which is prohibited by law.Yet, in her very own words, she said she was on board the presidential chopper enroute to the Hagonoy campaign rally when she decided to open the door, get off and just walk the three kilometers so that the crowd won’t have to wait any longer for her campaign appearance.Straight from the horse’s mouth, here is Kris Aquino’s admission: | Adobo Chronicles | https://adobochronicles.com/2016/04/21/poor-kris-aquino-she-had-to-walk-three-kilometers-to-get-to-a-campaign-rally/#respond |
HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF FILIPINOS GATHERING IN FRONT OF THE U.S. EMBASSY IN MANILA | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 2/3/2017 0:00 | The U.S. ambassador to the Philippines may be in deep trouble.On Saturday, Ambassador Philip Goldberg encouraged Filipinos to travel to the U.S., saying the visa application process is relatively “easy.”“The majority of people who apply are approved for visas. It’s rather a standard and very easy process. You make an appointment, you go in, you have an interview and as long as you are a stable resident of the Philippines, you’re going to get the visa and you enjoy the United States,” Goldberg told reporters at the U.S. Embassy’s road show at a mall in Pasay City.Soon after he made this statement, Filipinos started lining up in front of the U.S. Embassy on Roxas Boulevard and by noon Sunday, police authorities estimated the crowd at 500,000. Independent media reports say that the crowd may swell to one million by the time the Embassy offices open at 8:00 a.m. on Monday.Manila mayor Joseph Estrada said the city has not seen a crowd this big since last year’s Million People March which was organized to protest the pork barrel scandal that rocked the Philippine government.U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry is scheduled to fly to Manila later today to meet with Goldberg and deal with this developing situation. | Adobo Chronicles | https://adobochronicles.com/2014/03/02/hundreds-of-thousands-of-filipinos-gathering-in-front-of-the-u-s-embassy-in-manila/?share=email |
EMPTY CHAIR: PRESIDENT AQUINO IS SNUBBED BY THE ACTRESS HE SNUBBED | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 19/07/2017 0:00 | the symbol of the people power revolution that ousted the late dictator epecially the millions of Noranians (Aunor’s fan club), Aquino called for a parade at the Luneta (Rizal) Park to honor the actress and to begin a ‘national reconciliation.’At the appointed time of the parade, featuring men and women of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, the special chair of honor, placed in between Aquino and Vice President Jejomar Binay, remained empty (see photo). Attempts by Aquino’s aides to contact Aunor by text message were unsuccessful.By the time the parade was underway, the Noranians have left the park and only a handful of administration officials and their families (the few who dared to wear yellow ribbons ) remained in the viewing grandstand.By the time the parade was over, eyewitnesses said the chain-smoking Aquino had consumed 3 packs of Marlboro cigarettes due to extreme embarassment and stress.Earlier The Adobo Chronicles reported on the top ten reasons why Aquino snubbed Aunor for the National Artist title. | Adobo Chronicles | https://adobochronicles.com/2014/07/19/empty-chair-president-aquino-is-snubbed-by-the-actress-he-snubbed/ |
Jover Laurio’s Disbarment Case Against Atty. Larry Gadon Thrown Out! | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 25/04/2018 0:00 | Pinoy Ako Blog’s Jover Laurio has joined the bandwagon and filed her own disbarment complaint against Atty. Larry Gadon.She and others accused Gadon of grossly immoral conduct for how he acted towards the protesters (among them, Laurio) in Baguio City.Laurio wrote in her complaint: “Complainants wish to point out that Gadon raised a dirty finger against peaceful protesters supporting Chief Justice Sereno without provocation.”Laurio proudly posted copies of her complaint on her blog on Monday, neatly arranged like a deck of cards.However, just minutes after she filed the complaint on Tuesday, it was thrown out by the Integrated Bar of the Philippines.The Reason? She submitted just three copies, instead of the required ten.She was so in a hurry to take a photo of her complaint to post on her blog that she forgot 7 out of the ten Manila folders were empty.Either that or she may be mathematically-challenged. | Adobo Chronicles | https://adobochronicles.com/2018/04/25/jover-laurios-disbarment-case-against-atty-larry-gadon-thrown-out/#respond |
NAIA To Be Renamed MIA Monday | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 19/08/2017 0:00 | On Monday, August 21, Filipinos observe a national holiday, Ninoy Aquino Day.Highlight of the commemoration will be the renaming of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) back to its original name, Manila International Airport (MIA).The International Pilots Association (IPA) hailed the move. It will now be much easier to say MIA than NAIA when communicating with the air control towers. | Adobo Chronicles | https://adobochronicles.com/2017/08/19/naia-to-be-renamed-mia-today/#comments |
Duterte Declares Martial Law In U.P. Campuses Nationwide | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 6/1/2018 0:00 | The 1987 Philippine Constitution is crystal clear: the President may, in cases of invasion or rebellion, declare Martial in parts of, or, the entire country.When elements call for the “overthrow” of the governmennt, that constitutes rebellion.Well, student activists at the University of the Philippines across the country have publicly called for such overthrow. They even have a giant memo to show for their intention (see photo).So today, Duterte signed a still unnumbered proclamation imposing Martial Law at all U.P. campuses nationwide. | Adobo Chronicles | https://adobochronicles.com/2018/01/06/duterte-declares-martial-law-in-u-p-campuses-nationwide/?share=email |
Unprecedented: Four Presidential Candidates Participate In A Candidates’ Forum Before Asian Americans | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 13/08/2016 0:00 | For the first time this elections cycle, the top four candidates running for president of the United States participated in a single forum organized by the Asian American community.The event was sponsored by the Asian and Pacificific Islander American Vote (APIAVote) and the Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA).Held at the Caesar’s Palace, the townhall-type gathering was the highlight of AAJA’s annual national convention in Las Vegas.The candidates who participated in the forum were:Bill Clinton, Democratic nomineeGary Johnson, Libertarian nomineeJill Stein, Green Party nomineeUtah Attorney Genereal Sean Reyes, Republican nomineeThe participation of the four presidential candidates underscores the importance of the Asian American vote which, in a tight contest, could be the deciding factor on who will be the next U.S. president. | Adobo Chronicles | https://adobochronicles.com/2016/08/13/unprecedented-four-presidential-candidates-participate-in-a-candidates-forum-before-asian-americans/?share=email |
99% Of Pinoys Support Senate Invitation To Bong Go In Connection With Philippine Warships Deal Hearing | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 28/01/2018 0:00 | The Senate is set to investigate the P15.5-billion Philippine warships deal, amid allegations that Special Assistant to the President Bong Go intervened in the project.The minority bloc filed Senate Resolution 584 on January 16, directing the Senate committee on national defense and security and the congressional oversight committee on the Armed Forces of the Philippines Modernization Act to conduct an inquiry on the status of its implementation, including the acquisition of the two Philippine Navy frigates.Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon, and Senators Francis Pangilinan, Risa Hontiveros, Paolo Benigno Aquino IV, Antonio Trillanes IV, and Leila de Lima signed the resolution.An Adobo Chronicles nationwide survey shows that almost all Filipinos — a whoppping 99% — support the appearance of Go in the Senate Inquiry.While none of those surveyed think that Go had anything to do with the questionable warships deal, the survey respondents said that they would very much like to hear the voice of Duterte’s “right-hand man.”While Go is always seen in public with the President, very few Filipinos have even heard him speak.’This will perhaps be our only chance to hear him speak,” the respondents said.The big question: is Bong Go a tenor or a baritone?Meanwhile, it has been reported that Trillanes is GOing abroad and won’t be back until February. | Adobo Chronicles | https://adobochronicles.com/2018/01/28/99-of-pinoys-support-senate-invitation-to-bong-go-in-connection-with-philippine-warships-deal-hearing/#respond |
AMERICAN AIRLINES ACCIDENTALLY SENDS WRONG PLANE TO HAWAII | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 14/09/2018 0:00 | American Airlines (AA) accidently sent the wrong plane across the ocean from Los Angeles to Hawaii, a company spokesman confirmed to AFP Sunday.In the August 31 incident first reported by transportation blogger Brian Sumers, the plane made it safely to Honolulu despite the error.American Airlines spokesman Casey Norton said they were still looking into how the mix-up happened.It appears that AA flight crew assigned to the flight from Los Angeles to Honolulu boarded the wrong plane. The pilots realized the error two hours into the flight while over the Pacific Ocean but decided to continue on to Hawaii.They were flying a United Airlines plane!Here’s the full story from AFP. | Adobo Chronicles | https://adobochronicles.com/2015/09/14/american-airlines-accidentally-sends-wrong-plane-to-hawaii/#respond |
“Age doesn’t matter” This couple has gone viral on the internet | ['View All Posts Pinoytrending'] | 2016-03-14 02:48:08+08:00 | This couple is now getting the attention of the Netizens after their unusual love story revealed on the internet. According to the sources, the name of the couple is Ryan Yap and Nicole Pascual.Despite of the age gap, they didn’t hesitate to reveal their relationship to their friends and both of their family accepted their relationship, but they didn’t evade the judgmental people who criticised their love story. Some of them think that Nicole is just having a relationship with Ryan Yap because of money, but the family of the girl denied it.Their relationship was publicised when Nicole Bautista uploaded a video together with her boyfriend Ryan while riding their own car. The video has gone viral online and discussed by the Netizens worldwide.They also asked the people to stop bullying them because they really love each other unconditionally. According to some sources, Nicole fell to Ryan because he is just a very kind guy and she didn’t know that her boyfriend is a very rich man.Despite of the haters who questioned the reason of their relationship, many people expressed their support to the couple, stating that their relationship is very inspirational.Huwag mawalan ng pag-asa yung iba, gawin niyong inspirasyon to’.(c) Ryan Yap✓LIKE ✓COMMENT ✓SHARE#ShareYourVideo#PinoyMusically Posted by Pinoy Musical.ly on Sunday, March 13, 2016 | Pinoytrending Altervista | https://pinoytrending.altervista.org/age-doesnt-matter-this-couple/ |
Omidyar Network’s Donation To Rappler’s Senior Managers Ends Up To Be IOUs | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 2/3/2018 0:00 | Calm down. There is no need to stress out over the news that Omidyar Network, a foreign investor in the online news source Rappler, was donating its investment to Maria Ressa and her senior managers.P78 Million is a lot of money, and it amounts to more than P5 Million each to the 14 Rappler senior managers.But there is one problem. The money is not there. Rappler had already spent Omidyar’s P78 Million investment, and is in deep financial trouble. It’s the reason it launched an online donation campaign to try to raise P5 Million. As of latest update, Rappler had raised just about half of that amount.Upon learning that its investment is totally gone, Omidyar instead issued IOUs to the Rappler managers but could not say when they will actually receive the payout.Meanwhile, the Bureau of Internal Revenue is closely watching the donation from Omidyar to make sure the foreign investment group pays the mandated 30% donor’s tax which basically cuts what the Rappler managers will receive by almost a third. | Adobo Chronicles | https://adobochronicles.com/2018/03/02/omidyar-networks-donation-to-rapplers-senior-managers-ends-up-to-be-ious/?share=email |
Hillary Needs Your Help: Which Color Pantsuit For Her Inauguration? | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 11/6/2016 0:00 | American presidents have donned dark suits, tuxedos and top coats when they took their oath of office, but should Hillary Clinton win the presidential elections in November, she faces a big dilemma. What would be the appropriate attire for her inauguration?There has never been a woman U.S. president, so there is no precedent.But the popular opinion is that Clinton should wear a business suit, and probably a business pantsuit which has been her signature work wardrobe. But what color?Help Clinton decide by sharing your opinion in the comments section. She’d love to hear from you! | Adobo Chronicles | https://adobochronicles.com/2016/06/11/hillary-needs-your-help-which-color-pantsuit-for-her-inauguration/ |
Third Party Factcheck: Adobo Chronicles Is Satire; Rappler Is Biased | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 15/05/2018 0:00 | There’s an ongoing war of words between Rappler and The Adobo Chronicles, and between their respective publishers.Maria Ressa and her Rapplerettes say that The Adobo Chronicles can’t tell the difference between satire and fake news. Adobo Chronicles publisher says we can’t even trust Rappler to give us factual news, so how could we trust it to define satire news for us.So, in the interest of truth and fairness, we took to a third-party media fact-checker and here is it verdict: Adobo Chronicles is satire; Rappler is biased (left bias). | Adobo Chronicles | https://adobochronicles.com/2018/05/15/third-party-factcheck-adobo-chronicles-is-satire-rappler-is-biased/ |
Why De Lima, Aquino And Roxas Oppose Transferring Prison Inmates To Island | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 15/07/2016 0:00 | Philippines’ Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre II is “seriously considering” the transfer of two high-profile drug lords at the New Bilibid Prison (NBP) to a prison island. But Senator Leila de Lima, former President NoyNoy Aquino and former Interior Secretary and presidential candidate Mar Roxas are all opposed to the move.Aguirre, of course, is referring to convicted drug lords Peter Co and Herbert Colangco who were among the top tier drug lords named by President Rodrigo Duterte.Colangco, in particular, is known to have his own music recording studio in his prison cell at NBP.De Lima, Aquino and Roxas told The Adobo Chronicles that transferring the NBP inmates — especially Colangco — would deprive them of a convenient rehearsal and hangout venue for their passion for karaoke singing.Unconfirmed reports say that the three former officials have used Colango’s NLB recording studio many times in the past for private karaoke sessions. They are appealing to Aguirre to reconsider his decision. | Adobo Chronicles | https://adobochronicles.com/2016/07/15/why-de-lima-aquino-and-roxas-oppose-transferring-prison-inmates-to-island/#respond |
CONTEST ORGANIZER GRAPPLES TO RESOLVE HUGE ERROR IN MISS PHILIPPINES PAGEANT | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 16/03/2018 0:00 | The year: 2010. The winner of the Miss Philippines Intercontinental is … Christi Lynn Landrito McGarry!Fast forward to 2015. The winner of Miss Philippines Intercontinental is … Christi Lynn Landrito McGarry!Huh?That’s right, last Sunday night, McGarry was named the Philippines’ representative to the 2015 Miss Intercontinental Beauty Pageant.Apparently, in naming the winners of the various Miss Philippines titles, the judges forgot that McGarry had already represented the Philippines once in that same pageant. Pageant rules, of course, do not permit repeat candidates.So, Binibining Pilipinas Charities (BPC), franchise holder of the Miss Philippines pageant is in quandary on how to resolve the huge error. BPC chairwoman Stella Marquez Araneta said that she may have to switch around some of the titles awarded Sunday night.Will McGarry switch titles with Miss Philippines Universe Pia Wurtzbach? No way! Wurtzbach has joined the Miss Philippines pageant three times before winning the title this year. She’s not about to give up the most prestigious of the Miss Philippines titles.Will McGarry switch titles with Miss Philippines International Janicel Lubina? Unlikely. Lubina’s morena (tanned) complexion and amazing housemaid-to-beauty queen story make her the perfect candidate for Miss International.Will McGarry switch titles with Miss Philippines Supranational Rogelie Catacutan? “I will sue BPC if that happens,” Catacutan said, “Miss Supranational is considered a bigger and more prestigious pageant than Miss Intercontinental.”So what’s left is a possible switch with Miss Philippines Tourism Ann Lorriane Colis. Colis also seems unwilling to give up the crown she has won.May we suggest that the issue be resolved the Pinoy way?Jack en Poy! | Adobo Chronicles | https://adobochronicles.com/2015/03/16/contest-organizer-grapples-to-resolve-huge-error-in-miss-philippines-pageant/?share=email |
Senator Trillanes Apologizes to Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano | ['View All Posts Pinoytrending'] | 2016-09-19 10:28:29+08:00 | Senator Antonio Trillanes IV sent an apology letter to Senator Alan Peter Cayetano, after the intense confrontation of the two Senators on the Senate hearing on Extra Judicial Killings.According to the letter, Senator Trillanes was just brought by his intense passion and emotion during his encounter with Senator Cayetano.Trillanes also vowed that the incident would not happen again.Trillanes faces controversy after he turned off the microphone Senator Alan Peter Cayetano during the hearing on Extra Judicial Killings. The Senator also said “Di kita papapormahin dito” in his colleague who are not a member of a committee. PMA Alumni also condemned the attitude showed by the Senator to his colleague when he cited Cayetano as “Out of Order”After the Senate Hearing, Senator Trillanes said that he didn’t regret what he did to Cayetano.Senator Alan Peter Cayetano is still not releasing a statement about the apology letter of sent to him by Trillanes. | Pinoytrending Altervista | https://pinoytrending.altervista.org/senator-trillanes-apologizes-sen-alan-peter-cayetano/ |
Sen. De Lima admits relationship with Ronnie Dayan, helped him financially. | ['View All Posts Pinoytrending'] | 2016-11-14 20:22:16+08:00 | Senator Leila De Lima admitted that she had a relationship with her former driver and bodyguard Ronnie Dayan.The relationship of the former Department of Justice Secretary De Lima and Dayan was revealed by President Rodrigo Duterte before and he said that the couple was involved in illegal drug activities inside the Bilibid Prison.De Lima described her involvement with her driver as “frailties of a woman”Her driver-lover was also mentioned by several bilibid gang leaders in a House of Representatives as allegedly the middle man between De Lima and the inmates.Dayan was also allegedly the transporter of the drug money given by the Bilibid Drug Lords to fund the 2016 campaign of the Senator.In the interview, De Lima admitted that their relationship lasted a few years and he helped Dayan financially, but said she did not shouldered the construction of his home.Her revelation can be watch in an exclusive interview with Winnie Monsod on “Bawal ang Pasaway” on Monday night on GMA News TV 10:15 PM. | Pinoytrending Altervista | https://pinoytrending.altervista.org/sen-de-lima-admits-relationship-ronnie-dayan/ |
Rappler To Purchase PCOS Machines To Boost Its Fundraising | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 12/12/2017 0:00 | MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) –With 17 days left for its goal of Five Million Pesos, Rappler has decided to purchase about a dozen PCOS machines to help boost its fundraising for its online news operations.Rappler has been struggling to reach its goal, raising only about 12 percent as of today.So much is at stake for this fundraising — reputation as well as finances — that CEO Maria Ressa is leaving no stone unturned to make this a huge success.We all know about the PCOS machines used in the last Philippine presidential elections. The machinese have reportedly boosted the votes of some candidates, including Leni Robredo whose Vice Presidency is now being challenged before the Presidential Election Tribunal (PET) by defeated candidate Bongbong Marcos.Poll watchers will be closely monitoring any suspicious increase in the amount of donations under the Rappler fundraising in the next 17 days, to make sure that the PCOS machines do not tamper with the actual figures. | Adobo Chronicles | https://adobochronicles.com/2017/12/12/rappler-to-purchase-pcos-machines-to-boost-its-fundraising/?share=email |
Famous Facebook users, caught by the authorities for offering minors to foreigners | ['View All Posts Pinoytrending'] | 2016-08-12 05:41:32+08:00 | The authorities rescued 11 girls mostly minors from the syndicate who are used to escort foreign casino players in an entrapment operation of NBI.The Netizens were shocked after knowing that the members of the syndicates are famous on Facebook.The names of the suspects are Hilary Acosta Y. Santos also known as Violet Sy on Facebook and her partner Joey Jalgalado.Violet Sy already has 70,000 followers on Facebook while his partner who believes leading the syndicate doesn’t have any followers, but they believe that Joey is the one who connects with the customers who wants a private service from their victims.Sy and Jalgalado’s Facebook accounts are now attacking by the Netizens for luring many minors to their illegal business.Fans of Violet shows their disappointment via social media, they can’t believe that their idol is a human trafficker and victimizing her friends on Facebook.The syndicate are selling their victims to the foreigners for 15,000-30,000 pesos.The two denied the accusation against them and they said that the 11 girls that rescued is just staying in their condo unit and not doing illegal activities.If proven, the two are qualified to face the consequences for human trafficking.Penalties for trafficking actsAccording to the “Expanded Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act of 2012″., the three categories of trafficking acts carry the following penalties:for acts of trafficking: 20 years of imprisonment and a fine of P1 million to P2 million;for promotion the illegal activity: imprisonment for 15 years and a fine of P500,000 to P1 million, andfor qualified trafficking: penalty of life imprisonment and a fine of P2 million to P5 million.Netizens believe that some people are really tempted to do illegal activities especially to some famous personality on social media that already influenced by other people’s wealth.“Siguro naiingit sila sa mga nakikita nila sa social media na yung iba naka cellphone na maganda tapos sila hindi, kaya minsan kumakapit sila sa patalim para makuha yung gusto nila” One of the Netizen said to our source.The authorities also urged the Netizens to be careful if someone offered you a job especially when it promised you a big amount of money every month. | Pinoytrending Altervista | https://pinoytrending.altervista.org/famous-facebook-users-caught-authorities-offering-minors-foreigners/ |
WATCH: Pnoy joins anti-Marcos rally, Duterte strikes back | [] | 2016-11-27 15:47:59+08:00 | “Baka makalimutan natin ang pagkakamali ng nakalipas, garantisadong mauulit” said former President Noynoy Aquino who joined the anti-Marcos rally yesterday.WATCH THE VIDEO BELOWOn the other hand, President Rodrigo Duterte hits back at Pnoy for being hypocrite. Here is the reaction of Duterte.Don’t forget to leave a comment below about this story! | Duterte Daily Stories | http://duterte.today/watch-pnoy-joins-anti-marcos-rally-duterte-strikes-back/ |
‘THE MARTIAN’ GOLDEN GLOBE NOMINATION IS A HOAX! | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 10/12/2017 0:00 | ‘The Martian,’ starring Matt Damon playing the role of an astronaut left behind and presumed dead on planet Mars, was so funny and the musical numbers so outstanding that it was nominated today in three categories for the Golden Globe Awards.The film picked up three nominations: Best Director (Ridley Scott), Best Actor in a Motion Picture in a Musical or Comedy (Matt Damon), and Best Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy.But if you are among the many who were so confused and angered about today’s announcement nominating the film in the comedy or musical category for the annual awards handed out by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, you can relax. It was a hoax, as confirmed this evening by The Adobo Chronicles. | Adobo Chronicles | https://adobochronicles.com/2015/12/10/the-martian-golden-globe-nomination-is-a-hoax/ |
DONALD TRUMP WILL BOYCOTT MISS USA OVER IMMIGRANT CONTESTANTS | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 11/7/2018 0:00 | something that I cannot afford if I were to win votes to become president,” Trump said.For once, Trump seems to make some good sense. | Adobo Chronicles | https://adobochronicles.com/2015/07/11/donald-trump-will-boycott-miss-usa-over-immigrant-contestants/#respond |
Does the Anti-Marcos Movement have an end game? | ['Oratio Imperata'] | 2016-11-28 03:01:03+00:00 | Following the spectacular flop of last Friday’s anti-Marcos-burial rally at the Luneta, the leaders of a community of Filipino “activists” calling for the Marcos family to be taken to account for the alleged atrocities that happened during “the Martial Law years” continue to soldier on. There is another set of rallies planned over the coming several days — including rallies in the United States as part of a so-called “global protest against the Marcos burial” at the Libingan ng mga Bayani (LNMB).What exactly is the ultimate aim of the anti-Marcos mob? Is it just to exhume Marcos’s remains from the LNMB and ship them back to Ilocos Norte? Is it to put the rest of Marcos’s immediate family in prison for their alleged Martial Law “crimes”? And if there is a specific aim, is there a roadmap to get there beyond conscripting university students and grade school kids into attending these street protests?To give the anti-Marcos mob some credit, some of its members have specific objectives in mind. A certain JR Castillo issued his vision for his part in the anti-Marcos protest effort in this tweet.One day I will visit Marcos’ grave and… urinate on it and smear it with faeces. I swear. That will happen. TANGINA NILA.Indeed, that is something worth waiting to see actually happen (though I wouldn’t hold my breath). Hopefully, if it does happen, it will be captured on video so that the rest of the world may behold this triumph of anti-Marcos activism for generations to come. It’s got all the right ingredients to count as a seminal milestone — dramatic newsworthiness and high-voltage emotionalism.The more important question to ask following an anti-Marcos henchman marking Marcos’s tomb with his personal brown and yellow stuff is this:How exactly is whatever the anti-Marcos mob trying to achieve relevant to the ordinary Filipino of today?If Marcos’s remains are sent back to Ilocos, if his tomb is smeared in JR Castillo’s excrement, if the Marcos family is throne in prison, and, get this, even if the “billions” he allegedly stole are recovered; will the Philippines magically transform into a different society? As in, a society fundamentally different enough to provide an environment where true inclusive prosperity could take root?In short, is there some sort of synergy between what the anti-Marcos mob is apiring to and the broader interests of the Philippine nation as a whole? Are the anti-Marcos activists’ goals consistent with the national interests?After 30 years of whining about nebulous notions of “justice”, perhaps it is time the Martial Law Crybabies start spelling out specifics. In the vernacular:Ano ba talaga gusto niyong mangyare?For now, while the above question remains unanswered, I am hanging on to the prospect of seeing Mr JR Castillo make good on his solemn promise to crap and piss all over Marcos’s tomb at the LNMB. At least he’s got things down to specifics. I can’t really say the same for the overall anti-Marcos “movement”.[Photo courtesy Davao Today.] | Get Real Philippines | https://www.getrealphilippines.com/2016/11/anti-marcos-movement-end-game/#comments |
REPUBLICAN PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES CHOOSE THEIR RUNNING MATES | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 14/04/2018 0:00 | Conservative columnist Ann CoulterMeanwhile, The Adobo Chronicles learned from informed sources that when former Florida Governor Jeb Bush finally declares his candidacy, he will also reveal his choice of vice president, conservative author and blogger, Filipina-American Michelle Malkin. His strategy seems to be going after Hispanics, women and Asians.It makes us wonder: in a national, televised debate among all these talkative women vice presidential candidates, who will end up having the last word? | Adobo Chronicles | https://adobochronicles.com/2015/04/14/republican-presidential-candidates-choose-their-running-mates/?share=email |
President Trump Fires Aide Kellyanne Conway For Upstaging First Lady | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 20/01/2017 0:00 | President Donald Trump has fired his senior aide Kellyanne Conway for upstaging First Lady Melania during today’s presidential inauguration.Inauguration day is usually focused on the First Lady and her wardrobe.Being the fashion icon that she is, Melania, 46, wore an American designer Ralph Lauren baby blue cropped jacked with cowl neckline and matching dress.But the outfit that attracted the most attention was the red hat with red, white and blue coat with brass buttons worn by Conway.The $3,600 double-breasted Gucci coat is reminiscent of the American Revolution era.Angered and very displeased at the upstaging, Trump immediately fired Conway.The Adobo Chronicles tried to reach Conway for comment but a call to her cell phone had a pre-recorded message: “All circuits are busy.” | Adobo Chronicles | https://adobochronicles.com/2017/01/20/president-trump-fires-aide-kellyanne-conway-for-upstaging-first-lady/?share=email |
Jeane Napoles’ Lawyer Just Admitted His Client Falsified U.S. Public Documents | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 18/07/2016 0:00 | Jeane Napoles may avoid paying taxes to the Philippine Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), but she could face fraud and felony charges in the United States, thanks to her lawyer, Atty. Stephen David.In an attempt to help her client avoid paying taxes to the BIR on her real properties in the U.S., David said this week that such properties were registered in her name only because she was applying for US citizenship.“Pinangalan namin sa kanya iyan kasi at that time she was applying for a US citizenship. Alam n’yo naman kung mag-apply ka ng citizenship kailangan mo ipakita na meron kang mga holdings, may properties ka,” David claimed.Jeane is the daughter of suspected pork barrel scam mastermind Janet Napoles.David’s admission will now serve as Exhibit A in a potential fraud case that could be brought against him and his client — for falsifying documents submitted to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.Sometimes, lawyers talk too much, and in the process, incriminate their own clients. | Adobo Chronicles | https://adobochronicles.com/2016/07/18/jeane-napoles-lawyer-just-admitted-his-client-falsified-u-s-public-documents/#respond |
Mar Roxas Turns His Back On The Opposition Coalition Party, Will Now Run Under PDP-Laban | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 9/11/2018 0:00 | When the Opposition Coalition launched its Senatorial Slate in Marikina recently, one of its candidates — Mar Roxas — was visibly absent. Now we know why.Roxas has been secretly negotiating with the ruling Party, PDP-Laban for him to join the Administration’s slate in order to increase his chances of winning.Well, it happened. Today, President Duterte all but endorsed Roxas, encouraging Filipinos to vote for him for Senator, like they should vote for singer Freddie Aguilar.So, it has become official. Mar Roxas. PDP-Laban.Vice President Leni Robredo, who has declared that she will lead the Opposition against Duterte, is devastated, and called Roxas a ‘balimbing’ (turncoat). | Adobo Chronicles | https://adobochronicles.com/2018/11/09/mar-roxas-turn-back-on-the-opposition-coalition-party-will-now-run-under-pdp-laban/?share=email |
LOOK:”Hardworking” De Lima do her job as a Senator inside her detention cell | ['View All Posts Pinoytrending'] | 2017-03-26 16:51:52+08:00 | A photo published by the New York Times showed the current situation of Senator Leila De Lima inside her detention cell went viral after it got different reaction from the netizens.The photo shows the lady senator still doing her job as a public servant despite of being detained inside the Philippine National Police Detention Center in Camp Crame.De Lima’s jail became her new office because she’s still a public official despite of being detained after being charged of illegal drug charges.The photo also showed that De Lima is relieving her stress by using exercising using her dumbbells.Some of her supporters praised the lady senator for showing that she was not being affected by the challenges that she’s facing right now.But critics of De Lima questioned the alleged VIP Treatment gave to the lady senator when the photo was uploaded in “We Are Collective” blog.Some critics said that a public servant who allegedly protected the illegal drug trade in the Philippines doesn’t deserve any VIP treatment.Before her arrest, Volunteers Against Crime and Corruption (VACC) said that the lady senator must be imprisoned in a normal cell, but De Lima said that she’s worried about her security so the PNP offered their detention center for the alleged drug protector.Despite of being detained, De Lima can still voice out opinion and criticize the current administration by writing letters that she often sent to the media. | Pinoytrending Altervista | https://pinoytrending.altervista.org/hard-working-sen-de-lima-job-senator-inside-detention-cell/ |
Leni Robredo’s New Year Message To The Laylayan | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 2/1/2018 0:00 | Vice President Leni Robredo has a special message to the laylayan for the New Year, and it is filled with pumped up emotion.The Adobo Chronicles obtained a yet unpublished copy of the statement which the OVP prepared just hours after the release of the latest SWS poll rating for Robredo. The survey shows that Robredo’s support among what was supposed to be her most loyal followers — those in the ‘fringes’ of society, or laylayan — dropped.Here is part of Robredo’s message:Mga minamahal kong kababayan sa Laylayan: Labis akong nalulungkot sa naging resulta ng pinakahuling SWS survey. Hindi ko akalain na kayo — sa lahat ng Pilipino — ang tatalikod sa aking mga pagnanasa at paghihirap upang mapaunlad ang inyong mga kabuhayan. Bakit? Hindi pa ba sapat ang aking ginawa noong mga nakaraang buwan na magbiyahe sa mga sulok ng Pilipinas at makipag-selfie sa inyo? Peke lang pala ang mga ngiti ninyo sa ating mga retrato. Ano pa ba ang gusto ninyong gawin ko para magtiwala kayo sa akin? Kung ganyan lang pala ang mapapala ko sa pagiging Bise-Presidente ninyo, aba eh mas mabuti nang manalo si BongBong sa darating na re-count ng nakaraang eleksiyon.Here’s a rough translations from Google Translate:“Dear Laylayan countrymen and women:I am deeply saddened to hear of the latest SWS survey.How dare you. Of all Filipinos, I never would have thought that you’d stab me from behind, after all that I did to improve your lives. Why o why?I’ve gone out of my to visit you all in the darkest corners of the country, alway obliging to have selfies with you. Were those all fake smiles?What else can I do to earn your trust and loyalty?If this is what I get in return for being your ever-loving Vice President, we might as well let Bongbong take over and forget the recount.” | Adobo Chronicles | https://adobochronicles.com/2018/01/02/leni-robredos-new-year-message-to-the-laylayan/ |
BREAKING: BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA LIFTS BAN ON GAY SCOUT LEADERS, BUT WHAT ABOUT THE 21 PERCENT? | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 28/07/2018 0:00 | The governing body of the Boy Scouts of America voted Monday to end its decades-long ban on gay scout leaders.The organization’s national executive board, meeting in Texas, concluded that the policy of excluding gay adults “was no longer legally defensible.”While the national ban is gone, local scouting units would retain the ability to reject gay applicants for leadership positions if hiring them would violate the unit’s religious beliefs.The historic decision was approved by 79 percent of the board. The remaining 21 percent chose to stay in the closet. | Adobo Chronicles | https://adobochronicles.com/2015/07/28/breaking-boy-scouts-of-america-lifts-ban-on-gay-scout-leaders-but-what-about-the-21-percent/ |
MAN SUES WIFE FOR DIVORCE, SAYS SHE HAS CHRONIC SELFITIS | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 7/11/2017 0:00 | A Latino man is suing his wife of one year for divorce because he says she is suffering from selfitis.In March of this year, The Adobo Chronicles broke the story about the American Psychiatric Association officially classifying the taking of selfies as a mental disorder. The disorder, called selfitis (inflammation of the ego), comes in three stages: borderline, acute and chronic.In arguing his case before a lady judge, Richard R. says his wife Mariana has chronic selfitis and is petitioning the court to force the wife to submit to a psychiatric examination and undergo sexual therapy. “Her condition has severely affected our relationship. The moment she opens her eyes in the morning and wherever she goes or whatever she’s doing, she’s always taking self photographs. We don’t even have time to have a nice romantic dinner and sex between us is down to just three days a week, all because she is pre-occupied with taking selfies,” the man said.Mariana says there is nothing wrong with taking selfies. “Everybody is doing it.”Richard asked the judge that if his wife does not agree to see a psychiatrist and sexual therapist, he would like a divorce and a reimbursement for $8,000 which he spent to bring his wife from Argentina. The case is now in the hands of the jury.VIDEO: Watch the oral arguments. | Adobo Chronicles | https://adobochronicles.com/2014/11/07/man-sues-wife-for-divorce-says-she-has-chronic-selfitis/ |
Estate Of ‘A Chorus Line’ Composer To Sue Drew Olivar For Copyright Infringement | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 5/8/2018 0:00 | The estate of Marvin Hamlisc, composer of the musical “A Chorus Line,” is suing Filipino blogger Drew Olivar for copyright infringement.The lawsuit stems from Olivar’s now viral video with Mocha Uson, showing him displaying his song and dance moves supposedly calling attention to Federalism. His piece is entitled “Pepedederalismo.”We won’t show you the Olivar video here. There’s a lot of that already floating on the Internet. What we will show you is an excerpt from one of the live performances of “A Chorus Line,” particulary of the song “Tits and Ass.”We’ll let our readers decide on the merits of the lawsuit. | Adobo Chronicles | https://adobochronicles.com/2018/08/05/estate-of-a-chorus-line-composer-to-sue-drew-olivar-for-copyright-infringement/#respond |
Who’s afraid of Leni Robredo? | ['Oratio Imperata'] | 2016-12-28 08:31:03+00:00 | Is there something to fear, when it comes to “Vice-president” Leni Robredo? The widow of Jesse, who can easily give off an impression na di makabasag pinggan? Veteran insufferable gossip, sorry, “investigative journalist”, Raissa Robles raises the question…Who’s afraid of Leni Robredo? The Ka-DDS are out in full force bashing her for being in NY. Have they forgotten that she holds NO POSITION in the Duterte government right now? That she’s just a spare tire? Is she using government money to be in New York? The Ka-DDS seem to be quite all shook up that she might meet with Loida Nicolas Lewis. If she were not that important or influential, who would care whether or not she’s in New York? Do you recall that Pres. Duterte himself and the Marcoses were all together in China when typhoon struck Ilocos Norte? Did the Ka-DDS bash Ilocos Norte Governor Imee Marcos, and former Senator (i like the sound of that) Bongbong Marcos for not being in Ilocos before and during the typhoon? Naaah. Special venom is reserved only for VP Leni Robredo? Seems they are afraid of her.NB: If I remember correctly, Ka-DDS refers to the Die-hard Duterte SupportersWhy be afraid of the VP, who is every bit concerned about “the threat of a return to Martial Law”…The threat of a return to Martial Law and one-man-rule is the worst Christmas gift to the Filipino people. To refer to specific provisions in the 1987 Constitution prohibiting such as a “reckless reaction” to the Marcos regime is an insult to the experience of the Filipino nation that endured great suffering and hardship under the Martial Law regime. Moreover, for President Duterte to challenge the democratic safeguards of the very constitution he swore to uphold on June 30, 2016 is appalling. Let us remain vigilant against the threat of Martial Law, and fight against any move that will curtail our freedoms. This is not a battle we will take sitting down. As Filipinos, we have demonstrated our courage to stand up and make our voices heard for the sake of protecting our freedom and fighting for the truth.The anti-Duterte, the Liberal Party (LP) supporters and Yellowtards (any remaining ones), were extra critical of non-allied officials “not being present, or caught flat-footed, during crisis situations in their bailiwicks” (e.g., Martin Romualdez during Yolanda, or Rodrigo Duterte in the aftermath of the Davao bombings), and yet their representatives are exempt from the very same criticism?I call bullshit, of course.At the very least, Robles is admitting that Leni “is just a spare tire.” The more accurate term for Robredo, however, to borrow a Chinese term, is a flower vase – decorative but essentially useless.One can readily observe, from the way these two responded, that they apparently still don’t get what the hungry-for-change Filipinos are trying to convey.It’s not Leni Robredo personally, that people are afraid of, it’s what she represents, all the extra baggage that comes with her.For better or for worse, Filipinos have decided not to cast their lot anymore with an LP leader. It seems that if LP were the only alternative now to a potential abuse of power, Filipinos find the LP option less attractive.Filipinos have decided that they no longer want the old ways – a return to the exclusive, ineffectual, old ways of running government like crap, exemplified by the Liberal Party.They no longer want to go back to a time where they are resigned to facing a government that cares for them only during election time, a group of people that shows concern for them only when it is not in power.Filipinos no longer want the sort of directionless, headless chicken leadership shown in the last thirty years. They no longer want to go back to a worthless type of government that makes them feel worthless.In other words, Filipinos want things to be different. While “Not LP” is pretty much as bare as “NeverAgain”, it is the leadership taking charge that will make or break it. The LP has pretty much set an abysmal standard for that one.Oh, and for the record, Raissa, you and many others overestimate the importance, and fear factor, of Leni Robredo. Dummies are good, after all, only when someone else is pulling the strings. | Get Real Philippines | https://www.getrealphilippines.com/2016/12/whos-afraid-leni-robredo/#comments |
Cardinal Tagle To Sue Juana Change For Libel | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 1/7/2018 0:00 | Libel suits seem to be in fashion these days. There’s Senator Antonio Trillanes suing R.J. Nieto, a.k.a. Thinking Pinoy. Then there’s The Adobo Chronicles suing Rappler and Maria Ressa. Now even the Catholic Chrurch is joining in the fray.Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle, the highest church official in the Philippines is suing Juana Change for comparing him to President Rodrigo Duterte.“I am a man of God,” Tagle said. “Duterte is, well, a man. There’s a big difference there.”Tagle added: “Duterte and I are both sinners, but the President is more sinful. He has even cursed our god!” | Adobo Chronicles | https://adobochronicles.com/2018/07/01/cardinal-tagle-to-sue-juana-change-for-libel/ |
Joma Sison claims that Inday Sara joins caretaker gov’t amid Duterte’s illness | ['View All Posts Pinoytrending'] | 2018-08-21 04:55:24+08:00 | Who is running the government?Communist leader Jose Maria Sison has bared an unverified report that Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte Carpio has supposedly joined a careteaker committee while President Duterte was allegedly battling illness.Sison earlier disclosed that the President was in a coma last Sunday but could not confirm such report. Malacañang has denied his allegations, saying the 73-year-old Duterte was healthy.“One more report circulating is that Sara Inday and key cabinet men have formed a caretaker committee to run the government while Duterte is indisposed,” Sison wrote on Facebook.“This report needs to be verified or negated by Duterte´s public appearance. We do not know the original source of the reports. The Duterte ruling clique itself might be the source to deflect attention from the raging issues against Duterte,” he said.Despite sharing rumors about his poor health, Sison said he believes Duterte was “still alive and capable of doing more mischief, mass murder and mass intimidation.” | Pinoytrending Altervista | https://pinoytrending.altervista.org/joma-sison-claims-that-inday-sara-joins-caretaker-govt-amid-dutertes-illness/ |
Mocha Uson Beats Kris Aquino To Be Steve Harvey’s Miss Universe Co-Host | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 12/12/2016 0:00 | It was Kris Aquino’s dream gig. A big way to stage her comeback from her on-again, off-again retirement from show business.When the Miss Universe Organization announced its search for a Filipino female co-host for the pageant finals to be held in Manila on January 29 (January 30 Philippine time), the former presidential sister and “Queen of All Media” immediately signed up to audition for the prized gig.Today, Aquino received a text message from the organization that she has not been selected to be Steve Harvey’s co-host.The disappointing news became even more devastating when she learned that the person chosen to co-host the show is entertainer-turned-politcal blogger Mocha Uson.In an exclusive interview with The Adobo Chronicles, a spokesperson for the Miss Universe Organization who spoke on condition of anonymity said that despite the two ladies’ almost equal talent, Uson was chosen because of her popularity (she has over 4 million Facebook followers). Additionally, the pageant executives wanted someone who looks like a beauty queen and whose features closely represent the Filipina beauty.So ladies, if you want to increase your chances in show business, forget the skin-whitener and hair dye. You’re beautiful as you are. Naturally. | Adobo Chronicles | https://adobochronicles.com/2016/12/12/mocha-uson-beats-kris-aquino-to-be-steve-harveys-miss-universe-co-host/ |
DONALD TRUMP ANGERS ASIANS AND ASIAN AMERICANS | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 1/7/2018 0:00 | was built during China’s Ming Dynasty, considered one of the greatest eras of orderly government and social stability in human history. “In using a reference to the Great Wall in his misguided tirade against what he believed to be Mexican rapists, drug addicts and criminals, Trump has belittled a world symbol of greatness, determination and resiliency,” a spokesperson for an Asian American coalition said.So, not only has Trump lost the Latino vote, but also the Asian American vote. Ironically, a new poll shows Trump surging to second place behind former Florida Governor Jeb Bush in the crowded race for the Republication nomination for president.Maybe, his message of keeping America free of non-white people is resonating with many conservative voters? | Adobo Chronicles | https://adobochronicles.com/2015/07/01/donald-trump-angers-asians-and-asian-americans/#comments |
PRESENTING THE REPUBLICAN LINE-UP FOR THE 2016 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 5/3/2018 0:00 | Barack Obama, with Hillary Clinton a distant second, and Elizabeth Warren, a distant third.Let the Hunger Games begin! | Adobo Chronicles | https://adobochronicles.com/2015/03/05/presenting-the-republican-line-up-for-the-2016-presidential-elections/ |
V-NECK T-SHIRTS A SIGN OF BEING GAY, ACCORDING TO THE AMERICAN PSYCHIATRIC ASSOCIATION | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 27/05/2018 0:00 | At its annual national convention last year, the American Psychiatric Association (APA) officially classified the taking of ‘selfies’ as a mental disorder, calling it ‘selfitis,’ or the inflammation of the ego.This week, APA is holding its 2015 convention at a famed Disneyland resort in Anaheim, and is expected to announce the results of a major study on homosexuality, particularly among gay men.The Adobo Chronicles was able to get hold of an embargoed copy of the study scheduled to be released this Friday.The groundbreaking study concludes that one of the telltale signs of being gay is owning and wearing v-neck t-shirts. V-neck t-shirts are the closest thing to low-cleavage shirts and dresses worn by women, the study pointed out.Highlights of the APA findings include:The lower the cut of the neckline, the more open and outgoing the gay man is.White or black v-necks are usually worn by gay men who are mostly still in the closet.Loud or bright-colored v-necks are an indication of gay radicalism.Sleeveless v-neck, regardless of color, is a cautionary sign that the gay man has inner, deep secrets.The APA study seems to give credence to recent guidelines issued by the Teachers Foundation of Malaysia advising parents on how to detect whether or not their son is gay, not the least of which is the wearing of v-necks. | Adobo Chronicles | https://adobochronicles.com/2015/05/27/v-neck-t-shirts-a-sign-of-being-gay-according-to-the-american-psychiatric-association/ |
LOOK: Meet the Davao blast main suspects | [] | 2016-09-10 12:27:51+08:00 | The main suspect in the recent bloody bombing in Davao City where 14 people died has been identified by the authorities after a bomb maker was arrested days after the Davao blast.The said bomb maker, who was nabbed in North Cotabato, revealed the names of Talitay, Maguindanao Vice Mayor Abdul Wahad Sabal and his elder brother who is the Mayor of the town, Mayor Montasir Sabal as allegedly the brains of the Roxas night market bombing.On Thursday, September 8, Abdul Sabal was arrested at Cotabato Airport in Datu Odin Sinsuat town over illegal drugs involvement. The Sabal brothers are on the list of President Rody Duterte’s “Narco-politicians”.This story is developing. Stay tuned. Please LIKE our facebook page below for more fresh news about Duterte!SOURCE:What can you say about this? Leave your comments below | Duterte Daily Stories | http://duterte.today/look-meet-davao-blast-main-suspect/ |
OBAMA ANGERS RUSSIA’S PUTIN AS AMERICAN PRESIDENT PARDONS TURKEY | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 25/11/2017 0:00 | Tensions between Russia and the United States escalated today as Moscow received word that President Barack Obama has pardoned Turkey.Turkey, a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) was recently accused of shooting down a Russian military plane for allegedly crossing Turkish airspace.Russian President Vladimir Putin told reporters in Moscow that “Obama didn’t have the right to issue the pardon since it was not the United States that was the aggrieved party in this international incident.”The U.S. State Department however said that it was a case of “lost in translation.” Putin was misinformed and wasn’t made aware that the turkey Obama pardoned was a bird, not the country.It is an annual White House tradition to pardon a turkey to save it from being served for dinner at Thanksgiving. | Adobo Chronicles | https://adobochronicles.com/2015/11/25/obama-angers-russias-putin-as-american-president-pardons-turkey/#respond |
Gennifer Flowers, Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach To Have Front Row Seats During Trump-Clinton Debate | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 25/09/2016 0:00 | Gennifer Flowers, a former model who had an extramarital sexual encounter with Bill Clinton in the 1980s, has reportedly accepted an invitation from Donald Trump to sit in the front row during the first presidential debate scheduled Monday night at Hofstra University.Political analysts believe that the invitation was Trump’s strategy to intimidate and distract his opponent Hillary Clinton.Today, the Clinton campaign told The Adobo Chronicles that Mrs. Clinton had invited reigning Miss Universe Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach to also sit in the front row. The Philippines’ beauty queen has reportedly accepted.Political insiders weren’t quite sure what the presence of Miss Universe would do to Trump, but Clinton supporters think it is a wise move to similarly distract Trump.Trump used to own the Miss Universe Organization prior to launching his presidential bid. NBC Universal, a partner in the Miss Universe and Miss USA Beauty Pageants, decided to part ways with Trump after his statements against Mexicans. Trump eventually sold the organization.The Clinton campaign said Trump will surely be distracted by the Philippine beauty who will be wearing her $300,000 crown, but also be intimidated by memories of the pageant he once owned. | Adobo Chronicles | https://adobochronicles.com/2016/09/25/gennifer-flowers-pia-alonzo-wurtzbach-to-have-front-row-seats-during-trump-clinton-debate/ |
Leni Robredo Could Be The Next Philippine President: Here’s How | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 18/04/2016 0:00 | She is running for vice president in the upcoming May 9 national elections, but Leni Robredo could become the next president of the Philippines!Robredo is the VP running mate of Liberal Party presidential candidate Mar Roxas who is President Aquino’s anointed one to succeed him.Roxas has not done well in national polls and has consistently rated No. 4 among 5 declared candidates.Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte is either tied for No. 1 with Senator Grace Poe, or is actually on top of some voter polls. His VP candidate is Alan Peter Cayetano.(In the Philippines, voters can choose a president from one political party and a VP from another party.)In his campaign sorties and television advertisements, Duterte has said that if the Filipinos will not vote for Cayetano to be VP, they may as well not vote for him to be president. All for one, one for all!On the other hand, Robredo, when asked the question at a recent debate, said that she would hope Filipinos will vote for her running mate Roxas; but if someone else is elected president, she will still fulfill her mandate if she is elected VP.Duterte is known for being a man of his word. So if the tough-talking, controversial mayor is elected president, but not Cayetano for VP, Duterte could refuse to assume the presidency.Which means, that as per the Philippine constitution, the vice president becomes president. And that would be Robredo.That’s what you call “a heartbeat away from the presidency.” | Adobo Chronicles | https://adobochronicles.com/2016/04/18/leni-robredo-could-be-the-next-philippine-president-heres-how/#respond |
CCTV Captures Hillary Clinton Dumping Garbage Over White House Fence | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 25/10/2016 0:00 | Secret Service agents were baffled early this morning when they discovered several garbage bags strewn in the White House lawn facing Pennsylvania Avenue.Upon reviewing CCTV video tapes, they found out who the culprit was: Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton.Clickhole.com is reporting that the bags didn’t contain garbage. Rather, it contained Hillary’s wardrobe. Apparently, she has started to pack her belongings at her New York residence in preparation for her move into the White House.National polls show that Clinton is on the way to a landslide victory in the November 8 U.S. presidential elections.Clinton has been summoned by the Secret Service for questioning. | Adobo Chronicles | https://adobochronicles.com/2016/10/25/cctv-captures-hillary-clinton-dumping-garbage-over-white-house-fence/ |
At The Home Stretch: It’s Grace Vs. Jojo, Chiz Vs. Bongbong (Part One) | [] | 2016-02-28 22:50:30+00:00 | I still don’t give that much credence to what the surveys say and so I am basing my guesses on nothing but a lot of rough figuring at this point coupled with whatever strikes me as sensible at the moment.Regardless of what our so called “political analysts” are saying at this point, my method for guessing at who will win as President and Vice President is as good as theirs. Unless, of course, they actually have reliable data (read that as the in-house surveys conducted for candidates) to base their analysis upon, they are all basically just talking out of their hats.The only ones with really reliable data are those in the innermost circles of candidates and like a game of poker, they’ll hold this close to their collective chests. The only reliable thing for us to judge as an indication of how they are faring at this point are certain “tells” and that could be anything to any one.For me, it’s basically whichever candidate’s name I hear spoken of in ordinary conversations I overhear as I go about my day in the heart of Manila.Currently, there are only two candidates for President that are being talked about for Presidency and it’s basically Grace Poe over Jojo Binay. Then for Vice President, people are talking about Chiz Escudero over Bongbong Marcos.I was actually surprised that people in the heart of Tamarindville (Sampaloc) aren’t talking about Duterte or Roxas and it’s strange, given their popularity on the internet.In the Vice Presidential race, Robredo and Cayetano don’t even get a mention unless you prod people and, mind you, it takes a bit of prodding for people to get them to think about these two other candidates.Anyways… People are figuring Grace over Jojo simply because they think that she represents unfulfilled aspirations for a government that is truly in tune and responsive to their needs. Jojo, on the other hand, is someone they figure will have to devote a lot of time trying to fend off graft and corruption cases as well as possible impeachment complaints that will detract from actual time needed to set up his administration. That is, if Jojo doesn’t got the other route and try to set up a ploy to neutralize his enemies and whoah boy, he certainly has a lot of them.Grace, on the other hand, is someone they see as not being on either side of the full blown fight between the old oligarchy and the new oligarchy. As fellow GRP writer ChinoF had pointed out in a comment on a previous post, and what he said is really interesting:“I’ve been told about this book, The Outsider Advantage, that says real movers and shakers of societies are usually outsiders. They are the ones who introduce new ideas because the locals often want only the status quo, and block and progress and improvement. That’s why a change to the law I want, is to remove any requirements referring to residency, blood, etc. anything “natural,” so people like OFWs can run for office here. Really, that’s what we need. Philippine society is too hung up on the obsolete concept of blood relations as something that determines loyalty.”Viewed from another angle, I have a tendency to describe the old oligarchy vs. new oligarchy fight more like two bands of in-bred factions going at each other in a zero-sum contest where the winner thinks he can take it all and the loser won’t let it happen.So far, just from the looks of it, Grace isn’t an integral part of that conflict even given that some people point to so-called “ties” with Danding Cojuanco.The way the people I eavesdrop on say it, they describe Grace as someone who isn’t “subo sa sistema” or eaten by the system or whose fortunes weren’t built through decades of feeding or benefitting from favorable government action or policies.Thing is, when was the last time we had a president who was basically an outsider in the war of Philippine oligarchs?I may be wrong here, but the last time that happened was when good old Steady Eddie (Fidel V. Ramos) became president.Sure, Ramos was part of the Marcos regime but he wasn’t really part of any of the existing oligarchies and that, in part, assured people of somewhat a “level” playing field.Of course, the question right now is… Does Grace have what it takes to tame the Philippine oligarchy and at the same time serve the interests of the common Filipino?(That’s something I’ll discuss in my next post.) | Get Real Philippines | https://www.getrealphilippines.com/2016/02/at-the-home-stretch-its-grace-vs-jojo-chiz-vs-bongbong/ |
BREAKING: Mayor of Ozamiz City Aldong Parojinog, his wife, several officials died during the raid in their house | ['View All Posts Pinoytrending'] | 2017-07-30 09:19:29+08:00 | (DEVELOPING STORY)Local reports said that Mayor of Ozamiz City, Misamis Occidental Reynaldo “Aldong” O. Parojinog was killed during the raid conducted by the members of Philippine National Police (PNP) and Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) in the Early hours of July 30, 2017 in Parojinog compound, San Roque Lawis.His wife Susan Parojinog, Board Member Octavio Parojinog and a certain JR of Lumad TV was also among the casualties according to SOCO report and locals.Bodies of Mayor Parojinog and his wife being carried by the authorities.Photos: FacebookMayor Reynaldo Parojinog died from gunshot wounds together with first lady Susan Parojinog.The authorities had a search warrant for the Ozamiz officials.According to the police report, the serving officers were greeted by gunfires from Parojinogs security that made the authorities to retaliate.Aldong’s daughter, Ozamiz Vice Mayor Princess Nova Parojinog Echaves has been arrested by the authorities.Heavy firearms, grenades, bundles of cash and suspected illegal drugs were confiscated by the raiding team in different houses of the public officials that they raided.More areas, like the farm of the Mayor’s Family in Barangay Cogon, will be raided today, July 30, 2017.Former Ozamiz board member and now City Councilor Ricardo “Ardot” O. Parojinog is still at large.The raid happened a week after the controversial former Albuera City chief and now Ozamiz City Police Director Jovie Espenido came back from work after the PNP Director General chief Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa canceled his 90-day suspension.The Parojinogs conquered Ozamiz City for many years despite of the rumors that they were one of the biggest suppliers of illegal drugs in Mindanao.President Duterte included Mayor Parojinog and his daughter Vice Mayor Princess Nova Parojinog in his drug list last year.Duterte said Mayor Parojinog is the father-in-law of Herbert Colanggo, one of the top drug lords in the country.Parojinog denied the allegation of President Duterte, but admitted that Colangco was Vice Mayor Nova Parojinog’s boyfriend.As of writing, there are already 11 causalities confirmed by SOCO.The death of Mayor Parojinog and other officials shocked the people of Ozamiz City. Some were worried that the death of the most powerful politician in Ozamiz might be a start of a bigger war.But some netizens praised the authorities, saying that the President did his promise to eliminate illegal drugs in Mindanao when he declare martial law. | Pinoytrending Altervista | https://pinoytrending.altervista.org/breaking-mayor-ozamiz-city-aldong-parojinog-wife-several-officials-died-raid-house/ |
KRIS AQUINO WANTS FIRST, EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH GERPHIL FLORES AFTER “ASIA’S GOT TALENT” WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 11/5/2018 0:00 | win or lose.Flores is one of nine finalists who could be the grand winner in the mega-reality show being held in Singapore. Four Filipino acts and five others from Singapore, Japan, Thailand, China and Mongolia are competing for the title ‘Best Talent in Asia.’“Let bygones be bygones,” Aquino said, referring to the incident in 2010 when she and fellow ‘Pilipinas Got Talent” judge Ai-Ai de las Alas, voted out Flores, then a teenager contestant in the show, because they thought the classical singer should be singing songs that the audience and her peers could relate to, like songs that Charice would sing.Aquino left for Singapore early Monday morning and is desperately seeking to meet with Flores before Thursday’s announcement of the grand winner of the talent show. She is also reportedly trying to schedule an interview with internationally-acclaimed composer and producer David Foster who is head over heels for the talented Flores. When informed about Aquino’s attempt to schedule an interview with him, Foster said, ‘Kris Aquino who?’Aquino plans to be in Singapore all this week to tape segments of her show, “Aquino & Abunda Tonight.”Will she score the exclusive interview with Flores? | Adobo Chronicles | https://adobochronicles.com/2015/05/11/kris-aquino-wants-first-exclusive-interview-with-gerphil-flores-after-asias-got-talent-winner-announcement/#comments |
World Bank Officer defends Duterte against Raissa Robles: “She’s using her talent and skills as journalist to vilify the Philippines!” | ['View All Posts Pinoytrending'] | 2017-10-29 23:53:30+08:00 | The visit of Raissa Robles in America became action packed as several defenders of President Rodrigo Duterte grilled the award-winning investigative journalist in her events in U.S.One of the people who grilled her was Charity Quiroz, a world bank officer living in America.In a post, Ms. Quiroz shared that she asked several questions to the renowned journalist, but she expressed her disappointment because Robles cannot give a ‘categorical, factual and logical answer’.During Robles’ speech before the Filipino Association of the World Bank and International Monetary Fund where Quiroz also belongs, she criticized the policies of the current government and compared Duterte to the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos.Robles also threw accusations against the President during her speech, however Quiroz was not convinced by what the renowned journalist said against Duterte.Quiroz also listed the inconsistencies on Robles’ speculations, this is what she wrote:a) she notes no checks and balances but truth is there are currently in place in institutions (supreme court, congress, etc.) and on the vast majority of the populace (see item d) below); she mentioned De Lima being in jail shows this checks and balance system is gone. Really?b) the disconnect from her alleged Duterte’s aim for authoritarian and strong-man rule vs. her own claim that Duterte just delegates freely – an authoritarian that delegates? What can be more contradictory to that?c) the contradiction for Duterte’s aim for unitary power vs. Duterte’s push for federalism – federalism removes unitary and central powers and instead decentralize this to subnational government or states; she noted that Duterte aims for unicameral system where the senate will be abolished. So I asked, the members of the parliament can easily vote for a Prime Minister which usually make a President as symbolic. How will that favor Duterte? …silence…d) the disconnect between the context of Marcos regime versus Duterte’s current context on freedom of information, advanced technology that empowers knowledge sharing, fact-checking and thus, ushering an invisible force of accountability for Duterte or any leader enjoying the perks of popularity. She did not even bother to answer… next question please! lol!Quiroz also said that Robles claimed that the Philippine economy was badly affected by the war against illegal drugs and other policies by the government, despite of the fact that her audience were aware by the current economic situation of the country.Robles also mentioned about Duterte’s tax reform that while will alleviate the middle class, will hurt the poor due to excise tax on petrolium products. She said Duterte, being a dictator that he is, is pushing without consultation (?) for the modernization of public utility vehicles that use electric source of power — eh haler, how can the poor be negatively affected by excise tax on petrolium when they’ll have access to more efficient public transport system that use non-petrolium energy? Ano ba ate, make up your mind! Robles keeps mentioning about Duterte’s war on drugs negatively affecting the Philippine economy. She might have forgotten that she’s at the World Bank that monitors the country’s progress and that continues to see a positive outlook on Philippine’s economy. Boyito showed her the monthly report. Again, duhhh!In the end, the World Bank Officer believes that Raissa Robles only came to U.S to vilify President Rodrigo Duterte and spread propaganda against the current administration.The discussion was cordial, but then Robles failed to satisfy the tests of logic and factual basis that may lead one into conclusion that she is stuck with her jurassic notion of the Philippines being a “third world country” (term she used in her book, which has long been debunked by World Bank itself in 2009 to erase such demeaning label against developing or low-income countries). And that she’s bent on demonizing Duterte. A propaganda she might be oblivious that not just necessarily hit Duterte alone but maligns the entire Philippines and her kapwa Filipinos who are being demonized as well in foreign lands. More than angered, I feel sorry for the so-called investigative and writing talents of Robles being used to vilify the Philippines. Sad and disappointing!” | Pinoytrending Altervista | https://pinoytrending.altervista.org/world-bank-officer-defends-duterte-raissa-robles-shes-using-talent-skills-journalist-vilify-philippines/ |
DESPERATE TO KEEP UP WITH COMPETITION FROM JOLLIBEE, MCDONALD’S GIVES AWAY FREE MCMUFFINS IN THE PHILIPPINES | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 24/03/2018 0:00 | The towering McDonald’s marquee (see photo) says it all: it is the world’s No. 1 fast food chain except in the Philippines where it can’t beat the “fat, stupid happy bee.”That stupid bee, of course, is Jollibee, a Filipino-owned fast food chain that has tremendously cut into McDonald’s customer base in the Philippines.Apparently, Filipinos prefer hamburger steak with rice over the quarter pounder, and chicken joy over chicken McNuggets. Not to mention the sweet spaghetti and Jollibee’s breakfast platters of garlic fried rice with cured pork, sweet sausage or milkfish belly.Desperate about the stiff competition, McDonald’s has leased several expressway tollbooths north and south of the capital not only to pay for drivers’ toll fees, but also hand them free McMuffins.Upon learning of the new McDonald’s marketing strategy, many Filipinos who usually take public transportation to and from work or school, are now opting to drive their own cars, or borrow their cousin’s or neighbor’s cars, just to get in on the free McDonald’s breakfast.The only downside to the McDonald’s promo: you have to bring your own coffee. | Adobo Chronicles | https://adobochronicles.com/2015/03/24/desperate-to-keep-up-with-competition-from-jollibee-mcdonalds-gives-away-free-mcmuffins-in-the-philippines/ |
WHY JOHN BOEHNER SHED A TEAR DURING POPE’S VISIT TO THE CAPITOL | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 24/09/2018 0:00 | We now know why House Speaker John Boehner shed a tear or two during Pope Francis’ visit to the Capitol this morning.Millions of television viewers noticed the Republican leader crying and pulling out a white handkerchief to wipe his tears as the Pope delivered his speech before the joint session of congress, and again as the Holy Father greeted and blessed the crowd that gathered outside the Capitol.Journalists and pundits speculated that Boehner, a devout Catholic, was overwhelmed by the rare opportunity to be with the leader of the Roman Catholic Church.But sources close to both Boehner and Pope Francis said that the real reason for the speaker’s tears was because the Pontiff had rejected his invitation to dine with him and other leaders of Congress, namely, Nancy Pelosi, Mitch McConnell and Harry Reid.Francis told Boehner that he didn’t have the time because he already had confirmed an appointment to dine with the homeless at St. Patrick’s Church in Washington, D.C.During his lunch date with the homeless, Francis was expected not only to eat with his guests but also to serve them.Boehner said he cried not out of sadness for the botched invitation but more of disappointment. He said he had looked forward to spending a more intimate and quality time with the Pope. | Adobo Chronicles | https://adobochronicles.com/2015/09/24/why-john-boehner-shed-a-tear-during-popes-visit-to-the-capitol/#respond |
INDIA’S BRILLIANT IDEA FOR GUN-CONTROL | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 26/01/2017 0:00 | India may just have found the solution towards gun control, and other countries are closely watching.A gun company in this nation of 1.2 Billion people has just manufactured a gun designed for women: light, sleek and pink. The idea of a pink pistol came about as a result of increasing rape and violence against women. In its marketing campaign, the gun manufacturer says that “it is time women started carrying guns to protect themselves from rapists and attackers.”Now, the Indian Parliament is considering passing a legislation that would ban the manufacture of all guns, except the pink pistol. The measure is expected to reduce gun ownership among men who constitute 77 percent of all gun owners. The legislators believe that the pink pistol will discourage men who are much concerned about their “macho” image from purchasing this deadly weapon.Under the proposed legislation, current gun owners will be given six months from the passage of the law to surrender their firearms or trade them in for pink pistols.The American National Rifle Association (NRA) is reportedly very nervous about this Indian legislation and has mobilized its top lobbyists in Washington, D.C. to make sure that no such legislation is introduced in the U.S. Congress. | Adobo Chronicles | https://adobochronicles.com/2014/01/26/indias-brilliant-idea-for-gun-control/#respond |
Manny Pinol upset over viral photo claiming that he watched Pacquiao fight in Malaysia: “This was fakery at its worse!” | ['View All Posts Pinoytrending'] | 2018-07-19 21:19:37+08:00 | “The photo is genuine but the caption is a fake!”This is the reaction of Agriculture Secretary Manny Piñol to the viral meme with a malicious caption suggesting President Duterte and his Cabinet officials used taxpayers’ money to watch the Pacquiao-Matthysse fight.Piñol dismissed the viral meme as “a crude attempt to peddle lies” to attack President Duterte.Piñol said the Duterte trip was a private one, to watch his friend, Manny Pacquiao fight Argentinian champion Lucas Mathysse.However, President Duterte made full use of the private trip by meeting with newly-elected Prime Minister Mahathir Mohammad.On question if the PSG accompanied President Duterte’s trip? Pinol said it’s the job of the PSG to escort the President 24/7.To stress her point that the President’s Kuala Lumpur trip was a junket, worse, the Facebook posted a photo taken inside a plane showing the President with alleged members of his junket team.Piñol said this is fakery at its worse.Why? Because Piñol was in the photo which is a big lie.Piñol said he stayed home because it was his son’s 16th birthday although he wanted to watch the fight. In case you don’t know, Piñol is an avid boxing fan who dabbled as boxing commentator while working as a journalist and then as Governor of North Cotabato.Read the full text below.I was not in Malaysia!PEDDLING A FAKE PHOTOTO ATTACK PRES. DUTERTEMy friend Bruce Tolentino re-posted an article with two photos which claimed were proofs of the junket made by President Rody Duterte and his group in watching the Pacquiao-Mathysse fight in Kuala Lumpur last weekend.The Facebook page post by a Len Estrella de David attempted to attack Pres. Duterte saying that taxes were used to cover the trip.This is a crude attempt to peddle lies.First, it was as a private trip by the President to watch his friend, Manny Pacquiao fight Argentinian champion Lucas Mathysse.But just the same, he made full use of the private trip by meeting with newly-elected Prime Minister Mahathir Mohammad.Was the President escorted by the members of the Presidential Security Group?Of course! That is their job.In fact, the President is guarded by the PSG 24/7.Worse, the Facebook post, to emphasize her point of a junket, posted a photo taken inside a plane showing the President with alleged members of his junket team.This was fakery at its worse.Why? It is because I appeared in the photo!The fact is, while I wanted to join the President in watching the fight, I stayed behind because it was my son, Bernhart Immanuel’s 16th birthday.I was at home and I was not with the President in Malaysia.The photo is genuine but the caption is a fake! | Pinoytrending Altervista | https://pinoytrending.altervista.org/manny-pinol-upset-viral-photo-claiming-watched-pacquiao-fight-malaysia-fakery-worse/ |
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