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NFL UNVEILS 2016 SUPER BOWL LOGO
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['Pol Pinoy']
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30/01/2018 0:00
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exclusively to but it is attached to ‘BOWL’ so that it reads ‘BOWLL.’What a simple, brilliant logo design, we think!
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2015/01/30/nfl-unveils-2016-super-bowl-logo/#respond
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What Duterte pledges for NinaPh victims?
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2016-12-28 14:53:56+08:00
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Pili, Camarines Sur – Just as soon as Christmas Day typhoon Nina left the Philippine territory and even before local residents could clear the streets of fallen trees and blown roofs, President Rody Duterte flew to two of the most devastated provinces in the Bicol Region – Catanduanes and Camarines Sur – and vowed immediate rehabilitation efforts with an initial commitment of P500-million for agriculture and fisheries.The President arrived in Virac, Catanduanes at past 2 p.m. straight from Davao City and was joined by five Cabinet secretaries – Agriculture, Social Welfare, Energy, Education and Defense – and several undersecretaries in a short ceremony in the provincial capitol of Catanduanes in Virac town.In Virac, President Duterte approved the allocation by the Dept. of Agriculture of P55-M for the immediate rehabilitation of the Abaca industry of Catanduanes, the release of rice seeds and fertilisers for about 5,000 hectares and the repair of fisheries instrastructure.Typhoon Nina damaged 85% of the standing Abaca of Catanduanes which at 33,000 hectares is the biggest single producer of the natural fibre in the world today.From Virac, President Duterte flew by helicopter to Pili, Camarines Sur where local officials led by Governor Miguel Villafuerte met him at the provincial capitol for a short ceremony.The President initially committed P50-M in rehabilitation funds and seeds and fertilisers for the estimated 21,000 hectares of damaged rice farms.WATCH THE VIDEO BELOW:But after his speech, when I showed him the updated report which was submitted to me while he was already speaking which indicated that the damage to agriculture and fisheries alone could reach P3-B, President Duterte said he was increasing his commitment to P500-M.Of the amount, P300-M will come from the President’s funds while the remaining P200-M will be sourced from the funds of the Dept. of Agriculture.“I hope you could recover your bearing,” the President told the crowd which gathered in front of the Camarines Sur Provincial Capitol even as he urged local officials to be conscious of the threats of climate change.The President suggested that since the Bicol Region faces threats of typhoons being the country’s first window facing the Pacific Ocean, people must learn to adapt.He suggested that houses must have sturdy designs to withstand strong winds adding that “This is a reality which we must accept.”“Do not despair. Government will help. Life must go on. Recover your bearings,” he told the crowd.The President flew back to Davao City just before dark while the members of the Cabinet took an Air Force plane back to Metro Manila.Today will be another working day. | Manny PiñolWhat can you say about this story? Leave your comments below:
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Duterte Daily Stories
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http://duterte.today/what-duterte-pledges-ninaph-victims/
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OVERWHELMED BY POPE’S VISIT, SPEAKER BOEHNER PROMISES MAJOR REFORMS
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['Pol Pinoy']
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24/09/2018 0:00
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Overwhelmed by the Pope’s presence, and the enlightenment of The Holy Spirit, a tearful and repentant House Speaker John Boehner promised to lead the Republican Party to institute major reforms long resisted by the GOP.Pope Francis addressed a joint session of the U.S. Congress this morning, calling on legislators to emulate the examples of four great Americans: Abraham Lincoln, Martin Luther King, Dorothy Day and Thomas Merton.A devout Catholic, Boehner could not contain his emotions standing next to the head of the Roman Catholic Church during the visiting pontiff’s speech inside the Congress chambers and in a short balcony appearance to greet the crowd that packed the lawn leading up from the Washington Monument.Soon after the Pope left Capitol Hill, Boehner called for an impromptu press conference, telling reporters that he was so inspired by Francis’ message that he will lead the GOP in instituting major reforms including those on comprehensive immigration, climate change, creating jobs, taxing the rich, abolishing the death penalty, boosting Obamacare through Universal Health care, dialogue with Iraq, Iran, North Korea, Russia and China, as well as a humanitarian U.S. response to the Syrian refugee crisis.So far, there has been no response from the Republican presidential candidates on Boehner’s announcement.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2015/09/24/overwhelmed-by-popes-visit-speaker-boehner-promises-major-reforms/?share=email
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ADOBO CHRONICLES’ BEST AND WORST DRESSED ON THE SONA RED CARPET
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['Pol Pinoy']
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27/07/2018 0:00
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What a difference a year makes.Last year, Senator Nancy Binay was judged the worst dressed on the State of the Nation Address (SONA) red carpet, wearing what looked like a Korean-style dress turned into an air balloon.This year, Binay bounced back from last year’s embarrassment and impressed fashionistas with her purplish blue terno designed by the same artist that made her gown in 2014.Hands down, this year’s worst gown award went to Senator Loren Legarda who, like last year, went for the indigenous, native look.Her 2015 stunner consisted of what seemed to be black leotards she would wear in her yoga class, accented by a colorful native-woven fabric and locally-made pendant and handbag. She even wore a Marikina-made pair of shoes to focus attention on the need to patronize products that are ‘sariling atin’ (made in the Philippines).Many observers have wondered what in the world has become of the former television news anchor who regaled viewers on the boob tube with such high fashion and professional bearing.But one thing is for sure: her ‘gown’ didn’t cost her a penny. And maybe, that’s good.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2015/07/27/adobo-chronicles-best-and-worst-dressed-on-the-sona-red-carpet/
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WATCH: Referee tells Jeff Horn ‘I am here to protect you’
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2017-07-03 00:14:26+08:00
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Netizens were not happy when a clip during the Battle in Brisbane went viral showing the referee telling Jeff Horn “I am here to protect you”.Manny Pacquiao fans around the globe were frustrated when an Aussie boxer took the WBO Welterweight title from Pacman on their battle, July 2.Some celebrities went to twitter to air out their disappointment with the unanimous decision. The frustrations around the globe escalated after this clip made rounds on the internet. Click Below to Watch VideoWhile referee should be on the ring to protect the players, there are still a lot of people who are not convinced with the decision. What can you say about this video? Leave your comments below!
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Duterte Daily Stories
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http://duterte.today/watch-referee-tells-jeff-horn-protect/
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Bad News For Filipinos Waiting For A U.S. Visa, Courtesy of Donald Trump
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['Pol Pinoy']
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22/07/2016 0:00
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In his acceptance speech during the final night of the Republican National Convention, Donald Trump said that the U.S. must suspend immigration from any nation that has been compromised by terrorism until the vetting methods are improved. That’s bad news for Filipinos, including those already on a waiting list for a visa number to immigrate to America.According to the latest visa bulletin from the U.S. State Department, visa numbers for the Philippines are already lagging way behind.If you’re an unmarried son or daughter of a U.S. citizen, there is currently no visa number available for you if your date of application was prior to March of 2005. If you are a brother or sister of an adult U.S. citizen, visa numbers are available only if you applied prior to February of 1993.Well, all that is only going to get worse, especially because the Philippines is one of the countries “compromised by terrorism” by virtue of Abu Sayyaf and other local rebel elements that have been designated by the United Nations and other countries as “terrorist groups.”Many Republican Filipinos in the U.S. have expressed regret over voting for Trump in the primary contests and are now having second thoughts about voting for him in the coming November elections.Thousands of other Filipino Americans who have never voted in U.S. elections are now seriously considering registering to vote this year just to ensure that Trump does not become president. It’s an “awakening” that’s long overdue.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2016/07/22/bad-news-for-filipinos-waiting-for-a-u-s-visa-courtesy-of-donald-trump/#comments
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17 Strikes and counting... for Edgar Matobato
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17/09/2016 0:00
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1. Nograles did not have any bodyguards that got killed due to politics.2. Paolo Duterte studied in Philippine Women’s College (PWC) in Davao and not in Ateneo de Davao.3. He was never a bodyguard to Paolo Duterte as confirmed by a schoolmate.4. PAOCTF was abolished in 2001 and not in 2002 thus there was no such meeting.5. Richard King was killed in Vital C office and not in McDo.6. There is no man named Matobato in CAFGU list as confirmed by the Philippine Army7. Imagine a victim riddled with 200 bullets and8. Paolo Duterte was taking drugs and based his statement on looks and hearsay.9. Initially said he was a ghost employee of Davao City Hall and received 3K per month but later changed it to 5K,10. Initial questioning he revealed he killed 50 persons but later on he said it could be 1,000 or more, oh really now?11. Mr Matobato said that in 2003 then CHR Delima had a police operation to dig up alleged graves and was planned to be ambushed (killed) but now-Senator De Lima immediately corrected that it was 2009,12. He alleged that he was a ghost employee in Davao City Hall but at the same time works at the police arm office of the City Mayor and receives monthly wage but COA and City Hall officials had already said there is no such ghost employee practices in the city,13. His confusing statement on who brought him to the Senate to become witness,?!14. He said he does not have any cellphones, access to TV, newspapers, or radio; but… the wife of Richard King called him, but… when he was hiding in Pangasinan his unknown “friend” went to him to get him as witness;15. He said he killed a certain terrorist with a name, Sali Makdum. But such name cant even be googled,16. He said “”, but there is no such subdivision with that name in Davao,17. He said he executed a notarized affidavit indicating all his revelations being a DDS before he took oath and became witness in the Senate, but that is another lie; there is no such affidavit. All his statement during the committee session is not legally binding but just for show.This is a hilarious day, indeed!----------------------This is a GRP Featured Comment. Join the discussion
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GRPundit
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https://grpshorts.blogspot.com/2016/09/17-strikes-and-counting-for-edgar.html#comments
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LOOK: 10 projects worth 270+ Billion pesos that President Duterte approved
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2016-11-16 04:30:33+08:00
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The current government is not wasting it’s time to build more infrastructures to boost the economy of the country.New Nayong Pilipino at Entertainment CityPresident Duterte has approved 10 infrastructure projects projects worth 270+ Billion pesos, according to Socioeconomic planning Secretary Ernesto Pernia.Scaling up of the Second Cordillera Highlands Agricultural Resources Management Project/Department of Agricultureof the Second Highlands Agricultural Resources Management Project/Department of Agriculture Expansion of the Philippine Rural Development Project/DAImprovement/ Widening of General Luis-Kaybiga-Polo-Novaluches Road to Valenzuela CityNew Cebu International PortNorth-South Railway Project – South LineConfirmation on Unbundling of earlier NEDA Board-Approved Airport ProjectsChico River Pump Irrigation ProjectMalitubog-Maridagao Irrigation Project, Stage 2New Nayong Pilipino at Entertainment CityImprovement widening of road from Quirino Highway, Quezon City to Gen MacArthur Highway,This was added to the nine projects worth P171 Billion approved by the NEDA Board last September 14.P74.6-billion Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Naia) public-private partnership (PPP) project;P37.8-billion Metro Manila Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) in EDSA;P23.5-billion first phase of the Metro Manila Flood Management Project;P10.2-billion Inclusive Partnership for Agricultural Competitiveness project;P8-billion second phase of the Maritime Safety Capability Improvement project for the Philippine Coast Guard;P7.8-billion change in scope of the New Bohol Airport Construction and Sustainable Environment Protection projectP4.8-billion increase in area of Bicol International Airport’s passenger terminal building in Albay;P2.4-billion modernization of Eastern Visayas Regional Medical Center in Leyte; andP2.2-billion modernization of Gov. Celestino Gallares Memorial Hospital in Bohol.
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Pinoytrending Altervista
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https://pinoytrending.altervista.org/look-10-projects-worth-270-billion-pesos-president-duterte-approved/
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FILIPINA WINS HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON AWARD FOR TREASON
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['Pol Pinoy']
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26/04/2018 0:00
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For the first time ever, a Filipina has won the Hillary Rodham Clinton Award for Advancing Women in Peace and Security in the person of Miriam Coronel Ferrer.Ferrer is the goverment negotiator for the peace process with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) in the Philippines.The award was presented by Clinton and Georgetown University President John DeGioia at Georgetown University in Washington D.C. on April 22.The day after she received the award, Ferrer was charged with treason before the Office of the Ombudsman in Manila for conspiring in the approval of the controversial Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) which complainants described as ‘unconstitutional.’Also included in the criminal complaints were President NoyNoy Aquino, Senate President Franklin Drilon, House Speaker Feliciano Belmonte, BBL government peace panel negotiator Teresita Deles as well MILF representatives Murad Ebrahim, Mohagher Iqbal and Ghazali Jaafar.In filing the complaint, former Assemblyman and Immigration Commissioner Homobono Adaza and government-critic Herman Tiu Laurel cited the respondents as co-conspirators in promoting the approval of the of the BBL, granting the MILF more power and territory beyond the limits set by the Constitution. They said the BBL violates at least 11 provisions of the Constitution on religion, equal protection rights and promoting social justice.Among others, they said the accord would redefine Article 1 of the Constitution granting part of the national territory to the Bangsamoro and powers of sovereignty which are indivisible.Upon learning of the charges, Clinton, who recently declared her candidacy for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2016, revised Ferrer’s award to ‘Hillary Rodham Clinton Award for Advancing Women in Treason.’
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2015/04/26/filipina-wins-hillary-rodham-clinton-award-for-treason/?share=email
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CONSERVATIVE COLUMNIST ANN COULTER IS FIRST WOMAN ADMITTED TO KKK
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['Pol Pinoy']
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28/05/2018 0:00
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those living in Mexico and in the United States.Responding to questions by host Jorge Ramos, Coulter practically told a stunned live audience that Mexicans are more dangerous than ISIS. “If you don’t want to be killed by ISIS, don’t go to Syria; if you don’t want to be killed by Mexicans, there is nothing I can tell you,” she said. The program aired Tuesday on Univision.The controversial columnist is frequently mentioned as a potential vice presidential running mate of one or more of the declared Republican candidates for the 2016 U.S. presidential elections.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2015/05/28/conservative-columnist-ann-coulter-is-first-woman-admitted-to-kkk/
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Anti-Duterte Activists Disappointed About President’s Decision On Libingan Ng Mga Bayani
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['Pol Pinoy']
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2/11/2016 0:00
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Filipino activists protesting President Rodrigo Roa Duterte’s decision to allow the burial of Ferdinand E. Marcos in Libingan Ng Mga Bayani (National Heroes’ Cemetery) are in a waiting mode.They are waiting for a decision from the Supreme Court on whether or not the remains of the former strongman president will be allowed internment at LNMB.But already, these activists have laid out plans to undertake similar protests when the time comes for Duterte to be laid to rest at LNMB.Well, Duterte is not going to give them that opportunity. He has announced that he is not interested in being buried at the heroes’ cemetery.Instead, the president wants to be buried beside his parents, Vicente and Soledad, in Davao City.“There is no greater honor for me than to be laid to rest beside my mother and father,” he told reporters in Davao City when he visited his family’s mausoleum on All Saints’ Day.He rejected the idea of being buried at Libingan ng mga Bayani, the cemetery reserved for former Presidents, soldiers and heroes.So, the activists will need to find another person to protest against in as far as the LNMB is concerned. What a disappointment!
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2016/11/02/anti-duterte-activists-disappointed-about-presidents-decision-on-libingan-ng-mga-bayani/#respond
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The #ASEAN2017 Summit proves that the Philippines is not a fascist state
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2017-11-16 03:21:59+00:00
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Funny how elements of the Philippine Opposition gleefully spread images of Leftist protesters infesting Manila’s streets as if to demonstrate that there is a “fight” for “freedom” currently raging against the oppressive “fascist” government of an “evil” strongman. There is even a dramatic image of one of these protesters in the act of delivering a “flying kick” against a riot police officer. It is funny because what escapes these “activists” is how all this imagery actually demonstrates that the Philippines is not the “fascist” state that critics of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte make it out to be. It is, in fact, a country where open and public dissent thrives unencumbered by state forces.Indeed, throughout the occassion of this annual summit, the Opposition has not done much intelligent dissenting to begin with and, instead, did nothing but nitpick on every aspect of the events, taking cheap pedestrian shots at little idiosyncracies of the participants as well as getting sidetracked by a sideshow at a popular fast food outlet and a shrill verbal brawl outside a restroom during a gala night. Social media “thought leaders” affiliated with the Opposition were also having a field day issuing their usual slapstick commentary over Twitter and Facebook with nothing much in the way of substance to contribute other than to latch on to the verbatim minutiae of every word and sound byte they catch wind of.In truth, the short of it is:Even if the Philippine government actually wanted to crack down on dissent, it really does not have much to go after.There was a lot of lazy commentary and lazy journalism flying around that served no other purpose than to top up what amounts to no more than a seething pile of inbred points-of-view and quibbly ideas that neither builds any semblance of a scalable conceptual framework of dissent nor contributes to the development of clarity and coherence in the discourse. There was “dissent” but most of it is essentially inconsequential.The words of key Opposition legislator Teddy Baguilat posted on Twitter sum up the nature of the intellectual bankruptcy of the Opposition spectators on exhibit this week:Billions of pesos spent [hosting] ASEAN, did we get anything in return? Puro handshakes, obligated smiles and safe rhetoric. Like we hosted a giant party and photo ops.So typical of the small-mindedness of infantile people who, not getting any instant gratification, go on a rampage over how an otherwise important initiative “failed”. Did Baguilat actually expect a million bucks to fall on the laps of each Filipino family right after the close of this year’s ASEAN Summit?It seems, the Philippine Opposition approached the ASEAN Summit with eyes blinkered towards what they consider to be humanity’s most important be-all-end-all topic, human rights. Seeing that the Big H.R. topic was merely glossed over by world leaders who would rather get along and get down to business during their brief “giant party”, these chattering hordes were left with no other recourse but to throw their usual girly tantrums. “Human rights”, after all is, in essence, really just a part of each country’s domestic affairs to sort out internally. Whether or not US President Donald Trump or pretty boy Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau raises the topic with Duterte ultimately does not matter — because it can only be raised politely if it is even raised at all.Unfortunately, these Opposition partisans harbour hopes that the Philippine government could be arm-twisted by powerful Western democracies into toeing the “human rights” line. The irony in that hope seems to fly way above their pointed heads considering they are the same bozos who are likely, in another context, to get their panties twisted over old spectres of “Western imperialism”. Oh wait, isn’t that what Renato Reyes’s panties were all twisted about during this event?
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Get Real Philippines
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https://www.getrealphilippines.com/2017/11/the-asean2017-summit-proves-that-the-philippines-is-not-a-fascist-state/#comments
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Confirmed! Pia Wurtzbach confirms that Miss Universe 2017 will happen in the Philippines
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2016-11-03 17:56:50+08:00
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CONFIRMED!Miss Universe 2017 is set to happen in the Philippines. Department of Tourism Secretary Wanda Tulfo-Teo, Undersecretary Kat De Castro and Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach confirmed the news on social media.The Miss Universe 2017 Coronation Night may happen in Manila and other venues of the prestigious beauty pageant and other details are still discussing.“Cebu and Bohol are among the confirmed venues for the ancillary events. All three major islands of the Philippines—Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao—will be well represented and visited by the Miss Universe candidates.” Department of Tourism Secretary Wanda Teo said in her Facebook post.Despite of some petition from Women Groups urging to stop the Miss Universe 2017 in the Philippines, the Department of Tourism tried their best to prove that no one can stop the prestigious event in the country next year.Department of Tourism Undersecretary Kat De Castro thanked everyone who helped to push the Miss Universe 2017 in the Philippines.
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Pinoytrending Altervista
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https://pinoytrending.altervista.org/confirmed-pia-wurtzbach-confirms-miss-universe-2017-will-happen-philippines/
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LOOK: A girl was admitted to ICU after getting 3 shots of controversial Dengvaxia Vaccine
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2017-12-05 05:22:20+08:00
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A girl was hospitalized and currently admitted in the Intensive Care Unit of Jecson Hospital in Tarlac after allegedly getting three shots of the controversial Dengvaxia vaccine made by Sanofi Pasteur which later found out to be dangerous to the people who didn’t have any history of Dengue.The suspected victim of the anti-dengue vaccine is Aimy Junel Tamayo, 12, a student of San Francisco Elementary School.According to netizen Von Dy, Tamayo who’s currently being monitored by the doctors was infected by Dengue virus despite of getting three shots of the anti-dengue vaccine.The young girl’s condition worsen so the doctors decided to admit her in the ICU to save her life.Von Dy also used his social media page to ask help to the government officials and netizens.“SA MGA KAIBIGAN/KAKLASE/KAPAMILYA/MGA MAGULANG/MGA OPISYALES SA GOBYERNO NA PWEDENG MALAPITAN AT MAKATULONG SA KANILA.KAMI PO AY HUMIHINGI NG TULONG SA KASO NI AIMY JUNNEL TAMAYO, 12 YRS OLD AT NAG-AARAL SA SAN FRANCSICO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, SAN FRANCISCO TARLAC..SIYA PO AY MAY DENGUE CASE MULA PO NOONG DISYEMBRE 2, 2017 (SABADO) AT NGAYON PO AY NAKA ADMIT SA JECSON HOSPITAL TARLAC, TARLAC CITY. SI AIMY PO AY ISA NABIGYAN NG DENGUE VACCINE (3 SHOTS). NGAYON PO AY NASA ICU SYA AT PATULOY ANG PAG MONITOR SAKNYA.” Dy said in his post.According to Dr. Willie Ong, despite of the Sanofis’ statement that people who took three shots of vaccine would get more benefits than disadvantages, he would still not recommend to his followers to continue their vaccination of the anti-dengue vaccine without having a blood test.“Ayaw ko magbigay ng bakuna kung may agam-agam na posible makasama ito. Dapat TIYAK sa blood test muna. 10% risk is unacceptable po para sa akin. Saka iyang risk ay hindi matatanggal agad. Aabutin ng DEKADA nasa katawan” Doctor Willie Ong said.“Ang LINAW po ng BAGONG Advisory ng Sanofi (November 29, 2017): “For individuals who have not been previously infected by dengue virus, vaccination should not be recommended.” Ang ibig sabihin, KUNG may mangyari ay wala silang sagutin. SINULAT na nga nila na “Not Recommended” eh.” he added.Dr. Ong also said that he would not recommend to the government to continue the vaccination program because no blood test can determine if a person already had a dengue fever before.Last week, thousands of families were alarmed by the advisory released by Sanofi Pasteur about the dengue vaccine that the Aquino administration bought to them.More than 700,000 students were received a shot from the controversial vaccine that made the people worried because they might suffer a severe dengue once they got infected by mosquito for the first time.According to the advisory, the person who took the anti-dengue vaccine without having any history of Dengue virus could possibly suffer a ‘severe dengue’ if they got infected after getting a Dengvaxia shot.Volunteers against Crime and Corruption (VACC) also said that three people were already dead after they took the controversial vaccine.Bloggers and politicians also claimed that the former administration of Aquino rushed the purchasing of the vaccine.Some even suspected that there’s a corruption happened during the purchasing of the Dengvaxia vaccine because they discovered that the anti-dengue shots can only be bought online by ₱9.35 while they claimed that the Aquino administration spent ₱1,000 per dose.To help Aimy you can call Mrs. Lejani Pangalan through these cellphone numbers: +639078358286, +639335131115
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Pinoytrending Altervista
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https://pinoytrending.altervista.org/look-girl-admitted-icu-getting-3-shots-controversial-dengvaxia-vaccine/
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WATCH: ‘Goodbye Delima’ scares PNP Chief Bato
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2016-12-29 14:37:43+08:00
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PNP Chief Ronald dela Rosa led the confiscation of illegal fireworks in Bulacan. One of the loudest yet illegal is the so called ‘Goodbye De lima’ which surprised the PNP Chief when it smoked while he presented it to the media, Wednesday.WATCH THE VIDEO BELOWChief Bato threw the said firework and ran away. One police from Bulacan took it and poured water on it to stop further damage.It seems Bato is afraid to loose his fingers. Like and watch the video.What can you say about this? Leave your comments below!Video source: GMAnewsTV
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Duterte Daily Stories
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http://duterte.today/watch-goodbye-delima-scares-pnp-chief-bato/
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3 key points in defense of Duterte's "war on drugs"
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3/9/2016 0:00
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After watching Senator Alan Peter Cayetano’s interview with Christiane Amanpour on, here are some suggestions to the Duterte government on how to communicate better about the war on the drugs.The key is to focus on just three points. What are these three points?POINT 1: Many of the killings are due to the drug lords cleansing their ranks.– The drug lords and the crooked police who worked for them in the past are killing off their pushers before they can surrender and confess what they know.– Of all the people who would want to capture these pushers alive, it is the Duterte administration, because these pushers have a lot of intel on drug networks. They are useless to the Duterte government if they are dead.– The drug lords and crooked police are framing the legitimate police for the deaths of the pushers to discredit the anti-drug campaign.POINT 2: Average daily killings are actually lower now under Duterte compared to the previous administration.– Statistics from the last ten years prove this. Statistics also show that the number of casualties in police operations is very small as a percentage compared to the number of surrenderees.– Groups connected to the drug lords—including the drug lord protectors in high government positions—are distorting the number of killings in order to discredit the anti-drug campaign.– Central to this disinformation campaign is the move to label every death an “extra-judicial killing” even those that have nothing to do with the anti-drug campaign. The head of the Commission on Human Rights, Chito Gascon, a loyalist and appointee of the previous administration that coddled the drug lords, seems to be a participant in this disinformation campaign.POINT 3: Leila de Lima is a tainted source.– During Leila de Lima’s term as secretary of the Department of Justice in the previous administration, the Bilibid national penitentiary, which was under her supervision, became the number one source of shabu (meth) in the Philippines.– It was also during De Lima’s term as DOJ secretary that the drug lords at Bilibid were able to turn their jail cells into luxury suites and do whatever they wanted, including hold lavish parties and concerts. She even attended their parties, and there are videos and pictures to prove this.– Leila de Lima had an intimate relationship with her driver whom witnesses have claimed was the fixer/middleman between the Bilibid drug lords and the prison guards and DOJ officials who accepted bribes so the drug lords could have free reign at the prison.Important tip shared by a friend who’s a pro: Stick to three points, and don’t let the interviewer control you. No matter what the interviewer asks, answer in a way that brings the discussion back to your three points. Resist the temptation to keep elaborating once you’ve made your point so the message is not drowned out by the details.I applaud Senator Alan Peter Cayetano for his vigorous defense of the honor of our country, our police, and our President in front of the international media. Although he seemed a bit nervous, his passion and sincerity came across in the CNN interview. Meanwhile, De Lima was speaking like a stoned zombie who was obviously more interested in defending herself rather than the victims she was claiming to represent.Leila de Lima proved one thing in that CNN interview: She will utter whatever lie is necessary—even lies that jeopardize the reputation of our country—to save herself. After watching that interview, it is clear there is no way De Lima will resign from the Senate or hang herself, as has been suggested. There is no way she will do that, because you cannot shame the shameless.-----------------------This is a GRP Featured Comment. Join the discussion
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GRPundit
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https://grpshorts.blogspot.com/2016/09/3-key-points-in-defense-of-dutertes-war.html
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Debate Commission Announces New Format For Final U.S. Presidential Debate
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['Pol Pinoy']
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10/10/2016 0:00
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The non-profit Commission on Presidential Debates just announced a new format for the third and final debate between Democrat Hillary Clinton and Republican Donald Trump.The commission has finally acknowledged that time limits given to candidates to answer questions or rebutt answers of their opponents has never worked, with candidates talking over moderators and one another.The new format will mimic what the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences does during Oscar awards night, where the end of the allotted time for acceptance speeches by winners is signaled by music which would eventually drown the speakers.The commission believes this will make the job of the debate moderator much easier and will make room for more questions and answers.The music that has been selected by the commission is “Don’t Stop” by Fleetwood Mac.Hmmm, wasn’t that the campaign theme song of then candidate Bill Clinton?
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2016/10/10/debate-commission-announces-new-format-for-final-u-s-presidential-debate/
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Filipino Journalists To Picket Philippine Star Offices Over Mocha Uson Column
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['Pol Pinoy']
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6/11/2016 0:00
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Journalists from major print and broadcast news outlets in the Philippines will stage a picket in front of The Philippine Star offices in Mandaluyong City to protest the new designation given to controversial entertainer-turned-political blogger Mocha Uson.The Star has just announced that it will run a regular weekly column by Uson — not in the entertainment section — but in the daily newspaper’s op-ed section. That practically gives Uson the status of journalist.Since campaigning for the presidential bid of then Mayor Rodrigo Roa Duterte, Uson has gained tremendous popularity as a political blogger. She has more followers and reader engagement that established news outlets like the Inquirer, Rappler, ABS-CBN and GMA-7. She makes no secret about her all-out support for the new Philippine president.Uson scored a one-on-one interview with Duterte shortly after his election, and another with Nur Misuari, founder and leader of the rebel group, Moro National Liberation Front — opportunities not afforded the legitimate news outlets.In recent weeks, an online petition requesting Facebook to shut down Uson’s blog gathered over 30,000 signatures. Ironically, a counter-petition in support of Uson generated more signatures, close to 35,000.Online news Rappler’s CEO Maria Ressa also posted a series of op-ed pieces critical of Uson and Facebook’s algorithm, stating that it was “time to take back the Internet and Social Media.”In a joint statement issued by the major news outlets, it was announced that all their newsroom staff will leave their offices and cubicles starting today and will not cover any news events. Instead they will stage daily pickets in front of the Philippine Star offices and will continue to do so until Uson’s column is scrapped.“We apologize in advance to the Filipino people for the news blackout that this will create, but we need to fight for our pride, dignity and unique talents and expertise as true journalists. We need to take back the news from Uson,” the statement said.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2016/11/06/filipino-journalists-top-picket-philippine-star-offices-over-mocha-uson-column/#respond
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Duterte tops approval and trust ratings again, Ph Opposition an even bigger laughingstock!
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['Oratio Imperata']
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2018-01-08 05:31:01+00:00
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According to the report on Awareness and Trust Ratings of Top National Officials as of December 2017 released by Pulse Asia Research Inc., Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte still enjoys the approval and trust of Filipinos a year and a half into his term.80 and 82 percent of Filipinos surveyed in the study said they approved of and trusted Duterte respectively. Of the major government officials, Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno was the least approved of and least-trusted with a dismal 31 and 27 percent of Filipinos giving her the thumbs-up respectively.Duterte’s approval and trust ratings are highest in the Visayas and Mindanao and amongst the lower (D and E) socio-economic classes. This contradicts assertions being propagated by the Philippine Opposition that the poor suffer the most from Duterte’s policies and that Filipinos in the south are opposed to the implementation and subsequent extension of Martial Law in the southern Philippine island of Mindanao.Nonetheless Duterte’s approval and trust numbers are generally evenly-distributed geographically and across social class. In the National Capital Region (NCR) where most “activist” Opposition rallies against his government are organised, Duterte enjoys the trust and approval of 79 percent of Filipinos bringing to question how effective this “activism” is and, for that matter, whether the “issues” raised in these activities are even relevant to ordinary Filipinos. It is also interesting to note that amongst the higher (A, B, and C) classes, Duterte’s approval and trust numbers remain just as impressive (at 77 and 78 percent respectively). This dispels claims that private Catholic “disente” schools and universitites are hotbeds of outrage over Duterte’s methods of governance and leadership.These results prove that Filipinos are squarely behind their government and should serve as a wake up call for them to step up and push back against efforts being mounted by Western corporate media organisations and even governments to meddle in their country’s internal affairs. They should also take to task elements in the Opposition as well as business leaders such as Rappler CEO Maria Ressa for inviting this foreign meddling. Whilst these foreign elements presume to know better than Filipino voters and constituents of politicians allied with the current government, these results show that the perception being created by these foreign elements are all wrong.One wonders then what the basis was for the Philippine Daily Inquirer to dub Opposition blogger Jover Laurio “Filipino of the Year”. It is evident now that its editor are either astoundingly out-of-touch with public sentiment or are mounting a last-ditch effort to fly the Yellowtard flag for the last time before the new management takes over the publication. If both or even one of these theories are true, these editors should be severely reprimanded for deliberately undermining the brand equity of the Inquirer.This also puts the current leaders of the Philippine Opposition on notice. Their “activism” has been revealed to be ineffective at influencing and, more importantly, converting partisans. They are evidently still suffering the same crisis of relevance that cost them an entire country back in the 2016 elections. With the 2019 Congressional elections coming up, time is definitely not on their side. They will have to craft a compelling strategic narrative to compete with the Duterte political juggernaut, purge its collateral of any further trace of obsolete Yellowtard and communist ideology, and give the boot to all of its highest-profile personalities whose only real achievement was cause the Opposition not just to drop the ball but altogether lose sight of it.Finally, Rappler CEO Maria Ressa should rethink the laughable mythology she had embraced — that of an “evil” Facebook empire and the insidious army of “bots” and “trolls” who have used it to “weaponise” the Internet. With every day that goes by she is making herself and her “social news network” Rappler an ever bigger laughingstock. Her shareholders, benefactors, and sponsors are definitely not happy, which means she had failed in her role as CEO.To dismiss these results is to suggest that foreigners and the snake oil salesmen in the Opposition are right and ordinary Filipino voters (and survey respondents) are wrong. Doing so then goes on to suggest that democracy is, in essence, all wrong too. But, see, this has always been the modus operandi of the current Opposition led by their carpetbagger Yellowtard leadership — to downplay the voice of the people and consecrate the ululations of the oligarchs and foreign sponsors they suck up to. Ironic, considering “freedom”, “democracy” and “rights” are the tiresome bukambibigs of the Opposition. It turns out they are an absolute dishonest lot who have done nothing but insult the intelligence of the Filipino people.
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Get Real Philippines
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https://www.getrealphilippines.com/2018/01/duterte-tops-approval-and-trust-ratings-again-ph-opposition-an-even-bigger-laughingstock/#comments
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Donald Trump Now Bans Babies From His Campaign Events (Video)
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['Pol Pinoy']
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2/8/2016 0:00
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First, he wanted hecklers and protesters taken out. Then he banned what he thought were antagonistic media from his speaking engagements. Now, Donald Trump has made it crystal clear that he does not want any babies in his campaign events.Apparently irked that the crying baby was repeatedly interrupting his campaign speech, Trump finally said “take the baby out of here.” This after he initially commented that he loved babies.Well, after that event, it meant one less vote for him from the mother of the baby.It probably also means that the baby will grow up to be a Democrat.Here’s a LINK to the video.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2016/08/02/donald-trump-now-bans-babies-from-his-campaign-events-video/#respond
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Duterte’s Message To Crocodiles In Philippine Congress
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['Pol Pinoy']
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4/6/2016 0:00
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There are two names that members of the Congress of the Philippines are often referred to: baboy and buwaya ( pigs and crocodiles.) Pigs because of the masssive pork barrel scam that many of the senators and congressmen were implicated in; crocodiles because of their penchant for gobbling as much as they possibly can when it comes to public funds for themselves or their most loyal constituents.Well, change is coming under the administration of President-elect Rod Duterte. There will no longer be any pork barrels or crocodiles in congress.If there is any clear indication that the Davao City mayor will not tolerate any graft and corruption during his presidency, an ominous sign was seen in public during the Duterte thanksgiving and victory event held yesterday in his city.Instead of the usual lechon (roast pig), the Duterte camp served a different kind of roast for the celebration: crocodile.Be forewarned.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2016/06/04/dutertes-message-to-crocodiles-in-philippine-congress/?share=email
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LOOK: Gordon files Ethics Complaint vs Trillanes
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2017-09-04 22:07:40+08:00
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Senator Richard Gordon has officially filed an ethics complaint before the Ethics Committee versus Sen. Sonny Trillanes.The complaint is based on the recent behavior of Trillanes at the Senate Hearing where he told Gordon and Sotto ‘lawyering Paolo Duterte’.Trillanes was called out of order twice which prompted Gordon, the Committee Chair, to site Trillanes in contempt.Trillanes had also a clash on national TV with other senators in the senate hall. He had almost gotten to a fist fight with Sen Zubiri. He was seen also blocking Sen Cayetano at the Senate Inquiry on EJK by turning his microphone off.Days before the filing of Gordon, The Magdalo senator also challenged Gordon to go ahead for he doesn’t even believe Gordon will be able to get at least half votes from other senators.” Lagi na lang tayong sinisindak nya. Go ahead tignan natin kung makakuha sya ng miski kalahati ng boto sa Senado” said Trillanes in an interview.What will happen if the complaint will prosper? He will be suspended (or so much better) he will be expelled as Senator.Will Trillanes be shut off this time? Does he have enough bffs in the senate to protect him?What’s your thoughts? Leave your comments below!
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Duterte Daily Stories
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http://duterte.today/look-gordon-files-ethics-complaint-vs-trillanes/
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Mayor Rodrigo Duterte Shows His Soft Side, Musical Talent
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['Pol Pinoy']
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30/04/2016 0:00
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Move over Manny Pacquiao. Make way for the new singing idol, Mayor Rodrigo Duterte.The tough-talking, foul-mouthed frontrunner presidential candidate showed his soft side on national television when he sang live on TV host Vice Ganda’s show. In close to perfect pitch!Duterte’s poll ratings were already high prior to his live performance. They skyrocketed even more after the show. Showcasing his musical talent was merely icing on the cake.Oh, how Filipinos love singing celebrities. Even before Pacquiao, many will remember how then First Lady Imelda Romualdez Marcos sang her way into the hearts of her countrymen, with her signature songs, “Dahil Sa Iyo,” “Dandansoy” and “Feelings.”Did Duterte just seal the deal to become the Philippines’ next president? The next singing president?
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2016/04/30/mayor-rodrigo-duterte-shows-his-soft-side-musical-talent/#respond
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LEA SALONGA TAKES TO FACEBOOK ABOUT BEING CALLED ‘TITA,’ HAWAII FAN CLUB DISBANDS
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['Pol Pinoy']
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20/09/2017 0:00
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Tony Award-winning Filipina actress Lea Salonga who shot to prominence by originating the role of Kim in the musical ‘Miss Saigon,’ took to her Facebook page to complain about being called ‘tita.’‘Tita’ is a tagalog word that means ‘aunt’ or ‘auntie.’ It is widely used not only by nephews and nieces but as a sign of respect for an older relative, friend or co-worker. It is also a term of endearment among and towards gay men. But the diva thinks otherwise. Here’s what she posted on Facebook.As Salonga’s post went viral and reached Filipinos living in Hawaii, her 10,000-strong fan club immediately disbanded in protest of her rude comment.In Hawaii, it is very common to call someone ‘auntie’ whether or not the person is a relative. It is, like ‘tita,’ a sign of respect and aloha. Women in Hawaii, in fact, feel honored being called ‘auntie.’Lea Salonga fan club president Jonathan Kealoha Pryce said, “We’re done with her. If she doesn’t want us calling her ‘tita’ or ‘auntie’ then we don’t want to have anything to do with her. We wish her good luck in her aging career.”Salonga has yet to respond to the news about the fan club disbanding in Hawaii.Next time, divas, think twice before you post something on social media.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2014/09/20/lea-salonga-takes-to-facebook-about-being-called-tita-hawaii-fan-club-disbands/
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LOOK: Baclaran now clean and spacious again, thanks to MMDA
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2017-04-22 00:15:21+08:00
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The once crowded Barangay Baclaran in Paranaque City is now a clean and spacious, thanks to Metro Manila Development Authority who removed the illegal parked vehicles and street vendors along the road.Netizen JP Mortel Fajura uploaded a video showing the present condition of Baclaran after the clearing operation of MMDA.MMDA Chairman Tim Orbos said that there’s no demolition, confiscation or hostilities happened during the cleaning operation and everyone cooperated with the order of the law enforcers.But the only challenge that they are currently facing right now is how to maintain the cleanliness of the streets of Baclaran because of the possibilities that the street vendors and illegal parkers might go back after several days.They also got an information that an owner of a bus canteen in Baclaran earned millions of pesos every month by managing terminals for all PUVs in the palce illegally.Now they towed the canteen bus and its owner might face raps because of collecting fees from the PUVs illegally.Netizens praised Orbos for his action to clean the one of the most crowded places in the Philippines.The MMDA also tasked to clean the dirty rivers in Metro Manila and Orbos posted how his men worked.
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Pinoytrending Altervista
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https://pinoytrending.altervista.org/look-baclaran-now-clean-spacious-thanks-mmda/
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PUTIN ARRESTED FOR VIOLATING RUSSIA’S ANTI-GAY LAW
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['Pol Pinoy']
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9/2/2017 0:00
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Russian President Vladimir Putin was arrested Sunday night for violating his own government’s laws prohibiting the public display of homosexuality.The arrest came shortly after the Russians won the gold medal in the team skating competition, beating out Canada and the United States. Putin, who was in the audience all evening, rushed to the athletes’ stand and embraced the handsome Evgeni Plushenko.Putin was booked but later released after making a public apology. “I just could not contain myself, ” he said, “and I am really sorry for bringing embarassment to Russia.”
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2014/02/09/putin-arrested-for-violating-russias-anti-gay-law/#respond
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Why Donald Trump Was Forced To Watch CNN While In The Philippines
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['Pol Pinoy']
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15/11/2017 0:00
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U.S. President Donald Trump is back to full-time tweeting, now that he has concluded his whirlwind tour of Asia, attending summits of APEC and ASEAN.Among his first tweets was about him being forced to watch CNN while in the Philippines.But how can the President of the United States — and especially Trump — be “forced” to watch CNN?The Adobo Chronicles caught up with Trump while snacking on his McDonald’s burger and fries on board Air Force One, enroute back to the United States, and this is what he told us:”First of all, I could not access FOX News from my hotel room. Second of all, I do not understand the Tagalog newscasts. Thirdly, I saw this news reader — I think his name is Noli de Castro. I could not stand his screaming on TV. And this lil guy was a former Vice President?”So there you have it. Straight from the Donald’s mouth.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2017/11/15/why-donald-trump-was-forced-to-watch-cnn-while-in-the-philippines/?share=email
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KATY PERRY DIVIDES A NATION
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['Pol Pinoy']
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3/2/2018 0:00
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Super Bowl XLIX will go down in history as the most divisive sports event in the history of the United States. And we’re not even talking about the Patriots or the Seahawks and their minions of fans.We’re talking about Katy Perry, the featured performer during the football game’s half-time show. Her performance practically divided the country in half.USA Today‘s headline read: “Katy Perry Blew Away The Super Bowl Half-time Show.” The New York Daily News had a different opinion, describing Perry’s show, “more girlie meow than roar.”Netizens posted, “It’s all theatrics” while others said “I’ve never been a fan of Perry, but I am now.”Asian Americans were disappointed that Perry didn’t wear a Geisha costume. Native Americans wished she wore a feather headdress while sitting atop that monstrous mechanical lion. Latinos were one in saying about the performance, “No, no se puede.” Finally, African Americans said Missy Elliott should have been the featured performer instead of Perry.What are we to do? Damned if you don’t. Damned if you do. Welcome to America!
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2015/02/03/katy-perry-divides-a-nation/?share=email
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LOOK: The Floating Shabu Laboratory
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2016-07-12 11:54:03+08:00
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Four arrested Hong Kong nationals were presented to PNP Chief Police Director General Ronald Dela Rosa during his inspection last night of the floating shabu laboratory in Subic Bay, Brgy. Calapandayan.The seized 50-meter vessel was used to bring drug shipments to Ilocos, Cagayan, Pangasinan and Subic. Also confiscated in the vessel were shabu substance and equipment used in manufacturing drugs.Here are the photos taken by PNP as Chief Dela Rosa faced the suspects.
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Duterte Daily Stories
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http://duterte.today/look-floating-shabu-laboratory/
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BOBBY JINDAL DROPS OUT OF U.S. PRESIDENTIAL RACE TO RUN FOR PRIME MINISTER OF INDIA
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['Pol Pinoy']
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17/11/2017 0:00
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Conceding that this is not his time to be president of the United States, Louisiana Governor Bobby (Piyush) Jindal today announced that he was suspending his campaign for the Republican presidential nomination.His campaign strategy since he ran for governor has always been to project himself as a white, mainstream, conservative politician, as evidenced by the official portrait displayed in his office at the Louisiana Capitol.Apparently, the strategy has not worked this time around in a crowded field of mostly genuine white Republicans, Ben Carson and Marco Rubio notwithstnding.Being termed out from his gubernatorial position, his only alternative to stay in politics which is his first love, is to seek election as the next prime minister of his ancestral country of India.How he would stack up against incumbent Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi remains to be seen, but Jindal certainly has the experience in running a successful campaign.As of today, Jindal has authorized the setting up of an exploratory committee that would lay the groundwork for his quest to become India’s next prime minister.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2015/11/17/bobby-jindal-drops-out-of-u-s-presidential-race-to-run-for-prime-minister-of-india/?share=email
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HUGE WELCOME, TICKER TAPE PARADE AND TAX RECEIPT AWAIT “ASIA’S GOT TALENT” GRAND WINNERS
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['Pol Pinoy']
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15/05/2018 0:00
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El Gamma Penumbra, the Filipino shadow performing group that was the grand winner in the first season of “Asia’s Got Talent” will be treated to a huge welcome by their fans and supporters when they return to Manila from Singapore.A motorcade will take them from the Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Malacañang Palace where they will be personally greeted by President NoyNoy Aquino. The motorcade will pass through main thoroughfares in Makati where ticker tapes and confetti will be showered from the city’s tall buiildings.The group will also be personally met at the airport’s VIP lounge by Bureau of Internal Revenue Commissioner Kim Henares who will have a tax receipt booklet in hand as she collects up to 30% of the group’s $100,000 (4.4 Million pesos) prize money.Henares is known to be a tough tax woman, always ready to collect the government’s share of international prize winnings by Filipino celebrities, not the least of whom is Manny Pacquiao.Pacquiao’s prize money from his May 2nd fight with Floyd Mayweather is estimated at $150 Million. That’s a whopping 6.6 BILLION pesos.It is therefore not suprising that President Aquino is claiming that the Philippines is no longer the “sick man” of Asia, thanks to all that tax revenue.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2015/05/15/huge-welcome-ticker-tape-parade-and-tax-receipt-await-asias-got-talent-grand-winners/?share=email
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LOOK: VP Leni Robredo’s alleged multi million pesos penthouse in Quezon City
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2017-03-06 02:51:41+08:00
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Amid of the Naga Leaks controversy, Vice President Leni Robredo’s house was posted by Facebook blog “Leni Robredo’s Fashion Diary”The blog posted the photos of Vice President Leni Robredo while being interviewed by Kris Aquino in his penthouse unit at Lansberg Place in Quezon City.According to the blog, the 100 square meter penthouse unit cost P21-M. They based the price in a Facebook post by a Netizen, selling a unit like the Vice President had for P21,000,000 pesos.The penthouse unit owned by the Vice President was the same place where the late DILG Secretary Jessie Robredo stayed.These are the photos posted by the blog.The photo posted by the blog got a mixed reaction from the Netizens.Some of them criticized the Vice President for allegedly pretending to be poor, while others believed that the Robredos can afford the penthouse unit because they work as lawyers.
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Pinoytrending Altervista
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https://pinoytrending.altervista.org/look-vp-leni-robredos-alleged-multi-million-pesos-penthouse-quezon-city/
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Inday Sara shares tips for ‘chubbies’ how to pose like Baste’s gfs
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2017-02-03 22:43:09+08:00
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Davao City Mayor Inday Sara Duterte shared tips to chubby women out there who would want to capture the heart of her brother Sebastian Duterte.On her instagram and facebook account, Inday Sara posted a photo of her with tips on how to pose on the beach and look like Baste’s girlfriends like Kate Necesario and actress Ellen Adarna especially when you’re chubby.Inday Sara posted these tips after she saw photos of the two sexy women (Ellen and Kate) online while she was eating an ensaymada. ” Sa mga matataba, hindi tayo patatalo, kapit lang” she said.Translation: ” Sa mga matataba na karibal ni Kate o ni Ellen, ganito dapat ang pag pose. Dapat naka pwesto ng ganito ang paa. Tapos magsoot ng T-shirt na malaki para matabunan ang katawan. Wag kalimutan mag smile lago ha. Mananalo pa rin tayo, kapit lang! Sasabihin talaga ni Baste na ‘Ano kaya ang meron sa loob ng t-shirt? Basta…tingnan natin!What can you say about this? Leave your comments below!
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Duterte Daily Stories
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http://duterte.today/inday-sara-shares-tips-chubbies-pose-like-bastes-gfs/
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WHY CONSERVATIVE COLUMNIST ANN COULTER HATES SOCCER MOMS
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['Pol Pinoy']
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26/06/2017 0:00
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In her syndicated column Wednesday, conservative columnist Ann Coulter delivered what many consider to be the harshest judgment ever of the sport of soccer. Her piece comes right smack in the middle of the FIFA World Cup in Brazil. She was obviously going for the ratings.“No American whose great-grandfather was born here is watching soccer. One can only hope that, in addition to learning English, these new Americans (referring to immigrants) will drop their soccer fetish with time,” Coulter began her sourgrape rant. She described any growing interest in soccer to be a sign of the nation’s moral decay.She then continued by belittling soccer moms. “Liberal moms like soccer because it’s a sport in which athletic talent finds so little expression that girls can play with boys,” she said.Well, it turns out that Coulter’s hatred for soccer began many years ago when she started dating men. Coulter has been engaged several times but never married. All her fiancés cancelled their engagement with her and left her for … young soccer single moms.Now you know.Here’s Coulter’s column.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2014/06/26/why-conservative-columnist-ann-coulter-hates-soccer-moms/#respond
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Hillary Clinton Campaign Logo Has A Subliminal Message
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['Pol Pinoy']
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6/6/2016 0:00
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Now it can be told — now that Hillary Clinton is all but assured of the Democratic presidential nomination.For months since the former secretary of state launched her presidential bid, her campaign logo has always symbolized America’s quest to move forward, with the arrow in the logo pointing to the right. Left-handed people, of course, dispute that symbolism because for them, moving forward should be pointing to the left.But there is another school of thought about Hillary’s logo. Many believe that the arrow pointing right actually symbolizes moving to the (conservative) right as opposed to the (liberal) left.The logo was a brilliant concept designed to help the Democrats win over Republican voters in the general elections — voters who will definitely choose a rightist over a leftist candidate.The GOP’s presumptive nominee, Donald Trump, is perceived by many as more leftist than rightist, which would give Clinton the edge among conservative voters.Who knew the placement or direction of an arrow could spell victory or defeat for an American presidential candidate?
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2016/06/06/hillary-clinton-campaign-logo-has-a-subliminal-message/?share=email
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Duterte rarely mentions PH now One of World’s Fastest Economies
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2017-01-12 15:06:36+08:00
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After six months at the helm in the Philippines, Rodrigo Duterte has been touting just two achievements of his presidency – a vicious war on drugs and a surprise alliance with his country’s bitter rival, China.Yet behind the curse-laden bluster and populist demagoguery that has defined Duterte’s rule, he presides over one of the world’s fastest-growing economies, and has put cabinet colleagues to work on drafting reforms and legislation to tackle the economy’s most stubborn structural problems.Advisers say Duterte’s economic successes come from using a strategy he honed as the long-time mayor of Davao City at a national level.He concentrates on busting crime and deliberately delegates the handling of the economy to others. By his own admission, Duterte says he is no expert on the economy and leaves it to “the bright guys” in his cabinet.Economic Planning Secretary Ernesto Pernia sees the president only twice monthly and rarely hears feedback. He said Duterte was focused almost entirely on crime and drugs.“That has been his obsession,” he said. “He essentially leaves other issues and concerns to the cabinet.”The strategy seems to have worked so far although economists are beginning to question how long it can last.“That’s what we’re hoping for, that his core economic team can prevail,” said Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) economist Emilio S. Neri.“The fundamentals are there but we are leaning towards deficit spending and stimulus-driven growth and some unsustainable populist policies are worrisome.”At the national level, Duterte’s signature campaigns have included his tilt toward China while turning his back on long-term ally the United States in addition to the war on drugs. He rarely mentions it, but the economy has boomed under his watch, although some of the gains have been ascribed to the previous administration’s policies and Duterte’s decision to retain them.Growth reached an annual 7.1% in the third quarter of the year, Asia’s second-highest and the country’s strongest quarter in three years. The government expects full-year growth around 7%.The economy is expected to grow 6.5-7.5% in 2017, but there are worries that Duterte’s erratic behavior could impact policy, with political risk over his drugs crackdown and foul-mouthed outbursts at some big donors and investors.Markets have signaled their concern. In the six months since Duterte took over, the main stock index has lost nearly 20% in dollar terms and is among the worst performers in Asia.Over the same period, the peso currency is down around 5% to the dollar, but other currencies in the region are also depressed.DECISIVE LEADERSHIPBut Duterte has plenty of supporters, who say his decisive leadership and intolerance of bad governance will be a long-term boon for the economy. In Davao City, he helped lure investors, dramatically cut red tape and fired inept officials. In 2014, Davao saw growth of a 9.3%, compared to 6.1% nationwide.Analaysts at Nomura have said his populist, development-centered approach suggests he is “strongly motivated” to address the Philippines’ biggest weakness – infrastructure.Expenditure on infrastructure, including on flood management schemes, ports, a rapid-transit bus system and a rail line, makes up a quarter of next year’s record $67 billion budget.Consumer spending is strong, helped by $22 billion of remittances in the first 10 months from Filipinos overseas, a 4% rise. Unemployment was a record low 4.7% in the third quarter, from 5.7% a year earlier.“He should deserve credit,” Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez said.“Unfortunately, people are always looking at the controversial statements. But if you judge it, he has done an excellent job …the important thing is the trust and confidence of businesses in him is very high.”JITTERSDuterte’s volatility and seemingly unilateral foreign policy has caused jitters and confusion, especially when he turned hostile towards the United States and then started cosying up to China, with which the Philippines has a history of mistrust over the South China Sea.Duterte announced his “separation” from the United States in Beijing in October, shocking even his own ministers, who scrambled to assure investors – without his consent – that his policy was to diversify, not sever ties.It’s a gambit that could pay off, with an intractable dispute with Beijing now on the back burner and China pledging to provide the Philippines with billions of dollars in infrastructure loans and ramp up farm and fisheries imports.Nevertheless, economists warn that hot-headedness and willingness to take big risks could be a problem if it spills into policymaking, especially if it impacts U.S. firms, which account for three-quarters of the country’s $23 billion business-processing outsourcing (BPO) sector.Some big U.S. firms have delayed BPO investments to undergo more due diligence.Capital Economics notes a “growing risk that Duterte makes it harder” to attract big investment. Moody’s has a stable outlook, expecting “continued economic outperformance relative to peers,” assuming Duterte’s drugs war doesn’t distract him from his economic reforms.“There’s lots of focus going into the anti-drugs program,” said BPI’s Neri.“In six months, economic policy reforms seem to have taken a back seat.” he added.What can you say about this story? Leave your comments below!
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READ: Sen. Recto made a touching speech explaining why he endorses Judy Taguiwalo as DSWD Secretary
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2017-08-16 22:49:49+08:00
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Several netizens and lawmakers expressed their sadness after the majority of the members of Commission on Appointments ended the term of former Department of Social Welfare and Development secretary Judy Taguiwalo on Wednesday.Taguiwalo, who is considered as one of the top performing cabinet members of the Duterte administration received the most unexpected judgement from the members of the Commission on Appointments who also rejected former DENR Secretary Gina Lopez.Senator Ralph Recto, one of the senators who strongly supported the appointment of Taguiwalo as social secretary wrote a touching speech explaining why he endorsed the former DSWD secretary.The speech of Recto was scheduled to deliver if the confirmation hearings on Secretary Judy Taguiwalo had advanced to CA plenary for voting.The speech of Recto titled “To Serve the People” touched the netizens who supported Taguiwalo.In his speech, Recto showcased the educational background of Taguiwalo and explained why she deserved the position as social welfare secretary.This is the whole speech of Sen. Recto:‘To Serve the People’ Speech Endorsing the Confirmation of Prof. Judy Taguiwalo as Secretary of Social Welfare and DevelopmentSenate President Pro-Tempore Ralph G. Recto16 August 2017 Mr. Chairman, my dear colleagues: I have been told that the nominee is a fan of my grandfather, and of my wife. That she can recite passages from Don Claro’s writings. And hugot lines from the movies of Vi. So on that score alone, she gets my vote. But if my grandfather were alive today, he, Vi and the nominee, would make a mutual admiration club. Don Claro would only have the deepest esteem for someone who did not only agree with his causes, but spent a lifetime fighting for it. And Vi would find in her, as she does, a real life character who looms larger than Sister Stella L, and who has more guts and grit than all the strong women she had played on the silver screen. Mr. Chairman: The first pages of the nominee’s CV describe an intellectual at home in the academia. Retired professor of UP. Head of its Center for Women Studies. Director of Research and Extension for Development Office. Faculty Regent. In a school where merit is rewarded, she would not have been able to assume these posts without the academic degrees that validate a first-rate mind: She has a PhD from UP, a Masters from a Canadian university, and a Social Work degree from the same state university where she graduated cum laude in 1970. She could have been magna cum laude, Mr. Chairman, if she did not let her real-life education outside of UP interfere with her studies. Indeed, her CV catalogues, in fine print, the research papers, articles, books she had written.But what is not there are her other engagements in her storied life which I believe makes her qualifications more sterling – and prove without doubt her fitness to perform the duties of the office she holds. She is also an alumnae of three Martial Law prisons, went underground, and joined the resistance –only because legal pathways for change were blocked, and peaceful avenues to protest were closed. To those who would see this as impediment to a Cabinet post, here’s my rebuttal: Political imprisonment is no bar to public office and neither is the taking up of arms when conditions warrant. On the contrary— these are experiences we should look for in scouting for talent because they are the toughest “stress tests” one can endure. I don’t have to remind you that in our pantheon of heroes, those who were jailed for their beliefs occupy an honored place. Warriors, especially women, are revered, from Gabriela Silang to Tandang Sora. I think, Mr. President, that it is her work during the “unsalaried phase” of her checkered career which is her biggest qualification in holding the DSWD portfolio. It immersed her into the grinding poverty that continues to slave our people. It allowed her to closely see how the denial of basic social services drives people, first, to despair, and then, defiance. If the ideal DSWD secretary is one who possesses competence, compassion and commitment, then it can be said that UP gave her the first, her activism gave her the second, and her underground years gave her the third. We can never ask for a package as complete as her. She had been serving DWSD’s clientele long before Digong thought of running for mayor. So if we would like to know her views about poverty, we can leaf through the forest of newsprint that contains her writings. But if we would like to know if she really cares about the poor, then her stints in factories, in farms and in forests are enough to dispel any doubt. Mr. Chairman: The nominee should not be dismissed as one of the token Leftists in the Cabinet. She was not put there as a memento to prove Digong’s Big Tent approach in forming a government. Rather, I believe that she holds the post by virtue of her ability, and not by her affiliation. She is not there to represent one color in Digong’s rainbow Cabinet. She is there to serve all the colors in the tapestry of our democracy. She represents all of us, all our dreams, all our aspirations for our nation, our people, and our children. She personifies that elusive political ideal that persons of different persuasions can come together for the common good. If she is an ideologue, then the ideology she subscribes to is the same one we believe in, and that ideology is to serve the people. Mr. Chairman: I am seconding her confirmation because she brings a fresh perspective in the DSWD – and that is to treat not poverty’s symptoms but its roots, for the poor need more than relief, but a release from the social shackles that prevent them from bettering their lives. It is, therefore, my pleasure to endorse the confirmation of the appointment of Doctor, Professor Judy M. Taguiwalo, or Ka Judy, as Secretary of Social Welfare and Development.13 out of 24 members of the Commission on Appointments decided to reject Taguiwalo as DSWD secretary, but the names of the members were kept secret by the CA.She is the third member of the Duterte cabinet to be rejected by the CA.The same body had rejected the appointments of then Foreign Secretary Perfecto Yasay Jr., and Environment Secretary Regina “Gina” Lopez.
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VATICAN CONFIRMS MEETING BETWEEN POPE FRANCIS AND KIM DAVIS IN WASHINGTON, D.C.
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['Pol Pinoy']
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30/09/2017 0:00
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How the paparazzis missed reporting on the ‘secret meeting’ between Pope Francis and Kentucky clerk Kim Davis in Washington, D.C. last week, is a mystery. Or perhaps even a miracle.Yesterday, lawyers for Davis claimed that Francis met with Davis the same day as the pontiff’s historic speech to a joint session of Congress. According to Liberty Counsel, which has represented Davis in her legal battles, the Pope told the defiant county clerk to “stay strong.”Davis sparked a national firestorm after refusing to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples in Rowan County, citing her religious beliefs. She was jailed for five nights before a judge allowed her to return to her job — as long as she doesn’t interfere with the granting of licenses.In a statement released by Liberty Counsel, Davis says she was “humbled” and never thought she would be granted an audience with the popular and unpredictable pontiff. The conservative legal nonprofit said Davis and her husband, Joe, shared face time with Francis at the Vatican Embassy.She and the pontiff hugged, and he presented her and her husband with two rosaries, which she is giving to her parents, who are Catholic, Liberty Counsel said.Today, The Vatican officially confirmed that the meeting did happen, but that the two never discussed Davis’ opposition to same-sex marriage. Instead, Davis asked for forgiveness and the Pope’s blessing for her marital missteps.Davis was divorced three times and had children out of wedlock, both of which are against Catholic Church teachings.The Pope has said previously that Christians should ‘not judge’ gay men and women.In his meeting with Davis, Francis reportedly told her, “neither am I in a position to judge you for your marital sins.”Despite her meeting with the Pope, Davis says she still would not affix her signature to marriage licenses issued to same-sex couples in Rowan County.
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Pulong Duterte to Baste fans: ‘Sorry,it’s my turn’
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2016-06-11 11:50:45+08:00
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This time, it’s about the Davao City Vice Mayor Paolo ‘Pulong’ Duterte and brother of Sebastian ‘Baste’ Duterte who has been tagged as ‘the reluctant heartthrob’ in one lovely photo.In the photo, the older Duterte poses as he about to kiss Baste. According to Pulong, Baste is their ( Inday Sara) ‘Baby Boy’.“Sorry ha, ako napud. Inyuha nalang tanan. Gimingaw nako aning tawhana ni ( I’m sorry, it’s my turn. I miss this guy) “Pulong said in a caption which posted on his facebook account. A statement that the Vice Mayor truly misses his surfing ‘Baby Boy’.The netizens expressed their affection for Duterte brothers for being sweet and loving with each other. Here are some of the netizens comments about the photo.Pulong also said that Baste has been out for too long and he wasn’t able to visit their mother.How about you? What can you say about this photo? Leave your comments below!
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NEW POLL: FOX NEWS THE MOST TRUSTED NEWS SOURCE IN AMERICA
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['Pol Pinoy']
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9/3/2018 0:00
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Fox News is the most trusted news source in the United States, according to a new Quinnipiac University poll released Monday. (To our readers: Quinnipiac University is an actual private, nonsectarian, coed university located in Hamden, Connecticut).In comparison rankings, 29 percent responded that they trust Fox News the most. CNN follows with 22 percent, CBS News and NBC News are at 10 percent, ABC News at 8 percent and MSNBC at 7 percent.The poll, conducted Feb. 26-March 2, polled 1,286 registered voters nationwide via landlines and cellphones, with a margin of error of plus or minus 2.7 percentage points.The poll was conducted in the 10 most remote areas of the U.S. Mainland, where the population is less than 15 people, mostly Republicans.
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https://adobochronicles.com/2015/03/09/new-poll-fox-news-the-most-trusted-news-source-in-america/#respond
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Senator Trillanes Charged With Violating Bank Secrecy Law In Singapore
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['Pol Pinoy']
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19/09/2017 0:00
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By now, everyone knows that Senator Antonio Trillanes travelled to Singapore to prove that the foreign bank accounts he has been accused of having were non-existent.In the process, Trillanes is now charged with violation of Singapore’s bank secrecy law when he entered a DBS bank branch and videotaped himself approaching the bank teller.Even in countries without bank secrecy laws, it is strictly prohibited to take pictures or videos within bank premises.Ah, the cost of proving innocence!
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https://adobochronicles.com/2017/09/19/senator-trillanes-charged-with-violating-bank-secrecy-law-in-singapore/?share=email
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#JusticeForKian campaign outed as a sham after Duterte meeting with Kian’s parents
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['Oratio Imperata']
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2017-08-28 13:32:13+00:00
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Suffice to say, news that that the parents of the late Kian delos Santos, Saldy and Lorenza, met with President Rodrigo Duterte in Malacanang knocked the wind right out of the sails of an Opposition campaign to demonise the Philippine leader. A tweet fielded by a certain JR Castillo encapsulates the collective dismay of a clique of “activists” who had hoped to turn Kian into the next epicentre of their sick tradition of necropolitics…See what the govt did today? They took the rallying point of our cause to their side.Sorry, it seems we were a bit slow to get the memo… again. The Yellowtards own not only Twitter, but, as it turns out, also Kian delos Santos and his entire family. Indeed, no less than Philippine Senator Risa Hontiveros took this notion to heart last week when she took it upon herself to take delos Santos’s kin, which included minors, into custody. Even more shocking, Hontiveros did so in the name of her Senate office.With no less than a Philippine Senator seemingly violating the law to further a political agenda (Hontiveros’s stunt may expose her to charges of illegal detention and withholding evidence from the police), it is hardly surprising that some members of the Opposition — specifically those aligned with the Liberal Party (a.k.a. the Yellowtards) think the way they do. A clique of “activists” who presume to own something or someone they had all but turned into a political artefact would, of course be hopping mad.And hopping mad they are. Within minutes of the news and photos of the meeting breaking, Yellowtards were on a rampage to smear the parents of their once holy posterboy. They presumed to judge the intentions of grieving parents who, understandably, would go to some lengths to assuage their pain. One of them quipped on Twitter: “As a parent I can’t possibly sit next [to] persons that ordered, enabled, supported [the] system that killed my son.” It seems that, to Yellowtards, the wishes of grieving parents don’t matter. Only the political ascendancy of their Yellow cult is important to them. It’s now evident that the Yellows were just using Kian’s death to bring Duterte down. They should have been happy for his parents that they had found comfort in Malacanang (or, for that matter, anywhere or any way) at their time of grief. Instead, they judged them harshly.This PR coup should serve as a lesson to the Liberal Party and their Yellowtard minions. They should put an end to their habitual use of dead people as foundation for their tired old causes. They need to come up with real visions and policy frameworks to support these visions. Merely heckling the incumbent and plotting coup d’etats and other extrajudicial means to change leadership will not contribute to Filipinos’ efforts to build a strong nation. The outrage the Yellowtards have been expressing over Duterte’s meeting with the delos Santoses proves that, to them, it was never really about seeking justice for Kian. It was really all about seizing power.One’s gotta ask how much longer the broader Philippine Opposition will continue to put up with the Yellowtards and their sick tradition of necropolitics. The Yellowtards are doing irreparable damage to their position and need to be ditched, pronto. They are a stinking lumbering dinosaur that is way past its use-by date and, quite simply, needs to undergo an expedited political extinction — for the sake of the country.
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https://www.getrealphilippines.com/2017/08/justiceforkian-campaign-outed-sham-duterte-meeting-kians-parents/
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OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY STUDY CONFIRMS: SELFIES A MENTAL DISORDER
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8/6/2018 0:00
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In March of last year, The Adobo Chronicles broke the story about the decision of the American Psychiatric Association (APA) to classify the taking of ‘selfies’ as a mental disorder. Called selfitis, or the inflammation of the ego, the disorder manifests itself in three stages: borderline, acute and chronic.Today, the Ohio State University released a study which all but confirms that selfie taking and posting on the Internet is, indeed, a psychological disorder.In the study, men who posted more photos of themselves online scored higher in measures of narcissism and psychopathy.The researchers asked 800 men between the ages of 18 and 40 to fill out an online questionnaire asking about their photo posting habits on social media. The survey included questions about how often they posted photos of themselves on social media, and about whether and how they edited photos before posting. The participants were also asked to fill out standard questionnaires measuring anti-social behaviors and self-objectification (the tendency to overly focus on one’s appearance).The researchers found that posting more photos was correlated with both narcissism and psychopathy. Editing photos, however, was only associated with narcissism, and not psychopathy. Narcissism measures inflated self-image (often motivated by underlying insecurity), while psychopathy involves a lack of empathy and impulsive behavior. themselves online scored higher in measures of narcissism and psychopathy.The study focused on men, but it is common knowledge that women outpace men in terms of taking self photos, editing them and posting them on the Internet. Consequently, many social scientists and mental health professionals wonder whether selfitis symptoms are more prevalent and severe in women than in men.That would be the subject of the next study.
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PHILIPPINES: COMEDIAN BILL COSBY’S WAY OUT OF ALLEGED RAPE CHARGES
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19/07/2018 0:00
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If it weren’t for the statute of limitations and American comedian Bill Cosby would be charged for alleged multiple rapes he committed, his only way out would be in the Philippines. By marrying his accusers.Republic Act 8353 (The Anti-Rape Law of 1997), absolves the rapist from criminal liability on the condition that the offender marries the victim.A provision in the law states:“The subsequent valid marriage between the offended party shall extinguish the criminal action or the penalty imposed. In case it is the legal husband who is the offender, the subsequent forgiveness by the wife as the offended party shall extinguish the criminal action or the penalty: Provided, that the crime shall not be extinguished or the penalty shall not be abated if the marriage is void ab initio.”So, Cosby would be free of rape charges by moving to the Philippines.But not so fast.Cosby cannot marry all his accusers. Polygamy is not legal in the Philippines. In fact, it is one of the grounds for the exclusion of foreigners in the coutry’s immigration law.Another big hurdle? Divorce is not legal in the Philippines either. The country is the only one remaining in the world, besides The Vatican, where divorce is not allowed.So, if charged, Cosby will have to find another way out. .
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https://adobochronicles.com/2015/07/19/philippines-comedian-bill-cosbys-way-out-of-alleged-rape-charges/
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The Philippine Liberal Party, its allies and its supporters are the real enemies of the Filipino people
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2017-06-08 10:59:16+00:00
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Some of us have always thought that Filipinos in general are both gullible and pushovers. This notion lends itself to the fact that Filipinos have been sidelined by their neighbours in South East Asia – people who started out with countries as backward as the Philippines. But the belief all Filipinos are slow is not fair to other Filipinos who are now fighting against tyranny from within. We have to be more specific. Most of the stupidity in Philippine society is evident in the behaviour of members of the Philippine Liberal Party, its allies and supporters. More than three decades after the Liberal Party supported a coup d’état to oust former President Ferdinand Marcos, not much has changed. But now that a new leader is at the helm — someone whose approach is different from previous administrators — the Liberal Party, their allies, and their supporters cannot accept their defeat and still stand by their brand of mediocre leadership even though the Philippines already suffered under their rule.What do the people behind the Liberal Party stand for, really? They do not stand for liberalism or liberty and equality in the real sense. It seems they only stand for patronage politics and advancing their own personal interests. Take the case of Senator Antonio Trillanes IV, a long-time ally of the Liberal Party. With his cohort and former fellow soldier friend Magdalo Partylist Representative Gary Alejano, the two recently filed what they claim is a supplemental complaint against Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte before the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague, Netherlands in connection with his war on drugs.This was after their impeachment bid against Duterte failed miserably. Their own colleagues in Congress ruled against it on insufficient grounds since the complainants only based their impeachment complaints on unverified media reports or hearsay that Duterte authorised extra-judicial killings in his drug war. Alejano even admitted during the deliberation in Congress that he had no personal knowledge even though he swore under oath that he did have personal knowledge of his allegations. In other words, Alejano lied and was just trying his luck in his bid to pull Duterte down.Others saw the impeachment complaints as a prelude to a more sinister move on the part of those who want to oust Duterte. It is now apparent that Alejano and Trillanes and whoever else supports them are using the junking of the impeachment complaints to justify asking for international intervention. They have now moved on to Plan B, which is to prove to the ICC that Congress is no longer acting independently of the Executive branch. Their persistence in destroying Duterte is notable. They are like a dog with a bone.Trillanes and Alejano – both members of Congress – are inadvertently telling the international community that they and their colleagues are useless in going against Duterte. How can they when Duterte hasn’t violated any laws to begin with? The two so-called lawmakers are acting naïve. As if they, Trillanes in particular, don’t or did not play the game of patronage politics. Some even call Trillanes the Liberal Party’s attack dog since he acts like the Liberal Party’s public defender and attacks those who oppose the LP agenda. He was one of those so-called senator-judges who voted in favour of impeaching the late former Supreme Court Chief Justice Renato Corona using the lame charge of inaccurate filing of Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Net worth (SALN) just to please former President BS Aquino who wanted Corona out. That was just one of those instances when Trillanes seemingly paid back a favour he owed to BS Aquino for a pardon he granter him while he was in jail for being a convicted mutineer. Trillanes also played the attack dog well when he relentlessly bullied former Vice President Jejomar Binay when the Liberal Party thought he was a threat to Mar Roxas’s bid for the Presidency in 2016. Trillanes was in the media for almost a year crucifying Binay. It’s a good thing his overexposure did not win him a lot of votes in the last election. A lot of people saw through his cunning moves.Trillanes and Alejano’s motives are quite suspect. Filipinos do not stand to gain anything from their actions. They are just embarrassing the country and risking destabilisation. What do they want to happen? They want Duterte out of the way so the current Vice President Leni Robredo – another loyal Liberal Party member – could take over the Presidency. We all know what a disaster that would be. Robredo has become a laughingstock and would only be a lame duck if she becomes the President or worse, a puppet for the yellow oligarchs. It can only be bad news for the Philippines if the complaint filed before the ICC progresses. The international court does not know the real situation in the Philippines. Trillanes and Alejano are the wrong people to brief the outside world. These two are not objective. They want chaos so they can grab power. It’s a recipe cooked up in the 1980s.Trillanes is also against Duterte’s Martial Law in Mindanao. He came up with six proposals to defeat the terrorist group Maute without the need for Martial Law:1. Sustained military operations Time and again, the AFP has consistently crushed the enemy forces it has faced. 2. Increased intelligence funds of the AFP/PNP Realign Malacanang’s P18B Intelligence/Confidential Funds (this includes the P1.4B of Sec. Andanar’s PCOO) to augment AFP’s P1.6B Intelligence Fund. 3. Intensify intelligence operations Once the Intelligence Funds of the AFP/PNP had been augmented, the intensified intelligence operations will effectively pinpoint the exact location of the terrorist cells throughout the country without affecting the way of life and freedom of the Filipinos. 4. Pass the National ID System Bill This will make it difficult for terrorists and lawless elements to go through checkpoints and airports, and to conduct other activities. 5. Provisional Enlisted Personnel Bill This will allow the AFP to recruit 20,000 troops to augment its present force and therefore be more effective in dealing with different national security threats. 6. Vigilance of the civilian populace Everyone should be empowered to participate and contribute to our national security.With the exception of item number one, which the military is already doing, most of his proposals will not even address the immediate damage to property and lives terrorists are causing right now. He is proposing bills that need to pass legislators and seek executive approval. This could take months or years. Meanwhile, the rest of Mindanao is at risk of falling in the hands of terrorists. Trillanes is simply being lame. For a guy who couldn’t pull off a successful mutiny (he failed twice and went to jail for it) and who came out last in the Vice Presidential Election, Trillanes doesn’t have the credibility to win any battle.Another member of the Liberal Party Senator Risa Hontiveros has earned the ire of the public for seemingly defending the terrorist group Maute who are currently wreaking havoc in the Marawi City in Mindanao. In an interview with Get it Straight host Daniel Razon, Hontiveros thinks that Duterte’s Martial Law is not justified since she doesn’t consider what the Maute group is doing as “rebellion” nor an “invasion”. She said that since the government forces initiated the military operation, it does not fall within the “parameters of Martial Law”. Never mind that all the Senators including her were shown a video of the terrorist group plotting their attack, which the military only pre-empted. She has angered a lot of Netizens for showing more concern for terrorists who do not think twice about beheading or killing who they consider “infidels”. It is baffling why people like Hontiveros do not see the urgency to nip the situation in the bud. As usual, they want to be reactive and not proactive.These are the kinds of mediocre thinking that the Liberal Party, their allies and their supporters are promoting. They cause loss of lives, damage to infrastructure and impede the country’s growth. They have perpetuated this kind of loser mentality since 1986. One can be forgiven for thinking it is harder to defeat the mentality they espouse – a mixture of arrogance and irrational thinking – than the terrorists themselves. It’s too bad there are still gullible Filipinos who fall for them.[Photo courtesy ABS-CBN News.]
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https://www.getrealphilippines.com/2017/06/philippine-liberal-party-allies-supporters-real-enemies-filipino-people/
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Donald Trump Insists Elections Were Rigged
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13/11/2016 0:00
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Despite having won in the electoral college vote, President-elect Donald Trump insists the November elections were rigged in favor of Democrat Hillary Clinton. It is a theme that has dominated his campaign especially in that last few weeks before the elections.“The elections were rigged to show Clinton won in the popular vote. Unbelievable ,” Trump tweeted today.With 99% of precints reporting, Clinton was ahead of Trump in the popular vote by about 600,000 votes.
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Baguio City May Soon Ban ‘Swardspeak’
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8/11/2018 0:00
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Pretty soon, you may not be able to say ‘anech itits’ (what’s this), ‘chaka’ (cheap) or even ‘beki’ (gay) if you live in or visit Baguio City. These are words and phrases that are part of the unique and colorful language of gay men and women called ‘swardspeak’ or ‘gayspeak.’Encouraged by the signing of her proposed ordinance banning profanity in schools and businesses frequented by young people, City Councilor Lilia Fariñas is mulling a new proposal that would totally ban the use of swardspeak. Mayor Mauricio Domogan is reportedly prepared to sign such new proposal if it comes to his desk.”It is time to bring morality back to our beloved city,” Fariñas said, “so in addition to banning cuss or curse words, I am proposing to ban gay words as well. They’re as disgusting and painful to the ear. Besides, it’s only members of the gay community that understand this weird language, to the detriment of straight people.”The Baguio City Government has been criticized for the Anti-Profanity Ordinance for being in violation of the Constitutional Right to Free Speech. No less than Malacañang and Senator Miguel Zubiri have said that the Ordinance may not pass the Constitutional test if challenged in Court.
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LOOK CLOSER: Sketch of Davao Blast suspect
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2016-09-07 22:57:39+08:00
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The Philippine National Police has released a composite sketch of the prime suspect in the September 2 terrorist attack by bombing a night market in Davao City which left 14 dead and 67 injured.The PNP said that the sketch is based on the witnesses description. The suspect was accordingly wearing a black bonet and a face mask.Mayor Inday Sara Duterte has earlier said that she will give P2 million to those who can give her office an information about the suspect.The PNP also released a reconstructed pre-blast condition of an improvised explosive device used. See the sketches below.What can you say about this? Leave your comments below!
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The Adobo Chronicles Endorses Mar Roxas For President
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9/4/2016 0:00
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In exactly a month from today, Filipino voters will troop to the polls to elect their next president and successor to NoyNoy Aquino. Five major candidates are vying for this much-coveted and most prestigious job: Vice President Jejomar Binay, former Interior Secretary Mar Roxas, Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte and Senators Grace Poe and Miriam Defensor-Santiago.The candidates have made their respective pitches, crisscrossed the country to court the votes of the population and have done their share of mudslinging. Not to mention publishing and distributing their own comic books.Like all media outlets, The Adobo Chronicles makes its own recommendation on who it thinks should be elected the next Philippine president. We have finally decided to endorse the candidacy of Roxas.There were times when we were a little bit too harsh in criticizing President Aquino’s anointed one, but we had to do what we needed to do as a non-partisan and highly respected news outlet.The question, we are sure, in your minds, is what made us decide on Roxas?Simple. It was this one-on-one interview with Karen Davila where Roxas displayed his mastery of the English language with a heavy accent, his up-to-date knowledge of current events, his charisma, his family upbringing, his wife Korina Sanchez’s influence on his politics and personality, his understanding of issues important to the Filipino people, and most of all, his love and compassion for his fellow presidential candidates.We hope you will agree with our endorsement.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2016/04/09/the-adobo-chronicles-endorses-mar-roxas-for-president/
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BREAKING: Philippines Vice President Leni Robredo Briefly Detained At Heathrow Airport
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['Pol Pinoy']
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9/4/2018 0:00
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Philippines’ Vice President Leni Robredo was briefly detained by British Immigration authorities as she was about to leave London for Manila. Robredo was in London for a speaking engagement at the London School of Economics.Reports say that Robredo didn’t have the proper visa to enter the United Kingdom. She was holding a Schengen Visa which allows holders to freely travel in the 26 Schengen member-countries. The U.K. is not among the Schengen countries and a separate visa is required for visitors.It was only after it was ascertained that Robredo was the Philippines’ Vice President that Immigration authorities released her. She was released on humanitarian and diplomatic grounds.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2018/04/09/breaking-philippines-vice-president-leni-robredo-briefly-detained-at-heathrow-airport/
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Michele Bachmann Escapes From St. Peter Mental Facility, Issues Stinging Statement On Cuba, ISIS
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['Pol Pinoy']
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25/03/2016 0:00
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State health officials today confirmed earlier reports that former Minnesota Representative Michele Bachmann has escaped from the maximum security mental hospital in St. Peter.The former Republican presidential candidate and founder of the House Tea Party Caucus voluntarily checked in at the facility immediately after her congressional term expired in 2015 and hasn’t been heard of from ever since.Just hours after her escape, she wrote a column for the right-wing site of crazy, World Net Daily, titled, “Obama Enjoys Cuba While Civilization Burns,” where she claimed the president humiliated America by meeting with Castro.“This week, a United States president was humiliated on the world’s stage by an aging, insulting Communist dictator. Our feckless U.S. president appeared unfazed by the message he portrayed of American incompetence and historic irrelevance. In fact, the president appeared pleased with himself and seemed to revel in his infallible cleverness,” she wrote.She went on to say that ISIS attacks may just be the work of God:“OR MAYBE OUR PRESIDENT’S HUMILIATION COMES IN A MANNER SO DEVASTATING IT MAKES ONE WONDER WHETHER THE CREATOR OF HUMANKIND ISN’T REMINDING THIS WORLD OF THE INFERIORITY OF FOOLISHNESS IN THE FACE OF WISDOM.”A massive womanhunt has been launched to locate Bachmann to prevent the further spread of her contagious mental condition which authorities fear could infect the already crazy (and now sex scandal-tainted) Republican contest for the presidential nomation.Sightings of Bachmann may be reported by calling a toll-free number, 1-800-GET-CRZY.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2016/03/25/michele-bachmann-escapes-from-st-peter-mental-facility-issues-stinging-statement-on-cuba-isis/?share=email
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OVER OR UNDER: FINALLY, AN END TO THE BATHROOM TISSUE DEBATE
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['Pol Pinoy']
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19/03/2018 0:00
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It is a never-ending debate that has resulted in family feuds, lost friendships and even violent confrontatons. Is it ‘over’ or ‘under?’We are, of course referring to the great debate whether bathroom tissue should dangle from the holder forward or backward, whether the loose end of the tissue should be in front or in the back.In order to put an end to this debate, The Adobo Chronicles surveyed our viewers and followers to give us their opinion on the correct way to dangle bathroom tissue. We received millions of responses and our tabulation seems to be almost equal.Until we received this one response from our viewer in Baguio City, Philippines. It is neither here nor there. All the responses we got were correct, depending on particular circumstances.OVER: If your bathroom tissue has a printed or floral design.UNDER: If you have a house cat.DEBATE RESOLVED!
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2015/03/19/over-or-under-finally-an-end-to-the-bathroom-tissue-debate/#comments
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‘Pinoy Pride’ loses a key pillar as Manny Pacquiao crashes and burns
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2016-02-18 00:12:14+00:00
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For years I’ve seen friends celebrate Manny Pacquiao on social media as a ‘hero’ of ‘Pinoy Pride’. They cheer his every victory and lament his every loss on the ring in ‘solidarity’ with the nation he has been thrust into symbolising.That was Pacquiao, the boxing champ. What about Pacquiao the congressman?That question evidently flies over the heads of most Filipinos. On the mere basis of Pacquiao being a boxing champ, Filipino voters gave him a landslide mandate to represent them in the Philippines’ House of Representatives back in 2010. He seems to be set to enjoy the same mandate in his run for the Senate this year. In short, Filipinos had long deemed Pacquiao fit to be a legislator because he is a great boxer. That’s just the way the majority of Filipinos think. And in a democracy, we’ve always been told, majority rules.Thus, Pacquiao’s views very likely reflect the hushed sentiment of most inarticulate Filipinos who routinely apply to democratic exercises thinking faculties that were severely stunted by the Philippines’ decrepit public education system. But we need to clearly compartmentalise our outrage. The outrage is not really in the views or beliefs he espouses. He represents a legitimate sector of Philippine society — one that is conservative and religious and more closely represents the collective character of the nation than the far noisier clique of hipster Netizens that, today, are mounting their usual slacktivist campaign against the champ on Twitter and Facebook.Funny enough, the same people who wax lovely poetic about ‘Pinoy Pride’ everytime Pacquiao emerges victorious in Las Vegas are the same people who changed their profile photos into gaydom’s rainbow colours in solidarity with same-sex-marriage campaigners in America in mid-2015 and swooned over Olympic triathlete Bruce Jenner’s coming out as a lady later in that same year. See, that is the trouble with applying a vacuous mind to stuff we see on the Internet and being pa-in with the latest activist fashion statement propagating all over social media. We end up looking like chumps when the people we worship fail to remain consistent with their respective personal brands.The fact remains that Pacquiao is a member of Congress and is a candidate for a Senate seat. So, really, the bigger lesson to be learned out of this is that Pacquiao is completely out of his element in Philippine politics — specially in the legislature where thinking and communicating effectively and articulately is actually required (on the presumption that people actually understand what congressmen and senators are supposed to be doing in Congress). It is Pacquiao’s ineptness as a communicator (regardless of what position he takes on same sex marriage) that is the real issue we must reflect upon now that he is at the sunset of his boxing career and at the dawn of his political carreer.If he made Filipinos “proud to be Pinoy” he will make Filipinos ashamed to be Pinoy as a government official. And that is where the real outrage in his continued popularity with Filipino voters lies.
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Get Real Philippines
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https://www.getrealphilippines.com/2016/02/pinoy-pride-loses-a-key-pillar-as-manny-pacquiao-crashes-and-burns/#comments
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Duterte, Pacquiao Announce Respective First Official Acts
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['Pol Pinoy']
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10/5/2016 0:00
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Unofficial President-elect Rodrigo Duterte and Senator-elect Manny Pacquiao both announced today what their first official act would be on their first day in office.For his part, the Davao city mayor says he will raise the drug problem to the level of a national security threat and create a ‘ranger-trained’ division in the army. He is expected to do this through an Executive Order.As for Pacquiao, a devout Christian, he says that he will immediately author and sponsor a Senate bill that would permanently outlaw the death penalty.Capital punishment was suspended via Republic Act No. 9346, which was signed by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo on 24 June 2006. The bill followed a vote held in Congress earlier that month which overwhelmingly supported the abolition of the practice. The penalties of life imprisonment and reclusion perpetua (detention of indefinite length, usually for at least 30 years) replaced the death penalty.Duterte, along with other newly-elected politicians, favor the reinstatement of the death penalty.The champion boxer says he will call his proposed legislation, “Saved by the Bill.”
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2016/05/10/duterte-pacquiao-announce-respective-first-official-acts/#respond
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CHR’s Chito Gascon: Ozamiz Dawn Police Raid A Violation Of Human Rights
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['Pol Pinoy']
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2/8/2017 0:00
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Chito Gascon of the Philippines Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has finally broken his silence on the recent police raid in Ozamiz City which led to the deaths of suspected drug lord Mayor Parojinog, his wife and others, as well as the arrest of daughter and Vice Mayor Nova.The warrants of arrest were served at dawn.The CHR Commissioner told The Adobo Chronicles that the dawn raid was a clear violation of human rights.“Eating and sleeping are the most basic of human rights” Gascon said. ‘The dawn raid deprived the suspected criminals of their right to a full 8 hours of sleep. The police should have waited for sunrise to serve the warrants.”You can really count on CHR to protect your human rights.Earlier, Senator Franklin Drilon also questioned the serving of the warrants at dawn.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2017/08/02/chrs-chito-gascon-ozamiz-dawn-police-raid-a-violation-of-human-rights/?share=email
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“Nagmumulto?” Death by prosecutor features in an American newspaper, but the killed man reported still posting on social media
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2017-01-12 02:16:08+08:00
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A death of a prosecutor in Caloocan City was featured in U.S based newspaper Washington Times. But the man claimed by the newspaper as one of the casualties of President Duterte’s War on Drugs is still posting on social media.Darwin Cañete was featured in an American newspaper article about the War on Drugs of President Rodrigo Duterte.According to the article, the corpse of Darwin Cañete, a 20 year old man became one of the casualties of the anti-illegal drug operation of the Philippine National Police in Caloocan.But Darwin Cañete proved that he’s still alive by sharing the article of the newspaper where he was featured on his Facebook account.He also urged his friends to not ask the newspaper to correct the article because he found it hilarious.Cañete even made a joke about his death on the newspaper.His friend and columnist Jojo Robles reacted on the article, calling it ‘bizarre’.Robles also explained that Cañete was the one who often called upon to perform inquest of drug-related crimes in the city of Caloocan.The post of Robles gave an idea to the Netizens that the journalist who written the article mistakenly thought that Cañete who performing an inquest during that night was one of the casualties.
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Pinoytrending Altervista
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https://pinoytrending.altervista.org/nagmumulto-death-prosecutor-features-american-newspaper-killed-man-reported-still-posting-social-media/
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Approval Ratings For Duterte Rigged, Says VP Leni Robredo
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['Pol Pinoy']
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6/1/2017 0:00
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The numbers are in, and Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte has again received excellent approval ratings in two major polls released recently.The latest surveys conducted by both the SWS (Social Weather Stations) and Pulse Asia have all but confirmed that despite organized efforts both here and abroad to discredit Duterte and de-stabilize his administration, Filipinos overwhelmingly trust and support their leader (80+%).In contrast, self-proclaimed “voice of the opposition” VP Leni Robredo suffered a 12-point decline in her SWS rating, even before the latest controversy in which she was taken to task for vacationing in the United States while a powerful typhoon hit the Philippines, including her own hometown of Naga City.The Adobo Chronicles caught up with Robredo during one of her photo opps with typhoon victims in this city and she unequivocally stated that the surveys were rigged.“How can Duterte remain so popular when we have done a tremendous job in discrediting him and his war on drugs,” the Vice President said. “And how can a lady like myself who has committed herself to the uplift of those in the ‘laylayan’ receive dismal ratings?”Robredo is now calling for an investigation into both the SWS and Pulse Asia surveys and has asked her friend and mentor Senator Leila De Lima to call for a Senate inquiry into ther matter.The vice president’s statement comes in the midst of ongoing investigation on the possible rigging of the May, 2016 elections in which she defeated rival candidate Bongbong Marcos by an unimpressive margin. She described the process of resolving Marcos’ electoral protest as “slow.”
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2017/01/06/approval-ratings-for-duterte-rigged-says-vp-leni-robredo/
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THOUSANDS OF CATHOLICS FLOCK TO CHURCHES WITH THEIR PETS AFTER PRONOUNCEMENT FROM POPE FRANCIS
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['Pol Pinoy']
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11/12/2017 0:00
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attend services this coming Sunday, the third Sunday of Advent. It will be a scenario repeated over and over in many countries in Latin America, Europe and Asia.With close to 127 million Catholics, Brazil has more Catholics than any other country, and 11.7 percent of the world’s Catholic population. Brazil is followed by Mexico (96 million), Philippines (76 million), United States (75 million), Italy (49 million), Colombia (38 million), France (38 million), Poland (35 million), Spain (35 million) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (31 million).
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2014/12/11/thousands-of-catholics-flock-to-churches-with-their-pets-after-pronouncement-from-pope-francis/
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In Manila, An Eerie Silent Protest Against Donald Trump’s State Of the Union Address
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['Pol Pinoy']
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30/01/2018 0:00
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As President Donald Trump was delivering his first State of the Union Address in Washington, D.C., an eerie situation was unfolding in Manila.The U.S. Embassy in the Philippines was unusually quiet, nay, void of the usual long queues of Filipinos seeking to get a travel or immigrant visa to the land of the free, home of the brave.An investigation by The Adobo Chronicles revealed that Filipinos stayed away from the embassy in protest of Trump’s proposed immigration policy that would deny U.S. citizens the opportunity to petition their Filipino relatives, other than spouses and minor children.Many of those who boycotted the embassy were brothers, sisters, parents, and adult children of Filipinos now living in America as naturalized citizens. These family members have long been waiting to have their petitions processed. Some have been waiting since 1994. Now the American Dream is all but — well, a dream.Staff of the embassy have also told The Adobo Chronicles that they worry about losing their jobs. “If there are no petitions and visas to process, what is there left for us to do,” they said.Sources close to the U.S. State Department indicated that plans are now being prepared to convert the U.S. Embassy in Manila to a theme park, like a mini Disneyland or Universal Studios, should Trump’s immigration plan goes into effect.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2018/01/30/in-manila-an-eeerie-silent-protest-against-donald-trumps-state-of-the-union-address/?share=email
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SILICON VALLEY CEOs JOIN RANKS OF FOOD STAMP, SECTION 8 BENEFICIARIES
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['Pol Pinoy']
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2/4/2017 0:00
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Top Silicon Valley CEOs and executives have applied for federal and county subsidy programs, according to leaked confidential documents from the Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the County of Santa Clara.Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Google co-founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin have all been pre-qualified and approved for the federal Section 8 housing and county food stamps programs.Section 8 of the Housing Act of 1937, authorizes the payment of rental housing assistance to private landlords on behalf of approximately 3.1 million low-income households. It operates through several programs, the largest of which, the Housing Choice Voucher program, pays a large portion of the rents and utilities of about 2.1 million households. The US Department of Housing and Urban Development manages the Section 8 programs. Eligibility for the housing subsidy is determined based on annual gross income, elderly, disabled or family status.The food stamp program is administered by counties and is basically a food subsidy for individuals and families that meet certain criteria, not the least of which is income level.By virtue of their $1 a year salaries, Zuckerberg, Page and Brin have qualified for the housing and food subsidies. Both HUD and the County of Santa Clara have sent notices to the three executives regarding their pre-qualification, according to the leaked documents.Meanwhile, two other Silicon Valley CEOs, John Donahue II of eBay and Marissa Ann Mayer of Yahoo! are reportedly considering a pay cut to $1 a year so that they can be in the prestigious company of tech executives availing of government subsidy programs.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2014/04/02/silicon-valley-ceos-join-ranks-of-food-stamp-section-8-beneficiaries/
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Leila De Lima Quits Senate To Become First Female Pastor Of Philippines’ Catholic Church
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['Pol Pinoy']
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11/10/2016 0:00
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Philippine Senator Leila De Lima is sick and tired of being accused and implicated in the illegal drug trade inside the National Bilibid Prison (National Penitentiary) during her tenure as Secretary of Justice.“I can’t take it anymore,” she said as she formally submitted her resignation from the country’s upper legislative chamber. “I’m sorry to disappoint the millions of Filipinos who voted for me.”It turns out that De Lima was appointed the first female pastor of the Catholic Church in a special dispensation issued by the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines.While De Lima’s appointment is valid in the Philippines, it does not have official sanction from The Vatican.Last Sunday, hundreds of Catholics attended De Lima’s first mass in Manila where she delivered her first homily (see photo.)
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2016/10/11/leila-de-lima-quits-senate-to-become-first-female-pastor-of-philippines-catholic-church/?share=email
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THOUSANDS EXPECTED AT GOOGLE+ FUNERAL THIS SUNDAY
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['Pol Pinoy']
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28/07/2018 0:00
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Thousands upon thousands of netizen fans are expected to attend the funeral services for Google+ this Sunday.The funeral, to be held at the Mountain View main campus of Google, was announced after the tech giant decided to kill what it thought would be its answer to the ever-popular social media network Facebook . Years after its launching, Google+, with 300 Million users, never came close to Facebook’s 1.44 Billion.“When we launched Google+, we set out to help people discover, share and connect across Google like they do in real life. While we got certain things right, we made a few choices that, in hindsight, we’ve needed to rethink,” said Bradley Horowitz, Google’s Vice President for Streams, Photos and Sharing.“People have told us that accessing all of their Google stuff with one account makes life a whole lot easier. But we’ve also heard that it doesn’t make sense for your Google+ profile to be your identity in all the other Google products you use,” Horowitz added.One of the fans most devastated by the passing of Google+ is John Kiriyama, president of the California state chapter of Google+ Fan Club. “I have no words to express my feelings about this shocking development, he said, “but it was good while it lasted. See you in another lifetime.”Our condolences to all who were left behind by Google+. From hereon, it will be referred to as Google Cross on its tombstone marker.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2015/07/28/thousands-expected-at-google-funeral-this-sunday/#respond
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LOOK: NPA attacks Police Station in Misamis
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2017-12-03 15:15:03+08:00
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A police station in Binuangan, Misamis Oriental was attacked by New People’s Army rebeles earlier today.In a spot report, almost 100 terrorists on board in pick up truck stormed the police station.4 policemen were wounded and now being treated in the hospital. Look the photos below by One Mindanao.What can you say about this? Leave your comments below!
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Duterte Daily Stories
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http://duterte.today/look-npa-attacks-police-station-in-misamis/
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Trump Invites Duterte To Visit U.S. We Have The Transcript Of Their Phone Conversation
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['Pol Pinoy']
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30/04/2017 0:00
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (The Adobo Chronicles, Washington Bureau)- The White House has confirmed that President Donald Trump had a great phone conversation with Rodrigo Duterte over the weekend and has extended an invitation to the Philippine president to visit the U.S.Here’ a transcript of the amorous phone call as released by The White House:TRUMP: Good afternoon Mr. Doo-ter-tey.DUTERTE: It’s Du-ter-te. And it’s 3 a.m. here in the Philippines.TRUMP: Well, I never apologize, so I’m not going to say, “I’m sorry.”DUTERTE: You just did, you son of a whore.TRUMP: Hey, hey, watch your language. I’m the president of the most powerful country in the world. Yours is just a third world country.DUTERTE: Maybe, but I am friends with powerful countries that are your enemies, like China and Russia.TRUMP: Well, why can’t we be friends as well? After all, people are calling you the “Trump of the Philippines.”DUTERTE: Let me correct you, p*tang i*a mo. You’re being called the Duterte of America.TRUMP: Anyway, I hear you’re doing a great job hosting the ASEAN leaders at your summit in Manila.DUTERTE: Yeah, better than your hosting of the Easter Egg Hunt at your White House. That was pathetic!TRUMP: I would like to invite you to The White House. It’s gonna be great.DUTERTE: But I don’t have a visa to come to the U.S. Remember, I was already denied a U.S. visa when I wanted to come visit my girlfriend during my college days?TRUMP: Dude, that was way before my time ‘ya know.DUTERTE: Well, technically, I am from a Muslim region in the Philippines 🇵🇭. I thought you wanted to ban Muslims from entering your country?TRUMP: As president, I can grant you an exemption.DUTERTE: But The New York Times says I am a murderer. Doesn’t your travel ban include terrorists and murderers?TRUMP: F*ck The New York Times. All they report is fake news.DUTERTE: Invitation accepted.(At this point, Duterte ran out of mobile phone load. So the conversation abruptly ended.)
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2017/04/30/trump-invites-duterte-to-visit-u-s-we-have-the-transcript-of-their-phone-conversation/#respond
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Trillanes plunder case against Duterte, terminated by Ombudsman
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2018-02-13 17:42:18+08:00
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The plunder case filed by Senator Antonio Trillanes IV against President Rodrigo Duterte has already been closed and terminated, Solicitor General Jose Calida said Tuesday.Calida was referring to the plunder case filed by Trillanes against Duterte in May 2016 over allegations of the former Davao City mayor’s unexplained wealth and undeclared bank accounts.The Solicitor General said he inquired from the Office of the Ombudsman (OMB), through a letter dated Feb. 8, the status of the criminal complaint filed by Trillanes on May 5, 2016 which accused Duterte of maintaining ghost employees in Davao City that could have funded the latter’s PHP2.4 billion worth of deposits.“I received a letter from [Overall Deputy Ombudsman Melchor Arthur] Carandang stating that the investigation has already been closed and terminated. The recommendation to terminate was approved by Deputy Ombudsman Cyril Ramos on 29 November 2017,” Calida said, citing the reply he received from the Office of the Ombudsman on the matter.It can be recalled Carandang has been suspended by Malacanang over unauthorized disclosures of Duterte’s alleged bank accounts.Calida questioned the decision of Ombudsman Conchita Carpio-Morales to withhold from the public the status of the case.“A public officer must be accountable to the people, serve them with utmost responsibility, integrity, and efficiency,” Calida told reporters during the press conference.“Ombudsman Carpio-Morales, being the Ombudsman, must be the protector of the people. She has the constitutional duty to publicize matters covered by investigations when the circumstances so warrant and with due prudence,” he noted.“This case involves the President of the Republic of the Philippines. Why are you withholding this information? When this case was filed, a press conference was even conducted. Three months after the termination of the case, the public has still no knowledge that the evidence supporting the allegations of Trillanes is without merit,” he explained.“If the case, in the magnitude like this, when the President of the Philippines is the respondent and the case was dismissed by the Office of the Ombudsman, why will not disclose it to the public? Are they also cuddling the complainant, Senator Trillanes?” Calida asked.Calida said “Senator Trillanes who is always badgering the President about this. Now, what can you say now? His evidence was junked, and because it is junked, it is another word for garbage.”The government’s top lawyer also said the Senate should stop the hearing about Duterte’s unexplained wealth and undeclared bank accounts considering it is based on the complaint filed before the OMB.“Knowing that this frivolous case was terminated by the Ombudsman, Sen. Trillanes now seeks to have another Senate hearing on the matter to convince the public about his garbage junked by the Ombudsman,” Calida said.“The Senate should stop this non-sense investigation.” he urged.Meanwhile, Calida said that he would inform President Duterte on the matter through a formal letter.What do you think on this? Leave your comments below
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Duterte Daily Stories
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http://duterte.today/trillanes-plunder-duterte-ombudsman-terminated/
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FILIPINA WHITE HOUSE EXECUTIVE CHEF CRIS COMERFORD DISAPPOINTS THE OBAMAS
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['Pol Pinoy']
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28/11/2017 0:00
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The First Family was very disappointed with Filipina Executive Chef Cris Comerford over yesterday’s Thanksgiving dinner at The White House.Comerford, the first woman and minority to occupy the top culinary position, decided to go traditional for The White House Thanksgiving dinner this year, serving the Obamas with roast turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, green beans, mushroom gravy and cranberry sauce. The only non-traditional item she served was Michelle Obama’s favorite, egg custard pie (instead of pumpkin pie).Shortly after dinner, Comerford was summoned by the President to the Oval Room only to be reprimanded for failing to serve lechon, a whole roasted pig that’s a signature dish in Filipino gatherings, especially during holidays.“I only have two more Thanksgiving Days left in this House, and you still haven’t served me lechon,” Obama chided Comerford.The president is known to love pork dishes, including the famous kalua pork from his native Hawaii.“I’ve heard so much about this crispy and succulent Filipino roast pork (not necessarily referring to the pork barrel scandal that has recently plagued the Philippine government) and I’ve always wanted to try it,” Obama added.Maybe, same time next year?
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2014/11/28/filipina-white-house-executive-chef-cris-comerford-disappoints-the-obamas/?share=email
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San Francisco LGBTs Rally Behind Manny Pacquiao, Wants Him Honored At This Year’s Pride Celebration
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18/02/2016 0:00
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Thousands of gay men and women in San Francisco are coming to the defense of Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao despite his disparaging comments comparing them to animals. In fact, they want to honor him in the coming Pride Parade and Celebration in June this year, his opposition to same-sex marriage notwithstanding.Each year, the San Francisco Pride committee looks to the LGBT community to help decide on parade grand marshals and other honorees. It is done by public voting.LGBT community leaders are encouraging community members to vote for Pacquiao for the coveted Pink Brick Award. If chosen, Pacquiao will be the first Filipino to be honored with this prestigious award.Previous honorees include George W. Bush, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Boy Scouts of America.Public voting ends February 29.For more information on the Pink Brick Award and on the public voting, visit the SF Pride Committee’s website.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2016/02/18/san-francisco-lgbts-rally-behind-manny-pacquiao-wants-him-honored-at-this-years-pride-celebration/
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Video: Colombia Bans All Beauty Pageants After Crown-Snatching Incident
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9/7/2016 0:00
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It wasn’t quite a Miss Universe or Steve Harvey moment, but it did involve a Colombian beauty queen and the first runner-up.A sore loser snatched the crown from the winner and put it on her own head for a brief photo opportunity that has shocked and angered beauty pageant-loving Colombians.In an unprecedented move, the Colombian government announced that effective immediately, it was banning all local and national beauty pageants, calling the televised crown-snatching a “national disgrace.”The Adobo Chronicles tried to reach Harvey for comment but was unsuccessful. We’ll try again later.Watch the VIDEO.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2016/07/09/video-colombia-bans-all-beauty-pageants-after-crown-snatching-incident/
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After Trillanes called EJK report “Garbage” Sen. Gordon responded : “Hindi kasi abogado”
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2016-12-08 15:14:54+08:00
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After Senator Antonio Trillanes called the Senate Justice Committee report on EJK “a piece of garbage” Senator Gordon broke his silence and lashed back to the former soldier turned politician.In an interview, Senator Gordon was saddened by the statement of Trillanes on the hard work of his colleague who investigated the alleged state sponsored killings of the Duterte administration for months.“I’m sorry that he said that about his fellow senators. I don’t know where he comes from and he calls hard work garbage,” he said.Gordon said that Trillanes cannot call the report as ‘garbage’ just because he didn’t like the result of the investigation.He also said that if Trillanes want to prove something, he must show something convincing to the committee.Gordon also believe that Senator Trillanes remark was attributed to his ‘lack of law education background’“Maybe sa kanya hindi lang mapaunlakan ang gusto niyang palabasin. Hindi kasi abogado eh. Kung gusto mong maipalabas kailangan mapatunayan mo. Kung di mo mapatunayan ‘wag mong sasabihing garbage.. Ito nga sasabihin ko sa kanya, it takes one to know one.” Gordon added.In the committee report, Gordon slammed Trillanes and De Lima for walking out of the hearings. He said that “A senator doesn’t do that”According to the report there is also state sponsored killings of drug suspects that made Trillanes disappointed.
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INDIA BANS SLAUGHTER OF COWS; PHILIPPINES CONSIDERS A BAN ON PIGS
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['Pol Pinoy']
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5/3/2018 0:00
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Philippines Senator Nancy Binay is proposing a bill that would copy a newly-approved law in India which bans the slaughter of cows and the sale and consumption of beef in the western state of Maharashtra.Hindus, who comprise 80% of India’s 1.2 Billion population, revere cows and the sale and consumption of beef is banned or restricted in many states.The state of Maharashtra includes India’s commercial capital and biggest city, Mumbai.Binay wants a similar law to apply to pigs in the Philippines.The daughter of the Vice President says her bill will prevent future pork barrel scams which have plagued the country in the last two years. The scams siphoned some Ten Billion pesos of taxpayer money into fake projects and nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) for the personal gain of some business people and politicians.Several senators and high-ranking government officials are now in jail facing charges of corruption in connection with the pork barrel scandal.“Kung bawal na ang kumatay ng baboy, eh di wala nang pork barrel,” Binay said. (If the slaughter of pigs is banned, then there will be no more pork barrel)
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Sarah Palin Says She Is Ready To Dump Trump
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['Pol Pinoy']
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19/01/2016 0:00
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AMES, Iowa — Sarah Palin, the former Alaska governor who became a Tea Party sensation and a favorite of grass-roots conservatives, has spoken out for the first time on the 2016 U.S. presidential elections and asked voters the question, “Are you ready to dump Trump?”“Are you ready for the leader to make America great again?” Palin said with Mr. Trump by her side at a rally at Iowa State University. “Then you must dump Trump.”The Republican frontrunner presidential candidate was not expecting the comment from Palin. Immediately after the rally, Trump posted his own criticism about the 2008 vice-presidential candidate, saying, “What is wrong with this woman? She has blood coming out of her eyes, and her mouth, and from her whatever.” His post is reminiscent of a similar comment he said of FOX News commentator and debate moderator Megyn Kelly who had called him out on his mysoginistic record.It turns out that, because of poor audio at the rally, Trump misheard Palin who actually said, “Are you ready to stump for Trump?”Well, so much for Palin endorsing Trump.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2016/01/19/sarah-palin-says-she-is-ready-to-dump-trump/
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Alden Richards and Derek Monasterio touched Alden’s has gone viral
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2016-01-27 18:50:55+08:00
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We all know for a fact that whenever the celebrities have their free time, they often consume it by making silly videos that will surely entertain a lot of people.One of the most viral video that was made by the local celebrities is the video of Alden Richards, along with Derrick Monasterio and Lexi Fernandez wherein Alden and Lexi are lip-syncing.But then everyone was surprised when Derrick came in action and suddenly touched the private part of Alden Richards.After watching this video, people then claim that Derrick didn’t even touched Alden’s private part and it seems that he’ll only try to get Alden’s phone.According to the fans of Alden Richards, people is just making the video Malicious and there is no reason to make it a big issue.People is making issues about the true identity of Alden Richards and some of them are saying that Alden is not a straight guy and because of his fame now as the partner of Maine Mendoza, the issue was revived.
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Western media clueless about Philippine affairs, easily falls for Maria Ressa’s desperate lies
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['Oratio Imperata']
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2017-12-31 02:38:49+00:00
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The year 2017 is drawing to a close and, despite the emotional screeching of Philippine Opposition elements, the country does not seem any more “authoritarian” (or not authoritarian) than it was back at the dawn of 2016. Just the same, the objective fact that the Philippines remains as “democratic” as it’s ever supposedly been does not stop those who are busy scrounging around for morsels of bad things to say about the administration of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte from packaging and repackaging old notional “threats” to “freedom” into the latest slogan.Try as they might, proof that they are not succeeding amongst those who know the Philippines better than anybody else in the world — the Filipino people — keeps emerging at every measure of approval and confidence published by firms of good repute. Indeed, the failure of the Philippine Opposition to convince their own constituents has led them overseas where they now desperately pitch the Duterte-as-dictator narrative to Western media.And why not? If you can’t seduce a sober chick, go for the dead drunk one.The Opposition are a real class act that way. For so long, the Philippines has always flown below the radar of Western media — because, truth be told, beyond Filipinos’ quaint “people power revolutions”, the appalling death tolls they repeatedly cop from routine tropical storms, and the occasional beauty pageant title, Filipinos are not a particularly interesting or newsworthy people. Thus there are very few Philippine “experts” in the West. In contrast, lucrative careers have been built upon being experts on the Russians, the Japanese, the Arab World, India, China, and Europe where matters of global consequence brew. Being an expert on the Philippines is basically a career-limiting path for the average newsroom intern looking for a big break.Thus, it is easy for outrage fad mongerers like Rappler CEO Maria Ressa to style themselves as such “experts” and fool Western “journalists” into thinking that the Philippines has degenerated into an authoritarian state. Because traditional news media in the West lacks a strong community of experts on Philippine affairs, they are quick to latch onto quack experts like Ressa and build entire tabloidesque narratives on what is going on there on the basis of dubious premises.Blame this too on an industry that is utterly starved for eyeballs and click throughs. The mainstream broadcast and print industry has long seen the rise of social media and, in particular, Facebook as the reason for the irreversible decline of their once formidable empires. They see in Duterte, and his American counterpart Donald Trump, strawmen they could put up as “evil spawn” of a new industry that is eating their lunch right off their plates.Thus, it is interesting to note the way Ressa also serves up Facebook — and its charismatic CEO and founder, Mark Zuckerberg — as the pièce de résistance of her menu of things and people for the world’s adult crybabies to chew on.Ressa offers Western media — most especially American mainstream media — a packaged narrative they could not refuse:Duterte the evil spawn of a social media giant, Facebook, that refuses to step up to its “information gatekeeper” role and, instead tolerates an underworld of “trolls” and “bots” that are “weaponising” it against political rivalsReally, it is not Duterte who is “weaponising” the Internet. It is Maria Ressa who is weaponising Duterte in the hope of turning the outrage she generates into the badly-needed profile — and cash — to prop up her dying media unicorn.The fact is, the Philippines has not been nor is in any danger of becoming an “authoritarian” state any time soon (or ever) as Ressa is leading her clueless and gullible admirers in the West to believe. She and her ilk in the Philippine Opposition had failed to sell this lie to the Filipino people. Perhaps she may succeed to some degree selling bullshit to Western media. But there is a limit to how long one can profit off lies. Maria Ressa and her henchgirls at Rappler are likely already aware of that limit and are now gingerly staring down the abyss that lies beyond that limit.
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MISS UNIVERSE ORGANIZATION ANNOUNCES NEW RULES BEGINNING IN 2016
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['Pol Pinoy']
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20/12/2017 0:00
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Last September, Donald Trump sold the entire stock of the Miss Universe Organization to WME/IMG.The new pageant owner has already made significant changes beginning with this year’s pageant which culminates with the crowning of the new Miss Universe tonight at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas.Among the changes:The pageant has a new television broadcast home — FOXWMC/IMG has reduced the number of celebrity judges from the usual 10 to just 4 (Emmy Award-nominated actress Niecy Nash, celebrity entertainment mogul Perez Hilton, 2012 Miss Universe Olivia Culpo and football legend Emmitt Smith)Television viewers will be able to vote for their favorite candidate in real time, and results will help determine the winner. (In the past, viewers and netizens could vote but only for Miss Photogenic, Best in National Costume and 16th finalist spot)Viewers will also have the opportunity to ask the final question on pageant nightBeginning with the 2016 pageant, however, WMC/IMG announced that it will implement a ‘no makeup’ rule, meaning that contestants will not be allowed to wear any makeup.“We believe in natural beauty, inside and out,” WMC/IMG said, “so our goal would be to find the most beautful woman in the universe sans cosmetics.”The Miss Universe Organization is also reportedly considering additional pageant rules, including having all contestants wear the exact same evening gown for the competition.
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Taxes suck but people’s government dependency suck more
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['Oratio Imperata']
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2018-09-11 04:39:36+00:00
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According to the Yellows, the leftists and all other anti-Duterte forces, our country is currently in a state of economic turmoil. With the “crippling” 6.4% inflation rate, the Yellows assert that aside from ordinary working class Filipinos being burdened by the increased basic commodity prices the poor (which make a large chunk of the nation’s population) are now doing a lot worse from the reckless economic policies and punitive tax regime of the current administration. Bayan Muna (a leftist partylist group) representative Carlos Zarate puts most of the blame on Duterte’s TRAIN law that caused the increased inflation rate. Like many of Duterte’s critics, Zarate suggests that the president’s economic policies are simply “anti-poor”. While it is quite easy to point the finger at the TRAIN law, the problem with the argument of the president’s critics is that they are simply refusing to recognize the elephant in the room. Everybody seems to be talking about the effects and direct cause of the problem but no one seems to delve into its root cause. The root cause is the people’s dependency on Big Government which has been exploited by the current and previous administrations!Big Government is primarily defined by its size, measured by the budget or number of employees, either in absolute terms or relative to the overall national economy. In addition, it is also defined by the magnitude of government’s involvement (or intrusion) in the private sector. If we look at our national budget, you will notice that the biggest chunk of our expenditure, in terms of Expense Class, is spent on personnel services at almost 30%. Personnel services represent the salaries and other compensation of civil servants. In terms of Sector, General Public Services get the most bite out of the budget at almost 1.3 trillion pesos. General Public Services covers expenditures for general administration such as lawmaking, fiscal management, foreign affairs, public debt transactions, and other governance or regulatory services, among others. So what is the big deal? If a huge government is necessary to ensure that public services are operational and that laws are crafted and enforced to put a check on abusive corrupt politicians and greedy corporations so that the nation’s wealth is spread in a more equitable way, why is Big Government so bad? Well it is one thing to say that a huge government is necessary to ensure that public services and social justice is given to everyone, to demand that people pay for it is another story. Author Timothy Noah correctly stated that: “What people want is big government that they don’t have to pay for.”Going back to Duterte’s critics and their finger pointing at the TRAIN law, I would have to agree with them but not because of the law’s “anti-poor” design. On the contrary, the TRAIN law actually lowers the personal income tax burden on the majority of taxpayers except for the highest earners. In fact 83% of taxpayers are exempted from paying income taxes under the TRAIN law! Going with the design, the TRAIN law is actually “anti-rich”! It increases the taxes on non-essential goods and services such as those chino-chino-latte-sossy-coffee drinks and Botox treatments that the poor can live without. Not only does the TRAIN law maintain high income tax burden on the rich it also plugs tax loopholes that corporations take advantage of such as VAT-exemptions that have been merely abused to evade taxes and encourage corruption. So in actuality, Duterte’s TRAIN law aims to put more money into the pockets of the majority of the working class at the expense of the rich so that it will have the funds to support its programs (such as it’s Build Build Build infrastructure program and other social programs). While it seems like a good or “fair” approach people seem to ignore the fact that the principle is fundamentally flawed and the current approach is half-baked.The fundamental flaw in the principle of the TRAIN law by lowering the tax burden on the poor and middle class at the expense of the rich in the spirit of “fairness” is that it isn’t actually fair at all! As per the design of the tax law, the majority (83%) of taxpayers are not even paying any income tax at all! According to the design, the “rich” or top earners are actually pulling the most weight in terms of tax burden. How is it any fair to pick and choose who benefits from tax exemptions based on income? To put it another way, why is it any more fair to punish one segment based on financial status? Isn’t this tantamount to punishing financial success? Shouldn’t there be equal protection under the law? Besides, under that kind of principle what kind of incentive is the government promoting in terms of financial success if it means that the more one makes would mean more financial punishment? More to the point, as American politician Jon Kyl once argued in the case of “progressive taxation” in America in 2015: “People who do not share in the sacrifice of paying taxes have little direct incentive to care whether the government is spending and taxing too much.”With regards to the government’s aim to raise revenue to support its ambitious infrastructure program, I am very much supportive of that. If the tax revenues are used for infrastructure then I would say that the sacrifice in increased taxes in goods and services would eventually pay dividends in the end in terms of productivity. I have followed an interesting exchange on the internet regarding inflation. One of the participants in the discussion (Vipul Gupta) argued that:“What government decides to do with the tax revenues also has significant impact on the inflation rate. Excess spending on employee salaries, imports, subsidies and freebie welfare policies leads to increase in inflation rate, while the investments in export sector, and infrastructure development will lead to long term increase in productivity, thus cheaper products.”The problem with the current administration is that while it has increased it’s spending on infrastructure, it also increased its spending on public administration as well as social welfare and doleout programs. As economist Ben Kritz has told me in a conversation I had with him, increased spending on public administration has a negligible positive impact and the fact that more of the tax revenues are spent on public administration the more the government is actually spending on bloat.What amazes me is how toxic our politics currently is despite the major factions actually embracing the very same policy of Big Government. Under the Duterte administration we have seen free state university and college tuition fees, doubling of salaries of the military and police, increase in social security pension, increase in disability and employee compensation benefits in the private sector and caregiver allowance in the public sector. On top of that 83% of taxpayers are exempted from paying income taxes and that spending on social welfare has been increased as well! Anti-Duterte forces have been advocating for the very same policies deemed as “pro-poor” elections after elections! These benefits have been made possible through government revenues from its taxation scheme. The problem is that the more doleouts and benefits the government provides, especially to the poor, at the expense of the “rich” the more the people feel “entitled” to the doleouts and benefits. The more the government expands on its social welfare, benefits and doleout programs the more cost is involved in administering these programs.After all is said and done I do realize that the political reality in the Philippines is different. The electorate is simply already deeply dependent on Big Government. The people are indoctrinated in the notion that it is the government’s responsibility to provide for the people’s (especially the poor) cradle to grave needs. It is easier for politicians to promise the people free stuff and to promise social justice through income equality rather than the promotion of wealth creation and personal responsibility. The Duterte administration, at least, is working towards building the pathway to wealth creation through increased productivity from its infrastructure program. The problem is that while it is plugging a leak at one end it seems to be also making the hole of the other leaks bigger. Would the opposition such as the leftists and the Yellows be any better? I doubt it, especially those with a platform of pandering to people in the “laylayan”.(Credit goes to pinascitizen.net for the photo.)
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DONALD TRUMP FINALLY BREAKS SILENCE ON SYRIAN REFUGEE CRISIS
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['Pol Pinoy']
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5/9/2018 0:00
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You can’t run for president of the United States and be silent about a worsening international crisis like the exodus of Syrian refugees trying to escape torture and violence perpetrated by a repressive regime.But for Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, it is such a huge dilemma considering his recent campaign pronouncements against illegal immigration and promise to deport all 11 Million undocument immigrants now living in the U.S.Finally today, the Trump campaign found the right balance between its candidate’s anti-immigrant rhetoric and his compassionate stance on refugees.Speaking to reporters at the penthouse suite of the Trump Towers in New York City, The Donald said that if elected president, he will allow the entry of one Syrian refugee into the U.S. in exchange for every undocument immigrant deported by the Department of Homeland Security. He even offered to open his real estate properties as temporary housing for refugees.Trump may have finally answered questions from political opponents and critics on how exactly he plans to deport all the 11 Million undocumented immigrants. He may have also accidentally demonstrated his brilliance on international diplomacy.(If able to, we encourage our readers to donate to their choice of charity for the Syrian Refugee Relief Fund)
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2015/09/05/donald-trump-finally-breaks-silence-on-syrian-refugee-crisis/?share=email
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New Requirement For Filipino Nurses Entering The United States
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['Pol Pinoy']
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1/3/2017 0:00
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No one knows exactly how many Filipino nurses are working in the United States. But if the state of California is a window to America, then the answer is: a lot.It is estimated that 20% all the registered nurses in California are Filipino, a considerably large percentage since Filipinos number only 2.3 million (officially 1.2 million) out of a state population of 38 million.What is the future of Filipino nurses seeking employment in the U.S., given President Donald Trump’s ‘America First’ policy and his campaign against both legal and illegal immigration?Well, there’s good news and bad news.First the good news:The Trump administration, realizing the high demand for nurses in the United States, has not closed to door to extending immigrant visas specifically to Filipinos. As more and more baby boomers age, requiring skilled nursing services in and out of clinics and hospitals, America definitely needs more licensed nurses.The bad news:In addition to passing the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) in order to be able to work in the U.S., Filipino nurses applying for immigrant visas must either prove that they intend to marry a U.S. citizen within six months of their arrival in America or that they are already engaged to be married to a U.S. citizen. (Donald Trump sees this as consistent with his America First policy.)Acceptable documentation could include email correspondence between the visa applicant nurse and his or her U.S. citizen partner explicitly showing a romantic relationship.More points will be awarded to nurse applicants who can show an engagement ring received by mail from the U.S. citizen partner.For now, and until the Trump administration voids same-sex marriage in the U.S., same-sex partner relationships will be recognized in the visa application process.
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https://adobochronicles.com/2017/03/01/new-requirement-for-filipino-nurses-entering-the-united-states/?share=email
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Raising the flag of righteous indignation
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2016-08-07 09:08:53+00:00
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It really irks me no end to see and hear people judge others and label them as evil or bad, at the very least not good.So-called righteous people who parade themselves as holier than thou are, in reality, hypocrites. Like the minions of the yellow army who until now keep on harping that President Duterte and his supporters are evil. I have lost count of the scores of insinuations made by the Liberal Party along this line, countless snide remarks and innuendos, indirectly pointing to Duterte as dangerous and evil and incompetent to lead the country.Before, I dismissed their hysterical frenzy as part of our political campaign culture, characterized by traditional mudslinging, and typical of immature and clueless politicians. Contrast that with the unstoppable Duterte campaign juggernaut solidly founded on change, ideals, and vision, and you know why most of the people, tired of the corrupt oligarchy, chose the mayor of a remote city to lead them.What caught my attention was no less than Korina Sanchez herself, wife of Presidential candidate Mar Roxas, saying the following in a video message on May 6, 2016, just four days before the election:1 (transcribed video statement)“This is a battle of good versus evil. I think that is more and more evident right now, Pipili dito ang tao. Sa dilim ba tayo o sa liwanag? Pupunta ba tayo sa nakakatakot o sa sigurado? Palagay ko pagdating ng Mayo-a-nueve, alam na ng tao kung ano ang kanilang iboboto.” (The people will choose. Darkness or light? Do we go with what is terrifying, or with what is a sure thing? I think that when May 9 comes around, the people will by then already know what they will vote for.)OMG! I couldn’t believe my ears when I saw this video! This was pure and simple mudslinging. Surely, it was a desperate effort to scare people about our country’s future under a Duterte leadership.What now?So now that Duterte won, does it mean he is good and the losers are evil? Is this what Korina Sanchez meant? Of course not! Her message was to woo the so-called silent majority to change their choice, voting for Roxas instead of Duterte. Too bad for Korina, that didn’t happen. This asinine stunt just further eroded her credibility.Many Filipinos who did not vote for President Duterte continue to raise the flag of righteous indignation. Instead of supporting the war against drugs and criminality, these so-called “moral” people as they call themselves continue to criticize Duterte’s anti-drug and crime campaigns on multiple fronts. They even intensified their drive to slam and blast the spate of extrajudicial killings happening right after May 10, when Duterte became the presumptive President.As Philippine Star columnist Paulynn P. Sicam wrote:“Duterte’s followers seem to be supportive of the bloodbath, lustily cheering every report of another alleged pusher biting the dust. Those who, like Senator Leila de Lima, dare speak out against the extrajudicial killings are assaulted with hate speech and threats of bloody murder. During the campaign, when hate speech was reaching its peak, I asked rhetorically, where has civility gone? Today, the question is, where has the rule of law gone?”2On July 17, 2016, the Public Attorneys Office (PAO) chief Percival Acosta came to the defense of the Philippine National Police in the killings of drug suspects, citing that the number of deaths compared to previous years is negligible.3Righteous indignation from the academeRecently, even the presidents of Ateneo de Manila University (AdMU) and De La Salle University (DLSU) condemned the spate of extra-judicial killings. AdMU president Fr. Jose Ramon Villarin talked of the “primal feelings of frustration, anger, and fear unleashed by the violence that continues to stalk our people.” 4 Brother Jose Mari Jimenez of DLSU added: “As a Catholic and a Filipino, I am deeply disturbed by the spate of killings that have attended this administration’s pronouncements regarding its anti-crime and illegal-drugs campaign.” 5These are from the heads of two Catholic schools where most professors, students and alumni do not even faithfully practice their religion anymore. These are the people who conveniently use religion when it supports their views, the same people who criticize their church leaders in other areas such as the “RH Law” and the proposed divorce law. These are the same people whose subjectivity in their practice of religious beliefs makes them, deep in their core, hypocrites.These are the same schools that have failed to educate their students on how to live a good Christian life. They lack or simply have forgotten the very basic knowledge of their faith: the Catechism, Christian Doctrine, the Ten Commandments, Commandments of the Church, and the Seven Sacraments.Methods of righteous indignationAs can be observed, the technique of righteous indignation is used by Church leaders, respectable institutions and persons, non-government organizations and some politicians.Here are some examples:1. Say we are good, so our opponent looks bad.2. Say that the others are bad, to make us look good.3. Dig up old stories and photos to describe the evil of a person.4. Invent stories that are difficult to verify.5. Publish stories (about oneself or one’s group) of being religious and prayerful.6. And the worst: use religion to label who is good and who is evil.At the end of day…What the Filipino people want are security and personal safety. Security from drug traffickers, criminals, corrupt politicians, corrupt police and military personnel, corrupt judges, corrupt government officials and corrupt media personalities.Ironic as it may seem, most of these people are supposed to protect us. These very same people have taken an oath to serve us, only for us to find out that these are the same people from whom we need to protect ourselves.Despite the numerous achievements of President Duterte in his first 30 days, his detractors continue to raise the flag of righteous indignation.I hope and pray that, one day, the righteous indignation of these people will slowly fade away once they realize that such tricks work against the common good and do more harm to those who use them.Citations:1. VIDEO | Korina Sanchez on Mar vs Duterte: ‘This is a battle between good and evil’ .(2016, May 6). Interaksyon. Retrieved from http://interaksyon.com/article/127382/video–korina-sanchez-on-mar-vs-duterte-this-is-a-battle-between-good-and-evil2. Sicam, Paulynn P. (2016, July 16). We are better than this. Philippine Star. Retrieved from http://www.philstar.com/modern-living/2016/07/16/1603165/we-are-better3. PAO chief defends police, says number of drug suspects killed ‘negligible’. (2016,,July 17) GMA News Online. Retrieved from http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/574007/news/nation/pao-chief-defends-police-says-number-of-drug-suspects-killed-negligible?utm_source=GMANews&utm_medium=Viber&utm_campaign=GMANewsViber4. Esmaquel II, Paterno. (2016, July 29). Ateneo president hits killings in Philippines. Rappler. Retrieved from http://www.rappler.com/nation/141317-ateneo-president-villarin-killings-pavia-death?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=referral5. Esmaquel II, Paterno. (2016, July 22). La Salle presidents slams killings under Duterte admin. Rappler. Retrieved from http://www.rappler.com/nation/140551-la-salle-president-killings-duterte?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=referral
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San Diego Padres To Gay Men’s Chorus: “Sorry, We Will Change Our Name To Madres”
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['Pol Pinoy']
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22/05/2016 0:00
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Claiming it was a mistake inside the audio control room, the San Diego Padres today apologized to the San Diego Gay Men’s Chorus (SDGMC) for the embarrassing moment at Petco Park this weekend.Members of the SDGMC took the field at Petco Park to sing the national anthem. Instead of their voices, fans of the Padres and Los Angeles Dodgers heard a recorded voice of a woman singing the anthem, and when the group stepped off the field at the end of the song it was to taunts such as, “You sing like a girl,” according to a statement on the SDGMC Facebook page.The chorus called for Major Leage Baseball to investigate the incident as a possible anti-gray discrimination or hate crime.To show its sincerity in feeling very sorry about the incident and that it truly empathizes with the chorus members, owners of the San Diego Padres announced that the team will immediately change its name to “Madres.”
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There’s Life After Mar Roxas For Artist And Tour Guide Carlos Celdran
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['Pol Pinoy']
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26/05/2016 0:00
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Remember Carlos Celdran, the artist and tour guide who vigorously defended Liberal Party presidential candidate Mar Roxas during the recent Philippine election campaign? He’s baaaack!Celdran first became famous when he staged a one-man protest during an ecumenical service in Manila, shouting and raising a placard with the word “Damaso” on it. A Manila court found him guilty of offending religious feelings. (Damaso is a character in national hero Jose Rizal’s novel who represented the abusive friars during the Spanish colonization of the Philippines).During the recent presidential campaign, he criticized a millennial BPO (Business Process Outsourcing) employee for complaining about Roxas and the Liberal Party.In a viral Facebook post on April 19, Celdran said “Without Mar and the Liberal Party, you WOULDN’T have that car NOR the job which paid for your freaking oversized Starbucks.”Now that his candidate has lost the election, Celdran has turned to designing clothes.His signature line is called, “Damian Domingo”, a collection of drawstring pants patterned after traditional costumes of 19th century Filipinos. In his Internet promo, Celdran says that these “breezy pants are literally the coolest thing you could ever wear. Made of 100% cotton, Damian Domingos are sewn by traditional craftsmen in Laguna and delicately embroidered with cocoon bullion patterns at the hem.” They are selling for P3,850, excluding shipping.There is, after all, life after Mar Roxas.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2016/05/26/theres-life-after-mar-roxas-for-artist-and-tour-guide-carlos-celdran/#comments
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GERMANY: THE NEW MISS UNIVERSE IS OUR CANDIDATE TOO
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['Pol Pinoy']
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22/12/2017 0:00
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Saying that Sarah-Lorraine Riek does not speak for them, officials of the organization in charge of the Miss Germany pageant, has issued an apology to Miss Universe Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach.Shortly after the pageant finals on Sunday, Riek, Germany’s contestant in the international pageant, told a television reporter that none of the contestants voted for Miss Philippines and that she was very upset at the results. As part of the final judging process, each of the contestants, other than the top three (USA , Colombia and the Philippines), was asked to vote for who she thinks should be the next Miss Universe.In issuing the apology, the German organization stated that, ‘in fact we are extremely happy that Wurtzbach won. She is Germany’s candidate too!’Wurtzbach, of course, is half-German.Germany has won just one Miss Universe crown in 1961 (Marlene Schmidt) while Wurtzbach is the third Filipina to win Miss Universe (Gloria Diaz in 1969 and Margarita Moran in 1973).
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2015/12/22/germany-the-new-miss-universe-is-our-candidate-too/?share=email
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What Philippine Legislators Will Wear For SONA 2018
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['Pol Pinoy']
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16/07/2018 0:00
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The State of the Nation Address (SONA) on July 23, 2018 will be the shortest by President Rodrigo Duterte, assuming he sticks to script. It will also mark the third year in a row that former President NoyNoy Aquino will skip the event.While the traditional Red Carpet has been scratched, governnment officials and guests are expected to don business attires, except for Senators and Representatives who are required by Congress rules to wear “Filipiniana.”Some legislators are taking this to heart, literally.The Adobo Chronicles polled some of our legislators to get a glimpse of what they will be wearing to the SONA:Senator Antonio Trillanes will borrow a yellow terno previously worn by Senator Risa Hontiveros.Senator Bam Aquino will borrow cousin Kris Aquino’s yellow and black gown she wore to a Malacañang event years ago.Senator Franklin Drilon will do an activist Filipinana attire, with an idea borrowed from Mae Paner, a.k.a. Juana Change.Ifugao Representative Ted Baguilat, Jr. will stick to his roots by wearing a traditional Igorot dress.Senator Kiko Pangilinan will borrow a Halloween costume previously worn by wife Sharon Cuneta and will do a “Darna.”Something borrowed, something Filipiniana!
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2018/07/16/what-philippine-legislators-will-wear-for-sona-2018/
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Beware, we are right in the eye of a storm
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2018-10-01 00:12:27+08:00
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THEY can deny it, but there are destabilization efforts being waged in many fronts although these are rather crude and puny. But some of these feeble exercise can bring them to court.The case of the UP dean of the College of Engineering had the temerity to put in writing his seditious call for students and teachers under his department to join a September 21 rally being organized by the opposition and leftist organizations against what they branded as the dictatorial regime of Pres. Rodrigo Duterte.While she recanted her statement and even deleted the letter she posted on FB, her call had impacted on the UP students. The message carries with it a subliminal threat for those who are not sympathetic to her ideology, political affiliation and her agenda. Of course, the state scholars at the University of the Philippines have enough brains between their ears whether to rally against the regime of Duterte or not. To prod them by way of a letter-directive is entirely a different story and that is where her sad story begins. She out to face dismissal and trial.But the UP Engineering dean is not alone in this coordinated move to “oust Duterte”. From his comfortable asylum in Europe, Jose Ma. Sison declared earlier that they will actively participate in the “Oust Duterte” plot which they said will culminate in October. The political characters – some in jail and others in seclusion – in and out of government, including their salivating supporters and financiers, have perceptibly intensified their assault on the Duterte.From her detention cell, Sen. Leila De Lima pleads to UNCHR rapporteur Agnes Callamard to pursue an investigation into alleged extrajudicial killings which she and her missing perjured witnesses Matobato and Lascanas had been implicating Duterte. De Lima is trying to pass on the task to Callamard when in 2009 she, as chair of the Commission of Human Rights, spent four months in Davao City digging for what she claimed were burial grounds in a quarry about six kilometers away from city hall. She found nothing! Her successor Etta Rosales found nothing! The incumbent CHR Chair Chito Gascon must have sensed all that his predecessors wailing were fairy tales I have not seen his shadow in Davao since he took over the chairmanship.The other collaborators implore the International Criminal Court to speed up their probe on alleged human rights abuses of Duterte. I have seen this ICC headquarters in the Hague, Netherlands and I wonder why and how can the inquisitors render judgement for or against a leader in a small island in the Pacific where a huge majority of its citizens trusted him. It would take roughly about 18 hours by jet to get to Netherlands from Manila. No wonder those ICC investigators did not have any idea that our justice system works. Proof to tell, De Lima is detained for her alleged involvement in drug trade and a Regional Trial Court is hearing her case.The legal fronts of the CPP/NPA/NDF have likewise raised their decibels of protests. Just the other day, Karapatan, which parades as a non-government organization, joined the fray declaring that two sultans from Marawi will speak in another international forum to denounce Duterte for the human rights abuses committed in that Islamic City. Both the sultans and the international probe body cited by Karapatan were unheard of. It looks like these new persecutors of Duterte have not heard of the Maute ISIS which notoriously decapitates their victims, Muslims and Christians alike, prior to the siege in Marawi.Very vocal among the opposition is Sen. Kiko Pangilinan, whose wife is ironically an avid fan of President Duterte. The senator had consistently assailed the Duterte for placing Mindanao under martial law. That directive actually resulted in the capture of members of Maute ISIS who attempted to escape and establish another cell in various parts of Mindanao. Of course, the porous parts of Mindanao cannot all be guarded. The terrorists, either operating singly or in group, had staged successful bombing here and there. Pangilinan proceeded to denounce the rational behind imposing martial law, not putting into whatever is left of his gray matters that without ML something could have gotten worse. Mindanaoans, contrary to what the anti-government cabal are saying, are comfortable with martial law and it is not surprising if some want a more rigid implementation of the same.At the height of crises brought about by Typhoon Ompong, opposition senators led by Grace Poe and kibitzers in the lower house among them Edcel Lagman took turns in lambasting President Duterte for disappearing from the scene. The carpers were not aware that Duterte was practically manning the disaster operation center and in the first opportunity was right in the scene of devastation somewhere in many places in Northern Luzon.But where were the hypercritics? Like the Dean of the UP College of Engineering, they were in the comforts of their office and gated residences busy conjuring issues on how to bring down the Duterte government and oust him. What of VP Leni Robredo? She escaped to Naga and issued a statement that Duterte and his men are sowing confusion. She is in fact so confused she is paralyzed to becoming virtually inutile.The typhoon has not left us at all. We are right in the eye of the storm. So beware of the October gale. /JUN LEDESMA
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Duterte Daily Stories
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http://duterte.today/beware-we-are-right-in-the-eye-of-a-storm/
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Filipino Americans To Picket Bon Appétit Magazine’s New York Headquarters
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['Pol Pinoy']
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27/10/2016 0:00
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Bon Appétit is an American food and entertaining magazine published monthly. It is headquartered in New York City.Today, a coalition of Filipino American organizations throughout the country announced that it will stage a week-long picket in front of the magazine’s New York office.At issue? The Filipino halo-halo, a unique and traditional snack akin to the Hawaiian shave ice.In a recent article, “Ode to Halo-Halo,” the magazine re-invented the Filipino sweet delicacy by substituting its ingredients with gummy bears.That didn’t sit well with the Pinoys (slang for Filipino), so they are staging a protest to demand that Bon Appétit recall all copies of the issue where the gummy bear halo-halo was featured.Don’t mess with the Filipinos. Especially with their halo-halo!
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2016/10/27/filipino-americans-to-picket-bon-appetit-magazines-new-york-headquarters/?share=email
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Duterte Fires Spokesperson Harry Roque, Appoints Davao Taxi Driver In His Stead
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['Pol Pinoy']
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3/2/2018 0:00
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In a move that shocked the news and social media circles, President Rodrigo Duterte today fired Harry Roque and in his stead, appointed a Davao taxi driver as his new spokesperson.Elcias Bugsad, who speaks and sounds like Duterte, took over the position of Roque.A statement from Malacañang said that the President was very impressed with Bugsad’s mimicry of him, as shown in a video of the taxi driver that immediately went viral on social media.Malacañang said that Duterte could not think of any better person to be his spokesperson than one who sounds and speaks like him.Here’s the viral video of Bugsad.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2018/02/03/duterte-fires-spokesperson-harry-roque-appoints-davao-taxi-driver-in-his-stead/
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Pope Francis To The Media: You’re A Piece Of Sh*t
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['Pol Pinoy']
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9/12/2016 0:00
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Media that focus on scandals and spread fake news to smear politicians are nothing but a piece of sh*t, Pope Francis said in an interview published on Wednesday.Francis told the Belgian Catholic weekly “Tertio” that spreading disinformation was “probably the greatest damage that the media can do” and using communications for this rather than to educate the public amounted to a sin.Using precise psychological terms, he said scandal-mongering media risked falling prey to coprophilia, or arousal from excrement, and consumers of these media risked coprophagia, or eating excrement.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2016/12/09/pope-francis-to-the-media-youre-a-piece-of-shit/?share=email
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“Mar Roxas” is Playing DOTA
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['View All Posts Pinoytrending']
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2016-02-04 14:57:58+08:00
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A Netizen shared this picture and claiming that Mar Roxas is allegedly playing Defense of the Ancients. According to the source, Mar Roxas wanted to impress the E-Gamers by showing that he can also play DOTA.The picture received mixed reactions from the Netizens, some of them believed that Mar Roxas can play DOTA and some of them didn’t.But according to some E-Gamers that impressed by this Mar Roxas, anyone has the right to play DOTA and have some stress relief. Most of them wants to see the skills of Mar Roxas in this game.No one is still claiming the ownership of the account of Mar Roxas on DOTA2.
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Pinoytrending Altervista
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https://pinoytrending.altervista.org/is-mar-roxas-playing-dota/
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY UNVEILS NEW U.S. CITIZENSHIP TEST QUESTION
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['Pol Pinoy']
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3/6/2018 0:00
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The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) of the Department of Homeland Security has just released the revised test questionnaire for immigrants applying for U.S. citizenship.It is a far cry from the 100 potential questions that an immigration officer might ask a citizenship applicant. There would only be one question, which is: ‘Name all the candidates for U.S. president in the 2016 elections.’ The citizenship applicant must correctly name all the candidates in this photo (as more candidates declare, their photos will be added to the citizenship test): The single question replaces the 10 questions (from the list of 100) that the immigration officer could ask applicants during the naturalization interview.Previously, in order to pass the civics text, the applicant must correctly answer 6 of the 10 questions. Now, its all all nothing. Failure to identify ALL presidential candidates would mean a denial of the citizenship application.Talk about streamlining the citizenship process.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2015/06/03/department-of-homeland-security-unveils-new-citizenship-test-question/
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Why The Alleged Plot Of FilAms Organizing To Unseat President Duterte Is Nothing But A Hollywood Myth
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['Pol Pinoy']
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6/11/2016 0:00
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The latest bombshell announced by Philippine President Rodrigo Roa Dueterte was a supposed plot by Filipina American millionaire Loida Nicolas-Lewis and Hungarian American billionaire George Soros to unseat him, a plan that was apparently being hatched by Filipino Americans.While the revelation was understandably upsetting to many Filipinos and Filipino Americans, an investigative research by The Adobo Chronicles’ interns shows that the plan was more of a myth.The investigation clearly showed that despite Nicolas-Lewis’ millions of dollars to possibly finance the plan, it wasn’t enough to stage the unseating of Duterte which could only come in the the form of a “coup” or an EDSA-style people power.First of all, the alleged plan couldn’t be hatched or carried out in the U.S. since it would require an overwhelming, if not totally united, support from the more than 3 Million Filipinos living in America.We can’t even count how many Filipino organizations there are in America, each having their own agenda, political leaning and what not. Even coalitions of FilAm organizations are no where close to representing the majority of Filipinos in America. We have women’s organizations, LGBT organizations, regional organizations, university alumni organizations and what not. They could never agree on anything.And how exactly will FilAms launch a coup from the U.S. ? A million march in Washington, D.C.?More like several hundreds, our researchers pointed out.And Duterte will be watching it live on CNN (assuming it’ll even cover it) from Davao City and saying to himself, ‘Those sons and daughters of a wh*res!”
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2016/11/06/why-the-alleged-plot-of-filams-organizing-to-unseat-president-duterte-is-nothing-but-a-hollywood-myth/
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Duterte Critic and FilAm Millionaire Loida Nicolas-Lewis Now Stateless
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['Pol Pinoy']
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8/12/2016 0:00
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Of what use are your millions of dollars if you don’t have a country to call your own? Well, that’s exactly what Filipino American millionaire Loida Nicolas-Lewis is faced with right now after she publicly called for the resignation of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte so that VP Leni Robredo can take over.Nicolas-Lewis is a known supporter of the candidacy of Mar Roxas who lost the election to Duterte, and Robredo.By calling for the resignation of Duterte, many elements in the Philippines are accusing her of ‘sedition,’ and have asked that she be declared a persona non grata and stripped of her Philippine citizenship.On the other hand, U.S. President-elect Donald Trump who has endorsed Duterte’s administration is in the process of revoking Nicolas-Lewis’ American citizenship for interfering in the affairs of a foreign nation (the Philippines). Trump dislikes the Filipina millionaire because she actively campaigned for Hillary Clinton and supported the Obama administration.So what’s next for Nicolas-Lewis?In a phone call with The Adobo Chronicles today, she indicated that she is planning to purchase a beachfront property in the Bahamas. Good thing she has the millions of dollars for it. From dual citizen to a millionaire refugee she will be!
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2016/12/08/duterte-critic-and-filam-millionaire-loida-nicolas-lewis-now-stateless/#comments
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MISS UNIVERSE 2013: WILL THE REAL MISS PHILIPPINES PLEASE WAVE HER HAND?
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['Pol Pinoy']
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31/10/2016 0:00
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With just nine days before the next Miss Universe is to be chosen in Moscow, Miss Philippines is attracting all the attention. And she is among the top favorites to win the prestigious beauty pageant. Will it be a grand slam this year for the Philippines after earlier bagging the Miss World and Miss Supranational crowns ?But wait, which Miss Philippines? Miss Philippines, Ariella Arida? Miss Canada, Riza Santos? Miss Gabon, Jennifer Ondo? Miss Guam, Alixes Scott? Filipinas all!Should any of these ladies win the crown, will the Philippines lay claim over her, just like the U.S. laid claim on Miss World Megan Young who was born in the U.S. with an American father and Filipina mother?Stay tuned.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2013/10/31/miss-universe-2013-will-the-real-miss-philippines-please-wave-her-hand/
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Who Did The Marcos Family Bury In Libingan Ng Mga Bayani?
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['Pol Pinoy']
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20/11/2016 0:00
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Sometime in 2015, the publisher and editorial board of The Adobo Chronicles visited the Mausoleum in Batac, Ilocos Norte where the supposed body of the late Ferdinand E. Marcos was encased in a refrigerated glass coffin for adoring fans to view and pay homage to.We could not take photos or videos of the coffin which was perched up an elevated platform, surrounded by stanchions because it was prohibited. It was dark inside the room, except for the lights that illuminated the glass coffin. It was cold, but not necessarily because the room (or the coffin) was refrigerated. It was more like regular airconditioning for the comfort of visitors. Well at least that’s what we think. (In the hottest month of the year, Batac’s temperature averages at 84 degrees farenheit (29 degrees celsius).So after our visit to the Mausoleum, we concluded that what we saw was a wax model of Marcos’ body, similar to those we’ve seen in Hollywood’s wax museum.Fast forward to 2016: the remains of Marcos were buried in Libingan Ng Mga Bayani, surprising many.Because the ceremonies were off-limits to the media, the only evidence of the “burial” are the photos and video provided by the family.Looking at the photos, it is obvious that it wasn’t a full size casket which contained the remains. Which begs the question: who did the Marcos family bury in LNMB?We can only speculate and here are some of our theories:1. The casket contained just the skeletal bones of Marcos. He has been dead for almost 28 years, so if he had been previously buried underground, only the bones now remain.2. Was the embalmed Marcos in the Batac mausoleum only a wax figure, as we concluded in 2015?3. If the Marcos body displayed at the mausoleum was his real remains, then how come the casket used at LNMB was unusually tiny in size?4. Is it also possible that the casket used at LNMB was actually empty and that the “burial” was mostly symbolic?Are the protests barking at the wrong tree (wrong casket, wrong remains), or will it turn out that the protests are merely symbolic?Wherever he is, Marcos must be turning in his grave. But which grave?
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2016/11/20/who-did-the-marcos-family-bury-in-libingan-ng-mga-bayani/#respond
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U.S. PROTESTS MISS WORLD RESULTS
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['Pol Pinoy']
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29/09/2016 0:00
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The United States was aiming for the “grand slam” at this year’s Miss World beauty pageant, focused on winning the crown to add to the Miss Universe title won earlier this year by Miss U.S.A. Olivia Culpo.Olivia Jordan (yes, another Olivia), U.S.A.’s entry to this pretigious pageant held over the weekend in the Indonesian resort of Bali, made it to the top 10 contestants during Saturday’s finals, but not to the top 5.Miss Philippines, Megan Young, an early favorite in the competition, went on to win the title, the first ever by a Filipina in Miss World’s 62-year history. Miss France was first runner-up and Miss Ghana came in third.Less than 24 hours after the pageant finals, the U.S. filed a formal protest with the Miss World pageant organizers, saying that Young should be credited as a U.S. entry as well. Young was born in the United States to an American father and Filipina mother, but moved at age 10 to the Philippines where she is currentlly a model, actress and television host. “Technically, she is also Miss U.S.A,” the protest document indicated. “Even her surname is very American. Can’t she be at least declared as a ‘dual contestant’ by virtue of her dual citizenship?” it added.Miss World owner Julia Morley has not returned calls from The Adobo Chronicles seeking comment on the U.S. protest.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2013/09/29/u-s-protests-miss-world-results/
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Bongbong Marcos has become popular because Noynoy Aquino sucks!
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2016-02-27 14:24:17+00:00
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Why has Senator and Vice Presidential candidate Bongbong Marcos become so popular with Filipino voters? There are plenty of reasons why but the number one reason is because of his Number One critic, current President Benigno Simeon Aquino.A lot of voters have become disillusioned by BS Aquino’s performance over the six years he’s held office. They realize that he is quite an unpleasant man who is only good at blaming other people for his own failures. His character is such a turn-off. It doesn’t help that he doesn’t have a face that could launch a thousand ships. It is a cringe-worthy experience watching the President speak in public.It’s hard to tell if it is because of the shape of his mouth, which looks like it is always upside down or because his mouth is always spewing negative things about other people. Either way, BS Aquino is just so uninspiring. He has never been one to inspire unity in Philippine society anyway. In fact, his speeches are quite often about how “evil” his rivals are compared to him. People have noticed how hypocritical he is by casting himself as pious while throwing negative propaganda against his political enemies. A truly pious person will never speak ill of others.Because Marcos, Jr is a threat to the so-called Aquino “legacy”, BS Aquino has shifted to full gear in trying to knock the senator’s popularity down. BS Aquino, the son of the late “democracy icon” and former President Cory Aquino would be a laughing stock indeed, when the Marcoses return to Malacanang.Ironically, the more BS Aquino talks negatively about the Marcoses, the more people give Marcos Jr a second look. It appears that BS Aquino and his supporters do not understand the concept behind public relations. They inadvertently help give Marcos Jr free publicity at the height of campaign season for the Presidential Elections. As they say, all publicity is good publicity.This brings us to another reason why Marcos Jr has become popular with voters. Every time BS Aquino mentions the name Marcos, the voters unconsciously give the senator’s performance as a public servant a second look and they begin to see him as his own man, separately from his father.The problem with BS Aquino and his supporters is that, it has become obvious that the only things they can use against Marcos Jr are the atrocities allegedly committed by his father’s government during the Martial Law years and nothing about his performance as a senator. They keep insisting that Marcos Jr has not apologized for them. But Martial Law was declared when he was only 15 years old. How can they blame the atrocities committed by members of the Philippine military and police on someone who was still a teenager when they occurred? Some people are suffering from a bad case of tunnel vision that they can’t think straight anymore. On one occasion, BS Aquino criticized Marcos Jr for dyeing his gray hair black. Only a bald man would notice another man’s hairdo, I suppose.BS Aquino’s hypocrisy was made more evident when he hosted the Japanese Emperor and Empress recently. During World War II, the Japanese Imperial Army committed worse atrocities against the Filipino people and yet BS Aquino recently welcomed the Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko in the country. While BS Aquino sees the importance of making peace with one of the country’s previous oppressors, he doesn’t see the importance of making peace with the Marcoses. He talks about them as if they did nothing good for the country. This despite the fact that a lot of the infrastructure built during the Marcos years like the Philippine International Convention Center, the North and South Luzon tollways, the Philippine Heart Center, and the San Juanico bridge among others are still being utilized by Filipinos today. We also need not mention some of the policies initiated by Marcos Sr like sending overseas contract workers abroad to help the economy still benefit even the BS Aquino administration today.Yes, those are some of the things that give voters something to think about. Unfortunately for BS Aquino, the more he highlights how bad the Marcoses are, the more he highlights that he is worse than his enemies.This brings us to yet another reason why Marcos Jr is becoming popular. Despite the negative propaganda thrown at him, Marcos Jr still manages to smile and take things with a grain of salt. The voters notice this and find him a refreshing alternative to the hostile demeanor BS Aquino quite often projects.Indeed, what the Philippines needs is a leader who will promote unity and harmony among Filipinos and not someone who promotes discord and division like BS Aquino. The voters have had enough of him and his despicable personality.
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Get Real Philippines
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https://www.getrealphilippines.com/2016/02/bongbong-marcos-has-become-popular-because-noynoy-aquino-sucks/
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THE SECESSIONIST MOVEMENT IN THE U.S. MAINLAND
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['Pol Pinoy']
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11/7/2016 0:00
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independence from the Union.It now appears that the Obama administration is preparing for the inevitable secession by inviting renowned cartographers (people who draw maps) on the President’s occasional trips across the U.S. Mainland. Confidential sources tell The Adobo Chronicles that no flight of Air Force One is without cartographers, especially if the flight route includes Florida, Texas and Alabama.In a leaked document which the National Security Administration seemed to have failed to stop, a “pre-emptive” map of the U.S. Mainland, drawn by the cartographers shows the U.S. Mainland without Florida and Texas. President Obama was reportedly amused at how the map looks like without the two states. The same confidential sources indicated that a second map found within the leaked document shows the U.S. Mainland without the state of Alabama, along with Texas and Florida. The Adobo Chronicles was, however, unable to obtain a copy of the second map. But here is the first map:In a related development, Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) told the media he is standing by an aide, Jack Hunter, who is known for his pro-secession and pro-Confederate stance. Paul’s comments follow a report from the conservative Washington Free Beacon about Hunter, who joined Paul’s office as social media director in 2012. Hunter worked with Paul on the 2011 book The Tea Party Goes to Washington. In his 20s, Hunter was the chairman of the League of the South, a group that “advocates the secession and subsequent independence of the Southern State from this forced union and the formation of a Southern republic,” according to the Free Beacon report.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2013/07/11/the-secessionist-movement-in-the-u-s-mainland/#respond
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Philippines’ Social Welfare Secretary Desperate To Keep Her Job Beyond 2016
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['Pol Pinoy']
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27/02/2016 0:00
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The Philippines’ Social Welfare Secretary, Dinky Soliman, has had her share of criticism, not the least of which was the accusation that she rounded up street children and families and hauled them away to resorts outside of Metro Manila to impress visiting dignitaries like Pope Francis and the APEC heads of state.She reportedly loves her job so much that she is doing everything within her power to be re-appointed to her position when the new president takes office later this summer.Well, the only way that would happen is if former Interior Secretary Mar Roxas, Aquino’s appointed successor, wins the presidential election in May this year.So, the 63-year-old Soliman embarked on a very personal crusade to make sure that Roxas, of the Liberal (Yellow) Party, wins.The secretary, who used to sport a red streak on her hair, has done a total makeover, changing her streak from red to yellow, to show her full support for Aquino’s candidate Roxas and the Yellow party.Will Soliman’s strategy work? We will know after the May elections.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2016/02/27/philippines-social-welfare-secretary-desperate-to-keep-her-job-beyond-2016/
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Move Over, Hot Cop Of Castro: Here Comes Carrot Man Of The Philippines
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['Pol Pinoy']
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26/02/2016 0:00
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Obscure men and women become instant celebrities with just one snapshot posted on the Internet. That’s what happened with Chris Kohrs, the ‘hot cop of Castro’ after an admirer snapped a picture of him while patrolling the gay Castro Street in San Francsico. The post went viral, and the rest is history.Now, an unassuming man from a farming family in Sagada, Mountain Province — north of Baguio City — is the new darling of the Internet.The vegetable farmer was photographed carrying a load of carrots by a Facebook user, Edwina Bandong. Netizens around the world went crazy. Many have said he was a lookalike of very prominent Korean actors like Jan Geun-Suk.His name is Jeyrick Sigmaton, and he is living proof that it doesn’t take multiple postings of your selfie photos for you to become famous. You just need to be at the right place and right time, and be around someone with a good eye for beauty, and of course, a camera. Or smart phone.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2016/02/26/move-over-hot-cop-of-castro-here-comes-carrot-man-of-the-philippines/
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MAYWEATHER TRAINING VIDEO LEAKED, STRATEGY AGAINST PACQUIAO REVEALED
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['Pol Pinoy']
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21/04/2018 0:00
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The Manny Pacquiao camp has been very transparent about the Filipino boxer’s training sessions, many of which have been open to the public, especially to adoring Filipino fans in Los Angeles. But it seems the Floyd Mayweather camp has been very secretive about the American boxer’s training activities.Until now.The Adobo Chronicles has gotten hold of a Mayweather training video that appears to reveal the boxer’s strategy when he faces Pacquiao on May 2nd at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.We now share with our viewers and followers the leaked video (warning: the video contains scenes that may be too graphic for some).
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2015/04/21/mayweather-training-video-leaked-strategy-against-pacquiao-revealed/?share=email
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VP Leni Robredo: Hired By Cell Phone Call, Fired By Text Message
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['Pol Pinoy']
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5/12/2016 0:00
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The Duterte administration was criticized for firing Vice President Leni Robredo through a text message, but Malacañang has the appropriate response.On Sunday, Robredo received a text message from Secretary to the Cabinet Leoncio “Jun” Evasco, Jr. asking her to “desist from attending all Cabinet meetings starting this Monday, December 5.”Following receipt of the text message, Robredo announced she was resigning from her post as Housing Czar.Duterte critics immediately derided the president for the way the message to Robredo was handled.But Malacañang’s communications office responded by saying that the vice president was hired through a cell phone call on live televsion. “So what’s wrong with firing her via text message,” Secretary Martin Andanar said.Welcome to the 21st century and to a high-tech Duterte administration!
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2016/12/05/vp-leni-robredo-hired-by-cell-phone-call-fired-by-text-message/
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Filipinos Love Their Beauty Queens, But This One?
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['Pol Pinoy']
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31/10/2016 0:00
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Strike one: she asked fellow contestant Miss Austria if Adolf Hitler was from her country. Strike two: she said of Miss Ecuador: her nose, chin and breasts were all fake.“She” is Miss Philippines Earth Imelda Bautista Schweighart who was the country’s representative to the recently concluded 2016 Miss Earth Beauty Pageant held in Manila.Schweighart who didn’t make it to the pageant’s semi-finals was heard and seen on video tape asking Miss Austria the dreaded question, and telling fans about Miss Ecuador’s “fakery.”Miss Ecuador, Katherine Espin, won the title.Filipinos love their beauty queens, but when a beauty queen embarrasses them, that’s a different story.Schweighart has since tendered her resignation as Miss Philipines-Earth.We hope this unfortunate incident will be buried beneath the earth.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2016/10/31/filipinos-love-their-beauty-queens-but-this-one/#respond
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