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Reason of killing South Korean Businessman – To Destroy President Duterte and War On Drugs through Gen. Dela Rosa | Department of Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre during his speech in Camp Crame urged the Philippine National Police and National Bureau of Investigation to dig deeper on the real reason why the South Korean Businessman Jee Ick Joo was killed inside Camp Crame last year.He believes that there’s some people who really wanted to do anything just to destroy the image of the President and the PNP Director General who both enjoying a high trust rating in fighting crime and illegal drugs.Secretary Aguirre revealed that there’s some people who used the incident to destroy President Rodrigo Duterte through PNP chief Director General Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa.“Sinisira ng ilan ang PNP. May interes sila. Iniisip nila na kapag nasira si General Bato, masisira ang katatagan at pagtitiwala ng mamamayan sa Pangulo,” Aguirre said.He also explained why he didn’t join the call on the resignation of the PNP Head that he labeled as the “symbol of the fight against illegal drugs” because he believed that the case of Mr. Joo is an isolated incident“Kaya itong nangyari sa Korean national ay malalim ang dapat gawing imbestigasyon. May nagsasabi na ostensibly ang binibira ay chief PNP pero ang latay ay sa Pangulong Duterte,” he said.Aguiree explained that if they destroyed the image of Bato, they also destroyed the trust of the people to the President.“Pag nasira nila si General Bato, pag nasira ang katatagan ng PNP, masisira ang tiwala at katatagan ng tao sa ating pangulo,” he added. | ['View All Posts Pinoytrending'] | 2017-01-24 11:43:36+08:00 | https://pinoytrending.altervista.org/reason-killing-south-korean-businessman-destroy-president-duterte-war-drugs-gen-dela-rosa/ | Pinoytrending Altervista |
SENATOR MARCO RUBIO OVERWHELMED BY SAME-SEX WEDDING INVITATIONS | In a recent television interview with anchor Jorge Ramos Ávalos, Florida Republican Senator and declared presidential candidate Marco Rubio answered a series of questions about same-sex marriage.Ávalos is a Mexican-American journalist and author based in Miami. He anchors the Univision news television program, Noticiero Univision.During the interview, Rubio was asked whether he would attend a gay wedding if invited by someone close to him. The Christian senator responded that despite his opposition to same-sex marriage, he would attend a gay wedding if invited by someone he loves.Well, just days after the interview, Rubio got the surprise of his Christian life. Dozens of wedding invitations arrived in his mailbox at his Florida residence, all of which were from his relatives and very close friends who were gay or lesbian. He admitted that he had no clue whatsoever that some of his beloved relatives and friends were gay. A few of the invitations came from his own campaign staff.But as a respectable politician that stays true to his word, Rubio told The Adobo Chronicles that he would be attending each and every gay wedding he was invited to.The senator may have gained some points there. Que bueno! | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 17/04/2018 0:00 | https://adobochronicles.com/2015/04/17/senator-marco-rubio-overwhelmed-by-same-sex-wedding-invitations/ | Adobo Chronicles |
Philippines President Duterte To Host TV Game Show | Several weeks ago, Philippines President Rodrigo Roa Duterte announced that he would allot an hour-long morning show on the government’s television station, PTV4, to communicate directly with the Filipino people. Well, that television program will soon become reality — as in reality TV.Presidential Communications Secretary Martin Andanar today unveiled the format of Duterte’s show, which in reality, is a game show. The title? “You Ask Me One, I’ll Ask You Two!”During the commercial-free TV show, Duterte will field questions from the television audience, and for each question he answers, he will ask two questions.Andanar said that Duterte was very confident his answer to each question will embarrass the questioner, while the answers to his two questions will find the questioner totally in agreement with the president.For the game show’s premiere episode, Duterte’s guests will be representatives from the United Nations, United States and European Union.Here’s the full announcement from the Office of the President. | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 13/10/2016 0:00 | https://adobochronicles.com/2016/10/13/philippines-president-duterte-to-host-tv-game-show/ | Adobo Chronicles |
Barack Obama blasted De Lima: 'She likes complaining like an “abnormal” creature' | President Barack Obama has blasted Philippines Senator De Lima over the ongoing war against drugs-trafficking.Speaking on Monday Morning Obama has criticized the eldest daughter of the former Philippine COMELEC Commissioner Vicente de Lima and Norma Magistrado, saying she likes complaining like an “abnormal” creature.“The De Lima lady she will never appreciate the good thing leaders are doing to this world,you cannot go against the majority unless you are abnormal.” said Barack ObamaDe Lima of the Liberal Party has been condemning the Philippine Drug War and urged the Philippine Congress to investigate. She called for an end of vigilante killings of drug suspects. On her privilege speech at Senate on August 2, she noted that “we cannot wage the war against drugs with blood. De Lima laments the indifference of the new government to extrajudicial killings and warns that more innocent people will suffer if the killings fail to stop. | [] | 23/09/2016 0:00 | http://www.pilipinasonlineupdates.com/2016/10/barack-obama-blasted-de-lima-she-likes.html | Pilipinas Online Updates |
KRISPY KREME IN HOT WATER OVER NEW PRODUCT | a cross between a croissant and a doughnut, and named it Krispy Kreme Kroissant. Immediately, the governments of the Philippines and the United States protested the name because of the resulting acronym: KKK.In the Philippines, KKK stands for Kataastaasang, Kagalanggalangang Katipunan, a secret revolutionary society formed to fight the colonial Spanish regime in the late 1890’s. In the U.S., KKK stands for Ku Klux Klan or the “Hooded Order,” a far-right organization which advocated extremist white supremacy, white nationalism and anti-immigration expressed through terrorism.Philippine officials said that naming the baked products after the much-respected KKK is an insult to the heroism and nationalism of the men and women who gave up their lives in order to gain independence from Spain. U.S. officials, on the other hand, said that it cannot allow an American business entity to promote the ideals of an extremist and violent organization.Krispy Kreme has not returned calls from The Adobo Chronicles inquiring whether or not the company plans to rename its cronut product which, by the way, comes in chocolate, apple, cinnamon, strawberry and vanilla cream flavors. | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 23/09/2016 0:00 | https://adobochronicles.com/2013/09/23/krispy-kreme-in-hot-water-over-new-product/ | Adobo Chronicles |
Marcos Jr. Proclaimed Philippines’ Vice President | Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Jr. has just been proclaimed the Philippines’ Vice President. This, despite having lost the May elections to Leni Robredo.No less than Rodrigo Roa Duterte proclaimed Marcos in a gathering of the Filipino community in Beijing China, where the president is on an official state visit. Marcos, along with his sister, Ilocos Norte Governor Imee Marcos, joined in Duterte’s China visit.Duterte, however, qualified the proclamation, saying that Bongbong will be the new vice president if he wins his electoral protest.The former senator has filed a protest, claiming that he, not Robredo, won the election for vice president.There has yet been no decision on his protest. | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 19/10/2016 0:00 | https://adobochronicles.com/2016/10/19/marcos-jr-proclaimed-philippines-vice-president/ | Adobo Chronicles |
‘The Yellows Are Tired Of Loving Their Country’ — Archbishop Villegas | Some Filipinos are getting tired of loving their country, which they claim has fallen into a disturbing moral decay.Lingayen-Dagupan Archbishop Socrates Villegas expressed this sentiment in an open letter on Saturday to Sen. Leila de Lima, who in several days will mark her first year in detention on drug charges.“There are some of us who are beginning to feel a fatigue for loving our country,” the former president of the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) said.The Adobo Chronicles caught up with Villegas as he was about to board his limousine on his way to his hometown in Pangasinan, and we asked him what he meant by “some Filipinos.””Well, precisely, I said ‘some’ because this does not apply to majority of Filipinos. I was referring to a minority group of Pinoys — specifically the Dilawan (yellows) who seem to have nothing positive left to say about their government and country,” he said.”If they have nothing good to say, they should just shut up and go into hibernation. That’s the Catholic way. Even Jesus had good things to say about sinners, criminals and the Pharisees,” Villegas added.Go tell them, Monsignor! | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 19/02/2018 0:00 | https://adobochronicles.com/2018/02/19/the-yellows-are-tired-of-loving-their-country-archbishop-villegas/ | Adobo Chronicles |
Pope Francis Says The Philippines Is A Model For Love Of God And Neighbor | In a tweet on the eve of Sunday when millions of Catholics will troop to churches to attend Holy Mass, Pope Francis tweeted that “Love of God and love of neighbour should be the two cornerstones of our lives.”Shortly thereafter, the Pope gave a rare interview with The Adobo Chronicles and we asked the Holy Father to elaborate on his tweet.His answer:“A perfect example is the Philippines. The Filipino people are an epitome of love of God and love of neighbour. They love God and they love China.” | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 26/05/2018 0:00 | https://adobochronicles.com/2018/05/26/pope-francis-says-the-philippines-is-a-model-for-love-of-god-and-neighbor/#respond | Adobo Chronicles |
WATCH: OFW grills Hontiveros in Australia | “Ang mga katulad ninyo na nagpapahiya ng bansa sa international community sampo ng mga dilawan ng liberal party” said Lualhati in a forum in Australia where Sen.Risa Hontiveros was a resource speaker.“You hold office okay? So people will listen to you whether we like it or not. So, paano naming mababago ang imahe, kung paulit ulit na sinisira ng kapwa naming Pilipino?” she said.Supporters of President Rody Duterte is indeed worldwide. WATCH THE VIDEO BELOWWhat can you say about this? Leave your comments below! | [] | 2017-03-26 20:14:58+08:00 | http://duterte.today/watch-ofw-grills-hontiveros-australia/ | Duterte Daily Stories |
Obama Administration failed when it relied on Philippine news media for info to base its decisions | After reading yet another American “news” article about Obama being called “a son of a whore” by Duterte it becomes necessary to make a correction. In my opinion the American press is doing itself, and our President a disservice by not reporting accurately. American news sources tend to favor a liberal agenda when reporting on American politics, but in this case they are not doing due diligence by watching the exchange Duterte had in which it was obvious he was calling the reporter that name, not Obama, and Duterte has also said that is what he was doing.In The Philippines the so-called Liberal Party is actually a party in favor of maintaining the status quo in which only a few oligarchs and political clans control all things political and financial in the country. The media in The Philippines is nothing more than a mouthpiece for that Liberal Party with very few exceptions, unlike in America where the right wing has only 1 major lying mouthpiece in FAUX Noise.Not only did the local media report the incident falsely, but they also mistranslated the exchange. The Obama Administration failed also when it depended entirely on foreign (Philippine) news sources for its information, but when it failed to look at the readily available video and have it properly translated by a Filipino in America. The mistranslation and false reporting was made public by bloggers and by several foreign (outside Philippines) sources.Basically what I’m saying is that Americans and Filipinos all need to learn Duterte was not calling Obama names, but rather that he was calling a reporter for one of the yellow-tard local media controlled by his opposition, names. While I don’t really think that is very “presidential” of Duterte, it is who he is, and he is no worse than the Dumpster fire trying to alienate the entire world in America.----------------------This is a GRP Featured Comment. Join the discussion | [] | 13/07/2018 0:00 | https://grpshorts.blogspot.com/2016/09/obama-administration-failed-when-it.html#comments | GRPundit |
The Aquinos: NoyNoy, Kris And Bam File Petition For Legal Name Change To Cojuangco | Recent news photos of tarpaulin banners hung in parts of Metro Manila declaring the Philippines as a province of China have hit home for the Aquinos — former President NoyNoy, self-proclaimed Queen of Media Kris and Opposition Senator Bam.The prospect of the Philippines becoming part of China greatly bothers them, fearing that they will lose all their privileges and stature if and when that happens.So the three Aquinos have decided to be proactive and prepare for that eventuality.Today, they all filed a petition to legally change their surname from Aquino to Cojuangco (the late President Cory Aquino’s maiden name). They believe that being Cojuancos (of Chinese in origin) would ensure that they continue to be privileged citizens once the Philippines really becomes a province of China.Very forward-thinking! | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 13/07/2018 0:00 | https://adobochronicles.com/2018/07/13/the-aquinos-noynoy-kris-and-bam-file-petition-for-legal-name-change-to-cojuangco/ | Adobo Chronicles |
“Only earns 100-200 a day” #selflessfather got a treat from the original uploader of his viral photo; urges the netizens to help tatay Ryan | Mr. Ryan Arebuabo and now being called the “Selfless Father” by the netizens, were personally interviewed by the man who made him viral on the internet.Mr. Jhunnel Sarajan, tried to reach the family that he photographed inside a fast food restaurant.The photo touched the hearts of the netizens after they saw that Tatay Ryan didn’t ordered any food for himself, instead he let his daughters eat their favorite food.Several hours after Tatay Ryan went viral, Jhunnel Sarajan the original uploader of the video finally met the family of Mr. Arebuabo.Mr. Sarajan quickly treated Tatay Ryan and his children in the fast food restaurant where he took the photo.Mr. Sarajan also interviewed Mr. Arebuabo about his present condition and he discovered that the selfless father only earned 100-200 a day and having some difficulties in speaking because of his health condition.Tatay Ryan also wanted his children to finish their education that’s why despite of his health condition, he still worked as a street vendor in Manila.Mr. Sarajan listed what Mr. Arebuabo needed:1 MEDICAL ASSISTANCEPagkatapos ng kanyang Mild Stroke ay hindi na siya nakapag pa therapy. Lubos na kinakailangan ito ayon sa kanyang kamag-anak. 2 LIVELIHOOD ASSISTANCESa kinikita niyang 100-200 piso kada araw. Malaking tulong kung lalaki ang kanyang tindahan. 3 EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCENapakahalaga ng kinabukasan ng kanyang anak. Ninanais lamang ni Tatay Ryan na makapagtapos ang kanyang dalawang anak.He also gave the person who can contact by the netizens if they wanted to help tatay RyanJR AREBUABO+63 947 767 0020Barangay 61 Zone 5District 1 Manila(kamag-anak ni Tatay Ryan)Netizens urged the tv networks to feature Tatay Ryan and help him in his health condition. | ['View All Posts Pinoytrending'] | 2017-03-13 08:35:55+08:00 | https://pinoytrending.altervista.org/earns-100-200-day-selflessfather-got-treat-original-uploader-viral-photo-urges-netizens-help-tatay-ryan/ | Pinoytrending Altervista |
GMA News Issues Correction, Apologizes | Earlier, GMA News published a news report regarding the impending arrest of Senator Leila De Lima. The article was accompanied by photos of Senators Bong Revilla, Jinggoy Estrada, De Lima and Ping Lacson. The headline read, “De Lima might find herself detained beside Bong Revilla, Jinggoy Estrada — Lacson.”Today, GMA News issued a correction, along with an apology.It said there should have been a comma — not a dash — before Lacson’s name.Apology accepted! | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 14/02/2017 0:00 | https://adobochronicles.com/2017/02/14/gma-news-issues-correction-apologizes/ | Adobo Chronicles |
Duterte blasts Trillanes “Pa mutiny mutiny ka pa, wala ka naman b—–, taas kagad ang kamay pagdating ng Pulis” | President Rodrigo Duterte blasted Senator Trillanes during his statement in response of the allegations of the Senator against him.In the final part of his statement, President Rodrigo Duterte explained that his partner Honeylet Aveceña is earning money because of her businesses in Davao City for 18 years.“Trillanes alam mo..yang si Honeylet started her donut business 18 years ago..she supplies meat sa five malls dito sa Davao.. siya yung nag susupply ng karne ng baboy” Duterte told Trillanes.“Matyaga..hindi kagaya mo..ambisyoso” Duterte added.He also again mocked Senator Trillanes on what happened during the Oakwood Mutiny on 2003.“Pa mutiny mutiny ka pa, wala ka naman b—–, taas kagad ang kamay pagdating ng Pulis” Duterte told Trillanes.“Nakakahiya ka sa totoo lang..kung ang pamilya mo gutom noon o ngayon..wag mo kaming isali..hindi kasi kaming malas sa Pamilya mo..” He added.The President also said that his family is not poor because they inherited the wealth of his father who is a former Governor of Davao.“Ang tatay ko may naiwan samin, ikaw anong naiwan sayo?..hangin pati yabang” Duterte said.WATCH THE FULL STATEMENT HERE: | ['View All Posts Pinoytrending'] | 2017-02-16 23:43:40+08:00 | https://pinoytrending.altervista.org/duterte-blasts-trillanes-pa-mutiny-mutiny-ka-pa-wala-ka-naman-b-taas-kagad-ang-kamay-pagdating-ng-pulis/ | Pinoytrending Altervista |
WATCH: Soldiers become emotional as they saying goodbye to their relatives before being deploy in Marawi | Soldiers of 82nd Infantry Batallion of Philippine Army and their family members became emotional during their send-off ceremony at the Iloilo Airport on Saturday.The 428 soldiers and 19 officials from 82IB were sent to Marawi and flew via C-130 plane of Philippine Air Force to help the government to exterminate the Maute Terrorist Group who still controlled the 20% of the city.“Sinumpaan namin na ipaglaban ang bayan, at protektahan ang Sambayanang Pilipino. Dalawang bagay lang ang mangyayari, makakauwi ng patay o makakauwi ng buhay dala ang tagumpay” the soldiers said before being sent to Marawi.Family members of the soldiers didn’t stopped their tears as they hugged their warriors who’s going to risk their lives just to prevent the victory of the Islamic State in the Philippines.Some of the soldiers also cried because they are unsure of what will happen to them during their deployment in Marawi City.“Too proud of this unit.82nd IB family. Guardians of freedom. Please do comeback alive. We will pray for you all. God bless!” Netizen Marjorie Hervo said.These are the other photos taken during the emotional event at the Iloilo Airport.Photo: Ian Paul Cordero/Panay NewsPhoto: Ian Paul Cordero/Panay NewsDespite of the sadness, some families of the soldiers were proud that their relatives is going to fight for the country against the people who wanted to destroy the peace and order in Mindanao. | ['View All Posts Pinoytrending'] | 2017-06-17 13:44:38+08:00 | https://pinoytrending.altervista.org/watch-soldiers-become-emotional-saying-goodbye-relatives-deploy-marawi/ | Pinoytrending Altervista |
Donald Trump Calls Filipinos ‘Phillies’ | Spell ‘Mississippi.’ Oh, that’s easy. M-i double s-i double s-i double p-i. But Philippines is litte bit harder to spell. Even if you are President of the United States.In a tweet announcing a press conference in Hanoi, Vietnam and the upcoming last leg of his trip to Asia, Donald Trump misspelled ‘Philippines, doubling the ‘l’ and singling the ‘p.’When The Adobo Chronicles caught up with Trump on board Air Force One, we asked him to comment about his misspelling. His response:”I sincerely apologize to the Phillies!”Upon hearing of Trump’s apology, one Filipino netizen protested. He happens to be a solid Lakers fan. | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 11/11/2017 0:00 | https://adobochronicles.com/2017/11/11/donald-trump-calls-filipinos-phillies/?share=email | Adobo Chronicles |
Investing in Tagalog instruction is a waste of meager public funds @paulfarol | The medium of instruction used in the public education system of the Philippines is an important issue. Education is all about (1) connecting people to useful information and (2) giving them the intellectual and cognitive tools to comprehend and evaluate that information.The question is, between English and Tagalog, which of the two languages will achieve those two objectives the most efficiently?The fact that we continue to invest precious classroom time on Tagalog - a dialect that achieves very little for its speakers - already begs an obvious solution.In response to:"paulfarol: Philippine public education has bigger problems than the language used in teaching. http://j.mp/n1To1r"--http://twitter.com/paulfarol/status/106942408247349248 | [] | 05/06/2016 0:00 | https://grpshorts.blogspot.com/2011/08/investing-in-tagalog-instruction-is.html#comments | GRPundit |
President Aquino Finally Lets His Hair Down | With just a little over three weeks before he steps down as president of the Philippines, NoyNoy Aquino is finally letting his hair down — or at least what’s left of it.In a rare public display of his never-before-known musical talent, Aquino belted out a few songs as he karaoke’d his way into the night during a victory party for Vice President-elect Leni Robred0.And he wasn’t on his own. His ever-loyal fans that included defeated Liberal Party presidential candidate Mar Roxas and Budget Secretary Florencio Abad willingly obliged to be his backup singers to the delight of a sea of yellowtards.One of the songs Aquino sang was “Let It Go” from the movie “Frozen,” a choice many believed was a final admission that the president and his yellow party are a gonner.However, sources close to Aquino said that the president merely wanted to showcase his musical talent before incoming President Rod Duterte totally bans karaoke. Already, Duterte has announced that when he assumes office, he will limit the hours during which karaoke sessions can be held in bars as well as in private homes.Visibly absent during the victory party was presidential sister Kris Aquino who has been missing in action since the election of Duterte. The showbiz personality was reportedly spotted in Honolulu scouting for an exile home for the Aquino family come July 1. | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 05/06/2016 0:00 | https://adobochronicles.com/2016/06/05/president-aquino-finally-lets-his-hair-down/?share=email | Adobo Chronicles |
Article 153 of Chapter 5 (Public Disorders) of the Revised Penal Code #Philippines | Art. 153. Tumults and other disturbance of public orders; Tumultuous disturbance or interruption liable to cause disturbance. — The penalty of arresto mayor in its medium period to prision correccional in its minimum period and a fine not exceeding 1,000 pesos shall be imposed upon any person who shall cause any serious disturbance in a public place, office, or establishment, or shall interrupt or disturb public performances, functions or gatherings, or peaceful meetings, if the act is not included in the provisions of Articles 131 and 132.The penalty next higher in degree shall be imposed upon persons causing any disturbance or interruption of a tumultuous character.The disturbance or interruption shall be deemed to be tumultuous if caused by more than three persons who are armed or provided with means of violence.The penalty of arresto mayor shall be imposed upon any person who in any meeting, association, or public place, shall make any outcry tending to incite rebellion or sedition or in such place shall display placards or emblems which provoke a disturbance of the public order.The penalty of arresto menor and a fine not to exceed P200 pesos shall be imposed upon these persons who in violation of the provisions contained in the last clause of Article 85, shall bury with pomp the body of a person who has been legally executed.Source:http://www.chanrobles.com/revisedpenalcodeofthephilippinesbook2.htm | [] | 31/08/2017 0:00 | https://grpshorts.blogspot.com/2014/06/article-153-of-chapter-5-public.html#comments | GRPundit |
THE REAL REASON MICHAEL SAM WAS CUT BY THE ST. LOUIS RAMS | American football player Michael Sam made history by being the first openly-gay player to be drafted by an NFL team. Now, he just made history by being the first openly-gay player to be cut by an NFL team.Sam didn’t make the final cut with the St. Louis Rams so his millions of LGBT fans won’t see him in action in the upcoming NFL season.Anti-gay and conservative groups are rejoicing over the Rams’ decision to dump Sams.As expected, CNN Sports will have sufficient material in its broadcasts for the next three months, analyzing and overanalyzing why Sam lost his spot on the team. ESPN, Sports Illustrated, The Advocate and other media outlets will surely increase their viewership and readers just by running the headline, “Did Homophobia Ruin Michael Sam’s NFL Career?”To put all speculation to rest, The Adobo Chronicles contacted Rams owner Stan Kroenke and asked him what the real reason was for Sam not making the final cut. He sent this one-line response in an email:“Michael Sam was not gay enough!” | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 31/08/2017 0:00 | https://adobochronicles.com/2014/08/31/the-real-reason-michael-sam-was-cut-by-the-st-louis-rams/#comments | Adobo Chronicles |
“Gigil na si Bato” watch how Bato teaches the Scalawags how to correctly posture in front of President Duterte | Netizens noticed how Philippine National Police (PNP) Director General Chief Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa clenched his teeth to anger when he saw one of the Scalawags not properly postured in front of President Rodrigo Duterte in Malacañang Palace on February 7.While President Duterte was delivering his speech, the PNP Chief pointed out to a cop and teaches him how to stand straight and properly pose in front of the President.The Netizens reacted and praised Dela Rosa for being serious in disciplining his men who faced controversies because of corruption allegations.“Ganito! Ganito” Dela Rosa told the unidentified cop while he’s showing an example of a proper posture.Bato wanted to resign because of being ashamed when the PNP faced controversies because of kidnappings committed by his men, but the President didn’t allowed him to do it because he wanted Bato to clean the Police Organization. | ['View All Posts Pinoytrending'] | 2017-02-08 18:22:48+08:00 | https://pinoytrending.altervista.org/gigil-na-si-bato-watch-bato-teaches-scalawags-correctly-posture-front-president-duterte/ | Pinoytrending Altervista |
YOGURT AND VODKA WAR AT SOCHI WINTER OLYMPICS | The United States is sending its largest-ever contigent to a winter Olympics, with 230 athletes competing in Sochi. But there is a bigger story.When the American Olympians enter the stadium at Friday’s opening ceremony, each will carry an open bottle of Russian vodka. As soon as they reach the front of the VIP stand, they will pour the vodka into the parade grounds.The reason? It is to protest the embargo by the Russian government of a shipment of Chobani Greek yogurt which was supposed to be fed to the U.S. athletes while in Sochi. The yogurt shipment is in limbo at a New Jersey airport. The U.S. government has accused the Russians of using this nutritious food as a vehicle to show who’s in charge.To counter the U.S. public protest, Russian officials have mandated that all American athletes undergo a blood test two hours before their respective scheduled competitions to detect even the slightest trace of vodka in their system. “Intimidation tactics,” one U.S. Olympic official said. | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 06/02/2017 0:00 | https://adobochronicles.com/2014/02/06/2610/ | Adobo Chronicles |
BOBBY JINDAL SUES DONALD TRUMP FOR PLAGIARISM | First, it was former Philippine First Lady Imelda Marcos who accused Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump of plagiarizing her husband Ferdinand E. Marcos’ famous campaign line, “This nation will be great again.” Now it is Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal’s turn and is suing the real estate mogul.The Jindal campaign said it will file the plagiarism lawsuit against Trump in superior court this morning.The suit alleges that Trump copied Jindal’s campaign slogan of “Tanned. Tested. Ready.” It was a theme printed on limited-edition 2016 presidential campaign t-shirts designed and distributed by the Jindal camp.Trump’s campaign released a poster, albeit tweaked a little bit, that had the slogan, “Blonde. Fired Up. Ready.”Jindal criticized Trump not only for lack of originality, but also for racist overtures on his plagiarized slogan. | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 10/07/2018 0:00 | https://adobochronicles.com/2015/07/10/bobby-jindal-sues-donald-trump-for-plagiarism/ | Adobo Chronicles |
Modern societies at risk of social unrest when overly 'free' and 'open' | If a country is "free and open" like the Netherlands it's going to cause immigrants to move there, illegal or not. Once you have many peoples of different ethnic backgrounds, orientations, cultural beliefs, political ideologies, and economic statuses coming to your country all those groups will start to campaign for every right and privilege in their interests. Once that happens, the majority population will be silenced and will not be allowed to speak against it in fear of being labeled racist or discriminatory. In other words, they slowly become a minority in their own country as it transforms into nothing but a liberal secular cesspool with no real heritage, culture, or standards. It then leads to more liberalization of virtually everything in society.This is slowly happening here in the US, as well as Britain, France, and other European countries. It's happening in all predominantly white nations and causing whites to depopulate annually. The global liberal agenda have successfully eliminated the old world Christian cultures, and now they're targeting the white race and the traditional white family for extermination. I'll keep this all in mind the more Indonesians, Turks, Moroccans, and other Third World peoples begin to immigrate more into the Netherlands and breed out the Dutch year by year. The fact that you also legalized all those other liberal policies further aggravates the problem.------------------This is a GRP Featured Comment. Join the discussion!http://getrealphilippines.com/blog/2015/06/on-filipinos-premature-celebration-of-the-same-sex-marriage-win-in-the-united-states/#comment-1217326 | [] | 10/11/2016 0:00 | https://grpshorts.blogspot.com/2015/06/modern-societies-at-risk-of-social.html#comments | GRPundit |
The mounting sins of the Yellow Camp, a.k.a. the "disente" crowd... | These are the doings of the self-proclaimed "decent" people in our country:1. Cynthia Patag and Jim Paredes politicized the death of Mr. Noli Asensio just to put Duterte in bad light like they always do. The family of the departed called them out for lying and using their unfortunate situation for political vendetta.2. Raissa Robles smeared the name of the late Miriam Defensor-Santiago just hours after the senator died. Robles can't even wait a day to air her unwanted distasteful opinion against a greatly beloved senator.3. All the yellowtards and anti-Duterte in the country and even abroad rejoiced over the deaths of the innocents in Davao night market bombing.4. All the yellowtards and anti-Duterte are praying for a Yolanda-type typhoon to hit the country again just to stick it to the government that this country is nothing without foreign aids.5. All the yellowtards and anti-Duterte are rejoicing when the peso is losing power against US dollar and when stock market closes low just to stick it again to Duterte. Little did they know that many economies in the world, even those we regard as first world, are experiencing the slump.6. All the yellowtards and anti-Duterte want this country to fail... just so that they can say "I told you so" and feel good about themselves.Ifis the new "decent" in this country, then I'll be more honored to be called a Dutertard than to proclaim myself as "decent" while doing similar things listed above.-----------------------Featured comment posted on the GRP Facebook Page | [] | 20/09/2016 0:00 | https://grpshorts.blogspot.com/2016/10/the-mounting-sins-of-yellow-camp-aka.html | GRPundit |
In 2011, Hermilando Mandanas was also removed from a Committee chairmanship | Things have gotten a little exciting in the Senate after Senator Leila De Lima was removed as chairperson of the Senate Committee on Justice and Human Rights. 16 Senators approved the motion by Senator Manny Pacquiao to remove De Lima as chair of the committee while 4 voted against it and 2 abstained. De Lima was then replaced by Senator Richard Gordon.Apparently, this was after there were concerns about how De Lima handled the said committee. She was even accused of showing bias and partiality in her handling of the hearings on the alleged extrajudicial killings in the country, and that did not sit well with Senator Alan Peter Cayetano and other Senate members. If any body disagrees with how one of its members is handling a given task, it’s only normal that they ask that member to step aside.Of course, many of the new administration’s critics (many of which are leftover supporters of ex-President BS Aquino III) whether politicians or social media warriors have voiced out concerns about De Lima’s removal. Some have gone on to express fears that the Duterte government is turning into a dictatorship because an opposition senator has been removed from chairing a committee and that critics are being silenced.But, when have critics been silenced? As far as I’m concerned, Senator De Lima is still free to voice out her opposition to the president, the same with the president’s critics, they can still talk about it. Whether or not the general public would believe them is another story, but as far as I’m concerned, they can still talk and criticize. They just feel oppressed because nobody really believes their narrative, but such is a democratic society.Another point is that the Senate voted democratically to remove De Lima. From the result of the vote, it revealed that 16 Senators (75% of the membership) disagreed with De Lima’s handling of the committee. Of course, it’s only practical that she be removed since her methods do not conform with what majority of the Senators believe. To keep her around would have disrupted their performance. “Picking up a rock only to drop it at one’s own feet” as the old Chinese saying states.Then, let me refresh your memories. In 2011, Rep. Hermilando Mandanas (LP-Batangas) was removed as chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee. Apparently, this was because Mandanas had policy disagreements with the Liberal Party leadership in the House. If you ask me, I think it was because Mandanas voted against the Corona impeachment, but that’s another story. Speaker Sonny Belmonte removed Mandanas as committee chair because he had policy disagreements with the party.What did President Aquino, then the LP’s titular head, have to say about it? “Ayaw niyang sumang-ayon, eh ‘di pasensyahan tayo. You do not own that position by virtue of being elected to Congress. You owe the position by virtue of the fact that you’re part of the majority coalition that seeks to have chairmen who are representative of their views.”Again, as I said, it’s normal to remove officials who you have policy disagreements with. If that was good for Mandanas, then it must be good for De Lima.The same people calling out the Senate’s move now didn’t say anything when the LP did the same to Mandanas five years ago. These people are only complaining because now they’re the ones getting the short end of the stick. | ['Oratio Imperata'] | 20/09/2016 0:00 | https://www.getrealphilippines.com/2016/09/2011-hermilando-mandanas-also-removed-committee-chairmanship/#comments | Get Real Philippines |
HILLARY CLINTON OFFICIALLY DECLARES CANDIDACY; NOYNOY AQUINO OFFICIALLY CHANGES HIS CIGARETTE BRAND | “officially changed his brand of cigarettes to Champion. Not just any Champion, but Mild Menthol Champion, imported from the United States.An Aquino spokesperson said that by changing his brand and riding on the popularity of Hillary, the president expects a significant improvement in his approval ratings which have been on the decline lately.Puff away, Mr. President! | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 13/04/2018 0:00 | https://adobochronicles.com/2015/04/13/hillary-clinton-officially-declares-candidacy-noynoy-aquino-officially-changes-his-cigarette-brand/?share=email | Adobo Chronicles |
Pacquiao: Respect Supreme Court's decision, forgive Marcos and move on! | At saka para sa akin, if we are claiming God, if we’re claiming that we believe God, we should forgive others,” he added.Asked if he had any message to those opposing the Marcos burial at the heroes cemetery, Pacquiao said: Kung kayo naniwala sa Panginoon, ang Panginoon nagpapatawad, tayo pa kaya hindi tayo makapagpatawad di ba? Especially para lang sa paglibing.In the first place, he said, burying Marcos at the heroes; cemetery was not against the law, pointing out that he was elected president.Intindihin na lang natin. Para sa akin yung sugat siguro naghilom naman siguro yun, move on tayo, Pacquiao said.Ipasa-Diyos na lang natin kasi siya lang ang pwedeng maghusga, siya lang ang pwedeng magtanim ng galit sa atin, hindi tayong tao ang pwedeng magtanim ng galit sa kapwa natin, he added. | ['Hot News Philippines'] | 2017-06-27 17:20:08+08:00 | http://hotnewsphil.blogspot.com/2016/11/pacquiao-respect-supreme-courts.html#more | Hot News Philippines |
Gordon’s Ethics Complaint: Recent discoveries suggest Trillanes is toast | In that article, I explained the steps involved in the processing an ethics complaint, namely:In seven-person Ethics Committee, I predicted that the Sotto, Lacson, and Pacquiao will almost certainly vote for the complaint, so the vote of either Honasan or Poe is necessary.In the 22-person plenary, meanwhile, I predicted twelve “yes” senator-voters, namely: (1) Pimentel, (2) Ejercito, (3) Zubiri, (4) Pacquiao, (5) Sotto, (6) Lacson, (7) Honasan, (8) Villar, (9) Binay, (10) Angara, (11) Gordon, and (12) Legarda.I also predicted the five “no” senator-voters, namely: (1) Aquino the Ninoy Cosplayer, (2) Pangilinan-Cuneta, (3) Drilon, (4) Hontiveros, and (5) Trillanes.With this, I explained that it would be necessary for three of the remaining five “maybes” – (1) Gatchalian, (2) Villanueva, (3) Recto, (4) Poe, and (5) Escudero – to vote for the complaint if the Trillanes is to be expelled.Discovery No. 1: Trillanes will be forced to inhibitSotto Lacson Pacquiao Honasan Poe Hontiveros TrillanesDiscovery # 2: Trillanes may move to exclude Gordon from votingDiscovery # 3: A not-so-solid Liberal PartyDiscovery # 4: Escudero likely to vote “No”.The remaining “maybes” are Poe, Escudero, Gatchalian.Discovery # 5: Gatchalian’s and Poe's respective predicaments.The remaining “maybes” are Poe and Gatchalian and we still need one more vote to expel Trillanes from the senate.Discovery #6: Duterte will call KokoNow, let’s recall that we have 13 “expel” votes so far, and we need one more vote from either Gatchalian or Poe.“This Trillanes (is a) political ISIS. He has no talent. He will not… he does not even know (the difference) between a democrat and a member of a party. How can I expect (him to know)? He lacks… what he knows in life is not enough.”DLSU Political Science professor Antonio Contreras informed me today that the “defendant” in an ethics complaint is not allowed to vote on it, and this totally changes the ballgame.Let’s recall the members of the Senate Committee on Ethics and Privileges:Trillanes is a part of the Senate Committee on Ethics and Privileges. If he will not be allowed to vote, then the total number of members is six. Like what I’ve explained in the previous article, Sotto, Lacson, and Pacquiao will almost certainly vote in favor of the complaint. Thus, even if Honasan, Poe, and Hontiveros vote to dismiss the complaint, the tally will still be 3-3.The committee chairman – in this case Sotto – usually provides the tie-breaker vote, but owing to the sensitivity of the issue, my senate insider-friends and I predict that Sotto will push for the convening of the “Committee of the Whole”, similar to what happened in 2010 when then Senator Maria Ana Consuelo “Jamby” Madrigal filed an ethics complaint against then Senator Manuel “Manny” Villar, Jr., over the C-5 controversy [ Senate ].The “Committee of the Whole” rule refers to the whole membership of a legislative house, in this case the Senate, sitting as a committee and operating under informal rules [ MW ]. Thus, even a 3-3 tie vote will result in a de facto endorsement to the Senate Plenary, as the members of the “Committee of the Whole” and the members of the Senate Plenary are, pretty much, one and the same.In short, Trillanes’ forcible inhibition inevitably results into a endorsement of Gordon’s ethics complaint to the Plenary.Now, Trillanes will also inhibit from voting at the “Committee of the Whole”, so the total number of voter-senators will thus be 21.But wait, there’s more!As the defendant, Trillanes may file a motion to exclude the complainant Gordon. Gordon may accede to Trillanes motion, although this will still be subject to voting by the Committee of the Whole. Thus, we are left with two scenarios: (A) Gordon votes, and (B) Gordon inhibits.If Gordon votes, the total number of senator-voters in the plenary will be 21, so that the required two-thirds majority vote to expel Trillanes is 14. If Gordon inhibits, the total number of senator-voters in the plenary will be 20, and two-thirds will still be 14.Truth be told, I believe it won’t matter much because Trillanes has made so many enemies in the Senate, it won’t be too difficult to find someone who’ll vote against him.Let me explain further.Let’s exclude Gordon and assume that only 11 will surely vote to expel Trillanes, so we need three more for 15 votes (2/3 majority), as only 20 will be voting on the ethics complaint.As you may recall, four (4) senators – (1) Aquino the Ninoy Cosplayer, (2) Pangilinan-Cuneta, (3) Hontiveros the Kidnapper , and (4) Drilon – have already issued a statement in support of Trillanes [ Star ]. All these four Senators are from the Liberal Party (LP). Well, Hontiveros is Akbayan, but we all know that Akbayan is “LP Lite”.Interestingly, the other two LP senators – Villanueva and Recto – did not sign the statement, and for good reason. Villanueva is technically from CIBAC but he ran under the LP ticket.Senate insiders told me that both Recto and Villanueva strongly dislike Trillanes and they will almost certainly vote against the coup plotter. For one, my senate sources told me that both have less than rosy words to say about Trillanes when speaking about the latter in the senate corridors.Yes, my senate sources are very confident that the two will vote against Trillanes, bringing the total of “yes” votes to 13.One more.Let’s face it: Escudero is a TraPo (traditional politician) in every sense of the word. He looks like one, talks like one, and acts like one. Despite that, Escudero, unlike Hontiveros, is not stupid. He is an astute politician, in the sense that he knows how to play “survival politics”.In that case, I am confident that he will vote “no” because of the prospective Andy Bautista impeachment case.In “ Andy Bautista exit more likely after Hontiveros kidnapping stunt ”, I explained that Escudero may be convinced to acquit embattled Comelec chair Andres Bautista, because Bautista’s removal may uncover Escudero’s reported maneuverings during the 2016 National Elections.According to my sources, Escudero gave the Comelec the go-signal to transfer votes for him to VP Leni Robredo, allowing the latter to overtake Bongbong Marcos by a hair's breadth [ FB ].Thus so far, we have 13 “expel” votes and 5 “retain” votes.Gatchalian has a pending graft case at the Sandiganbayan, as I’ve explained in a previous article . Thus, it may be in his political interest to side with Duterte, since that case will probably reach the Supreme Court. By the time it does, Duterte would have appointed at least ten SC associate justices [ TP: SC Math ] or even eleven, as Chief Justice Lourdes Sereno may be removed as her impeachment case gains major traction in the Lower House [ Star ].Poe, on the other hand, is part of Senate President Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel’s majority bloc. Poe’s term ends in 2019, and I am confident that she’s gunning for re-election. Even if she votes in favor of Trillanes (or abstains, which essentially has the same effect), she may still win in 2019.The problem, however, is whether that prospective 2019 senatorial win, despite being a win, may still turn out to be an embarrassment. Recall the Poe was on top of the senatorial winners in the 2013 elections. Her placing anywhere lower than 3rd will be politically humiliating because it will imply that the populace isn’t as confident in her as before. And I think this will happen if she doesn’t vote to expel Antonio, who is probably the most hated public figure right now, except possibly for… No, Trillanes really is the most hated today.Absolving Trillanes will also be disastrous for her long-term political ambitions. Remember that she ran for president in 2016 and lost, but the general consensus back then was that she’s still too young and inexperienced for the presidency. To be fair, many of those who didn’t vote for her, and even some who did, felt that she has better chances if she runs in 2022.But if she absolves Trillanes, she might as well kiss those dreams goodbye.Harsh? Yes, but true.President Rodrigo Duterte has repeatedly said that he doesn’t meddle with the affairs of the legislature. But I have reason to believe that this is just lip service. Duterte isn’t stupid: he will use backdoor channels to get things done.We all know that Duterte has publicly displayed his dislike of Trillanes, with him even announcing that he’d advise his son, Davao City vice-mayor Paolo Duterte, to remain silent at the senate hearings [ CNN ].Earlier today, Duterte even likened Trillanes to a terrorist group when he said in a mix of Cebuano and Tagalog [ Inq ]:The list goes on and on but what’s clear is that, if given the option, Duterte would probably rather have Trillanes become a private citizen. | [] | 2017-06-27 17:20:08+08:00 | http://www.thinkingpinoy.net/2017/09/gordons-ethics-complaint-recent.html#more | Thinking Pinoy |
Lawmakers wants 100,000 pesos fine for people who will not sing “Lupang Hinirang” properly | House of the representatives of the Philippines has approved the House Bill No. 5224 also known as the proposed “Revised Flag and Heraldic Code” on the final reading on Monday.House Bill No. 5224 represented by Representatives Escudero and Rodriguez would impose stiff penalties for the people who would not sing the national anthem “Lupang Hinirang” properly and everyone was required to sing along when it is played in public.According to the bill, ‘failure or refusal to observe the provisions of this Act and any violation of the corresponding rules and regulations issued by the National Historic Commission of the Philippines (NCHP) shall, after proper notice and hearing, be penalized by public censure which shall be published at least once in a newspaper of general circulation.It also said that person who violated the act shall be punished by a fine not less than PHP 50,000 nor more than PHP 100,000 or by imprisonment for not more than one year.The current flag code of the Philippines didn’t did not required the people to sing the national anthem played at public gatherings, but under the proposed measure, the singing of Lupang Hinirang “shall be mandatory and must be done with fervor.”“As a sign of respect, all person shall stand at attention and face the Philippine flag, if there is one displayed, and if there is none, they shall face the band or the conductor. At the first note, all persons shall execute a salute by placing their right palms over their left chest,” The bill said.“Individuals, whose faith or religious beliefs prohibit them from singing national anthem, must, nonetheless, show full respect when the anthem is being sung or played on record by standing at attention,” the bill added.The flag should be permanently displayed or hoisted day and night, throughout the year, and in front of the following: Malacañang Palace; Senate of the Philippines building; House of Representatives building; Supreme Court building; Rizal Monument in Luneta; Aguinaldo Shrine in Kawit, Cavite; Barasoain Shrine in Malolos, Bulacan; Tomb of the Unknown Soldier; LIbingan ng mga Bayani in Taguig City Metro Manila; all memorials dedicated to the veterans of the military, Musoleo de los Veteranos dela Revolucion in the North Cemetery, City of Manila; Marcela Agoncillo historical landmark in Taal, Batangas; Pinaglabanan historical Landmark in San Juan City, Metro Manila; all international ports of entry; and all other places as may be designated and marked by the NHCP.The bill also prohibit to use the flag as staff or whip or as drapery, festoon, tablecloth or as covering for ceilings, walls, statues, motor vehicles or other objects. | ['View All Posts Pinoytrending'] | 2017-06-27 17:20:08+08:00 | https://pinoytrending.altervista.org/lawmakers-wants-100000-pesos-fine-people-will-not-sing-lupang-hinirang-properly/ | Pinoytrending Altervista |
DISNEY TO RELEASE NEW ‘LITTLE MERMAID’ MOVIE | ‘The Little Mermaid’ turns 25 today, and Disney Films has a grand plan to continue the animated film’s journey into the next 25 years.On the eve of the film’s silver anniversary, Disney announced it has started filming the sequel to ‘The Little Mermaid.’ It is expected to be released on Memorial Day of 2015.The new film will follow the aquatic journey of the mermaid as she enters her adult years. Disney promises that the film will enthrall kids and adults alike. “Audiences from every street corner of the world will fall in love with the adult heroine, Lady Starbucks,” a spokesperson said.As a promo for the upcoming film, Disney also announced that anyone who possesses a Starbucks gift card with at least $25 in it, will be entitled to free admission (for two) to a screening of the movie at any theater.Watch out for the new Little Mermaid poster and promo details at a Starbucks near you. | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 15/11/2017 0:00 | https://adobochronicles.com/2014/11/15/disney-to-release-new-little-mermaid-movie/?share=email | Adobo Chronicles |
PHILIPPINE GOVERNMENT WILL VIOLATE ITS OWN ‘NO RANSOM’ POLICY | Ah, the price of peace in the Philippines!The proposed Bangsamoro Autonomous Region that will be created should the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) be passed is expected to receive P336.9 billion total funds over a period of five years. This includes the nearly P37 billion allocations for 2016 approved by the Committee on Appropriations and Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives.The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) projected that the Bangsamoro region is set to receive a total of P56.6 billion in 2016; P58.2 billion in 2017; P65.9 billion in 2018; P73.5 billion in 2019; and, P82.7 billion in 2020.President NoyNoy Aquino and many legislators are aggressively campaigning for the approval of the controversial BBL, in their desperate attempt to put an end to the decades-long Muslim insurgency and separatist movement in southern Philippines.The Philippine government, of course, has been steadfast in its “no ransom” policy for the kidnapping of foreigners as well as Filipino citizens. But Aquino and the legislators seem to be willing to violate that same policy to buy back the elusive peace in Mindanao.Money talks. But the question is : whose money?(We think they’re called taxpayers.) | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 28/05/2018 0:00 | https://adobochronicles.com/2015/05/28/philippine-government-will-violate-its-own-no-ransom-policy/ | Adobo Chronicles |
FULL VIDEO: Gordon lectures Trillanes face to face | Senator Dick Gordon, the fearless Committee Head on Justice and Human Rights lectured Senator Antonio Trillanes after he challenged Senator Alan Peter Cayetano for a physical fight when Cayetano grilled Trillanes by questioning.Gordon also taught other senators to act like senators as the country has become a laughing stock of the world. He also hits Trillanes for being bias in the EJK proceedings.Watch the full video below of how Gordon reminded the senate to behave like a real senators.Any thought on this? Leave your comments below! | [] | 2016-09-27 22:37:58+08:00 | http://duterte.today/full-video-gordon-lectures-trillanes-face-face/ | Duterte Daily Stories |
Duterte: 'Mapapamura ka talaga sa laki ng problema ng droga sa bansa' | Those hoping that President Rodrigo Duterte would tone down, if not get rid of his propensity to curse, better give up this early because there is no way the Chief Executive would eliminate invectives from his speech.Facing reporters after touring a shabu laboratory in Pampanga Tuesday (Sept. 27), Duterte said it is but normal for an angry person to curse.“Wag niyong pakinggan ang mura ko. Taong galit talaga nagmumura,” he said.Since each person has an individual character, Duterte said no one should try to change him.“Do not try to hope that I’ll change my character. I am I and you are you. If we meet in one corner and we can understand each other, fine. But if we cannot get each other’s guts, pasenysa. Talagang nagmumura ako,” he said.Following the May 9 elections, Duterte promised a metamorphosis once he assumed office on June 30.“I am not yet president. Maya maya, maghintay kayo. I’m really a rude person. I’m enjoying my last time as a rude person,” he said.“When I become president, when I take my oath of office… ibang storya na yun… There will be a metamorphosis,” Duterte added.After starting his term, however, the President still peppered his speeches with invectives. He even hurled a “f*** y**” to the European Union after its parliament expressed concern over his bloody anti-drug war.His profanity-laden tirade also caused United States President Barack Obama to cancel their meeting at the sidelines of the ASEAN Summit in Laos earlier this month. | [] | 2016-02-15 00:42:40+08:00 | http://www.pilipinasonlineupdates.com/2016/09/duterte-mapapamura-ka-talaga-sa-laki-ng.html#comment-form | Pilipinas Online Updates |
Woman falls to death at SM Megamall after shouting “Walang Forever” | Ang creepy nung nagpakamatay sa Megamall. CTO pic.twitter.com/WYHBUtC8fq — shu'chan (@princekurt16) February 14, 2016Netizens on Sunday, Valentines Day were shocked by the circulating photos of an alleged suicide that happened in SM Megamall.The identity of the victim was not revealed for the privacy and other details was not publicise. But some witnesses didn’t believe that the girl intended to kill herself.According to some witnesses the victim who is walking with her friends, tried to make an dangerous exhibition by shouting “Walang Forever” while sitting in the railings in the 5th floor of the mall, but unfortunately, the girl lost her balance and falls to her death.Many witnesses also shared the same story. The Management of the said mall is not yet speaking about this issue. | ['View All Posts Pinoytrending'] | 2016-02-15 00:42:40+08:00 | https://pinoytrending.altervista.org/woman-falls-to-death-at-sm-megamall-after-shouting-walang-forever/ | Pinoytrending Altervista |
An ode to the unrealized dream that is the #Philippines | Let us get together with beer by the pintsTo chat 'bout anything even taxes and finesJust do not be numb with needles and pinsDon't you know it is more fun in the PhilippinesPhilip is Greek, to tell you honestlyIt means a lover, also one who's friendlySweet smelling pines were also of meBut you cut the pines and took the beauty from meA puzzle, Pinoy, when will you mature?Was expecting more from you the love of natureThis wall for the ocean called PacificAn archipelago, my islands are terrificUnity is what I dreamt a long timeMy body are islands scattered without rhymeOnly to lead you, not about the bodyRather the spirit that brings true unityIf only you know, there's gold in my landSadly, ti's only the greedy who had a handTo grab what is supposed to be for allWhat a wasted investment, it ain't gonna rollCan we tell those souls who are so greedyThey divide me with their blindness to the needyYet, is it true that we are those loversHow is it you have no care for the othersI am shattered now as my people cryPlease wipe your tears so you can see the how and whyIt is for you to seek that you may findWhat is commonsense, that's natural to the mindDidn't you know what is about nature's giftThat when it is not shared, it will not give a liftListen, for I'll tell you how nature is.It will stop to give when ego is the basisLuzViMinda, stop being depressedYou have your work cut out for you, hope that's impressedIf it's beauty that you all want to seeGo back to values, jump out of that murky sea--------------------This is a GRP Featured Comment. Join the discussion!http://getrealphilippines.com/blog/2014/11/an-open-letter-to-pope-francis-on-his-visit-to-the-philippines-in-2015/comment-page-1/#comment-955888 | [] | 2018-05-08 00:01:21+00:00 | https://grpshorts.blogspot.com/2014/11/an-ode-to-unrealized-dream-that-is.html | GRPundit |
King Duterte? | There is a growing clamor among Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s supporters to grant him revolutionary powers in order to expedite the transition to a Federal and Parliamentary form of government.So far, Duterte himself has given no specific indication that he indeed wants to have revolutionary powers. Now we know why, thanks to his Holy Week state visits to the Middle East.In the past two days, Duterte has personally met with King Salman Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia and King Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain. He is expected to meet with Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani of Qatar today.A mole in Duterte’s delegation told The Adobo Chronicles that the main purpose of the meetings with the monarchs was to seek their advice on what is needed to be a king 👑.“I am a mere mayor of a city in the Philippines and I have no experience ruling an entire kingdom ” Duterte reportedly told the heads of state.Is it time to practice saying ‘Hail to the King’ instead of ‘Mabuhay ang Pangulo?’We reached out to Vice President Leni Robredo, Senate President Franklin Drilon, Chief Justice Lourdes Sereno and incarcerated Senator Leila De Lima for comment. None have returned our texts. | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 14/04/2017 0:00 | https://adobochronicles.com/2017/04/14/king-duterte/ | Adobo Chronicles |
BREAKING: RNC PULLS OUT OF FEBRUARY 26 DEBATE ON NBC, MOVES TO DISNEY CHANNEL | WASHINGTON, D.C. (The Adobo Chronicles) The Republican National Committee (RNC) has pulled out of a planned Feb. 26 debate hosted by NBC News after widespread criticism of this week’s CNBC debate from both the party and campaigns.In a stunning announcement made today, RNC chairman Reince Priebus said that the February 26 debate will be moved instead to the Disney Channel which is owned by the ABC Television Group.RNC has also named the debate moderators: conservative columnist Ann Coulter and Satirist Andy Borowitz of The New Yorker magazine.Meanwhile, front runner Ben Carson has sent RNC his demands to change the debate format for the upcoming November 10 GOP presidential debate in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 30/10/2017 0:00 | https://adobochronicles.com/2015/10/30/breaking-rnc-pulls-out-of-february-26-debate-on-nbc-moves-to-disney-channel/#respond | Adobo Chronicles |
Kris Aquino Says She’s Now Friends With PRRD, Will Run For Senator Under PDP-Laban | During a radio interview shortly after her return to Manila, retired but comebacking entertainer Kris Aquino says she’s now friends with President Rodrigo Roa Duterte (PRRD).”This is now my opinion. ‘Friends’ na kami ni PRRD. Okay na. So, as for her (referring to Mocha Uson), I dont care!”The Adobo Chronicles caught up with Aquino after the radio show and we asked her what her future plans are.She confirmed that she is running for Senator in the 2019 elections and will do so under Duterte’s PDP-Laban.”It’ll be a sure win,” she says, “because I will have the support of both the Yellows as well as the Duterte supporters.”Aquino said she came to the decision after Duterte’s apology to her following her war of words with Mocha Uson, and after Uson reiterated to her followers that she has no plans of running for elected office.Keep smiling, keep shiningKnowing you can always count on me, for sureThat’s what friends are forFor good times and bad timesI’ll be on your side forever moreThat’s what friends are for | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 11/06/2018 0:00 | https://adobochronicles.com/2018/06/11/kris-aquino-says-shes-now-friends-with-prrd-will-run-for-senator-under-pdp-laban/?share=email | Adobo Chronicles |
PHILIPPINES NOW HEADS UNITED NATIONS BODY ON DISASTER REDUCTION | issued a joint statement saying that this international honor is a testament to the Filipino people’s resiliency in dealing with devastating fallouts from the incompetency as well as corrupt and criminal ways of their elected officials.“There is so much the world can learn from the Philippines in as far as disasters are concerned,” the statement said. | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 05/07/2018 0:00 | https://adobochronicles.com/2015/07/05/philippines-now-heads-united-nations-body-on-disaster-reduction/?share=email | Adobo Chronicles |
“Sinong financier?” LOOK: Marines recover P52-M in cash, 27-M in checks in a abandoned Maute hideout in Marawi City | Members of Philippine Marines made a shocking discovery on Tuesday when they entered an abandoned machine gun post of the terrorist group Maute in Marawi City.Marines recovered ₱52.2 million in cash in a house that reportedly became a hideout of the terrorist group Maute near Mapandi bridge.BREAKING: After clearing a machine gun nest of the Maute Group, Marines found P52,200,00 in cash at a nearby house in Mapandi pic.twitter.com/v5azTz6AKl — Chiara Zambrano (@chiarazambrano) June 5, 2017They also discovered ₱27 million-worth of checks in the house.BREAKING: Also recovered by the Marines in Mapandi, cheques worth 27 million pesos, pay to cash pic.twitter.com/0qKVT4cVta — Chiara Zambrano (@chiarazambrano) June 5, 2017The money were turned over to the Joint Task Force Marawi for safekeeping.It’s still a mystery how the Maute Terrorist Group got the money. But the authorities already conducting an investigation to find the source of the cash.They are also trying to find out who are the people who signed in the checks that they recovered.It’s not yet known if Maute own the money or just stole it in different establishments.The terrorist group has been trying to survive the offensive of the government troops since May 23 in Marawi City, to allegedly protect the wounded “emir” or leader of Islamic State in the Philippines, Insilon Hapilon, who reportedly in Marawi City.PNP and AFP planned to arrest Hapilon in Marawi City, but they were surprised by the offensive conducted by Maute group and even successfully occupied the city for a while. | ['View All Posts Pinoytrending'] | 2017-06-06 12:37:44+08:00 | https://pinoytrending.altervista.org/sinong-financier-look-marines-recover-p52-m-cash-27-m-checks-abandoned-maute-hideout-marawi-city/ | Pinoytrending Altervista |
The silly semantic debate of whether EDSA I was a ‘success’ or a ‘failure’ | The seemingly inescapable reality that confronts the 1986 EDSA People Power Revolution is that interest in it – and not really surprisingly, attendance in the annual commemorations – have been declining for the past years. This year, the Duterte administration had proposed that the rites be simple and quiet, a statement that was met with apprehension by a quite a few groups and personalities from the opposition.With the waning interest and attendance, Filipinos have been starting to re-evaluate their regard for EDSA I. While for the longest time, EDSA was touted as a success of the Filipino people, a growing number of citizens seem increasingly convinced that EDSA was an abject and utter failure.Needless to say, this does not sit well with people who still believe in the things that People Power “gave back” to the Filipino people. Journalist Ed Lingao was quoted by the Center for Media Freedom and Responsibility (CMFR):EDSA was not a failure. EDSA was a success. EDSA was about fresh starts, new beginnings. Booting out the old and starting afresh. The long decisions made after EDSA had nothing to do with EDSA. EDSA was a second chance. Whether we screwed up that chance or not, iba ‘yun. Katangahan na natin ‘yun. (Whether we screwed up that chance or not, that’s different. That was our foolishness.)At first, it’s not hard to agree with Lingao, but he leaves out what I think is an important qualifier:“Edsa was a success, but only for its time.”Without that qualifier, an important aspect of defining “success” is not taken into account:As time changes, the standards by which success is measured change too.EDSA is a qualified success, because it accomplished what it was meant to do back then: get rid of someone who was deemed no longer fit to govern. In today’s context, however, there is no longer any unfit ruler to get rid of, there is no longer any revolution to be fought, and the democratic institutions that it sought to bring back are already in place. It is no longer relevant today, whether EDSA was technically a “success” or a “failure”; what is relevant now is what it resulted in.It has resulted in Filipinos being the unfortunate victims of a power grab between influential families, with both of them just really putting self-interest above the Filipino people. Out of the frying pan, into the fire, so the expression in English goes.If you wish to argue, on the other hand, that labeling EDSA a failure gives credence to the notion that, “the Marcos years were glory days”, there’s really only one way, for me, to answer that:Perhaps they were, but so what?The only real discussion that should be had regarding EDSA, moving forward, is that the conditions that fostered that revolt should no longer become reality ever again. The past should stay in the past; only the lessons from it should be carried into the future.At the risk of repeating myself one too many times, EDSA is dead; it is best that we keep it that way. | ['Oratio Imperata'] | 2017-02-27 13:24:17+00:00 | https://www.getrealphilippines.com/2017/02/silly-semantic-debate-whether-edsa-success-failure/#comments | Get Real Philippines |
PHILIPPINES’ ELECTIONS COMMISSION (COMELEC) RULES TO DISQUALIFY ALL FIVE MAJOR PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES | In a move that’s unprecedented in the history of Philippine politics, the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) has ruled to disqualify all five major candidates for president from running in the 2016 elections. For various reasons.Polls frontrunner Senator Grace Poe has been disqualified on the grounds that she is not a natural-born Filipino citizen as required by the Constitution. She also appeared to lack the residency requirement even if she were a natural-born citizen. She was a dual citizen (U.S. and Philippines) at some point.Vice President Jejomar Binay has been barred because of pending corruption charges against him while he was mayor of Makati City.Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte was disqualified on technicality. He filed his Certificate of Candidacy (COC) after the deadline set by the elections body. His argument for being a substitute candidate didn’t convince the commissioners because the candidate he was substituting for had previously withdrawn his candidacy.Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago was named a “nuisance candidate” by COMELEC because of her cancer diagnosis. “How can she fulfill the duties of president if she has terminal cancer,” the commissioners said. Santiago, however, asserts that she has had a remission from her cancer, and the COMELEC ruling angered health and disability advocates.As for former Interior Secretary Mar Roxas (the anointed candidate of the Aquino administration), his disqualification was based on violation of rules on early campaigning. Roxas just released a music video which was obviously a campaign material to promote his candidacy and that of his vice presidential running mate Congresswoman Leni Robredo.So where does the 2016 Philippine presidential elections stand?Back to square one. COMELEC will soon announce deadlines for new candidacy filing for president. | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 06/12/2017 0:00 | https://adobochronicles.com/2015/12/06/philippines-elections-commission-comelec-rules-to-disqualify-all-five-major-presidential-candidates/#respond | Adobo Chronicles |
Anti-Marcos Burial Protesters To Picket Manila’s Ukay-Ukay Stores | MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau). They’ve come by the hundreds, or thousands — depending on who’s counting. They’re the activists protesting the burial of the remains of the late Ferdinand E. Marcos in the Libingan Ng Mga Bayani (LNMB).They’ve rallied at Luneta, on EDSA and in school campuses. Now, they’re running out of new venues and strategies to attract more participants in their protests.Until now.Today, the Movement for All-Around Protests (MAAP) announced that beginning on Monday, they will picket ukay-ukay stores throughout Metro Manila, and eventually across the country.“Ukay-ukay” are considered to be the Filipino version of the flea market where used items ranging from clothing to kitchen and garden gadgets are sold at cheap pricesThe term “ukay-ukay” is said to have originated from the Filipino verb “hukay” or “halukay” that means to dig.The MAAP told The Adobo Chronicles that they found it appropriate and symbolic to picket the ukay-ukay stores because these outlets accurately reflect what the protesters are demanding: to dig or exhume (hukay) Marcos’ remains.The group has even come up with their chants and battlecry: “Marcos, Hitler, Dictador, Tuta” and “What do we want? Ukay-ukay. When do we want it? Now!”The protesters hope that their new strategy will attract more than the 3,000 or so participants they’ve had in previous rallies. | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 02/12/2016 0:00 | https://adobochronicles.com/2016/12/02/anti-marcos-burial-protesters-to-picket-manilas-ukay-ukay-stores/#respond | Adobo Chronicles |
WATCH: NPA challenges Duterte | New People’s Army National Operational Commander Ka-Oris spoke on camera that the Central Command of Communist Party of the Philippines has officially lifted the ceasefire against the government forces because Duterte is accordingly making advantage of the ceasefire.Ka-Oris denounced the presence of the Armed Forces of the Philippine as well as the PNP in the barrios that are considered guerilla zones under the ‘Oplan Kapayapaan’ program of the government which according to NPA is a way of brainwashing the residents and expanding their positions. CLICK TO WATCH THE VIDEO BELOW:The NPA admitted that they were the ones who attacked police officers in Davao Oriental and 3 unarmed soldiers in Bukidnon the day they lifted ceasefire.WATCH VIDEOS BELOW:Any thoughts on this? Leave your comments below! | [] | 2017-02-07 22:50:15+08:00 | http://duterte.today/watch-npa-challenges-duterte/ | Duterte Daily Stories |
LOOK: Actress Agot Isidro lost her phone during Sept. 21 rally | It seems that there’s someone took advantage with the peaceful rally happened at Luneta Park in Manila on September 21.Actress Agot Isidro, one of the well-known people who attended the 45th anniversary of Martial Law rally lost her phone during the event.She confirmed the misfortune happened to her on twitter.“Lost my phone at the rally. Sana may napakain man lang ang kumuha.” Agot Isidro said.https://twitter.com/agot_isidro/status/911060965164146688It’s not yet sure if someone stole her phone, but in her tweet, it seems that someone already found her phone, but the person who found the phone didn’t brought it back to the actress.In the video posted by Netizen Menchani Tilendo, it shows that Agot still using her phone while singing the Filipino version of Les Misarables song “Do You Hear the People Sing?”Meanwhile, this tweet of Agot got the attention of the netizens mostly from the supporters of President Rodrigo Duterte who called ‘psychopath’ by the actress in her social media post several months ago.Pro-Duterte blogger Sass Rogando Sasot was shocked by what happened to the actress and she urged the people who found the cellphone to return it to the actress.“Iyong nagnakaw ng phone ni Agot Isidro sa anti-Duterte rally, ibalik niyo yan! Pati kakampi ninyo kinakana ninyo.” Sasot said in her post.However, several netizens were not surprised for what happened during the rally, because they believe that some of the anti-Duterte’s who joined the rally has a criminal mind.“Kung puro ba naman addict at kriminal ang nasa rally na galit ky du30 ei… Expected na yan.. Sus agot.” Netizen Paul Go So said in his post.“Hahahahhaha paano kasi na ang mga sumasama sa rally ng mga anti Duterte ay sila Yung mga snatcher,magnanakaw, rapest durugista, carnappers, kidnappers at lahat ng mga salot ay sila Yung mga anti Duterte hahahaha Kaya paano ka maging safe agot na lahat ng mga salot ay nandyan sa rally nyo! Hahahahha” Netizen Maretez Geguinto said“What do you expect in a rally full of Addicts and Criminals. It’s like swimming in a river full of crocodiles and thinking that they are your allies.” Delon Demonic Pimentel commented after seeing the tweet of Sasot.A netizen even criticized Agot and he said that she only got what she deserved for siding with criminals.“That’s what you get for loving criminals. Criminals don’t love you back. Eh mas gusto mo ang mga kriminals kaysa nagmumura. You’re values are twisted Agot.” Benhur Guillermo remarked.Meanwhile, the Pro-Duterte rally became peaceful and no supporter of the President reportedly lost his/her valuable during the event at Plaza Miranda in Quiapo, Manila. | ['View All Posts Pinoytrending'] | 2017-09-23 11:13:04+08:00 | https://pinoytrending.altervista.org/look-actress-agot-isidro-lost-phone-sept-21-rally/ | Pinoytrending Altervista |
I have seen monsters. And they are all decent. | I’ve been getting a lot of hate mail recently because I’ve criticized VP Leni Robredo.A lot of friends have told me how I am being tarred and feathered in other people’s walls and some of them have even shown me screen caps. Screen caps I don’t bother to look at.And I don’t look at them because it doesn’t matter to me one bit what they say. The language of hate is wounding and I have more than enough wounds on my plate, thank you. If I’m going to get wounded at all, it’ll be by the hands of people who matter to me. Not strangers I care nothing for.Also, I tell my friends there is no need to defend me. That that is all part and parcel of democracy. I love it when they do, yes but there is no pressing need to. I would rather they focus their time and energy on worthier pursuits like sex. (😃)But also, I have a deeper understanding of my freedom.There is a price I pay for writing with the kind of freedom I do. And it is this—that I awaken the dirt in other people’s souls and they mistake their dirt for mine. And they will spit at me and throw stones at me and try to deny me my humanity and lie about me—and it will be for no other reason than because I spoke my truth. A truth they don’t share.And how they would like nothing more than to silence me.And the funny thing is some of the most vicious ones I’ve encountered are people who think themselves decent and moral and virtuous. Teachers, college professors, bankers, Jesuits, Ateneans, people who fancy themselves buddhists even.There is someone connected with Ateneo—as what, I have no idea. I don’t know him/her. Yup, I don’t even know his/her gender.But time and again, s/he’s tried to pit me against my sister. And her theme, according to friends who’ve told me about it is how so much better my sister is (because, presumably, they share the same political beliefs. Yup. Another lazy thinker..or does this person even think?) My sister is precious to me. And right now we are on shifty ground. There is some discord between me and my sisters because of politics.And family being what it is, it doesn’t take much to see that this definitely isn’t just about politics. That really, as far as I can see, a lot of these issues go all the way back to unresolved childhood issues and have insinuated themselves into our politics.And I try to navigate these murky waters with as much self-care as needed for all the deep wounds that only family can give. And I am pretty sure, my sisters are trying their darndest too to navigate these same waters and with some difficulty.I do know we will find our way back to each other again. There is a storehouse of love that exists still. At least, that is my hope. At kung hindi naman eh, I belong to the larger family of humanity.. 😃And here comes a stranger who has a problem with my political views and uses this cheap shot to get to me.. And in that cruel post, you will see a Jesuit priest cheering him/her on.That’s the kind of decency and moral superiority displayed by the ‘disente’ crowd.This must be why my favorite people on earth are the outcasts. I feel so much more at home with them than I do these respectable disentes. And how, I would rather share a drink with Marcos loyalists than these anti-Marcos ghouls who display behavior that proximate the hateful behavior of the dictator they abhor.In the end they teach me to watch that I don’t let hate into my heart –not even for Ferdinand Marcos –this dictator I have hated all my life.In the end, hate will hurt you. And I no longer want it to. I will fight the reinvention of Ferdinand Marcos and his family but it will be for reasons other than hate.As the great Friedrich Nietzsche said, “Beware that, when fighting monsters, you yourself do not become a monster. For when you gaze long into the abyss. The abyss gazes also into you.”I have seen monsters. And they are all decent.---------------------Lorraine Marie T Badoy as posted on Facebook | [] | 2018-05-15 00:02:05+00:00 | https://grpshorts.blogspot.com/2016/12/i-have-seen-monsters-and-they-are-all.html | GRPundit |
Tito Sotto reacts on calls to Bato’s resignation “Kung kada may kasalanan ang pulis eh resign kagad, every week bago ang chief!” | Senator Tito Sotto reacts on the calls to PNP Chief Director General Ronald Dela Rosa’s resignation after a scandal hits the police institution after a South Korean Businessman was killed inside the main headquarters of the PNP.It seems that he also opposed the resignation of the PNP Chief who blamed by many people because of what happened during his watch.He believed that if the PNP head must resign for every bad act that a police officer under him will committed, no head of PNP will survive for a week.“Ang problema, Kapag lahat ng kasalanan ng mga pulis dapat resign ang chief, every week bago ang chief!” Sotto tweeted.Ang problema, Kapag lahat ng kasalanan ng mga pulis dapat resign ang chief, every week bago ang chief! — Tito Sotto (@sotto_tito) January 21, 2017Senator Tito Sotto is one of the supporter of President Rodrigo Duterte and PNP’s War on drugs. | ['View All Posts Pinoytrending'] | 2017-01-22 07:41:08+08:00 | https://pinoytrending.altervista.org/tito-sotto-reacts-calls-batos-resignation-kung-kada-may-kasalanan-ang-pulis-eh-resign-kagad-every-week-bago-ang-chief/ | Pinoytrending Altervista |
WARDROBE MALFUNCTION: PHILIPPINES AT WAR WITH CHINA? | unless the Philippines has declared, or is at war, with another country. The athletes’ uniforms had the red stripe on top.Athletics chief Philip Juico explained later that it was just a mistake by the supplier.Unconfirmed reports say that the uniforms were made in China.China and the Philippines are currently involved in an escalating territorial dispute over oil-rich islands in the South China Sea, known as the Spratly islands.Hmmmm.Related Story: Seattle Seahawks Declare War On Behalf Of The Philippines | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 11/06/2018 0:00 | https://adobochronicles.com/2015/06/11/wardrobe-malfunction-philippines-at-war-with-china/#respond | Adobo Chronicles |
U.S. THEATERS TO SET UP COAT CHECK AT ALL SCREENINGS OF STAR WARS | For Star Wars fanatics, it has been customary to see the film screenings at theaters dressed in their favorite characters, be it Darth Vader or Yoda.But times have changed, thanks to increased threats of foreign and domestic terrorism.So for those planning to see the latest series of the film (The Force Awakens) opening this weekend in theaters nationwide, be prepared to bring an extra $5 for coat check. That’s right, you will not be allowed inside the movie theater wearing your Star Wars costume. You have to check it in at the box office.Movie theaters across the U.S. have decided to set up coat checks as part of heightened safety and security alerts. In order to do so, theater management had to hire additional staff to handle the coat checks, hence the need to charge an extra $5 to those coming in their Star Wars costumes.If you are so passionate about wearing your costume, by all means, don’t leave home without it. You just have to leave it outside the screening room. | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 15/12/2017 0:00 | https://adobochronicles.com/2015/12/15/u-s-theaters-to-set-up-coat-check-at-all-screenings-of-star-wars/#comments | Adobo Chronicles |
The slow steep decline of Camp John Hay in #Baguio under #Filipino management | Camp John Hay (Baguio) is a perfect example of this. Back when the US bases were still existing it was touted as the best R&R facility for US military personnel in the Pacific.Unfortunately, much of Camp John Hay now, despite its purported "corporate care," is mired in stacks of intricate court cases. Hotels which are supposed to bring in cash to Baguio are still closed due to litigation. Around a dozen old bunk houses have been bulldozed for faux-log cabins nobody uses anyway. The corporations which supposedly take care of Camp John Hay's well-being refuse to pay taxes to the government because they think they have some sort of "special privilege."At the center of this all is a lawyer-politician under the Liberal Party banner who has plans to become Baguio's mayor. Furthermore, his SJW wife turns her back and keeps silent over John Hay's wanton environmental degradation, and rather be more vocal against the earthballing of trees at SM Baguio.------------------This is a GRP Featured Comment. Join the discussion!http://getrealphilippines.com/blog/2014/10/sorry-joe-no-more-boom-boom-in-manila-and-olongapo-city/comment-page-1/#comment-882727 | [] | 29/04/2016 0:00 | https://grpshorts.blogspot.com/2014/10/the-slow-steep-decline-of-camp-john-hay.html#comments | GRPundit |
Mar Roxas Wants A Refund Of The $10 He Deposited To Mayor Duterte’s Bank Account | To prove that Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte had a secret account with the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), rival presidential candidate Mar Roxas deposited $10 into the alleged Duterte account.Roxas showed to reporters yesterday a deposit slip for $10 (about P470) his staff put in one of the BPI accounts owned by Duterte and his daughter Sara as reported by the Inquirer. Roxas said it was a dollar — not a peso — account.The deposit was made at 3:06 p.m. at the Julia Vargas branch of BPI in Pasig City for account number 2434-0159-71.When pressed by The Adobo Chronicles if he knew what the account balance was, Roxas said it was about $5,000 plus. Roxas was hoping he could find $50 Million.Today, Roxas wrote a demand letter to Duterte asking that the mayor refund the $10 deposited by the Roxas camp to his account.Duterte’s answer: “That’s my money now. You have to sue me to get a refund. That’s the law, and I am a lawyer! | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 29/04/2016 0:00 | https://adobochronicles.com/2016/04/29/mar-roxas-wants-a-refund-of-the-10-he-deposited-to-mayor-dutertes-bank-account/?share=email | Adobo Chronicles |
9 Things Your Eye Colors Say About Your Health and Personality | Here are 9 things your eye color says about your health and personality:Now let's get to what your eye color says about your personality:Did you know that the color of your eyes say something about your health and personality? Well, if this is the first you heard about that, just continue reading to find out more.Let's start with how your eye color correlates with your health:If you have blue, green or gray, you are less likely to be inflicted with vitiligo. It's an autoimmune diseases whose symptoms are unpleasant including blotchy skin. In a study done by the University of Colorado School of Medicine, showed that people with light colored eyes are significantly less likely to have the said disease. Among the 3,000 patients with vitiligo, the study found out that 43 per cent has dark eyes and only 30 per cent had hazel or green and only 27 per cent had blue or gray eyes.Dark eyes like brown or black means that you have lower chance of developing melanoma. The same study mentioned above revealed that considering genetics, genes that protect against melanoma and those that simply dictate the amount and type of pigment you're given are associated with each other.Macular degeneration is, sadly, an incurable eye disease that is caused by the deterioration of the centtral area of the retina - the part that captures the images we see and sends it to the brain via optic nerves. Among Americans, this disease is now the leading cause of loss of vision. It was also revealed in the study that age related Macular Degeneration or AMD are most common to Caucassians who are also more likely to have light colored eyes.Having dark colored eyes sucks when combined with old age. According to a study published in the American Journal of Ophthalmology said that people with dark eyes have about 1.5 up to 2.5 times greater risk of developing cataracts that people with light eyes. It was also advised that you wear dark glasses if you have dark eyes in order to protect from ultraviolet light which is one of the catalysts to developing cataracts.Your eyes are the windows to your soul and apparently, to your health too. If your eyes turn red, it's probably a health related sign like irritation or even infection. Yellow eyes is what you don't want to see in the mirror because it's probably a sign that you have a liver problem which can be life threatening. A sudden change in eye color should be your cue to go see a doctor as soon as posible.A study conducted by an anethesiology professor Inna Belfer, MD, PhD in 2014, revealed that women sporting light colors in their eyes are more likely to better withstand pain and discomfort. The study was conducted involving a group of women who were observed before and after giving birth. The dark eyed ones were observed to have more sleep disturbances and had more discomfort anxiety. It could also mean that is why your light colored eyed crush is cannot feel your pain. Just kidding.An experiment done to 300 participants of white European descent revealed that people with light eyes are more likely to be less agreeable and have more competitive personalities compared to the participants who have dark colored eyes who shown more friendliness and empathy.Another study published in PLOS ONE says that people with dark colored eyes appeared to be more trustworthy to some 200 participants who were asked to rate photos of people with different eye colors. The results showed that the majority of the participants were more likely to trust the brown-eyed people than blue-eyed ones.People with blue eyes tend to get drunk more than their dark eyed peers. Accroding to a study in Georgia State University where they surveyed 12,000 men and women, the light colored one actually drank more alcohol and are more likely to have problems with alcohol abuse. That should explain why your light-eyed friends are now becoming alcoholics. The study suggests that if the color of the eyes has a correlation with the sentivity of an individual to alcohol, it may mean that people with dark colored eyes are more sensitive to alcohol thus making them more tipsy than people with light colored eyes.Regardless of what the color of your eyes, you should always look after yourself if you want good health. Having less likelihood of getting a disease because of your eye color does not mean you are invulnerable to that disease. Proper diet and healthy lifestyle is always the best. | ['Vic Patnugot'] | 09/05/2017 0:00 | http://pinoynewsblogger.blogspot.com/2017/05/9-things-your-eye-colors-say-about-your.html | Pinoy News Blogger |
Did Arci Muñoz Had Cosmetic Surgery Nose Lift and Horribly Failed? | In a report by Philippine Entertainment Portal, the actress revealed that she had a surgery on her face in the past due to an accident.“May gig yung boyfriend ko, ‘tapos in-invite niya ako to jam with him onstage for one song, his last song. And then super dark. E ‘di ba ‘pag rock and roll, head bang? Hindi ko nakita na may mic pala in front of me. And ‘pag nag-head bang kasi ako, pak, ganun. Nung tumama ako, nag-blackout na ako, e," she told PEP.She also said, “I’m still singing ‘tapos duguan na raw ako. So they had to carry me out of stage to the hospital. They had to rush me to the hospital. Nagising ako tinatahi na yung mata ko. Sabi ko, ‘Anong ginagawa niyo? Is it bad?’ Hindi sila sumasagot, yung mga friends ko. ‘No, no.’"“Mahirap kasi talagang grabe, para akong binugbog ni Pacquiao, yung first few days. So tinahi yung eyelid ko, talagang wide open. They don’t have to stitch the nose naman, pero talagang malala, so dinikit nila iyan. Yun ang worry ng mga doktor, na parang, ‘You really need a very good cosmetic surgeon," she added.Meanwhile, some netizens said they could not even recognize her now and cast doubts of the photos' authenticity.I'm pretty sure this one's edited.What do you think? Do you think Arci Muñoz had plastic surgery nose lift and horribly failed?Arci Muñoz is probably one of the prettiest faces on Philippine show business and is also one of the most adored by social media users. In fact, there are different fan pages dedicated to her on social networking site Facebook made and managed independently by fans.Fans were always on the look out on their newsfeed to see her new photos then one day everyone was shocked when Arci's most recent photos was posted. Netizens noticed something is off with her new look and speculated that she must have undergone a cosmetic surgery on her face.Many social media users think that she had a nose job but that it failed horribly as they think that it gave her an unnatural look.In a report by ABS-CBN News, it was said that Arci admitted 'overlapping' her lips when she applies lipstick and that she looks noticeably different without it. However, fans think that does not explain why her nose looked different in her new photos that has since gone viral since being uploaded by netizen Tricia Castro.The said photos of the young actress quickly gained traction and went viral gathering thousands of likes and shares as well as comments from social media users. | ['Vic Patnugot'] | 31/03/2018 0:00 | http://pinoynewsblogger.blogspot.com/2017/08/did-arci-munoz-had-cosmetic-surgery.html#more | Pinoy News Blogger |
‘DOWNTON ABBEY’ IS COMING TO AN END; HUNDREDS OF SAN FRANCISCANS END UP IN HOSPITALS | For thousands of gay men in San Francisco, it is the news that they’ve always dreaded to hear: the hit television series ‘Downton Abbey’ is now filming its sixth, albeit last season. Soon it will be off the air.Several weeks after the show’s Maggie Smith declared that the sixth season of the beloved period drama will be her last, news now comes that the forthcoming season will be everyone’s last.TVLine broke the sad news Friday afternoon, reporting that multiple sources have confirmed that the Julian Fellowes-created series will shutter after its upcoming sixth season.The sad news sent hundreds of San Franciscans, mostly gay men, to emergency rooms late Friday. The Adobo Chronicles has confirmed that the E.R. at San Francisco General Hospital, UCSF Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente and Chinese General Hospital were all in triage mode after being deluged with patients suffering from depression, nervous breakdown, hypertension and panic attack, among other serious symptoms.Nine out of ten patients admitted were gay men who all indicated that they started feeling ill right after hearing the news about Downton Abbey. Majority of the patients were very hysterical and had to be given valium or medical marijuana to calm their nerves.Meanwhile, the San Francisco District Attorney’s Office is considering filing charges against the producers of the show for causing widespread mental, emotional and physical disturbance never before seen in San Francisco’s gay community since the AIDS epidemic. | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 21/03/2018 0:00 | https://adobochronicles.com/2015/03/21/downton-abbey-is-coming-to-an-end-hundreds-of-san-franciscans-end-up-in-hospitals/ | Adobo Chronicles |
LOOK: Senator Trillanes shares a light moment with Asec. Mocha Uson | Senator Antonio Trillanes IV and Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Assistant Secretary Mocha Uson shared a light moment after the heated exchange of ideas and opinions between the senators and resource persons invited at the senate hearing on fake news.Mocha Uson even commended Senator Trillanes IV for his good looks after they finally saw each other in personal during the senate hearing.“Actually wala na sana kong planong umattend dito, kaso na miss daw ako ni Ms. Mocha,” Trillanes said.“Ang gwapo niyo pala Senator [Trillanes] sa personal, hindi po fake news yun sir” Mocha Uson responded, Trillanes then answered “Kunti nalang, at baka iatras ko na yung kaso sa iyo, kunti nalang bola.”Mocha Uson shared a light moment with Senator Trillanes Photo: Facebook of DDS Drei NatabioBut after the light moment, Senator Trillanes started to grill Mocha over the several mistakes that she posted on her social media blog including the controversial honduras police photo that she shared from CineMotion Digital Films Facebook page.Trillanes also pointed out that Asec. Mocha is not an ordinary citizen anymore and she must validate all the claims and avoid spreading hate against public officials.“Eto lang ang suggestion ko sayo, you have a strong influence sa public gamitin mo yan in a positive way, be a good influence to those following you,” Trillanes said.“You can promote, defend and explain, explain niyo yung mga polisiya,” he added.However, Uson insisted that she’s only practicing his freedom of speech and her posts were only her own opinion.At the end of their discussion, Mocha Uson said that she’s going to note all what Senator Trillanes suggested to her.“I’m going to consider all of his suggestions, para sa approach ko sa pag ba-blog at kung naiwan ko nga yung propesyon ko sa entertainment yung pagsasayaw ko po para manilbihan sa bayan. I will consider your suggestion po, kung makakabuti po ito sa bayan,” Mocha said.The feud between the two public officials started when Asec. Mocha Uson posted the alleged bank accounts of Senator Trillanes on her Facebook page.In response, Senator Trillanes denied that he possessed such bank accounts and filed a libel case against Mocha Uson at the Office of the Ombudsman. | ['View All Posts Pinoytrending'] | 2017-10-04 15:24:53+08:00 | https://pinoytrending.altervista.org/look-senator-trillanes-shares-light-moment-asec-mocha-uson/ | Pinoytrending Altervista |
Marcos is being buried at the LNMB as a President and soldier, not as a "hero" | 49,000 buried at Libingan, and you protest the burial of a former President, and A CONFIRMED participant of the Bataan death march of soldiers who tried to defend the country against Japanese aggressio. Ok I hear your point re human rights abuses, but has there been a single case proven that Marcos personally ORDERED somebody killed? A document or just eyewitness affidavit that Marcos adopted a state policy of killing and torturing those who were against his dictatorship, and ordered the PC to implement his order? Will you protest the burial when the time comes for another president who had command responsibility over the Philippine Constabulary that is accused of all these human rights abuses? Should the government review the record of each and every military man buried there to determine if he participated in some human rights abuses or killed an NPA, and if he did, order the exhumation of the body?OK. Swiss bank accounts were traced to be his, and this is very very bad. But is that enough to erase his being a President and a death-marcher? Please tell me if I'm so very wrong when I say to the Yellows with placards "Marcos is not a hero", that he is not being buried there for being a hero, but solely for, as Duterte has said repeatedly, being a soldier and a president.Marcos's biggest sin was that when he found out he had a debilitating disease in 1980, he still held on to power, which resulted ina political crisis that combined with the 1983 global debt crisis to push the country into such deep recession 1983 to 1985 that is the real cause of our underdevelopment.-----------------Bobi Tiglao as posted on Facebook | [] | 25/08/2018 0:00 | https://grpshorts.blogspot.com/2016/11/marcos-is-being-buried-at-lnmb-as.html | GRPundit |
FOUR OF DONALD TRUMP’S FIVE CHILDREN ARE ANCHOR BABIES, FACE DEPORTATION | children born in the U.S. to non-citizen mothers.Well, Homeland Security came knocking on his door (Tower, actually) with a deportation order for four of his five children.Except for Tiffany (daughter of Marla Maples), the rest of the Trump children are anchor babies, born to immigrant mothers Ivana from Czechoslovakia and Melania from Slovenia.Trump’s own mother, Mary Ann MacLeod was born in Scotland which would technically make The Donald an anchor baby himself. Will he also get the boot from Homeland Security? | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 25/08/2018 0:00 | https://adobochronicles.com/2015/08/25/four-of-donald-trumps-five-children-are-anchor-babies-face-deportation/ | Adobo Chronicles |
WATCH: Duterte links De lima to drugs, adultery | WATCH THE VIDEO BELOWPresident Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday blasted a lady senator who he said was allegedly linked to the illegal drug trade and called her “adulterer” and “immoral.” In his speech at the Philippine National Police (PNP) 115th anniversary celebrations in Camp Crame, the President said the lady senator in question has been complaining about the death rate and human rights violations in his all-out campaign against drugs.“And here is a senator complaining when, one day I will tell you that her driver, who was her lover was the one also collecting money for her during the campaign,” he said.“Here is an immoral woman, flaunting, well of course in so far as wife of the driver was concerned, its adultery. Here is a woman who funded the house of her lover and yet we do not see any complaint about it. Those money came readily from her. The intercept between Muntinlupa and the driver were far beyond making sure that somebody was involved,” Duterte said.“But in fairness, I would never state here that the driver gave the money to her but by the looks of it, she has it. Yan ang pahirap dito e namumulitika, posturing when you yourself has a very sordid personal unofficial life,” he added.Duterte said the senator has investigated him in the past for human rights violations during his stint as Davao City mayor.“I will show to you. I have the CD when she first investigated me in Davao for human rights violation. Before entering the hotel lobby she said I will prove that Duterte is connected with the DDS — Davao death squad. Until now she keeps on yakking and has forgotten the tape which I have recorded,” he said.“I would like her to eat it in her presence but I could not do it because it is not an accepted edible food for human beings,” Duterte said. (PNA)What can you say about this video? Leave your comments below! | [] | 2016-08-17 22:54:09+08:00 | http://duterte.today/watch-duterte-links-de-lima-drugs-adultery/ | Duterte Daily Stories |
Letter Of The Month To The Adobo Chronicles | Every now and then, The Adobo Chronicles publishes letters that we receive from our readers. This one is from Eden Claribel who lives in Baguio City, Philippines, the hometown of our editor and publisher. Our response follows the letter.Dear Editor:My friends always make fun of me every time they see that I’m reading your articles. They always ask me why I read them, and my answer is always “I don’t know, I just can’t help it.”But seriously, I am a proud fan of The Adobo Chronicles. My friends say that your articles are for dumbs. I didn’t bother to defend AdoboChron because I know that they can never understand me. They don’t appreciate satire so it’s useless to explain. Personally, I think that satirical sites are for smart people, and satirical news writers are the wittiest writers.I admire you guys. I love how you write. I actually wish I could write like you. Keep writing “garbage” articles (as what other people call them). I don’t mind being a garbage collector!yours truly,Eden ClaribelDear Eden:Thank you for being a big fan of The Adobo Chronicles.In case you’re wondering why you are so hooked to our stories, we put a microchip in each of our articles so that once you click on and start reading them, you’ll keep wanting to come back for more.We are very encouraged by your letter and we promise to bring you (and hopefully, your friends) more garbage in 2016 and the years to come.(By the way, there is no shame in being a garbage collector!)Sincerely,The Editor | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 28/12/2017 0:00 | https://adobochronicles.com/2015/12/28/letter-of-the-month-to-the-adobo-chronicles/?share=email | Adobo Chronicles |
MISS WORLD 2013 AND MISS WORLD 2014: SEPARATED AT BIRTH? | not to mention their very similar Mona Lisa smiles. They even sported the same hairdo on coronation night during the Miss World 2014 finals in London. And did we already mention they’re both brunettes?The coronation photo stunned many observers and beauty connoisseurs who swore that both looked too much alike.At least, the pageant’s standard of beauty is consistent.What do you think? | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 16/12/2017 0:00 | https://adobochronicles.com/2014/12/16/miss-world-2013-and-miss-world-2014-separated-at-birth/ | Adobo Chronicles |
NABISTO NA ANG PAGPANGGAP AT INUTOSAN LAMANG ANG PARI HALATANG PINUPROTEKTAHAN ANG MAUTE GROUP! | Bistado na ang paring nagmamakaawang iatras na ng mga sundalo ang kanilang pwersa at huwag ng habulin ang Maute gruop. Lumabas ang katibayan na isa palang taga suporta ng Liberal party ang paring ito at malamang may kinalaman din sa pagprotekta sa Maute group. | [] | 07/01/2018 0:00 | http://www.newsmediaph.com/2017/05/nabisto-na-ang-pagpanggap-at-inutosan.html | News Media PH |
Duterte Went Off Script In PMA Graduation Speech | President Rodrigo Duterte is known to often go off-script when reading his prepared speeches. His speech at last weekend’s graduation ceremonies of the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) was no exception.Last year, Duterte failed to address and acknowledge Vice President Leni Robredo who was also present at the PMA graduation ceremonies. So this year, his speechwriter made sure that he acknowledged the presence of Robredo.But alas, Duterte went off script again right at the beginning of his speech.In acknowledging Robredo, Duterte addressed her as the “outgoing Vice President of the Philippines.Unfortunately, the incoming VP, Bongbong Marcos, was not present at the ceremonies. | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 20/03/2018 0:00 | https://adobochronicles.com/2018/03/20/duterte-went-off-script-in-pma-graduation-speech/#respond | Adobo Chronicles |
The Fastest Way to Change the Anti-People Yellowtard Constitution is through a Revolutionary Government | The 1987 Yellowtard Constitution needs tweaking. No, it needs a major overhaul. Wrong again – it needs a total and complete replacement.So what’s wrong with the Yellowtard Constitution?Let’s just take this provision for example:ARTICLE VII (Executive Department) SECTION 2. No person may be elected President unless he is a natural-born citizen of the Philippines, a registered voter, able to read and write, at least forty years of age on the day of the election, and a resident of the Philippines for at least ten years immediately preceding such election.Then compare that to the qualifications to get a typical janitorial job in the country:Candidate must possess at least a High School Diploma, Vocational Diploma / Short Course Certificate, any field with at least 1 year or 6 months experience.How come you need some minimal educational achievement and experience to mop floors, but none to run the country? Now what if South African-born Elon Musk (Paypal, Tesla, SpaceX, Solar City, Hyperloop, Boring Co.) decides to become a Filipino citizen; does that mean he is disqualified to run for president of the Philippines? What the crap!The Yellowtard Constitution is not a pro-people document. It is anti-people because it allows stupid members of the hoi polloi (including drug addicts, vote-bought squatters, and illiterate tambays) to install unqualified yet famous personalities with no experience or credentials at the highest post of the land. And we all know that poor leadership is disastrous for any country, bringing only more hardship and suffering on the people.The Philippines is playing catch-up with its tiger neighbors, and does not have the luxury of time to go about dilly-dallying in fixing this document that only serves as a major impediment to all-out progress.Let’s look at other provisions:ARTICLE XIII (Urban Land Reform and Housing) SECTION 10. Urban or rural poor dwellers shall not be evicted nor their dwellings demolished, except in accordance with law and in a just and humane manner. No resettlement of urban or rural dwellers shall be undertaken without adequate consultation with them and the communities where they are to be relocated.Now how can my proposal to rapidly clean up Metro Manila of squatters and eye-sores (Landless in my own land) even get its light of day under such a law-breaker-protecting law? This is outright pro-squatter and anti-law-abiding-citizenry.ARTICLE XIV Education SECTION 4 (2). Educational institutions, other than those established by religious groups and mission boards, shall be owned solely by citizens of the Philippines or corporations or associations at least sixty per centum of the capital of which is owned by such citizens. The Congress may, however, require increased Filipino equity participation in all educational institutions.You mean foreigners who are in the best position to inculcate in perpetually dysfunctional Pinoys a first-world Zaxxun mindset cannot fully own and run a secular school? The same 60/40 ownership rule applies to public services. This means, a Japanese corporation (with no Pinoys partners to mess up a project) cannot fully fund, build and operate a bullet train system on their own in the country; how can this be anything but anti-Filipino people, who suffer each day riding cramped decrepit LRT coaches and outdated jeepneys? This makes it extra difficult for foreign capital to come pouring unimpeded into the economy, but instead ensures the local band of oligarchs who bankrolled Cory’s ascent to power have all the wine and red meat to enjoy for themselves.This pathetic document which Benign0 in a recent article refers to as the 1987 Yellowtard Constitution is probably just better off printed on toilet paper for us to wipe yellow fecal matter on. Long-time GRP commenter Jerry Lynch below the same article summed it up quite accurately: I think that Constitution was written on a Friday night over a few cases of Tanduay. It is terrible in both concept and execution because it does many things to stifle the economy and even the mandates are not complete with implementing language.Revolutionary Government trumps Constituent AssemblyDo you guys really think Congress acting as Constituent Assembly (CON-ASS, a.k.a. constipated asshole) can be trusted to give us the best constitution for the country when they have so much of their interests to protect? Other than the quality of the output, we need to consider how much time, effort and money it will take for these criminals in barong clothing to come up with a 50-page document. Can we really wait for another year for clowns and monkeys to go fooling around debating on how to even make the first step? It will probably take months for them to squabble over just one line of the proposed amended constitution. Desperate job-hungry Filipinos stuck in deplorable traffic and living conditions don’t have the time to wait for these grand-standing bozos.The people voted in Duterte with the hope he will deliver on what he dangled before the electorate in last year’s elections: a revolutionary government with a new constitution. It seems it will take a bit more time; but maybe his minions behind the curtains are still inking out the details of hopefully a brand new meritocracy-based non-protectionist constitution. Here are a few links to bring everyone up to speed on related developments:Duterte eyes revolutionary government if elected presidentDuterte urged to declare revolutionary governmentPalace: Duterte not inclined to push for revolutionary governmentIn the latest news, Duterte said “My advice to a President who wants to change [is] do not go for martial law. That will just be an issue. Go for a revolutionary government so everything will be all right”. He added that if Cory was able to set up a revolutionary government before, why can’t others after her do the same? – which makes sound logical sense.But considering how Duterte is wont to do some “testing the waters” and “back pedaling” as part of his arsenal of political maneuvers and tactics, I am not too worried about his latest statement about it not happening under his watch. My best guess is that he will do it, just like how he declared martial law recently.Why Duterte is not bound to protect the 1987 Yellowtard ConstitutionNow watch and listen closely to the oath taking video (1:19).Notice that Duterte did not swear an oath as president of the Philippines to preserve and defend “ITS constitution”, but rather to protect “THE constitution”. This makes a whole world of difference as it introduces a technical ambiguity to the statement. It could refer to the current constitution; or it could also be referring to the constitution of whatever future revolutionary government he had in mind while taking his oath.I was not the only one who noticed this back then; a quick search shows that others have been quite picky about it as well.To those who can connect the dots, this absolves Duterte of any commitment to protect the overly flawed Cory constitution. My best guess is this: Duterte is likely simply waiting for that opportune moment to come in the open with a pronouncement of a new government and constitution, just like how a lion patiently waits, then suddenly lunges at his unsuspecting prey. Abangan… Let’s see how this chapter unfolds.President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, You have the backing of 80% of the Filipino people and the AFP/PNP. What are you waiting for? | ['Oratio Imperata'] | 2017-08-30 22:23:32+00:00 | https://www.getrealphilippines.com/2017/08/fastest-way-change-anti-people-yellowtard-constitution-revolutionary-government/ | Get Real Philippines |
Senator Lacson’s hate on pork is the reason why there’s a free tuition in all SUC’s next year | This is what will happen if all funds in pork barrel will be allocated in more important things like education.The free tuition fee was not included in the original budget for 2017, but the congress agreed to change it because of the disapproval of Lacson.“Inilipat sa DPWH pero yung implementation mananatili sa ARMM so isa lang ang conclusion and hindi pupwede because we will all be violating the [ARMM] Organic Act.. pumayag naman sila nung alam na talaga nila na titigasan ko yung sa P8.3-B” Lacson said during a press conference.The 8.3B budget of the DPWH for ARMM was opposed by Sen. Lacson and because of his tough stance against pork barrel, the congress decided to transfer billions of pesos to CHED.“Sila na yung nag suggest na ilagay nalang natin sa SUC para pakinabangan sa free tuition ng mga deserving college students saka mga scholars ng bayan” he addedSenator Panfilo Lacson was thanked by the College Students and Netizens because his hate on pork barrel became the reason of the free tuition fee in all State Universities and Colleges next year.Senator Bam Aquino even admitted that Senator Panfilo Lacson was the one who was responsible for the free tuition fee next year.In the video posted by the fanpage of Senator Ping Lacson, they clarified that the bill pushed in the Senate for free higher education like the one pushed by Sen. Bam Aquino has nothing to do with the P8.3B additional budget for CHED.Watch the video here: | ['View All Posts Pinoytrending'] | 2016-12-21 09:09:32+08:00 | https://pinoytrending.altervista.org/senator-lacsons-hate-pork-reason-theres-free-tuition-sucs-next-year/ | Pinoytrending Altervista |
Philippine President Duterte Says ‘No’ To Steve Harvey Hosting Miss Universe Pageant in Manila | Philippine President Rodrigo Roa Duterte is not keen on having Steve Harvey host the next Miss Universe Beauty Pageant which will be held in Manila.The world knows what happened last year when Harvey announced Miss Colombia as the new Miss Universe, when in fact, the actual winner was Miss Philippines Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach.While it is not up to Duterte to decide who will be hosting the international beauty contest, the president said he will need to have a conversation with the pageant organizers.In order to appease Duterte, there is talk that a local female emcee will co-host the pageant with Harvey.Queen of All Media Kris Aquino, sister of Duterte’s predecessor NoyNoy, took it as an opportunity for her to finally realize her long-time dream of being a Miss Universe host. She has sent feelers to Malacañang that she was available for the co-hosting job. | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 01/09/2016 0:00 | https://adobochronicles.com/2016/09/01/philippine-president-duterte-says-no-to-steve-harvey-hosting-miss-universe-pageant-in-manila/ | Adobo Chronicles |
only Ninoy and Cory Aquino are | Every year in August, Filipinos are unfailingly reminded of the deaths of their “icons of democracy”, former president Corazon “Cory” Aquino, and her husband Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr. It is generally accepted that Ninoy’s death paved the way for Cory to be president, and Cory’s death was how the son, Benigno Simeon “BS” Aquino III got catapulted into Malacañang.Coincidentally, Filipinos get a holiday not only on Ninoy’s death anniversary on the 21st, but on National Heroes Day on the last Monday of the month. One can be forgiven for thinking that this is to ensure that Ninoy, Cory, and heroes are perpetually used in the same context or sentence.For those who still venerate the Aquinos, they would like to make it appear that “democracy is dead” under the term of current president Rodrigo Duterte. This is the same “democracy” that Ninoy and Cory supposedly died for.Unfortunately, however, the more the Yellows open their mouths and gnash their teeth, the more it becomes apparent that for them, democracy is alive, only if they are the dominant voice. Despite their best efforts, it turns out that the democracy they would like to take credit for resulted in Rodrigo Duterte. If somebody put a gun to the voters’ heads and intimidated them to vote for Duterte, the Liberal Party would have made hay of it ever since the last elections. They didn’t.People are still free to voice their dissent, whether online or in real life. Last we saw, Duterte’s critics have yet to prove that the alleged extrajudicial killings have his blessing, and that he is using the killings to silence his critics.Twice, however, the LP has used the cadaver of one of its “saints” to propel one of its own into the presidency. They might have recently nearly succeeded in using the dead boy Kian delos Santos to bring down Duterte, had he not extended to the family a simple social grace the LP and Yellowtards have shown incapable of.The people have made their choice, and it’s neither the Aquinos nor the LP. Whether this choice was actually good or not, is itself a topic for a separate discussion.The only things that are factually dead so far, are Ninoy and Cory.We can update with the status of the following related entities:EDSA is dead.The mystique of People Power is dead.The political capital associated with the Aquino name is dead.The LP is moribund – not yet dead, but anything it touches is bound to turn to crap.Democracy in the Philippines, on the other hand, is still alive and kicking.Tough luck for the LP, the next dead body it might have to use to be relevant again, might be its own. | ['Oratio Imperata'] | 2017-08-29 04:50:12+00:00 | https://www.getrealphilippines.com/2017/08/democracy-not-dead-ninoy-cory-aquino/ | Get Real Philippines |
IN LIEU OF NATIONAL ANTHEM, LORDE TO SING ‘ROYALS’ AT FINAL WORLD SERIES GAME | in lieu of the national anthem.Perhaps it is not a wise political move, but the Royals think it is a brilliant psychological strategy to damage the morale of the Giants and their fans going into Game 7.Who are you going to root for? Lorde or the Giants?And who will win the World Series title?It all happens tonight at 5:07 pm Pacific Daylight Saving Time. | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 29/10/2017 0:00 | https://adobochronicles.com/2014/10/29/in-lieu-of-national-anthem-lorde-to-sing-royals-at-final-world-series-game/?share=email | Adobo Chronicles |
Leni Robredo finally wore out her welcome in Duterte’s administration | Current Vice President Leni Robredo has tendered her resignation from her position as chairperson of the Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council (HUDCC). She cited many reasons for relieving herself from her duties but it seems it simply boils down to irreconcilable differences between her and President Rodrigo Duterte. This parting of ways was inevitable considering Robredo made her displeasure of some of Duterte’s policies and quirks known to the public. For his part, Duterte has made his lack of respect for Leni known to the public as well especially when he makes her the butt of jokes during cabinet meetings.I don’t think a lot of people were surprised that the relationship between Duterte and Robredo went pear-shaped less than six months into their terms. This was very predictable. The problem with Leni is she doesn’t know when to quit talking to the media. She actually loves to talk about how she disapproves of Duterte’s policies. That’s not very smart of her. Her relationship with Duterte hasn’t even warmed up yet but she’s already behaving like a backstabber – all smiles when she’s facing Duterte, but then says a lot of negative things about him as soon as his back is turned. She would have gotten more respect if she had the guts to say what she wanted to say to his face.What did Leni expect Duterte to do when she openly attacks him in front of the media? Did she expect him to kiss her rear end?As mentioned before, it’s obvious that Duterte doesn’t respect Robredo. It could be because Robredo doesn’t come across as smart. She comes across as clueless. After all, she acts very clueless about why people think her win as vice president is fraudulent. Duterte probably knows that she had nothing to do with the alleged electoral fraud, but the fact that she believes without a doubt that she won the election and is quick to dismiss claims of cheating even after evidence and testimonies of irregularities in voting precincts were presented says a lot about her. For one, it is a sign that she has become delusional – all the praises she is getting from her supporters has gotten into her head. She must be thinking that she is actually more popular than former Senator Bongbong Marcos and that, of course, she won the election.To a casual observer, Duterte seems to be simply humouring Robredo until the time the Supreme Court decides on Marcos’s electoral protest. Duterte knows that Robredo speaks ill of him behind his back.Robredo cited in her statement that the plot to steal the Vice Presidency from her is in motion. She insults the Supreme Court justices by implying that they will not even bother reviewing the merits of the electoral case filed by former Senator Bongbong Marcos and simply declare him the winner of the recent election. For someone who holds a high position in government, Robredo is suggesting that the justice system in the Philippines cannot be trusted to bring a fair outcome. I suppose that if the Supreme Court decision is favourable to her, she will call it “fair” and truthful. But when it favours the complainant, she will cry foul and say that her post was stolen.Robredo is the one trying to cause division in Philippine society. She seems to be trying to rile her supporters to go out in the streets and rally behind her. I say bring it on! Let’s see if Robredo really has 14 million supporters. It’s about time to prove if she has that so-called Cory “magic” bullshit.Robredo should focus more on the electoral case if she thinks that there are people out to steal her position rather than spend time posing for glamour magazines. With all the time she spends on public relations to boost her image, one would get the impression that she is doing an excellent job as chairman of the HUDCC. It’s actually the opposite. It turns out, she has a lot of problems that she is only now telling the public. She claims that the budget for housing was cut and is not enough for key shelter agencies. She should blame former President BS Aquino for not giving priority to her agency. After all, Duterte administration did not come up with a budget for 2016.Robredo also claims that “inaction on appointment recommendations and the executive order to make the HUDCC more effective” was cramping her job. Whoever will replace Leni as chairman of HUDCC will prove to us whether Leni is telling the truth or not about the “obstacles” in doing her job. She seems to be the only cabinet member who complains a lot. She can’t even find ways to work around her problem without telling the media. She definitely reminds me of BS Aquino. The former President was full of lame excuses for not doing his job. No wonder they belong to the same political party. They have the same victim mentality and both suffer the same persecution complex.Robredo may have been forced to resign after she reportedly received a text message from executive assistant Bong Go saying she is no longer welcome to attend cabinet meetings in the future. While that move was very insulting and shows lack of respect, there is something to be said about the fact that Robredo doesn’t seem to command respect from the rest of the Cabinet members at all. They probably don’t see her as their equal. It doesn’t help that she is a member the opposition and is quite vocal about her opposition to a lot of things. In other words, she cannot be trusted with sensitive information during cabinet meetings.Sending a text message that you are no longer welcome to meetings is equivalent to being given an office in the basement with no window to make you resign. It’s good that Robredo got the message sooner rather than later. Although a lot of people would be happier if Robredo resigned from her VP post. Filipinos don’t need someone so melodramatic like Leni in a very high government position. She’s not very rational. She’s vindictive like BS Aquino. Just imagine if she took over the Presidency. Six years would be spent just blaming the Marcoses.Oh well, Robredo should look at the bright side. She will have more time to attend photo shoots for glamour magazines and make guest appearances in talk shows. Who knows? Maybe this could open the doors to her showbiz career. She seems to enjoy it more than her government post anyway. | ['Oratio Imperata'] | 2016-12-04 13:32:55+00:00 | https://www.getrealphilippines.com/2016/12/leni-robredo-finally-wore-welcome-dutertes-administration/ | Get Real Philippines |
CNN REPORTS YET ANOTHER MISSING PLANE | While search and rescue operations widened over the Java Sea in connection with missing AirAsia Flight QZ8501, CNN is reporting yet another missing plane, this time over the Atlantic Ocean. Reports are still sketchy, but The Adobo Chronicles has learned that the aircraft in question is the model plane that CNN Anchor Don Lemon used as visual aid during the cable network’s coverage of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 in March of this year (see photo). Neither Lemon nor producers at the CNN Newsroom know the whereabouts of the toy plane, but they have scheduled some aviation experts to discuss the news at tonight’s prime time broadcast. The toy plane could come very handy as CNN launched a 90-day, 24-coverage of the AirAsia jetliner that has gone missing and is believed to be at the bottom of the Java Sea. CNN may have to resort to another visual during its ongoing coverage — perhaps some pencil sketches by local Atlanta artists? | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 29/12/2017 0:00 | https://adobochronicles.com/2014/12/29/cnn-reports-yet-another-missing-plane/#respond | Adobo Chronicles |
Donald Trump Freaking Out About Possible Michael Bloomberg Presidential Run | For the first time since he launched his bid for the Republican presidential nomination, Billionaire Donald Trump is nervous. Very nervous. In fact, he is freaking out!Trump, who doesn’t have any problem touting his riches, may not be rich enough compared to former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg who today announced a possible third-party bid for president, telling allies he could spend at least $1 Billion to mount the uphill climb, according to the New York Times.Bloomberg’s net worth is estimated at $36.5 Billion, compared to Trump’s $4.5 Billion.Records from the Federal Elections Commission show that Trump has spent $5.6 Million on his campaign so far. He has raised $5.8 Million, including a $1.8 Million personal loan. That’s peanuts compared to the $1 Billion that Bloomberg plans to spend on his presidential bid.Has Trump finally found his match in the 2016 presidential elections? Or shall we say, mismatch? | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 23/01/2016 0:00 | https://adobochronicles.com/2016/01/23/donald-trump-freaking-out-about-possible-michael-bloomberg-presidential-run/ | Adobo Chronicles |
Duterte aide releases Vatican City Letter | His Holiness Pope Francis, thru his representative, has given his divine blessing to Mayor Rody and has included him in...Posted by Christopher Bong Go on Sunday, April 3, 2016Vatican's letter invoking divine blessings of wisdom and peace to Mr. Duterte.Posted by SunStar Davao on Sunday, April 3, 2016No. 88.132From the Vatican, 24 February 2016Dear Mr Duterte,His Holiness Pope Francis received your letter 21 January 2016, and he has asked me to respond on his behalf. He appreciates the sentiments which you expressed.The Holy Father offers the assurance of his prayers for you, as he invokes upon you the divine blessings of wisdom and peace.(SGD) Angelo BecciuSubstituteAnd here's the video of Archbishop Romulo Geolina Valles, D.D. reading the letter from the Vatican invoking divine blessings of wisdom and peace to Mr. Duterte..Posted by SunStar Davao on Sunday, April 3, 2016In a letter dated 24 February 2016, the Vatican Secretariat of State, through Archbishop Giovanni Angelo Cardinal Becciu, sent a letter saying that Pope Francis appreciates Duterte's sentiments.The Italian cleric Becciu is the Vatican City's Substitute for General Affairs [ NCROnline ]. He is responsible for handling matters regarding the everyday service of the Pope [ Vatican ].A photo of the said letter was shared by Christopher Go, chief of staff of presidential candidate and Davao City Mayor Rody Duterte, as shown below:SunStar Davao also published another snapshot:Written on the Vatican City Secretariat of State's official letterhead, the letter reads:The letter was also read and shown to the media by Davao Archbishop Romulo Valles:In a November 2015 speech, Duterte cursed at the pope on national TV.Duterte subsequently said he had no intentions of insulting the pope and the his anger was directed at Manila's traffic situation. Regardless, the mayor received criticisms from both his opponents and the general public.[TP]_____Did you like this post? Help ThinkingPinoy.com stay up! Even as little as 50 pesos will be a great help! | [] | 24/11/2017 0:00 | http://www.thinkingpinoy.net/2016/04/duterte-aide-releases-vatican-city.html | Thinking Pinoy |
REMINDER: DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME STARTS THIS THURSDAY | The Adobo Chronicles would like to remind our readers that Daylight Saving Time (DST) starts this Thursday, November 27. Before you go to bed on Wednesday, set your clocks forward 24 hours. When you wake up on Thursday, it will be Friday, Black Friday. Sorry that you all will miss Thanksgiving Day. But Happy Shopping! | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 24/11/2017 0:00 | https://adobochronicles.com/2014/11/24/reminder-daylight-saving-time-starts-this-thursday/?share=email | Adobo Chronicles |
WATCH: 200 NPA rebels surrender in ComVal | Almost 200 members of the terrorist group New People’s Army who are based in Davao del Norte and Davao Oriental surrendered with their heavy firearms in Compostela Valley, Tuesday.This is after President Rody Duterte gave go signal to the Philippine army to treat NPA as terrorists and an enemy of the state. This is also one of the main reasons why Duterte wanted to extend Martial Law for another year in Mindanao. Play the video below:The NPA has been harassing business owners for revolutionary tax and ambushing policemen almost every week. Click to Watch Video Below:Any thoughts on this? Leave your comments below! | [] | 2017-12-13 13:17:54+08:00 | http://duterte.today/watch-200-npa-rebels-surrender-comval/ | Duterte Daily Stories |
Mindanaoan mayor asks Aiza Seguerra to tell Manila people stop rallying against martial law: “Hindi naman nila kami naiintindihan” | A Mindanaoan politician pleaded to Chairperson of the National Youth Commission (NYC) Aiza Seguerra to convince the Manila people to stop opposing the Martial Law imposed in Mindanao.After the official Ribbon Cutting and Blessing Ceremony for the new office of Iligan City Mayor Celso Gomera Regancia where Seguerra attended, the Iligan City Mayor told the NYC Chairman how Mindanaoans especially from his city felt safer because of Martial Law.He also asked Seguerra to help him to explain to the people of Manila the importance of martial law in Mindanaoan especially in the times of security crisis.Mayor Regencia believed that Manileños must stop staging rally against martial law in Mindanao because they really don’t understand the real situation in the south.““Hindi naman nila kami naintindihan dito sa Mindanao” Mayor Regencia said.Since Martial Law was imposed several groups already staged rally against the martial law in Mindanao.The opposition lawmakers also filed a petition to the Supreme Court to stop the implementation of martial law.On July 18, youth groups and other activists in Manila are going to stage a rally against President Rodrigo Duterte to show their opposition to the alleged extrajudicial killings committed by the current administration and to urge the people to not support the Martial Law declaration in Mindanao.According to SWS survey, 57% of the people in the whole country supported martial law in Mindanao while 29% said that it should have been declared only for Marawi City and the province of Lanao del Sur. | ['View All Posts Pinoytrending'] | 2017-07-12 14:04:46+08:00 | https://pinoytrending.altervista.org/mindanaoan-mayor-asks-aiza-seugerra-tell-manila-people-stop-rallying-martial-law-hindi-naman-nila-kami-naiintindihan/ | Pinoytrending Altervista |
Updated: Adobo Chronicles’ Quick IQ Test | (Note: The previous photo we used only showed four VIPs. This updated photo now shows five. The IQ question is still very much valid.)As a public service feature, The Adobo Chronicles is posting this easy and quick IQ test. No series of mind-blowing questions, just one:QUESTION: One of the five VIPs in the photo does NOT belong. Can you identify who?You may post your answer and explanation in the comments section. | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 19/04/2017 0:00 | https://adobochronicles.com/2017/04/19/adobo-chronicles-quick-iq-test/#respond | Adobo Chronicles |
PNP cancels reassignment of Chief Inspector Espenido to Iloilo City | (DEVELOPING STORY PLEASE REFRESH THE PAGE FOR UPDATES)Philippine National Police cancelled the mission of the controversial cop Police Chief Inspector Jovie Espenido in Iloilo City to resolve the illegal drug problem in the said place, according to PRO-6 Director Police C/Supt. Cesar Binag.Binag made this official announcement at the end of a news conference in Camp Martin Delgado, the PNP Regional Headquarters of PRO-6.Instead of Espenido, Chief Superintendent Binag named P/Senior Superintendent Henry Biñas as the next Iloilo City Police Director.When asked by the media about the reason of Espenido’s reassignment cancellation, he only said “we cannot speculate”The announcement happened one day after the top 1 drug lord of Western Visayas or Region 6 Richard “Buang” Prevendido was killed in an anti-drug operation conducted by Iloilo PNP.It means that he’s going to stay in Ozamiz City like what he wanted to do.According to Espenido, he would rather stay in Ozamiz to finish his business against illegal drugs.PNP Director General chief Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa also wanted Espenido to remain in Ozamiz.“If I will have my way, I prefer him to stay in Ozamiz para matapos ‘yung problema doon kung mamarapatin. Mas maganda nga doon muna siya. Anyway ‘yung sa sitwasyon sa Iloilo e nakikita ko na inaamin naman ni Mayor Jed Mabilog na napabayaan niya yung problema sa drugs noon, hindi niya na-address but right now, in fairness to the good mayor, nakikita ko rin naman na nagsususmikap siya sa anti-drug campaign sa Iloilo City,” Bato said.Bato also added the people of Ozamiz don’t want Espenido to leave the city.Meanwhile, Bato praised the Provincial police office of Iloilo for putting an end to the drug illegal drug operation of Prevendido.Jovie Espenido became controversial after his team nabbed the former Albuera Leyte Mayor Rolando Espinosa who got killed inside his cell last year.Espenido also led the team who raided the house of former Ozamiz Mayor Aldong Parojinog who also got killed during the operation.Last week, President Rodrigo Duterte said that he’s going to assign Espenido to Iloilo City to clear the illegal drug problem in the city.Duterte tagged Iloilo City Mayor Jed Mabilog as a drug protector. He also ordered the NBI to do a lifestyle check to the city mayor which Mabilog welcomed.Mabilog even opened his house which Duterte described as like a ‘castle’ to the media to prove that his house is not like what the President said.The city mayor of Iloilo also said that his city is drug free a year after President Rodrigo Duterte linked him to illegal drug operations in the Visayas. | ['View All Posts Pinoytrending'] | 2017-09-02 12:18:30+08:00 | https://pinoytrending.altervista.org/pnp-cancels-reassignment-chief-inspector-espenido-iloilo/ | Pinoytrending Altervista |
Top Ten Things You Can Do To Avoid Being Victimized By Laglag Bala At Manila’s NAIA Airport | You would hope that the extortion sheme ‘Laglag Bala’ at Manila’s Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) is a thing of the past. Unfortunately, more incidents where unsuspecting passengers are questioned and detained for discovery of live bullets in their luggage — “planted” by scheming airport personnel — have surfaced.In the interest of public service, The Adobo Chronicles is issuing these Ten Guidelines that local and international travelers passing through NAIA can consider in order to avoid being victimized by the extortion scheme. You’re welcome!1. Make sure your check-in luggage is locked. If traveling to the U.S., choose a lock or luggage that is TSA-approved (which means the TSA can still open it for inspection using a master key).2. If at all possible, don’t travel with a carry-on bag.3. If you absolutely have to have a carry-on bag, choose one that does not have zippers and outside pockets.4. If your carry-on bag is singled out for manual inspection, demand that YOU open the bag yourself.5. If airport personnel insist that THEY open your bag, be ready to take a video of the proceedings with your smart phone.6. Place a business card of your attorney on your luggage tag. Make sure the card uses BOLD fonts, especially the word “ATTORNEY.”7. Avoid using designer carry-on bags. They invite interest among inspectors. Instead, use a bayong or some other cheap bags, perhaps even a re-usable grocery bag from Safeway.8. Place one of the following inside your carry-on bag: durian, bagoong, daing na bangus, or kimchee. Any of these items will surely repel the inspector with the foul smell, eventually choosing not to inspect your bag.9. Place an activated mouse-trap inside your carry-on bag. That will give the scheming inspector a painful lesson.10. If all else fails, just enjoy the experience. Be thankful for an extended stay in the Philippines, with free board and lodging — inside the prison cell. | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 22/04/2016 0:00 | https://adobochronicles.com/2016/04/22/top-ten-things-you-can-do-to-avoid-being-victimized-by-laglag-bala-at-manilas-naia-airport/ | Adobo Chronicles |
Carlos Celdran Proposes An End To All Filipino Teleserye | In one brief, dramatic tweet, performance artist cum tour guide Carlos Celdran proposed an end to all Filipino Teleserye as a means to solving the country’s problems.In his tweet, Celdran said that the country does not have problems, just drama:Asked by The Adobo Chronicles what his concrete proposal would be to solve problems, he confidently said that all Filipino teleserye, including ABS-CBN’s ‘Ang Probinsiyano’ and GMA’s ‘Hindi Ko Kayang Iwan Ka’ should immediately go off the air.Celdran also said that Philippine TV networks should stop showing Tagalog-translated Korean drama.Problem solved! | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 24/05/2018 0:00 | https://adobochronicles.com/2018/05/24/carlos-celdran-proposes-an-end-to-all-filipino-teleserye/?share=email | Adobo Chronicles |
PHILIPPINE GOVERNMENT FACES TOTAL SHUT DOWN AS IMPEACHMENT CASES POUR IN | Juan Ponce Enrile, Bong Revilla, Jr. and Jinggoy Estrada are now in jail for alleged participation in the 10 Billion-peso pork barrel scam, while President NoyNoy Aquino faces impeachment complaints after the Philippine Supreme Court ruled that some of his actions under DAP violated the constitution. Now, Supreme Court Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Serena herself is being threatened with impeachment in connection with JDF.“So who is left to run the government?” This question is foremost in the minds of 100 Million Filipinos.Leading political experts are predicting that with a total government shut down, the country is left with a few options: convert to a monarchy, become a militaristic state or submit to the administrative rule of the Vatican. More tham 86 percent of Filipinos are Catholic.Incidentally, Pope Francis is scheduled to visit the Philippines next January. | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 06/08/2017 0:00 | https://adobochronicles.com/2014/08/06/philippine-government-faces-total-shut-down-as-impeachment-cases-pour-in/?share=email | Adobo Chronicles |
Dengvaxia debacle was not Duterte’s fault, requires more sober discussion | The whole problem with the Dengvaxia issue (and other issues of national consequence for that matter) is that the focus of commentators is on personalities and pointing fingers at them. It also does not help that the pre-eminent Opposition “thought leaders” like Jim Paredes are leading the thinking down such a moronic path…Who really allowed the continuation of the DOH program despite issuing a resolution two months earlier that the vaccine is dangerous. Hello Dr Ubial? This is under Duterte. Not under PNOY. FYI.What really should be discussed is the process that led to this debacle. Processes after all, transcend governments and are, supposedly, anchored to policy and legislation. So far, the only process issue proposed as having contributed to a health debacle that has allegedly put more than 700,000 Filipino children at risk is the manner with which the vaccine was procured and funded. Recall that Senator Richard Gordon earlier pointed out that procurement of the Dengvaxia vaccine by the DOH was not done using Congress-appropriated funds. He even went further to liken the method of funding of the project to the notorious Disbursement Acceleration Program (DAP) of the Aquino government where “budget savings” were used to fast track the funding of “priority” initiatives.The issue will not be resolved at the dismal intellectual levels where much of the “debate” is happening — even the best and brightest commenting on the issue are applying their partisan colours and masking accountability rather than looking out for what is relevant to ordinary Filipinos. Specifically, there are numbers to be crunched and objective facts that need to be highlighted above the emotionalism that is clouding the issue.Inquirer columnist Randy David extrudes a lengthy piece just to say, in effect, that mistakes are possible and that Filipinos just need to deal with it — specifically deal with a possible loss of 3.5 billion pesos on a dud product and 700,000 Filipino kids left at risk of the ill effects of a drug deployed en masse that, as it turns out, requires careful case-to-case evaluation by qualified physicians before administration is prescribed.Manuel L Quezon III who was an undersecretary under the administration of former President Benigno Simeon ‘BS’ Aquino III also in an Inquirer article for his part cited Brazil as an example of a government that has decided to proceed with their Dengvaxia programme even after the Sanofi announcement. Quezon provides a more informed premise to support more intelligent discussion around the issue and uses the Brazil example to illustrate the sort of thinking required such a discussion in the Philippine setting. Indeed, current Health Secretary Francisco Duque himself is among the more sober heads in the government of President Rodrigo Duterte calling for a more calm and mature discussion on the issue.That said, the fact that the Dengvaxia issue has become such a “trending” topic is enough cause to pause and reflect on the roots of this circus. The root cause has less to do with the arguments of the respective parties in this debate and has more to do with the emotionalism that tends to engulf commentary around issues like this. The lesson here is that, in discussing complex issues like these, the boys (and the celebrities) need to be separated from the men — the earlier left to the play area, and the latter given their place at the proverbial round table. | ['Oratio Imperata'] | 2017-12-06 07:33:04+00:00 | https://www.getrealphilippines.com/2017/12/dengvaxia-debacle-not-dutertes-fault-requires-sober-discussion/ | Get Real Philippines |
China’s second richest man Jack Ma expresses disappointment over slow internet connection in the Philippines | China’s second richest man and the founder of one of the largest E-commerce company in the world Jack Ma expressed his disappointment over slow internet connection in the Philippines.Mr. Ma who arrived in the Philippines yesterday said that he tested the internet speed in the Philippines, but the results that of his test is not impressive.He urged the government to improve the speed of the internet in the Philippines which considered as one of the slowest in the world.“I arrived late last night and tried to test the speed of [the]Philippine internet. It’s no good,” Ma said during his speech at the De La Salle University on Wednesday.“I encourage the government and entrepreneurship to improve the speed of the internet,” Ma added.The founder of Alibaba claimed that the world was entering the third technology revolution, it means that there would be around six billion people around the world using the internet in the next decade.He also believed that 80% of businesses will also be put online, like Alibaba.“It is the companies who make full use of tech who will win in the next 30 years,” Ma said.People in the Philippines blamed the telecommunications companies for the slow internet connection in the country, however, Jack Ma said that telcos should not be blamed for it, citing that China’s internet speed was much worse than the Philippines when he founded Alibaba.“Honestly it is unfair to blame anybody. Opportunities exist in areas where most people complain. When we started Alibaba, the internet in China was much worse than internet in the Philippines,” Ma said.“It is great for telecommunication companies to invest. This is the opportunity for everybody,” Ma said.The China’s richest man was invited to the De La Salle University and awarded him a degree of Doctor of Science for Technopreneurship Honoris Causa.As of writing, Jack Ma’s current net worth is US$46.9 billionThe internet speed problem in the Philippines made Filipinos suffered for almost a decade.South Korea, Hongkong and Singapore already got an average of 18-26 mbps average internet connection while the latest reports said that the Philippines got the slowest internet speed in the world.Filipinos are also paying the one of the most expensive internet services in the world.President Rodrigo Duterte even threatened the telecommunications company that if they would not improve the internet in the Philippines, he would let the foreign countries to establish business in the country to provide a better internet service for the people.“The only way to improve your service is bigyan kita ng kompitensiya,” President Rodrigo Duterte said during one of the episodes of ‘Sa Totoo Lang’ with Erwin Tulfo. | ['View All Posts Pinoytrending'] | 2017-10-25 12:44:18+08:00 | https://pinoytrending.altervista.org/second-china-richest-man-jack-ma-expresses-disappointment-slow-internet-connection-philippines/ | Pinoytrending Altervista |
International Criminal Court threat to charge Duterte violates Philippine sovereignty | Connect the dots:1. Last week, the yellow CHR Chairman Chito Gascon was in the Netherlands. He said this in the text message that he sent to Senator Dick Gordon, which Gordon read aloud at the last Senate hearing on EJKs that was aired on TV.2. During that Senate hearing, Leila de Lima spent a lot of time asking the PNP and PDEA about the procedures, forms, and documents used for Oplan Tokhang. It was almost like De Lima was looking for anything that she can hold up as “evidence” of state-sponsored killing (e.g. forms signed by Oplan Tokhang surrenderees who turned up dead later on; narco lists submitted by barangay captains that contained names of drug pushers who were eventually killed in police ops). Watch De Lima’s questioning from 4:26:50 of this video 3. Today, the ICC (International Criminal Court), which is based in the Netherlands, issued a statement that basically warns that it might file charges against President Duterte for inciting state-sponsored violence.4. Gascon and De Lima have been threatening to call in the ICC since President Duterte came to office. Some pro-Duterte online commentators have been saying for months that, since the yellows and their foreign co-plotters don’t have the numbers to stage another people power, they will follow the Africa template and use the ICC to remove President Duterte.I’m not an expert, just a news junkie, but common sense tells me it’s only a matter of time before the ICC files actual charges. After all, there’s a reason why all this noise about Duterte is being whipped up in the international media. Whether or not there’s actual evidence is beside the point. This isn’t about truth or justice. This is a power play.I think it would be better for President Duterte’s team to assume that the ICC case is a done deal, and plan ahead. The key is to make sure Leni Robredo is out of the equation, so President Duterte stays in control and no yellows take over even if an ICC case is filed. Duterte has a talent for turning his enemies’ attacks to his advantage. I won’t be surprised if he turns the tables on them once again.As a Filipino citizen, I’m enraged at the thought that any outside entity thinks it can trample over the sovereign will of the Filipino people—especially a self-righteous outside entity that is suffering from a lot of credibility issues of its own.Google “ICC credibility”, you’ll find it very interesting. Also, the ICC actually had to drop the charges they filed against President Kenyatta of Kenya in 2014. He is still the President of Kenya. Also worth reading about.-----------------------This is a GRP Featured Comment. Join the discussion | [] | 08/09/2017 0:00 | https://grpshorts.blogspot.com/2016/10/international-criminal-court-threat-to.html#comments | GRPundit |
Former Rodrigo Duterte supporter explains why he changed his mind after 'rape joke' video | I planned to vote for him before because of his no-nonsense approach and actions against crime and criminals in general, so he's the last person I'd expect to make a joke about thinking of committing a crime as barbaric and heinous as rape especially given the fact that he had long years of first hand experience seeing dead bodies of victims of such an act… I've seen the whole video of that speech and listened to the backstory. He had himself get taken hostage at knifepoint risking his life and limb, and he himself lead the offensive using his own Uzi firearm to eliminate the bad guys. Yes, I acknowledge that these are indeed heroic acts on his part worthy of recognition, but I still struggle to find a good explanation for that rape joke.So I've watched the full video of his apology. He told the whole story again and said a lot of things but I didn't get the answer I was hoping for. What he said was he wasn't making a joke, and it was just gutter language uttered out of anger and frustration, and he grew up in a place where people talk that way. Well, I get all that except for the not making a joke bit which sounds like an outright lie to me. It's very clear based on his overall demeanor and the transcripts from the viral video that he was making a joke about it. They can spin it any way they want but it's all obvious on the record that he was making a joke.An honest answer I could've lived with would've been, "I'm sorry for that joke. It was just my libido talking. I was thinking using my dick and in the process sounded like a dick. I have no excuse for this, I'm not perfect but I'm willing to do the dirty work to keep you all lazy assholes safe and clean." Something like that would've been somewhat okay instead of trying to justify it… He gave a half-assed apology in general and refused to apologize to a particular entity. He said he's sticking to his guns…I was looking for a little bit of courage in admitting he was wrong and a little bit of humility as these are somewhat traits becoming of a good leader but he has neither…. So I think it's best if he should just stick to his literal guns and continue his work in Davao. It might not be a smart decision to look up to him as a leader after all, and I'm just realizing right now that I might just be one of the many pinoys desperate for change that got bedazzled by the rugged charm of the Duterte brand of justice. I was wrong.The image stuck in my mind now is that SICK necrophilic joke coming not from a heroic crime buster but from the mouth of a dirty old man who took too much Viagra and have little morals. I'm voting for Sen. Santiago now.-----------------This is a GRP Featured Comment. Join the discussion!http://www.getrealphilippines.com/blog/2016/04/rodrigo-duterte-apologize-rape-joke-video/#comment-1652980 | [] | 10/07/2018 0:00 | https://grpshorts.blogspot.com/2016/04/former-rodrigo-duterte-supporter.html#comments | GRPundit |
#Democracy in the #Philippines is more about big names and less about big IDEAS | The supposed real value of democracy is that anyone with a real dream and vision can represent the people and set out to do this. The funny part is the Philippines has had those great mayors but guess who always ends up in the ballots in this great democratic setup of the country? Mostly inept leaders who captured the sympathy of the people who aren't well educated to understand that EXACT value of the democratic system! And the ones who did real practical effort make enough enemies to get themselves exposed and demonized.The country has never really voted anyone out peacefully nor have they ever given the full blessings to a leader. The 1986 Constitution was simply a peaceful takeover with the proper propaganda to run it. No one will say it that way because the winners can write history the way they want to. And the country has gone through at least two people power coups and numerous attempts. The same people who valued democracy so much that they forget to read the fine lines in the constitution that the leader is to serve six year terms and the lines for impeachment or to oust the leader out aren't clear cut, unless propagated otherwise. And they go collect themselves out the streets as a mob to complain about the performance of a leader because someone in media or word of mouth is helping perpetuate it.At the very least, LKY set out the rules for his people and despite how rigid or strict it could be in the beginning, his people grew to understand the practicality of it and realized the big picture of the results to be with it. Meanwhile the Filipino Democracy is about as resolute as a contract written on toilet paper because the people don't understand how the system works and in the end, its the big names they put into power that laugh their way to the bank.---------------This is a GRP Featured Comment. Join the discussion!http://getrealphilippines.com/blog/2015/03/lee-kuan-yew-and-the-singapore-he-built-is-proof-that-the-philippines-did-it-all-wrong/#comment-1196371 | [] | 30/01/2017 0:00 | https://grpshorts.blogspot.com/2015/06/democracy-in-philippines-is-more-about.html | GRPundit |
Actress Agot Isidro Designs Limited Edition Duterte Watch For Patek Philippe And Seiko | Many will recall when in October last year, Philippine actress Agot Isidro took to Twitter to criticize President Rodrigo Duterte, calling him a “psychopath.”The president had a classic response, saying that Isidro had a constitutional right to free expression.Well, Isidro took that constitutional right a step further in a timely fashion by designing a limited edition wrist watch which will be jointly manufactured and distributed by Swiss watch maker Patek Philippe and Japanese watch maker Seiko.Unconfirmed reports say that Filipino American millionaire and Duterte critic Loida Nicolas-Lewis is investing an undisclosed amount in this joint venture.The limited edition watch will be called “SeikoPatek.”Isidro and Nicolas-Lewis expect this new designer watch to be a psychopathic success.The watch hits the international market on February 1, 2017.(iReporter Kaizan C. contributed to this story) | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 25/01/2017 0:00 | https://adobochronicles.com/2017/01/25/actress-agot-isidro-designs-limited-edition-duterte-watch-for-patek-philippe-and-seiko/?share=email | Adobo Chronicles |
The Cry Babies of Philippine Media: Rappler And GMA News | First, it was Rappler that made a big hullabaloo about the fact that a political blog by a non-journalist entertainer has generated more social media engagement and following than its Maria Ressa-owned and foreign-funded news outlet.Rappler spent a lot of staff time and content space “analyzing” why Mocha Uson’s Facebook blog is significantly more popular. It went to the extent of blaming Facebook’s algorithms to justify the fact it is less read and followed by Filipino netizens.Now, another sinking news media, GMA news, is abandoning its very core purpose of reporting on news-worthy (not to mention fair and accurate) developments in the Philippines by harnessing its resources to police the Internet. It recently launched what it called “Hindi Tama,” which supposedly is out to call the public’s attention on “fake” or “inaccurate” news.It is a sad state of Philippine news media when “legitimate” news outlets like GMA and Rappler would rather spend their time attacking Internet information sources that they feel make them totally irrelevant and insignificant.Expect all the other biased news media like ABS-CBN and Inquirer to follow suit.Long live citizen media! | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 31/10/2016 0:00 | https://adobochronicles.com/2016/10/31/the-cry-babies-of-philippine-media-rappler-and-gma-news/ | Adobo Chronicles |
SJ MERCURY NEWS, WASHINGTON POST THREATEN TO SUE THE ADOBO CHRONICLES | It looks like the San Jose Mercury News and The Washington Post are both taking The Adobo Chronicles very seriously.Both newspapers have sent separate notices to the attorneys of The Adobo Chronicles that they are about to file defamation charges in federal court against the increasingly popular news parody Internet site and its newly-released book version. (Disclosure: The Adobo Chronicles fired all of its attorneys months ago.)The Post is suing for damages because of a news article published in The Adobo Chronicles alleging that Amazon, whose owner recently purchased the paper, will use old newspaper copies of The Post to wrap items bought on Amazon.com.Mercury News, on the other hand is suing because the cover and copyright page of the newly-released book version of The Adobo Chronicles feature photographs of the paper shaped as a hat and as a cone-shaped wrapper for garlic peanuts (adobo peanuts).The publisher of The Adobo Chronicles refused to issue a statement in reaction to the impending lawsuits, saying that “we don’t comment on any issue that is under investigation.” | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 14/10/2016 0:00 | https://adobochronicles.com/2013/10/14/sj-mercury-news-washington-post-threaten-to-sue-the-adobo-chronicles/#respond | Adobo Chronicles |
MAN SUSPECTED OF CARJACKING A HEARSE PLEADS GUILTY TO A LESSER CHARGE: CASKET THEFT | A man allegedly stole a hearse that contained a casket during a funeral in South Park Saturday morning, according to Los Angeles Police Department officials.The hearse was stolen from the Ebenezer Baptist Church, located at 4901 Avalon Blvd. in South L.A., pictured, on Dec. 27, 2014.Witnesses said an older man climbed into the unoccupied hearse and drove off. The vehicle’s motor was running before he entered it. Funeral attendees then followed the hearse, managed to get the man to pull over, and eventually recovered the funeral car and casket. The car thief was apprehended by L.A. police.Appearing before a judge on Monday, the carjacking suspect pleaded not guilty to auto theft, saying it was never his intention to steal the funeral car.He, however, pleaded guilty to a lesser charge: stealing a casket.Because the casket contained a human body at the time of the theft, prosecutors are preparing a new charge: kidnapping.Only in L.A.! | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 30/12/2017 0:00 | https://adobochronicles.com/2014/12/30/man-suspected-of-carjacking-a-hearse-pleads-guilty-to-a-lesser-charge-casket-theft/#respond | Adobo Chronicles |
Noynoy Aquino’s legacy of patronage politics weakened Philippine democratic institutions | The upcoming Presidential Elections in the Philippines is getting a lot of Filipinos excited. They are excited because, one, the incumbent President Benigno Simeon Aquino is finally stepping down. That means the people will no longer have to put up with idiotic motherhood statements in Presidential speeches and press releases. The people have had enough hearing the President mention his late father and mother and their so-called “sacrifices” that arguably only amounted to the deterioration of Philippine society’s values. More importantly, with the departure of BS Aquino, there will be, cross your fingers, less blame-game and more pro-active governance in the years ahead.Second, the election is giving Filipinos another opportunity to vote for a new leader who can give them hope – hope for a better future, I suppose. I know, it sounds like a title for a Star Wars film but BS Aquino’s stint in Malacanang has indeed forced some people to “awaken” from their stupor. Just how many are going to use the power of their mind to help them decide who the best candidate to vote for is anyone’s guess. If the past is any indication, some voters will go for whoever is popular in the surveys; some will accept bribes or sell their votes to anyone willing to give them loose change and then there are also some who will simply vote for whoever their religious leader will dictate for them to write on the ballot paper. There’s no hope for them, unfortunately.The behavior of the majority of Filipino voters is what they often refer to as the tyranny of the majority. Since Filipinos are generally emotional people, instead of using reason, they easily become enamored or are gullible to the sweet talk or emotional blackmail individuals running for public office use on them. The few who use their critical analysis faculties are helpless against the majority’s irrational behavior and have no choice but to live with the consequence of the majority’s decisions.Yes, the problem in the Philippines has less to do with the tyranny of the few but more to do with the tyranny of the majority – those who give power to the few members of the elite or oligarchy. Like what was said before, democracy only works when the majority voters are informed and educated on the current issues that affect their lives and their future. That is not the case in the Philippines. A lot of Filipinos either choose to ignore the problems or simply believe the misinformation being fed to them by the same public servants who dupe them over and over again.In the Philippines, there is this belief that only the “corrupt” politicians are to blame for the current state of the nation. Most Filipinos do not realize that they actually need to monitor how their politicians do their jobs and call out their bad behavior. The lack of outrage from the public is the reason why politicians get away with their incompetence and criminal activities.In other societies, BS Aquino and his cabinet secretaries, whose decisions and incompetence in the past have resulted in mismanagement of billions of pesos of public funds and deaths of thousands of people, would have at least been ousted if not jailed or hanged. But since the majority of the Filipino people are still beholden to the Aquino name, the President and his allies are still enjoying their stay in power as if they had done nothing wrong during their entire term in office. BS Aquino even had the audacity to say in his recent speech that his “Daang Matuwid” or straight path policy is what will propel the Philippines from Third World to First.That kind of talk – something that sounds like it came out of his behind – is what the gullible crowds fall for and fail to question. Never mind that Daang Matuwid hasn’t resulted in anything significant. BS Aquino’s straight path policy does not include strengthening institutions and reforming old policies that hold things back from moving forward. A lot of his policies made things worse for Filipinos.As a matter of fact, BS Aquino’s anything goes policy weakened the country’s institutions especially when he trampled on the rights of his political enemies. His patronage politics was the reason the condition of public facilities and services like the train system went from bad to worse. There were times when only five trains were operational due to insufficient maintenance. Patronage politics is also to blame for the Manila International Airport getting a bad rap due to much-pubicized scams involving airport personnel victimizing travellers. Despite all these fiascoes, no one has been sacked or prosecuted among his allies in his cabinet.BS Aquino may be stepping down from the Presidency but the situation in the Philippines could remain the same since most of the candidates are still allied with the incumbent. Senator and aspiring President Grace Poe has always said that she considers BS Aquino a friend. He gave her the opportunity to enter Philippine politics as chairperson of the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board in 2010 even when she was still a US citizen. Vice President and Presidential Candidate Jejomar Binay is practically part of the Aquino family even as Binay is persecuted by BS Aquino’s own Liberal Party. Binay is still indebted to the Aquinos because the late former President Cory Aquino paved the way for the Binays to rule Makati City for three decades.Even Davao City Mayor and another Presidential candidate Rodrigo Duterte is said to be indebted to the Aquino family. It was said that it was also Cory who appointed Duterte as OIC mayor of Davao City in 1986 and paved the way for the Duterte dynasty in Davao. That could explain why we hardly hear Duterte say “Putang ina mo Noynoy!” despite his displeasure at the way the current government is being run.So, even if BS Aquino’s official ally Presidential candidate Mar Roxas doesn’t win, the President seems to be in good hands if ever one of the other popular Presidential candidates mentioned wins the Presidency. Such is the power of the “dark side”. The Filipino people can only watch as the members of the oligarchy take turns sitting on the main chair in Malacanang.The only way to change the way these politicians behave is for people to demand more from them and make them realize that the Presidency is not an entitlement but a privilege – a privilege to serve the people. Now that’s something Filipinos should be excited about. | [] | 2016-01-04 14:16:06+00:00 | https://www.getrealphilippines.com/2016/01/noynoy-aquinos-legacy-of-patronage-politics-weakened-philippine-democratic-institutions/ | Get Real Philippines |
Leni Robredo Criticizes Japan For Offering To Help Rebuild Marawi | Who can forget Leni Robredo’s bold suggestion to preserve the ruins of the terrorist siege on Marawi City? The Vice President’s brilliant idea was met with both praise and criticism.But now, Robredo is criticizing the government of Japan for its offer to help the Philippines rebuild war-torn Marawi.The offer was made during President Rodrigo Duterte’s second official visit to Japan.In a statement issued exclusively to Rappler, Inquirer, ABS-CBN, GMA 7 and The Adobo Chronicles, Robredo lamented the fact that foreign governments like Japan are interfering with the internal affairs of the Philippines.”We are independent and we should have the exclusive right to determine what’s best for our country and people,” Robredo said. | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 30/10/2017 0:00 | https://adobochronicles.com/2017/10/30/leni-robredo-criticizes-japan-for-offering-to-help-rebuild-marawi/?share=email | Adobo Chronicles |
OWNER OF UNIT IN EDSA CONDO DEVELOPMENT CONNECTED TO MRT SAYS HE WAS MISLED | An advertising promo for Pioneer Woodlands features Will, a young professional who says it’s easy to go to places because his home is directly connected to the MRT, Metro Manila’s light railway system.Home is an apartment unit in a 6-tower development situated right in the middle of thriving EDSA. Its direct link to the BONI station of MRT-3 makes this development one of the most coveted addresses in Metro Manila, according to the company’s web site.“Get on the railway of lifestyle enjoyment! Let this address take you off space hindrances and on to the city’s best places in a swift,” says the promo for Pioneer Woodlands.The Adobo Chronicles caught up with Will on his way out of his new condo to catch the next MRT train bound for Makati. He couldn’t believe his eyes when he saw the long lines of commuters trying to get to the ticket booths and train platforms.“I’ve been duped,” he exclaimed. | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 20/10/2017 0:00 | https://adobochronicles.com/2015/10/20/owner-of-unit-in-edsa-condo-development-connected-to-mrt-says-he-was-misled/?share=email | Adobo Chronicles |
LOOK: Lolo Digong meets Stonefish the newest member of Duterte family | After President Rodrigo Duterte visited Visayas, he quickly flew to Davao City to see the newest member of the Duterte family.The President expressed his happiness and excitement after he heard that his daughter Davao City Mayor Inday-Sara Duterte already gave birth to Stonefish “Marco Digong” Duterte.Head of the Presidential Management Staff Christopher “Bong” Go updated the supporters of President Duterte about what happened during the visit of Lolo Digong in the hospital where Mayor Inday-Sara gave birth.The photo posted by Mr. Go showed how happy was the President when he saw his grandson.Some Netizens even said that Stonefish looked like President Rodrigo Duterte.According to Malacañang, the birth of Stonefish would strengthen President Rodrigo Duterte in fighting illegal drugs. | ['View All Posts Pinoytrending'] | 2017-03-03 01:18:09+08:00 | https://pinoytrending.altervista.org/look-lolo-digong-meets-stonefish-newest-member-duterte-family/ | Pinoytrending Altervista |
HALLMARK FACES COPYRIGHT LAWSUIT AND CHARGES OF HOMOPHOBIA OVER “DECK THE HALLS” | Most everyone who believes in Christmas grew up singing the carol, “Deck The Halls.” It is of Welsh origin, dating back to the sixteenth century. The Welsh lyrics were penned by John Jones Talhaiarn with English words by Scottish musician Thomas Oliphant.Now, the Kansas-based Hallmark, makers of the famous Hallmark greeting cards, has changed the lyrics of the Christmas carol on its new design of a Christmas-themed sweater ornament it is marketing. Instead of the words, “Don we now our gay apparel,” Hallmark changed it to “Don we now our fun apparel.” This prompted the estates of Talhaiarn and Oliphant to sue Hallmark for copyright infringement.But the troubles of the card company doesn’t end there. Today, the LGBT organization, Human Rights Campaign (HRC), accused Hallmark of being biased and homophobic. “It’s clearly an effort on the part of the company to banish “gay” not only from the Christmas carol, but from the face of this earth,” an HRC spokesperson said.Hallmark defended the change saying, “When the lyrics to ‘Deck the Halls’ were translated from Gaelic and published in English back in the 1800s, the word ‘gay’ meant festive or merry. Today it has multiple meanings, which we thought could leave our intent open to misinterpretation.”Few people were buying Hallmark’s argument, but it remains to be seen as to how many people will actually buy the ornament.Meanwhile, the San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus just announced that it will continue to use the traditional lyrics when it sings “Deck the Halls” during the sing-along portion of its annual “Home for the Holidays” Christmas concert at the historical Castro Theater. No kidding. | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 01/11/2016 0:00 | https://adobochronicles.com/2013/11/01/hallmark-faces-copyright-lawsuit-and-charges-of-homophobia-over-deck-the-halls/ | Adobo Chronicles |
“Can we Americans borrow him for a while?” President Duterte got a support from an American who lives in the Philippines | Not all foreigners hate the President of the Philippines. An American who lives in the Philippines for almost 30 years posted a letter on Facebook, expressed his support to the newly-elected President of the Philippines, Rodrigo Roa Duterte.John Parsons, an American living in Baguio City, noticed that President Duterte always got negative news from the international media. Parsons also believes that Duterte is a real President that Filipinos must be proud of.Parsons, explained how the President of the Philippines handling China very carefully and trying to avoid any hostile acts for the safety of the nation. He also lauds the President for defending the sovereignty of the Philippines.He believes that Filipinos must celebrate because a President like Duterte serves in our country.He also jokingly asked if Americans can borrow Duterte when his term finished in 2022.“When Mr. Duterte’s term is finished in 2022, can we Americans borrow him for a while?” Parsons said to his post.The letter got thousands of likes and shares from the Netizens and they were happy that some Americans understands the side of the President of the Philippines. | ['View All Posts Pinoytrending'] | 2016-09-19 00:03:21+08:00 | https://pinoytrending.altervista.org/can-americans-borrow-president-duterte-got-support-american-lives-philippines/ | Pinoytrending Altervista |
Duterte willing to give the 211 Million Pesos to Trillianes if the Senator proven the allegation against him | The PDP-Laban Standard Bearer Mayor Duterte is facing another challenge and now it’s about transparency.Sen. Trillanes is now throwing allegation against the Davao City Mayor, he said that the Punisher is just pretending to be a poor man and revealed that the Punisher is allegedly hiding a 211 Million Pesos in his hidden account.The Davao City Mayor denied it and said he the 211 Million Peso bank account is not exist.According to the spokesperson of Mayor Duterte,Peter Laviñia, the Davao Mayor is willing to give the 211 Million Pesos to Senator Trillianes if the allegation against him was proven.“Sabi niya ibibigay pa nga nya yung pera kay Trillanes” Peter Laviñia said to Cheryl Cosim of News5The supporters of Mayor Duterte believes, that it’s impossible that the Davao City Mayor can give 211 Million Pesos to Trillanes because his 2 BPI account is only having thousands of pesos.The Davao Mayor said to Sen. Trillanes that he must file an affidavit first and he promised that he will revealed his bank account to the public if the Senator already filed it.Some analyst also said that this issue will only give little effect to the Davao City Mayor, because the election is already near and many people will believe that this issues that thrown to the top Presidential candidate is already pure black propaganda. | ['View All Posts Pinoytrending'] | 2016-04-28 17:46:18+08:00 | https://pinoytrending.altervista.org/duterte-willing-give-211-million-pesos-trillianes-senator-proven-allegation/ | Pinoytrending Altervista |
A Traitor in Malacañang? Media Security Usec. Egco usurps Sec. Andanar’s authority | Usec. Egco, the Filipino People shall not allow the Presidential Task Force on Media Security to become a tool of the Media Cartel.“To debunk rumors and fake news, the Philippine National Police, a member of the Task Force, said it has not served a warrant of arrest to Aznar.”The Imaginary Demonic Strawman Big Media essentially created a demon by misrepresenting my statements, which was that the Armed Forces has the option to arrest Aznar for endangering our troops in Marawi. It’s one thing to say that the AFP has the option, and it’s a totally different thing to say that the AFP will indeed exercise it.The problem, however, is thatTo make matters worse, PTFoMS Usec. Joel Egco, a presidential appointee and former president of the National Press Club [The PTFoMS essentially allowed itself to be used by Big Media to forward its desperate agenda of de-legitimizing independent social media publishers like me, at a time when Big Media companies continue to lose influence as their social media engagement figures continue to dwindle [Published using the agency’s official letterhead, the PTFoMS statement is curiously unsigned, which is uncharacteristic of official press statements from the government.There’s something fishy going on. Big Media essentially created a demon by misrepresenting my statements, which was that the Armed Forces has the option to arrest Aznar for endangering our troops in Marawi. It’s one thing to say that the AFP has the option, and it’s a totally different thing to say that the AFP will indeed exercise it.The problem, however, is that PR-operators-turned-journalists , such as Bubby Dacer protégé Inday Espina-Varona [ FB: Varona ], echoed this imaginary accusation as if it’s some Bible Truth.To make matters worse, PTFoMS Usec. Joel Egco, a presidential appointee and former president of the National Press Club [ MT ], allowed himself to be used as the exorcist of this imaginary demon, as I pointed this out in a strongly-worded June 22 statement addressed to Usec. Egco [ TP: Egco ].The PTFoMS essentially allowed itself to be used by Big Media to forward its desperate agenda of de-legitimizing independent social media publishers like me, at a time when Big Media companies continue to lose influence as their social media engagement figures continue to dwindle [ TP: Media Wars Facebook Insights ].Published using the agency’s official letterhead, the PTFoMS statement is curiously unsigned, which is uncharacteristic of official press statements from the government.Who issues PTFoMS statements? The Presidential Task Force on Media Security exists by virtue of President Rodrigo Duterte’s Administrative Order No. 1, entitled “Creating the Presidential Task Force on Violations of the Right to Life, Liberty and Security of the Members of the Media” [According to A.O. 1, Section 5:SECTION 5. The Presidential Task Force Spokesperson. The Secretary of the PCOO alone shall be authorized to make public statements on matters concerning the activities of the Presidential Task Force. Unless otherwise ordered by the Secretary of the PCOO, the Executive Director may also make public pronouncements but only on matters related to the administrative functions of the Presidential Task Force. A.O. 1 Sec. 5 categorically states that PCOO Secretary Martin Andanar ALONE is allowed by law to issue public statements, save for administrative functions. However, the June 22 PTFoMS press statement is not about an administrative function.The problem, however, is that it is not in Sec. Andanar’s character to issue such kinds of statements, so it appears that somebody may have usurped the PCOO secretary’s authority.In response to an inquiry on the matter, Sec. Andanar said:“For the record… I was not aware about Usec. Egco's press release… (and)… There was no one from PCOO during the deliberation of Egco et. Al.” Situations like these are precisely the reason why AO 1 Sec. 5 exists. Every press statement that the PCOO releases goes through a meticulous vetting and approval process to make sure that it is in consonance with the directives of the President.However, it appears that one or a few overeager people inside PTFoMS wants to take over Andanar’s responsibilities, something that is not only unethical, but also illegal.Egco does a Pontius Pilate The bigger problem? AO 1, plus the statement’s styling, makes it appear that it was Andanar who issued the statement, which is NOT the case.Alright, it’s time to contact Egco.The Presidential Task Force on Media Security exists by virtue of President Rodrigo Duterte’s Administrative Order No. 1, entitled “Creating the Presidential Task Force on Violations of the Right to Life, Liberty and Security of the Members of the Media” [ GovPH ].According to A.O. 1, Section 5:A.O. 1 Sec. 5 categorically states that PCOO Secretary Martin Andanar ALONE is allowed by law to issue public statements, save for administrative functions. However, the June 22 PTFoMS press statement is not about an administrative function.The problem, however, is that it is not in Sec. Andanar’s character to issue such kinds of statements, so it appears that somebody may have usurped the PCOO secretary’s authority.In response to an inquiry on the matter, Sec. Andanar said:Situations like these are precisely the reason why AO 1 Sec. 5 exists. Every press statement that the PCOO releases goes through a meticulous vetting and approval process to make sure that it is in consonance with the directives of the President.However, it appears that one or a few overeager people inside PTFoMS wants to take over Andanar’s responsibilities, something that is not only unethical, but also illegal.The bigger problem? AO 1, plus the statement’s styling, makes it appear that it was Andanar who issued the statement, which is NOT the case.Egco: Two nights ago, dinala ng NUJP sa Task Force ‘yung tungkol kay Aznar. Finorward ko kay (PCOO Asec) yung complaint ng NUJP… talagang ire-raise nila. You know what I did? Ayan, nakikita ni (SMO) ha? Sabi ko kay (PCOO Asec), puwede nating gawin is hindi tamaan si TP.I reminded Usec. Egco of AO 1 Sec 5 then said that any statement from the Task Force shall be construed as coming from Sec. Andanar.TP: Let’s not kid ourselves. Hindi man ako pinangalan dito, ako pinatatamaan nito. At ngayong binasa ng readers ko ang statement, alam nilang ako ‘yon. So ang tanong lang po, sir, inallow ba kayo ni Secretary Andanar na i-publish ito?Egco: RJ, I’d like to clarify. Eto ha… please believe me and you can verify from sources… not a single period, not a single dot (in the statement was from me).Egco goes full Pontius Pilate TP: So let me ask you sir. You consulted with NPC, NUJP, lahat na ‘yon. Why did you not consult me?Egco: It was a meeting. Noong pinag-uusapan yung kay Aznar, I was outside. Noong pumasok ako, sabi ko, ‘Ano na ‘yung agenda?’… It was not my decision.TP: So whose decision was it to publish the statement?Egco: It was the decision of the entire body, RJ… You have to be there in the meeting to (fully appreciate the facts)… There’s an urgency, according to them.TP: Then why didn’t you call me? I’m awake 19 hours a day.Egco: RJ, please, ganito ha, trust me…TP: Eh sir, you cannot say that I should just trust you. Let’s talk professionally here… What’s clear here is that... it was referring to the issue that I have with NUJP. My article two days ago reached one million hits. (Practically) the entire Philippines knows about it.Egco: Actually, ako mismo, hindi ko nakita ang post ni Aznar, hindi ko nakita ‘yung banatan niyo o yung ah… reaction mo ‘don. Believe me, hindi.TP: So why did you allow this to be published e wala pala sa inyo lahat ng info?Egco: Decision ‘yon ng body… If we’re going to do this, if we’re going to do that. If you’re going to ask me, ako siyempre, ayoko. Alright? But I have to ask the body, it’s a collective decision... to issue the statement na walang sisisihin…I begged to differ, and I started reading to him the PTFoMS press statement, then he interjected.Egco: Sabi nila (the press), there are memes with a picture daw ni Jes Aznar at nakalagay “Maute Supporter” coming from many… mga ganon... kako hindi ko nakikita but kung ganoong kadelikado… If he needs police protection, I’ll provide it.I searched both [NONE WENT VIRAL. Yes, the PTFoMS essentially condemned social media even if the evidence is imaginary.I contacted Usec. Egco to clarify the matter. Present in the conversation was a social media officer (SMO) of the PCOO, so if Egco disputes any of the following quotes, that SMO can confirm if they're true or simply made up.Two nights ago, dinala ng NUJP sa Task Force ‘yung tungkol kay Aznar. Finorward ko kay (PCOO Asec) yung complaint ng NUJP… talagang ire-raise nila. You know what I did? Ayan, nakikita ni (SMO) ha? Sabi ko kay (PCOO Asec), puwede nating gawin is hindi tamaan si TP.Let’s not kid ourselves. Hindi man ako pinangalan dito, ako pinatatamaan nito. At ngayong binasa ng readers ko ang statement, alam nilang ako ‘yon. So ang tanong lang po, sir, inallow ba kayo ni Secretary Andanar na i-publish ito?RJ, I’d like to clarify. Eto ha… please believe me and you can verify from sources… not a single period, not a single dot (in the statement was from me).So let me ask you sir. You consulted with NPC, NUJP, lahat na ‘yon. Why did you not consult me?It was a meeting. Noong pinag-uusapan yung kay Aznar, I was outside. Noong pumasok ako, sabi ko, ‘Ano na ‘yung agenda?’… It was not my decision.So whose decision was it to publish the statement?It was the decision of the entire body, RJ… You have to be there in the meeting to (fully appreciate the facts)… There’s an urgency, according to them.Then why didn’t you call me? I’m awake 19 hours a day.RJ, please, ganito ha, trust me…Eh sir, you cannot say that I should just trust you. Let’s talk professionally here… What’s clear here is that... it was referring to the issue that I have with NUJP. My article two days ago reached one million hits. (Practically) the entire Philippines knows about it.Actually, ako mismo, hindi ko nakita ang post ni Aznar, hindi ko nakita ‘yung banatan niyo o yung ah… reaction mo ‘don. Believe me, hindi.So why did you allow this to be published e wala pala sa inyo lahat ng info?Decision ‘yon ng body… If we’re going to do this, if we’re going to do that. If you’re going to ask me, ako siyempre, ayoko. Alright? But I have to ask the body, it’s a collective decision... to issue the statement na walang sisisihin…Sabi nila (the press), there are memes with a picture daw ni Jes Aznar at nakalagay “Maute Supporter” coming from many… mga ganon... kako hindi ko nakikita but kung ganoong kadelikado… If he needs police protection, I’ll provide it.I searched both [ Twitter ] and [ Facebook ] for such memes.Egco exculpates Andanar Egco: Sabi nila, ‘Hindi, yung mga threats ng mga… oo e… nung mga netizens, no? Not you! In fact, hindi binanggit ang pangalan mo. Yung mga netizens grabe na… The one who was doing all the talking yesterday was Joe Torres… yung representative ng NPC.At this point, it appears to me that the mainstream journalists are actually commandeering the PTFoMS meeting, in violation of AO 1 Sec 2, which states that the media organizations serve only as resource persons and observers.TP: Noong naglabas kayo ng press statement, ang template na ginamit ninyo, nakalagay, Chairman Aguirre, Co-chairman Andanar, Executive Director ikaw po… Hindi po rito sinasabi na ang nagsulat pala nito ay ‘yung mga journalists na yan. Pag nilabas itong statement na ito sir, pangalan ninyo, ni Andanar, at ni Aguirre ang nakasalpak dito.Egco: Ah, hindi kasi, iyan yung official letterhead ng Task Force… May imprimatur ‘yan ng Task Force, not me.TP: Eto sir, categorical na lang po. Correct me if I’m wrong. Yes or no lang po. Did Martin allow this?Egco: He was not there yesterday. Ang represented doon, DoJ was there… So si Sec Martin, ano… Si…TP: So Sec. Martin is out of this?Egco: Yes, yes, yes. He is, he is, he is (out of this).Thus, it’s as clear as day that the PTFoMS issued a statement despite Andanar having the sole authority to issue such.TP: Saan po bang part ng Administrative Order 1 nag-a-allow ng exceptions to the rule (na si Sec. Martin lang ang puwedeng mag-issue ng mga statements? You see, mainstream media has been screaming, “Rule of Law! Rule of Law!” for the past year, and this is what the Rule of Law dictates. So gusto ko lang po… kailangan ko lang ang enabling law which allows that body to bypass AO 1, to bypass the orders of the President.Egco: We did not actually bypass SMMA (Andanar)… Of course, andoon ang chair, andoon ang lahat, everybody there, making the policy kasi e… kumbaga, kung ako masusunod, RJ, of course, ayokong mag-release ng kung anu-ano.Statement released despite Andanar’s absence TP: So bakit niyo ni-release?Egco: Iyon kasi ang decision ng body.TP: Sabihin na natin na powerless kayo sa decision (ng PTFoMS as a whole)… If were to sue someone for violating the Revised Penal Code, should I be suing you, or should I be suing them?Egco: E I think it’s the decision of the Task Force kasi… Ganito kasi, pag nakita mo yung mga statements ko before, may reference yon if it was my own statement, na ipapaalam ko kay Secretary. TP: Ang issue ko dito, did we follow the law in the issuance of this statement? Kasi we can argue all day about what’s ethical and what’s not e kaya lang, magde-deadlock lang tayo don. So the question boils down to who violated what (law).Egco: Sa issuance non, dahil decision nga yon ng entire body…TP: O sige sir, I think I’ve heard your side and I’ll take your word for what it is, and I’ll just do what I can do from my end. Kasi sir, social media publishers are not very happy with what he task force did. So.. ehh.. ganun talaga.Egco: We will issue a clarificatory ano…TP: Naku sir, e kumonsulta ka muna kay Sec. Martin… magtu-two counts ka ng (Usurpation of Authority).Egco and SMO laughed.TP: E totoo di ba? Magtu-two counts ka.To clarify the issue, I have lodged an eFoI request for documents revising Administrative Order No. 1 Section 5 [ eFoI ]. In the request's description, I specifically said:I would like to request for any document issued after the October 2016 issuance of Administrative Order No. 1 that effectively amends AO 1 Sec. 5, or the clause that reserves solely to the PCOO Secretary the authority to issue non-administrative public statements on behalf of the Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS).I would like to know if there are any subsequently-issued law or regulation that enables anyone other than the PCOO Sec. to serve as PTFoMS spokesperson or to execute all or part of the PTFoMS spokesperson's responsibilities as detailed in AO 1 Sec 5.FoI request for documents revising of AO 1 Sec 5The Legal Issues Before I cite potential violations of existing laws, let me state for the record that Egco’s ignorance of Administrative Order No. 1, the exact same document that created his position, is alarming. Should we entrust media security to someone who does not have a clear understanding of what his Executive Director position entails, of what he can and cannot do?President Duterte, please rethink this particular appointment.Now, let’s move on to the legal issues. I consulted with my lawyer-friends to analyze the situation, and this is what we have come up with, so far. Note that his is not an exhaustive list of possible violations, but a mere preview of what may happen should anyone pursue legal remedies.Also note that I have lodged an FoI request for the resolutions issued during the meetings related to the controversial TPFoMS press statement. I also requested for the attendance during those meetings and if possible, the minutes of the meeting that are relevant to the issue at hand [ eFoI ].FoI request for PTFoMS documentsSo now, let’s go.1: Grave Abuse of Discretion The hastily issued PTFoMS’ press statement, in consideration of the surrounding circumstances and the mention of my name in the NUJP complaint from which it was based, is clearly a violation of my constitutional right to due process, a right that every veteran journalist, like Usec and former National Press Club president Egco, should be totally aware of.As PTFoMS’ executive director, Egco’s tasks include ensuring that all applicable laws, rules, and regulations are followed in everything that PTFoMS does, and that includes ensuring that I, along with all the social media users referred to by the NUJP complaint, be given the benefit of due process.Egco willfully neglected to even attempt to conduct an investigation into the complaint. Egco willfully decided not to raise this issue during the PTFoMS meeting and thus allowed the PTFoMS to issue a blanket indictment of social media users for an accusation with no supporting evidence.Egco did not even bother to contact me – or anyone else in Social Media – for the other side of the issue, effectively abridging our right to Free Speech.This amounts to the administrative violation of Grave Abuse of Discretion [ The hastily issued PTFoMS’ press statement, in consideration of the surrounding circumstances and the mention of my name in the NUJP complaint from which it was based, is clearly a violation of my constitutional right to due process, a right that every veteran journalist, like Usec and former National Press Club president Egco, should be totally aware of.As PTFoMS’ executive director, Egco’s tasks include ensuring that all applicable laws, rules, and regulations are followed in everything that PTFoMS does, and that includes ensuring that I, along with all the social media users referred to by the NUJP complaint, be given the benefit of due process.Egco willfully neglected to even attempt to conduct an investigation into the complaint. Egco willfully decided not to raise this issue during the PTFoMS meeting and thus allowed the PTFoMS to issue a blanket indictment of social media users for an accusation with no supporting evidence.Egco did not even bother to contact me – or anyone else in Social Media – for the other side of the issue, effectively abridging our right to Free Speech.This amounts to the administrative violation of Grave Abuse of Discretion [ BatasNatin ] that may be considered grounds for his dismissal from his government position.2: Violation of Anti-graft and Corrupt Practices Act Despite this, Usec. Egco allowed the illegal issuance of the PTFoMS press statement, in violation of Section 3(e) of the Anti-graft and Corrupt Practices Act [“Causing any undue injury to any party… in the discharge of his official administrative or judicial functions through manifest partiality, evident bad faith or gross inexcusable negligence…” The issuance of the illegal press statement is meant as an attempt not only to intimidate me and other social media users, but also to cause injury to my reputation when Egco, as the Executive Director of the PTFoMS, demonstrated manifest partiality in favor of the Big Media complainants.Why manifest partiality?Because social media publishers, by all means, are also media workers. Thus, it is within the PTFoMS’ mandate to protect social media publishers like me, just like how it protects mainstream journalists. Despite this, Egco decided to side with Big Media, to the detriment of social media publishers like ThinkingPinoy.I am an independent blogger. But just like mainstream journalists from Big Media, my success relies heavily on the goodwill of people, i.e. my reputation.Unfortunately, the complainant NUJP, along with Big Media in general, possibly out of insecurity arising from its dwindling influence, has been attacking the reputation of independent publishers like me, as evidenced by NUJP’s injudicious and capricious use of the term “fake news” to refer to the work of independent publishers.Thus, a rift exists between Big Media, where NUJP belongs, and Independent Media, where I and many other social media publishers identify with. And in this case, Egco demonstrated manifest partiality in favor of the former.The illegally-issued PTFoMS, in consideration of the surrounding circumstances, caused injury to my reputation. i.e. injury to property, as it has been argued that by legal scholars that reputation may be considered property in virtual economies [Relevant clauses of RA 3019 provides the penalty of imprisonment for 6-15 years and perpetual disqualification from public office for this violation.3: Usurpation of Authority or Official Functions Despite this, Usec. Egco allowed the illegal issuance of the PTFoMS press statement, in violation of Section 3(e) of the Anti-graft and Corrupt Practices Act [ RA 3019 ], the relevant part of which reads:The issuance of the illegal press statement is meant as an attempt not only to intimidate me and other social media users, but also to cause injury to my reputation when Egco, as the Executive Director of the PTFoMS, demonstrated manifest partiality in favor of the Big Media complainants.Why manifest partiality?Because social media publishers, by all means, are also media workers. Thus, it is within the PTFoMS’ mandate to protect social media publishers like me, just like how it protects mainstream journalists. Despite this, Egco decided to side with Big Media, to the detriment of social media publishers like ThinkingPinoy.I am an independent blogger. But just like mainstream journalists from Big Media, my success relies heavily on the goodwill of people, i.e. my reputation.Unfortunately, the complainant NUJP, along with Big Media in general, possibly out of insecurity arising from its dwindling influence, has been attacking the reputation of independent publishers like me, as evidenced by NUJP’s injudicious and capricious use of the term “fake news” to refer to the work of independent publishers.Thus, a rift exists between Big Media, where NUJP belongs, and Independent Media, where I and many other social media publishers identify with. And in this case, Egco demonstrated manifest partiality in favor of the former.The illegally-issued PTFoMS, in consideration of the surrounding circumstances, caused injury to my reputation. i.e. injury to property, as it has been argued that by legal scholars that reputation may be considered property in virtual economies [ Blocher 2009 ].Relevant clauses of RA 3019 provides the penalty of imprisonment for 6-15 years and perpetual disqualification from public office for this violation.In light of AO 1, the illegally issued press statement, which bears no signatures, shall be construed by the public as a document whose legitimacy emanates from the person authorized to issue it, i.e. Secretary Andanar.But we all know Andanar had nothing to do with the said document.That is, Egco allowed the issuance of the press statement, a statement that per AO 1 gives the impression that it was Andanar who issued it, despite the fact that the latter did not.Egco violated Article 177 of the Revised Penal Code [Art. 177. Usurpation of authority or official functions. — Any person who shall… under pretense of official position, shall perform any act pertaining to any… public officer of the Philippine Government… without being lawfully entitled to do so, shall suffer the penalty of prision correccional in its minimum and medium periods. Note that Republic Act No. 10 increases Article 177’s penalties to imprisonment for 2 to 10 years [Moreover and despite multiple reminders, Egco admitted to having issued another PTFoMS press release after the one in question, thus constituting a second violation (second count) of the abovementioned law.I thought it was going to end there, but let me restate Egco’s earlier statement:“Ganito kasi, pag nakita mo yung mga statements ko before, may reference yon if it was my own statement, na ipapaalam ko kay Secretary.” The problem in Egco’s defense is that, with or without Andanar’s permission, he still has no authority to issue non-administrative statements. There is no enabling law that allows him to do so. Thus, Egco may have been violated RPC Art 177 multiple times even before this brouhaha happened.In line with this, I have lodged a Freedom of Information request for the list of all public statements issued by Usec. Egco since he took office in October 2016, where the list should identify which of the statements are administrative in nature, and which are not [ Administrative Order No. 1, Section 5, categorically states that PCOO Secretary Martin Andanar has the sole power to issue PTFoMS statements that are not administrative in nature. Despite this, Egco effectively authorized the issuance of a non-administrative June 22 press release, thereby usurping the authority vested to Sec. Andanar and Sec. Andanar alone.In light of AO 1, the illegally issued press statement, which bears no signatures, shall be construed by the public as a document whose legitimacy emanates from the person authorized to issue it, i.e. Secretary Andanar.But we all know Andanar had nothing to do with the said document.That is, Egco allowed the issuance of the press statement, a statement that per AO 1 gives the impression that it was Andanar who issued it, despite the fact that the latter did not.Egco violated Article 177 of the Revised Penal Code [ RPC ], the relevant part of which reads:Note that Republic Act No. 10 increases Article 177’s penalties to imprisonment for 2 to 10 years [ RA 10 Moreover and despite multiple reminders, Egco admitted to having issued another PTFoMS press release after the one in question, thus constituting a second violation (second count) of the abovementioned law.I thought it was going to end there, but let me restate Egco’s earlier statement:The problem in Egco’s defense is that, with or without Andanar’s permission, he still has no authority to issue non-administrative statements. There is no enabling law that allows him to do so. Thus, Egco may have been violated RPC Art 177 multiple times even before this brouhaha happened.In line with this, I have lodged a Freedom of Information request for the list of all public statements issued by Usec. Egco since he took office in October 2016, where the list should identify which of the statements are administrative in nature, and which are not [ eFoI ].Pending FoI request for List of Public Statements issued by Usec. EgcoOn a Final Note This entire hullabaloo is a direct affront to my security as a social media publisher, something that falls totally within the mandate of Egco’s Presidential Task Force on Media Security. That is, aside from lodging administrative and criminal complaints, President Duterte’s Administrative Order No. 1 also entitles me not only to protection from the Task Force on Media Security, but also to lodging a complaint to the Task Force itself.Hindi ba nakakatawa na ang complaint kong ila-lodge sa Task Force ay laban sa Task Force?Daddy D, tanggalin mo na ‘yan diyan. Mas maraming mas kwalipikado -- at mas may loyalty -- kaysa kay Usec. Egco.Kung ang simpleng pagbabasa lang, pag intindi at pakikipagusap sa lahat ng involved ay hindi niya magawa. Kailangan siya palitan at managot sa mga paglabag niya.So, USec. Egco, are my writings accurate, or should I issue a clarificatory statement just like you did?DONT FORGET TO SHARE! Did you like this post? Help ThinkingPinoy stay up! Even as little as 50 pesos will be a great help!Follow @iMthinkingPinoy RELATED POSTS: This entire hullabaloo is a direct affront to my security as a social media publisher, something that falls totally within the mandate of Egco’s Presidential Task Force on Media Security. That is, aside from lodging administrative and criminal complaints, President Duterte’s Administrative Order No. 1 also entitles me not only to protection from the Task Force on Media Security, but also to lodging a complaint to the Task Force itself.Did you like this post? Help ThinkingPinoy stay up! Even as little as 50 pesos will be a great help!Earlier today, the Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS) released a June 22 press statement saying mainstream media (Big Media) “raised concern over security (sic) of Jes Aznar, who has been covering the ongoing conflict in Marawi.”The PTFoMS press release [ TP: PTFoMS statement ] essentially parroted the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines’ hyper-partisan statement of condemnation against ThinkingPinoy, a statement that the latter has conclusively addressed in a June 20 ThinkingPinoy article “ TP: NUJP’s Condemnation: Jes Aznar, Marawi Siege, and Matobato ”.The PTFoMS, however, went even further when it said:What the hell is Big Media talking about? Nobody said there’s a warrant against Aznar. | [] | 04/05/2018 0:00 | http://www.thinkingpinoy.net/2017/06/a-traitor-in-malacanang-media-security.html | Thinking Pinoy |
WATCH: Blind soldier dedicates emotional speech for Duterte | A soldier of the Armed Forces of the Philippines delivered a very emotional speech dedicating for President Rodrigo Duterte at the Heroes Hall, Monday, August 29. Lieutenant Jerome Jacuba lost his eyesight during a fight in Maguindanao earlier this year.It was reported that Jacuba was one of the soldiers visited by Duterte at the AFP General Hospital in Quezon City last month. Duterte was seen teary-eyed while hugging the 28-year old officer.In his speech, Jacuba shared how Duterte boosted his morale as an individual who got blinded and became depressed with his situation. This soldier describes Duterte’s work resembles to Jesus Christ. Watch his full speech below!What can you say about this emotional video? Leave your comments below! | [] | 2016-08-30 12:10:44+08:00 | http://duterte.today/watch-blind-soldier-dedicates-emotional-speech-duterte/ | Duterte Daily Stories |
READ: Brave Scout Ranger’s heartbreaking last dying words, “Mama!” | “Mama, Mama…”This were the only words that PFC Jethro Vincent Carlos of the 15th Scout Ranger “Mandirigma” Company came to his mouth while being rushed to the Seventh Day Adventist Hospital in Iligan City after he and his wounded mates were hit by a hail of bullets from the Maute terrorist in Marawi City, Tuesday, July 4.Carlos who’s dying at that time, called his beloved mother while his tears streaming down his face.According to the report of journalist Josephine Jaron Codilla, Jethro was the bravest in his team and performed dangerous task and lobbed a grenade at Maute terrorists holed inside a building a few inches from where he and his companions were located.“True to what he have sworn as a fighter of our country, Jethro was a warrior, the bravest in his team, volunteering to do stuff other than being his platoon’s radioman,” Codilla wrote.On the day he died, Carlos performed a risky task that ordinary mortals would not normally do.Unfortunately, terrorist from another building fired at them and hit the members of the company including Jethro who fatally suffered a gunshot in the nape.According to Jethro’s platoon leader 2Lt Rex Busilan, it was heartbreaking to see his very brave buddy, who’s was single, calling out his mother all the way from Marawi to the hospital, only to be declared dead a few minutes upon arrival.The journalist also said in her post that even the bravest warrior might becomes like a child again and call their love ones when they face death.Carlos crying for his Mama proves only one thing that a “warrior, no matter how brave, indeed becomes like a child once again, looking for the people he most loves in the face of death.”Netizens became emotional after they read the story of PFC Carlos.Netizen Samuel Yunque commented that he fought side by side Carlos when he sustained his fatal injuries. “Kagitingan at katapangan ang pinakita ni PFC Carlos sa laban namin kahapon para sa Inang bayan. Saludo kami lahat sayo. Ituloy namin ang laban. Rest in peace Ranger. Magtagumpay tayo. Mabuhay ang Pilipinas. Hoooaaahh!!!Ranger!!!”Arnulfo Nelson Albis remarked: “Talagang kahit Saan, nanay pa rin ang tinatawag… Saludo ako sau… Nawa’y sumalangit nawa ang iyong kaluluwa… Pakikiramay sa mga naulila.”“You may die in a heartbreaking scenery but you have left your mark, your LEGACY. So long our bravest soldier. In behalf of my entire clan, my HIGHEST SNAPPY SALUTE, SIR… A true hero.” Diwani Abao Palamine commented.As of writing, the Marawi siege death toll breached more than 500, 379 were terrorist and around 91 were government troops. | ['View All Posts Pinoytrending'] | 2017-07-13 19:10:59+08:00 | https://pinoytrending.altervista.org/brave-scout-rangers-heartbreaking-last-dying-words-mama/ | Pinoytrending Altervista |
First And Last Christmas At The Trump White House! | WASHINGTON, D.C. (The Adobo Chronicles, Washington Bureau)- Melanie Trump went overboard decorating The White House for Donald’s first Christmas. But it’s also going to be their last.Consistent with the President’s crusade to reverse many of the Obama administration’s policies — from Obamacare to DACA to Transgender bathrooms — he has signed an Executive Order on the eve of Christmas 2017 that would all but end the festive holiday at The White House.The E.O. stipulates that effective on Christmas 2018, The White House will no longer put up any Christmas decorations.”I am the President of all Americans — Christians, Jews and Muslims alike — so in fairness to all, I am abolishing the Christmas tradition at the White House,” Trump told The Adobo Chronicles.We also asked him if he would abolish the annual Presidential Turkey pardon during Thanksgiving. His response: “I’m thinking about it!”So, say it while you can: Merry Christmas! | ['Pol Pinoy'] | 24/12/2017 0:00 | https://adobochronicles.com/2017/12/24/first-and-last-christmas-at-the-trump-white-house/ | Adobo Chronicles |