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No Need For Extradition: El Chapo Will Voluntarily Come To The U.S.
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['Pol Pinoy']
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10/1/2016 0:00
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It’s the biggest news in Mexico and the United States: drug lord Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman has been re-captured after escaping from prison and being on the run for the past six months.,Guzman faces drug trafficking charges in the United States and the Mexican government has expressed its willingness to extradite him to the U.S.Now it is known that Guzman spent hours talking to American actor Sean Penn, who interviewed him for a magazine during a secret meeting in the Mexican jungle. It was during that meeting with Penn that El Chapo expressed his interest to have his life depicted in a Hollywood film.Guzman’s Hollywood ambition supercedes his drug business interests or the potential for his incaceration so he expressed his willingness to voluntarily surrender to U.S. authorities as long as they allow him to film and finish a Hollywood movie about his life. He wants to play himself in the movie.Sean Penn wanted to play the role of Guzman in the film but he says he is as excited directing it. It could be an Oscar-winning film, Penn says.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2016/01/10/no-need-for-extradition-el-chapo-will-voluntarily-come-to-the-u-s/
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3 Positive Lessons I Learned From President Aquino
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3/1/2016 0:00
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Just a few months more to go and President Aquino’s term will finally be over. Now that we’re near the end of his administration’s regime, many are asking what sort of benefits did he bring about for the common Filipino. Many of his critics here on GRP even go on to enumerate the many negative aspects of his six-year-reign and its detrimental effects on the country proper. As for me however? To be honest, I didn’t find that everything was bad. As a matter of fact, I learned three very important life-lessons from observing the man’s run as a president.Would you like to know them?He Taught Me To Be ResponsibleOne of the most important lessons I learned from President Aquino is that I have to take responsibility for myself and everything that I do. I simply cannot blame others for my mistakes as that will not make me a better person and will in fact only make me look weak and worthless. If anything, I have to admit to my mistakes so that I may in time find a way to atone for them.Thanks to what I’ve observed from President Aquino, I learned to solidify my own personality and identity by taking responsibility for my decisions and actions. I learned that to simply rely on others for the validation of your own existence is nothing more than folly because, at the end of the day, everything you do is just someone else’s decision and not your own. By relying on others to make decisions for you as an adult, you are at best a childish person who can’t be trusted to your own choices or at worst, simply a puppet for others.Responsibility may seem like an intangible concept, but it is a lot heavier than one would think. It is, in reality, extremely heavy and even more so if ever you are chosen as a leader as that would mean taking responsibility for your followers as well. Being a responsible person is the true mark of being mature and not simply being able to engage in vices like smoking, drinking and womanizing.He Taught Me To Be ProactiveAnother thing I learned from President Aquino is that words are never enough. Speeches, promises and alleged conceptual improvements may look good on paper but I need to prove their worth in real-world applications so that I and those around me can genuinely benefit from them. Indeed, I can say anything in the various blogs that I write, both here on GRP and beyond but I also have to back up what I do with positive thoughts and positive actions. Actions will always speak louder than words and, if what I do runs in contrast with what I actually say, then I am nothing more than just a liar and a hypocrite.I can say anything I want to after all, that is one of the boons afforded by the freedom of speech. However, backing up what I say is another matter entirely and being able to make good on your promises and ideas is what will establish your worth before others. If everything I say is intangible and have little to nothing to show for it, then that only means that I’m just lying and have nothing to offer anyone at all.I can always claim to hold the poor in high regard but when I treat them like dirt with little to no regard for their welfare, then I am simply a liar. When I claim to care about the masses but force them to walk under the heat of the Manila sun for kilometers, I am just fooling myself. When I claim to care about the poor but offer no improvement for their SSS pension, I am just fooling myself. When I claim that the common people are my “boss” but I refuse to acknowledge the brave men who have died for me, I am just fooling myself.He Taught Me To Be A GentlemanAs I’ve grown up I’ve always had a problem with girls or women. I know for a fact that a lot of them dislike me even to this very day and is probably one of the reasons I have found it difficult to create a positive relationship with them. However, thanks again to President Aquino, I learned what must be done so that I may seem more pleasant or at least less repulsive to the opposite sex.I learned that I shouldn’t seem so needy because this makes me look clingy and over-dramatic. Being clingy and dramatic are a huge “turn-off” for a girl as proven by President Aquino himself. I should always make myself presentable but approachable, perhaps a little goofy but still respectable. I should always have an air of confidence about me and have considerable control over my emotions even if I don’t have control over the situation.I must also remember to be kind to women even when they don’t agree with me or don’t get along with them. While chivalry might seem a bit dated, I shouldn’t waste time bickering with them or blaming them for my own mistakes as that would be counterproductive and come off as grossly immature.***So there. Thanks to President Aquino, I learned how to mold myself into a good man. Thanks to President Aquino, I learned how to make an identity for myself. Thanks to President Aquino, I can look at mirrors with pride and be happy with being Thaddeus Grimwald or at least the rotting but animate corpse beneath the rusty and shattered armor of Thaddeus Grimwald.Thank you President Aquino for teaching me what NOT to be! Thank you President Aquino for teaching me the value of being a “real man” which is most assuredly NOT like you! Overall, thank you President Aquino for showing me what I could’ve become if I didn’t mend my ways and stayed a worthless spoiled brat like you!“It’s a damn good thing I met you or else, I would’ve become you!”~Ken Masters, Streetfighter the Movie
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Get Real Philippines
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https://www.getrealphilippines.com/2016/01/3-positive-lessons-learned-president-aquino/
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San Francisco, Los Angeles Airports Ban Manny Pacquiao
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['Pol Pinoy']
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23/03/2016 0:00
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Filipino boxer and senatorial candidate Manny Pacquiao may not make it to Las Vegas for his April 9 fight with Timothy Bradley, Jr. Here’s why:Both the Los Angeles and San Francisco International Airports have banned Pacquiao from passing through. There is no direct flight from Manila to Las Vegas. International passengers heading for Las Vegas have to stop at the L.A. or San Francisco airports which are major ports of entry.The ban is the result of Pacquiao’s early public comment comparing gay men and women to “worse than animals.” L.A. and San Francisco are known to be a mecca for the LGBT community.Earlier, Pacquiao was banned from an upscale mall in Los Angeles also because of his anti-gay comments. This is the second time that the boxer has been banned from The Grove mall. He was similarly banned years ago when he “castigated” LGBT’s by quoting bible verses (Leviticus) condemning homosexuals and homosexual behaviour.So it looks like Pacquiao will not only be able to shop or see a movie at the L.A. mall; he will not be able to travel to Las Vegas for his boxing match on April 9.Perhaps, he will just focus on his senatorial campaign in the Philippines.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2016/03/23/san-francisco-los-angeles-airports-ban-manny-pacquiao/?share=email
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Duterte Orders Closure of Balesin Island
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['Pol Pinoy']
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21/04/2018 0:00
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First it was Boracay Island that Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte ordered closed for rehabilitation. Now it’s Balesin Island.The closure order came just hours after yet another Filipino celebrity wedding was held on the island — that of television host Billy Crawford and model/actress Coleen Garcia.For tourists and Filipinos unfamiliar with Balesin Island, it is a tropical island paradise with 7.3 kilometeres of pristine white-sand beaches. It is located off the eastern coast of Luzon in the Philippines.The island and the unique, members-only, private leisure getway — Alphaland Balesin Island Club —can be reached through a 25-minute plane ride from Manila.The unique, members-only, private leisure getaway — Alphaland Balesin Island ClubMaster-planned by EcoPlan of Miami, Florida, USA, Balesin Island Club was designed with the environment uppermost in mind and to be in perfect harmony with its natural surroundings. Water harvesting, 80% water recycling, a reverse osmosis plant, on-site eco-friendly transportation, organic farming, and alternative sources of energy reduce the amount of waste and ensure sustainable development on this beauty of an island—without scrimping on luxurious, top-notch facilities. The club aims to enhance everything in its environment: the lushness of the large forest sanctuary and the promulgation of the surrounding marine sanctuaries.Duterte’s closure order had nothing to do with the environment. Rather, it was closed because it represents the opulence, hypocrisy and arrogance of the Philippines’ top one percent —oligarchs and filthy-rich Filipinos who exploit the country’s natural beauty to cling on to their power and influence.Sources close to the President said that he is planning to include Balesin Island part of his Administration’s land reform program.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2018/04/21/duterte-orders-closure-of-balesin-island/?share=email
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Leni Robredo Shows Off Next Year’s National Costume For Miss Philippines-Universe
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['Pol Pinoy']
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6/12/2017 0:00
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This year and in years past, many have criticized the chosen national costume of the Philippines’ representatives to the Miss Universe Pageant.Well, it’s not going to happen again.Binibining Pilipinas organizers have assured the public that henceforth, the national costume of Miss Philippines-Universe will “reflect our true culture and identity.”For next next year’s Miss Philippines-Universe, the organizers have chosen an ethnic attire representative of the Gaddang ethnic group of Northern Philippines.The chosen national costume was unveiled yesterday in Alfonso Lista, Ifugao with no less than Leni Robredo as the model.Do we have a winner national costume for next year’s Miss Universe Pageant?
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2017/12/06/leni-robredo-shows-off-next-years-national-costume-for-miss-philippines-universe/
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Westboro Baptist Church Will Picket Pacquiao-Bradley Fight In Las Vegas April 9
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['Pol Pinoy']
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16/02/2016 0:00
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When Manny Pacquiao meets Timothy Bradley, Jr. for the third time on April 9 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, he will be met by a picket line by the homophobic hate group Westboro Baptist Church (WBC).WBC is known for its rhetoric against homosexuals and has staged pickets at many high-profile events, including funerals, espousing its belief that “God hates fags.”So, why are the WBC members picketing Pacquiao when he is on their side?Just recently Pacquiao compared homosexuals to animals, claiming that human beings are worse than animals for engaging in same-sex behavior.It appears that WBC is picketing for a different reason. The church believes that the sport of boxing is “barbaric” and “animalistic” and goes against the teachings of God.So, there. Pacquiao will finally meet his match. Not Bradley. WBC.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2016/02/16/westboro-baptist-church-will-picket-pacquiao-bradley-fight-in-las-vegas-april-9/?share=email
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Philippine Government Cracks Down On Fake Rice
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['Pol Pinoy']
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22/06/2017 0:00
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Filipino consumers have been very worried about rumors of fake rice being sold in the market. The fake rice reportedly consists of plastic and other synthetic materials.The National Food Authority (NFA) has sent investigative teams to public markets across the country to make sure that rice retailers are not selling fake rice.Today, the NFA issued a public service announcement — in partnership with The Adobo Chronicles — that would help consumers in detecting fake rice being sold in the market.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2017/06/22/philippine-government-cracks-down-on-fake-rice/
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Senator Hontiveros Comes To The Rescue Of Isabelle Duterte
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['Pol Pinoy']
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21/12/2017 0:00
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There is a fake Facebook post claiming that Senator Risa Hontiveros will help the woman who slapped a taxi driver in Quezon City file charges against cyberbullies.The woman, who accosted the taxi driver is being bashed online following a viral video that showed her during an apparent road rage.A spokesperson for Hontiveros called the FB post ‘fake news.’The Senator however told The Adobo Chronicles that she wants to help President Rodrigo Duterte’s granddaughter Isabelle who is being bashed by anti-administration news media and bloggers for that pre-debut photo shoot inside Malacañang Palace.”My gahd, I hate cyberbullying,” Hontiveros said, “and coming to the defense of bullying victims, especially minors, knows no color.””I may be Yellow but I will do all I can in my power to help protect Isabelle from adult bashers like Maria Ressa, Raissa Hontiveros, Jover Laurio and others,” she added.Kudos to the lady Senator!
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2017/12/21/senator-hontiveros-comes-to-the-rescue-of-isabelle-duterte/
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Rappler, Vera Files Not Happy About Latest Facebook Annoucement
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['Pol Pinoy']
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17/04/2018 0:00
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They were in Cloud 9, floating in their new-found power to be the Internet Police for news and information on the Facebook platform. But now, Rappler and Vera Files are very unhappy about a new announcement by the social networking giant.The Philippine Star is reporting that Facebook is open to more fact checkers in the Philippines.That didn’t sit well with Maria Ressa and Ellen Tordesillas.In a joint statement released to The Adobo Chronicles, both women said that Facebook’s new plan diminishes Rappler’s and Vera Files’ exclusive power and authority to control free speech on the Internet.”Is Facebook saying that we are not qualified and competent enoughy to be fact-checkers that it has to designate other companies and individuals?”So far, only three people have praised the Facebook partnership with Rappler and Vera Files: Ressa, Tordesillas and Senator Bam Aquino.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2018/04/17/rappler-vera-files-not-happy-about-latest-facebook-annoucement/?share=email
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Is it right for Filipinos to spam-vote Duterte into the @TIME 100 Most Influential list?
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['Oratio Imperata']
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2017-03-27 01:25:02+00:00
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Filipinos are once again spam-voting a compatriot into the pages of a major Western media outlet. This follows the tradition of how Efren Penaflorida got on the CNN Heroes list and how the Palawan Underground River got listed as one of “the new seven wonders of nature”. Filipinos have a vast resource in the form of the sheer number of warm bodies that inhabit the Net. And they use it primarily for this sort of thing.Recently Filipino Netizens have turned their sights on TIME Magazine’s 2017 100 “Most Influential” list and are campaigning to get current President Rodrigo Duterte on it and on top of it.This is a bit ironic considering that Yellowtards led by Leni Robredo and Risa Hontiveros as well as the Philippines’ entire industry of oligarch-controlled news media had been criticised for seeking leverage from foreign media to put their causes on the global map. And now we see the Duterte camp doing something similar in principle — looking to foreign media for validation and to serve as a platform for propping up a Filipino artefact.What then when Duterte is crowned amongst (if not the) 100 Most Influential people of the world in 2017?Get Real Post author Midway Haven describes the perverse psychology behind that “Pinoy Pride” underlying the recognition “awarded” to the Palawan Underground River in a similar exercise a few years ago…Soon enough, when the provisional list was announced, the first responses were predictable, and they all had one hive-mind reply: “PROUD TO BE PINOY!” Seemingly, even the sense of topos was eliminated from the river: rather than it becoming a wonder of nature, its sense of natural grandeur was competely ignored for the sake of voters being “Pinoy.” From now on, in the “Pinoy” worldview, the Puerto Princesa Underground River is a “Pinoy Wonder,” a trophy to be brandished for nationalistic bragging rights. When other countries began wondering why their own nominations didn’t make it to the list, the response was also of one mind: “It’s your fault that you didn’t vote hard enough.” This is when I fully realized, disappointingly, that many Filipinos pride themselves on voting frenzy, using any and all virtual means to get any and all people and things “Pinoy” on the top spot, no matter what the cost and repercussions. When I gave my opinion as a status update on Facebook that the river didn’t deserve to be on the list, I was greeted with menacing all-caps howls of me being “unpatriotic” and possessing “crab mentality.” Indeed, to these people, “resistance is futile.”Indeed, these little polls invoke psyches that are microcosms of the macro national collective psyche that powers the Philippines’ national elections. For that matter, it is the same psyche that drives appointments — the Kamaganak Inc syndrome that plagues every Philippine administration.Perhaps this is a good opportunity for Filipinos — on either side of the political fence — to reflect on what “people power” means. Do we use our vast population to contribute to humanity’s collective intellect? Or do we use it to debase it with our intellectually-bankrupt notions of “national pride”?
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Get Real Philippines
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https://www.getrealphilippines.com/2017/03/right-filipinos-spam-vote-duterte-time-100-influential-list/#comments
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“Pilyong Pangulo!” President Duterte allegedly strolls around Davao City with his big bike without PSG’s knowledge
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['View All Posts Pinoytrending']
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2018-02-04 14:19:54+08:00
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Despite of the tight security of the Presidential Security Group (PSG) to ensure that they’re always with the most powerful man in the Philippines, Rodrigo Duterte still made a way to escape the life of being a President.Edoy Arrieta shared the photo posted by Honeylet Avacena, showing President Rodrigo Duterte wearing his motorcycle gear and helmet together with a caption “Nakatakas sa Presidential Security Group (PSG)”He claimed that President Rodrigo Duterte escaped his security to travel along the streets of Davao City without the knowledge of everyone.Apparently, Honeylet Avacena posted the photo after President Rodrigo Duterte’s ride.“Another photo of President Rodrigo Roa #Duterte shared by his common law wife Cielito “Honeylet” Salvador Avanceña.” Edoy Arrieta said in his post.President Rodrigo Duterte who allegedly done with traveling around his hometown without PSG’s knowledge smiling with his common-law wife Honeylet Avacena. Photo: Edoy ArrietaThe photo received mixed reactions from the netizens, some of them were worried to the President’s safety who’s fighting drug lords and armed groups, while some of them saw it as badass.President Rodrigo Duterte was known before as a Mayor who loves traveling with his motorbike around Davao City.He also traveling sometimes with his taxi during wee hours to personally check the situation of his City.This practice of the former Davao City mayor is already a common knowledge to the Davaoeño people.It seems that despite of being the most powerful person in the Philippines now, it didn’t stop him from doing his old activities.After the election period Duterte complained before on how the PSG replaced his old security guards quickly when he already led the counting on the Presidential candidates.If you don’t have any idea how the former Davao City Mayor is roaming around Davao City with his beloved motorbike, you can watch the video here:PSG is not yet giving any comments on the photo posted by Avacena.Malacanang is also not confirming if the claim of Mr. Arrieta is real.
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Pinoytrending Altervista
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https://pinoytrending.altervista.org/pilyong-pangulo-president-duterte-allegedly-strolls-around-davao-city-big-bike-without-psgs-knowledge/
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National Union of Journalists Of The Philippines’ Statement On Duterte’s “Bastos” Comment
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['Pol Pinoy']
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31/03/2017 0:00
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The following is the official statement from the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP) regarding Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s recent comment calling two major news outlets “bastos.”(Roughly translated, “bastos” means “no manners.”)Editing by The Adobo Chronicles as part of our public service.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2017/03/31/national-union-of-journalists-of-the-philippines-statement-on-dutertes-bastos-comment/
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Kris Aquino To Paris Hilton: “You’re A Copycat!”
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['Pol Pinoy']
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30/07/2016 0:00
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QUEZON CITY, Philipines (The Adobp Chronicles,The Filipino is TV and film actress Kris Aquino — the same Kris Aquino, the ex-presidential sister; the American is Paris Hilton — socialite and former reality TV star.In April this year, Aquino confirmed the alleged plot by the Philippine bandit group Abu Sayyaf to kidnap her and cited this as the reason for not renewing her contract with broadcast network ABS-CBN.Now, Hilton told Spain’s Diario de Ibiza that her celebrity status could make her a prime target for a jihadist terrorist attack.“I’m constantly moving around from one country to another, and I’m a famous person who could be a definite target for an attack, and that is something that sometimes terrifies me,” Hilton said.Upon learning of Hilton’s statement, Aquino immediateley went on her social media account and called the American a copycat.“Wala siyang originality. Ginaya lang niya ako. (She has no originality. She just copied me). She wants to steal the limelight from me,” Aquino said.The Adobo Chronicles could not independently confirm whether or not the threats to either celebrity have basis. Abu Sayyaf and ISIS have not returned our calls.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2016/07/30/kris-aquino-to-paris-hilton-youre-a-copycat/
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Mike Pence Comes Out Of Hiding, Defends Donald Trump
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['Pol Pinoy']
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8/10/2016 0:00
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In the hours after that Trump explosive audio tape surfaced in which the Republican presidential candidate said he would forcibly kiss women and grab their “p*ssy,” Mike Pence went into hiding to avoid the paparazzi and his own press pool. There was no way he could ever defend his boss this time around.But wait a minute. The Indiana governor called for a press conference scheduled for 6 p.m. tonite at the state capitol to finally break his silence about Trump’s devastating comments.Sources close to Pence told The Adobo Chronicles that he will deny the allegations that came with the audio tape. “What he meant was cat, pussy cat,” the governor is expected to say.Case closed.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2016/10/08/mike-pence-comes-out-of-hiding-defends-donald-trump/#respond
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Senator Leila De Lima Reacts To ‘Memorial’ Video: ‘Buhay Pa Naman Ako, Di Ba?’
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['Pol Pinoy']
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17/02/2018 0:00
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“Buhay pa ako, binurol niyo na ako!” This was the reaction of incarcerated Senator Leila De Lima after she was told a “memorial” was recently held in her honor.A video of the tribute held at the Senate has gone viral, prompting many gullible netizens to believe that the senator had passed away.In the video, it appears that Senator Kiko Pangilinan orchestrated the “memorial.” He is shown leading the flower offerers into the Senate chamber.The flowers were laid at De Lima’s desk and chair where her ‘spirit’ was represented by a blue shawl.The entire drama was caught on video and was documented by mainstream news media.Pangilinan has a lot of explaining to do the next time he visits De Lima in Camp Crame.Watch the VIDEO.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2018/02/17/senator-leila-de-lima-reacts-to-memorial-video-buhay-pa-naman-ako-di-ba/#respond
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OPINION: Who’s shutting Rappler down?
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2018-01-15 23:15:55+08:00
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While others are celebrating pit senyor, dutertards are also celebrating for the death of anti-Duterte website SEC Registration (still digging its own grave). Rappler is facing various violations in relation to Anti-Dummy Law.We can summarise the 29-page decision of SEC’s revocation of Rappler’s registration to only few words. Rappler is owned by a foreign company called Omedyar Network that has been linked to destabilizing countries like Ukraine. Period.The anti-administration particularly the Rappler reporters call to defend press freedom. That President Duterte is a dictator who kills democracy. That Digong is maneuvering to shut down critics. That Philippines is dangerous to journalists.The chairperson of SEC, Ma. Teresita Herbosa, is an appointee of PNoy, therefore it was the appointee of the past administration who curtailed press freedom and not President Duterte’s admin.Now that’s even more shocking! Pnoy’s appointee is finally working with a bang!PRD is not a dictator. In fact, Maria Ressa can still operate. She can always create a brand new group. She and her rapplerettes can still tweet, post a status, and upload their stories to any outfit. No one is holding their rights to express. Facebook is always free.No one is silencing them. It is just that, this digital media outfit is a violator of the Philippine constitution allowing foreign individuals to control mass media in the country.The law is very simple, the government does not want aliens to control, shape and influence the people of this nation. This is a national security concern. My goodness!Rappler will still be operating in the coming days as it has the luxury of time to find legal remedies on this matter. But hey baby, the end is near.Let us just remind them that it is not Digong who is pressing the press but one of Pnoy’s buddies in Duterte’s time.This is going to be Rappler’s last rap battle. Maria Ressa will not get back her ‘internet’.To quote the yellow everwing man, Jim Paredes ” What a Great Day” indeed.Break it down yo! | BY ALBERT EGOT JR.
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Duterte Daily Stories
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http://duterte.today/opinion-rappler/
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Netizen slams ‘EJK photos”: My 7year old niece was raped and my cousin, principal were killed by an addict, no video or picture was made to ask sympathy for them
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['View All Posts Pinoytrending']
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2017-08-18 18:17:06+08:00
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WARNING GRAPHIC:‘EJK Photos’ became a viral thing on the internet since President Rodrigo Duterte became the leader of the Philippines.EJK photos shows the aftermath of the anti-illegal drug operations conducted by the police against alleged drug users and addicts. It also sometimes shows the emotions of the relatives or friends who saw the dead body of the suspected criminal.Photos of dead suspected drug addicts and users were well photographed, sometimes they chosen to publish the most dramatic photo without any censors to catch the emotion of the netizens who can see the pictures on the internet.It’s not the same with the photos of some innocent civilians got killed by criminals which their bodies were blurred.Yesterday, Ezra Acayan, a professional photographer posted some pictures of the illegal drug operation that happened last night in Manila.18 suspected drug suspects were killed by the police in different operations.The photos of Acayan went viral on the internet and got mixed reaction from the netizens.Some of them became emotional after seeing the tragic end of the suspected drug users and pushers in Manila and criticized the government for promoting hate and violence in the Philippines.But others believed that the people who got killed in the bloody anti-drug operation conducted in Manila deserved death.Joe Sioson, a netizen who saw the viral photos even slammed Acayan for taking dramatic photos of dead suspected drug addicts and pusher to ‘ask sympathy’ from the netizens.In his comment, Sioson criticized how Acayan made photos of dead suspected criminals, but cannot do the same to the innocent victims of criminals.He also narrated how the closest persons in his life were killed by drug addicts.According to him, his cousin, Theopane Laguna, a graduating student were stabbed to death by an icepick. His friend, Chris Delos Angeles a school principal was also killed and robbed by three minor addicts. A 7 year old niece if Sioson was also raped by an addict in Sta. Mesa Manila.In his anger, he even cursed Acayan for making photos and videos for the killed suspected drug addicts/pushers and being more caring to the suspected criminals than the innocent civilians victimized by drug users and pushers.This is his whole comment:F— when my cousin was killed by a f—ing addict no video or picture was made to ask sympathy for him, saying Theopane Laguna a graduating high school student was stab to death by an icepick, nobody features how he suffered. When my f—ng friend, a school principal, Chris De Los Angeles was robbed and killed by three Minor addicts none of these a–h–es made a video showing how he was robbed, how he was stabbed multiple times, how his body was hidden in a ditch, how his family looked for him for 27 days before his rotting body was found. When my niece was raped by a fucking addict neigbor in Sta Mesa Manila, none of these b-st-rd made a propaganda video for her, she was 7 years old. So i dont know where the f— you get your audacity to make this video and share it in f-F—ng facebook and call insensitive where you f—– assholes were in the first place are insensitive. O you f—– care for these sons of b—– more than their victims, you f—- deserve to be shot yourselves. F— —!We also embedded the post of Mr. Acuyan in this article.
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Pinoytrending Altervista
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https://pinoytrending.altervista.org/netizen-slams-ejk-photos-cousin-principal-killed-addict-no-video-picture-made-ask-sympathy/
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Cameron Crowe Will Direct New Sony Pictures Film, “Spokane”
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['Pol Pinoy']
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15/06/2018 0:00
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Sony Pictures just announced that Cameron Crowe has been chosen to direct a new film about the white woman who has been posing as African American. The film is titled “Spokane,” named after the city in which Rachel Dolezal headed the local NAACP chapter.Crowe, who has come under fire for casting white actress Emma Stone as Allison Ng, a part Hawaiian and part Chinese character in the film, “Aloha,” is not taking any chances this time around.Crowe wanted to cast Dolezal to play herself in the new movie, but he eventually nixed the idea, saying she was not “white enough.”An open casting call has been scheduled next week in Hollywood.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2015/06/15/cameron-crowe-will-direct-new-sony-pictures-film-spokane/#respond
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Adobo Chronicles Hosting Free Media Seminar on ‘Terrorism’
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['Pol Pinoy']
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3/1/2016 0:00
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The Silicon Valley-based Adobo Chronicles is pleased to announced that it is sponsoring and hosting a free seminar for the media on the issue of terrorism coverage. The seminar will be held at the San Jose Convention Center on Monday, January 4, 2016.The seminar will help media companies develop skills to be able to distinguish between terrorism and peaceful protests.The Chronicles decided to sponsor the event after major news networks like ABC and CNN as well as the Associated Press (AP) reported on the take-over by armed militants of a federal building in Oregon to protest the conviction and jail sentence of an eastern Oregon ranching family for arson.The media companies, who are quick to label any violent incidents, especially those perpetrated by people with foreign ties, as terrorist activities, have treated the Oregon incident as nothing but a peaceful protest.Media companies interested in sending their editors and reporters to this free seminar are asked to register at AdoboChronicles.com
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2016/01/03/adobo-chronicles-hosting-free-media-seminar-on-terrorism/#respond
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Retired Singer-Comedienne Cynthia Patag Crowned Philippines’ New Queen Of Intrigue
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['Pol Pinoy']
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17/10/2016 0:00
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MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) –The Philippines is known worldwide for its beauty queens. But it is also known for other queenly titles like “Queen of Intrigue.”This week, the Philippines crowned a new “Queen of Intrigue” in the person of retired singer-comedienne Cynthia Patag, a known fanatic of the Aquino and Liberal Party administration. She has been a staunch critic of the Duterte administration, using her social media account to spread untruths and biased opinions about those who disagreed with her yellow-blinded opinions. (Yellow is a color associated with Aquino and his Liberal Party.)Recently, Patag posted on her Facebook account that Filipino musician Manual “Noli” Asencio III was abducted, drugged and killed, attributing the lie to a certain Ana Segovia who relayed it in a private message to Lydia Paredes, wife of former Apo Hiking Society (a singing group) member and Aquino supporter Jim Paredes.In a twist of fate, the private message reached Patag who immediately posted the lie on her Facebook account.Well, the daughter of Asencio, singer-songwriter Nicole, categorically denied the rumor spread by Patag. She said she was appalled by online rumors that depict her recently departed father as a victim of President Rodrigo Duterte’s war on drugs.Patag, meanwhile, has been unusually quiet after Asencio’s statement. But that didn’t prevent Patag from being proclaimed the country’s newest Queen of Intrigue.Is there another title for “Liar Queen?” That would seem appropriate as well, wouldn’t it?
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2016/10/17/retried-singer-comedienne-cynthia-patag-crowned-philippines-new-queen-of-intrigue/?share=email
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DONALD TRUMP WANTS TED CRUZ DEPORTED
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['Pol Pinoy']
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16/08/2018 0:00
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If elected president of the United States, Republican candidate Donald Trump says he will deport all 11 million undocumented immigrants now living in the country. And he wants to do more.He says he will seek to change the 14th Amendment that gives citizenship rights to all individuals born in the United States, including children of parents who are here illegally.But Trump will not wait to become president to wage his war against non-citizens. He says he will ask the Department of Homeland Security to deport Ted Cruz, another Republican presidential candidate. Cruz was born in Canada.“Ted Cruz has such a nerve to run for president when he is not even a natural-born citizen,” Trump said. “At least Barack Obama was able to show his birth certificate evidencing that he was born in America. But it is an open book that Cruz was not born in this country.”Trump made the comments during today’s ‘Meet the Press’ on NBC, where he outlined details of his immigration policy.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2015/08/16/donald-trump-wants-ted-cruz-deported/
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NORWAY POLITELY DECLINES PHILIPPINE GOVERNMENT’S OFFER OF FINANCIAL AID TO FILIPINO-NORWEGIAN OLYMPIC FIGURE SKATER
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['Pol Pinoy']
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18/02/2017 0:00
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See more at: http://philnews.ph/2014/02/18/anne-line-gjersem-fil-norwegian-figure-skater-compete-sochi-olympics/#sthash.9CtkkxDw.dpuf
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2014/02/18/norway-politely-declines-philippine-governments-offer-of-financial-aid-to-filipino-norwegian-olympic-figure-skater/
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KIM DAVIS INVITED TO ADDRESS GAY CATHOLICS DURING SUNDAY’S CASTRO STREET FAIR IN SAN FRANCISCO
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['Pol Pinoy']
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3/10/2017 0:00
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Some 300,000 people are expected to descend upon Castro Street in San Francisco’s gay district on Sunday for the annual Castro Street Fair. This year, organizers promised there will be more booths and booze, and dozens of commercial vendors selling non-gay merchandise.The all-day festivities will commence with a mass to be held at The Most Holy Redeemer (MHR) Church on Diamond Street in the heart of the Castro.The Catholic parish is home to many gay Catholics living in the district and elsewhere in San Francisco and the East Bay.For its Catro Street Fair edition, Sunday’s mass will feature Rowan County (KY) clerk Kim Davis who will address the congregation in lieu of the usual homily by the pastor, Father Matt Link.Link told The Adobo Chronicles that MHR’s invitation to Davis, who spent time in jail for refusing to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples, is in keeping with the parish’s welcoming and all-inclusive policy and reputation.“All are welcome here — gay, straight, children, pets, Catholics, non-Catholics, Agnostics, Atheists, and yes, even bigots,” Link said.After the mass, there will be an opporunity for the congregation to dialogue with Davis at the pancake breakfast in the church’s auditorium.Suggested donation at the door is $6.99 per person, but no one will be turned away for inability to pay.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2015/10/03/kim-davis-invited-to-address-gay-catholics-during-sundays-castro-street-fair-in-san-francisco/#respond
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If Elected Philippine President, Duterte Will Auction Off Spratly Islands To China
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['Pol Pinoy']
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12/4/2016 0:00
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If elected next president of the Philippines, Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte will auction off the disputed Spratly islands to China in exchange for trains.Speaking at a press conference in Palawan, Duterte suggested he is willing to keep quiet on the Philippines’ claim to the islands as long as China builds a train around Mindanao, build a train from Manila to Bicol, and build a train going to Batangas.The Spratlys, a group of islands located in the South China Sea, have been the subject of fierce dispute between China and the Philippines, as well as other Southeast Asian countries that also lay claim to the oil-rich territories.Duterte acknowledged that for the Philippines to engage in a war with China over the Spratlys is a losing proposition, comparing the military capabilities of both countries.However, if worse comes to worse, Duterte said he will board a boat headed for the disputed islands, wave the Filipino flag and wait for the Chinese to shoot him dead.“It’s been my ambition to become the first Filipino national hero from Mindanao,” he said.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2016/04/12/if-elected-philippine-president-duterte-will-auction-off-spratly-islands-to-china/
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BINAY TO ROXAS: “YOU CAN’T HAVE YOUR CAKE AND EAT IT TOO!”
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['Pol Pinoy']
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4/8/2018 0:00
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Vice President Jejomar Binay criticized Mar Roxas for remaining in his position as Secretary of Interior and Local Governments after he had officially declared his candidacy for president of the Philippines in 2016. Roxas is President NoyNoy Aquino’s anointed successor.“Common sense should tell Roxas that it would be inappropriate if not illegal for a cabinet official to remain in his appointed position while campaigning for political office,” Binay said. “Who knows if government funds are being used for the political campaign?”“Roxas cannot have his cake and eat it too ” Binay told reporters.“If he wants his cake, he can live in Makati City where the local government gives away free cake to its senior citizens during their birthdays.”Roxas could not be immediately reached for comment.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2015/08/04/binay-to-roxas-you-cant-have-your-cake-and-eat-it-too/
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Philippine Elections: Mar Roxas Is Confident He Will Be May’s ‘Flavor Of The Month’
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['Pol Pinoy']
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23/04/2016 0:00
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National poll after national poll, former Interior Secretary Mar Roxas has been in the bottom two, unable to break the barrier that separates him and other contenders to be the next Philippine vice president. This, despite (or is it because of) the fact that incumbent President NoyNoy Aquino has anointed him as successor to the presidential palace.But Roxas doesn’t seem to be bothered by the polls. In fact, he is very confident that come May, which is when the elections are held, he will become the ‘flavor of the month,’ and eventually win the vice presidency.In a recent interview, he pointed out that last February, VP Jojo Binay headed the polls — the flavor of the month; in March, it was Senator Grace Poe; and in April, Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte. That leaves him to be the flavor of the month for May, he says. Unless, of course, Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago, comes from behind and climbs to the top of the polls.The only thing that Roxas is unsure of at this point is what flavor he would like to be: Ube, or Macapuno? Can you help him decide by participating in the poll below?
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2016/04/23/philippine-elections-mar-roxas-is-confident-he-will-be-mays-flavor-of-the-month/#respond
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Aquino Government Opens Newest Mega Mall In Manila
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['Pol Pinoy']
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19/04/2016 0:00
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It was like a scene from a Black Friday sale in the U.S., only the setting was in Metro Manila, and it wasn’t even Thanksgiving.As soon as the mega mall opened, there was a mad rush to purchase hugely discounted sale items — from giant-screen television sets, to expensive jewelry, exercise equipment, alcohol and cigarettes, and even pets.It was the grand opening of the Aquino administration’s latest showcase of its anti-corruption campaign, ‘Daang Matuwid.’ The venue: the New Bilibid Prison (National Penitentiary).Presidential spokesperson Edwin Lacierda told The Adobo Chronicles that if the government can’t lick it, it might as well profit from it, referring to all the smuggled goods that come in and out of the prison cells.Net profit from the opening day sale will be used to fund the waning presidential campaign of presidential candidate Mar Roxas, Aquino’s anointed successor.Already, the new mega mall is being hailed as the most beautiful art deco mall in the world — yet another record for the Philippines.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2016/04/19/aquino-government-opens-newest-mega-mall-in-manila/
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Kerwin Espinosa to name senators in drug trade
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2016-11-22 08:21:18+08:00
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Son of the killed Albuera Mayor, Kerwin Espinosa who is also tagged as drug lord operating in Visayas is set to name the two senators who allegedly received money from his drug business.Who are these two senators? Do we need to shake our head to identify Senator Leila de Lima? Of course, the first slot belongs to her. She has been tagged as the queen of the Bilibid Drug Trading with lovers in and out the cell.The 2nd senator remains mysterious but it is easy to pick one among the yellow senators. Since day one, we have observed de lima and one male senator who has been noticeably helping her. WATCH THE VIDEO BELOWCould it be Senator Antonio Trillanes? This man has been barking and spreading rabies in Duterte administration. De lima and Trillanes keep on painting muds on Duterte’s face. The purpose is very obvious.Espinosa is scheduled to name his comrades in drug trade on November 23 with affidavit. Big personalities like police officials, congressmen, governors and 2 senators will be divulged. Espinosa’s application in a witness protection program is currently on process.De lima, on the other hand, warned Kerwin that his cooperation with the Department of Justice will not save him from any possible death like what happened to his father. De lima has been pressing Duterte is behind the extra-judicial killing in the country.What can you say about it? Leave your comments below!
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Duterte Daily Stories
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http://duterte.today/kerwin-espinosa-name-senators-drug-trade/
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JUSTIN BIEBER BANNED FROM HOLDING A CONCERT IN THE PHILIPPINES
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['Pol Pinoy']
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3/5/2018 0:00
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It is common knowledge that Canadian singer Justin Bieber is a solid Floyd Mayweather fan, always standing beside the boxer during the latter’s boxing fights, including Saturday’s bout with Manny Pacquiao.But a TMZ video showing Bieber uttering the four-letter curse word when someone in the crowd screamed Pacquiao’s name might have been the final straw for the Filipinos.The incident happened just hours before Saturday’s fight, as Bieber partied with a group of fans and supporters at his hotel in Las Vegas.The Adobo Chronicles learned that Bieber has been permanently banned from visiting the Philippines, let alone holding a concert in Manila as part of the singer’s planned tour of Asian countries.The Philippine ambassadors and consuls in the U.S. and Canada received a diplomatic memorandum from the Philippines’ Department of Foreign Affairs advising them to deny Bieber a tourist or any other non-immigrant visa to Pacquiao’s motherland.Now Bieber knows that he can f*** Pacquiao but he cannot mess with the Filipinos.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2015/05/03/justin-bieber-banned-from-holding-a-concert-in-the-philippines/#respond
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Senator-Elect Manny Pacquiao Wants His Own Inauguration
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['Pol Pinoy']
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18/06/2016 0:00
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It looks like there will not only be two, but three, inaugurations in the Philippines on June 30.Already, President-elect Rod Duterte has finalized plans to hold his inauguration at the Rizal Hall in Malacañang, making it clear that VP-elect Leni Robredo will not be part of the swearing-in.Robredo has also announced plans for her own inauguration in Metro Manila.Not to be outdone, Senator-elect Manny Pacquiao revealed that he wants his own swearing-in ceremony, separate from the rest of the senators elected in the May 9 national elections.The boxing icon and top absentee congressman finished at 7th place in the senatorial elections, garnering 16,050,546 votes. He ran under the banner of the United Nationalist Alliance (UNA) of Vice President Jejomar Binay.Pacquiao is envisioning a huge gathering at his inauguration, choosing the Philippine Arena as his venue. The arena is owned by the religious group, Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC). Pacquiao was one of the senatorial candidates endorsed by INC which is known to dictate to its church members who to vote for.The Pacquiao camp has announced that coach Freddie Roach will administer the champ’s oath of office.Meanwhile, another senator-elect, television personality Tito Sotto is seriously considering having his own inauguration during his noontime show, “Eat Bulaga” on GMA Channel 7, and will be sworn in by the duo, AlDub.There will be lots of options for Filipinos as to which inauguration to attend, or watch.One of those options is Facebook which will live stream Duterte’s swearing in.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2016/06/18/senator-elect-manny-pacquiao-wants-his-own-inauguration/?share=email
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People are asking the WRONG questions about Rappler’s financial performance
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['Oratio Imperata']
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2017-02-03 05:40:11+00:00
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Some buzz of late has surrounded “social news network” site Rappler in light of “explosive” revelations issued by blogger Thinking Pinoy in his analysis of financial statements “leaked” to him by pals from the Philippines’ Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).The main aspects of Rey Joseph Nieto’s a.k.a. Thinking Pinoy‘s analysis of these documents that attracted the most attention and spawned the most chatter was the millions of pesos in losses Rappler has been incurring over the last several years since its launch in 2012 and the foreigners who own substantial shares of its parent company Rappler Holdings.Those two pieces of insight are not exactly breaking news. Speculation surrounding Rappler‘s owners and its shady business objectives had already long ago been explored by Manila Times columnist Bobi Tiglao in his two-part series of articles Why does Maria hate Mocha? and Media firm Rappler scorns Constitution by getting foreign money. Though not credited by Nieto in his Thinking Pinoy piece, Tiglao had, back in October 2016 when those pieces were published, already clearly articulated the fishiness of Rappler’s existence and highlighted the hypocrisy that emanates from the stark disjoint between what it claims to be its journalistic “values” and the reality of the core of its own business model and shareholding structure.As to the way Rappler has been stuck in a multi-million peso cash hemorrhage since 2012, it does not take much to infer that from readily-available information and day-to-day observation of the activities its CEO, Maria Ressa, and her staff of hipster “journalists” engage in. For the most part of the years it had been online, Rappler did not display banner ads nor solicit subscriptions to premium content behind a “paywall” the way other mainstream news sites like the New York Times have been struggling to mount. It does not operate a bricks-and-mortar business presence that sells tangible products in the same way sales of traditional newspapers remain the bread-and-butter of Inquirer.net‘s business. Yet, it spends real money to employ warm hipster bodies and seat them in trendy hipster offices.As Nieto asks at the end of his exposé, “Rappler’s funders are two government destabilizers. Now why did these financially savvy destabilizers giver Rappler money? For profit? For financial returns?”Then again, investors giving money to unprofitable tech companies has long been the norm. Take Snap, for example. The parent company of popular chat app Snapchat is the latest buzz in Silicon Valley reportedly filing for an Initial Public Offering (IPO) in which it plans to raise $3 billion.If this goal is achieved, Snap would be valued overall at up to 20 billion dollars. Not bad considering its founder Evan Spiegel once “stared down” Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s offer to take it over for $3 billion.What is remarkable about Snap’s market value is that it does not seem to be hinged on profitability. Indeed, as c|Net reports…Snap has never turned a profit since beginning commercial operations in 2011. As of December 31, it had an accumulated deficit of $1.2 billion. The company warns it expects future operating losses, and “may never achieve or maintain profitability.” To sum up: it’s never made any money and maybe never will.May never achieve or maintain profitability…Indeed, Snap employs more than 1,800 employees and is forecast to increase that number to sustain its growth. The metric most often quoted as its key asset is its user base and not much else. A quick search through various business and technology news sites yields very little insight into what exactly justifies its 20 billion dollar “value”.Again, enter Tiglao’s October 2016 articles. Though he did not elaborate on this he did briefly touch upon the most plausible explanation around why “savvy investors” would invest in a money-losing operation like Rappler…Ever wonder what Rappler’s “mood” charts are for? A source alleged that Rappler has been selling this “big-data,” the links between news stories and reported moves, to US firms.Though largely discredited now, the idea that “big data” could be used to predict the future — and win elections — was all the rage in the early- to mid-2010s. This blimp of a notion, likely peddled by “big data consultants” in shiny suits to “business-intelligence”-hungry corporations and, later, hapless clients in politics crashed in a fiery blaze following the historic loss of Hillary Clinton to Donald Trump in 2016. In that fiery blaze the credibility of the industry and the “analysis” of big-ticket mainstream media turned toast.The real story behind Rappler’s funding and the mystery of why anyone would invest millions in an inherently insolvent hipster “social news network” is likely to be around the same themes — the idea that Rappler could be used as a sophisticated intelligence-gathering tool for political machination masquerading as a glossy bastion of modern, ethical, next-generation “journalism”.“Obviously, it is not big data analytics that wins the election. Candidates do.” — Stanford professor Michal Kosinki (quoted by Bloomberg.com in No, Big Data Didn’t Win the U.S. Election)
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Get Real Philippines
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https://www.getrealphilippines.com/2017/02/people-asking-wrong-questions-rapplers-financial-performance/
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Donald Trump Congratulates Philippine President Duterte For Withdrawing From International Criminal Court
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['Pol Pinoy']
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14/03/2018 0:00
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Just minutes after Rodrigo Duterte announced that the Philippines was withdrawing from the International Criminal Court (ICC), U.S. President Donald Trump called the Philippine President to congratulate him.In a 10-minute phone conversation, Trump expressed his admiration for Duterte for his courage in joining the Philippines’ former colonial master the United States in rejecting membership in the ICC.Aside from the U.S., other countries that are not members or have withdrawn membership in the ICC include China, India and Indonesia, among others.Meanwhile, Senator Antonio Trillanes and Representative Gary Alejano have both checked in at separate hospital emergency rooms, complaining about hypertension following Duterte’s announcement.Trillanes and Alejano have traveled to the ICC headquarters in The Hague, Netherlands, to file a complaint against Duterte, accusing him of crimes against humanity in connection with the President’s war on drugs.Well, all that is now moot and academic.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2018/03/14/donald-trump-congratulates-philippine-president-duterte-for-withdrawing-from-international-criminal-court/
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Sec Andanar response will shock you, when correspondent of Inquirer claims that they are the largest newspaper in PH
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2017-01-25 14:54:42+08:00
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During a meeting of Filipino-Americans in Los Angeles, California, a correspondent from Philippine Daily Inquirer (PDI) asked a question to Presidential Communications Secretary Martin Andanar on his thoughts if the people still reading inside pages of a newspaper.She said that Mr. Andanar still works as a columnist in a newspaper where his article placed inside pages so he knows that someone still reading it.Secretary Andanar told the PDI Correspondent that on the internet, many people only read the headline and not the whole content of the news that made many confusion to the people.When Andanar asked about the numbers of circulation of the Philippine Daily Inquirer, the PDI Correspondent said that she don’t have the exact number, but she claims that the newspaper where she belongs is the largest newspaper company in the Philippines.But the Andanar’s respond is quite shocking and he told the correspondent that “Manila Bulletin is the largest” newspaper in the Philippines.The shocking response of Andanar made some Fil-Ams laugh and the others defended the answer of Andanar to the correspondent.After that, the correspondent moved to another question about the Duterte administration’s stand on Trump Administration’s anti-illegal immigrant policies.The next person who asked question to Andanar was Filipina-American and former actress G-Toengi who questioned the credentials of Mocha Uson as MTRCB Board MemberYou can watch the video here:Last week, a group of journalists blasts Andanar after he said that some headlines about the statement of President Rodrigo Duterte about Martial is quite misleading.They said that the Secretary must read not only the headline but also the whole content of the news.
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Pinoytrending Altervista
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https://pinoytrending.altervista.org/sec-andanar-response-will-shock-correspondent-inquirer-claims-largest-newspaper-ph/
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Human rights for hire
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['Oratio Imperata']
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2016-09-03 09:53:31+00:00
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Human rights are universal, applying to all human beings, right? Poor, rich, criminals, police, politicians, businessmen, shop owners, workers, students: everyone is entitled to the recognition and respect of his/her human rights. Human rights law, and law enforcement, exist to protect all.In the Philippines, the call to respect human rights is being used to impede President Duterte’s war against drugs and criminality. His critics accuse PDU30 of unleashing a national death squad with impunity. Some wonder where civility has gone, when the madness will end, and why most Filipinos lustily cheer news of drug-related killings. Perhaps, as a final blow to the traditional corrupt politicians whose job it was/is to address these same social problems (and, instead, profited from them in the past), most Filipinos see this as the final solution to end the prevalence of drug trafficking, drug-addiction, all sorts of heinous crimes and their umbilical cord to corrupt politicians, government officials, and members of the police, military, and the judiciary.I used to dismiss the growing hysterical frenzy as the traditional reaction of sore losers, but after giving this more thought, I am now convinced that Duterte’s detractors are behind the magnified allegations of human rights violations. Excessively distorted in their intellectual bias, these detractors upon seeing their golden geese fleeing or dropping like flies began labeling each death as an extrajudicial killing, a misnomer that Senator Cayetano brilliantly clarified in a senate hearing through a “patient” reading of Administrative Order (AO) 35 series of 2012:“Extra-Legal Killings (ELK) or Extra-Judicial Killings (EJK)—refer to killings wherein: a. The victim was either: i. A member of, or affiliated with an organization, to include political, environmental, agrarian, labor, or similar causes; or ii. An advocate of above-named causes; or iii. A media practitioner; or iv. Person(s) apparently mistaken or identified to be so. b. The victim was targeted and killed because of his/her actual or perceived membership, advocacy, or profession; c. The person/s responsible for the killing is a state agent or non-state agent; d. The method and circumstances of the attack reveal a deliberate intent to kill. Killings related to common criminals and/or the perpetration of their crimes shall be addressed by other appropriate mechanisms within the justice system.”Until a few months ago, these same killings were called murder, homicide, shootouts and riding-in-tandem hits. Now, every death associated with police efforts in drug raids is labeled extrajudicial killings or EJK. Why the sudden change in terminology?It’s the media, stupid, showing once again their corrupt paid-for-hire roots. We the people, who don’t believe all the s… media oozes out, blame them for this, for using EJKs loosely to discredit the President’s war against drugs and crimes.PDU30’s detractors continue to raise the flag of righteous indignation, hiring the services of human rights organization and advocates.Who exactly are these people?Media. United Nations. Commission on Human Rights. Religious groups and church leaders. Anti-Duterte supporters (or the sore losers of May 2016).Influencing, persuading, and convincing these diverse interest groups to get their message across makes them nothing but “Human Rights for Hire”.Paid hacks with their own selfish agenda under the guise of protecting the common good.How convenient it is to criticize Duterte despite the unbelievable feats achieved in his first 60 days as President. Never in my lifetime have I seen such an intense and focused effort to eliminate drugs and criminality. I am very surprised how gigantic is the illegal drug octopus in our country, and I never expected such a large-scale business actually existed, it’s tentacles slithering into so many pockets (and orifices). It is indeed a revelation for common people like me that this drug problem is a pandemic.I tremble in fear knowing that the drug menace has been around for decades. I tremble more in knowing that the drug lord and pushers are protected by the same people who are supposed to protect me and my family. I piss-in-my-pants and tremble when authorities downplay the problem as a health issue that can be solved with rehabilitation.OMG! They totally miss the point.There can be no peace and order in our country if the police, politicians, judges, government officials are corrupt. There can be no economic progress if scores of drug addicts continue to wreak havoc in our homes and our streets by killing, stealing and raping women and children. There are close to four million drug addicts in this country. Please give me at least one reason why our President’s war against drugs is not good.Don’t I and my family also have human rights?We have the right to a just and orderly society, a society built on the foundations of social justice and the common good.Wait, that’s not all.During the election campaign, I asked my wife why the opponents of Presidential candidate Duterte were unusually mum about his anti-drug problem platform. They were silent, which made me suspicious. Nobody cared. I theorized that, probably, most of the other candidates are connected to the drug-trade. My gut feel was strong that the drug syndicate went all the way up to the highest officials of the land.When President Duterte exposed the list of police, local government officials, and judges who are drug lord coddlers, I was not surprised. I was ecstatic that the news confirmed my suspicions, and at long last, we now have a leader who can throw these corrupt people into a place where they rightly belong: jail.The collective efforts of human rights-for-hire groups don’t seem to get any traction. I hope that one day, they realize the futility of their tricks, and that black propaganda does more harm than good in our fledging nation.According to the great German writer and statesman Johann Wolfgang Goethe: “Things that matter most must never be at the mercy of things that matter least”, a brilliant quote that best describes Duterte’s sense of priorities. What matters most is peace and stability in our country; what matters least are the criticisms and comments of the human rights-for-hire people.Human rights are universal, for all humans including me, and this is my right to express my opinion.You have this right too. Claim it. It’s yours. It’s free.Postscript: As I write this article, I received terrible news about the explosion in a Davao night market that killed 14 and injured many others. The terrorist group Abu Sayyaf claimed responsibility.As the President prepares to unleash hell, don’t be surprised if the human rights-for-hire groups call for the protection of the human rights of the Abu Sayyaf terrorists. And as for the ordinary Davaoeños who suffered from the terrorist act? I hope the human rights-for-hire groups don’t say the poor victims had it coming..
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Get Real Philippines
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https://www.getrealphilippines.com/2016/09/human-rights-hire/
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Bato orders meritorious promotion of hero cop PO2 Lantano
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2017-04-08 02:55:27+08:00
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Philippine National Police Director General Chief Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa would give what Police Officer 2 Joselito Andare Lantano deserves.Bato ordered the meritorious promotion for the agent of the Police Security and Protection Group PO2 Lantano who praised by the netizen after he singlehandedly prevented a robbery inside a bus in EDSA, Quezon City on Tuesday.PO2 Lantano was on board a Diamond Star Bus with plate no. UYB-132 traveling along EDSA when an armed criminal declared robbery.Quezon City Police District director, Chief Superintendent Guillermo Lorenzo T. Eleazar said that their investigation showed that the armed criminal fired his gun to the scared passengers, fortunately PO2 Lantano who is sitting near the bus driver immediately stood up and introduced himself as a police.But the armed robber quickly opened fire at the position of Lantano who decided to retaliate killing the suspect on the spot.Three gunshots wound quickly killed the suspect identified as Eduardo Gimenteza. PO2 Lantano also asked all the passengers to remain calm while he’s trying to find out if there still a remaining criminal inside the bus.When the cops who called by Lantano arrived, they caught two companions of the armed robber identified as James Medrona, 32 and Mark lee Mahinay, 27.They recovered one caliber .38 revolver and one fan knife from the arrested suspects.PO2 Lantano was labeled as “Hero Cop” for his heroic act that saved several passengers including students and old women.He’s also a recruit of PNP-Special Action Force on 1997.Gen. Dela Rosa said that the bravery and courage showed by the 44 year-old PO2 Lantano is worthy of emulation by all members of the police force.
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Pinoytrending Altervista
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https://pinoytrending.altervista.org/bato-orders-meritorious-promotion-hero-cop-po2-lantano/
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Agri Sec Manny Piñol Says PH Will Import Sili From Chile
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['Pol Pinoy']
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13/09/2018 0:00
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Agriculture Secretary Manny Piñol is a very busy man these days. First he has to deal with the short supply of NFA rice and the increasing prices of commercial rice. Then he also has to resolve the hot issue of the high prices of sili.Well, problem solved, as far as sili is concerned.Today, Piñol told The Adobo Chronicles that President Rodrigo Duterte has given the go signal for the Philippine government to import an undisclosed number of metric tons of sili from the South American country, Chile.Piñol said this would greatly alleviate the burden of many Filipinos regarding their supply of sili and ensure their continued enjoyment of popular and traditional cuisine such as Bicol Express, sisig, laing and many other local delicacies.Asked why PH chose to import from Chile instead of nearby countries like Thailand or Vietnam, Piñol said Duterte likes the rhyme between sili and Chile.Well, whatever works!
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2018/09/13/agri-sec-manny-pinol-says-ph-will-import-sili-from-chile/?share=email
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SARAH PALIN DEFENDS PRESIDENT OBAMA’S EXECUTIVE ACTIONS ON IMMIGRATION
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['Pol Pinoy']
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24/11/2017 0:00
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pilgrims from England.In addition, the former Vice Presidential candidate acknowledged that she herself comes from a family of immigrants. Her ancestry is English, with German and Irish. She also has remote Dutch ancestry, and extremely remote Scottish roots.“While we are a nation of laws, what is more important is that we are a nation of immigrants,” Palin said.Upon hearing the news, President Obama called Palin to thank her and invited her to have beer with him at The White House after the Thanksgiving holiday. Palin gladly accepted.All’s well that ends well.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2014/11/24/sarah-palin-defends-president-obamas-executive-actions-on-immigration/?share=email
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Ex-President NoyNoy Aquino Finally Breaks His Silence On The Dengue Vaccine Mess
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['Pol Pinoy']
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3/12/2017 0:00
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It could be the one issue that will define the true legacy of the NoyNoy Aquino administration: his approval to vaccinate hundreds of thousands of Filipino school children against the mosquito-borne Dengue infection.The Filipino people have been waiting for Aquino to say something about what could be the worst scandal in Philippine political history, one that has put children at risk for a potentially deadly infection.The Adobo Chronicles caught up with Aquino while he was sunbathing at the porch of his Times Street residence in Quezon City, and we asked him for his comment on this huge scandal.His answer: It’s the fault of Gloria Macapagal Arroyo (GMA).Which makes perfect sense. Everything that has gone wrong under Aquino’s presidency can be traced to GMA, as far as NoyNoy is concerned.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2017/12/03/ex-president-noynoy-aquino-finally-breaks-his-silence-on-the-dengue-vaccine-mess/#respond
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LOOK: List of politicians who voted ‘NO’ to Gina Lopez appointment as DENR Secretary
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2017-05-03 21:45:03+08:00
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Former DENR secretary Gina Lopez failed to pass the Commission on Appointments (CA) on Wednesday May 3 after four senators and all the lawmakers who are members of the CA voted no against the environmentalist.Lopez faced strong opposition from the big mining companies after she quickly ordered the closure of 23 mines and the suspension of the others.She also canceled future open pit mining projects in the Philippines.Netizens were surprised that the closest allies of President Rodrigo Duterte voted against the appointment of Gina Lopez and most of the members of the opposition supported her.This is the list of the names who voted on the faith of former DENR Secretary Gina Lopez according to ABS-CBN:VOTED YES:Chairman of CA Committee Sen. Manny Pacquiao Sen. Francis Pangilinan Sen. Franklin Drilon Sen. JV Ejercito Sen. Loren Legarda Sen. Bam Aquino Sen. Ralph Recto Sen. Vicente SottoVOTED NO:Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano Sen. Gringo Honasan Sen. Juan Miguel Zubiri Sen. Panfilo Lacson 7th District of Cavite Rep. Abraham Tolentino Davao Del Norte, 2nd District Rep. Antonio Floirendo Jr. Cebu, 4th District Rep. Benhur Salimbangon Ilo-ilo Rep. Jerry Treñas Davao Oriental, 2nd District Rep. Joel Mayo Almario Occidental Mindoro, Lone District Rep. Josephine Ramirez-Sato Party List – A TEACHER Rep. Julieta Cortuna Isabela, 1st District Rep. Rodolfo Albano III San Juan City, Lone District Rep. Ronaldo Zamora Cavite, 5th District Rep. Roy Loyola Manila, 6th District Rep. Rosenda Ann Ocampo Valenzuela City, 1st District Rep. Wes GatchalianSome sources that Senate President Koko Pimentel voted against Gina Lopez appointment but its not yet confirmed.Malacañang Palace respected the decision of the CA and they said that they will ‘leave it at that’People who supported Gina Lopez hopes that President Rodrigo Duterte make a way to put the environmentalist in another government post to continue her fight against illegal mining.It was also reported that some members of PDP-LABAN, the political party of President Rodrigo Duterte endorsed an alternative to Gina Lopez if she got rejected by the CA.
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Pinoytrending Altervista
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https://pinoytrending.altervista.org/look-list-politicians-voted-no-gina-lopez-appointment-denr-secretary/
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Aquino supporters are blocking Duterte’s War on Drugs
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2016-07-22 23:25:51+00:00
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Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s “war on drugs” has a problem. There is a noisy minority who is against it and bent on making Duterte look like the bad guy at every step of his campaign to rid the country of the drug scourge. As if it weren’t hard enough dealing with drug lords and other “drug personalities”, Duterte has to contend with detractors whose new-found “concern” for “human rights” comes across as just an outrage fad.Duterte’s detractors summarily label as “extrajudicial killings” (EJKs) the mounting incidences of homicides that make headline news nowadays. However when one looks underneath all the shrieking in social media, there is little hard evidence to link those homicides directly to illegally-conducted police operations. One would have expected some action from the families and friends of the “victims” of these alleged EJKs at the very least. Have there been any charges filed against the perpetrators of these alleged EJKs? Any real “investigative journalism” diligently and objectively conducted to unearth real facts on this matter?What is baffling about all this fashionable outrage over EJKs is the quickness to put up Duterte as the Evil Mastermind of it all. It is important to consider how most of the foot-stomping is coming from quarters that have, from the onset, been composed of the bleeding-heart emos who were politically-aligned against Duterte during the elections. Under that light, it really is not surprising how this cornerstone of Duterte’s campaign for the presidency was latched onto by the Opposition.Indeed, over the six years of former President Benigno Simeon ‘BS’ Aquino III’s presidency, the very same people who cry Bloody Murder today stood back in stunned silence as incidences of thievery, preventable death, and, yes, EJKs transpired on the back of astounding incompetency and evident criminal intent perpetrated right from the very top. In contrast, Duterte has been forthright about his intent, his approach, and his resolve to do what it takes to fight crime when he becomes president. Unlike Aquino whose embrace of a cadre of family members and friends whose culpability for the crimes the “Silent Majority” today remained silent about during his time was resolute, Duterte’s administration today exhibits a consistent upholding of the ideals of integrity and transparency espoused during his campaign.The most incredible position taken by those who decry this “war on drugs” is the idea that human rights have “died” within the first month of the Duterte presidency. This position is skewed unfairly towards the very criminals against which this “war” is being waged. On top of mere allegations, people are highlighting the “human rights” of the targeted criminals and forgetting that the scale of the community of real victims of the drug trade utterly dwarf these activists’ preferred victims. These real victims — those that Duterte’s “war” seeks to deliver justice to — were also entitled to their right to lead peaceful lives. The high-horsed flavour of “human rights” today’s social media activists parrot off textbooks written halfway around the world simply do not resonate with them.It is in these ordinary folk who aspire to no more than uneventful commutes to and from work everyday that Duterte’s mandate to do as he had promised finds its deep foundation.Truth be told, these “human rights activists” who spend their days screeching about EJKs suffer from a lack of perspective. The more than 200 allegedly drug-related deaths cited in the news (which are yet to be proven to be EJKs), is matched by the reported surrender of “over 10,000 self-confessed drug pushers and users” and almost 600 arrested in July.Even more important are revelations of the horrifying extent of the way the coddling this drug trade may have enjoyed from the past Aquino government. News is making the rounds today of Senator Leila De Lima’s ties to top-level drug honchos. But speculation over De Lima’s cozy relationship with these personalities while serving as Justice Secretary under Aquino were already rife long ago. A 2014 Manila Times report noted how the hut of an alleged friend of De Lima was “spared in a […] raid on the maximum security compound of the National Bilibid Prisons (NBP)in Muntinlupa City (Metro Manila) by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI)”.According to the source, the inmate- -Jaybee Niño Sebastian—resides in one of the most comfortable houses inside the compound. His kubol or hut has an entertainment room, kitchen, comfort room and an air-conditioned bedroom. NBI operatives on Monday swooped down on the cells of known drug lords Peter Co, Herbert Colangco and Jojo Baligad and confiscated illegal items including firearms, appliances and stash of cash. The raiding team, however, did not touch the condominium-like quarters of Sebastian, the source said.Manila Times columnist Bobi Tiglao wrote also in 2014 that De Lima should be fired over ‘Bilibid Hilton’ citing how, as Justice Secretary, she delivered nothing less than a “massive failure to manage our biggest prison” which, as a result, “has become a national embarrassment”.Not surprisingly, the drug situation that continues to plague Bilibid stains De Lima’s character to this day and, thankfully, is attracting long-overdue scrutiny. Solicitor General Jose Calida recently announced that he will be investigating De Lima over these alleged links. In Congress, a House resolution is in the works to call for the investigation of the “Bilibid Hilton” De Lima seemingly tolerated during her watch. Davao del Norte Congressman Pantaleon Alvarez has reportedly announced plans to file such a resolution that will call for “an investigation into the proliferation of drug use at the New Bilibid Prison (NBP) when Senator Leila de Lima was still justice secretary.”These revelations of coddling at the highest places in Philippine government along with the tangible removable of “drug personalities” from the Philippines’ city streets and country roads are the results the majority of Filipino voters counted on seeing when they gave Duterte his mandate. The nebulous notions of “human rights”, while noble in and of themselves in the right context, for now remain a mere curiosity to a crime-weary public today. As such, those who continue to regard — and make quaint noises surrounding — the relatively small picture of merely-alleged “extrajudicial killing” should get a grip. Otherwise, they will only make themselves irrelevant and undermine their own cause.[Photo courtesy Breitbart.com.]
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Get Real Philippines
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https://www.getrealphilippines.com/2016/07/aquino-supporters-blocking-dutertes-war-drugs/
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How is Duterte’s Impeachment case doing now?
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2017-05-22 16:33:41+08:00
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The House of Representatives’ justice committee on Monday unanimously approved its committee report on the dismissal of the impeachment complaint against President Rodrigo Duterte.A total of 17 lawmakers present during the hearing voted to approve the 15-page report, which found the complaint filed by Magdalo Rep. Gary Alejano sufficient in form but insufficient in substance.House justice committee chair Reynaldo Umali said this “formality” will effectively start the one year ban for any ouster try against the President.“By unanimous vote, the committee report on resolution dismissing the verified complaint for impeachment and supplemental complaint affidavit filed by Rep. Gary Alejano against President Rodrigo Duterte, effectively putting a one year ban on any and all impeachment complaints that may be filed against the president, is hereby approved unanimously,” Umali said.According to the committee report, the complaint was insufficient in substance because the recital of facts was “all mere hearsay” after Alejano admitted that he had no personal knowledge of the allegations he made in his complaint.The committee report will be forwarded to the House plenary for approval.The House justice committee last Monday voted to reject the impeachment complaint lodged against President Duterte for insufficiency in substance with a total of 42 votes.Alejano sought the ouster of Duterte for his state policy on illegal drugs which resulted in a spate of summary executions and extrajudicial killings; his alleged links in the vigilante killings by the Davao Death Squad; and his alleged PHP2.2 billion hidden wealth. Click to Watch Video Below:Alejano also filed a supplemental complaint on Duterte’s alleged failure to assert the country’s sovereign and maritime rights over disputed territories with China including Benham Rise, Panatag Shoal and the rest of the West Philippine Sea.Majority Leader Rodolfo Fariñas raised the issue of verification in Alejano’s complaint, which reads: “I/We hereby confirm and affirm that the material allegations made therein are true and correct of my/our own personal knowledge and as culled from authentic records.”Fariñas asked Alejano if he has personal knowledge over Duterte’s alleged hand in the extrajudicial killings and summary executions of more than 8,000 drug suspects as a result of the administration’s anti-drug campaign, as well as the 1,400 vigilante killings executed by the DDS.Alejano admitted that he has not witnessed the killings, but insisted that he has personal knowledge based on authentic records from open sources, policy statements, and media pronouncements of the President.“I have personal knowledge based on the testimonies and affidavits of witnesses,” Alejano said.Fariñas said Alejano “clearly has no personal knowledge” on the material allegations he made in his complaint, noting that it is riddled with “complicated quadruple hearsay.”“The material allegations, kung hearsay lang, sasayangin mo lang ang panahon namin dito (if these are hearsays, then you are just wasting our time)” said Fariñas.The majority leader warned that Alejano might face an ethics complaint and a perjury case because of his hearsay allegations.“You are producing statements under oath which are not your own, bawal po yan(This is unlawful),” Fariñas said.“You are now coming to us and in fact i am warning you, you may be subjected to ethics case here,” he added. (Filane Mikee Cervantes/PNA)
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Duterte Daily Stories
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http://duterte.today/duterte-impeachment-case/
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JUSTIN BIEBER, FLOYD MAYWEATHER INVEST TO FIND A CURE FOR SELFITIS
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['Pol Pinoy']
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9/5/2017 0:00
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the mental disorder that involves the obsessive-compulsive urge to take pictures of one’s self and post them on the marketed by a San Francisco-based company, RockLive. The app is an iOS-based selfie sharing network that can be downloaded free from Apple’s AppStore.While the app actually encourages selfies and may cause selfitis, Bieber and Mayweather have said that 100% of their investment earnings from RockLive will be donated to the National Institutes for Research to be used exlusively to find a cure for selfitis.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2014/05/09/justin-bieber-floyd-mayweather-invest-to-find-a-cure-for-selfitis/#respond
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God Finally Talked To COMELEC Chair Andy Bautista
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['Pol Pinoy']
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10/10/2017 0:00
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Commission on Elections Chair Andy Bautista, who has been accused by no less than his wife Patricia of having unexplained wealth, has resisted the clamor for him to quit his constitutional post, saying God has told him, “not yet.”Today, Bautista says he was resigning effective end of the year.God finally talked to him.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2017/10/10/god-finally-talked-to-comelec-chair-andy-bautista/#respond
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LOOK: List of people who faces complaint in International Criminal Court
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2017-04-25 02:34:54+08:00
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Edgar Matobato’s Lawyer Jude Sabio flew to the Netherlands and filed complaint against President Rodrigo Duterte before the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Monday, April 24, for alleged extrajudicial killings committed by the current administration.In the complaint entitled “THE SITUATION OF MASS MURDER IN THE PHILIPPINES, RODRIGO DUTERTE: THE MASS MURDERER”, that addressed to ICC prosecutor Fatou Bensouda, Sabio included the testimonies of the self-confessed former DDS member Edgar Matobato and retired cop Arthur Lascañas that already rejected by the senate after it was proven that they are only pure ‘hearsay’.Sabio said that Duterte’s killings in Davao has been continued in his national war on drugs.He said that the DDS murders and the recent extrajudicial killings happening in the Philippines since Duterte became the President have the same elements:“police participation and command” “a hitman or an unknown armed assailant”“a reward system for every killing” “a reward in cash” “a kill watch list” “collaboration between barangay (village) and police officials” “the cardboard sign and the face/body wrapped in packing tape” “the use of ‘riding in tandem’ motorcycle-riding assailants” “the use of hooded or masked assailants” “the planting of a gun and drugs”The President is not alone in the complaint filed by Jude Sabio and he said that some individuals also allegedly conspired in the killings happened in the Philippines.This are the list of the government officials who faces the complaint along with President DutertePhilippine National Police chief Director General Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre Senator Alan Peter Cayetano Senator Richard Gordon Solicitor General Jose Calida House Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez Former DILG Secretary Ismael Sueno National Bureau of Investigation Director Dante Gierran Senior Police Officer 4 Sanson Buenaventura Manila Police District Police Superintendent Royina Garma Police Superintendent Edilberto Leonardo
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Pinoytrending Altervista
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https://pinoytrending.altervista.org/look-list-people-faces-complaint-international-criminal-court/
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Jim Paredes Calls Bongbong Marcos A Copycat
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['Pol Pinoy']
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11/11/2018 0:00
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Self-proclaimed oppositionist Jim Paredes today called former Senator Bongbong Marcos a “copycat.”In a tweet to his followers, Paredes asked for comments regarding a photo he posted showing Marcos being “prayed-over.”In an email chat with The Adobo Chronicles, Paredes maintained that pray-overs are the exclusive domain of the Yellows. He pointed us to file photos showing the likes of Leni Robredo, Mar Roxas, Antonio Trillanes and Leila de Lima being prayed-over.We could not argue with Paredes. He has the “resibo” for his Twitter comment. Indeed, pray-overs seem to be a Yellow thing, and Marcos is a copycat.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2018/11/11/jim-paredes-calls-bongbong-marcos-a-copycat/
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The Pinoy Addiction To Drama And Why It Isn’t Helping The Country
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2016-05-25 22:33:11+00:00
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Bimbo #1: “Why are you here? Don’t you know that this house doesn’t belong to you?”Bimbo #2: “I’m the real heir to your family’s fortune! We were switched at birth, don’t you know? Now, I’m here to take it all back, including my husband!”Bimbo #1: “No, you can’t have him! I paid so much to impersonate and replace you!”Bimbo #2: “My husband is mine and mine alone!”Narrator: And the two Bimbos go at each other, slapping and pulling each other’s hair.This is all too often the kind of scenario I see on local TV programs marketed as “drama”. The themes and scenes all too often revolve around infidelity, revenge and general stupidity. Now, don’t get me wrong, I do like drama from time to time as well. However, with the way it saturates the Philippine media, one can help but notice how it has some subtle but still noticeable effect on the people who consume it regularly.Truth be told, I and a handful of others are beginning to agree that the Pinoy addiction to drama contributes at least somewhat to the overall deterioration of society. Now, I will say that it probably isn’t the only factor in Pinoy social deterioration, but through my observations, I can surmise that it certainly isn’t helping.As an example, let’s talk about the idea of burying former president Marcos among heroes. Alternatively, we can also discuss who actually killed Ninoy Aquino all those years ago. Ladies and gentlemen, how long has it been since those times and how long will we remain lost and stagnated in the past? It’s been more than thirty years now yet both issues remain unresolved and it seems that only a very few people want to seek closure about them. In sheer defiance of reason and goodwill, people keep both issues open like festering corpses laid to rot in the sun.Why? Because there are those of us who are addicted to this kind of thing. There are those of us who simply can’t let go of the past for fear that it will make them irrelevant in the present. There are those of us who hold on to family grudges, useless and destructive vices and general dysfunction simply because they’re too entertaining to let go of. Instead of avoiding drama and making things as efficient as possible, it’s sad to note that there are those of us who are actively seeking it out for misguided and all too often selfish reasons.Let’s be honest here, if we really want to progress in our lives, I think it’s time we set aside the drama of the past so we can build a better future for our country. While yes, I do enjoy the occasional drama (of course, they’re rarely the local brand) and I don’t think we should abolish them altogether but can’t we just keep them in our books and TV shows without letting them seep into our lives? Let’s keep drama as just entertainment and keep it out of our lives and aspirations.
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Get Real Philippines
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https://www.getrealphilippines.com/2016/05/pinoy-addiction-drama-isnt-helping-country/
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JEB BUSH: ANCHOR BABIES = ASIAN PEOPLE
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['Pol Pinoy']
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24/08/2018 0:00
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Realizing that his recent comments about ‘anchor babies’ could alienate him from Latino voters, Republican presidential candidate Jeb Bush, tried to distance himself from his own statement.Talking to reporters today, the younger brother of former President George W. Bush said that his comments pertained more to “Asian people,” suggesting that the practice of coming to the United States to give birth to anchor babies was an Asian thing.Asked if he had any factual basis that Asians are the ones resorting to anchor babies as a way to circumvent the U.S. immigration system, Bush said, “I don’t have to give you facts. Just look at one of my Republican presidential opponents, Piyush Jindal. He’s a poster boy for anchor babies.”
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2015/08/24/jeb-bush-anchor-babies-asian-people/
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THE ADOBO TOUR PART 4: MADAM TUSSAUDS WAX MUSEUM WANTS TO REPLICATE MARCOS CRYPT
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['Pol Pinoy']
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21/02/2018 0:00
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to the poor people of the Philippines.Already, Bureau of Internal Revenue Commissioner Kim Henares has her eyes set on the potential donation from the Madam Tussauds. Always vigilant, this taxwoman!
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2015/02/21/the-adobo-tour-part-4-madam-tussauds-wax-museum-wants-to-replicate-marcos-crypt/?share=email
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Worried About A Low Turnout At His Inauguration, Donald Trump Gives Away Free Trips To D.C.
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['Pol Pinoy']
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7/1/2017 0:00
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Not only is President-elect Donald Trump worried about the lack of A-1 performers, he is also afraid there will be a low turnout at his January 20 inauguration.The last thing he would like to see happen is for more people to join the Million Women March scheduled in D.C. the day after his swearing-in ceremony.To remedy the situation, Trump is giving away free trips to D.C. to all his supporters who would chip in at least $3, as seen in this email message below.To increase your chances for a free trip, go to Trump’s Twitter page, retweet one his posts and add the phrase, “Free Trip.”
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2017/01/07/worried-about-a-low-turnout-at-his-inauguration-donald-trump-gives-away-free-trips-to-d-c/?share=email
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Filipinos are happy for a “strongman” to lead them and have redefined the term to mean a GOOD thing
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['Oratio Imperata']
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2018-05-09 04:15:19+00:00
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It still remains no mystery why current Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte enjoys the full support of a majority of Filipino voters. Duterte comes across as strong. He acts and decides and does not dither in his messaging. He has exhibited this character from Day One of his campaign in the lead up to the 2016 elections and has remained consistently in character throughout his presidency since then. That sort of consistency can only be sustained when one is bent on real leadership and not just on mere politics. And, as is evident thus far, Duterte has not deferred to the politics of the status quo and, instead, has steered off-course from that status quo to a degree never seen before.In the process of going about his business, Duterte has steamrolled his way over many sacred political cows notable of which are our deference to Western-styled “liberalism” and the one-way relationship with Western Europe Filipinos have been subject to for so long. We can see the effects of this in the way the Philippine Opposition now helplessly cries out for a lifeline from their Western European “allies”. That quaint separation anxiety that is now inducing those bratty shrill cries from the Opposition had already become an overtold story thanks to the dramatics of Rappler CEO Maria Ressa. However, it should be highlighted that the key feature of this divergence from the edict of Western liberals is a redefinition of the notion of “strongman”.The term “strongman” has, until now, been regarded as a bad thing from the perspective of Western liberals. That notion had been deeply-ingrained in Filipinos’ minds over the several decades that the “yellow” narrative of the Aquino-Cojuangco clan enjoyed a virtual monopoly over the national discourse. That narrative equated being strong and decisive as “tyrannical” and being soft and forgiving as “democratic”. It seems it wasn’t enough that the ascent to power of Duterte proved that Filipinos had finally gotten sick of all that traditional thinking. Perhaps that recent cover feature published by TIME Magazine and the opposite-to-the-expected effect it had on Filipinos proves it again. To the consternation of the Opposition, many Filipinos regarded the “strongman” label TIME slapped on Duterte as a source of pride — pride in being supporters of a strong leader.What is interesting is how many “thought leaders” of the Opposition derided Duterte supporters for not “getting” the message TIME cover was trying to convey. In reality it is the Opposition that had, once again, failed to get it and continue to miss what is really going on today. The reality is, Filipinos don’t see Duterte’s “strongman” leadership as a bad thing.That Filipinos find safety and security in his strong leadership and continue to validate it in survey after survey is already legend by itself. Looking beyond that and beyond affirmations of approval and popularity delivered by survey firms, Duterte actually clearly demonstrates what strong leadership is in the way he manages his staff. In stark contrast to the manner with which his predecessor, former President Benigno Simeon ‘BS’ Aquino III coddled and even took falls for his buddies in his administration, Duterte has shown a wherewithal to take strong administrative measures to deal with sub-standard performance amongst his leadership team. While Aquino allowed the scandals of massive pork barrel thievery, tragic military and police operation failures, and wholesale mismanagement of key transport infrastructure assets to roll-off the well-oiled hides of his kabarkadas and kamaganaks, Duterte had so far overseen the swift relief of errant public officials and Cabinet members from of their duties.Most important of all, it takes a true strongman to take the helm and turn his ship towards a completely different course. That, again, the Opposition are lurching noisily as the ship they once sloppily-captained lists and groans as it turns towards a new horizon simply validates that real change is currently in effect. Real change that reforms, after all, often costs the once-powerful. These are people who have the power to churn up the most noise in any process of reform. Suffice to say, the noisiest of the lot are, in fact, the increasingly disenfranchised cliques of once-comfy oligarchs (and their hangers-on) who are left outside of the comfort zone of the court they once held in the halls of power.The best thing Filipinos can do for now is hang on while the ship that is their country settles into its new course and accelerates to cruising speed. In the hands of a strongman, that in itself, is a challenging maneuver. In the hands of a weakman, practically an impossibility — which is why it is only now, after a long time, that Filipinos are seeing that real change. Again, they just need to hang. The ride won’t be smooth, but it is well worth the journey.
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Get Real Philippines
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https://www.getrealphilippines.com/2018/05/filipinos-are-happy-for-a-strongman-to-lead-them-and-have-redefined-the-term-to-mean-a-good-thing/
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EDITORIAL: Ah, Freedom Of Speech
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['Pol Pinoy']
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1/11/2016 0:00
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Ah, freedom of speech. The world wide web has given it the platform to flaunt itself, and to flourish. Netizens are enjoying the opportunity to say what they want to say and are out to test the limits of their freedom, if there are any.The pros and the cons equally take to social media to make their case to praise as well as to condemn. They are feeling the power of their word or of their signature. Even a simple thumbs up or emoji gives them the satisfaction of having their thoughts and feelings made known to the world.The legitimate news media are feeling threatened. Now, they are hardly the only source of news. At the same time, news takes on a different meaning, depending on its source. Fact-checking is no longer a luxury but a necessity.In the Philippines, which has one of the world’s highest percentage of citizens connected to the Internet, we have seen a digital divide — not the original concept of who has or doesn’t have access to the web. Rather, it is a divide that separates one side of politics from the other.One is either pro-Duterte or anti-Duterte, a “yellowtard” or a “Dutertard.” You either follow Mocha Uson or Raisa Robles, Cynthia Patag or Sass Rogando Sassot, Secretary Andanar or Senator Trillanes. Boxing fan or not, you are either pro or against Senator Manny Pacquiao.Filipinos have learned to use online petitions to seek change or status quo.Early on, pro-Aquino tour guide-turned-activist Carlos Celdran petitioned Rodrigo Roa Duterte to resign, even before he actually assumed the presidency. Celdran gathered some 5,000 signatures. Meanwhile, a counter-petition registered 8,000 supporters.In another petition that failed to gain ground, Catholic Filipinos were asked to sign a demand for Duterte to resign or be impeached. It gained just about 300 signatures.Mimicking Celdran’s Duterte resignation petition, a self-described Filipino American human rights lawyer residing in the San Francisco Bay Area just posted a call for Filipinos worldwide to demand that the president step down. Ted Laguatan’s petition has over a thousand signatures as of this writing.But nothing has shown the digital divide more than the ongoing rift between Uson fans and her critics. A petition asking Facebook to shut down her political blog reached as many as 33,000 supporters. But then, a counter-petition authored by a Filipina living in Canada, generated 35,000 signatures.In tweets and op-ed pieces published on Rappler, its CEO Maria Ressa made the case that it was “time to take back the Internet.”But the question for Ressa is: “From whom?” From the pros or the cons? Because in either case, what will be taken away is precisely the freedom of speech that allowed her and her media organization to flourish in the online world.In other online news, have you heard about the letter asking the Miss Universe Organization to cancel its planned beauty pageant in Manila this coming January? It was on the grounds that the atmosphere under the Duterte administration is not conducive to an international competition for women. Well, that too has divided the country, although we suspect, unequally — with the pro-beauty pageant Filipinos having the upper hand…(The opinions expressed in this editorial are those of The Adobo Chronicles only. Any similarity to actual opinions by others is purely coincidental.)
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2016/11/01/editorial-ah-freedom-of-speech/?share=email
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Cory Aquino Sainthood: Vatican Investigating ‘Miracle’ At U.P. Chapel
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['Pol Pinoy']
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27/09/2017 0:00
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The Roman Catholic Church usually requires two confirmed miracles before anyone is canonized as a saint. It is a requirement that has been a stumbling block to the clamor by some to make the late President Cory Aquino the next Filipino saint.At least one miracle is now being attributed to Aquino, and The Vatican is investigating.On September 21 2017, politicians aligned with the Liberal Party and other opposition groups gathered at the University of the Philippines Chapel in Diliman, Quezon City — far from the maddening crowd of the Luneta Rally commemorating the 45th anniversary of tbe proclamation of Martial Law by the late Ferdinand E. Marcos.In the middle of the church service, dozens of those present reported seeing a yellow transformation of politicians, including ex-President NoyNoy Aquino, Vice President Leni Robredo and Senators Franklin Drilon, Kiko Pangilinan and Bam Aquino.Their white shirts suddenly turned a bright, blinding yellow just as Cory’s name was mentioned in prayer by the presiding priest.Reached for comment by The Adobo Chronicles, the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) said, “We don’t comment on ongoing investigations.”
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2017/09/27/cory-aquino-sainthood-vatican-investigating-miracle-at-u-p-chapel/#respond
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Raissa Robles Quits Investigative Journalism To Become An Advice Nurse
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['Pol Pinoy']
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14/12/2016 0:00
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She likes to be called an “investigative journalist,” although one might argue that her political blog seems to be confined to “investigating” people whom she does not agree with, like President Duterte, as well as issues contrary to her jaundiced political views.Today, Raissa Robles announced that she was quitting investigative journalism to pursue a dream career — that of an advice nurse.With this shift in her career, Robles hopes that she will gain more likes for her social media account. She is aiming to surpass the reader engagements of political blogger Mocha Uson.In her first post as an advice nurse, Robles tackles the issue of Fentanyl, a prescription drug that is used by patients suffering from severe pain as a result of certain medical conditions.It is an impressive first piece by Robles where she cuts and pastes medical and scientific information culled from sources like Wikipedia. In her post, she includes her own personal expert analysis of the drug in question.Her first subject in her advice column? President Duterte, of course!She makes the case for Duterte as someone addicted to drugs, presumably Fentanyl.Our best wishes to Ms. Robles on her new-found career!
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2016/12/14/raissa-robles-quits-investigative-journalism-to-become-an-advice-nurse/
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Steve Harvey’s Repeat Nightmare
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['Pol Pinoy']
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15/01/2017 0:00
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The predictions are in for the 65th Miss Universe Pageant to be held in Manila on January 29 (January 30 Philippine time), and television host Steve Harvey is having nightmares.We all know what happened last year when Harvey mistakenly announced Colombia as the new Miss Universe. He boldly admitted his error on live television, declaring instead that the Philippines ‘ Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach was indeed the real winner.Fast forward to 2017.The premiere beauty pageant site, Missosology, has released its official top picks to win the crown.Top favorite to succeed Wurtzbach is Miss Colombia Andrea Tovar. And the first runner-up? Miss Philippines Maxine Medina.Or is it the other way around?Well, we just have to wait for Harvey’s official error. Oh, we meant to say official announcement.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2017/01/15/steve-harveys-repeat-nightmare/
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SYNCHRONIZED RICE PLANTING TO DEBUT AT 2018 ASIAN GAMES, PHILIPPINES GOING FOR THE GOLD
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['Pol Pinoy']
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14/08/2018 0:00
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“Planting rice is never fun, bent from morn till the set of sun…”These are lyrics from a Filipino folk song about rice farming, an industry that is shared by many countries in Asia, especially where rice is a major staple.While modern farming technology is now being used in some rice-producing countries, manual rice planting is still the norm in the Philippines and elsewhere in Asia. It has, in fact become a synchronized sport, as seen in this video.When the 2018 Asian Games are staged in Jakarta, Indonesia, a new sports competition will make its debut: synchronized rice planting. Expect to see the best of the best from the Philippines, China, Vietnam, Malaysia and Indonesia.The Philippines’ team is going for the gold medal in this new sport, complete with original Pilipino music (OPM).The next Asian Games were supposed to be held in Hanoi, Vietnam, but the country withdrew its winning bid to host because of economic problems. Indonesia then stepped up and won the privilege to host in the city of Jakarta.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2015/08/14/synchronized-rice-planting-to-debut-at-2018-asian-games-philippines-going-for-the-gold/#respond
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CHINA FINDS ALLY IN NEW PHILIPPINE NAVY CHIEF
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['Pol Pinoy']
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12/8/2018 0:00
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China is saluting a new ally in its expansionist and illegal activities in the South China Sea: the newly-installed Philippine Navy chief!Rear Admiral Caesar Taccad declared on Monday that Beijing is merely guarding its own interests and that no expansion is happening in the region.“They have been there for a long time and they are guarding what they think is their interest in the South China Sea. No expansion is happening. They are just pursuing their interest,” he said.Taccad made the remarks as he took over his new post at a ceremony on Monday.China is involved in territorial disputes with the Philippines and other Asian countries over islands in the South China Sea, called The Spratlys.Philippine President NoyNoy Aquino, who was present when Taccad made the remarks, was rendered puzzled and speechless.Did Aquino appoint the wrong navy chief?
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2015/08/12/china-finds-ally-in-new-philippine-navy-chief/?share=email
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Senator Grace Poe Denies That Her Son Burned His $20K Limited Edition Nike Shoes
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['Pol Pinoy']
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21/02/2016 0:00
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Recently, The Adobo Chronicles reported that presidential candidate Senator Grace Poe’s son, Brian Llamanzares, drew flak online for posting on his Instagram a picture of him wearing a pair of shoes worth an estimated $19,999.99 on eBay. It was supposed to be a 2011 Limited Edition Nike Mag 10 Back to thie Future Martyi McFly shoes.Now, with the controversy surrounding Manny Pacquiao’s comments about gay men and women and about same-sex marriage, Nike has dropped the boxer and congressman from its celebrity endorsers.Nike’s action elicited mixed responses from Filipinos, and one camp in Cebu City burned their Nike shoes in public in protest of the megabrand sports company’s firing of Pacquiao.Today, Senator Poe denied that her son’s Limited Edition Nikes were among those set ablaze in Cebu.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2016/02/21/senator-grace-poe-denies-that-her-son-burned-his-20k-limited-edition-nike-shoes/#respond
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LP’s Batangas Gubernatorial Bet Mark Leviste Caught Faking Pulse Asia Survey
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2016-02-24 15:59:10+00:00
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Hot diggity! Yeah just gotta love the Mar Roxas’ and Noynoy Aquino’s part of the Liberal Party, they’re a ton of laughs and they’re getting funnier every day.If I am not mistaken, it was only the other day when, in an attempt to prove that his rival Jejomar Binay had failed to curb the drug problem in Makati, he inadvertently hit current Makati City Mayor Romulo “Kid” Pena when he said that drug trafficking was still rampant in the country’s premiere corporate and financial district.Mayor Pena is supposed to be one of Roxas’ or LP’s man on the ground in Makati and it would have been better if “undramatic” Mar had made claims that Pena had succeeded in reducing drug trafficking under his short term. But alas, Roxas must have either been pikon or too piqued to think straight that he let his real character show — self-absorbed, entitled, and weak.Anyhoo, so much for Makati and word is that since Pena is on his way out anyway because he is certainly no match for the Binays, in Roxas’ mind he can dish out as much crap on Pena as he felt he needed to.I guess that’s how you’re treated if you allow yourself to be prostituted in some political ploy.Anyway, it seems Roxas really has no grasp of politics on the local level and in trying to create whatever leverage he can by using the good ole Equity of the Incumbent, his campaign organization misjudged a few characters which enabled them to be associated with the straight path of the Liberal Party of the Philippines.AS IF that dancing girls simulating sex acts on stage with local leaders of the Liberal Party in Laguna wasn’t enough of an embarrassment, further down south of Metro Manila is another Liberal Party local leader who is wearing egg on his face.Apparently Mark Leviste, Batangas Vice Governor who is gunning for the top provincial post being vacated by “Star For All Seasons” Vilma Santos Recto is in hot water for faking a survey by Pulse Asia Research Inc..Local Batangas weekly Frontpage, in its February 15 to 21, 2016 issue, headlined Leviste’s claim that the popular – albeit often controversial – pollster that he was numer one in the southern province’s gubernatorial race. Here’s the main excerpt of the story – originally in Pilipino and translated by yours truly:Leviste #1 in Pulse Asia Survey Batangas – Vice Governor and gubernatorial candidate Mark Leviste has maintained the number one position in the surveys conducted, including that of Pulse Asia last December 15, 2015. In a press conference last Tuesday, Leviste boasted that he was still number one in the surveys, including that of Pulse Asia where he garnered 44% compared to his opponents Hermilando Mandanas 26%; Leandro Mendoza 15%; Nicanor Briones 15% from 1,200 respondents with a+/- 2.7% error margin. After the Pulse Asia survey Senator Ralphy Recto commissioned another survey by a Manila-based independent survey group, Consumer Vibes, where Leviste garnered 42%; Mandanas – 28%; Mendoza 16%; Briones 12% and 2% undecided. “Note that the results of the Pulse Asia survey in December and the Recto-commissioned survey are practically identical, considering the +/- 2.7% error margin,” Leviste explained…Clear enough. But comes now Pulse Asia, through its Research Director Ana Marie L. Tabunda, which issued a disclaimer to the Frontpage people, saying that the survey organization never conducted a survey in Batangas covering those dates:23 February 2016 MS. TINA GANZON Editor-in-chief FRONTPAGE FRC Bldg. #12 A. Pastor Road Brgy. Pallocan, West Batangas Batangas City Dear Ms. Ganzon: This is with reference to a news article written by Arnell Ozaeta that appeared in your weekly paper dated February 15-21, 2016 entitled Leviste #1 sa Pulse Asia survey. The article reported on a Batangas survey allegedly conducted by our organization in December 2015. Please be informed that Pulse Asia Research, Inc. did not conduct the pre-electoral survey referred to in said article. We did not conduct a survey of that magnitude during that period in Batangas. In the interest of fair play and responsible journalism, may we ask that you rectify this unfortunate error in an equally prominent news story in a subsequent issue of your publication. In the future, should there be survey findings attributed to or alleged to have come from Pulse Asia, we suggest that you check out the information first by calling us at 927-0028 to 29 or emailing [email protected]. Thank you.Very truly yours, Ana Maria L. Tabunda Research Director Pulse Asia Research, Inc.Hala! The Liberal Party’s (LP) top standard bearer and manok of Senator Ralph Recto and his wife Ate Vi caught in a super lie? A very compromising and embarrassing position for all!Well, it isn’t the first time Mark Leviste has been caught in an awkward position. The nephew of convicted killer and former Batangas Governor Jose Antonio “Tony) Leviste (did we mention ex love of Senator Loren Legarda? And out on parole under the PNoy administration? And Mark’s a “Jose Antionio” namesake?) is subject of an investigation by the Department of Justice when his ranch property in Lipa City was raided by joint elements of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) and the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) in November 2012 because it was being used as a major shabu laboratory.Mark and his father, Conrad (twin brother of Tony), filed separate affidavits with the DOJ denying involvement in the illegal drug operation, both saying they leased out the property to a Jorge Torres.Well, the reason for the raid was because the PDEA-NBI was indeed searching for this Torres character who has been under surveillance for his high living (millions in bets in cockfights) and his connections to the Torres drug cartel of Mexico. Seems like drugs and cockfights are common factors of Filipino and Mexican crime culture.In any case, the DOJ/ NBI, under then Secretary Lilia De Lima, of course, has since fallen silent on this investigation. Of course, Del Lima is running under LP’s senatorial slate and has resurfaced for a sweet campaign selfie with Mark in his Facebook page.Another rut Mark Leviste has found himself in is his conviction by faking a bomb scare in the Batangas Provincial Capitol. A pretty funny charge, if you think about it, but not until you realize it’s a criminal offense, and conviction makes you just that: A CRIMINAL. It’s under appeal right now at the Court of Appeals. But who knows, something like that can just throw a monkey-wrench in a coveted political position.Hmmmm… Batangas is turning out to be pretty interesting.
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Get Real Philippines
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https://www.getrealphilippines.com/2016/02/lps-batangas-gubernatorial-candidate-mark-leviste-caught-faking-pulse-asia-survey-saying-hes-number-one/#comments
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‘I CAN’T GET ELECTED BECAUSE I’M DUMB,’ MICHELE BACHMANN ADMITS
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['Pol Pinoy']
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20/02/2017 0:00
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Michele Bachmann, representative from Minnesota and a candidate for the 2012 Republican nomination for president, is in the news yet again, this time because of sweeping sexist and racist statements she told reporters regarding the U.S. presidential elections.Bachmann said that America was not ready for a woman president, alluding to Hillary Clinton who is believed to be the frontrunner for the Democratic nomination for president in 2016. She also said that Barack Obama was elected president only because white people felt guilty about slavery.Pressed by reporters on whether she was planning to seek the Republican presidential nomination again in 2016, Bachmann admitted that she can’t get elected because she’s dumb. “I’ve come to this reality for quite some time now,” she told reporters, “so I’m quite fine with giving up the contest in favor of our Republican boys’ club. But what I won’t give up is my title as ‘Queen of the Tea Party.'” She is the founder of the House Tea Party Caucus.“Just like the Queen of England, Ms. Bachmann likes to be addressed as ‘Your Highness,’ aides told The Adobo Chronicles.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2014/02/20/i-cant-get-elected-because-im-dumb-michele-bachmann-admits/
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THE CURIOUS CASE OF WHITENING SOAPS IN THE PHILIPPINES
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['Pol Pinoy']
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3/5/2017 0:00
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from Boracay to Puerto Princesa. They also pay top dollars (or whatever their currency is) to invest in bronzers (think U.S. Speaker John Boehner) or book sessions at tanning salons, ignoring warnings about UV rays-induced skin cancer.Not so in the Philippines. White is better, especially among women who aspire to be on film, television, or to become beauty queens.Whitening soaps have become priced items in the Philippines that many local and foreign soap manufacturers have invested millions of dollars to come up with products that promise whiter skin. Fruit-based soaps (papaya, citrus and others) as well as chlorine-based products have become popular in recent years.Whitening soaps have also been among the top requests from Filipinas to their relatives in the U.S. and elsewhere when the latter ship balikbayan boxes back home.Is this just a temporary trend or a residue from the Philippines’ colonial past?We encourage our readers to weigh in by commenting.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2014/05/03/the-curious-case-of-whitening-soaps-in-the-philippines/
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Duterte’s promise of change: it is Filipinos’ duty to ensure it is delivered lawfully
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2016-05-08 14:36:40+00:00
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One thing’s for sure, the Philippines’ elite Establishment is unnerved by the show of power that was leading presidential candidate Rodrigo Duterte’s insanely successful miting de avance held Saturday, 7th May 2016 at the Luneta. More than anything else, it was renewed Filipino nationalism on display, with the red-white-and-blue colours dominating above any semblance of partisanism if any at all. If this was Filipino nationalism re-discovered on such a scale not seen since Independence Day in 1946, it says something about the the nature of the fear struck into the hearts of the Philippines’ entrenched oligarchy and the self-appointed members of its so-called “civil society”.Duterte’s ascent to power highlights the confronting reality that the 1986 EDSA “revolution” was never a true revolution in the real sense of the word. Now that the hot air in the perception that the “holy sacrifice” of the Aquino-Cojuangco clan owned the only “fight” worth fighting by the Filipino had finally been sucked out of the Yellow bubble, it is plain as day today that there really was nothing revolutionary about Cory Aquino’s “democracy”. All it did was oversee a musical chair of oligarchs, all the while keeping the pie being divvied amongst them out of the reach of most ordinary Filipinos.The Second Aquino Presidency led by Cory’s only son, President Benigno Simeon ‘BS’ Aquino III promised, back in 2010, that all that will change under his watch — that the roadblock to inclusive prosperity would be removed. Under Aquino’s daang matuwid (straight path) mantra, came the promise that the elimination of that singular roadblock to inclusive prosperity, corruption (we were told), would be implemented. Thus, the Son of Cory, put forth yet another myth — that this walking down the “straight path” and the smiting of “corruption” to pave the way for universal prosperity was the revolution his administration would oversee.That myth has since been busted. It took just six years for Filipinos to discover the abject hollowness of BS Aquino’s Daang Matuwid. With that disillusionment over yet another set of lofty promises being broken came the creeping in of feelings of revulsion towards Aquino’s colours — his yellow banners and the emo rhetoric surrounding them. It is much like how a former lover’s sweet nothings make one’s skin crawl when one recalls the memory of these words being whispered in one’s ear.The key takeaway from Saturday’s Duterte Grand Rally lies in the words of his former professor Jose David Lapuz who recalled how Duterte learned at San Beda Law School, “Ang batas ay may lakas.” (“the law has strength”) but that nowadays, “ang tingin natin sa batas ay may butas” (“we see the law as full of loopholes”). He then asserts that rather than focusing on finding loopholes in the Law as many politicians do today…Kay Duterte, hahanapin niya ang lakas ng batas and strongly, forcefully, vigorously, [enforce the law], subalit, siya ang kumakatawan sa pantay-pantay na pagtangkilik ng batas. Mayaman, mahirap, guwapo, hindi guwapo — pantay-pantay na pagtangkilik. Iisa ang Pilipino nation.[Translated: Duterte will draw upon the full strength of the law and strongly, forcefully, vigorously enforce it and embody its consistent equal applcation to all whether rich, poor, good looking or not so good looking. All will be equal in the application of the law as the Filipino nation is one nation in its eyes.]Thus the challenge to Filipinos in their choice of Rodrigo Duterte as 16th President of the Republic of the Philippines is to hold him to his former teacher’s words. Duterte has demonstrated that he wields the awesome political capital needed to effect the change his supporters maintain “is coming”. As a leader, he will be judged on the basis of that promise. As his people, Filipinos are duty-bound to ensure he fulfils that promise within the framework of the law that Lapuz asserts will be the source of the strength of the Duterte administration. On the ability to fulfil that duty as citizens of a democracy, all Filipinos will be judged.This is the pact between leadership and citizenship in a true democracy. How the Philippines upholds its democracy and, at the same time, draws upon the evident strength of Duterte’s leadership and mandate will define the quality of the much-anticipated revolutionary change at hand that was denied the Filipino back in 1986.The fear being fomented by Duterte’s detractors that his will be an authoritarian vigilante government is a cop-out from the citizen’s duty to her democratic country. Rather than succumb to that fear, Filipinos owe it to themselves to embrace this fear, overcome it, and step up to their duty to the Republic and get the best out of their next president, Rodrigo Duterte.
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Get Real Philippines
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https://www.getrealphilippines.com/2016/05/dutertes-promise-change-filipinos-duty-ensure-delivered-lawfully/
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PNP chief Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa to be the next Bureau of Corrections chief
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2017-12-13 11:18:03+08:00
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President Rodrigo Duterte confirmed that Philippine National Police Director General chief Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa would be the next chief of the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor)The news about the next job of the soon-to-retire PNP leader was confirmed by Duterte itself on Wednesday.Even Special Assistant to the President (SAP) Bong Go confirmed the news.Duterte announced it during the Christmas Party of the Malacañang Press Corps yesterday.Yesterday, Bato described that President Duterte would give him the most challenging job in the government after he retires from PNP.He said that the President repeatedly offered him the job and said he could not say no to the Chief Executive.According to the sources, President Rodrigo Duterte trusted Dela Rosa to do the most challenging task to stop illegal drug activities inside the New Bilibid Prison and other prison facilities in the country.Duterte said that being the BuCor chief is the trickiest position in government, he added that many BuCor heads finished their term without resolving the drug trafficking inside the national penitentiary.The President also wants Dela Rosa to take “direct orders” from him in managing the prisons in the Philippines.Last year, the authorities discovered that several drug lords were still continuing their illegal drug business inside the national penitentiary by bribing the jail officials and even the former Department of Justice Secretary and now Senator Leila De Lima.Several months after the action packed congress investigation on the proliferation of illegal drugs inside the National Bilibid Prison, drug lords have reportedly resumed their operations and several illegal contraband were still surpassed the security of the national penitentiary.Bato would be replaced by Deputy Director General Ramon Apolinario next year as PNP chief.
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Pinoytrending Altervista
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https://pinoytrending.altervista.org/pnp-chief-ronald-bato-dela-rosa-next-bureau-corrections-chief/
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EJKs In The Philippines Worse Than Reported By The News Media
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['Pol Pinoy']
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27/02/2018 0:00
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The extra-judicial killings (EJKs) in the Philippines could even be worse than the 7,000 to 15,000 deaths some claim to be the result of President Rodrigo Duterte’s war on drugs.Now, it appears that EJKs could reach hundreds of thousands, even millions.As a result of the Philippine government’s all-out war against Dengue, mosquitoes carrying the dreaded virus have been exterminated by agencies of the government. Even private homes and citizens have actively participated in the killing of mosquitoes in areas where they abound. All this, without due process.Senator Antonio Trillanes and Representative Gary Alejano are reportedly considering amending their complaint filed in the International Criminal Court accusing Duterte of crimes against humanity. The duo wants to include EJKs resulting from the Duterte government’s efforts to eradicate Dengue-carrying mosquitoes across the country.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2018/02/27/ejks-in-the-philippines-worse-than-reported-by-the-news-media/
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As Philippines’ Population Grows, So Does Its Land Mass
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['Pol Pinoy']
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12/2/2016 0:00
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Filipinos learn in school that their country is composed of 7,101 islands (at low tide). Now, geography books may have to be revised.The Philippines’ population is fast increasing, reaching over 100 Million as of the latest population census. But not to worry, its land mass is also increasing!The National Mapping and Resource Information Authority discovered 400 more islets in a series of mapping research.Environment Secretary Ramon J.P. Paje made this remark in his speech at the ongoing Philippine Environment Summit at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City on Wednesday. Paje told summit participants the country is now officially composed of 7,500 islands as he reported on the state of the Philippine environment.The National Mapping and Resource Information Authority (Namria) confirmed that using Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar (IfSAR), the agency was able to “discover” more than 400 previously “unknown” islands in various parts of the country.An attached agency of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), Namria is mandated to provide the public with mapmaking services, and to act as the central mapping agency, depository and distribution facility for natural resources data in the form of maps, charts, texts and statistics.Now if only Filipinos stop congregating in overcrowded Metro Manila and other urban centers, and move to one of these oftentimes uninhabited islands, it would solve many of the country’s social and economic problems.And they need to do it quickly before the big corporations start developing these islands into expensive resorts for tourists.So while China illegally ‘creates’ artificial islands in the disputed South China Sea territories, the Philippines just does it very casually with the help of Mother Nature. And mapping services.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2016/02/12/as-philippines-population-grows-so-does-its-land-mass/?share=email
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KARL ROVE APOLOGIZES TO HILLARY CLINTON, ADMITS HE HAS BRAIN DAMAGE
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['Pol Pinoy']
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14/05/2017 0:00
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Republican strategist Karl Rove publicly questioned Hillary Clinton’s health last week, raising concerns about the damage she sustained during a fall in December 2012 that doctors say resulted in a blood clot.According to the New York Post’s Page Six, Rove insinuated that Clinton suffered from more than a blood clot while onstage at a conference. The Post reported that Rove said, “Thirty days in the hospital? And when she reappears, she’s wearing glasses that are only for people who have traumatic brain injury? We need to know what’s up with that.”Today, the former chief of staff during George W. Bush’s presidency, apologized to Clinton who is the Democratic frontrunner for the 2016 presidential nomination. Rove admitted that he, not Clinton, has brain damage, citing episodes ranging from memory loss and impeded analytical ability to erratic dancing.Many will recall that in 2012, Rove kept on insisting on FOX News that Mitt Romney, not Barack Obama, had won the presidential elections. Rove also made news in 2007 when he was caught on video rapping and dancing like a runaway robot during a broadcasters’ black-tie dinner.In his public apology, aired on CNN, FOX and MSNBC, Rove asked for Clinton’s pardon and wished her well in her “quest to clinch the 2016 Democratic presidential nomination from Barack Obama.” (See what Rove means about memory loss?)Rove also announced that he was voluntarily committing himself to an unnamed rehabilitaion facility in Salt Lake City, Utah.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2014/05/14/karl-rove-apologizes-to-hillary-clinton-admits-he-has-brain-damage/#comments
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EXCLUSIVE: One-On-One Interview With Vice President Leni Robredo
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['Pol Pinoy']
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25/04/2018 0:00
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There is no denying that Leni Robredo is a breath away from becoming President. She herself said in the past that the only role a Vice President has is to “wait for something to happen to the President.”The Adobo Chronicles sat down with Robredo and asked her what she would do as President if faced with the very issues that Duterte is now facing.Here’s the full transcript of our interview:AC: What would be your first official act as President?Robredo: I will immediately transfer the seat of government from Manila to Camarines Sur. Duterte has Davao as the Malacañang of the South. There is no reason I can’t make Naga City the Malacañang of the Central Philippines.AC: President Duterte often uses commercial flights between Manila and Davao. Are you going to do the same?Robredo: No, of course not. I will take the bus.AC: You have been the ‘victim’ of fake news. As President, what will do you to curb the spread of fake news?Robredo: I will give purveyors of fake news a dose of their own medicine. I will be the No. 1 source of fake news and will let Rappler, Inquirer and ABS-CBN run the PCOO as well as the Office of the Presidential Spokesperson.AC: What will be the fate of Leila De Lima, Andy Bautista, NoyNoy Aquino, the Prieto Family and Lourdes Sereno under a Robredo Administration?Robredo: They will all receive Presidential Pardon.AC: The NoyNoy Administration’s mantra was “Tuwid na Daan.” What would be yours?Robredo: Walang nang daan daan.AC: Kuwait has expelled the Philippines’ Ambassador amid the growing controversy on the treatment of Filipino maids in this Middle East country. If you were President now, what would you do?Robredo: Georgeeeeeeena!(end of interview)
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2018/04/25/exclusive-one-on-one-interview-with-vice-president-leni-robredo/
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DUEL OVER BAY BRIDGE NAME SHIFTS TO THE WEST
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['Pol Pinoy']
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9/9/2016 0:00
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and that naming the bridge after the oft-controversial Brown is “inappropriate.”Asked about his reaction to the proposed name change, California Governor Jerry Brown said, “I am not totally against naming the bridge after my good friend Willie, but I would prefer that instead of naming the bridge ‘Willie Brown Bridge,’ it should simply be named ‘Brown Bridge.’ This way, my supporters and my grandchildren and great grandchildren can claim that the bridge was named after me.”Willie Brown is distancing himself from the issue, at least pubicly.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2013/09/09/duel-over-bay-bridge-name-shifts-to-the-west/#respond
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Karen Davila Complains About Son’s Surfing Accident In Siargao
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['Pol Pinoy']
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1/4/2018 0:00
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TV journalist Karen Davila is not happy about her son’s surfing accident over the Holy Weekend in Siargao.She took the opportunity to blast the government and resort owners for their lack of preparedness for such accidents.“My son couldn’t find any Surf which is our family’s choice of washing detergent. I needed to wash his rash guard, but only Tide was available, “ she told The Adobo Chronicles.The Department of Tourism is investigating the incident.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2018/04/01/karen-davila-complains-about-sons-surfing-accident-in-siargao/?share=email
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No Internet Throughout Entire Philippines On May 8 & 9
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['Pol Pinoy']
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6/5/2016 0:00
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If you will be surfing the Internet on Sunday and Monday, May 8 & 9, you will notice that you will not be able to use Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and other social media accounts anywhere you are in the Philippines. It has something to do with the Philippine elections.According to the rules of the Commission on Elections (COMELEC), candidates are prohibited from campaigning the day before and the day of the elections. The last day for campaigning is Saturday, May 7th. It is when all candidates will be holding their final rallies, or ‘miting de avance.’But in this Internet world and the accessibility to social media, it would be almost impossible for the COMELEC to monitor unlawful campaign activities which may be done by candidates and their supporters through Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and other social media accounts.So, to ensure that there will be no campaign violations, Internet connectivity will be shut down throughout the entire Philippines from 12:01 a.m. on May 8 until 11:59 p.m. on May 9.If candidates or their supporters have last-minute appeals to the voters, they are advised to do so before the strike of midnight on May 8.Hurry!
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2016/05/06/no-internet-throughout-entire-philippines-on-may-8-9/#respond
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Miss Philippines, USA Choose Trump Over Clinton
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['Pol Pinoy']
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26/10/2016 0:00
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Despite all the talk about Donald Trump barging into dressing rooms full of naked beauty pageant contestants, not all aspiring beauty queens are against him. Like Miss Philippines and Miss USA.The top five candidates at the Miss Grand International 2016 were dealt a polarizing question for the final portion of the pageant in Las Vegas, Tuesday night (Wednesday in Manila).Each beauty queen was tasked to choose between US presidential candidates Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton for help in stopping war and violence, which is the main thrust of Miss Grand International.Miss USA drew loud boos from the crowds for picking Trump and similarly, the Philippines’ bet Nicole Cordoves was also loudly heckled.Puerto Rico, Thailand, and Indonesia chose Clinton and gave her high praise for advancing women’s rights.Miss Indonesia Ariska Putri Pertiw won the crown while Trump girl Miss Philippines was first runner-up, a forboding of the results of the presidential elections in two weeks.The only difference? The margin that separated the new Miss Grand International and the first runner-up was almost too close to call.Unlike the elections where Clinton is expected to win by a landslide.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2016/10/26/miss-philippines-usa-choose-trump-over-clinton/
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RUSSIAN GOVERNMENT TO GENERAL MOTORS: ‘KISS YOUR CHEVY GOODBYE’
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['Pol Pinoy']
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19/02/2017 0:00
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Though General Motors will soon make Chevy cars a thing of the past in Europe, the American automaker is committed to advancing the Chevy brand in Russia and other former Soviet countries. Or, maybe not. At least not in Russia.The government of President Valdimir Putin has decreed to permanently ban the sale of Chevy cars in Russia following the airing of a Chevy television commercial during the Sochi Winter Olympics telecast. The Chevy ad features a segment showing a marriage ceremony between two gay men. Russia has existing laws prohibiting the public display of homosexuality, but General Motors sneaked in the gay segment in its car commercial. It may have well been a marketing strategy gone awry.Now GM will have to find a new market for its Chevy cars elsewhere outside of Russia. Informed sources have secretly indicated to The Adobo Chronicles that GM may auction off its fleet of Chevy cars now parked at Russian dealerships for half price in Central and Southeast Asia.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2014/02/19/russian-government-to-general-motors-kiss-your-chevy-goodbye/#respond
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PHILIPPINE SENATOR WANTS TO BAN RIDING-IN-TANDEM ON MOTORCYCLES; SAN FRANCISCO’S DYKES ON BIKES PROTEST
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['Pol Pinoy']
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11/8/2017 0:00
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gay or straight. No one should be allowed to infringe on our freedom to ride our bikes, solo or in tandem,” the petition stated. Their male counterparts, the Mikes on Bikes have pledged to help the dykes in gathering signatures.It is not clear whether the San Francisco petition will have any effect on the proposed ban, since Philippine senators are known for their independence and for their penchant in passing laws that make little to no sense.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2014/08/11/philippine-senator-wants-to-ban-riding-in-tandem-on-motorcycles-san-franciscos-dykes-on-bikes-protest/
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Singaporeans amazed of President Duterte’s performance, they also believe that he is a “HERO” that will save Philippines.
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['View All Posts Pinoytrending']
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2016-09-02 01:06:11+08:00
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Despite of some bad news published by international news outlets about President Duterte’s war on drugs, some foreigners are still amazed by the performance of the new President of the Philippines.Krizette Laureta Chu a solid Duterte supporter who travelled in Singapore posted a story on Facebook that proves that President Duterte are admired by other nationalities.Because of the bad news circulating worldwide about Duterte, Krizette thought that she needs to defend President Duterte from the cab drivers.But unexpectedly, cab drivers in Singapore are also admires Duterte’s iron fist way of cleaning up the Philippines.They started talking politics, and thought I would have to defend President Duterte, but apparently they were telling us that this man is doing what should have been done to the Philippines many years ago. Krizette said in her post.The cab driver also believes that Duterte is a hero that trying to save the Philippines from bad guys.“Your country is so beautiful,” the first cab driver says wistfully. “It’s good he’s cleaning it up.”“Duterte is my hero,” the other says. I laugh. He continues, “No really, he’s a hero! What he’s doing is not an easy thing. I had two customers who told me there’s a P5 billion bounty on his head.” (That’s news to me, by the way!) The cab driver said to Krizette.The knowledge of the cab drivers about President Duterte were came from their Overseas Filipino workers customers everyday.Krizette is also thankful that supporters of Duterte around the world are defending the President and sharing good news about him to the foreigners.“I’m so happy. To Filipino OFW Dutertards everywhere, word of mouth and personal testimonials and stories are much more powerful than even the most biased reporting. It’s called connecting on a personal level. Carry on, and tell the world what we believe in” Krizette added in her post.
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Pinoytrending Altervista
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https://pinoytrending.altervista.org/singaporeans-duterte-philippines/
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President Rodrigo Duterte’s State of the Nation Address (#SONA2018) July 23, 2018
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['Oratio Imperata']
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2018-07-23 00:43:13+00:00
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Today, the Philippine President will be delivering his much-awaited State of the Nation Address (SONA) before joint sessions of Philippine Congress. Perhaps, as most Filipino “activists” point out, all this will be “just words”. Everyone from the most pedestrian of Filipino observers to the most be-credentialled “thought leaders” of the land will have an opinion around what the true “state of the nation” really is. The chatter surrounding the pomp and circumstance of this quaint ritual will then be mainly around comparing one or the other’s perception of “reality” to what Duterte says in this speech.One of the key topics standing out over the din of speculative chatter is talk that Duterte might push for several initiatives the Philippine Opposition led by the Liberal Party (a.k.a. the Yellowtards) deem “dictatorial”. Indeed, the Yellowtards deem practically every pathway to the future Duterte precscribes as roadmaps to “authoritarianism”. What is interesting is that there is, in fact, a lack of any evidence of an authoritarian hand at work thus far in Philippine society. “Activists” continue to engage in their often disruptive and non-constructive “opposition” to the current government. News media organisations remain at full liberty to report their heavily-editorialised “news”, and social media chatter has never been as dynamic — even rambunctious — as it is today.Whatever the Yellowtards are whining about does not seem to be supported by reality. And so it is with irony that they watch Duterte’s third SONA with what they regard as their “critical” minds and presume to match Duterte’s words with their own versions of “reality”. What they fail to realise is that their own words manifest in their obsolete slogans, their Cold War-era soundbytes, and their 1980s-era narrative of “oppression”, “martyrdom”, and necropolitics all do not match the facts of the Philippine state of the nation.What remains the same (or has grown more acute, for that matter), is the Yellowtards’ evidently inbred political rhetoric. It is no surprise that their lame approach to “opposition” had failed to evolve because they had, yet again, chosen the easy path of cosying up to one another rather than embrace the broader Filipino community out of which a vast diversity of voices emanate. This laziness has severely weakened the Opposition’s ability to deliver an effective and intelligent opposition to the Duterte administration. The evidence of this failure can be seen not only in the clearly obsolete platitudes they parrot but in the numbers published by independent survey firms that clearly point to the continued popularity of Duterte.Whereas Duterte offers a different pathway to his people, the Yellowtards and the Opposition they “lead” offer nothing new. A society that is hungry for real change that is fed the same thing will, of course, turn to people who offer alternatives.Even now, the Yellowtards are deploying their usual blunt weapons to take advantage of the media coverage Duterte’s SONA will be attracting — the same ol’ ocho-ocho street rallies, the same commie-infestation that has, to be fair, become more dominant and had effectively replaced the discredited yellow colour of their “activism”, and the same fear-mongering around the “evil” dictatorial bogeyman of yore. Indeed, the symbolism they will use to highlight the latter will be the biggest non-surprise of the activist circus that will be erupting today — the same old effigy of Duterte in its trite thematic glory that is a product of stunted “activist” imagination: the all-too-familiar likening to the Devil himself in the same ol’ lame attempt to paint the Opposition “fight” as good-versus-evil crusade. Zzzzzzz….What will the Opposition come up with today? It will, of course, be “news” thanks to the equally unimaginative news editors of the Philippines’ Big Corporate Media monopolies. But in much the same way having pancit for dinner everyday may seem like a good idea at first, it is likely that the Opposition spectacle will come across as the intellectual junk food it has long been reduced to. You’d think the Yellowtards would be reserving their best and most well-thought-out song-and-dance for this day. Unfortunately their show will likely fall flat on its flat face under the weight of their own intellectual bankruptcy.
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Get Real Philippines
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https://www.getrealphilippines.com/2018/07/president-rodrigo-dutertes-state-of-the-nation-address-sona2018-july-23-2018/
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THE TWO-MINUTE SONA THAT PRESIDENT AQUINO NEVER DELIVERED
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['Pol Pinoy']
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1/8/2018 0:00
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Now it can be told. President NoyNoy Aquino had two separate drafts of his last State of the Nation Address (SONA). One was the two-hours and ten minute-speech he ended up delivering; the other was a short and sweet two-minute speech.Apparently, Aquino chickened out on the two-minute speech at the last moment.Today, Malanañang released to the press a copy of the undelivered two-minute speech after the presidential palace was pressured on the issue of Freedom of Information (FOI).Here’s the full text:Sa inyong lahat na aking mga boss, magandang gabi po. It na po ang aking huling SONA, kaya gagawin ko pong maikli at matamis (short and sweet).Wala pong dapat sisihin sa mga problema ng bayan at mamamayan sa panahon ng aking administrasyon kundi ako at tanging ako lamang. Humihingi ako ng tawad kay Ginang Gloria Macapagal Arroyo sa mga paratang at paninisi na aking binigkas sa aking mga nakaraang SONA.Sapagka’t ako po ay tao lamang na sadyang maraming pagkakamali tulad ng lahat sa atin.Makakaasa po kayo na ginawa ko lahat ng aking makakaya upang tahakin ang matuwid na daan, subalit sa totoong buhay, wala naman talagang daang matuwid, patungo man sa Baguio o sa mga pook sa Mindanao.Ipagdasal na lang po natin ang ikauulad ng ating Inang Bayan.Sana, mas maging masuerte ang p*tang in*ng Mar Roxas na yan sa pagtahak sa liku-likong daan ng ating mahal na bayan.Muli, tanggapin ninyo ang aking paghingi ng tawad.Magandang gabi po at God Bless!(For an English translation of the speech, select all, copy then paste on Google Translate.)
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2015/08/01/the-two-minute-sona-that-president-aquino-never-delivered/?share=email
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PACMAN VS. TAXMAN: INTERNAL REVENUE CHIEF FLYING TO LAS VEGAS TO PERSONALLY COLLECT TAXES FROM PACQUIAO
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['Pol Pinoy']
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14/04/2017 0:00
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The Commissioner of the Philippines’ Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) is flying to Las Vegas today to personally collect taxes on Manny Pacquiao’s earnings from the latter’s latest championship fight. Pacquiao on Saturday regained the WBO welterweight title from American Timothy Bradley. Pacquiao, who won by a unanimous decision, is expected to pocket some $20 Million in prize money, in addition to an unspecified percentage of receipts from Pay Per View’s cable coverage of the event.In recent months, Commissioner Kim Henares has been after Pacquiao and other high-profile celebrities in what many believe is her personal crusade to prevent her tax agency from bankruptcy. She believes her policy of going after the “big guns” will salvage the BIR from total collapse.In a statement made to reporters at the Departure VIP Lounge of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport, Henares said she wanted to witness first hand how much the boxing promoter will give to Pacquiao as his prize money. She plans to demand immediate payment of taxes from Pacquiao while she is in Las Vegas.Henares admitted that her trip to Las Vegas is funded by taxpayer money but insisted that the expense is well worth the tax that will be collected from Pacquiao.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2014/04/14/pacman-vs-taxman-internal-revenue-chief-flying-to-las-vegas-to-personally-collect-taxes-from-pacquiao/
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President Duterte on opposition: “If they are brighter than me, then they are now here in Malacañang”
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['View All Posts Pinoytrending']
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2016-12-13 01:40:26+08:00
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President Duterte urged the businessmen to not believe the garbage that the opposition thrown to him to made him look stupid in managing the economy in the Philippines.During the Wallace Business Forum Dinner with President Duterte in Malacanang on December 12, Craig Ryans of Sitel Philippines asked President Duterte about the BPO industry in the Philippines.Ryans was concerned if President Duterte policies would affect the BPO industry in the Philippines.President Duterte told Ryans to forget his fears because he respected the democracy of the Philippines and the free enterprise. The changes that would happen during his term is “better and not to kill businesses”He also told Ryans that his fear was created by the opposition who wanted him to look clueless on taking care the businesses in the Philippines.“Actually… it’s a product of the other side [opposition].. creating they would like to create an economic situation.. there will be a tilt of balance there somewhere.. and destroy the economy and blame it on me.” President Duterte told Ryans.Duterte also guaranteed the the Philippines would honor all of it’s contract, not like the past administration known for it’s notoriety of not honoring contracts.“Bending the rules for the favor of somebody, that’s b******* to me.” Duterte said.The President also encouraged them to invest more.He also told the Ryans and the other businessmen that he’s brighter than the people who created fear and wants to pull him down.Duterte said that if the opposition was brighter than him, they must be the one who won the elections.“Forget it … Do not believe in that garbage.. I am not that stupid.. they would like to picture me as one.. but you know I’m brighter than them [opposition].. you know why? because if they are brighter than me, they they are now here in Malacañang”Source:
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Pinoytrending Altervista
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https://pinoytrending.altervista.org/president-duterte-opposition-brighter-now-malacanang/
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Jed Mabilog dismissed as Iloilo City Mayor – Ombudsman
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['View All Posts Pinoytrending']
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2017-10-26 12:54:08+08:00
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Office of the Ombudsman dismissed Jed Patrick Mabilog as the mayor of Iloilo City.In a 13-page decision penned by Graft Investigation and Prosecution Officer II Rachel Cariaga-Favila on Aug 29, 2017, the Ombudsman found Mabilog guilty of ‘serious dishonesty relative to unlawful acquisition of wealth’The Ombudsman also ruled that Mabilog cannot run to any other public office and he’s now ineligible to receive retirement benefits from the government.The decision was approved by Overall Deputy Ombudsman Melchor H. Carandang on October 6, 2017.Former Iloilo provincial administrator Manuel Mejorada filed the ‘plunder, dishonesty, grave miscounduct and perjury’ case on 2015 against Mabilog.According to the complaint of Mejorada, the wealth of Mabilog suddenly increased by ₱50-M when he became the Mayor of Iloilo City.Majorada also added that the Mabilog did not disclose his exact net worth in his Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth (SALN) on 2014.He questioned how Mabilog gained so much wealth and built a luxury mansion beside the Iloilo river despite of just being the City Mayor of Iloilo and only having small businesses.The former Provincial administration pointed out that Mabilog failed to explain in his SALN where did he get the money that used to build his mansion.The house of Mabilog also gained the attention of President Rodrigo Duterte and described it as ‘like a palace’As of writing, Jed Mabilog who’s still on a sick leave is not yet releasing a statement on the latest ruling of the Ombudsman against him.Yesterday, President Rodrigo Duterte warned Mabilog that he’s the next target of the current administration because of his alleged involvement in illegal drugs.“The mayor of Iloilo City, I identified him, I said: You’re next, you’re next,” Duterte said in a speech during the commemorative session and concert program of the Association of Southeast Asean Nations Law Association (ALA) in Malacañang.Last week, a bag man of Berya Drug group implicated Mabilog as one of the top illegal drug protector in Visayas.He claimed Mabilog was a drug protector of late Melvin Odicta Sr., head of the Odicta group.
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Pinoytrending Altervista
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https://pinoytrending.altervista.org/jed-mabilog-dismissed-iloilo-city-mayor-ombudsman/
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BEAUTY PAGEANT BAN FOR PHILIPPINES LIFTED
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['Pol Pinoy']
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7/12/2016 0:00
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Last month, The Adobo Chronicles broke the story about the decision by the Association of Beauty Pageant Franchise Holders (ABPFH) to disqualify the Philippines from international beauty pageants in the next two years, along with Venezuela and Brazil. The decision was based on the extraordinary record of the three countries in winning the titles of the major beauty pageants and for consistently making it to the top 5 in the pageant finals. Close to three million netizens took to Facebook and Twitter to protest that decision, but the ABPFH did not budge.Yesterday, however, the ABPFH announced that it has lifted the ban for both the Philippines and Brazil after winners of the 2013 Miss Earth Beauty Pageant held in the Philippines were named. Miss Venezuela, Alyz Henrich, won the title. Miss Brazil didn’t make it to the top 16. Although Miss Philippines Angelee de los Reyes was among the 8 finalists, ABPFH said it wasn’t good enough to maintain the Philippines’ winning streak of always being in the top 5.Venezuela, Brazil and the Philippines hold the record of having won the title for all the major international beauty pageants. Venezuela added another feather to its cap when it won the 2013 Mr. International Pageant held in Jakarata, Indonesia last month.It remains to be seen whether Filipino netizens will praise the ABPFH decision to lift the ban for the Philippines or criticize it for dismissing and devaluing the “top 8” performance of Miss Philippines.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2013/12/07/beauty-pageant-ban-for-philippines-lifted/
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DEVELOPING NEWS: 49ERS DEFECT TO SEATTLE!
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['Pol Pinoy']
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12/1/2017 0:00
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Just hours after their 23-10 win over the Carolina Panthers, majority of the team players of the San Francisco 49ers defected to Seattle. This stunning development all but maimed 49er fans and doused ice-cold water over the prospect of seeing their team in this year’s Superbowl.With not enough players on the 49er team, the NFL declared the Seattle Seahawks the de facto winner in the NFC championship finals, originally scheduled for next Sunday.It wasn’t clear how many players defected but 49er coach Jim Harbaugh confirmed to The Adobo Chronicles that he does not have enough players to make it to the playoff next week.One of the players who defected spoke to the media just outside the 49er locker room at the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina, said that the defection was in protest against the 49er move from San Francisco to the new Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara. The $1.3 Billion stadium is set to open in August this year.The player, who asked that his name not be used in media reports, said that all his teammates did not want to leave San Francisco. “We are the San Francisco 49ers, not the Santa Clara 49ers,” he exclaimed with a tear in his left eye.The NFL has scheduled a press conference about this development on Monday at Candlestick Park in San Francisco.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2014/01/12/developing-news-49ers-defect-to-seattle/?share=email
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2 Friends discuss Arroyo vs Aquino PH GDP Growth
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2/3/2016 0:00
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Is the country's recent stellar growth caused by Daang Matuwid? Is the GDP growth differential between Aquino and Arroyo significant? TP and JC investigate.TP: Anyway, tanong ko ‘teh, sa palagay mo, pag na DQ this week si Poe, san pupunta ang boto?JC: Binay. If Binay wins, good luck na lang sa Pilipinas.TP: Di ba ang premise ng usapan natin e maganda ekonomiya ngayon, so pag si Binay ang nanalo, balik tayo sa Gloria Arroyo days? Okay.JC:: Where are we heading?TP: Your statement “If Binay wins, good luck na lang sa Pilipinas” hinges on the assumption that if Binay wins then it’s the total end. I mean, I agree that things will suck real bad if Binay wins, but what we fail to ask is by how much it will suck.Or more precisely…“Is the GDP growth differential caused solely by Daang Matuwid?”, and, “How significant is that differential to begin with?”JC:: Okay, I’m listening.TP: I think it’s safe to assume that a Binay will run the economy like how Arroyo did it.I am not defending Gloria here. I am not even defending Binay. I hate both of them with a passion. However, pero lets objectively cite statistics for a moment. We have been giving credit to the PNoy administration for the 6% average GDP growth from 2010 onwards, but we haven’t really wondered if it’s a case of post hoc ergo propter hoc.(Latin: "after this, therefore because of this")A logical fallacy that states "Since event Y followed event X, event Y must have been caused by event X." The fallacy lies in coming to a conclusion based solely on the order of events, rather than taking into account other factors that might rule out the connection.For example: A rooster crowed then sunrise came. Thus, the rooster’s crow caused the sun to rise.This the part where TP explains his idea to JC.. The conversation was a bit long-winded, that’s why at this juncture, I will tell you the story in essay form so we can save time.Citing and Analyzing Official StatisticsFirst, the official GDP growth statistics per the World Bank Database is as follows:Second, let’s isolate the GDP growth figures from the Arroyo administration (2003 to 2008) and the Aquino administration (2010 to 2015).Note the following:I did not include 2009 because it coincides with the effects of the global financial crisis caused by Western economic forces. That’s something that we cannot really blame on local politicians, in the same way that Fidel Ramos cannot bear the brunt of the blame for the 1997 Asian Financial Crisis. I also did not include 2001 and 2002 because those were days of severe economic and political uncertainty brought by the Second EDSA people power revolution. Pinartidahan pa natin ang PNoy administration because this table gives them full credit for 2010 growth, despite Q1 and Q2 (January to June 2010) being under the GMA administration.Third, let’s examine the numbers.From the table above:6-year average growth during GMA was 5.41%. 6-year average growth during Pnoy was 6.16%. Based on (1) and (2), the GDP growth differential is 0.75%.Fourth, let’s examine the complicating factor: Median Age.In the 2000’s, the median age was 21.23, that is, most Filipinos are still in college or just fresh graduates. This is because Filipinos usually graduate from 4-year college course at the age of 21. In the 2010’s, on the other hand, the median age was 23.4, that is, most Filipinos have already graduated from college or have gained a year or two of work experience.Basically, what I am saying is that the PH labor force is older and inherently more productive in the 2010s than in the 2000s. That is, the PNoy presidency is handling a more productive workforce to begin with.Rappler agrees that the Philippines is in a sweet spot right now. EvenNow, let’s go back to the conversation.Back to TP and JC:JC:: Hmmmm... you have a point here.TP: Yes. A more favorable Median Age is a factor. It may not be the only factor, but it is a factor nonetheless. During GMA days, most Pinoys are in college pero we posted 5.5% average growth. During the PNOY days, most have graduated already, hence a more productive labor force. Exception ang 2008 at 2009 dahil global financial crisis non. It's the western world’s fault, not any of our politicians.In short, it appears that 2000s vs 2010s GDP growth per “unit of productivity” is almost the same.Part of growth differential was caused by the increase in median age, implying Daang Matuwid caused far less than a 0.75% increase in GDP growth.Hindi ko sinasabi na Arroyo is good or bad, what I am saying ay parang wala namang pinagkaiba ang economic policies ng dalawa.JC:: So it's possible that we've progressed in spite of ourselves.TP: Parang ganun na nga. I mean, "Daang Matuwid" caused GDP Growth to rise by a lot less than 1%. Is that really something to brag about?Did you like this post? Help ThinkingPinoy stay up!Lately, TP has been experiencing severe downtimes because of massive user traffic. Unfortunately, webhosting is really expensive and I can't afford a better webhost anymore.Even as little as 50 pesos will be a great help!
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Thinking Pinoy
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http://www.thinkingpinoy.net/2016/03/2-friends-discuss-arroyo-vs-aquino-ph.html#more
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3rd Telco in PH is not dead
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2018-06-21 22:18:40+08:00
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DEPARTMENT of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Acting Secretary Eliseo M. Rio Jr. is in earnest to pursue the mandate of Pres. Rodrigo Duterte to have a 3rd player in the telecom industry. Mind you, Rio knows what the public is clamoring for and he has the strategy to deliver what the crafty duopoly deprived the helpless public despite its stranglehold of the industry.The terms of reference in the search for the 3rd player had been changed a number of times leading to unkind speculations that DICT deliberately delays the selection. Rio knows his turf but maybe the government does not want to go wrong that an oversight committee was created.The other day, the oversight committee in search of a new player scrapped the draft TOR anew. The committee is not sold to the so-called committed delivery of services from those who aspire to be the 3rd player. I simply understand this to mean that promises or commitments are meaningless and in fact elicit caution.Finance Sec. Sonny Dominguez, an investment savvy businessman is correct. There are aspiring telecom firms which do not have a single service installation or a modicum of perceptible operations but by sheer publicity via cute PR strategy make the public believe they are the preferred telco to compete with the duopoly. There is nothing wrong with news dispatches except that these can inveigle investors from buying stocks from what could be just paper corporations! But this just one bone of contention.Between promises or commitments and demonstrated delivery of telecom services at this point, it is only Acting Secretary Rio who can name the players outside of the duopoly- PLDT/Smart and Globe — which, aside from congressional franchise, have existing resources like frequencies, facilities and accessories, operational and technical oranizations and clientele to prove their commitment and programs of expansion. If DICT and the oversight committee have a primordial responsibility to the public at this crucial stage of the search for the 3rd player, it won’t harm the public or the government if they now identify the aspirants who have track records and those which have yet to start with the proverbial cornerstone.Certainly, we do not want to have a repeat of the BW Resource scandal and Secretary Dominguez is correct in this, assuming that I am correct in my assessment why the oversight committee would not buy commitments.On the other hand, Rio’s DICT should be given an elbow room to deliver on Duterte’s agenda to have a 3rd telco. When you have a situation where 45% of the country’s geographical area is not served or underserved and the rest of the 55% is hankering for an internet speed that is still trying to graduate from the jurrasic dial up, the din of clamor will not cease. While the delay in the search has accorded the duopoly to shape up their service or equipment, if any, have yet to be felt.Definitely a 3rd player can catch up as it will not be hobbled by heavily capitalized investments which have yet to be fully subscribed. Without the challenge, the duopoly can sleep comfortably in the absence of a lullaby. Remember that PLDT for one only had P1.5-billion in paid up capital so a telecom player with an initial P10-billion plus financial backing and several billions more in assets and ongoing financial transactions can be a big nightmare to these big guys. For now, that player is not expected to be in the category of Globe and PLDT/Smart which had long controlled the telecom industry and fleeced their subscribers despite the despicable service and free-wheeling rate that is notoriously known as the most expensive in the world. But in time, given the rapid evolution in the internet of things, the duopoly will not actually matter that much.In the meantime, there ought to be a synergy between DICT and DOF/Transco.Between the two agencies, they can deliver the Duterte promise and in the process makes the Philippines to leap frog from the “kangkungan” pond to the clouds. He who says the 3rd telco player is dead must be out of sync or singing the discordant and nervous tune of the duopoly. | JUN LEDESMA
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Duterte Daily Stories
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http://duterte.today/3rd-telco-ph-not-dead/
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Commission On Elections Disqualifies Presidential Candidate Mar Roxas For Being Too Filipino
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['Pol Pinoy']
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9/4/2016 0:00
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It’s final: Grace Poe can run for president in the May 9 Philippine elections.Poe’s candidacy was challenged before both the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) and the Supreme Court because of questions on her citizenship. Her political opponents claim that being a foundling, she is not a natural-born Filipino citizen which is required of all candidates for president. The high court recently affirmed its earlier decision to allow Poe to run for the highest office.But now, the Commission on Elections has disqualified another presidential candidate, former Interior Secretary Mar Roxas. Roxas is the standard bearer of the Aquino administration’s Liberal Party.Roxas’ disqualification came immediately after an interview on GMA Channel 7 where he said that if he wins the presidency, the people can be assured that they are electing a president that is “110 percent Filipino.”In an emergency meeting, the COMELEC unanimously decided to disqualify Roxas because he “exceeded” the required qualification for presidential candidates. “The constitution only requires candidaters to be natural-born Filipinos,” the commissioners said. “Roxas’ claim to be 110 percent Filipino is mathematically impossible, and it only means that he is 100 percent Filipino plus 10 percent something else, and therefore not a natural-born Filipino.”Upon learning of the COMELEC ruling, Roxas vowed to elevate his disqualification to the Supreme Court.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2016/04/09/commission-on-elections-disqualifies-presidential-candidate-mar-roxas-for-being-too-filipino/
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Does One’s Right to Free Speech End Where Someone’s Feelings Begin?
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2016-02-19 23:54:33+00:00
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So in my last article, I suggested the importance of tolerance. I suggested that at the end of the day, this whole homosexuality and homophobia issue that seems to have rocked the world in the past week is really about tolerance. Well, on second thought I may have to take a pause on that. Most people have been tolerant of differences. I mean in reality people really just go about their daily normal lives and brush off things that upset them (after letting off verbal steam, perhaps). Sure we may hear rants and stupid remarks now and then. Except on rare occasions and except for militant fringe groups who go to further extent in doing some serious damage on those they hate, most people really just react in a non-physical manner. Even for folks who just ignore stupid remarks, it doesn’t mean that deep inside their hatred or anger or fear on those whom they do not agree with is gone. At some point this repressed sentiment is bound to blow up and that is probably why we get all these conflicts (and perhaps Donald Trump voters).In a previous article I wrote for another publication, I touched on the issue of Islamophobia and political correctness. I agreed with political commentator and TV personality Bill O’Reilly that even though that not all Muslims in the world are terrorists, the peace-loving silent majority of the Muslim world does not seem to be doing enough to stop the extremists in their fold. Why is that? Writer Frank Gaffney Jr. has attempted to investigate that question with his “America at a Crossroads Series” documentary special. Gaffney Jr. said:The documentary makes clear why the moderates are not more in evidence. Observant Muslims who dare to challenge the Islamists over ideological agendas pursued in the name of religion are shown being subjected to ostracism, intense coercion to conform and, in some cases, death threats. As long as these anti-Islamist Muslims are rightly seen as isolated, vulnerable and powerless, it would be foolish to believe that many of their co-religionists will want to emulate them.So it would seem that fear may be the major impediment of the moderate Muslims in trying to impart some sense into the bomb-strapped hijacking lunatics in their fold eager to decapitate and blow up infidels to get their hands on those 72 virgins in Paradise that await them. Who can blame the silent majority? I don’t want to blame them. I certainly understand their fear. But as clinical psychologist, Dr. Susan Berry, said:Honesty with ourselves, our families and friends, our colleagues, our fellow citizens, and our political leaders is hard. It involves confronting fear. But, those who are slaves to the denial, rationalization, and overcompensation of political correctness are not solving the problem. Instead, they are contributing to its strength and power.I think the whole idea can be applied to other “phobias” we are dealing with such as “homophobia” and even perhaps “racism”. Political correctness seems to have taken a lot of people hostage and instead of openly trying to get their message across so that difference in beliefs and opinions can be discussed, rationalized, and accepted, there is also fear of being ostracized or labeled as a “homophobe”, an “Islamophobe”, or a “racist” for letting thoughts known. Suppressing different opinions and beliefs for the sake of political correctness or civility will not solve the problem.So we really have to lay off butt-kissing of certain privileged groups. With privileged groups I mean those who seem to think that they are entitled to feel offended all the time like militant LGBTs, people of certain color, and a lot of onion-skinned folks. I’m sure this butt-kissing may very well just be about staying away from confrontations and invoking “tolerance”. That maybe the fearful majority in the, say, Muslim world, is not really afraid but are just practicing tolerance? Maybe that is what butt-kissers are really into whenever they appear to be engaging in their butt-kissing. Oh, please stop the cheap sniping at Muslims! Oh, please stop denigrating the Muslims by positing that the Muslim nutjobs would act in a more vicious manner than their crazy Christian extremist counterpart! Oh, your religious basis for believing that homosexuality is unnatural is so out of touch with reality! I suppose the “cheap” criticism of Muslim nutjobs and their ridiculous beliefs and the critique on the vitriol of LGBTs against those who don’t agree with same-sex marriage make one more bigoted or more intolerant than they are with their ad nauseam bashing of, say, the Roman Catholic Church and anything else Christian under the sun?So let us get into tolerance and what tolerance really means. From what I can see nowadays, a person seems to be tolerant if he or she would only shut up and accept (at least in public) certain narratives. Like, say, it is wrong to critique religion and it is wrong to believe that homosexuality is unnatural. The narrative also includes acceptability of condemning white people since they supposedly have done so many evils and oppression against people of color in the past. But wait, apparently not all groups can be bashed. It’s okay to spit on Christianity and Christians but not anyone else. God forbid that anyone would criticize the beliefs of militant groups such as the Black Lives Matter folks – that would be racist! So you don’t get flak for bashing Christians or white cops but you do if you critique Muslims or homosexuality or militant groups like the Black Panthers. Hmmmm, why does tolerance seem to have favorite groups and subjects?Maybe this just means that tolerance is not really about favoring any particular groups or subjects but merely to live and let live. That sounds really good! I like that! But here’s a problem – the concept of tolerance is not always good and may very well be being dishonest to ourselves.Comelec Chair Andy Bautista, in one of his commentaries in the Philippine Star when he was still writing for the paper, and when he was reacting to the bashing Mideo Cruz got after his Polyteismo artwork drew the ire of Filipino Christians, said:Being “tolerant” is not always a good thing: to tolerate an alcoholic’s predilections is to enable him (who, himself, is a victim, partly, because of his “tolerance” for alcohol). There are those who would rather have “tolerated” this exhibit, with nary a peep, so as not to have drawn attention to the exhibit. That would have been far too convenient. Not expressing indignation, when the times call for them, is not an indication of “tolerance,” but of being a little dead on the inside.If a person is offended with something but rather choose to keep his objections to himself so as to avoid confrontation or ugliness, he may be being dishonest to himself. Let me put it this way, does keeping quiet about something necessarily mean keeping judgment on it? No, it doesn’t! Some people may very well prefer to not say anything about folks holding beliefs different from theirs but deep inside they may still very well feel that those they disagree with are wrong or a bunch of morons. The author of the blog “CogitoErgoCogitoSum” offers an illuminating thought on this. He said:Do you still consider yourself tolerant if someone pisses you off but you don’t act on your anger? I would argue that you are still intolerant because you still had a negative response, albeit emotional in nature and not physical. But in our society, for some reason, there must be physical actions for mentalities to be considered intolerant. Why? If you are so tolerant (accepting), why did you get angry in the first place?…The next time any of you have to count to ten (or some other technique) to get yourself calm and civilized… ask yourself if you’re really being the better person, or if you are just acting like it outwardly.…What moral virtue does tolerance in society have if you know those who tolerate you have a reason to need to tolerate you (I.e. they have a reason to dislike you but pretend not to)? The necessity for us to tolerate each other in order to function only proves what’s truly in our hearts, and just how small our hearts are.…Tolerance is our ability to “put up with others,” our ability to put on a show and act respectable. It says nothing for how we view them as a person.…I’m trying to suggest that our “tolerating” society has a lot of pent up emotions to deal with… because we, as a whole, are not an accepting society. We still acknowledge our differences, but law and social trends force us to “tolerate” those differences while they fail to provide an outlet for our true un-accepting emotional responses, which is quite literally why fights break out and hate crimes occur on occasion.…Mere tolerance, when left unchecked, can easily escalate to something far greater than a little under-the-breath huffing. How many “tolerating” people have had to apologize because they blew up at someone over what was insignificant in hindsight?…Tolerance is good if it keeps you bighting your tongue to prevent conflict, to be used circumstantially. But if tolerance is all you know then no issue will ever be resolved and bitterness grows.That is the point of expressing ourselves against things we disagree with and against things that pushes our buttons. We are acting on our objections to whatever pisses us off! I would argue that expressing through words or other means like art on how we object to other beliefs is a healthier step than to keep the emotions merely inside of us. At least if our objections are out there, there will be a better chance to have our objections corrected or addressed and there will be a better chance to discuss and to proceed to what is more important than tolerance, which is “acceptance”. For CogitoErgoCogitoSum:…acceptance is when differences come together willingly and coexist at least contently. Tolerance is when differences coexist, regardless of the friction, and maintain peace only for the greater good of societies survival… The inability to act out is helplessness… the fear to try is cowardly. Choosing not to act out negatively for logical, worldly, or even empathetic reasons is tolerance. But acceptance is not feeling any inkling to act out in the first place because your heart feels no emotional burden to tolerate, conflict, or retreat.As SCOTUS Justice Jodie Ginsburg said: “The right to free speech means nothing without the right to offend”. A person’s words may be deemed offensive but this shouldn’t be used as an excuse to shut down one’s right to free speech. An opinion piece from the publication The Guardian discussed about this right after the Charlie Hebdo massacre in Paris last year. I think they are correct to say that taking away the right to free speech is exactly how millions of people are silenced and how repressive regimes thrive. What protects people’s rights to say things others may find objectionable is precisely what protects one’s rights to object.(Image taken from Rifology)
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Get Real Philippines
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https://www.getrealphilippines.com/2016/02/does-ones-right-to-free-speech-end-where-someones-feelings-begin/
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Of Madonna and Martial Law
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2016-02-28 11:51:43+00:00
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We have been deluged by Martial Law articles and comments recently. Part of this has to do with marking the 30th anniversary of EDSA, true. But a greater part of it is the resurgence of Bongbong Marcos in the VP surveys. People (especially of a certain age) are genuinely aghast and distressed that the Philippines looks ready to put another Marcos en route to Malacanang.Foaming in the mouth, many are blaming the reliable scapegoat, the stupid millenials. It has become a great generational divide–those who lived and remember what it was like during Marcos, and those who were born later or were too young to remember. It is especially frustrating for the former group that the latter group outnumbers them, and will likely determine the outcome of these elections.Like old codgers and curmudgeons starting a lecture with “In my time, I used to walk 10km to school without shoes, in waist-high floodwaters…”, we tend to belittle the young people. After all, we are older, wiser and, hello?, WE WERE THERE. These young whippersnappers with their broken english, they don’t know what the heck they are talking about. They imagine a Golden Age under Marcos, not realizing that far from it, Dark Age is a more fitting monicker.They are crazy stupid. Or are they?The problem is the harder we push back, the more resistance we get in return. And the more shortcuts we take, the more younger people doubt we are telling the truth. It is not a simple story of Marcos was evil and we threw him out i.e. the good guys won and that’s that.Even bringing up the horrors of torture and salvagings (summary executions) in graphic detail do not produce the intended effect. After all, in a violent age where 4,000 people can be killed in an instant by terrorists flying a plane into a building, and where water torture is used by “the good guys” the United States, there is no more coin in shock value. Young Filipinos saw and heard how the SAF 44 soldiers were massacred. It is hard to bring up an ancient bogeyman when equally scary or even more terrifying monsters like ISIS inhabit our present.Insisting that everything and everyone associated with Marcos was evil, and sticking to this black and white paradigm is simplistic and injurious, not only to the way we recount history to our children, but also to the way we want our government and society to be organized. Marcos trauma and the fear of another dictator coming to take away our freedom have already had profound impact on our post-Martial Law life as a nation.We must never ever be caught lying or fudging the data, which unfortunately, this administration has a penchant of doing. Young people can smell lies and they are smarter than you think in spotting data mining. Just the other day, I was furious at the government’s Official Gazette for producing a GDP graph that supposedly compared the Marcos era economic performance with succeeding presidents’. Problem is, they only included the last 5 years of Marcos’s administraton from 1980-1985, conveniently when the depressed global economy and the political crisis caused by Ninoy Aquino’s assasination plunged the country into negative growth.The temptation for historical revisionism, especially now that we are facing elections and many of the same players are running against the administration, has reportedly lately manifested itself again in the experiential museum set up as part of the EDSA 30 anniversary. In the exhibits, the roles of the Aquinos are prominently displayed while the roles of other key players such as Binay, Honasan, Ramos and Enrile are downplayed or omitted altogether. Talk about the victors getting to write history.So, yes show them the (correct) facts and context and then give your opinon. But also recognize and acknowledge that the truth is– complicated.For example, Bobi Tiglao had a column which put the Marcos dictatorship in historical context vis-a-vis the Asia region. That is useful in understanding how Marcos came about and it is useful in coming up with a fair historical assessment. It was the age of the Asian strongman leader: Indonesia had Suharto; Korea had Park; Malaysia had Mahathir, etc. All of them were dictators, and to an extent that was a reaction to the needs of the times. There was a global threat of Communism and the Cold War was raging with spheres of influence being carved out by the US and Russia. When Saigon fell to the communists, people expected the red wave to sweep down and spread across Southeast Asia, as in actual military invasion. This was the backdrop of Martial Law. In the Philippines, we cannot neglect to mention The First Quarter Storm, the almost daily student riots in the streets. We should not omit the Oil Crisis of the early 70’s and the hyperinflatioin that resulted in even wealthy families foregoing meat.Moreover, it is not enough to recount and pass on history as accurately as possible, we must also analyse in light of the past 30 years what exactly transpired and what it meant. That has not been done enough and there is a multitude of underlying and related issues that millennials, knowingly or unknowingly, sense are not being articulated and being held back.Vince Rafael pointed out one of the obvious take-away that everybody should recognize by now: that EDSA only amounted to political change, a rotation of elites, and no real societal change. In fact, we fell back into the same system of corrupt patronage and oligarchs that Marcos sought to abolish and replace with the New Society. It is an unfinished revolution. One of the difficult questions we have to ask is whether our current system better enables us to achieve that much needed inclusive growth.Problem is some are unwilling to take off the rose colored glasses and debate the real underlying issues on why some people harken back to the old autocratic system. Some of the larger issues we should be debating with the youth are:1) Are there any advantages to an authoritarian type regime? Why are centrally planned economies like China and Vietnam able to rapidly mobilize their laws and resources to spur their economies? Why do they still have a controlled press in Singapore and how does that reconcile with our beliefs on censorship? Is our own system, where the press is often bought or owned by the powers that be, much better?Why were we among the first nations to overthrow a dictator? What are the experiences of other countries that ousted dictators? What is the role of economics in social unrest and revolt against authoritarianism? Where do we think the balance lies between the sublimation of individual rights to public rights?2) Is the idea of a “benign dictator” realistic? We have always been told that power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely. But then how to explain Singapore’s Lee Kuan Yew? Although Lee did jail and persecute his political opponents, he was definitely more benign than Marcos. Singapore is always cited by the loyalists and Duterte followers as an example of what could be, if only we changed the current system.3) What were the circumstances behind the formulation and ratification of the 1987 Constitution? What was the role of the Left and the Church? Why did we choose to bring back a bicameral Congress?In short, how did we get to where we are now. Were the trade offs worth it?It is questions and discussions like this that will ultimately convince the millenials, or not. Unless we go beyond the fairy tales and morality plays and start to argue the substantive and underyling issues, there can be no satisfactory closure. Unless we recognize that it is the experience of the past 30 years, including the latter six years under Aquino, that brought us to this point then we will continue to curse blindly at the dark, devoid of illumination.Unless we ourselves understand and come to grips with history, we will come off to millenials the same way as one of the pop icons of our generation, Madonna (who was incidentally in Manila around the same time as the EDSA commemoration) comes off to them–a bit baduy, nalipasan ng panahon, needing to shock to hold attention, a bit out of touch, insisting shrilly on our timeliness and relevance.
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Get Real Philippines
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https://www.getrealphilippines.com/2016/02/madonna-martial-law/#comments
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PHILIPPINE SENATOR WANTS TO CHANGE NATIONAL SYMBOL FROM EAGLE TO TIGER
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['Pol Pinoy']
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28/02/2017 0:00
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became the country’s national bird and symbol in 1995.Political opponents of Sotto labeled the proposal “ridiculous” and “too literal.” “We don’t even have tigers in the Philippines, except in the zoo,” they said.Prior to Sotto’s proposal, there were rumors that other politicians were scheming to change the Philippine national symbol from the eagle to the pig, in view of the 10 Billion-peso pork barrel scam that has implicated members of the Philippine Senate.Sotto, defending his proposal, told reporters, “I’d rather call our country the Asian Tiger than the Pork Barrel Republic.”
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2014/02/28/philippine-senator-wants-to-change-national-symbol-from-eagle-to-tiger/
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NEW RULES FOR MISS PHILIPPINES BEAUTY PAGEANT: ONE WINNER TO WEAR FOUR CROWNS
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['Pol Pinoy']
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7/3/2017 0:00
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When the 2014 Bb. Pilipinas (Miss Philippines) beauty pageant concludes on March 30 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City, only one candidate will be declared the winner and will be wearing four crowns.Bb. Pilipinas Charities, franchise holder of the four-in-one pageant, announced a major change in choosing the Philippines’ representative to international pageants. Traditionally, the contest ends in four beauties being crowned Miss Universe Philippines, Bb. Pilipinas International, Bb. Pilipinas Supranational and Bb. Pilipinas Tourism Queen, respectively. This year, however, only one candidate will be crowned for all four titles.Pageant organizers said this new regulation will increase the Philippines’ chances of winning the much-coveted international beauty crowns. Sending the same candidate to the four international pageants will increase the Filipina candidate’s exposure in world media while boosting her experience and confidence on the pageant stage every single time.What happens if Miss Philippines wins the crown in the first scheduled international competition? Then the first runner-up in the Miss Philippines pageant will take over and represent the country in the next three international pageants. If she wins the crown in the second pageant, then the second runner-up takes over, and so on.“What a brilliant idea,” a beauty pageant fanatic commented, “after all there can truly be only one queen, not four.”
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2014/03/07/new-rules-for-miss-philippines-beauty-pageant-one-winner-to-wear-four-crowns/#comments
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Did the COMELEC under Andy Bautista break its own shading threshold rule to help Robredo win the Vice Presidency?
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['Oratio Imperata']
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2018-05-29 12:39:29+00:00
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For those who are not aware, there is an ongoing Vice Presidential vote recount in response to the electoral protest filed by former Senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr in 2016. Yes, that is two years after the election was held. Due to the delay, some people most likely lost interest in following the issue closely. It doesn’t help that mainstream media is not allowed to cover the recount of votes for security reasons.The delay had more to do with current sitting Vice President Leni Robredo’s unwillingness to comply with the Presidential Electoral Tribunal’s (PET’s) requirements in the past. Her dilly-dallying came across like she was in denial that a recount would actually push through. Either that or her delaying tactic was in the hope that Marcos would eventually give up the fight. She was mistaken.Robredo’s supporters for instance, do not seem interested in the outcome of the recount. In their minds, Robredo is the real winner. They are not rabid supporters for nothing. While they lament news updates saying initial results of the recount show Robredo is losing votes, they object to the idea that the loss is due to legitimate reasons. They still think that Robredo’s request to allow ballots with 25% shading threshold is valid. They also equate the electoral tribunal’s decision to deny her request as siding with Marcos. Never mind that the 50% shading threshold has been the rule since the vote counting machine was introduced in Philippine elections.Robredo is sticking by the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) resolution issued on September 2016 – four months after the election – that they have allowed the 25% shading threshold. The said resolution was signed by then COMELEC commissioners including the former Chairman Andres Bautista who is now out of the country and conveniently cannot be held to account for his decisions while he was at the helm of the agency. Some can be forgiven for saying that Bautista approved the move to change the rules after the elections after Marcos filed his election protest. This is probably in anticipation of the manual recount, which would invalidate ballots with shading below 50%. Some can also be forgiven for thinking that Bautista is in hiding to avoid criminal prosecution for the alleged “hidden wealth” exposed by his estranged wife. The source of his wealth could be the key to uncovering the truth about the alleged electoral fraud in 2016.Robredo and her supporters are deceiving the public. They publish statements through the media and argue online insisting it is the electoral tribunal that changed the rules on shading threshold when, in fact, it was the COMELEC that broke its own rules and issued the resolution contradicting the information they told the voters before the election – to make sure to shade the ovals on the ballot completely or at least 50% of it. The resolution they issued even claims that the voting machines were configured to allow the 25% shading. Why didn’t they publicise this before the election then? That’s just so wrong.Considering the rules on shading were very clear from the start, Robredo is inadvertently saying that her supporters cannot follow rules and should be given concessions the way some people with handicaps or mental disabilities are given special treatment. In other words, Robredo is admitting that her supporters are not very smart or to be a bit blunt, that they are stupid.Like I said before, the 50% shading threshold rule applies to both Robredo and Marcos. They could both lose votes when the rule is applied during the manual recount. It doesn’t make any sense that Robredo is the only one complaining about it. It’s also telling that Robredo has reportedly lost over 20,000 votes so far due to the rule. This could mean a lot of the ballots were pre-shaded hastily the night before the elections.Members of the Opposition particularly from the Liberal Party, which Robredo is a part of, have this habit of violating the rules and then crying foul when they get in trouble with authorities. It is the definition of stupidity, indeed. We recall that the Liberal Party even broke the COMELEC rule when they did not meet the deadline in declaring their campaign funds immediately after the elections. But their allies in the COMELEC turned a blind eye to the violation and extended the deadline just for them. Robredo could have been disqualified from sitting as Vice President had the COMELEC enforced its rule. But this is the Philippines where the padrino system trumps all systems in place.In fact, when I see Leni gallivanting overseas, I get the impression she’s not bothered by the ongoing VP vote recount because she just doesn’t care who actually won as long as her “patrons” will take care of things. She and her supporters will say the Vice Presidency was stolen from her if she loses the recount. They are already trying hard to condition the minds of the public and and are accusing Marcos of trying to cheat his way into the post. They say this even when there is no proof. They will feel shocked and sidelined once the real winner is announced.They accuse Marcos of cheating just because of his father’s supposed history of cheating the snap election in 1986 with his then rival the late Cory Aquino even though the cheating allegations were not proven. They accuse the son of the “dictator” of cheating even when a lot of the evidence during the VP vote recount suggest Robredo was the one who benefitted from electoral fraud. Irregularities like ballots in the four precincts in Bato, Camarines Sur – her turf – were discovered soaking wet upon opening the ballot box containing them.Unfortunately for her, it looks like Robredo’s luck is running out. She doesn’t have allies in the electoral tribunal to help her. Now that Baustista is out of the COMELEC, there is no one brave enough to “fix” things for her and the Liberal Party. The only thing she and her supporters can do is to organise another “people power” rally to protest the looming “dictatorship” when the real winner is announced.
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Get Real Philippines
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https://www.getrealphilippines.com/2018/05/did-the-comelec-under-andy-bautista-break-its-own-shading-threshold-rule-to-help-robredo-win-the-vice-presidency/
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OSCARS OVERWHELMED BY 2014 DOCUMENTARY SHORT FILM SUBMISSIONS
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['Pol Pinoy']
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4/2/2017 0:00
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including L.A. and New York, the Facebook movies are indeed eligible for nomination.With millions of submissions expected through the 2014 season, the Academy’s big challenge is narrowing the field to 5 nominees. Compare that to only 40 documentary short submissions in 2013.There sure will be a lot of campaigning between now and the 87th Oscars. If you have submitted your Facebook movie for a possible documentary short nomination, you might want to see the list of Academy voters who will be deciding your fate. The list is available on the website of NeverTooEarlyMoviePredictions.Michael Moore, one of the Academy governors and outspoken liberal documentary filmmaker who won an Oscar for “Bowling For Columbine” says he is very excited about the prospect of this unprecedented number of documentary film submissions this year. “This will certainly be the banner year for film documentaries,” he added.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2014/02/04/oscars-overwhelmed-by-2014-documentary-short-film-submissions/
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Ivana Trump Readying Lawsuit In Case Donald Trump Becomes President
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['Pol Pinoy']
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4/4/2016 0:00
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As presidential candidate and frontrunner Donald Trump inches closer and closer to the Republican nomination, his ex-wife Ivana is preparing to file in a lawsuit in the event that Trump is elected president.In her draft lawsuit, Ivana claims she should become First Lady if Trump becomes president.Ivana is Trump’s first wife (1977-1992), followed by Marla Maples (1992-1999). Trump is currently married to Ivanka Trump.“That’s why it’s called ‘First Lady,’ ” Ivana told reporters in St. Tropez, ” a president cannot have his second or third wife to be First Lady.”Ivana recently made the news for her statement saying that the U.S. needs immigrants to vaccuum Americans’ living rooms and clean up after them.Ivana, herself an immigrant, was born in the Czech Republic. We doubt that she ever vaccumed an American living room.
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https://adobochronicles.com/2016/04/04/ivana-trump-readying-lawsuit-in-case-donald-trump-becomes-president/#respond
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Fierce Rivalry Between Marvel And DC Comics In The Philippines
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['Pol Pinoy']
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28/03/2016 0:00
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While worldwide debate rages over the fate of what was supposed to be this summer’s blockbuster movie, Batman Vs Superman, the two major comics companies, Marvel and DC Comics are battling it out for supremacy in the Philippines.Leave it to Philippine politics to set the stage for the quest to be the home of the better comics superhero.DC Comics has recently released its newest superhero, Pacman, inspired by the legendary Filipino champion boxer Manny Pacquiao. Almost simultaneously, Marvel introduced its own new superhero, Pekeman (Fakeman), inspired by former Interior Secretary Mar Roxas.Both Pacquiao and Roxas are candidates in this year’s Philippine elections: Pacquiao is running for a senate seat while Roxas is running for president.Filipinos love superheroes so the candidates found it fitting to present themselves as such, promising to come to the rescue of an entire population besieged with government corruption, poverty and crime.It remains to be seen as to which superhero wins the heart of Filipinos and which Comics company will reign supreme in the Philippines.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2016/03/28/fierce-rivalry-between-marvel-and-dc-comics-in-the-philippines/#respond
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Sereno, Trillanes Accuse BBC’s Stephen Sackur Of Being A Paid Troll For Duterte
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['Pol Pinoy']
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13/06/2018 0:00
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They were both interviewed on BBC’s Hardtalk by host Stephen Sackur. Now, they’re accusing Sackur of being a paid troll for Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte.Ousted Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno and Senator Antonio Trillanes both said that they regret agreeing to appear before Sackur’s show.Sackur all but embarrassed both Filipinos and pummelled them with hard-hitting questions that they couldn’t answer to the host’s satisfaction.In both instances, Sackur pointed that that Duterte’s overwhelming approval and satisfaction rate is considered extraordinary even in democratic countries in the West.Trillanes and Sereno had hoped that being featured on a popular television program such as Hardtalk would be their ticket to instant international fame and bring their anti-Duterte stance to international spotlight. Instead, both political figures crumbled before the eyes of the world.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2018/06/13/sereno-trillanes-accuse-bbcs-stephen-sackur-of-being-a-paid-troll-for-duterte/#respond
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DONALD TRUMP CALLS MATT DAMON ‘ANTI-WHITE,’ ‘PRO-MARTIAN’
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['Pol Pinoy']
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28/08/2018 0:00
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Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has some harsh words for actor Matt Damon.On Wednesday, Damon described Trump’s speech on immigrants as “xenophobic,” “disgusting” and “dehumanizing” in an exclusive interview with EFE, the Spanish International News Agency.Damon, 44, is married to an Argentine immigrant with whom he has three children.The actor said he did not know “how to respond” to Trump’s comments, who had called illegal Mexicans “rapists” and “drug traffickers” and proposed deporting 11 million immigrants in the country and building a wall separating United States from Mexico.“He is talking about anyone who lives south of our border in inhuman terms. He is talking about my wife, my daughters,” said Damon.In response, Trump called Damon, ‘Anti- White’ and ‘Pro-Martian.’ “He should be deportd to planet Mars,” he said.Damon is currently promoting his new movie “The Martian.”
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2015/08/28/donald-trump-calls-mat-damon-anti-white-pro-martian/?share=email
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Rappler’s Maria Ressa Very Worried About Filipinos’ Exodus From Facebook
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['Pol Pinoy']
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15/04/2018 0:00
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MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) SUBJECT TO FACT-CHECKING BY RAPPLER — Maria Ressa is having sleepless nights. She is very worried about threats by Filipino netizens to leave Facebook and switch to other social media platforms like VK.com, ELLO and others.The mass exodus from Facebook was prompted by the social media giant’s recent announcement that it was partnering with Rappler and Vera Files to fact-check news and information on social media.Ressa is trying to dissuade more exodus from Facebook, even painting those who have switched to VK.com as “working with Russia.”But in a telephone interview with The Adobo Chronicles, Ressa admitted that the reason she is worried is because she and Rappler may eventually lose their new-found power to censor the Internet, especially their own critics.”I am also afraid that Mark Zuckerberg might eventually rescind our partnership once he realizes that Filipinos are leaving Facebook for other social media platforms,” Ressa said.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2018/04/15/rapplers-maria-ressa-very-worried-about-filipinos-exodus-from-facebook/
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PHILIPPINE TAXWOMAN CAN’T WAIT TO LAY HER HANDS ON MANNY PAQUIAO
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12/7/2018 0:00
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The Philippines’ tax woman, Bureau of Internal Revenue Commissioner Kim Henares, just can’t wait to lay her hands on Filipino champion boxer Manny Pacquiao, a member of Congress.Pacquiao is the richest member of the House of Representatives and the only billionaire.Based on his 2014 statement of assets, liabilities and net worth (SALN), Pacquiao is worth P1.6 Billion, an increase by P343 Million from the year before.However, the figure does not include the reported $150 Million Pacquiao earned from his fight with American Floyd Mayweather last May. That alone is equivalent to P6.6 Billion which is six times his net worth in 2014.In a statement following the release of Pacquiao’s 2014 SALN, Henares told reporters, “I want Pacquiao to pay up now and not wait for next year. We need the money to cover the billions of pesos we lost in last year’s pork barrel scam involving businesswoman Janet Lim Napoles, senators and other elected officials.”Henares said Pacquiao should show that he is sincere in his role as a public servant and elected official by voluntarily paying all taxes due. “He should do it now, and not wait for next year,” she added.Seven of the richest members of the House of Representatives have grown richer by a combined P1 billion, while former first lady Imelda Romualdez Marcos of Ilocos Norte has gone poorer by P5 million.Still, Marcos is the third wealthiest House member and is worth P917.8 million, based on her 2014 SALN. She became poorer because she increased her liabilities from P10 million in 2013 to P15 million. The value of her real properties remained the same at P920 million and personal assets at P12.8 million.The second richest congressman, Speaker Feliciano Belmonte Jr., grew his wealth by P102 million, from P819.7 million to P921.6 million.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2015/07/12/philippine-taxwoman-cant-wait-to-lay-her-hands-on-manny-paquiao/?share=email
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SHOCKING: This Man who mistakenly to be “Dead” visits his own funeral
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2016-01-12 20:44:48+08:00
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A man who mistakenly to be dead was visited his own funeral to probe that he is not dead.According to the relatives of JunMar Faeldog, he was missing for almost one year and when they heard that the police found a dead man who has the same birthmarks as Jurman and also the same with his height, they presumed that it was him.While mourning to Junmar, all the guests were terrified when they saw Junmar is online on Facebook and posted a status that he is not dead and just hiding with his girlfriend. At first, they thought that someone just know the Facebook of Junmar and pranking them, but when Junmar personally visited his own funeral, everyone were terrified.They taught that a ghost of Junmar was appeared and many of them ran away to the funeral, but after a minute they realised that the person that they saw is the real Junmar and the one on the casket is not the real Mr. Faeldog. They scratched they heads after they realised that the dead body that they are mourned for days is not their relative.The body that the Faeldog family claimed and mistakenly to be Junmar is still unidentified, but they are still willing to pay for the fees of the wake, the most important thing is Junmar is alive.Watch the full news of GMA news here:
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https://pinoytrending.altervista.org/shocking-man-mistakenly-dead-visits-funeral/
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Mar Roxas-Cynthia Patag Tandem In 2022?
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['Pol Pinoy']
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15/06/2016 0:00
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Will a third try work for defeated presidential candidate Mar Roxas? His supporters think so.Encouraged by Liberal Party loyalists, Roxas is reportedly seriously considering running again for president in 2022.“I’m not going away,” Roxas recently told a cheering crowd at a thanksgiving celebration.Already, the former Interior Secretary has locked in his choice for vice presidential running mate, none other than Yellowtard Cynthia Patag — practically dumping his 2016 running mate, VP-elect Leni Robredo.Many are aware that the singer/actress has been the number one supporter of Roxas and the Liberal Party, using her social media account a platform to attack president-elect Rod Duterte and his followers, as well as to spread yellowism.It may be six years away till the next presidential elections but already, the circus that is the trademark of Philippine politics is rearing its funny head among Filipino voters.Another avid Roxas fan, Jim Paredes of the singing group Apo Hiking Society, is also rumored to be laying the groundwork for a senate run.Long live yellow!
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2016/06/15/mar-roxas-cynthia-patag-tandem-in-2022/?share=email
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Just Revealed: Television Networks Censored President Obama’s State Of The Union Speech
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['Pol Pinoy']
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20/01/2016 0:00
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Now it can be told.Millions of Americans watched President Barack Obama’s final State of the Union (SOTU) address on January 12, 2016. But something transpired at the end of his speech that the television networks did not show to their viewers. You had to have been inside the Congressional chamber to witness Obama’s unconventional address.Luckily, a Republican senator who shall remain unnamed — using his iPhone 6 Plus — was able to capture the actual and precise moment when Obama did this: (watch till the end)
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2016/01/20/just-revealed-television-networks-censored-president-obamas-state-of-the-union-speech/
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MANILA’S TRAFFIC SOLUTION: BUILD A BIKINI ISLAND IN BUSY AVENUE
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19/10/2017 0:00
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Metro Manila’s government never runs out of brilliant ideas to help solve the traffic gridlock that has become an inevitable routine of daily living in the crowded metropolis.In an attempt to prevent vehicles from making U-turns at street intersections, the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) announced that it will build a bikini island in the middle of one of the busiest intersections along Epifanio De Los Santos Avenue (EDSA) and North Avenue in Quezon City.The bikini island is a triangular rotunda that would make it impossible for motorists to make a U-turn, thus improving the flow of traffic. While the proposed rotunda will not totally eliminate traffic in the area, it will give motorists some pastime to help relieve their stress.The bikini island will be open to residents and tourists who wish to go sun tanning in their bikinis. Weather-proof beach chairs and beach mats will be provided free of charge.MMDA is confident that the sight of bikini-clad men and women will make daily commute more exciting and enjoyable. It said that if the new project proves to be successful, more bikini islands will be constructed throughout Metro Manila.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2014/10/19/manilas-traffic-solution-build-a-bikini-island-in-busy-avenue/
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U.S. LEADS IN MASSIVE CLEAN-UP OF THE PHILIPPINES
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['Pol Pinoy']
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15/04/2018 0:00
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filth, including, but not limited to, the pork barrel scam, government curruption, the Aquino administration’s inefficiency, and justice for sale.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2015/04/15/u-s-leads-in-massive-clean-up-of-the-philippines/#respond
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