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Leni Robredo’s New Office A Former Mistress House
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['Pol Pinoy']
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20/06/2016 0:00
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Leni Robredo has chosen her vice presidential office — the Quezon City Reception House, formerly known as ‘Boracay Mansion,’ and just like her election, it is wrought in controversy.The 7,145-square-meter Mediterranean-style building is said to be once the residence of former President and now Manila Mayor Joseph Estrada’s mistress, movie actress Laarni Enriquez.Earlier, it was reported that the house was offered to Robredo by Quezon City Vice Mayor Joy Belmonte without the knowledge of its current occupant, Mayor Herbert Bautista who must now pack up before June 30 to give way to the new VP office.The incoming VP had decided against holding office at the ostentatious Coconut Palace which is currently the official residence of Vice President Jejomar Binay.The original Boracay Mansion which has been foreclosed and demolished by the city government, used to have a white sand wave pool equipped with a machine that produces artificial waves. That would have been too opulent for Robredo’s simple lifestyle.The pool has been replaced with a parking area, enough to accommodate the public bus that Robredo takes when commuting back and forth to her hometown in Naga City.Robredo really liked the house the moment she first stepped inside — controversies notwithstanding. She even brought in a fung shui consultant to make sure that the bad luck previously associated with the building is banished for good.The widow of former Interior Secretary Jesse Robredo also told The Adobo Chronicles that she will ban the serving of alcohol in her new office. Instead, she will follow the example of President-elect Rod Duterte to serve only buko (coconut) juice to visitors and guests.She said she will also provide tsinelas (flipflops) for visitors to wear when entering her office — a tradition among many Filipinos.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2016/06/20/leni-robredos-new-office-a-former-mistress-house/#respond
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cream and scum: Which best describes #Philippine govt officials?
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2/3/2014 0:00
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Culture and its associated values are major factors in determining whether the cream or the scum (metaphorically and in reality), dominate in politics and society, and which/who become the ‘role-models’. Bad apples exist in any society, but with the right values, better mechanisms are created to identify and dispose of such malignants and retrobates.The problem is that if it is the scum, then like the bacteria, over time it infects everything else, and only radical disinfectant will change the situation.“You can think of this self-perpetuating cycle, where promotion of self-interest increases status in society, which further increases willingness to behave unethically. It may help explain the runaway rise in inequality in the last 50 years.” - Piff, professor of sociologyThe cultural/personal values which I consider are largely absent in the Philippines, in the population as a whole, and therefore which, through their absence, act as an enabler for the scum, rather than the cream, to flourish are:IndividualityResponsibilityAccountabilityCreativityHonestyEqualityHard workOpen mindedCompassionateForward lookingInternational/openInquiring mindDynamicRealistsProblem solversSelf pride/personal achievementThe majority of Filipinos are in survival mode, where planning is day to day, hope is an emotional crutch (or a cult church), and any escape from the monotony and desperation is welcomed, however banal. The need to belong is paramount, and creates a fear of dissent and banishment.The psyche translates into a philippines which is...DefensiveEmotionalLazyHypocriticalCopycatsVictim mentalityNarcissisticIdolatorySuperficialHubristic pride/bandwagonCollective thinkingLow self-esteemPessimistsPNoy Aquino is almost a perfect reflection of cultural shortcomings in many respects, and that alone explains why a lifelong failure could suddenly become president on an emotional wave, despite complete incompetence and an indolent life spent avoiding work.Filipinos may be good but simple people, but they remain slaves to bad masters. Colonialism and subjugation of your own people must be the greatest crime. Pnoy aquino, and his forebears, and his cronies, represent the scum of the earth, but accepting servitude so readily is also not a path to self-respect and therefore individuals need to take personal control and responsibility first and foremost.Enough excuses, blame games, and cowardice.Source:http://getrealphilippines.com/blog/2014/03/repeat-after-me-i-am-the-philippines-and-i-am-home-to-a-dysfunctional-society/comment-page-1/#comment-230706
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GRPundit
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https://grpshorts.blogspot.com/2014/03/2-thing-rise-to-top-cream-and-scum.html
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Suspect behind the murder of Joanna Demafelis nabbed by authorities
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2018-02-23 21:20:13+08:00
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(DEVELOPING STORY)One of the suspects behind the brutal murder of the Kuwait-based Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) Joanna Demafelis was successfully caught, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) announced Friday.Nader Essam Assaf who considered as the principal suspect in the gruesome murder is now in the custody of the Lebanese authorities, while her wife Mona, was still nowhere to found and they believed that she escaped to Syria.DFA Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano also informed President Rodrigo Duterte about the arrest of the primary suspect.“The President welcomes the news that Nader Essam Assaf is now in the hands of authorities in Lebanon,” Cayetano said.“Assaf’s arrest is a critical first step in our quest for justice for Joanna and we are thankful to our friends in Kuwait and Lebanon for their assistance,” he added.The agency received the good news yesterday, when President Rodrigo Duterte flew to Iloilo to personally visit the wake of the slain OFW.Joanna Demafelis’ death was resulted to the deployment ban in Kuwait and President Rodrigo Duterte insisted that he would not remove it.Yesterday, Duterte said that he would exhaust all efforts to find justice for the slain OFW.“I do not have the wherewithal or dimensions of the effort that they are doing. It behooves upon the police of Kuwait and the Interpol, there’s a serious crime. Problema nila ‘yan. Basta ako, the ban stays,” Duterte said.“The only way to do that is we can have the result of the investigations kung nahuli ‘yang dalawang tao and that would allow me now to initiate charges. So by that time, in the fullness of God’s time, kung mangyari ‘yan mahuli at nademanda, doon pa ako papasok. Until then, we’ll just have to wait and pray that they will be apprehended or arrested.” he added.The President also vowed to help the family of Joanna Demafelis and finance the studies of the slain OFW’s younger brother.
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Pinoytrending Altervista
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https://pinoytrending.altervista.org/suspect-behind-murder-joanna-demafelis-nabbed-authorities/
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APPLE’S NEW iPAD PRO WILL COME WITH FREE CARRYING CASE
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['Pol Pinoy']
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7/9/2018 0:00
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The stage is set for Apple’s big announcement of its new products. September 9 is the date when CEO Tim Cook unveils the new smart phones and tablets which would definitely seal his company’s status as the leader in computer technology. While much of the speculation revolves around the new iPhone 6S, Apple says that the star of this year’s unveiling will be its new iPad Pro. Expected to measure in at 12.9 inches, the iPad Pro will be Apple’s largest tablet, dwarfing both the 9.7-inch iPad Air 2 and the 7.9-inch iPad mini 3. At 12.9 inches, the iPad Pro would be closest in size to the 13-inch MacBook Air. The Adobo Chronicles® learned from an inside source that the iPad Pro will come with a free carrying case and strap, similar to the ones carried around by cigarette girls that roam bars and casinos (see inset photo). Cook said that Apple does realize that the larger iPad Pro may be difficult to carry so it is being proactive by including a complimentary carrying case and strap for its new product. The carrying case comes in three colors — black, red and green.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2015/09/07/apples-new-ipad-pro-will-come-with-free-carrying-case/#respond
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Filipinos To Stage One Million March In Support Of Bruno Mars
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['Pol Pinoy']
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26/08/2018 0:00
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Singer Bruno Mars was the subject of heated Twitter disccussions this weekend, after he was accused of ‘cultural appropriation.’Mars, who is half-Filipino, came under fire as part of an online roundtable discussion which saw writer Seren Sensei hit out at Mars — like sour grapes —for appropriating black music.Sensei’s comments didn’t sit well with Filipinos so they are standing up for their kababayan (countryman).This Sunday, one million Filipinos are expected to march on EDSA to show their support for Mars.’We want to show to the world that Filipinos are not just great karaoke singers (which Sensei accused Mars of being), but that we are proud of our culture and will not allow anyone to insult us or someone of our own,’ a march spokesperson said.The marchers plan to burn a giant effigy of Sensei.EDSA is Metropolitan Manila’s main thoroughfare that has been the venue of massive protests, including that which ousted the late President Ferdinand E. Marcos.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2018/08/26/filipinos-to-stage-one-million-march-in-support-of-bruno-mars/#respond
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BREAKING: SEC Clears Rappler, Says It’s Not A Media Company After All (Yellow Edition #3)
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['Pol Pinoy']
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9/11/2018 0:00
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There’s bad news and there’s good news.The bad news: The Department of Justice has indicted Rappler, Maria Ressa and several others for tax evasion.The good news: The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has cleared Rappler from charges of violating the Philippine Constitution that prohibits foreign ownership of media companies.The new SEC order means that Rappler and its parent company Rappler Holdings Corporation can continue to do business with or without foreign investment.A spokesperson for SEC told The Adobo Chronicles that after careful review of the documents provided by Rappler, as well as tons of its previously published stories, SEC concluded that the online news source is actually not a media company and as such is not coverecd by the Constitutional requirement of 100% Filipino ownership.“It has become quite clear that the “news stories” published by Rappler over the years are actually personal opinions of Ressa and her corps of Rapplerettes,” the spokesperson said. Just like personal blogs, published opinions such as those of Rappler’s are not covered by media ownership regulations.”Champagne flowed at Rappler’s headquarters soon after the SEC news broke.As for the tax evasion indictment of Rappler? Well that’s a different opinion, uhm, we mean news story.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2018/11/09/breaking-sec-clears-rappler-says-its-not-a-media-company-after-all-yellow-edition-3/
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Adobo Chronicles’ Guide To Detecting ‘Fake’ And Other News On Social Media, Philippine Style
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['Pol Pinoy']
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24/01/2017 0:00
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From sea to shining sea to the white sandy shores of Boracay and Palawan, the war is on against the proliferation of fake news and other misinformation on social media.At least three Philippine legislators — Senators Francis Pangilinan, Antonio Trillanes and Leila De Lima — have called for a Senate investigation on fake news, especially on the social media giant Facebook.In the U.S., nymag.com has just published a study listing over 900 Internet sites that are potential sources of fake and biased news, as well as conspiracies and clickbates.So, in the interest of public service, The Adobo Chronicles has issued these guidelines to help netizens differentiate among fake news, satires, clickbates, etc.Using tags and labels created by opensources.co, we put together concrete examples — via headlines and photos — of what constitutes fake and other news.Fake News (tag fake): Sources that entirely fabricate information, disseminate deceptive content, or grossly distort actual news reports:“Duterte Declares Martial Law”Satire (tag satire): Sources that use humor, irony, exaggeration, ridicule, and false information to comment on current events:“Duterte Prays Before Marcos’ Tomb At Libingan Ng Mga Bayani To Seek Guidance In Declaring Martial Law”Extreme Bias (tag bias): Sources that come from a particular point of view and may rely on propaganda, decontextualized information, and opinions distorted as facts.“Duterte Plotting To Declare Martial Law, VP Leni Robredo Says”Conspiracy Theory (tag conspiracy): Sources that are well-known promoters of kooky conspiracy theories.“Duterte Wants To Oust VP Leni Robredo So Bongbong Marcos Can Take Over”Rumor Mill (tag rumor): Sources that traffic in rumors, gossip, innuendo, and unverified claims.“Leni Robredo Traveled To New York To Have An Abortion”State News (tag state): Sources in repressive states operating under government sanction.“Martin Andanar Says News Media Misinterpreted Duterte’s Statement”Junk Science (tag junksci): Sources that promote pseudoscience, metaphysics, naturalistic fallacies, and other scientifically dubious claims.“People Cooking Rice 24 Hours A Day Causes Smog In Metro Manila”Hate News (tag hate): Sources that actively promote racism, misogyny, homophobia, and other forms of discrimination.“Soft Porn Star Mocha Uson Appointed To MTRCB”Clickbait (tag clickbait): Sources that provide generally credible content, but use exaggerated, misleading, or questionable headlines, social media descriptions, and/or images.Proceed With Caution (tag unreliable): Sources that may be reliable but whose contents require further verification.Political (tag political): Sources that provide generally verifiable information in support of certain points of view or political orientations.“Philippine Stock Market Experiences Boom Under President Duterte”Credible (tag reliable): Sources that circulate news and information in a manner consistent with traditional and ethical practices in journalism (Remember: even credible sources sometimes rely on clickbait-style headlines or occasionally make mistakes. No news organization is perfect, which is why a healthy news diet consists of multiple sources of information).Oh, and sometimes:DISCLAIMER: The examples provided above do not reflect the opinions of the sites and news outlets mentioned.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2017/01/24/adobo-chronicles-guide-to-detecting-fake-and-other-news-on-social-media-philippine-style/#respond
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Jaybee Sebastian expected to testify next hearing
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2016-09-21 23:01:33+08:00
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The House committee on justice, chaired by Oriental Mindoro 2nd District Representative Reynaldo Umali, said that the hearing would resume possibly next week if Jaybee Sebastian would be made available to testify before the committee.Jaybee Sebastian was tagged by the witnesses testified on the alleged proliferation of drugs at National Bilibid Prison.According to the witnesses, Sebastian monopolise the drug trade inside the National Bilibid Prison and controlled every drug lords who got imprisoned in the National Penitentiary.The former Department of Justice Secretary Leila De Lima also allegedly protected Jaybee Sebastian in exchange of money.The witnesses also shared that De Lima and Sebastian met several times inside the National Bilibid Prison.Jaybee Sebastian and Sen. Leila De LimaAccording to Noel Martinez, one of the witnesses who testified on Wednesday, all inmates feared Jaybee Sebastian because some people who disobeyed him died inside the National Bilibid Prison.“Kung ayaw mong mamartilyo at mapatapon, sumunod ka na lang kay Jaybee” Noel Martinez said.Jaybee Sebastian also forced gang leaders to sell drugs inside the National Bilibid Prison, Martinez who disobeyed him, ordered to leave the National Penitentiary with the Bilibid 19.
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Pinoytrending Altervista
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https://pinoytrending.altervista.org/jaybee-sebastian-expected-testify-next-hearing/
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PHILIPPINES: STREET VENDORS BANNED FROM SELLING BALUT AND CHICKEN FEET
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['Pol Pinoy']
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11/12/2017 0:00
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Vendors seem to be under attack in some countries in Asia.The government of Singapore recently announced that beginning in 2017, vendors will no longer to able to display cigarettes in their stalls. The new law is aimed at preventing young kids from taking up smoking. All too often, young people are exposed to this unhealthy addiction through point-of-sale displays of cigarettes.Following Singapore’s lead, Philippine President NoyNoy Aquino, upon the joint recommendation of the Health and Tourism Departments, issued an executive order banning the display and sale of chicken feet by sidewalk vendors. Fried chicken feet, similar to those served in Chinese dim sum, is a popular and inexpensive street food in the country.The same executive order prohibits eating balut (boiled duck embryo) in public. It may still be sold by street vendors but can only be consumed in the privacy of people’s homes.In issuing the order, Aquino said he hopes that the ban will not only improve the health of Filipinos but also boost tourism by creating a better Philippine image in the eyes of foreign visitors who can not stand the sight of chicken feet and balut.The order is in keeping with the administration’s mantra of daang matuwid (street, uhm, straight path).
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2015/12/11/philippines-street-vendors-banned-from-selling-balut-and-chicken-feet/
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Donald Trump Wants To Borrow Mitt Romney’s ‘Binders Full Of Women’
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['Pol Pinoy']
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5/8/2016 0:00
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In one of his campaign stops, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump was asked what his cabinet would like in as far as women are concerned.In response, Trump hinted that he would appoint his daughter Ivanka to a key cabinet position, saying she is definitely qualified and would make a stunning member of his administration.Pressed for another names of women he might appoint to his cabinet, Trump said, “Believe me, I will have an amazing group of women in my cabinet. I have already sent a message to Mitt Romney so that I could borrow his binders full of women.”“Binders full of women” was a phrase used by Romney during the second U.S. presidential debate of 2012. Romney used the phrase in response to a question about pay equality, referring to binders with resumes of female job applicants submitted to him as Governor of Massachusetts.There is one problem though. During the primary campaign, Trump had hurled insults at his fellow Republican.At a rally in Anaheim, California in May this year, Trump said: “Not only does Mitt Romney ‘choke like a dog,’ but also ‘walks like a penguin.’ ”So it is very unlikely that Romney would loan his binders to Trump.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2016/08/05/donald-trump-wants-to-borrow-mitt-romneys-binders-full-of-women/?share=email
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Climate Change: As Temperature Dips To Record Levels, Baguio’s Plants Start Acting Weird
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['Pol Pinoy']
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16/02/2017 0:00
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The cold spell in the city is now on its down trend after the mercury level dropped to a chilly 7.3 degrees Celsius Wednesday morning which is now the fourth lowest temperature in the history of the Philippines’ undisputed Summer Capital.From the 8 degrees Celsius lowest temperature recorded by the local office of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) Tuesday morning, the mercury level further dropped opening the floodgates of the occurrence of frost in highly elevated areas in Benguet and Mountain Province that pose a serious threat to the growth of semi-temperate vegetables that are on their vegetative and flowering stages.As residents and tourists bundled up, the city’s most popular produce started acting up in the weirdest of ways.Carrots embraced each other, strawberries turned purple or violet and became iced fruit candies, broccoli flowers have sprouted like cactus plants, and eggplants are mimicking penguins.All because of climate change.Will Baguio’s experience finally convince non-believers? Someone please share this with Donald Trump!
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2017/02/16/climate-change-as-temperature-dips-to-record-levels-baguios-plants-start-acting-weird/#respond
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The Ted Cruz-Carly Fiorina Affair That The Adobo Chronicles Predicted A Long Time Ago
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['Pol Pinoy']
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27/04/2016 0:00
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Long before the Republican presidential field narrowed down to the last three candidates standing, The Adobo Chonicles reported on a short-lived affair between Senator Ted Cruz and Carly Fiorina. Back then, we predicted that if Cruz becomes the GOP presidential nominee, he would appoint Carly Fiorina as his VP running mate.Well that became official today, with Cruz’s announcement.Here was The Chron’s story about the Cruz-Fiorina $500,000 affair.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2016/04/27/the-ted-cruz-carly-fiorina-affair-that-the-adobo-chronicles-predicted-a-long-time-ago/
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The Fear of Foreign Domination In A Land Of Sell-Outs
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2016-01-26 02:46:28+00:00
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I’ve been mulling about writing a long article on the subject of Senator Grace Poe’s case in the Supreme Court for some time now, but figured out that what I have to say about his very complicated and complex legal issue amounts to less than five hundred words.What do I really know about the laws and legalities of Poe’s case? Nothing really.Except for the lawyers who’ve weighed in, one way or the other, I think everybody else hawking their particular point of view ought to just shut up and listen to the arguments at the Supreme Court.There are a lot of really good articles coming out about the case and I don’t know if there is any sense in coming up with a blog post reacting to these articles.On one hand, I can appreciate the legal arguments being discussed. On the other hand, I find such talk about rules and laws so anal.All this discussion of rules and laws don’t seem to come close to any discussion of what I think should be at the heart of the matter which is LOYALTY.If you searched for the reason why our constitution requires that those seeking the presidency should be a natural born citizen and a resident of 10 years, one of the answers you will find is that it is rooted in the idea that such qualifications will thwart any attempt of another country to dominate the politics of another country. This was better discussed in an article on Ted Cruz and if you want to read it (you should) you can follow the link here.I think the underlying idea here is that someone born in a particular place and who has lived there for a number of years will be more loyal to the people of that place than someone who was born or grew up elsewhere.I don’t think there is any empirical evidence to support this view, especially if we are talking about the Philippines.Everybody here from the richest to the poor will sell out the country’s interests with little or no prodding. Fear of foreign domination? YEAH RIGHT!While it is easy enough to figure out what loyalty is, it is nearly impossible to figure out what being loyal to the Philippines is all about and this is because, as Senator Dick Gordon once said, Filipinos have no sense of country.If people have no sense of country, how can they be loyal to it?As pointed out in that movie Luna, Filipinos are loyal to their families more than any idea of nationhood and as far as families are concerned, there are only a handful of families in the country that control most of the wealth in it.So, really, if you think about it that way, swearing an oath of loyalty to the Philippines is really swearing an oath of loyalty to these families who comprise the economic and political elite.Ever come across the idea that a country’s laws were made and are being used to protect the interests of the status quo? Look it up.If you don’t believe me, just figure that it has been widely spread that Roxas’ camp actually funded the filing of the cases questioning Poe’s citizenship and residency qualifications. Roxas belongs to the Araneta clan, the most visible member of which (apart from Roxas himself) is Jorge Araneta — ranked 26th richest billionaire in the Philippines by Forbes.Another family whose interests are threatened by Poe’s candidacy is the Binays, who belong to the country’s political elite and we’ve also seen articles hawking the idea that they’ve backed the cases against Poe.Looking at things this way, I think Poe’s case in the Supreme Court is not really about her qualifications for presidency but whether someone outside of the political and economic elite can challenge the status quo.
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Get Real Philippines
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https://www.getrealphilippines.com/2016/01/the-fear-of-foreign-domination-in-a-land-of-sell-outs/
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list of CA members who reportedly rejects Judy Taguiwalo as DSWD Secretary
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2017-08-18 12:37:56+08:00
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The decision from the majority of the members of the Commission on Appointments to reject Judy Taguiwalo as Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary were condemned by the netizens who believed in the ability of UP professor.Despite of the CA decision to keep the secrecy of the names who voted against Taguiwalo, the camp of the former DSWD secretary bared a list of the senators and congressment who rejected her appointment.These are the list of the members of CA who reportedly voted against Taguiwalo’s appointment:Senate President Koko Pimentel Senator Gregorio Honasan Senator Panfilo Lacson. Ronaldo Zamora, San Juan Rodolfo Albano, Isabela, 1st District Joel Mayo Almario, Davao Oriental Wes Gatchalian, Valenzuela, 1st District Juliet Cortuna, A Teacher Partylist Antonio Floirendo Jr., Davao del Norte, 2nd District Roy Loyola, Cavite, 5th DistrictRosenda Ann Ocampo, Manila, 6th District Benhur Salimbangon, Manila 4th District Josephine Ramirez-Sato, Occidental Mindoro Abraham Tolentino, Cavite, 6th DistrictAs of writing, the post from the camp of Judy Taguiwalo was deleted,But supporters of Taguiwalo believes that the list from the camp of the former DSWD secretary is accurate.The Facebook page of Taguiwalo also mentioned six senators and 11 congressmen from CA who didn’t present any public manifestation on Judy Taguiwalo’s confirmation, they are:House contingent:Rodolfo Albano, Isabela, 1st District Joel Mayo Almario, Davao Oriental, 2nd District Wes Gatchalian, Valenzuela, 1st District Juliet Cortuna, A Teacher Partylist Antonio Floirendo Jr., Davao del Norte, 2nd District Roy Loyola, Cavite, 5th District Rosenda Ann Ocampo, Manila, 6th District Benhur Salimbangon, 4th District Josephine Ramirez-Sato, Oriental Mindoro Abraham Tolentino, Cavite, 6th District Ronaldo Zamora, San Juan City, CA vice chairSenate contingent: Emmanuel Pacquiao Cynthia Villar (replacing Alan Cayetano) Gregorio Honasan Panfilo Lacson Vicente Sotto III Aquilino Pimentel III, Ex-officio chairKrizette Laureta Chu, one of the well known supporter of President Rodrigo Duterte even mentioned three members of the CA . In her Facebook post, Chu mocked and highlighted the controversies faced by these three lawmakers.
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Pinoytrending Altervista
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https://pinoytrending.altervista.org/look-list-ca-members-reportedly-rejects-judy-taguiwalo-dswd-secretary/
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Philippines VP Leni Robredo Is Back In The Waiting Room (Video)
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['Pol Pinoy']
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4/12/2016 0:00
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Now that Philippines Vice President Leni Robredo has been removed from the official family of President Rodrigo Duterte, she is back in the waiting room.Even before she was appointed Housing Czar with a Cabinet rank, Robredo fully understood her role — and only role — as VP: “to wait for something to happen to the president.”This was her statement before a Filipino American audience shortly after she assumed the vice presidency:
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2016/12/04/philippines-vp-leni-robredo-is-back-in-the-waiting-room/#respond
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Jim Paredes ruined the ‘spirit’ of the 1986 EDSA people power revolution
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['Oratio Imperata']
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2017-02-26 12:51:29+00:00
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The memory of the 1986 EDSA people power revolution was ruined by the image of former singer Jim Paredes bullying pro-Duterte supporters during the 31st anniversary commemoration on the 25th of February 2017.A video of Paredes was circulating on the Net showing him mumbling something incoherent after approaching a few young men holding a pro-Duterte sign. A lot of people thought he was going nuts with the way he was so in-your-face with his approach. His face was literally inches away from those of the young men as he forced them to look him in the eye. He was definitely not in his Zen state. He could use some of his advice in his blog about how to be calm and collected. It was not a very good sight. Some people also felt sorry for Paredes since the years have not been kind to him. Gone are his youthful good looks that made him famous during his heyday as a member of the popular singing trio Apo Hiking Society. It could also be his negative mental attitude that is making him look shabby.The problem with Paredes is he thinks he and his allies own the “spirit” of the EDSA revolt. This was evident in his excuse for his erratic behaviour. He said that the pro-Duterte supporters were being disrespectful when they showed up during the commemoration. If he was a true supporter of freedom of speech, he would not have minded the presence of the opposition at the event. Instead of trying to shoo them away, he would have defended their right to free expression especially since he was there to celebrate that so-called freedom from oppression tenet won in Edsa.Paredes seems to think that he has a monopoly on being right. To him, everyone else who oppose his views of the world are wrong. He is the epitome of what is wrong with the Liberal Party and the people who still believe that what they call the “bloodless” revolution was good for the Philippines.Paredes and people like him have not evolved well. They cling on to the failed idea that ousting a sitting President back in 1986 amounts to a real revolution. A lot of Filipinos already see it for what it was – simply a power grab. A real revolution results in real reforms – reforms that would result in real progress. A real revolution means a change in the system of government and change in the behaviour of the people. All these did not happen after the “bloodless” revolution of 1986.Aside from Paredes, other so-called “democracy” supporters were annoyed that pro-Duterte supporters held their own rally in Luneta during the Edsa31 celebrations. They also demonstrated their intolerance.What the pro-Duterte supporters did — hold a rally on EDSA anniversary — is exactly what the spirit of people power was supposed to mean.Paredes and people like him need to accept the truth that what happened then and what they are celebrating year after year did not amount to anything good for the majority. It was only beneficial to the members of the Philippine oligarchy especially those allied with the Aquinos. It is ironic that Paredes does not realise this considering he and his family had to leave the country for a better life overseas.Paredes is full of contradictions as usual. He doesn’t practice the tolerance that he preaches — for he is intolerant of views that differ to his own. This is strange considering he is an old man. We expect old men to have the patience and wisdom to accept that not everyone will subscribe to their views. I suppose we have to be the one to adjust and not expect too much from Paredes. After all, he seems to have been brainwashed into believing that he is a “hero” and should be accorded “respect”. Never mind that he does not show respect to people with other different beliefs and point of view.
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Get Real Philippines
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https://www.getrealphilippines.com/2017/02/jim-paredes-ruined-spirit-1986-edsa-people-power-revolution/
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LAGLAG BALA: TOURISM SECRETARY TELLS FILIPINOS, MEDIA TO SHUT UP
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['Pol Pinoy']
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12/11/2017 0:00
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Hush! Philippine Tourism Secretary Ramon Jimenez Jr. urged Filipinos and the media to STFU (shut up) because it is hurting the country’s tourism industry.Jimenez was referring to the laglag bala or tanim bala scheme at Manila’s Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) in which airport personnel allegedly “plant” bullets in bags of unsuspecting airline passengers in order to extort money.Speaking at a weekly forum at the Luneta Hotel, Jimenez said reports on the tanim bala demonstrate the media’s tendency to discuss issues “to death until it actually injures our own interest.”“I am very concerned on both ends of it — not only because it is a symptom of corruption that we have yet to uproot, it is also a symptom that sometimes as a country we don’t know when to stop talking about something,” he said.Jimenez went as far as recommending to President Aquino to change the administration’s anti-corruption mantra from Daang Matuwid (straight path) to Daang Matahimik (quiet path).
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2015/11/12/laglag-bala-tourism-secretary-tells-filipinos-media-to-shut-up/#comments
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Robredo warns Duterte
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2017-01-11 13:42:20+08:00
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Vice President Leni Robredo on Tuesday warned President Rodrigo Duterte against making pronouncements about killing people after threatening mayors in his so-called “narco-list.”In a statement, Robredo said: “We hope the President was only exaggerating when he talked of killing mayors included in his drug list.”“We also caution the President in making such pronouncements,” Robredo said.“We believe in the rule of law and believe that only the courts can decide if mayors in the drug list are guilty or innocent,” she added.In a speech during the mass oath-taking of new government appointees on Monday, Duterte said mayors allegedly involved in the illegal drug trade, as well as “big-time” shabu dealers, will be killed in his war against drugs.Watch Video Below:“Sabihin ko talaga sa kanila (mayors), ‘Ganoon kakapal ‘yung ipinakita ko sa inyo eh. Hanapin mo ‘yung pangalan mo diyan, mayor. T*** i** ‘pag nandiyan ‘yung pangalan mo, may problem ka’. Talagang papatayin kita,” Duterte said, referring to his list of personalities involved in illegal drugs.He also threatened that he could “deprive” these mayors of their supervisory powers over the police and pull out their security.Duterte said towns with a thriving “shabu business” indicated that the mayor was not performing his duties properly.| GMAnewsAny thought on this story?Leave your comments below!
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Duterte Daily Stories
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http://duterte.today/robredo-warns-duterte/
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President Duterte Among Celebrity Judges In Miss International Pageant In Japan
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['Pol Pinoy']
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25/10/2016 0:00
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President Rodrigo Roa Duterte’s three-day official state visit to Japan is expected to secure billions of dollars in trade deals for the Philippines, but his rock star status has earned him the honor to be among the celebrity judges at tomorrow’s Miss International Beauty Pageant.The 56th Miss International pageant will be held on October 27, 2016 at the Tokyo Dome City Hall in Tokyo, Japan. Edymar Martínez from Venezuela will crown her successor at the end of the event.In addition to his known love for women, Duterte hails from a country that has had 5 Miss International Beauty titles, second only to Venezuela in the most number of crowns for this pageant.This year’s Philippines’ representative is Kylie Versoza from Baguio City.Duterte promises there will be no “hometown decision” when he sits on the judges’chair tomorrow night. (Duterte hometown is, in fact, Davao City.)
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2016/10/25/president-duterte-among-celebrity-judges-in-miss-international-pageant-in-japan/?share=email
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Rare Fish Species Found In The Philippines
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['Pol Pinoy']
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11/10/2017 0:00
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Remember when the Philippine national daily, Inquirer, published a photo showing a “horse-driven” cart — the horse looking a lot like a carabao?Well, the carabao seems to be mutating in many ways.Today, the Bureau of Fisheries announced the discovery of a rare fish species never before seen anywhere in the world.The fish looks like a normal fish except for its head which resembles the head of a carabao. Forget about “beast of burden.” Is this the “fish of burden?”Could what’s happening in the Philippines the effect of global warming?
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2017/10/11/rare-fish-species-found-in-the-philippines/?share=email
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POLL: ACTOR DINGDONG DANTES THE OVERWHELMING CHOICE FOR PHILIPPINE PRESIDENT IN 2022
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['Pol Pinoy']
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29/04/2018 0:00
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Manny Pacquiao might be heavily favored by the Filipinos to win in this Saturday’s (Sunday, Philippine time) welterweight boxing championship against American Floyd Mayweather, but the Filipino boxer’s chances of becoming president is very slim.Actor Dingdong Dantes is the overwhelming choice among likely voters in the 2022 Philippine presidential elections.Last week, The Adobo Chronicles reported that Dantes is being groomed to be the Liberal Party’s standard bearer in 2022, while Pacquiao has been anointed the presidential candidate for the opposing Nacionalista Party.In a scientific poll conducted by the Chronicles, Dantes, 34, leads Pacquiao, 36, by almost 3 to 1. An overwhelming 71.15% of respondents said that they will vote for the actor, compared to only 28.85% who said they will vote for the boxer. (Both are under-age to qualify for the 2016 elections. The minimum age to run for Philippine president is 40.)When it comes to politics, Filipinos seem to look up to their screen heroes over their sports heroes. And we’re not even talking about qualifications here.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2015/04/29/poll-actor-dingdong-dantes-the-overwhelming-choice-for-philippine-president-in-2022/
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Kris Aquino’s Biggest Regret About Her Brother’s 6 Years As President
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['Pol Pinoy']
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14/05/2016 0:00
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She’s is known as the Philippines’ “Queen of all Media,” and, in the last six years, the “presidential sister.” On several occasions, she represented her brother in welcoming and entertaining visiting foreign dignitaries, including Pope Francis and Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto.As President NoyNoy Aquino prepares to step down and give way to the new Rodrigo Duterte administration, The Adobo Chronicles sat down once last time with Kris to get her personal feelings about her brother’s presidency.We asked her what her biggest regret was about the last 6 years while NoyNoy occupied Malacañang, the presidential palace.The spotlight-loving actress and TV host said, “My biggest regret was that my brother did not make me the First Lady. (NoyNoy is a bachelor)Kris became very emotional during the interview, when we told her that President-elect Duterte has picked his daughter Sara, newly-elected mayor of Davao City, as his First Lady.“Oh, see, puwede pala iyon (See, it can be done),” Kris said, wiping tears from her eyes.We empathize with Ms. Aquino and wish her the best of luck, post-NoyNoy.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2016/05/14/kris-aquinos-biggest-regret-about-her-brothers-6-years-as-president/
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VP Leni Robredo Not Invited To Miss Universe Pageant, Says She Can’t Afford To Buy A Ticket
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['Pol Pinoy']
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27/01/2017 0:00
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Vice President Leni Robredo said she was not invited to watch the Miss Universe 2016 pageant which will be held Monday in Manila.“Hindi e. Hindi ako imbitado,” was her quick answer when reporters asked if she will watch the coronation night at the Mall of Asia Arena.Robredo said she can’t afford to buy a ticket which, for VIP admission, costs P 50,000.“I spent a lot of money during our family vacation in the U.S. last month so I don’t have spare cash to be able to watch the pageant in person,” she said. “Also, President Duterte has ordered that no taxpayer funds will be used for the pageant so I can’t use funds from the OVP (Office of the Vice President) to buy a ticket.”Meanwhile, it is rumored that Filipino American millionaire and Robredo supporter Loida Nicolas-Lewis is planning to purchase several VIP seats as a gift to the Robredo family.All’s well that ends well!
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2017/01/27/vp-leni-robredo-not-invited-to-miss-universe-pageant-says-she-cant-afford-to-buy-a-ticket/?share=email
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Official Result: Duterte wins TIME’s ‘Most Influential in the World’ survey
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2017-04-17 14:52:13+08:00
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The controversial Philippine punisher, the President that has brought huge change in the country, is now the Most Influential Person in the world.President Rodrigo Duterte garnered the most number of votes in TIME magazine’s 100 Most Influential People survey for 2017. Watch the video below!Duterte received 5% of the total “yes” votes in the poll, which closed Sunday night.Closely following Duterte in the TIME 100 poll were Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Pope Francis, Bill Gates and Mark Zuckerberg — all of whom received 3% of the total “yes” votes.Despite of the series of allegations and tirades coming from the camp of his political rival and opposition party, Duterte remains at the height of his popularity as the President.Will he be able to change the country? Leave your comments below!
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Duterte Daily Stories
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http://duterte.today/official-result-duterte-wins-times-influential-world-survey/
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Duterte to Putin: “Western countries bullying smaller countries “
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2016-11-20 03:11:34+08:00
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President Duterte finally met his long time idol, Russian President Vladimir Putin during the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit in Lima Peru.A smiling Putin welcomed Duterte and shake hands with the Philippine President and it’s cabinet members.During the bilateral meeting, President Duterte started the talks about the Philippine War on Drugs and the Western hypocrisy.He told Putin that he saw a lot of Western nation bullying the small, but saying that they are afraid to go to war.“Of late, I see a lot of these Western nations bullying the small nations. And not only that, they are into so much hypocrisy. They seem to start a war but afraid to go to war.” President Duterte told PutinDuterte also criticized America in front of President Putin, he believes that western countries waging war to hunt for weapon of mass destruction even there’s none.“That’s what’s wrong with America and the others. Waging war in so many places, Vietnam, Afghanistan, and in Iraq and – for one simple reason there was a weapon of mass destruction, and there was none.”President Duterte openly criticized America for allegedly trying to interrupt the Duterte’s War on Drugs, however he opened another chance for the US-PH friendship when he said that he’s don’t have any plans to criticize President elect Donald Trump.
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Pinoytrending Altervista
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https://pinoytrending.altervista.org/duterte-putin-western-countries-bullying-smaller-countries/
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SHAMED BY FIFA’S WORLD CUP: BASEBALL’S ‘WORLD SERIES’ TO BE RENAMED ‘AMERICAN SERIES’
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['Pol Pinoy']
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13/06/2017 0:00
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all U.S.-based except for the Toronto (Canada) Jays.In contrast, the FIFA World Cup, often simply called the World Cup, is an international association football competition contested by senior men’s national teams of the members of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association, the sport’s global governing body. The championship has been awarded every four years since the inaugural tournament in 1930, except in 1942 and 1946 when it was not held because of the Second World War. A total of 32 teams from all over the world compete for the much-coveted title.Facing continued criticism for being “elitist, arrogant and colonialist” both the AL and NL have finally agreed today in New York to put the label “World Series” to rest. Beginning with the 2014 season, the playoffs will be called “The American Series” to better reflect the teams participating in the tournament.As expected, the Toronto Jays protested the move, proposing instead that the tournament be called “The North American Series.” The proposal was, of course, overruled by the arrogant representatives of the U.S-based teams. Because of this, the Jays have threatened to boycott the 2014 World Series , errr… The American Series.The current title is held by the Boston Red Sox.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2014/06/13/shamed-by-fifas-world-cup-baseballs-world-series-to-be-renamed-american-series/#respond
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First article of Mocha Uson on Philstar reached 48,000 likes and 21,000 shares
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2016-11-09 00:14:44+08:00
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Despite of criticisms from the daughter of the President of Philippine Star, Mocha Uson didn’t stop to write her first article on philstar.com.Her article titled “I have the right to speak” has gone viral on Facebook, as of now the article already reached 48,000 likes and 21,000 shares.Screenshot of Mocha’s article on PhilStarThe article of Mocha is about the freedom of speech that regardless of our education, public image or wealth all the Filipinos has equal rights.She also explained that she’s only using her blog to express her opinion and the good achievements of President Duterte. She believes that the social media is now a platform where anyone can express their beliefs and enjoy their freedom of speech.She also writes about the people who wants to pull her blog down. Mocha said that she didn’t even tried to silence her detractors even her critics already tried to silence her numerous times.I have never reported the anti-Duterte Facebook pages or the pages that mock me and my intelligence because I believe that we are all entitled to our own opinion. Yet recently, some people have tried to shut down my blog, they have tried to silence my voice claiming that I am spreading fake news, encouraging hate and creating division.Mocha also denied the accusations of her critics that she’s sharing fake news, encouraging hate and creating division. She believes that her critics wants to silence her not because she’s sharing misinformation, but because she’s sharing the achievements of the present administration.She also thanked the people who supported her and defended her against criticisms. Even without salary, she said that she would continue sharing the good deeds of the administration on social media.When Mocha Uson confirmed that she became one of the writers on Philstar, her critics including the daughter of the newspaper called her garbage. But her first article proves that she’s not a trash because her first article reached thousands of likes and shares without putting much effort.
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Pinoytrending Altervista
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https://pinoytrending.altervista.org/first-article-mocha-uson-philstar-reached-48000-likes-21000-shares/
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The moronism in the Yellow Camp’s petition to the Miss Universe organizers
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['Oratio Imperata']
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2016-10-11 00:10:51+00:00
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Of course no less than Rappler would be among the first mainstream media outlets to break the “news” about the Yellow Camp’s petition to the Miss Universe organizers to cancel this year’s pageant to be held in Manila.In recent months, chauvinism, brutal shaming, rape jokes and a sweeping disregard for women as persons deserving not merely of a token, but true, respect has been exhibited by the President of the Philippines with his salacious and sexist comments and treatment of female reporters and opposition figures, which has carried over to his allies in the Philippine Congress. To hold the Miss Universe Pageant in Manila at this time would serve as a reward of this intolerable behavior and excuse such behavior. It would reinforce a troubling trend in our society. It would make your organization a partner to these backward and dangerous steps. Do not hold Miss Universe in Manila. Be a partner for the liberation and not the subjugation of women. Take your pageant elsewhere and do not reward a regime that is trying to turn back the clock as far as women’s causes are concerned.Now isn’t that ironic? There is a certain idiocy that only the Yellow Camp can deliver in putting up the Miss Universe pageant as a rallying point around which a statement in protest of the “subjugation of women” would be mounted.Does this idiocy need to be elaborated upon?To most, it would be obvious, but for the benefit of those to whom simple concepts like these are alien, I shall indulge.First of all, the Miss Universe pageant (for that matter, any beauty pageant) is a remnant of a time when objectifying women was considered wholesome family entertainment. So I find it laughable that bozos like Vicky Garchitorena would be signing this petition — a rather infantile grasping at straws coming from a bunch of old ladies whose generation made a major pasttime out of celebrating such spectacles.Second, if these old ladies are gonna appeal to an international body like the Miss Universe organizers to boycott the Philippines, then they should extend that call to all the rest. Following their Yellow logic, every other entity that holds events in the Philippines, in principle, “serve as a reward” for the “intolerable behavior” of the government of President Duterte and “excuse such behavior”.Konting thinking naman sana mga amiga. Instead of busying yourself clucking over petitions to the Miss Universe to boycott Manila, you should, instead, get a better grip on more important things — like growing a bit of brain.
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Get Real Philippines
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https://www.getrealphilippines.com/2016/10/moronism-yellow-camps-petition-miss-universe-organizers/#comments
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Unarmed Japanese Americans Occupy New York’s Longacre Theater On Broadway
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['Pol Pinoy']
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7/1/2016 0:00
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Hundreds of unarmed Japanese Americans took over the Longacre Theater beginning midnight today to protest the impending closure of the Broadway Musical Allegiance.The musical will end its run on February 14, after only 37 previews and 113 performances.Allegiance, starring Tony Award-winning actress Lea Salonga and George Takei, tackles the issue of the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II.The protesters stormed the theater and occupied every seat — every single one of the 1,091 seats.A spokesperson for the protesters said they got the idea from the recent occupation by an armed militia group of the headquarters of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s National Wildlife Refuge in Oregon.Neither the New York Police Department nor the Federal Bureau of Investigation has acted on the Broadway occupation, saying they considered it a peaceful protest and definitely not an act of terrorism.The Japanese American protesters said they will continue to occupy the theater until the producers agree to extend the run of the musical indefinitely. “The musical is a once-in-lifetime opportunity for Americans and others to be educated about the internment of our friends and relatives during the war,” they said.The protesters also set up an online crowdsourcing page in order to raise funds to pay for a daily full house at the theater for a long time.In the meantime, the protesters are requesting the public and supporters to send them enough supply of SPAM sushi and sake to keep them nourished during their sit-in protest.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2016/01/07/unarmed-japanese-americans-occupy-new-yorks-longacre-theater-on-broadway/#respond
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LOOK: Netizens exposes Xian Gaza, the dude who asked Erich Gonzales for coffee via a creepy proposal
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2017-07-05 02:27:04+08:00
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Do you remember the ‘creepy’ guy who asked for a coffee date with Erich Gonzales via billboard proposal in Morayta, Manila?The proposal of self proclaimed businessman and on-showbiz bachelor named Christian “Xian” Gaza has gone viral on the internet and earned mixed reactions from netizens.While some netizens found the gesture of renting a billboard to invite Erich Gonzales in a coffee date romantic, others considered the move to be creepy and doubtful.On Saturday, Gaza posted the photo of himself on Instagram, looking at the billboard that he made for Gonzalez“I can’t even espresso how much I like you a latte,” the billboard read.“Will you… drink coffee with me?” he said.He also wrote a romatic open letter for Erich Gonzales, saying he tried to reach ouch privately to the actress but could not find a way.“I really hope to meet you soon, Ms. Gancayco. And above all else, thank you very much for unknowingly making me smile and inspiring me in each passing day for the last half year,” Xian said addressing the real surname of the actress, Gancayco.Xian quickly gained fans on social media and his other social post exposing his wealth and social status, gained attention from the netizens.But being viral on the internet made the other people who knew him to expose how ‘creepy’ is this guy.A netizen Dewanie Catapang, a model based in Davao claimed that she knew the self proclaimed CEO in personal.According to Catapang, she worked in one of Gaza’s project called “THE HAIYAN SHIRT PROJECT” and scammed all of them.She said that Xian’s proposal to Erich Gonzales was not made for the actress, but for himself to became viral on the internet for not yet known reasons.In her twitter, Catapang recounted how Gaza scammed the team behind T-shirt project made to give donations to the victims of Yolanda.Xian gained the trust of Catapang by offering the other members of the project team to stay in an expensive house that he rented permanently, which also became their headquarters.As what the other netizen think, Gaza really loves to show to other people how wealthy he is.They became suspicious, when they started to ask Xian where are the earnings of the T-Shirt Project went.Gaza didn’t tell anybody where the money that the project gained went and he kept changing the topic and sometimes disappear to avoid getting questions from the project team.Catapang also said that Gaza didn’t gave them salary, but they don’t mind them because they knew that they were working for a charity project.But they started to be disappointed when Gaza didn’t disclosed if he really gave the profit of the project to the victims of Typhoon Yolanda.BTW, this guy is XIAN GAZA everyone! I know this guy personally coz I worked for him once and he scammed us all! Hahaha https://t.co/zAdxhjJiMS — Dewanie Catapang. (@waniedoo) July 4, 2017THE THING IS, THAT MOVE IS NOT FOR ERICH, IT'S FOR HIS SELF. HE WANTS TO BE VIRAL. THAT'S HIS REAL GOAL. — Dewanie Catapang. (@waniedoo) July 4, 2017He hired us under the marketing team of THE HAIYAN SHIRT PROJECT. Mga shirt to na binibenta tapos ang funds mapupunta daw sa Yolanda victims — Dewanie Catapang. (@waniedoo) July 4, 2017I accepted this project coz it's for a cause, then he told me it's not a scam or anything it's purely for charity! KAYA GO. — Dewanie Catapang. (@waniedoo) July 4, 2017I WORKED HARD FOR THIS PROJECT, I EVEN ORGANIZED A SHOOT FOR IT! I INVITED DAVAO CITY'S BEAUTY QUEENS AS MY MODELS TO PROMOTE THE SHIRT! — Dewanie Catapang. (@waniedoo) July 4, 2017IT WAS GOOD AT THE START I REALLY THOUGHT EVERYTHING WAS LEGIT COZ HE EVEN RENTED AN EXPENSIVE HOUSE AS OUR HEADQUARTERS! — Dewanie Catapang. (@waniedoo) July 4, 2017NAGING SUSPICIOUS NA KAMI NUNG TINANONG NAMIN SIYA KUNG ILANG SHIRTS NA YUNG NABENTA, TSAKA PANO NYA IBIBIGAY YUNG FUNDS SA VICTIMS… — Dewanie Catapang. (@waniedoo) July 4, 2017LAGI SIYANG NAG CHI-CHANGE TOPIC O DI KAYA BIGLANG NAWAWALA TAPOS MAGPAPARAMDAM AFTER ILANG DAYS ULIT. DI NIYA RIN KAMI BINIGYAN NG SWELDO! — Dewanie Catapang. (@waniedoo) July 4, 2017Wala na akong pakialam if wala akong sweldo, sa utak ko nalang sige lang it's for a cause! — Dewanie Catapang. (@waniedoo) July 4, 2017Yung gusto ko lang malaman kung napupunta ba talaga sa Yolanda Victims yung pera! Pero di niya talaga ako masagot sagot! Tanginang yawa. — Dewanie Catapang. (@waniedoo) July 4, 2017HINDI LANG SIYA SCAMMER, FEELING POGI PA SIYA. TAAS NG GUTS NIYA! HE TRIED TO FLIRT WITH ME, TENGENE BOI, DI KO TYPE NUNAL MO. Gago. — Dewanie Catapang. (@waniedoo) July 4, 2017Catapang also claimed that Gaza tried to seduce her, but she only ignored him because he’s not the type of guy that she really likes.Suddenly, after the project, the Facebook Page that used for the “Haiyan T-shirt project” was deactivated by Gaza and he also changed his contact details, a sign that he allegedly scammed the team behind the project.NUNG NILANDI NA NIYA AKO, DUN NA TALAGA AKO TUMIGIL SA PROJECT NA YUN. DI NAKO NAG REREPLY SA KANYA AT SA SECRETARY NIYA. BYE FELICIA. — Dewanie Catapang. (@waniedoo) July 4, 2017AFTER ILANG WEEKS, BIGLANG NAWALA YUNG "HAIYAN SHIRT" NA PAGE. Nag deactivate siya ng acct sa FB, plus nag change ng number. — Dewanie Catapang. (@waniedoo) July 4, 2017After several months, she got an information that Gaza claimed that he works under UNICEF which accepting donations.AFTER ILANG MONTHS I HEARD A FRIEND SAY NA MAY KAKILALA SYANG "CHRISTIAN GAZA" WHO WORKS UNDER THIS LEG OF UNICEF NA NAGAACCEPT NG DONATIONS — Dewanie Catapang. (@waniedoo) July 4, 2017She also discovered that Gaza used another name on Facebook. This time they offered her to become the promoter of a mobile app built by the alleged scammer.SINEARCH KO PA NGA SYA SA FB NUN, IBANG NAME NA GINAGAMIT NIYA! ULOL! KAYA SINABIHAN KO TALAGA FRIEND KO NA WAG MANIWALA DUN! SCAM YUN. — Dewanie Catapang. (@waniedoo) July 4, 2017AFTER ILANG MONTHS IBA NA NAMAN YUNG TRIP NIYA, NAKALIMUTAN KO YUNG NAME NG COMPANY. IN-INVITE NILA AKO MAGING PROMOTER NUN… — Dewanie Catapang. (@waniedoo) July 4, 2017MOBILE APP SYA NA PARA SIYANG SI JARVIS NA SIRI PINAGHALO NA MAG RE-REMIND SAYO SA SCHEDULE MO, PWEDENG MAGBOOK NG FLIGHT AND MORE… — Dewanie Catapang. (@waniedoo) July 4, 2017IBANG INFLUENTIAL PEOPLE NA NAMAN DITO SA DAVAO ANG GINAMIT NIYA! MAY PROMOTIONAL VIDEO PA NGA YUN EH, PARA REAL NA REAL ANG DATING! — Dewanie Catapang. (@waniedoo) July 4, 2017MAY SUBSCRIPTION FEE PA YUNG APP! KASO LANG NAKALIMUTAN KO YUNG NAME KAYA WAIT LANG HAHANAPIN KO SA EMAIL KO MAMAYA AFTER KO MAGKWENTO! — Dewanie Catapang. (@waniedoo) July 4, 2017ETO PA ANG WITNESS NUMBER TWO KO GUYS! HAHAHAHA! KASI ISA SYA SA MGA ININVITE KONG INFLUENCERS NA MAG PROMOTE NG SHIRT THAT TIME! https://t.co/ncQv9E4vcp — Dewanie Catapang. (@waniedoo) July 4, 2017Gaza used “CEO STARK” as his codename in Davao, they thought that this time, the alleged scammer’s project was legit, but after several months, the application that he built and himself disappeared again in public.https://twitter.com/waniedoo/status/882058427471503360https://twitter.com/waniedoo/status/882058611869888513She also received some news that Gaza scammed several people in Davao.AFTER THIS MARAMI PA AKONG NARINIG NA KWENTO TUNGKOL SA MGA TRANSACTIONS DAW NILA WITH XIAN GAZA NA DI NATULOY KASI NA SCAM SILA. — Dewanie Catapang. (@waniedoo) July 4, 2017MGA DODONG AND INDAY. MARAMI SIYANG NA SCAM DITO SA DAVAO DI LANG AKO! TAKE NOTE! DI LANG SIGURO NARIRINIG ANG HINAING NG IBA! — Dewanie Catapang. (@waniedoo) July 4, 2017She also tweeted some of the evidences that they really worked for the Haiyan T-Shirt Project.https://twitter.com/waniedoo/status/882076091661262848https://twitter.com/waniedoo/status/882091627296112640Then after several months, Gaza now became the CEO of Gazeera Social Media Holdings together with his partner Walter De Vera of Filipino Vines Facebook page.AND NA SHOOKT NA NAMAN AKO KASI AFTER ILANG MONTHS NASA MANILA NA SIYA!! CEO NA SYA NG "GAZEERA SOCIAL MEDIA HOLDINGS"! — Dewanie Catapang. (@waniedoo) July 4, 2017PARTNER NYA SA GAZEERA ANG FILIPINO VINES. UNDER THEM ARE A LOT OF TRENDING INFLUENCERS, LIKE DYOGA AND MORE. NAG PO-POST DIN SYA NA PARTNER — Dewanie Catapang. (@waniedoo) July 4, 2017NIYA SI OGIE DIAZ DUN. KAYA SOBRANG SHOOKT TALAGA SI ACQUOH! FROM SCAMMER TO CEO AGAIN SI KUYA! — Dewanie Catapang. (@waniedoo) July 4, 2017PS: IF MABABASA MAN TO NI XIAN, MASHO-SHOCK TALAGA YUN KASI AKALA NIYA "OKAY" KAMI. I WILL NEVER BE FINE WITH WHAT YOU'VE DONE. — Dewanie Catapang. (@waniedoo) July 4, 2017KAYA ETO NA, NAGSASALITA NA AKO PARA MATAPOS KANA SA PAMBIBIKTIMA MO. AKALA MO SIGURO MAKAKALUSOT KA SA MGA PAANDAR MO! — Dewanie Catapang. (@waniedoo) July 4, 2017https://twitter.com/waniedoo/status/882060857223430144https://twitter.com/waniedoo/status/882061442836447232Printscreen of the Gazera Media Holdings informationVia: https://yellow.place/en/gazera-media-holdings-makati-philippinesAccording to the description of the company:GAZERA MEDIA HOLDINGS powered by Chi Su Taro Virtual Solutions Inc. is an international social media profit organization founded on October 2013 by Philippine Social Media King – WALTER DE VERA and Mindanao Coffee Magnate – CHAIRMAN STARK in Southeast Asia’s social media capital – Philippines. Gazera Media Holdings owns multiple influential social media accounts and manages a number of international social media artists under the leadership of CEO DE VERA, with a total accumulated local and international market reach of 21 million netizens from all sectors.The company also claimed that they won an award for ‘Best Social Media Advertising (National Awards)’ from Golden Globe but we don’t find any other information or confirmation if they really got an award from the prestigious organization.Catapang also exposed the other celebrities that Gaza tried to court like Liza Soberano, Ella Cruz and Donnalyn Bartolome.https://twitter.com/waniedoo/status/882061442836447232MARAMI KASI AKONG NAKIKITA SA FB NIYA PERO DI LANG AKO NAG RE-REACT. NGAYON LANG! KASI SOBRANG NANGDIDIRI AKO SA MGA SUMUSUPORTA SA KANYA — Dewanie Catapang. (@waniedoo) July 4, 2017May mga paandar yan siya kay Ella Cruz, Liza Soberano, Donnalyn Bartolome, yung isang sikat na influencer sa Thailand, and MANY TO MENTION. — Dewanie Catapang. (@waniedoo) July 4, 2017Di ko alam kung anong trip niya. Kung gusto niyang ipamukha sa mga tao na mapera siya at kaya niyang maconvince ang mga babaeng to… — Dewanie Catapang. (@waniedoo) July 4, 2017Dahil laging bonggacious and super effect ang mga "EFFORT" niya. O ginagawa niya lang to kasi nga gustong gusto niya mag Trend! — Dewanie Catapang. (@waniedoo) July 4, 2017OR DI KAYA, GWAPONG GWAPO LANG TALAGA SIYA SA SARILI NIYA AT FEEL NIYA MAY CHANCE TALAGA SYA SA LAHAT NG MAGAGANDANG BABAENG TRIP NIYA. — Dewanie Catapang. (@waniedoo) July 4, 2017She also exposed some of the things that Gaza listed in his Facebook post about his bucket lists like the expensive penthouse condo which he claimed that he bought.TSAKA MAY ISA PA AKONG PASABOG DUN SA ISANG BUCKETLIST NIYA! Kakilala ko kasi yung "BINILIHAN NIYA RAW NG PENTHOUSE CONDO". — Dewanie Catapang. (@waniedoo) July 4, 2017PENTHOUSE CONDO ALA CHRISTIAN GREY CHECK NA DAW SA BUCKETLIST NIYA. ULOL! ANONG PENTHOUSE EH TWO BEDROOM CONDO LANG YUNG KINUHA MO! — Dewanie Catapang. (@waniedoo) July 4, 2017AMBISYOSO. NAG DOWNPAYMENT KA LANG NGA RAW VIA CHECK TAPOS BIGLA MONG CINANCEL! KINUHA MO AGAD YUNG CHEKE KAY DUN SA KAIBIGAN KO! GAGU — Dewanie Catapang. (@waniedoo) July 4, 2017MAY PA COMMENT PA SYA DUN SA PICTURE NYA NA "HINARANG DAW SYA NG GUARD DATI KASI NAKA TSINELAS LANG SYA" LOL DAPAT NGA NAKULONG KA NA EH! — Dewanie Catapang. (@waniedoo) July 4, 2017Catapang also said that the cosmetics that Xian Gaza claimed that he bought for Erich Gonzales is not really for the actress because he uploaded it several weeks before he proposed to the actress.The original caption of Gaza’s post also didn’t mentioned the name of Gonzales, but he only edited it when he became viral because of the actress.PLUS YUNG BOBBI BROWN NIYA NA SHINOPPING WITH MATCHING RESIBO PA, PARA DAW YUN KAY ERICH? PAKYU, INUPLOAD NYA YUN JUNE 15! — Dewanie Catapang. (@waniedoo) July 4, 2017WALA PA YUNG NAME NI ERICH DUN SA CAPTION MO! TAPOS NUNG NAG TRENDING KANA TUNGKOL KAY ERICH IN-EDIT MO NA PARA KY ERICH YUN. WOOWW KAKAIBA! — Dewanie Catapang. (@waniedoo) July 4, 2017I DONT EVEN BELIEVE NA NA-ACHIEVE NYA NA TALAGA YUNG MGA NASA BUCKET LIST NIYA, BAKA YUNG IBA OO, PERO YUNG IBA DUN? I DOUBT IT. HAHA! — Dewanie Catapang. (@waniedoo) July 4, 2017She urged the netizens not to be amaze by the people like Xian Gaza and investigate his history first.Stop believing everything you see in social media. Stop preaching men like Xian Gaza. Investigate before you fall for the trick! — Dewanie Catapang. (@waniedoo) July 4, 2017I know people will criticize me for this, but I dont care I just want the people to know the truth about this guy. Let this be an eye-opener — Dewanie Catapang. (@waniedoo) July 4, 2017Catapang said that Gaza wanted to trap celebrities by the using publicity stunts so they cannot refuse to the offer of the alleged scammer.I know people will criticize me for this, but I dont care I just want the people to know the truth about this guy. Let this be an eye-opener — Dewanie Catapang. (@waniedoo) July 4, 2017Also I cant stand his paandars talaga. Yun ang naka trigger sakin eh, these celebrities na ini-effortan niya di makakatanggi eh! — Dewanie Catapang. (@waniedoo) July 4, 2017Ginagamit niya ang social media para ma trap yung mga pinopormahan niya. Tama ba yun? Di pwedeng mag NO yung artista baka magmukhang masama! — Dewanie Catapang. (@waniedoo) July 4, 2017She also showed some of the celebrities that Xian Gaza tried to court publicly.RECEIPTS 101:Exhibit 1 with Ella Cruz. pic.twitter.com/YdmnhFcesK — Dewanie Catapang. (@waniedoo) July 4, 2017Exhibit 2: With Nitchamon Jirapatchanon (Buhket sino ba kayo? Ampogi talaga ni Kuya Xian!) pic.twitter.com/qKr8nEX0Ed — Dewanie Catapang. (@waniedoo) July 4, 2017https://twitter.com/waniedoo/status/882073989459333120https://twitter.com/waniedoo/status/882091778446303232A Netizen also exposed that Gaza tried to flirt her on social media, an evidence that the alleged scammer really loves beautiful girls.The mother of Ella Cruz also released a statement, claiming that Gaza stalked the young actress.“Wow para luminis name nya sa scammer issue nya, may pa billboard naman ngyon… may nauto nanaman sya guys para mag invest sa monkey business nya..” Jesica Zurc said in her post.To confirm if Gaza really stalked Ella Cruz, Inquirer.net backtracked the past social media post of the controversial CEO.In another post, Gaza posted a picture with a romantic caption of himself together with the actress Ella Cruz.“They say that in every man’s sccess there’s a woman behind, and I want you to be that woman. Not behind but beside me. Build an empire with you Gabriela.” Gaza said in his post.It is not clear if the two engaged in a romantic relationship, but looking at the background of Gaza, the controversial CEO and alleged scammer seems has the tendency to be attracted to famous celebrities.Ryan Salcedo Tañada, an entrepreneur who got scammed by the controversial CEO also exposed the gimmicks of Xian Gaza to attract victims.“To make the story short, even if I already know that there’s something fishy about him[Gaza], I still gave him the money for the talent fee/s that he said he’ll give to the artist/s.” Tañada said in his post against Gaza.“just ask Ella Cruz’ mom regarding the whole story of their supposedly TF that they never received.” he added.But fortunately, Gaza paid all his debts to Tañada.“Honestly, after him paying his debts I played it nice with him and just let his circus in social media but with everything that’s coming out, I think it’s my due responsibility to warn the public as a lot of people are perceiving a wrong person to be their inspiration/goal.” Tañada said in his post.“Christian or Xian or whatever you call yourself now, I’m not criticizing you for your styles on how to get girls because I myself did a lot of crazy stuff for the woman I love but let’s be honest, we know that you’re not only doing this for Erich but also to show people that you’re rich and successful to attract more people to be your victim,” he added.As response, Xian Gaza responded to the accusations against him via social media.In a statement, he explained where the funds of the Haiyan T-Shirt Project went. He also said that since 2016, he already stopped his partnership with De Vera for not gaining any profit from the Gazera Media Holdings.Gaza admitted that Tañada gave him P200,000 pesos via Western Union as a downpayment for a particular event in Qatar under his production.He admitted that without informing Tañada, he transferred the 200,000 pesos to the operation expenses backlogs of Gazera Media Company, founded by himself and Mr. Walter De Vera, the ‘social media king of the Philippines’“I partnered with Mr. De Vera last March 2016 on a 50-50 ownership sharing, me as the pure financial partner while him as the industrial partner. From March 2016 to December 2016, I shelled out a total of 1.7 Million Pesos as initial capitalization for the Makati office plus the total operation expenses for 8 consecutive months. I was financially bleeding to Gazera Media/Filipino Vines for 8 months with no returns at all pero walang pagkakamali si Mr. De Vera dahil given our partnership, the financial side is purely my obligation but didn’t foresee na ganoon ang kalalabasan and indeed was a very bad investment for me. I stopped shelling funds to the company to stop my bleeding dahil wala na akong nakikitang kalalabasan na maganda on the aspect of profit generation and declared bankruptcy to Mr. De Vera last December 2016. We separate ways with no formal closure up to this day.” he said in his statement.The alleged scammer also answered the accusations of the mother of Ella Cruz against him.“With regards to Madam Jessica Cruz, yes the Toyota Fortuner transaction that we had last December with Mr. Thristan Cruz is true. Nagkasarado kami sa halagang 650K on a 2-gives term. I personally pressured myself to take it dahil gusto ko silang i-impress kahit wala naman akong paggagamitan ng unit at wala ring siguradong buyer. When I found out that the unit is roughly 500K-550K ang market value at luging-lugi ako, there I decided not to fund it anymore and nagkasundo nalang na magsolian ng unit and so with my downpayment. We just came up ni Mr. Cruz last January 2017 na mag-danyos perwisyos ako ng 50K Pesos taking it from my downpayment para sa 3 weeks time na perwisyong nadulot ko sa kanila,” he said in the statement.He also denied that he’s a stalker of Ella Cruz.Sorry for the lengthy post(my longest article that I created), here’s a mash potato as a gift for the people who read my whole article.
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OFW mother expresses her sadness and anger after she found out that her daughter is being bullied
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2018-03-03 03:48:10+08:00
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An Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) exploded in anger after she discovered through a viral video that her daughter was being bullied by her schoolmates.Honey Ethel Arce Retuita, a Filipina worker based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, expressed her anger and extreme concern on the current condition of her daughter who has been video recorded while being ganged up by another group of female students.In the video, it showed that the bully victim identified as Tasha Zuniga was slapped three times by her schoolmate, Zydnell Salvador.Despite of being physically assaulted, the victim didn’t fought back to her bullies and she even got threatened that she’s going to be ganged up in the next day.Because of her far distance, the only thing that Mrs. Retuita can do is to seek help to her fellow Filipino to spread the video and to join her protest to punish the bullies who hurt her daughter.“Excuse me lang sa mga taong gustong ipatigil ang pagpapakalat ko ng pambubully sa anak ko. Kaunting hiya naman sa mga mukha nio! Bakit napigilan niyo din bang huwag saktan ang anak ko?” Honey Ethel Arce Rutuita said.She also urged the management of the Sacred Heart College, Lucena, to took an immediate action about the bullying incident.Mrs. Retuita promised that she would give justice to her daughter, despite of their distance.“Huwag ka mag alala anak ko lahat ng ginawa nila sayo sisiguraduhin kong pagsisisihan nilan na sinaktan at ipinahiya ka! Tandaan mu anak hinding hindi kami titigil hanggat dmu nakukuha ang nararapat. Mahal na mahal ka ni mam.” she said.After the video went viral, the bully victim and her family received tremendous amount of fame and support from the netizens who already watched the incident.They even urged the Mrs. Retuita to pursue disciplinary actions against the bully.As of writing, the management of the Sacred Heart College in Lucena is not yet releasing a statement on the bullying incident.According to Republic Act No. 1067 also known as the Anti-Bullying Act of 2013, bullying was defined as:a. Any unwanted physical contact between the bully and the victim like punching, pushing, shoving, kicking, slapping, tickling, headlocks, inflicting school pranks, teasing, fighting and the use of available objects as weapons;b. Any act that causes damage to a victim’s psyche and/or emotional well-being;c. Any slanderous statement or accusation that causes the victim undue emotional distress like directing foul language or profanity at the target, name-calling, tormenting and commenting negatively on victim’s looks, clothes and body; andd. Cyber-bullying or any bullying done through the use of technology or any electronic means.The law also ordered all elementary and secondary schools to adopt the policies of the anti-bullying act.If the school was proven of not following the anti-bullying policies, they should face a penalty that may led to the closure of the school.You can watch the video here:
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REVEALED: ONE OF THIS YEAR’S MISS UNIVERSE CONTESTANTS IS A TRANSGENDER WOMAN
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['Pol Pinoy']
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25/01/2018 0:00
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The 63rd edition of the Miss Universe Pageant concludes tonight with the finals in which Gabriela Isler of Venezuela will crown her successor.Just hours before the televised event, The Adobo Chronicles has confirmed that one of the 88 contestants is a transgender woman. And it is not Miss Canada.Many will recall the big controversy that rocked the past Miss Universe Canada Pageant when Jenna Talackova was thrown out of the contest before being allowed to compete again, with the blessing of Donald Trump. Talackova was initially disqualified because she was not born a woman. It took the threat of a lawsuit from Talackova and her celebrity attorney Gloria Allred to change Trump’s mind.Which of the 88 ladies is a transgender woman? Could she win the coveted crown?Watch for the great reveal tonight at 8pm Eastern time or its equivalent in time zones worldwide.
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https://adobochronicles.com/2015/01/25/revealed-one-of-this-years-miss-universe-contestants-is-a-transgender-woman/#comments
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Duterte: ‘Meron akong account sa BPI’
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2016-04-28 19:23:51+08:00
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The accusation of Senator Antonio Trillanes IV that accordingly the presidential frontrunner Rodrigo Duterte is true. Duterte confirmed the account in BPI Pasay but not the P211 million deposit which Trillanes said an undeclared wealth of the Mayor.” Meron akong account sa BPI. Dalawa. Hindi ganun kalaki. Thousands lang. Yung isa P17,000, yung isa naman hindi aabot ng P50,000 ” said Duterte.Duterte challenged Trillanes to make his accusation legal and make an affidavit indicating necessary timeline of how Trillanes got his bank details.” Let’s make it legal. File a case. I challenge Trillanes to execute an affidavit. Where did you get it? When? How and what purpose? If you do this, I will open my account” said Duterte.“Malaki ang laman nyan noon. Naubos na sa gastos. Meron akong bank. Hindi aabot ng million. I can assure you, kelan ko pa kayo binola? ” he added.“It’s part of the smear campaign being raised against the mayor especially right now. His opponents are practicing crab mentality, trying to him down with all these baseless accusations” Duterte’s spokesperson Peter Laviña said.Any thoughts? Leave your comments below!
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http://duterte.today/duterte-meron-akong-account-sa-bpi/
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Mexican, Philippine Legislators Vote To Ban Donald Trump
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['Pol Pinoy']
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6/3/2016 0:00
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Legislators in Mexico City passed a proposal asking the federal government to ban Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump from entering the country, citing his repeated anti-Mexican and anti-immigrant comments.The proposal was approved unanimously, according to Deputy José Manuel Delgadillo of the conservative National Action Party.Taking its cue from Mexico, members of the Philippine Congress unanimously passed a resolution similarly condemning Trump and banning him from visiting the country.Although, Trump has not singled out Filipinos in his anti-immigrant comments, Filipino legislators felt that his statements might as well pertain to their countrymen who are among the largest immigrant populations in the United States. They also cited the fact that Mexico and the Philippines have a long history of friendship dating back to the Acapulco Trade. “We’re doing this in solidarity with the Mexican people,” one congressman said. (In fact, there is a town in the Philippine province of Pampanga named Mexico, in honor of the friendship between the two countries.)When he launched his presidential bid last year, Trump called Mexicans ‘rapists’ and ‘bad people.’ One of his campaign promises is to build a great wall along the U.S.-Mexico border. He has repeatedly said that he will ask Mexico to pay for the cost of building the wall.The Filipino legislators fear that if elected president, Trump will totally ban all immigrants to the United States and deport Filipinos currently residing therein.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2016/03/06/mexican-philippine-legislators-vote-to-ban-donald-trump/?share=email
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Dear Serge Osmeña, the Philippines IS already a laughingstock of the world
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2016-01-22 09:03:54+00:00
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Senator Sergio “Serge” Osmeña III recently said that the Philippines would be a “laughingstock of the world” if fellow Senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. were to win as vice-president.Osmeña noted that the Philippines would be a “laughingstock of the world” if Sen. Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. will win as vice president. “Nowhere in the world do you see the family of a dictator be allowed back into the country and running for public office. Even Lee Kuan Yew couldn’t understand it so somebody as dumb as me can’t understand it either,” Osmeña said. The senator quoted former Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew who said that the Filipino people are very forgiving.In an interview with ANC, one of ABS-CBN’s news channels, Osmeña quoted quite a bit from deceased Singaporean leader Lee Kuan Yew’s book “From Third World to First”, where Lee devoted a few pages to describing his impressions of the Philippines then, and his interaction with the Marcoses.In an interview on ANC’s Headstart, Osmena said he is reminded of the late Singapore Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew’s description of the Marcos family in his book “From Third World to First.” … In his book, Lee described the late President Marcos as “the undisputed boss of all Filipinos.” “Imelda, his wife, had a penchant for luxury and opulence. When they visited Singapore before the Bali summit, they came in style in two DC8’s, his and hers,” Lee wrote. He also described the Filipino people as having “a soft, forgiving culture.” “Only in the Philippines could a leader like Ferdinand Marcos, who pillaged his country for over 20 years, still be considered for a national burial. Insignificant amounts of the loot have been recovered, yet his wife and children were allowed to return and engage in politics,” Lee wrote.I would beg to differ with what Senator Osmeña is saying, however, because the Philippines will not become a laughingstock if Bongbong Marcos wins as vice-president.It already IS. It’s not hard to see why:(1) Filipinos have been showing for decades just how utterly without direction they are.Filipinos removed a person they perceived as a dictator under the assumption that being free would lead to the improvement of their plight in life. If we look almost 30 years after, it doesn’t seem that anything much has changed. The direction Filipinos took with their newfound “freedom” after the 1986 EDSA event could be pretty much described with one phrase: bahala na, come what may.Filipinos have been unable to muster up the collective vision and ambition for a better Philippines, and instead have left it up to their politicians, who in turn usually have very little to offer themselves. After all, they merely reflect the society that put them in power.It’s quite easy to see that democracy and freedom do not work in the Philippines. That is because Filipinos want the freedom to do what they want, yet they ignore the duties and responsibilities of such freedom, and the consequences of their actions.Democracy works best only if the people work hard to keep their leaders and themselves accountable. It works best only if differences in opinion are welcomed instead of suppressed. Freedom works only if people are responsible for their own actions and mindful of the rule of law.Time has proven one statement by Ferdinand Marcos Sr. correct: patuloy na bumagsak ang Pilipinas. The Philippines has been on a downward trend, much of it their own fault. That has been enough to make us a laughingstock.(2) Filipinos, to this day, have not mustered enough collective will and smarts to chase after the Marcoses for the crimes they are accused of.For whatever reason, it seems that the representatives who were chosen by the Filipinos have not been able to definitively pin down the Marcoses for whatever cases, human rights abuses and others, there have been. In addition, because it has been a long period of time since they were deposed, the chances of recovering more of their alleged ill-gotten wealth are close to nil.Quite simply, it seems that the Filipinos have been outmaneuvered by the Marcoses. Whether they allowed it or it just happened despite giving their best effort really does not matter.Not only have very few cases against the Marcoses prospered, if any, but certain Filipinos keep on voting them back again and again. And they’re STILL giving them a voice and rendering them relevant in today’s political scene!I would add to Mr. Lee’s statement about Filipino culture: not only is it soft and forgiving, it is forgetful, and weak-willed. That alone has been enough to make us a laughingstock.(3) The politicians Filipinos have been putting in after the Marcoses were deposed seem to make them look good in comparison.Despite the few bouts of good leadership that the Philippines has had, the Philippines essentially remains the same wretched, impoverished, dysfunctional society that it has been since the 1900’s.Roughly, the trend of quality of leadership that the Philippines has had resembles a wave with its crests and troughs – Marcos, Aquino the Mother, Ramos, Erap, Gloria, and Aquino the Son. And now Filipinos look towards the next one. That’s saying it nicely: simply put, the quality of leaders has been inconsistent, and yet the national plight has all but remained the same.Filipinos have, on more than one occasion, had the opportunity to choose from a list of qualified people to be their leaders. Yet in a lot of them, they chose arguably the least qualified and seemingly least competent one. Not only that, they have dropped the ball many times or put themselves in a position where they are powerless to hold their leaders accountable and check them for corruption.One only has to be reminded about how Erap and outgoing president Benigno Simeon “BS” Aquino won. BS Aquino deserves special mention, because in just one six-year term, his record of failure is worse than all of the Marcos years put together.That Filipinos have allowed and tolerated such bullshit and incompetence from their leaders for a long time has made us a laughingstock.***It is quite laughable that Filipinos like Serge Osmeña fail to see the bigger picture that the Philippines has already been a laughingstock for some time already. If indeed, voting Bongbong Marcos into the vice-presidency will be a mistake, it will not be the straw that breaks the camel’s back; it will merely just add more to the collective, heaping pile of dung that is the Philippines’ course as a modern “nation”. A pile of dung, may we add, that could have been entirely avoidable, had Filipinos collectively been smarter, or at the least exhibited an ability to learn from their mistakes.The lack of that ability – which has crossed the line into insanity – truly makes us a laughingstock of the world.[Photo courtesy: politics.com.ph]
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https://www.getrealphilippines.com/2016/01/dear-serge-osmena-the-philippines-is-already-a-laughingstock-of-the-world/#comments
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CONGRESSIONAL BILL SEEKS TO MAKE ‘ADOBO’ THE NATIONAL FOOD OF THE PHILIPPINES
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['Pol Pinoy']
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28/02/2017 0:00
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Dr. Jose Rizal as national hero!Congressman Relampagos also wants The Adobo Chronicles to become the official gazette of the Philippine government.Well, Mr. Congressman, we at The Adobo Chronicles are very honored but we can’t comment because that would constitute a conflict of interest. But we will gladly report the facts as your bill moves through the respectable congress.
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https://adobochronicles.com/2014/02/28/congressional-bill-seeks-to-make-adobo-the-national-food-of-the-philippines/#respond
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DEA TAKES OVER FACEBOOK
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['Pol Pinoy']
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10/7/2016 0:00
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to receive confidential tips to help the agency identify and file charges against Facebook addicts. DEA has also sought the assistance of the National Security Adminustration (NSA) which has long been known to be monitoring Facebook and other Internet accounts of Americans.Under the Executive Order, Facebook addiction is defined as “logging in to a Facebook account for more than 15 minutes during any of these times: 6am to 9am, 11am to 2pm and 5pm to Midnight.” Those charged and convicted will face a maximum prison term of 30 days or until completion of a two-week Facebook Anonymous program, whichever comes first.Everywhere throughout the country, this phrase will be repeated over and over as DEA pursues its mandate to curb the social menace: “Hi, my name is ——, and I am a Facebook addict.”
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2013/07/10/dea-takes-over-facebook-2/#comments
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Senator Risa Hontiveros: I Am Not Abetting Rebellion
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['Pol Pinoy']
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10/6/2017 0:00
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Risa Hontiveros today angrily responded to Davao City Mayor Sarah Duterte’s accusation that the senator is “abetting rebellion.”Duterte’s comments were in reaction to a recent television interview during which Hontiveros said that the Maute terrorist siege on Marawi City does not constitute rebellion or invasion and could therefore not justify the declaration of Martial Law in Mindanao.In a statement issued to the Yellow press, Hontiveros categorically denied that she was abetting rebellion.“I don’t gamble, and I do not bet at all,” she said.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2017/06/10/senator-risa-hontiveros-i-am-not-abetting-rebellion/?share=email
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Gabriela Rep: De Lima should resign in the Senate what she did was unethical and immoral
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2016-11-16 09:24:41+08:00
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Gabriela Party List slammed Senator Leila De Lima after her revelation that she had a relationship with her already married driver-bodyguard Ronnie Dayan.Ronnie Dayan was revealed by President Duterte before as the rumored boyfriend and bagman of Senator De Lima, he was also tagged as the transporter of drug money by several Bilibid Inmates who was allegedly involved in illegal drug trade inside the national penitentiary.On Sen De Lima's "frailty of a woman" alibi pic.twitter.com/9rYlUVueg9 — Gabriela WomensParty (@GabrielaWomenPL) November 15, 2016According to the women rights group, Senator De Lima’s “frailty of a woman” alibi cannot be used as defense for the charges that she may faced after her admission.“So-called “frailties of women”, even men or any gender for that matter, can never be citer as a defense for crimes, be it adultery, abuse of authority by a public official o drug trafficking. It should not be used–especially by one who holds a position of power like Senator Leila De Lima– as an excuse from criminal accountability or to paint herself as a victim”In an interview with NEWS5, Gabriela Party List representative Luzviminda Ilagan expressed her disappointment to De Lima after the Senator used her gender as the reason of her temptation.She said that De Lima should resign in the Senate because what she did was very unacceptable and unethical.“She should quit or resign from the Senate because what she did was unethical, immoral and definitely wrong. She should not use being a woman and she should not use other women as an excuse that she was weak at meron iyang frailty. May kahinaan kaya nagawa niya yun” Rep. Ilagan said to NEWS5.
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https://pinoytrending.altervista.org/gabriela-rep-de-lima-resign-senate-unethical-immoral/
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Ex-Comelec Chair Andy Bautista Seeking Professional Opportunities In San Francisco
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['Pol Pinoy']
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11/3/2018 0:00
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The Philippine Senate has ordered the arrest of former Commission on Elections (Comelec) chair Andres “Andy” Bautista after he repeatedly failed to attend the Senate probe into his alleged unexplained wealth. However, the warrant could not be served because Bautista is out of the country.Reports say that Bautista has been out of the country since November 21 last year to “explore professional opportunities” and “seek assistance for certain medical challenge” he was facing.Bautista’s wife, Patricia, has been accusing him of allegedly amassing nearly P1-billion worth of unexplained wealth, and of owning more than 30 bank accounts with the Luzon Development Bank’s (LDB) amounting to P329 million.Our investigative reporters have confirmed that Bautista is in San Francisco seeking professional opportunities. He has applied for a position as Executive Director of the Folsom Street Fair.Folsom Street Fair (FSF) is an annual BDSM and leather subculture street fair held in September, that caps San Francisco’s “Leather Pride Week”. Sometimes simply referred to as “Folsom”, it takes place on Folsom Street between 8th and 13th Streets, in San Francisco’s South of Market district.We wish Bautista the best of luck. It would be a great pride among Filipino Americans to have a Pinoy head the world’s largest leather event.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2018/03/11/ex-comelec-chair-andy-bautista-seeking-professional-opportunities-in-san-francisco/
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SENATOR CHIZ ESCUDERO OFFICIALLY DECLARES CANDIDACY FOR PHILIPPINE PRESIDENT, NAMES VP RUNNINGMATE
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['Pol Pinoy']
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17/07/2018 0:00
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After weeks of speculation in the media and in political circles, Senator Chiz Escudero today officially declared that he was running for president of the Philippines in 2016.Much of the speculation centered on Escudero and Senator Grace Poe. Poe currently leads in national polls on the people’s choice to succeed NoyNoy Aquino.Many expected Escudero and Poe to run in tandem, although there was deep division among political analysts on who would run for president or vice president. Escudero also put that speculation to rest by announcing his vice presidential runningmate, and it is not Poe.It is current Vice President Jejomar Binay!Watch Escudero’s announcement in this campaign video titled, ‘Ang Bise Presidente Ko’ (My Vice President).
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2015/07/17/senator-chiz-escudero-officially-declares-candidacy-for-philippine-president-names-vp-runningmate/#comments
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WATCH: Trillanes threatens DOLE Usec, ‘Yayariin kita’
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2018-05-30 21:56:28+08:00
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Senator Antonio Trillanes was spotted in GMAnews camera while having a confrontation with DOLE’s Usec, Jacinto Paras at the senate hall.In the video, Trillanes threatens Paras by telling him “Yayariin kita”.”Hindi lahat ng panahon ay kay Duterte. Matatapos rin ang termino nya, yayariin kita. Patawa tawa ka?” said Trillanes to Paras. CLICK THE LINK BELOW TO WATCH VIDEO:What can you say about this? Leave your comments below!
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Duterte Daily Stories
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http://duterte.today/trillanes-dole-paras-yayariin-encounter/
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Xi Jinping, Donald Trump, Rodrigo Duterte: Presidents For Life ?
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['Pol Pinoy']
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4/3/2018 0:00
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Xi Jinping recently abolished term limits for China’s presidency, paving the way for the possibility that he will be president for life.President Donald Trump praised the Chinese leader’s decision and indicated that the U.S. can learn something from Jinping’s decision.In the Philippines, while Rodrigo Duterte has repeatedly said that he is willing to step down even before his term ends, many Filipinos want him to stay beyond 2022.Are we seeing an increasing trend of presidents for life?
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2018/03/04/xi-jinping-donald-trump-rodrigo-duterte-presidents-for-life/?share=email
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IHOP SUES TACO BELL OVER “WAFFLE TACO”
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['Pol Pinoy']
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8/8/2016 0:00
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in its new offering, Taco Bell is not only imitating our popular and best-selling menu item, but is threatening to cut into our profits,” a spokesperson for IHOP told reporters and food bloggers.“I mean, come on,” the spokesperson said, “they’re called Taco Bell for a reason. They should just stick to tacos.”Taco Bell, founded in 1962, has been facing some financial challenges in recent years, forcing it to join forces with Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) and other fastfood chains just to survive. “Our waffle taco might just put us over the top. We need something to boost our business,” said an executive from Taco Bell who chose to remain anonymous. He did not comment on the lawsuit.The new waffle taco is set to debut at selected Taco Bell restaurants this Thursday.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2013/08/08/ihop-sues-taco-bell-over-waffle-taco/
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Move Over Angat Buhay, Leni Robredo Launches New Pilot Program
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['Pol Pinoy']
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1/7/2018 0:00
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“Angat Buhay” has been a signature project of Vice President Leni Robredo, aimed at helping poor Filipinos with livelihood projects that would improve their economic status. But that’s in the past.As Robredo enterered her third year as Vice President yesterday (notwithstanding the still ongoing electoral protest filed by Bongbong Marcos), her office has announced a new nationwide project that would enable Filipinos to travel across the country and even internationally.The new program is called “Travel now, pay later.”The idea for the program came about when the Commission on Audit (COA) announced that the Office of the Vice President has not liquidated local and international travel funds received by her staff. COA rules are crystal clear that cash advances for government travel must be liquidated within 30 days and excess funds returned within that period.The OVP says it will ask Congress to increase its budget in the coming fiscal year in order to help jumpstart the travel program.In the meantime, Robredo said the program will be implemented on a pilot basis, starting with her office staff.So expect more local and international travel for OVP officers and employees. They can all travel now and pay later.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2018/07/01/move-over-angat-buhay-leni-robredo-launches-new-pilot-program/?share=email
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Duterte to UP students who ‘walkout’ of classes to join rally: Sa kalye nalang kayo, ipalit ko ang mga bright lumad sa inyo
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2018-02-01 22:17:52+08:00
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President Rodrigo Duterte has had enough with the students from the University of the Philippines who chose to ‘walkout’ of their classes than to study.He warned that he would replace the students who joined the ‘walkout’ protest against the current government and urged the people to overthrow him with Lumads who wanted a good education.WALKOUT NA! Join the hundreds of students who have already walked out their classes as we move to overthrow the US-Duterte regime! #EndStateFascism #NoToMartialLaw #OverthrowDuterte pic.twitter.com/IA61bNLZix — STAND UP (@standupdiliman) February 1, 2018In a speech at the indigenous people’s summit in Davao City, President Rodrigo Duterte said that he would give the slots of the student rallyists to the bright lumads who didn’t have the opportunity or funds to study in a prestigious school like University of the Philippines.Lumads are the indigenous people in Mindanao who had lack of access in good education.9 out of 10 Lumad children have no access to education, however 233 alternative schools were provided to give education to them.“Etong mga U.P students na ito na laging nag wo-walkout, kanina nag walkout nanaman sila. Okay, doon sa mga ayaw pumasok sa eskwela, umalis kayo diyan dahil ipapalit ko sa inyo ang mga bright lumads. Tulungan ko silang makapag enroll diyan sa U.P. Madaming Filipino ang gusto ng magandang edukasyon,” President Duterte said.“So sa mga mga pinagpapatuloy ang pag po-protesta, wag kayong mag walkout sa room niyo. Bibigyan ko kayo ng pribilehiyo, wag na kayong pumasok sa eskwela ng isang taon dahil ipapasok ko diyan yung mga Filipino na gusto ng magandang edukasyon. Libre diyan,” he added.Instead of wasting their time in school, President Rodrigo Duterte urged the student activists to stay in the streets and gave chance to the Filipinos who really wanted to study in U.P than to be busy in joining demonstrations against the government.“Diyan nalang kayo sa kalye. Go ahead! Dahil kukuha ako ng mga bago (estudyante), ilalagay ko sila diyan. Pera naman yan ng bayan,” Duterte said.Some students from UP-Diliman walked out of their classes as protest against the policies of the government including Martial Law in Mindanao, War against illegal drugs and Federalism.They called President Rodrigo Duterte a ‘fascist’ and ‘dictator’“In this part of Philippine history, we no longer fear the looming dictatorship of the US-Duterte regime–for it is already happening today. In this time of oppression, silence is akin to allegiance to the oppressors. Tomorrow, we walk out from our classes and we will topple this dictatorship!” UP Office of the Student Regent Facebook page said in their post, one day before the protest.U.P Students also labeled the current government as “Duterte-US regime.” despite of the fact that the current President criticized the longest ally of the Philippines several times and keep praising China and Russia.“Dapat Duterte-Russia-China regime,” one netizen told the activists on Facebook.On February 23, Anakbayan urged the people to join the ‘Pambansang Walkout laban sa pahirap at pasistang diktadurang US-Duterte’.The University of the Philippines has the highest financial endowment of all educational institutions in the Philippines.UP students are known for being critic against the government and leading demonstrations to oppose the policies that they don’t like.That is why critics stereotyped the University of the Philippines as a ‘training grounds for the communists rebels’.Organizers of the said protest is not yet commenting on the statement of President Duterte.
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Pinoytrending Altervista
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https://pinoytrending.altervista.org/duterte-students-walk-classes-join-rally-sa-kalye-nalang-kayo-ipalit-ko-ang-mga-bright-lumad-sa-inyo/
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FILIPINO FASHION DESIGNERS TO BOYCOTT ALL FUTURE MISS PHILIPPINES PAGEANTS
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['Pol Pinoy']
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23/01/2018 0:00
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The Association of Filipino Fashion Designers (AFFD) has announced that its members will boycott all future pageants of the Bb. Pilipinas Charities, franchise holder of Miss Philippines Universe and Miss Philippines International.The boycott stemmed from what the designers are calling a ‘national disgrace’ following the appearance of Miss Philippines Mary Jean Lastimosa in the National Costume segment of the Miss Universe Pageant in Doral, Florida.Lastimosa wore a butterfly sleeve gown tattered with red, yellow and purple artificial flowers and a headdress with more of the same. It was designed by Alfredo Barraza of Colombia.Many critics described the gown as a towering wedding cake and a fruity meringue pie filling.The AFFD accused Barraza of sabotaging the chances of Lastimosa and other past Miss Philippines contestants in winning the pageant crown. It also demanded that the Bb. Pilipinas Charities stop using Barraza and other non-Filipino designers from designing the official wardrobe of Filiipina beauty queens. “We have so many top and talented local designers and yet we keep on having foreigners design the gowns of our beauty queens,” AFFD said in a statement.Stella Marquez Araneta, founder and head of the Charities could not be immediately reached for comment on the announced boycott.If the boycott is not resolved, future Miss Philippines contestants may have to source their pageant gowns from local bargain clothing retail stores in Divisoria, a famous flea market district in Manila.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2015/01/23/filipino-fashion-designers-to-boycott-all-future-miss-philippines-pageants/?share=email
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Owner of PEYA Travel arrested by Hong Kong Police for allegedly scamming hundreds of OFWs
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2017-12-26 12:31:26+08:00
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Authorities arrested the co-owner of the travel agency based in Hong Kong on Christmas day who allegedly scammed Overseas Filipino Workers.Rhea Donna Boyce of PEYA travel agency was nabbed by the Hong Kong Police for committing conspiracy to defraud.The said travel agency allegedly took the money of the Filipino workers in Hong Kong and failed to arrange their tickets leaving their customers without a flight home for Christmas.She was arrested at her residence this morning and the authorities also closed the travel agency shop located in World-Wide Plaza.Boyce, a Filipina who ran the infamous agency with her Australian partner, Peter, failed to explain Yesterday why their travel agency was suddenly unable to honour hundreds of air tickets sold to Filipino helpers to get them home for the Christmas break.Documents from the travel agency were also confiscated by the Hong Kong police as part of their investigation.Hundreds of netizens praised the Hong Kong police for their quick action against the officials of the PEYA travel.Hundreds of OFWs discovered last week that their bookings made with several airlines did not exist.As a result, the travel agency’s shop in Central Hong Kong, was attacked by angry, scared and confused Filipino workers who feared they would miss Christmas at home with their families that also waiting for them.Some of the people who got scammed said that their employers shouldered their tickets for HK$4,300 (US$550); moreover their employers might lose their trust to them if they fail to travel back to the Philippines.Many domestic workers asked the government to help them to flight them back to their motherland.The Philippine government quickly promised a free flights for the Filipino workers who got scammed by PEYA travels.Earlier on Monday, the last remaining domestic helpers got free flights home, paid by the Philippine government, departed Hong Kong.Almost 600 Filipino domestic helpers claimed that they were victimized by the infamous travel agency.
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Pinoytrending Altervista
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https://pinoytrending.altervista.org/peya-travel-owner-arrested-hong-kong-police-allegedly-scamming-hundreds-ofws/
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“After the confrontation yesterday” WATCH: Senator Trillanes approached Senator Migz Zubiri today and had a little chat
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2017-01-18 19:57:30+08:00
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After the heated exchange yesterday between Senator Antonio Trillanes IV and Senator Miguel Zubiri, it seems that the two Senators are friends again.Senator Miguel Zubiri shows shaking hands with Senator Antonio Trillanes and had a little chat during the Senate Session No.51 (January 18).During the break, Senator Antonio Trillanes approached Zubiri and had a little chat, Sen. Joel Villanueva also saw teasing the two Senators because of what happened yesterday.Yesterday, the two Senator challenged each other to get in a physical fight that quickly stopped by their colleagues.They also goes personal after Senator Antonio Trillanes brought back the cheating allegations that Senator Migz Zubiri faced. In response, Zubiri said that Trillanes was only lucky that former President Benigno Aquino III pardoned him for his crimes after he led a coup against Arroyo administration.The Netizens lauded the two Senators for being gentleman and professional to fix the issue between them within a day.
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Pinoytrending Altervista
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https://pinoytrending.altervista.org/migz-zubiri-trillanes-shakes-hand-senate-session-today/
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BREAKING: Senator De Lima Wants Senator Pacquiao Expelled For Violating Philippine Constitution
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['Pol Pinoy']
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15/08/2016 0:00
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Senator Leila De Lima today urged her colleagues to expel Senator Manny Pacquiao for violation of the Philippine Constitution.De Lima’s call to her fellow senators came just days after Pacquiao delivered a privilege speech defending the proposed restoration of the death penalty in the country.During Pacquiao’s speech, and in response to interpellation by De Lima, the boxer-turned-politician repeatedly invoked God to justify his stand favoring the death penalty.“When the government punishes, it’s not an individual act. That’s approved by God. That’s what the Bible says,” Pacquiao said.De Lima, who was Justice Secretary during the Aquino administration, said: “Clearly, Senator Pacquiao, by invoking the Almighty, violated Article II, Section 6, of the 1987 Philippine Constitution which states ‘The separation of Church and State shall be inviolable.’ ”Philippine senators cannot be impeached. However, they can be expelled by a three-fourths vote of the members of the Senate.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2016/08/15/breaking-senator-de-lima-wants-senator-pacquiao-expelled-for-violating-philippine-constitution/?share=email
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USPS’ ANSWER TO AMAZON’S DRONE DELIVERY: ‘RABBIT EXPRESS’
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['Pol Pinoy']
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3/12/2016 0:00
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The big news this week was Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos’ announcement that the future of package delivery would be the unmanned drone. It has generated both jitters and excitement in government circles and the business community because of its impact on airspace security and potential for crime as well as the efficiency of the shipping industry.Today, the United States Postal Service (USPS) announced its response to Amazon’s drone delivery. It is calling it the Rabbit Express, not to be confused with the bus service to and from New York City.For many years now, USPS has been plaqued with financial problems due to competition from shipping services like UPS and FedEx as well as the ease and popularity of emails versus postal delivery.Unknown to many, USPS has been developing a new delivery service that would be faster and cheaper than all the services it currently offers while eliminating the need for mail delivery (human) personnel.Classified documents obtained by The Adobo Chronicles revealed that USPS has been training herds and herds of rabbits which, with the aid of computer chips, could deliver letters and flat envelopes to addresses within a 50-mile radius of post offices in less than 20 minutes. The documents showed that the cost of the Rabbit Express would be 50% less than what USPS now charges for flat-rate priority mail. The secret training farm is located somewhere in Arizona.If it fits the size and weight of the rabbit, it ships!
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2013/12/03/usps-answer-to-amazons-drone-delivery-rabbit-express/?share=email
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Rash Guard Now Mandatory At All Metro Manila Public Pools
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['Pol Pinoy']
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21/06/2018 0:00
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The ‘no-half-naked in public’ policy supported by the Duterte Administration is nothing new. Local governments have instituted such ordinance way before Rodrigo Duterte became president. The City of San Juan, for instance, had passed a local ordinance way back in 2013.Emboldened by the support of the President, many local governments in Metro Manila are taking this prohibition to a much higher standard.City Councils are adding teeth to the law by prohibiting citizens — men and women — from wearing bikinis or skimpy one-piece swim suits. The new prohibition covers all public swimming pools.The amended ordinance requires swimmers to wear rash guards. A violation comes with a fine of P1,000 for the first offense, P5,000 for the second offense, and imprisonment of no more than 6 months for the third offense.So the next time you swim in a public pool, be sure to come prim and proper.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2018/06/21/rash-guard-now-mandatory-at-all-metro-manila-public-pools/
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Michelle Obama’s DNC Speech Has Been Copyrighted
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['Pol Pinoy']
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25/07/2016 0:00
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When First Lady Michelle Obama takes to the stage tonight at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, she is confident that her speech will not be plagiarized by Melania Trump or any other person.Obama has filed a copyright petition of her speech with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), and the agency has expedited her request and approved it.This news comes as a big disappointment for Trump because she was hoping she would have new material for her future speeches during the presidential campaign leading up to the November elections.Great move, Michelle!
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2016/07/25/michelle-obamas-dnc-speech-has-been-copyrighted/#respond
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‘TWERKING’ NOW A CRIME IN THE U.S.
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['Pol Pinoy']
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10/11/2017 0:00
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Miley Cyrus, be warned. Twerking is now a crime in the U.S. and could take you behind bars.The Washington, D.C. police is asking the public’s help in identifying two women accused of twerking at a convenience store the other day.The crime was captured on closed circuit camera. The evidence showed two women sexually molesting a male stranger who was talking on his cell phone. At one point, one of the women twerked the man who wanted nothing of it.If you recognize any of the women, you are advised to call the D.C. police.Let’s bring these twerkers to justice!Watch the video.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2015/11/10/twerking-now-a-crime-in-the-u-s/?share=email
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Donald Trump To Supporters: #BoycottHawaii A Huge Mistake
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['Pol Pinoy']
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20/03/2017 0:00
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There is a growing movement among supporters of President Donald Trump to boycott the Paradise islands of Hawaii.The movement, represented online by the trending hashtag “#BoycottHawaii,” came just days after a Hawaii federal judge in Hawaii issued a sweeping freeze of President Trump’s new executive order hours before it would have temporarily barred the issuance of new visas to citizens of six Muslim-majority countries and suspended the admission of new refugees.In a 43-page opinion, U.S. District Judge Derrick K. Watson ruled that Trump’s order was meant to discriminate against Muslims.But instead of being happy about the boycott movement, Trump criticized his own supporters saying that what they are doing is a “huge mistake.”“Obviously, these supporters have never been to Hawaii, especially on the island of Oahu. Otherwise, they would have known that I have a Trump International Hotel just a stone’s throw away from Waikiki Beach,” the president lamented.“The boycott movement is hurting my business,” he concluded.Meanwhile, upon learning of the the #BoycottHawaii movement, Native Hawaiians and residents of the islands gave a huge sigh of relief. Their response? “Mahalo (thank you) for not contributing to polluting the natural beauty of our islands and the Aloha spirit of our people. No offense to us!”
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2017/03/20/donald-trump-to-supporters-boycotthawaii-a-huge-mistake/#respond
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Pinoy Ako Blog’s Jover Laurio Goes Offline!
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['Pol Pinoy']
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25/02/2018 0:00
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Both followers and critics of Jover Laurio were shocked to learn that her Pinoy Ako Blog is now offline!But don’t panic, supporters. It’s not what you think.Rather, she is taking her online blog out into the real world.Like most wanna-be journalists and socmed warriors, Laurio wants to penetrate all media — from book publishing to broadcasting. Now, she wants to be a seminarian. She has just conducted her first seminar on responsible blogging and countering fake news.And she is just the perfect seminar speaker because she can talk from personal experience on how to be an irresponsible blogger and a purveyor of fake news.And that is priceless!
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2018/02/25/pinoy-ako-blogs-jover-laurio-goes-offline/#respond
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Why is President Rodrigo Duterte always angry?
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['Oratio Imperata']
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2016-10-13 00:56:42+00:00
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That’s an easy question to answer: because he was elected by an angry people. Filipinos in 2016 — coming out of six years under the rule of former President Benigno Simeon ‘BS’ Aquino III — trooped to the voting booths full of anger over missed opportunities, great crimes that were allowed to slide, and the virtually institutionalised hypocrisy of the Aquino-Cojuangco clan and its surrounding horde of Yellow supporters.More importantly, Duterte represents a people — and region — that, for so long, had been left holding the short end of the stick that is the modern Philippine state. Duterte is the first Philippine president who hails from the Philippines’ deep south in Mindanao island. As president today, Duterte brings to Imperial Manila the voice of Mindanao, a voice long starved for real representation in the capital city. The political convulsions we are seeing today are the effects of how this once-alien voice in the centuries-old stronghold of political power held by the Philippines’ Tagalog tribes now threatens the status quo.The Tagalogs — tribes that inhabited the Philippines’ southern provinces of the northern island of Luzon, after all, enjoyed a history of close collaboration with the United States in the subjugation of the entire Philippine archipelago — something Spain failed to do over the almost 400 years that it held the islands as a colony. Mindanao, until the U.S, took the Philippine Islands from Spain at the close of the 19th Century, largely resisted Spanish colonial domination.So it is quite understandable that there is now a concerted effort in the Philippines’ political Establishment to resist change under what is essentially the dawn of the Age of Mindanaoan National Rule. It is, of course, still arguable whether Tagalogs and their allies in the Philippines’ oligarchic classes are seeing the sunset of their domination of Philippine politics. With billions of dollars invested in the status quo — notably in industries that remain virtual monopolies holding the Philippine economy within their grips — the ruling classes will not cede Manila to Mindanaoan rule without a fight.This is the “fight” we are seeing today. It not at all the “fight” described by so-called “thought leader” and Rappler CEO Maria Ressa in her series of treatises about how a purported army of “trolls” is “weaponising” the Internet. The fight is really coming from the Imperial Manila citizens battling for survival — specifically fighting the new Mindanaoan Manila to protect a multi-billion-dollar asset base hinged almost entirely on maintaining the 500-year-old status quo.The question, of course, is who will win this “fight”. The Mindanao gang are the new kids on the block in Imperial Manila. Manila, with its tony streets, trendy cafes, and flashy casinos, constitutes the battlfield — the contested turf out of which the current oligarchy rule all of the Philippine archipelago. The Duterte government, unfortunately, is unaccustomed to doing this job from Malacanang. It is unaccustomed to dealing with a “news” media industry owned by oligarchs who are deeply invested in this 500-year-old status quo. But it has a strong mandate to see through the change Duterte promised during his campaign.In short, it comes down to who will work — and fight — smart. Perhaps Ressa is right. In the age of the Internet, those who weaponize the Internet first gain the advantage, much the same way the United States won World War II by being the first to weaponise the atom at the dawn of the Atomic Age.Then again, there is something to be said about a fight where one side is really angry. Dr David Banner will likely agree.
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Get Real Philippines
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https://www.getrealphilippines.com/2016/10/president-rodrigo-duterte-always-angry/#comments
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Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte Calls Trump A “Copycat”
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['Pol Pinoy']
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21/01/2017 0:00
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It didn’t take long before Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte criticized the newly-installed president of the United States.In his first public comment regarding Donald Trump, Duterte said that the 45th U.S. president is a “copycat.”Duterte’s criticism stemmed from Trump’s gesture following his inaugural speech where, instead of waving to the crowd, he raised his right hand with a clenched fist.The clenched fist has been the trademark of Duterte’s ascendancy to the Philippine presidency. It is his and his supporters’ signature gesture representing the power of the Filipino people who overwhelmingly elected the former mayor to the highest position in the land.“He could have used the ‘Nazi salute’ instead of mimicking my trademark gesture. He’s a real son-of-a whore with no originality,” Duterte said of Trump.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2017/01/21/philippine-president-rodrigo-duterte-calls-trump-a-copycat/#respond
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GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS HEADED TO NBA FINALS; MANNY PACQUIAO HEADED TO THE WARRIORS
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['Pol Pinoy']
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28/05/2018 0:00
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For the first time in 40 years, the Golden State Warriors are headed to the NBA finals, after defeating the Houston Rockets, 104-90, at last night’s Western Conference Championship series.The California team faces the Cleveland Cavaliers in a best-of-7 series finals starting June 4 at Golden State’s Oracle Arena.The Warriors took the occasion of their victory to announce that Manny Pacquiao will be drafted in the fall, ending months of speculation about the champion Filipino boxer joining the California NBA team.Pacquiao was seen in practice sessions with the Warriors late last year in San Francisco.Pacquiao, aside from being a boxer and elected congressman in the Philippines, is a playing coach of the Kia Carnival, a professional team in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA).Sources close to Pacquiao said that the Filipino boxer has done a lot of soul searching after his welterweight loss to Floyd Mayweather, and is now open to retiring from boxing. Pacquiao is also eyeing the presidency of the Philippines, but at age 36, is disqualified from running as a candidate in 2016.The Warriors said that they could have drafted Pacquiao earlier but his recent surgery due to a shoulder injury has prevented the boxer from the team’s training sessions.Pacquiao is turning out to be a man for all seasons and all major sports.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2015/05/28/golden-state-warriors-headed-to-nba-finals-manny-pacquiao-headed-to-the-warriors/?share=email
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RESPECT!:Fans of “Kuya Germs” warn the netizen to avoid sharing his picture inside the casket
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2016-01-12 21:21:42+08:00
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Fans of Kuya Germs warn the netizens to avoid sharing the photo of Kuya Germs inside the casket because they find it disrespectful to the dead actor.According to some fans of Kuya Germs, they are really hurt when they see that some people is using the picture of the dead body of the Master Showman to gain likes and friend requests on Facebook.“We don’t really understand why people must use dead people to gain friend request and fame on Facebook, I think they are really desperate” One of the fans of Kuya Germs said to our source.The photo is still spreading on Facebook and they understand that many people wants to look at the casket of Kuya Germs, but they cannot accommodate all the people who became his fan for the past 50 years of his career.Fans of Kuya Germs is begging for respect and they don’t want to see that the photo of the dead Kuya Germs is feasting by people who only wants to gain fame on Facebook.
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Pinoytrending Altervista
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https://pinoytrending.altervista.org/fans-of-kuya-germs-warn-the-netizen-to-avoid-sharing-his-picture-inside-the-casket/
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PHILIPPINE REALITY SHOW TO BE RENAMED ‘JUDGES GOT NO TALENT’
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['Pol Pinoy']
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8/5/2018 0:00
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Gerphil Flores is just one step away from becoming the winner in the mega-talent show, Asia’s Got Talent. The Filipina singer gifted with a “classical” voice is among the nine finalists who could win the tough competition being held in Singapore.But years ago, when Flores was a teenager trying her luck in the local edition of the reality show (‘Pilipinas Got Talent’), two celebrity judges ousted her from the finals because they thought she needed to sing songs that the “audience can identify with” (songs that young singers like Charice would sing). Nevermind, that the young man whom the two judges picked didn’t quite hit his high notes during his final performance.The two celebrity judges, we all know, were talk show host Kris Aquino, and self-proclaimed comedienne Ai-Ai de las Alas. Many felt they didn’t have any business sitting in the judges chairs for a talent competition, especially when it comes to music.Well, Flores chose not to follow the advice of Aquino and de las Alas. Good for her. She is not only a strong contender to be Asia’s best singing talent, but she has caught the eyes and ears of famed composer, musician and producer David Foster who has worked with talents like Barbra Streisand, Mary J. Blige, Natalie Cole, Whitney Houston, Christina Aguilera, Andrea Bocelli, Celine Dion, Josh Groban, among many others.The success of Flores in ‘Asia’s Got Talent,’ and a very bright future that awaits her because of her voice and the songs that she chooses to sing seem to have boomeranged as far as the celebrity judges that misjudged her are concerned.As a gesture of repentance, the producers of ‘Pilipinas Got Talent’ are planning to rename the reality singing competition judged by Aquino and de las Alas to: ‘Judges Got No Talent.’
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2015/05/08/philippine-reality-show-to-be-renamed-judges-got-no-talent/
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Just Announced: Judges For Miss Earth 2017
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['Pol Pinoy']
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27/10/2017 0:00
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For the first time in its pageant history, Miss Earth 2017 will have an all-Filipino panel of judges.The event will be the 17th edition of Miss Earth pageant, scheduled on 4 November 2017 at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay, Metro Manila, Philippines. Katherine Espín of Ecuador will crown her successor.Xander Ford will chair the board of judges. Members include ex-President NoyNoy Aquino, Pinoy Ako Blog’s Jover Laurio, Rappler’s Maria Ressa, Tweeter Raissa Robles, Blogger Cynthia Patag, Talk Show host Winnie Monsod, TV Patrol Reporter Doris Bigornia and Senator Franklin Drilon.Karen Ibasco will represent the Philippines.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2017/10/27/just-announced-judges-for-miss-earth-2017/
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LEVI’S STADIUM SOLD TO OAKLAND RAIDERS!
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['Pol Pinoy']
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7/12/2017 0:00
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San Francisco is having the last laugh, although it’s at the expense of its beloved team, the 49ers.It was just this past summer when the 49ers moved to its new home stadium, Levi’s in Santa Clara, following the closure of Candlestick Park.The move from San Francisco to Santa Clara has all but crushed the 49ers’ chances of being in the Super Bowl. In fact, San Francisco’s season is on the brink of extinction after the 49ers (7-6) imploded in a 24-13 loss to the Oakland Raiders (2-11) on Sunday.Following the devastating 49er loss to the Raiders, the San Francisco team finally agreed to sell the Levi’s Stadium to the Oakland team which has been eyeing the new stadium since it opened in August.Jim Harbaugh’s squad will have to look for another home stadium and the consensus among the owner, coach and players is to move back to San Francisco. They believe that moving back will revive the luster that the team had when they were in the Super Bowl two years ago.San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee was a happy camper after hearing of the sale and pledged to do all he can to help find a new home for the 49ers in the City by the Bay.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2014/12/07/levis-stadium-sold-to-oakland-raiders/#comments
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THE ADOBO CHRONICLES’ 2013 PERSON OF THE YEAR
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['Pol Pinoy']
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11/12/2013 0:00
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We at The ADOBO CHRONICLES have chosen our Person Of The Year from candidates that have endured the most unbelievable tweets, Facebook posts, Pins and Google and Yahoo! searches, while remaining ever “alive and kicking.”For 2013, we have named actor JACKIE CHAN our Person Of The Year for having endured and overcome multiple deaths on social media. Amid the “shock and awe” that accompanied news accounts of his untimely demise, Chan has come out strong and full of life, always ready to display his martial arts skills and high-flying stunts, not to mention his contagious smile.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2013/12/11/the-adobo-chronicles-2013-person-of-the-year/
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APPLE TO DUMP “AUTOCORRECT”
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['Pol Pinoy']
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30/09/2016 0:00
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Facing mounting criticism for the autocorrect feature of its smart phones and tablets, Apple today announced that it will be issuing an update to its iOS 7 that will virtually eliminate the much ridiculed feature which has embarassed a lot of people and cost them their personal relationships.In place of autocorrect, iOS 7-C will feature an automatic copy editor that will correct spelling and grammatical errors on social media.Netizens have long been annoyed by grammatical errors on posts, texts and other Internet messages, so this iOS update is definitely a welcome relief.Apple will employ copyeditors at its Cupertino headquarters to secretly monitor all posts and messages from its customers. These “live” persons will flag any grammatical errors and correct them in real time. Apple has reportedly hired hundreds of copy editors who were fired or laid off from newspapers and other media outlets as a result of downsizing, mergers and bankruptcies.Examples of grammatical errors that will disappear from social media are the misuse of words like “It’s and Its,” “There, They’re and Their,” “Affect and Effect,” “Lie and Lay.”“Social media will also see a vast improvement in the use of commas, apostrophes, quotation marks, among others,” Apple said.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2013/09/30/apple-to-replace-autocorrect-with-autocopy/
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#BREXIT shows that social and economic collectivism is a pipe dream
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2016-06-27 02:16:11+00:00
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The recent vote by the people of the United Kingdom (UK) to leave the European Union (EU) has rocked the world. Many of my friends living in London, England have expressed their disappointment over the result of their referendum. There are lots of uncertainties and this has rocked the UK market as well as the British Pound. But why did things go sour with the British with regards to being part of a powerful and influential collective group? My friends in the UK lament that the prime motivation of the people who voted to leave the EU was xenophobia; that the prime driver of those who wanted to leave was anti-immigration. I do not agree entirely with that. I think it was more fundamental. I think BREXIT was the result of misplaced faith on social and economic collectivism.On the social front a good friend of mine, Arcie Pragale, tells that:“The main issue it appears is immigration. The EU open borders policy has resulted in an influx in the U.K. of immigrants that apparently ‘scared’ the majority of the British population. As an immigrant it is very important to assimilate and integrate into society. Whenever I can I try to give back in time or money to the communities here in Southern CA that has given me a lot of opportunities and business. Assimilate, educate yourself, respect the old timers and status quo, be charitable and there will be no problems.”I think he got it spot on. Many of the “Leave” voters were probably workers frustrated about their jobs being taken by immigrants who don’t share the British tradition and culture. Instead of this frustration being addressed by proponents of the status quo, this frustration was probably even more aggravated by smears of racism and xenophobia from the “Stay” group. The problem is not that the majority of the “Leave” folks are racists (although some probably are), it was probably more about the fear of losing a nation’s cultural identity as a result of the seemingly uncontrolled influx of many immigrants who refuse to be assimilated to the British culture. Can you imagine a slew of, say, Muslim immigrants coming in a predominantly Christian or even secular state? These folks are coming in with different religions, traditions, and social practices so much different from the UK’s. How open would these people be to adopting the culture of the new land they moved to? I imagine not so much as evidenced by the large Muslim immigrant concentrations segregated in turfs like the Banlieues in Paris. Many of these people hold on to their beliefs and cultural practices so tight despite some of these being frowned upon (even abhorred) in the Western World like in the UK. Beliefs and practices such as honor killings and forced marriages – these things would easily lead to a backlash against the Muslims. Now imagine these people taking advantage of European generosity by claiming “free” benefits, education, healthcare amongst other freebies and subsidies but also wanting to hold on to their cultural beliefs, practices, and traditions that are contrary to Western ways and beliefs? (Beliefs like the sanctity of human rights, political freedom and equality.) If we think about this, the seemingly anti-immigrant sentiment (being labeled as racism) now doesn’t sound too groundless, does it?In 2011, the Muslim Council of Britain published a study showing that an unprecedented growth rate of the Muslim population in the UK. An article from The Commentator states that:“This study revealed that Britain’s Muslim population (including Scotland and N. Ireland) increased from 1∙6 million in 2001 to almost 2∙8 million on census day 2011. That represents an almost seventy-five percent increase over a ten year period, an “unprecedented” population growth according to Prof David Voas of Essex University. Such a growth rate may well be unprecedented for Britain, but it has not been that unusual for other parts of the Muslim world. The MCB study also stated that Britain’s Muslim population would continue growing “for many decades”. That projection makes sense as the study also revealed that the number of Muslim children in the UK has almost doubled in the past decade. Almost ten percent of under-fives in England and Wales are Muslim, twice as high as in the general population. Given that these figures relate to a statistically significant ten year period, it’s reasonable to conclude that those increasing percentage rates represent the future demographic make-up of Britain, with Muslims becoming a higher and higher percentage of the British population. The reason for this is that the expanding Muslim population in Britain is only one side of Britain’s demographic story. The other side is that average British birth-rates at 1∙6 per female are below replacement level (2∙1 births per female). Muslim birth rates in Britain (even taking into account the social diversity of the Muslim population) are significantly higher than the non-replacement birth-rates of the wider British population. It is this combination of falling average non-Muslim British birth rates and increasing Muslim birth rates that could well determine the future demographic picture of Britain. Continuing immigration, not just birth rates, also contributes to Britain’s growing Muslim population. The immigration picture changes over time, but between 2001 to 2011 almost four million immigrants came to Britain, 30 percent from the EU, 70 percent from outside the EU, mainly from Africa and Asia. Given such demographic facts, and accepting the MCB report that Britain’s Muslim population will continue to grow for many decades, it’s interesting to ask what the demographic picture of Britain will look like, for example by mid-century.”So in considering the UK’s continuing non-Muslim birth rate decline, the higher and increasing Muslim birth rate, and the large influx and concentration of unassimilated Muslim immigrants one will able to see where the “fear” is coming from.But things are not just about fear of losing national and cultural identity. The bigger thing, I think, is economics. Again, Mr. Arcie Pragale, a certified public accountant in California, said:“The European Union is an experiment that is headed for failure. Integrating economies of various countries in different stages of development is an insurmountable challenge. The truth is that EU economic policy has only favored Germany the last five years to the detriment of stagnant economic growth in Portugal, Italy, Greece, and Spain, etc. How can a central body in Brussels dictate one economic policy for various countries with different needs and challenges? States in the USA has independent governance, however in times of economic and/or natural catastrophe; the powerful Federal government in Washington D.C. steps in and restores order. No country in the EU has the mandate or resources to perform that function.”I think Pragale, again, made a great point. No central body can dictate one economic policy for different sovereign nations. Every sovereign nation has different needs, challenges, and if I may add – different traits. Take for example the case of Germany and Greece. We have seen how the Greek economy has taken a nosedive starting in 2009 because of the bloated size of their government, their over-regulation on Greek businesses, out of control social welfare spending, and insane retirement benefits of Greek retirees. Germany, one of the few countries that prospered under the EU tried to get Greece to adopt austerity measures involving huge spending cuts in order to save Greece from totally collapsing. But instead of embracing the much needed measures, the people of Greece still voted to reject the much needed measures due to an already ingrained entitlement mindset. Is it any too farfetched to find the rationality behind many German people’s objection of the continued subsidy (bail-out) to Greece when a lot of the hard-working and thrifty Germans see Greeks as too lethargic with their economic affairs and too submerged in their entitlement mindset? I imagine a lot of the British voters who chose to “Leave” the EU felt the same frustration of having to carry the burden of bailing out indolent EU member countries.The whole aim of the EU was indeed noble. Some of its mandates include:• Establishing an area of freedom, security and justice without internal borders• Fighting against social exclusion and discrimination. Promoting social justice and protection, equality between women and men• Promoting economical, social and territorial cohesion and solidarity among Member States.However, the EU’s vision, I would argue, was too idealistic. It seems to have focused too much on the similarities of people from different nations and shunned their differences. As BREXIT seems to show us, no single currency or socio-politico-economic body can ever eliminate the things that separate the nature of nations and different people. Afterall, different people are products of their unique culture, traditions, religion, histories, language and other various traits.(Image taken from Vox Europ )
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Get Real Philippines
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https://www.getrealphilippines.com/2016/06/brexit-shows-social-economic-collectivism-pipe-dream/
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President Aquino Defends Chinese Attack On Filipino Fishermen In Disputed South China Sea
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['Pol Pinoy']
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4/3/2016 0:00
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Fire hoses, not water cannons, were used recently on Filipino fishermen by Chinese coast guards in the Philippines’ Panatag Shoal or Bajo de Masinloc in the disputed South China Sea territory, President NoyNoy Aquino has clarified.The President said the government has already obtained the affidavits from the fishermen who were reportedly prohibited by a Chinese patrol ship from fishing in the shoal. His statement came during his meeting with Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak at his office in Putrajaya.“I brought it up as part of our discussions before the expanded bilateral (meeting). I mentioned that there has been this reported recent issue again on Scarborough,” the President said in a media interview in Kuala Lumpur last Friday.“Fire hose, not water cannon, was used based on the report I received. We have affidavits from the fishermen involved,” Aquino added.Today, Malacañang responded to critics who condemned Aquino’s statement which seemed to defend the Chinese action.“It’s just like stabbing someone with a butter knife as opposed to a steak knife,” a presidential spokesperson said. “It is not the same, just like there is a difference between a water hose and a water cannon.”Huh? The president’s statement may be dumb, but the justification issued by his press office is dumber.It’s more fun in the Philippines.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2016/03/04/president-aquino-defends-chinese-attack-on-filipino-fishermen-in-disputed-south-china-sea/#respond
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THE REAL ADELE DAZEEM EXPOSED, TURNS OUT TO BE FILIPINA
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['Pol Pinoy']
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10/3/2017 0:00
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John Travolta didn’t make a goof after all on Oscar night. Everybody knows by now how Travolta introduced actress/singer Idina Menzel as ‘Adele Dazeem’ when she sang ‘Let It Go,’ the nominated song from the Disney animated film, ‘Frozen.’It turns out that prior to Oscar night, Travolta was rehearsing his lines for his introduction of Menzel. Being the professional that he is, Travolta wanted to listen to the nominated song so that he could come up with a better introduction. So he went on YouTube and typed in ‘Let It Go.’ A video came up of a Filipina housewife singing the song. Her name was Adele Dazeem.Travolta was so mesmerized by the song and the Filipina singer that up till Oscar night, the name Adele Dazeem was stuck in his head. In all fairness, Travolta came up with a great introduction, saying “the wickedly talented…”The Oscar-winning song’s co-composer, Robert Lopez, is Filipino American.This is the video that Travolta viewed on YouTube.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2014/03/10/the-real-adele-dazeem-exposed/#respond
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POPE FRANCIS’ PHILIPPINES VISIT : VATICAN DEMANDS THAT PEPSI TAKE DOWN ADVERTISING OR PAY UP
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['Pol Pinoy']
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11/1/2018 0:00
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Big corporations, small businesses and politicians usually pay big bucks to feature celebrities in their advertising campaigns, or to have famous people endorse their products or services.The visit to the Philippines next week is no exception to the mad rush among companies to promote their products. In the last month or so, billboards, tarpaulin signs and posters have sprung all over Manila’s crowded streets, lining the paths that will be traversed by the Pope’s motorcade.But there is one tarp sign that The Vatican is not happy about. It is a sign welcoming the Pope featuring Francis’ image alongside the commercial logo of Pepsi Cola. In addition, the sign also bears the name of a local public official, the chairman of a local Barangay (political district).The Adobo Chronicles has learned that The Vatican has sent a letter to the Manila headquarters of Pepsi to pay One Million Pesos for every single one of these tarp signs. The money, according to a Vatican official, will be donated by Pope Francis to the victims of last year’s typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda). The Pontiff is scheduled to visit Tacloban to spend time with the victims and their families.In addition, citing the separation of church and state, asked Pepsi to remove the name of the local official from thhe advertising.“If Pepsi refuses to pay up, we demand that all the signs be taken down immediately,” The Vatican said.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2015/01/11/pope-francis-philippines-visit-vatican-demands-pepsi-to-take-down-advertising-or-pay-up/#respond
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NEIL PATRICK HARRIS AND DAVID BURTKA TO RENEW MARRIAGE VOWS ON OSCAR NIGHT
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['Pol Pinoy']
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6/2/2018 0:00
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Actors Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka were married in a private ceremony in Italy last September after being together for 10 years. They have two kids.On February 22, Oscar Night, Patrick, 41 and Burtka, 39 will renew their marriage vows in front of hundreds of witnesses at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles and before millions of television viewers worldwide.Patrick is this year’s Oscar host. The renewal of vows will immediately follow his opening monologue.This is not the first time that a same-sex wedding will be officiated on live national (and international) TV. During last year’s Grammy’s, Queen Latifah officiated wedding vows to 33 couples, including same-sex partners. A performance by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis and Madonna provided the music background for the mass ceremony.Patrick and Burtka have chosen John Travolta (of the “Adele Dazeem” fame at last year’s Oscars) to officiate the renewal of their wedding vows.Let’s hope Travolta doesn’t mess up with David’s name and introduce him as Kurt Jabbar or some other gibberish.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2015/02/06/neil-patrick-harris-and-david-burtka-to-renew-marriage-vows-on-oscar-night/#respond
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THE ADOBO CHRONICLES’ EXCLUSIVE REPORT ON EBOLA
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['Pol Pinoy']
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17/10/2017 0:00
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We hope this gives you a short break from all the panic that’s being created by politics and the media.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2014/10/17/the-adobo-chronicles-exclusive-report-on-ebola/
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American Society Of Newspaper Editors Embrace Fake News As Part Of The Fourth Estate
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['Pol Pinoy']
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7/5/2017 0:00
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U.S. President Donald Trump has complained about it. So has supporters of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte. FOX News and CNN have been accused of it. And netizens overwhelmingly rely on it to keep up with current events.So, in a historic move, the American Society of Newspaper Editors (ASNE), meeting in Washington D.C. over the weekend, has adopted a resolution officially embracing fake news as an integral part of the Fourth Estate.In a statement announcing the resolution, ASNE said that the newspaper industry — and its online incarnations — can no longer ignore the impact of fake news on the lives of everyday Americans and citizens of the world. “The more fake news is repeated, shared and tweeted, the more it becomes reality,” the statement said. “So it is time to embrace it as part of our industry.”Meanwhile, the Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA), the broadcast counterpart of ASNE, is reportedly considering a similar resolution that would apply to its members in the radio, television and digital news media.Fake news is not a modern phenomenon. It has existed way back during the time of Truman and Dewey.And it’s here to stay.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2017/05/07/american-society-of-newspaper-editors-embrace-fake-news-as-part-of-the-fourth-estate/#respond
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WATCH: Gunshots heard as President Rodrigo Duterte visits Marawi Grand Mosque, 300 meters near the battlefield
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2017-09-12 00:16:13+08:00
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President Rodrigo Duterte put his life in danger again as he visited the Grand Mosque located in Marawi City on Tuesday.The war-torn Mosque is only 300 meters away from the front line where the government forces and members of Maute Terrorist Group exchanged fires.PCOO Asec. Mocha Uson who also visited the Grand Mosque together with some AFP officials posted the video of the incident.On the video posted by Uson on her blog, gunshots and cannons can still be heard, an evidence that the President is already near the front line.Uson narrated how she became nervous when she and President Rodrigo Duterte visited the Grand Mosque.Binista ulit ni PRRD ang Marawi sa pang-apat na pagkakataon. Sa pagkakataon na ito ay talagang napailing ako at napamura sa aking isipan ng, “p*tang *na, ano ba itong ginagawa ng aming Presidente?”. Sapagkat habang kami ay naglalakad papunta sa Grand Mosque ay palakas ng palakas ang putukan. Doon ko naramdaman ang kaba at takot sapagkat 300 meters lang ang layo ng bakbakan o frontline. Bakas sa aking mukha ang takot at napansin ito ni Tatay Digong kung kaya’t siya’y nakipagbiruan na lamang.Despite of the possible dangers of being near the battle field, President Rodrigo Duterte insisted to visit the Grand Mosque which considered as a holy place of the Muslims in Marawi City.The President also seems calm during his visit in the Grand Mosque despite of the continuing fire fight between his men and the remaining members of the terrorist group.This was the fourth visit of President Rodrigo Duterte in Marawi City since the siege started on May 23.The AFP said that they already cornered the terrorist group who led the siege in Marawi City.However, the soldiers were still challenged because their enemies still occupied several strong and tall buildings in Marawi City.President Rodrigo Duterte vowed to restore Marawi City after the war. Different countries also already announced that they would help the government to rebuild the war-torn city.
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https://pinoytrending.altervista.org/watch-gunshots-heard-president-rodrigo-duterte-visits-marawi-grand-mosque-300-meters-near-battlefield/
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Cynthia Patag’s Non-Apology Apology
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['Pol Pinoy']
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18/10/2016 0:00
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By now, Filipino netizens are familiar with retired singer-comedienne Cynthia Patag’s rant on her Facebook account whereby she spread lies about musician Noli Asencio’s recent death. Patag reposted a private message she received from the wife of another retired singer, Jim Paredes. That message claimed that Asencio was abducted and drugged and was a victim of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte’s war on drugs. Well, the family of Asencio denied the claim and lamented the fact that Patag used the musician’s death for her own vile political agenda. You see, Patag and the Paredeses are very anti-Duterte. Naturally Patag received many angry comments from Filipino netizens. Today, Patag issued a non-apology apology addressed to Asencio’s family, Iwi Laurel and Nicole Laurel Asencio. At first, netizens thought Patag was sincerely apologizing. But then she went on with yet another rant: “Susme! Nicole accused me of using her deceased dad for my own vile political agenda. “You should be ashamed of yourself! Have some respect for yourself first!” You, too, Iwi, posted the same, but awa ng Dios, yours was more subdued: “Who appointed you as spokesperson for our family?” HA? Ay, Laurel-Asencio – mga Pinoy elite pala sila” Here’s Patag’s full post. You be the judge:
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2016/10/18/cynthia-patags-non-apology-apology/?share=email
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Maria Ressa: ‘Rappler Helped To Elect Duterte’
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['Pol Pinoy']
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6/11/2017 0:00
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This is NOT fake news. Maria Ressa really said that Rappler’s coverage of Rodrigo Duterte’s campaign helped get him elected.She proclaimed this to the entire world at an Awards Dinner sponsored by the National Democratic Institute held in Washington, D.C.We will leave it to our readers and followers to provide the satire in this story.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2017/11/06/maria-ressa-rappler-helped-to-elect-duterte/
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LEGISLATION SEEKS TO SIGNIFICANTLY IMPROVE INTERNET SPEED IN THE PHILIPPINES
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['Pol Pinoy']
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18/08/2018 0:00
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Despite being considered the social media capital of the world, the Philippines has not kept up with most countries when it comes to Internet speed. This, despite the fact that Internet service costs an arm and a leg, possibly also a foot.The Philippines ranks 21st, out of 22 countries in Asia, just one notch above war-torn Afghanistan. Internet experience in the country is reminiscent of AOL’s dial-up service in the early 1980’s.By way of comparison, Singapore’s broadband speed is 122.43 Megabits per second, followed by Hong Kong with 102.99 Mbps. The Philippines’ download speed is 3.64 Mbps.To remedy this embarrassing situation, Senator Nancy Binay, daughter of Vice President Jojo Binay, has formally filed a bill that would significantly increase Internet speed in the Philippines.In her proposal, the senator wants to limit ownership of smart phones to one per household. In addition, each household can also own one desktop or laptop computer.“By limiting the number of people using Internet-enabled devices, we can significantly reduce the demand for Internet access and there will be more download capacity to go around,” Binay said.Asked how the one-per-family rule will be implemented, Binay proposed issuing licenses to owners of smart phones and computers. If a license applicant resides in a household which had already been previously issued a license, the application will be denied. In addition, smart phone and computer vendors can only sell their goods to customers who can present a valid government-issued license to own an Internet device.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2015/08/18/legislation-seeks-to-significantly-improve-internet-speed-in-the-philippines/#respond
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UPDATED: Want A Free Donut? Buy A Copy Of Inquirer
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['Pol Pinoy']
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6/4/2017 0:00
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MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) -President Rodrigo Duterte on Saturday, April 15 (Doha time), challenged business tycoon Lucio Tan to pay his unpaid taxes as he slammed oligarchs in front of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs).The President also said Dunkin’ Donuts, which he said is owned by the Prietos of the Philippine Daily Inquirer (PDI), has its own tax deficiencies.Previously, The Adobo Chronicles reported that the PDI has launched a new business model aimed at boosting the sagging popularity and credibility of its daily newspaper.Every copy of the paper bought at stores and newsstands now comes with a free Dunkin’ Donut.The Prieto Family owns the PDI and the local franchise of the popular American donut chain. It also owns the franchises of Shakeys, Tia Maria, Pazzo Gelato, Gourmet Palate, Via Mare and La Tosca.PDI is known for its biased, sensational reporting especially in its coverage of President Duterte and his administration’s policies and programs.So, for your daily fix of sugar-coated news, buy the Inquirer.What’s to come? A free slice of pizza or a scoop of ice cream for every copy of PDI ?
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2017/04/06/want-a-free-donut-buy-a-copy-of-inquirer/
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THE ADOBO CHRONICLES’ PACQUIAO-MAYWEATHER FIGHT PREDICTIONS
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['Pol Pinoy']
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30/04/2018 0:00
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now estimated at $300 Million will be split 60-40, again in favor of Mayweather.Our boxing experts at The Adobo Chronicles have just released their round-by-round prediction of how both fighters will fare (and how the judges will vote) come Saturday night:Round 1 : 2-1 (Pacquiao)Round 2: 3-0 (Mayweather)Round 3: 3-0 (Pacquiao)Round 4: 2-1 (Mayweather)Round 5: 3-0 (Mayweather)Round 6: Mayweather is knocked down; 3-0 (Pacquiao)Round 7: 2-1 (Pacquiao)Round 8: Pacquiao is knocked down ; 3-0 (Mayweather)Round 9: 2-1 (Mayweather)Round 10: 3-0 (Pacquiao); both fighters seem to be having impaired vision because of face injuriesRound 11: 2-1 (Mayweather); both fighters are very groggyRound 12 (15 seconds before the bell) Referee Bayless stops the fightJudges’ Announcement: It’s a draw!In the Green Room, the Mayweather and Pacquiao camps sign an agreement for a re-match in October at the Philippine Arena just north of Manila, with the money to be split 50-50.
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MISS PHILIPPINES PIA WURTZBACH’S NATIONAL COSTUME FOR MISS UNIVERSE: THUMBS UP OR THUMBS DOWN?
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['Pol Pinoy']
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1/9/2018 0:00
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just an ethnically and multiculturally-inspired gown by one of the Philippines’ top fashion designers.The design, unveiled today at the offices of the Binibining Pilipinas Charities, combines the elegance of a body-hugging beige gown with traditional butterfly terno sleeves, elements of the Singkil princess via a crown-like headdress, the intricate embroidery of the barong tagalog and the skillful weave of the banig (straw mat). And yes, there are still some remnants of the flowers that adorned Lastimosa’s gown.All in all, the elite fashionistas are calling the design a melting pot of Philippine culture, which will put Wurtzbach in strong competition with some of the best national costumes at the Miss Universe pageant.What do our readers think of the design? Thumbs up or thumbs down? Vote below.
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In mocking current Ph leaders, Noynoy Aquino proves his arrogance and greed
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2018-08-05 04:54:49+00:00
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There are a lot of reasons why the Philippines remain a laggard. The country has fallen behind its neighbouring countries that started out the same way – impoverished after suffering the devastating effects of wars. One of the reasons why the Philippines’ status as a Third World country remains unchanged is because of greed. The term “greed” used to be synonymous with the country’s favourite whipping boy – the late former President Ferdinand Marcos Sr. But not anymore.Yes, In the last three decades, most Filipinos would immediately blame Marcos and his family for the country’s lack of progress until the people came to their senses and started to realise it’s been more than 30 years since Marcos left the Philippines but the country is still the pits. Then the people started questioning what the succeeding Presidents had done about the problems plaguing the nation. After all, the country’s problems simply cannot be blamed solely on one man or one family alone especially since that family was not even in power for decades.Among all the previous Presidents that came after Marcos, former President Benigno Simeon Aquino III was the most vocal critic of the Marcoses. He frequently referred to the Marcos years as a dark time in Philippine history. Never mind that it was during Marcos years when major infrastructure works and facilities that are still being utilised today throughout the country were constructed.I suppose BS Aquino had an axe to grind since the Aquino family had to live in America for a few years in the 1980s. Mind you, they weren’t exactly living in misery. They actually lived comfortably in Boston, Massachusetts. They lived there after Marcos allowed their father, the late Senator Ninoy Aquino, who was jailed for conspiring with the communist insurgency, to seek medical treatment in the US. But the media allied with the Aquinos made it look like the family suffered immensely during their stay in the US. This was a story they kept propagating to the public even though it was far from the truth. But I digress…The point is, from Day One to the very last day of his term, BS Aquino kept blaming Marcos and his predecessor, former President Gloria Arroyo for all the ills in the land. His tactic was to paint others in a bad light in an attempt to divert attention away from his own shortfalls. Unfortunately, this tactic eventually backfired. The public grew tired of him constantly blaming past Presidents Marcos and Arroyo specifically while mismanaging the country when he was at the helm. His party – the Liberal Party – suffered a colossal loss due to his incessant tirades.To be fair, it’s not just BS Aquino’s fault. Media outlets allied with his family helped his downfall. They inadvertently highlighted that the Aquino name is synonymous with vindictiveness and lack of substance. Media’s own incessant replays of the EDSA People Power Revolution made people weary of something that did not deliver the changes that the country needed to move forward. Instead, the so-called “revolution” was exposed as a sham that only put the wrong people in power – people who were not only greedy, but also arrogant.Since leaving office, BS Aquino has retired from political life. He could not even be bothered to attend President Rodrigo Duterte’s State of the Nation Addresses since the latter took office. But something changed. Lately, BS Aquino has been very vocal about Duterte’s policies particularly his policy on illegal drugs and Duterte’s handling of China’s intrusion on the South China Sea.BS Aquino is suddenly very opinionated and is speaking out against his successor’s policies as if he had done a lot for the welfare of Filipinos during his term. In a comment, he rebutted Duterte’s claim prioritising human lives instead of human rights and said it is not possible to separate the two. The former President also cited his father’s mantra “if you allow the rights of another person to be violated, you are paving the way for your own rights to be trampled upon”.That’s quite ironic coming from a guy whose father was convicted for conniving with communists who committed horrible crimes against the government and ordinary people. Their group obviously believe in the saying “the end justifies the means” since they believe their cause — to take control of the government and replace it with an authoritarian communist system – is greater than human lives and human rights and committed crimes against humanity. For decades, communist rebels have been wreaking havoc in the Philippines. They even claim responsibility for killing members of law enforcement agencies and engaging in extortion against businesses in rural countries.BS Aquino’s record of championing human rights and human lives is appalling. Extra-judicial killings were rampant during his term and his government’s incompetence and arrogance had resulted in avoidable deaths since Day One. Who can forget the way his buddy Rico Puno bungled the Luneta Hostage crisis when he was Secretary of the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) undersecretary for police operations in 2010? That resulted in the deaths of eight Chinese tourists. Another one of his buddies, Alan Purisima also bungled a covert operation when he was Chief of the Philippine National Police, in Mamasapano, Maguindanao that resulted in the massacre of 44 Special Action Force commandos. In both of these cases, BS Aquino failed to show compassion for human lives and human rights. Hopefully, the charges against him will finally bring justice to fallen.Evidence of the previous government’s misguided policies are slowly surfacing now that his previous allies are speaking out. Foreign Affairs Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano, who is a known Liberal Party supporter, is now insisting that the Philippines lost control over the Scarborough Shoal under the BS Aquino government. Cayetano is demanding that Aquino reveal details of discussions between China and Senator Antonio Trillanes who BS Aquino asked to travel to China sixteen times to negotiate the disputed islands on his behalf. Assigning a convicted mutineer with zero experience in foreign affairs is probably the height of BS Aquino’s stupidity. But of course he is still showing arrogance in his response to Cayetano’s demands. Instead of addressing the issue, he chose to comment about Cayetano’s receding hairline.The real question is, why is BS Aquino so vocal lately? The timing is quite suspect. It could have something to do with former President — and now House Speaker — Gloria Arroyo’s return to power. It definitely highlighted his failure as a leader. Arroyo’s five-year detention was supposed to be BS Aquino’s pièce de résistance in his “fight” against corruption, but since the charges against her were dropped, she was free to make her way back up. Now BS Aquino and his allies can only cry about the supposed “death” of democracy in the country.Someone ought to advice BS Aquino to remain quiet since every time he mocks the people who are in power now, it just highlights the fact that he didn’t use his time in office wisely. For instance, he had the nerve to ask what Arroyo can accomplish since her term is about to end in a few months. He is obviously speaking from the point of view of someone who did not accomplish anything significant in six years. He should watch and learn how his former Ateneo economics professor uses her skill to turn the economy around. After all, he benefited from her previous economic policies during his term.People like BS Aquino who had their chance and ruined it should now get out of the way of people who have concrete policies in addressing the problems facing the nation. They are not relevant anymore since their credibility is gone. Only their greed and arrogance are evident. They should be banished not just from Philippine politics, but also in society.
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Selfitis (Fake Disease) Triggers Scientific Research At UK’s Trent University (True)
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['Pol Pinoy']
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28/12/2017 0:00
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Three years ago, The Adobo Chronicles reported that the American Psychiatric Association (APA) has classified the taking of ‘selfies’ as a mental disorder called ‘selfitis.’We, of course, made it all up.But what’s not made up is a scientific research conducted by the UK’s Trent University which concluded that your selfie obsession is real, but your selfitis is fake.
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https://adobochronicles.com/2017/12/28/selfitis-fake-disease-triggers-scientific-research-at-uks-trent-university-true/
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Philippines ‘wins’ favourable ruling over South China Sea but Filipinos ask “What’s Next?” #CHexit
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2016-07-12 13:55:51+00:00
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Filipinos, it seems, have a rather loose definition of “winning”. As I write this, there is jubilation in the Philippines over the “favourable” ruling of the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) in The Hague on the matter of the disputed territories of the South China Sea. However, there is little indication that China will be in any mood to respect the PCA decision.For one thing, China has, from the very start, asserted that it does not and will not recognise jurisdiction of the The Hague over this matter. Second, it has exhibited a wherewithal to invest heavily in the development of infrastructure and the colonisation of various islands in the disputed territory. And last and most important of all, a wealth of precedents have been set by other world powers ignoring any rulings by international bodies that are not in their favour.Nonetheless, the PCA in its final decision ruled that the actions of China in the disputed territories of the South China Sea and its so-called “nine-dash line” are “contrary to the [United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), 10 December 1982] and without lawful effect to the extent that they exceed the geographic and substantive limits of China’s maritime entitlements under the Convention”. However, the decision stopped short of favouring exclusive economic rights to any of the “maritime features” within the disputed zones specific to any one country among the claimants.Then again, consider the behaviour of other countries that had found themselves in similar circumstances. Graham Allison writing for The Diplomat details the sorry record of the world’s mightiest nations when faced with rulings that their governments perceive to be not aligned with their nation’s sovereign interests. Allison cites how “none of the five permanent members of the UN Security Council have ever accepted any international court’s ruling when (in their view) it infringed their sovereignty or national security interests.”One of the examples he cites is quite confronting…Anticipating the Court’s ruling in the case brought by the Philippines, UK Prime Minister David Cameron proclaimed: “We want to encourage China to be part of that rules-based world. We want to encourage everyone to abide by these adjudications.” Perhaps he had forgotten that just last year the PCA ruled that the UK had violated the Law of the Sea by unilaterally establishing a Marine Protected Area in the Chagos Islands. The British government disregarded the ruling, and the Marine Protected Area remains in place today.As for the United States, the “ally” the Philippines is counting on to back any next steps it might take following the PCA ruling, our pal lacks any ascendancy to take China to task on the applicable laws in this instance. This is because the US has, itself, declined to ratify the UNCLOS and, as such, is not bound by it. On that note, Allison writes, “If China followed that precedent, it could withdraw from the Law of the Sea Treaty altogether – joining the United States as one of the world’s only nations not party to the agreement.”For that matter, no great world power has ever become great nor powerful by bowing down to any other power or acceding to any agreement unfavourable to its long-term interests. As such, China’s stance is consistent with historical precedent overall. The Philippines, for its part, would not have found itself in this position had its past governments exercised more foresight surrounding national defense. Instead, successive governments had allowed the Philippines’ once-respectable military capability to degenerate to what is now less than a pale shadow of its former self.The Philippines, therefore, faces the potentially embarrassing prospect of having to answer the question: What’s Next? Unless Filipinos can answer that question with a firm slam-dunk, any notion of a “win” in this instance can only be token at best. Considering that the Philippines lacks any capability to enforce the PCA ruling, coming up with a response that saves face will be the next big challenge ahead.[Photo courtesy International Business Times.]
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WATCH: Why Duterte wants to take Inquirer’s properties?
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2017-04-28 16:55:12+08:00
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President Rody Duterte reiterated his policy again that he will really run after companies that perform illegally in the country.A media institution like INQUIRER, according to Duterte, is not paying right taxes for how many years. The President accused the Prieto family owned company for not remitting right taxes to the government.Duterte threatened Inquirer that he will take all its properties if they refuse to settle unpaid taxes. WATCH THE VIDEO BELOWAny thought on this? Leave your comments below!
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http://duterte.today/watch-duterte-wants-take-inquirers-properties/
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PRESIDENT AQUINO DECLARES 2015 AS YEAR OF THE CARABAO
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['Pol Pinoy']
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21/02/2018 0:00
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only goats.Despite the year being designated as the Year of the Carabao, residents of Baguio City, the country’s summer capital, celebrated the holiday by having family feasts consisting of kalderetang kambing, adobong kambing and kilawen na kaming, all goat delicacies popular among folks in Baguio and other parts of the country.
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Look: Ocean of Duterte supporters in Iloilo
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2016-04-19 05:47:35+08:00
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This is accordingly a Mar Roxas territory – Capiz and Iloilo. With how big the support of ilonggos they showed in a campaign rally of Rody Duterte Tuesday night, this looks like Duterte has invaded Roxas balwarte.Mayor Duterte once again rocked the masses with his funny antics and his kind of delivering speeches to make the crowd roar in laughter.Duterte also apologized to the people for his rape joke that has gone viral. He said he is asking an apology to the people and didn’t mean to hurt women. However, he also emphasized that he is not apologetic for having a bad mouth. Take it or leave it.Duterte remained top in the latest ABS-CBN survey with Pulse Asia where he gained addition 3 points from the previous survey.Any thoughts? Leave your message below!
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PHILIPPINE DEPARTMENT OF TRADE AND INDUSTRY AWARDED SPECIAL HUMANITARIAN PRIZE
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['Pol Pinoy']
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26/11/2016 0:00
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exactly 100 years ago — but no record exists on who received that award. The very first Nobel awards were given out in 1901. It is believed that an intern working for the Nobel organization in 1913 misplaced the records.DTI was awarded the humanitarian prize for its brilliant idea to help Filipinos in many provinces in Central Philippines who were left homeless and hungry in the aftermath of the strongest typhoon ever to make landfall anywhere in history. Billed “Diskwento Caravan” (Discount Caravan), the DTI project offered basic goods at discounted prices, including bottled water, canned goods, coffee, milk, noodles, rice, biscuits, bread, condiments and personal care products. DTI regional director for Central Visayas Asteria Caberte said that through the caravans, the department is helping replenish local supply of goods to stabilize the situation in those provinces.Asked by The Adobo Chronicles why there was a need to “sell” the goods to the typhoon victims when millions of cash and donated items have been pouring in from all over the world to help with typhoon relief, DTI said “We work independently from private relief agencies or the local governments. We are only concerned with our own project and it is in addition to what relief operations are already out there.” It added: “We are proud of what we’re doing to help our countrymen in need, while making a little money ourselves to boost our department’s discretionary funds.”The special Nobel medal will be given out at a special ceremony in Oslo on Christmas eve.
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BREAKING: Ruth Ginsburg Quits U.S. Supreme Court, Moves To New Zealand
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['Pol Pinoy']
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13/12/2016 0:00
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It was just a matter of time. Ruth Bader Ginsburg has stepped down from the U.S. Supreme Court, leaving two vacancies that incoming President Donald Trump will be filling.In July, Ginsburg told the New York Times that if Trump is elected president, she would abandon the U.S. for New Zealand.She is a woman of her word.Now, it remains to be seen whether the celebrities who promised to move out of the country if Trump is elected — among them Jennifer Lawrence, Barbara Streisand, Jon Stewart, Samuel Jackson, Cher , and many more — will fulfill their promise.
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Inday Sara Duterte hits Risa Hontiveros
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2017-06-08 23:57:05+08:00
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Davao City Mayor Inday Sara Duterte went to her social media account to hit Liberal senator Risa Hontiveros for her remarks on Maute’s presence in Marawi.In her guesting on UNTV, Hontiveros strongly disagrees the declaration of Martial Law in Mindanao because for her, there was no rebellion and invasion happening in Marawi. That the terrorists are not invading because they are not foreigners. That rebellion is not felt in Marawi.The interview reached Inday Sara which prompted her to share her thoughts on her facebook account by addressing the Department of Justice.“Question lang sa DOJ, kung rebellion ang crime and this woman is saying it is not rebellion, are her words encouraging them to commit the crime?” said Inday Sara. Click Below to Watch Video:“And so it becomes abetting rebellion? She works for the government that the terrorists are fighting… paki explain beh. Wala gyud ko kasabot.” she added.Terrorism is one of the problems that the country is facing now. The good Mayor also calls for unity despite of political colors difference.” May demokrasya naman tayo kaya colorful ang kulay ng ating opposition. Pero magkaisa naman tayo laban sa mga kriminal, terrorista, rebelde at drug pushers. Please lang”. said Mayor Inday.What can you say about this story? Who shines the most? Inday or Risa? Leave your comments below.
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Voting Now Open: The Adobo Chronicles’ “Filipina of the Year”
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['Pol Pinoy']
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13/08/2017 0:00
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Why wait till the end of the year to vote for TIME magazine’s ‘Person of the Year’ when you can vote now for who you think should be proclaimed ‘Filipina of the Year?’The Adobo Chronicles has narrowed down your possible choices to the best of the best Filipinas for the year 2017.You can help determine the winner by voting in our online poll. Check back often for real-time results.The finalists are:Vice President or is it Fake VP Leni RobredoIncarcerated Senator Leila de LimaSenator Risa HontiverosRappler CEO Maria RessaBlogger Raissa Robles (we’ve even thrown in her husband Alan)COMELEC Chair Andy Bautista’s estranged wife, Tish Bautista (ehem)
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POPULAR NEW TELESERYE “MY HUSBAND’S LOVER” CANCELLED!
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['Pol Pinoy']
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26/06/2016 0:00
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It was just a matter of time before the influential Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines poked its ugly head into the growing popularity of “My Husband’s Lover,” a new TV series that tackles the bold theme of homosexuality.GMA 7 quickly moved to cling to the ratings momentum created by the cancelled series by replacing it with a new show which reportedly has the full blessing of the Catholic Bishops. The new show is titled, “My Father’s Lover.”SOWHATSNEWS reports from the Philippine capital..
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President Rodrigo Duterte made another foreign journalist speechless again
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2016-09-02 19:15:04+08:00
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Another foreign journalist asked President Duterte during a press conference in Davao about the rising death counts of alleged drug suspects in the Philippines.The President explained that the current administration’s budget is still insufficient to rehabilitate all the surrenderers because the administration is still using the past administration’s budget.He never thought that the people who will surrender to the authorities is bigger than he expected.President Duterte also said that he is not worried about his image in the international community.“I am not worried about the international community, because I am not the President of the international country, I am the President of the Republic of the Philippines and must solve decisively this problem or else the 3.7M will compromise the next generation of the Philippines, that is the thing worries me” President Duterte said to Michael Sullivan.When asked if some drug suspects were not killed by the police, President Duterte answered that the criminals are killing each other to survive.“Criminals killed criminals, that is not my worry” the President added.Duterte also gave some situations to the foreign journalist that can explain the drug problem in the Philippines including the child who got raped and killed by the people who are addicted to illegal drugs.President Duterte also mentioned the bombings of Britain and United States in Iraq. “America and Britain, went in to Iraq, killed so many people on one theory that there was a weapon of mass destruction, turned out that there was non at all”He also dared the journalist to bring his camera and try to document the actual police operations of the authorities in fight illegal drugs to prove that the criminals are resisting.
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Thousands Of Americans Fly Out Of U.S. Day After Trump’s Election
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['Pol Pinoy']
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9/11/2016 0:00
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They promised, and they delivered. Thousands of Americans who had promised to leave the country if Donald Trump were elected president flew out of various international airports in the U.S. the day after Tuesday’s elections.The airport authorities in Washington Dulles Airport, San Francisco International Airport, LAX, and Chicago’s O’Hare seemed to have prepared for the eventuality. International flights were allowed to take off simultaneously (see photo), with the expert guidance of control tower personnel who were asked to report on a 24-hour schedule.Airport authorities told The Adobo Chronicles that majority of the flight destinations of passengers escaping the Trump victory included Canada, EU nations, Australia, Japan and the Philippines.More flights have been added by the airlines to accommodate the sudden exodus or American-born as well as naturalized citizens.The Clintons were not among those who fled the country.
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“Madami pa Lespu?” MMDA shares morning situation of “People Werpa” rally
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2018-02-25 13:26:22+08:00
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Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and Philippine National Police (PNP) are already deployed along EDSA to prevent chaos or uprising that may happen during the ‘People Werpa’ rally which organized by the fiercest critic of President Rodrigo Duterte.People Werpa was organized by the group Tindig Pilipinas which consisted of several key members of the opposition, including Senators Antonio Trillanes IV, Risa Hontiveros, Kiko Pangilinan and Leila De Lima.According to them, the democracy of the Philippines is in danger because of the current administration so they organized a rally to voice out their anger against the government.Despite of the criticisms received by the PNP from the members of Tindig Pilipinas, cops were still there to ensure the safety of the opposition group.The rally was expected to be jampacked by the people who condemned the policies of the current administration, as of 10:30 am, hundreds of protesters were already at the venue of the event.Authorities expected that more people would attend the rally when the program started.MMDA Spokesperson Celine Pialago shared the current situation of the ‘People Werpa’ rally and quickly received hundreds of thousands of views on social media.Instead of getting praise, the video was ridiculed and mocked because of the few numbers of protesters who attended the mega rally of the opposition.The netizens even called the protesters as ‘bayaran’ and some joked that there are more cops and enforcers deployed at the venue than the attendees of the event.
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In All Seriousness, R.I.P. Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago
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['Pol Pinoy']
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28/09/2016 0:00
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You have inspired us here at The Adobo Chronicles with your intelligence, wit and humor. May your rest in eternal peace!
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Free college will end up costing more
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['Oratio Imperata']
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2017-08-06 09:05:54+00:00
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So the bill for free college education at state universities and colleges was signed into law by President Rodrigo Duterte. Many Filipinos are rejoicing for yet another freebie for the people. We have free contraceptives and now we have free college education (among other freebies). But what does “free college” really mean? Does it mean that professors and school staff won’t get paid anymore? Does this mean that the power, water, telephone, internet and other utility companies won’t get to bill the schools? If we think about it this notion of “free college” is really a non sequitur. How can college be free if operating universities and colleges costs money?The free college program has been estimated by Duterte’s economic advisors to cost 100 billion pesos a year (approx. $2 Billion). Even one of the authors of the bill, Congressman Salvador Belaro, estimates that the program could go up to 500 billion a year by 2022. For a country struggling to fit expenditures into a limited budget such a magnitude of freebie would be a huge bite. What other essentials, earmarks, or entitlements need to be cut in order to accommodate these freebies like free college, free housing and free contraceptives? The government cannot just print money, you know?But we’ve heard advocates say that this free college education is a good investment. Really? What do the facts say? An article by Philippine Star’s Boo Chanco offers an interesting insight. Here are some interesting facts back in 2015:• 22.2 percent of our unemployed are college graduates• 12.6 percent are folks who had some college education but did not graduate• 34.8 percent of unemployed went to college• 33.3 percent are high school graduates• A little over 68 percent of unemployed Filipinos had some college or high school education• The total of unemployed Filipinos = 2.68 millionDoing the math, the 34.8 percent equates to close to 1 million unemployed people (out of the 2.68 million in total). We’re not even including underemployment into the equation here yet (the condition in which people in a labor force are employed at less than full-time or regular jobs or at jobs inadequate with respect to their training or economic needs). But if we look at things in perspective, there just aren’t enough jobs out there for our college educated kids. As Chanco claims of the resources spent on high school graduates: “Resources were wasted on their education and these are resources we simply cannot afford to waste.”The problem with subsidized education is that much like a lot of subsidized programs the cost will tend to increase. Why? It is because universities and colleges know that the government is mandated to pay for whatever cost it takes to provide the freebie. Even in America if we look at the comparison between college education inflation rate and consumer price index it can be seen that college tuitions soared each year, advancing far in excess of the national inflation rate. The overall inflation rate since 1986 increased by 115.06%, which is why Americans pay more than double for everything they buy. On the other hand, during the same time, tuition increased a whopping 498.31%. This is because a lot of the college education was subsidized through government guaranteed student loans. During former POTUS Obama’s term student loan debt has increased by 463%.With more government subsidies for free college education, more demand for this freebie results. Who doesn’t like free stuff? But in a previous article, I raised an argument against subsidizing college education for everyone. If the government continues to pump in more college education subsidies how exactly can the government prevent its increasing cost? With more demand for college education, given a finite and limited number of state universities and colleges, is it any wonder why the cost of post-secondary education is continually rising? Hello?! Inflation? Law of supply and demand, anyone?The thing is we need to change the way we think about the necessity of a college degree. A college diploma is not the only way to escape poverty. Not all students are college material. We need to abandon the idea that everyone should get a college degree. What we actually need is to have the skills to do the job that is available. Otherwise we will just continue churning out diplomas that would not necessarily result to jobs. With quantity there is also a risk for a compromised quality. How many times will Filipinos be outraged by condescension of people from other countries looking down at “diplomas at some med school in the Philippines”? There will always be a strong demand for skilled labor like plumbing, electrical, welding and construction management. These really don’t need a college degree but vocational or technical studies (and I would argue that a lot of college programs like Hotel and Restaurant Management don’t really need to be degree programs). It is unfortunate that these skills and careers are looked down upon, sometimes even by the poor!Having the skills is only half the equation. The other half is about job availability. Opening up the market for competition and ensuring that we have adequate infrastructure to promote businesses that would provide employment are necessary. Duterte’s “Build, Build, Build” socioeconomic agenda is a move to the right direction. However, college education freebie is not exactly a good investment given the lack of jobs available. Investment in infrastructure will yield better returns as more people and businesses will benefit from it. It will facilitate and enhance business growth and ultimately the creation of well-paying jobs. Isn’t that what we think college education is aimed for?(Image from bulatlat.com)
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Duterte And Trump Tied For TIME’s 2016 Person Of The Year
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10/11/2016 0:00
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He was called the Donald Trump of the Philippines. He was called the Rodrigo Duterte of America. Whichever it is, it doesn’t matter now. Both are elected presidents of their respective countries.Both men are considered “foul-mouthed,” have been accused of misogyny, have uttered controversial statements, like to flip-flop, hated or liked depending on who you ask., and are non-traditional politicians.2016 will go down in history as the year of controversial elections and political personalities that have dominated the news and headlines. That goes for the Philippines and the U.S.It is a no-brainer that the editors of TIME Magazine would choose one of these men to be their 2016 Person of the Year. But it wasn’t easy, and they couldn’t pick one, so they decided it was a tie.Philippine President Rodrigo Roa Duterte and U.S. President-elect Donald Trump. Persons of the Year.A year that many now think will live in infamy.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2016/11/10/duterte-and-trump-tied-for-times-2016-person-of-the-year/
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LOOK: List of politicians who became top beneficiaries of unconstitutional DAP
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2017-05-14 09:09:47+08:00
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Disbursement Acceleration Program (DAP) of the Aquino administration went controversial after critics said that most of the politicians who benefitted with the program were Aquino administration allies and members of the ruling Liberal Party.Former President Benigno Aquino even faced charges over DAP after his immunity ended when the new administration entered.Former budget secretary Florencio Abad was also found liable by the Ombudsman in the supposed illegal implementation of DAP.Department of Budget and Management (DBM) data showed the list of the biggest beneficiaries of the unconstitutional DAP from 2011 to 2013.Lower House (Congress)Former Cavite representative and Transportation secretary Joseph A. Abaya – P408 million Former house speaker Feliciano Belmonte Jr. – P297.5 million former house majority leader and Mandaluyong Rep. Neptali Gonzales II – P263 million former Cavite Rep. Ayong Maliksi – P217.8 million Florencio “Bem” Noel of An-Waray – P179.5 millionRep. Henedina Abad of Batanes – P176.6 million former Rep. Edgar San Luis of Laguna – P160.2 million former Rep. Tomas Osmeña of Cebu – P124.1 million former Rep. Lorenzo Tañada III of Quezon – P120 million Rep. Nelson Collantes of Batangas – P110 millionUpper House (Senate)Teofisto Guingona III – LP, P360 million Senator Francis Pangilinan LP, P310 million Senate President Aquilino Pimentel III Laban, P258 million Sen. Loren Legarda Nationalist People’s Coalition, P250 million former Sen. Juan Ponce Enrile Pwersa ng Masang Pilipino, P249 million Sen. Gregorio “Gringo” Honasan United Nationalist Alliance, P238 million Sen. Francis Escudero Independent, P235.5 million Sen. Ralph Recto LP – P233.1 million Sen. Vicente Sotto III – Nationalist People’s Coalition, P214 million Senate President Franklin Drilon -LP P197 millionSenator Nancy Binay also revealed that senator Trillanes received P245 million DAP funds on 2011.Several senators also revealed that the DAP funds were used to influence the impeachment of former Chief Justice Renato Corona in 2012.Former Manila City Councilor Greco Belgica also wanted to impeach Ombusman Conchia Carpio Morales after the latter cleared former President Aquino on the controversial P72-B DAP.
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https://pinoytrending.altervista.org/look-list-politicians-became-top-beneficiaries-unconstitutional-dap/
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CAT ELUDES AIRPORT SECURITY SCREENING, SURVIVES 5-HOUR FLIGHT TO NEW YORK INSIDE CHECKED LUGGAGE
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7/9/2018 0:00
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Last year, a 16-year-old boy stowed away in the wheel well of a commercial flight from California to Hawaii survived, despite frigid temperatures at 38,000 feet and a lack of oxygen. That the boy made it to Maui alive after a 5 1/2- hour flight from San Jose was considered a miracle.Today, yet another miracle happened on a flight from San Francisco to New York. This time, it wasn’t a young boy. It was a cat named Murphy.Murphy had apparently sneaked into a luggage without the traveler noticing it. The luggage passed security check and all, and the cat made it through the 5-hour flight to La Guardia Airport with no problem.It was only when the traveler arrived at his Manhattan apartment that he discovered Murphy as he was unpacking his luggage.Murphy is owned by the traveler’s friend with whom he stayed during his visit to San Francisco.While it is common knowledge that cats have nine lives, it is still unthinkable that Murphy survived the flight stuck in a luggage in the cargo hold of the Boeing 747 for five hours.An investigation is now underway to determine how Murphy passed strict baggage security screening at the San Francisco International Airport. Surely, heads are gonna roll.Regardless, Murphy’s owner in San Francisco is glad that his furry friend is safe and sound.On the way back to San Francisco, Murphy will be in a crate, this time in the passenger cabin.All’s well that ends well.
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Adobo Chronicles
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Leni Robredo Donates Rare Framed Artwork To Ayala Museum
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['Pol Pinoy']
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26/12/2017 0:00
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The famed Ayala Museum in Makati has just received a priced work of art, donated by no less than Vice President Leni Robredo.The artwork consists of a painting of Leni’s Tsinelas which the museum’s curator said is “a priceless addition to our art- nouveau collection.””It’s not only an excellent piece of art but also a catalyst for national and international conversation among our patrons and visitors,” the curator told The Adobo Chronicles.So when in Makati City, visit the Ayala Museum and be awed by this beauty.Who knows that the lowly tsinelas could make it to the walls of a great museum?
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2017/12/26/leni-robredo-donates-rare-framed-artwork-to-ayala-museum/?share=email
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Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach Willing To Share Miss Universe Crown
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['Pol Pinoy']
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5/1/2016 0:00
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In a whirlwind of television appearances on national networks yesterday, Miss Universe Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach was asked repeatedly if she was willing to share her crown with Miss Colombia.In the days following the Miss Universe pageant, there have been calls for Wurtzbach to share the title with first runner-up Miss Colombia, after host Steve Harvey erroneously announced Ariadna Gutierrez as the winner. No less than former Miss Universe owner Donald Trump suggested both ladies should be declared ‘co-winners.’In response to the questions — and displaying the confidence and graciousness that wowed the pageant judges, Wurtzbach said:‘I already shared the crown with Miss Colombia; she wore it for a full four minutes. And I continue to share my crown with the 79 other beautiful ladies that competed with me in the pageant; I am their representative. I am willing to share the crown with anyone.’As can be seen in the photo above, the FOX News anchor took her up on her offer.CNN’s Don Lemon also wore the crown when he intereviewed her on his show, although the cameras failed to capture Lemon’s crowning moment.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2016/01/05/pia-alonzo-wurtzbach-willing-to-share-miss-universe-crown/#respond
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