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Anti Duterte ad airing to be stopped, after receiving thousands of complaints

There is some news circulating on social media that the tv networks that aired the anti Duterte ad yesterday is planning to stop airing the commercial after receiving thousands of complaints from the tv watchers.According to some Netizens, the TV Advertisement that made to destroy a candidate is a clear violation in Broadcasting Code Article 8 Section 2 (From R.A 9006 or Fair Election Act) a violating the Art.11 CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS AND WELFARE Section 10 and Section 11.Some supporters of Mayor Rodrigo Duterte is now complaining to the MTRCB for letting the kids used for political propaganda.“This is the most disturbing political advertisement of all time, the MTRCB and KBP must act now!” One of the Netizen said to our source.Supporters of Mayor Duterte is also preparing to hold a peaceful rally in front of ABS CBN Davao office.Even Netizens and celebrities also condemns the airing of this kind of advertisement.Certified Kapamilya Fans also shows disappointment after the anti Duterte ad aired on TVThe TV advertisement is funded by the camp of Senator Antonio Trillianes IV and it’s rumoured that the price to air this commercial is worth 20M Pesos.Mayor Duterte is not yet speaking about this issue.

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2016-05-06 06:43:35+08:00

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LOOK: How President Duterte spends his birthday in Davao City

This is how President Duterte celebrated his birthday in Davao City, no grand dinner, lavish party or expensive gifts.The photo posted by Atty. Mans Carpio, son-in-law of Duterte, shows how the seven grandchildren of the President surprised him while resting in his old bedroom.Marko Digong “Stonefish” was also there to surprise his grandfather.Malacañang said that President Duterte’s birthday celebration would become silent and simple and Digong only wanted to spend his special day with his family.President Duterte’s birthday wish is God give him more time and energy to solve the problem of the Philippines.“So my wish really, my prayer to God is that he give me a bit more strength to do our – overwork time, because it is needed. Twenty-four hours is not really enough for the presidency, unless you want to sleep more than just about 4 hours,” He said during his visit in Bangkok Thailand last week.“I only ask God that give me a little bit of time, a little strength to surmount the problems of the country and that I’d be able, not really to solve, but maybe mitigate some of the rigors of governance and the problems,” he added.Several politicians already greeted Duterte including Vice President Leni Robredo who wished the President to be healthy and successful.

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2017-03-28 16:43:31+08:00

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Two girl cops part of the “Task Force South” formed by President Duterte that will live in ARMM for two years

“GIRL SCALAWAGS” Netizens were surprised that two women cops from Quezon City were part of the “task force south” that berated by President Rodrigo Duterte in Malacañang Palace on Tuesday (February 7).According to Duterte’s order to the alleged Scalawags that met him yesterday, they were required to live in Jolo, Basilan or Tawi Tawi for two years or else voluntarily resign.Netizens reacted on Facebook when they saw that there are also some women cops committed offenses.The two women cops offenses is not yet determined.But some Netizens were captivated by their beauty and started to defend them from the criticisms.President Rodrigo Duterte gave them 15 days to prepare for their transfer in ARMM and they are not allowed to go home until their two year mission was not yet completed.Some police who visited the Malacañang yesterday committed only minor offenses, including always late or absent in work.

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2017-02-08 05:20:01+08:00

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TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX ANNOUNCES NEW SEQUEL TO ‘HOME ALONE’

Twentieth Century Fox has just announced that it will soon start filming “Home Alone: Adult Edition” which is based on a real-life event: the 2015 Congressional Benghazi hearing.The sequel to the popular movie which originally starred the young McCauley Caulkin will feature Hillary Clinton and Congresswoman Martha Roby (R, Alabama) playing themselves.In the actual hearing held Thursday, Roby asked the former secretary of state whether she was at home, and home alone all night during the moments before and following the attack on the U.S. embassy in Benghazi.Twentieth Century Fox is confident the new sequel will be a blockbuster.

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23/10/2017 0:00

https://adobochronicles.com/2015/10/23/twentieth-century-fox-announces-new-sequel-to-home-alone/?share=email

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Fidel Ramos is the reason Filipinos suffer from ‘human rights’ fatigue

Are “human rights” advocates pangit (“ugly”) as Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte asserts? It’s an interesting question considering that the “human rights” advocacy was once unanimously lauded as a beautiful initiative in Philippine society. This was back in the days when “fighting for human rights” was fashionable in the Philippiens — long long ago in 1986 when it was clear to Filipinos who the bad guy was.The Philippines of 2016 — three decades after that “revolution” — is different. Filipinos are suffering from a weariness and abject cynicism after spending the last 30 years watching as successive governments — and the Catholic-educated elites who backed them — paid mere lip service to the notion of “human rights”. Indeed, ask the ordinary Filipino whether theirs is a society that enjoys more “human rights” today than it did back in 1986 and you’d likely get no more than a shrug or a bit of head-scratching in response.It becomes difficult to subscribe to the fashion statements of organisations like the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) or the chants of so-called “activists” at the picket lines when you see the likes of Fidel Ramos and Juan Ponce Enrile at the top of the Philippines’ food chain. These two are the alleged architects of former President Ferdinand Marcos’s “Martial Law regime”. Yet today, instead of being tainted with infamy, Ramos and Enrile are celebrated statesmen.You gotta hand it to Filipino politicians. They have a talent for scraping off erstwhile indelible stains off their moral fabric. Ramos and Enrile should both win gold medals in the Teflon Olympics! Then again, is it a talent on the politician’s part? Or is it a phenomenon that lends itself to Filipinos’ famously-selective historical amnesia? The answer is quite obvious.And so, you just gotta laugh. “Human rights” in the Philippines has become no more than a quaint punchline as Duterte demonstrates following a meeting with newly-crowned Miss International Kylie Verzosa during his official visit to Japan…Of course, I am happy. I am always happy if our beautiful women win all the titles. Kasi Pilipino tayo, it gives us konting hambog. […] Parang mayabang tayo. Kita mo, magaganda mga Pilipina. Pero kayong lahat diyan sa Human Rights Commission, mga pangit.C’mon. You gotta admit that was funny — specially considering the faces of the CHR that come to mind, right?Duterte, as President of the Philippines, simply follows a storied tradition of top statesmen and heads of state issuing even more withering snipes. Here is an example of the late British Prime Minister Winston Churchill at one of his finest:Lady Astor to Churchill: “Winston, if you were my husband I would flavour your coffee with poison”Churchill: “Madam, if I were your husband, I would drink it”* * *Filipinos have decided that they have no use for “human rights” — at least not the brand of “human rights” hatched by Candlestick Park hippies in the 1960s and, now, peddled by obsolete agencies like the CHR to Third World suckers half a planet away in the age of social media (ironic, right?).I might propose that a new activism be built around this simple slogan:TAKE BACK HUMAN RIGHTS.Specifically, take it back from the Commission on Human Rights and fashion it into something relevant to Filipinos. Perhaps when that happens, we will finally see Fidel Ramos and Juan Ponce Enrile where they ought to be spending their remaining years — in prison.

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2016-11-01 00:34:26+00:00

https://www.getrealphilippines.com/2016/11/fidel-ramos-reason-filipinos-suffer-human-rights-fatigue/#comments

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WHITE HOUSE GIVES THE ADOBO CHRONICLES UNCONDITIONAL PRESS ACCREDITATION

While the rest of the Fourth Estate are up in arms over what they call the Obama administration’s attempt to stifle their First Amendment rights, The Adobo Chronicles today was granted full, unconditional access to all White House meetings, press briefings, private audiences with the President and a 24-access to all rooms except the Presidential bedroom.This unprecedented accreditation comes on the heels of complaints by American media over the Obama administration’s not-so-covert efforts to trace, identify and punish confidential sources of news media reports, including whistleblowers. Very recently, photojournalists were restricted on which White House events they can shoot. The White House, however, said it will provide the news media with copies of official photographs taken by the administration’s own photographers. News media associations described this new policy as “The White House distributing press releases for newsrooms to publish or disseminate.”Since its founding in June of this year, The Adobo Chronicles has been gaining worldwide popularity, with its website recording an average of 1 Million hits per month, and counting. International publications like The International Business Times and The Latin Times have recently relied on The Adobo Chronicles as a credible source for their own stories, especially with regards to beauty pageants and the aftermath of the Haiyan typhoon in the Philippines. Also, it was The Adobo Chronicles that broke the stories about CNN’s Anderson Cooper’s appointment as new ambassador to the Philippines and the state of California’s proposal to totally ban lechon (Filipino roasted pig), roasted duck and boiled crab.At the last White House press briefing, President Obama welcomed The Adobo Chronicles, describing it as the media’s “new beacon of light.”

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29/11/2016 0:00

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Time Magazine Recalls Its Latest Issue, Publishes A Reprint

After receiving a lot of flak for its latest issue whose cover depicts the Philippines and the government’s war on drugs, Time magazine recalled all copies and immediately replaced its cover to better reflect the truth.“We are committed to reporting only the truth, so when we err, it is ourm reponsibility to correct our error,” the magazine editors said.The reprint includes an apology from the writer of the cover story, Rishi Iyengar, and the local Philippine journalists who fed him the misinformation.

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18/09/2016 0:00

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The Choice is Clear: Mar and Leni for 2016

On Grace and ChizI would have voted for Grace Poe if she had run for Vice President in 2016. I probably would have voted for Grace Poe if she had proceeded to run for President in 2022. But I decided NOT to vote for Grace Poe in 2016 after she selected Chiz Escudero as her Vice Presidential running mate.In a nutshell, Chiz is a snake oil salesman. He even looks and sounds the part with his beady eyes and glib tongue. His entire political career is predicated on babbling sweet nothings. His father was a crony of Marcos. He was and probably still is the lapdog of Danding Cojuangco—can you die already please . . . alongside JPE, Imelda, Erap and Maceda (I’ve been wanting to say that for a long time). He accepts a generous wedding gift from Bobby Ongpin—another former crony of Marcos and a very current money launderer extraordinaire. That’s enough for me to determine that this Chiz is a seriously compromised individual—a weasel trying to pass himself off as a statesman.Poe’s selection of Chiz, indeed her decision to run for President in 2016, reveals the plain and simple reality that Grace Poe is the quintessential individual who knows just enough to be dangerous. She has a good grasp of the political game. She panders to the “constituency” of FPJ. She mouths-off the obvious. Her platform is an amalgamation of motherhood statements that purport to solutions. Then again, what can you expect from an Assumption College colegiala who is typically oriented by the nuns to marry themselves off to the most eligible bachelor in sight?Prior to Grace’s stint at the Philippine Senate, she was, among other things, a US government employee and probably a good one. I think she would make an excellent executive assistant, much like Carly Fiorina during the early days of her career, but as the CEO of Philippines Inc.? A whole lot more seasoning is required. She does “tug at the heart”—no question about that. But we don’t need a Cory Aquino to oust a deeply entrenched Marcos Dictatorship in 2016.It’s just as well that Grace Poe is being bogged-down by these disqualification cases, which will either disqualify her unequivocally in the 2016 presidential race or, in the process, curtail her ability to raise the badly needed funds to fuel a winning presidential campaign. Either way, her aspirations are effectively dead in the water for now. If she persists in hobbling along, there is the benefit of taking away votes from Binay—much the same way Erap’s nuisance candidacy saved us from a Villar presidency.My advice to Grace: drop your presidential bid in 2016, endorse Mar and Leni, stick around the political landscape and try to hang-out with less sleazy figures (drop Chiz for sure), because you may come in handy in the off-chance that Binay becomes President in 2016 and tries to overstay beyond 2022—one can never underestimate the overwhelming stupidity of the Filipino voter.On DuterteI would have voted Duterte for President in 2016 based on the fantasy of Duterte, which, unfortunately, turned out to be just that—a fantasy. In our desperation as a nation for a quick-fix, Duterte represented anti-crime, peace and order, anti-graft and corruption, swift justice.Under Duterte, I was sure that the likes of JPE, Gigi Reyes, Jinggoy, Bong Revilla, GMA, Napoles, the Ampatuans, the Binays, the Marcoses, among others, would rot in prison until the death penalty was reinstated—after which they would all be hanged for plunder. I was even OK with the notion of being caught in the cross-fire—a casualty of war, if you will, in the context of Duterte’s aggressive campaign against crime. A few innocent lives, including my own, were worth sacrificing, as long as the criminals (and I mean low-level and high-level criminals) were substantially wiped-out pronto. Then he started to reveal himself . . . and he imploded. The Legend of Duterte quickly morphed into Duterte, Your Worst Nightmare!“Duterte bats for hero’s burial for FM, house arrest for GMA.” There goes the anti-graft and corruption campaign. Under Duterte, Filipinos will be choked on lies and denied justice for the nth time. I’m sorry but I cannot possibly support—much less sacrifice myself—to a coddler of super-crooks and plunderers.“If the Comelec were to disqualify him from the presidential race, Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte said he will support Vice President Jejomar Binay.” That’s just unacceptable. It goes to show that Duterte’s anti-graft and corruption stance is an outright lie. Sinungaling siya.Bingo Soriano’s open Christmas letter to Mar Roxas dated December 25, 2015 hit the nail on the head when he characterized Duterte as a “bully” who imposes himself on the weak but sucks-up to the powerful. In other words, Duterte is no better than a low-level ass-licking political hoodlum.“Duterte wants Algebra, Calculus, Trigonometry replaced with Business Math.” What kind of moronic idea is that? It appears Duterte has done well for Davao City. As the saying goes, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” Let’s keep Duterte in Davao.On Bong BongIn my generation, Bong Bong, Imee, Irene, Imelda or Marcos translates to unspeakable human rights abuses and stupendous unrecovered ill-gotten wealth. That is the plain and simple truth and no amount of revisionist history or ignorance of the millennials is going to change that. Hence, I am astounded that Bong Bong has even made it to the Philippine Senate, much less rank as highly as he does in the vice presidential race in 2016. It is a catastrophic failure in our educational, justice and socio-political system that has enabled Bong Bong and, indeed, the Marcos and Romualdez clans to continue to thrive in Philippine politics and society at large—where they would normally have been hung and quartered in other parts of the civilized world (instead of allowed to escape and return with their stolen loot).If Bong Bong is elected Vice President, then the Philippines does not deserve to exist and we might as well be raped, pillaged and sodomized by China. Read “PCGG throws in the towel”, “Martial Law in the Philippines: But here’s the point”,“The Recovery of Marcos’ Loot—A National Imperative!”On Mar and LeniBy process of elimination, it becomes apparent that Mar is the only viable candidate for President in 2016 or, as Bingo Soriano so unceremoniously puts it, Mar is the “default candidate”. Rather than lament the dearth of choices for a President or whine about the defects of Mar, we really should focus on his positive attributes.“Ama ng IT-BPO” or Father of the Philippine IT-BPO Industry is no exaggeration when referring to Mar. Today, the sector employs nearly 1.2 million Filipinos and contributes over US$21 billion annually to the national economy.“Walang bahid ng katiwalian.” In all his years of public service, Mar has not been tainted by allegations of corruption. Similar to P-Noy, Mar happens to belong to a privileged family and has probably never wanted for any material thing throughout his life. It has all been about public service and family honor. No wonder Mar has not been connected with any corrupt schemes alarmingly typical in government service.Leni Robredo, Mar’s vice presidential running mate, widow of former DILG Secretary Jesse Robredo and, in her own right, a genuine and unassuming public servant who will most assuredly serve as a strong partner and a solid reality check in a Mar Roxas Administration.If the alternatives were simply mediocre in comparison to Mar, then I wouldn’t lose sleep over the 2016 presidential elections. The problem is, the alternatives to Mar are downright disastrous and catastrophic (i.e., Duterte and Binay). Read “Jejomar Binay: Unworthy to be President”,“Jejomar Binay is the Mutt to Beat”, “Jail Jejomar Binay Now!”, “The Three Kings of UNA”The choice at hand is NOT excellent versus good. It’s NOT outstanding versus satisfactory. It’s NOT exemplary versus passable. The choice at hand is much more stark and may be characterized as acceptable versus unacceptable, pass or fail . . . GOOD versus EVIL. Like it or not, in the parlance of Star Wars, Mar and Leni are the Jedi Knights that must vanquish the Dark Forces of Duterte and Binay.

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2016-01-11 10:03:40+00:00

https://www.getrealphilippines.com/2016/01/the-choice-is-clear-mar-and-leni-for-2016/#comments

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Out of Touch: Over-reaction to the Official Gazette post on Marcos’s birthday

Once again, the issue of burying former President Ferdinand E. Marcos in the Libingan ng mga Bayani has divided the nation. People on both sides of the issue have thrown tirades against each other. The anti-Marcos camp has been more aggressive, citing the so-called Marcos loot and human rights violations under the martial law era.I for one belong to the side favoring a Marcos burial at the Heroes’ Cemetery. So, it follows that I have been attacked in person or in social media over my views. Attacks have ranged from cliché political tags “Loyalista!” and “Apologist!” to more personal ones like “Bobo!” or “Putang ina mo!” However, I am not writing to highlight the attacks on me. I was pushed to write this after several netizens overreacted to the Official Gazette’s post honoring former President Marcos on what would have been his 99th birthday. Personally, I saw nothing wrong with the original post. It offered no praise or criticism, did not show the President’s achievements or shortcomings, and instead tried to be as objective as it could be. Whoever is the new person running the Gazette did a good job before caving in to the hateful comments. Here, I will show why the #NeverAgain crowd has failed to make its case to the Filipino people.1. Argumentum ad populumThis brings me to the way that they argue that the Filipino people in 1986 ousted President Marcos, thus disqualifying him from a burial in the Heroes’ Cemetery. That is argumentum ad populum. The popularity of an idea does not guarantee its morality and legality. Besides, the 1986 EDSA uprising did not represent the Filipino people, as President Marcos still had significant following in the country and in the Armed Forces, coming off a close election with Corazon Aquino weeks before. In fact, EDSA 1986 did not even represent the will of the entire nation.But, suppose we choose to stoop down to the low level of this argument. And suppose EDSA 1986 did represent more than half of the Filipino. It is interesting what happened in the last election. During one of the presidential debates, the candidates were asked in the portion where they have to raise their hands, “Will you allow the burial of Ferdinand E. Marcos in the Libingan ng mga Bayani?”Only Jejomar Binay and Rodrigo Duterte raised their hands after being asked the question. Interestingly, during the election, between Rodrigo Duterte and Jejomar Binay, 54% of the electorate to allow a Marcos burial in the Heroes’ Cemetery.2. They have monopolized the interpretation of morality and of history“I will change my view on the Marcos issue because the other side insulted me and called me an apologist, loyalist, and revisionist” said no one ever.Another thing that bothers me is the hatred and bigotry espoused by the anti-Marcos crowd. In a way, it has gotten way out of control. They have tried to impose their beliefs upon other so hard that at this point, only jihadist terrorists have done worse than them. They come from all sides of the political spectrum.Whether we’re talking about the radical left, the liberal intelligentsia, the Yellow army which is beholden to the Aquinos, or the religious right (the same group that attacks President Duterte all the time), there is so much hatred and negative energy in the anti-Marcos side.This, even though the interpretation of history and morality are subjective. What they fail to realize is that not every Filipino was a victim of what happened during martial law. In fact, some lived better lives during that era because of how order was restored during those years. Of course, some were unfortunately, victims.If you are a Filipino who had more food to put on the table back then, were able to send your five kids through college (like how my grandparents did), if you felt safer walking in the streets of Manila, if you appreciate the infrastructure development, then you naturally would have more positive memories of martial law. At the same time, if you or a family member, or a friend were a victim of human rights abuses, it’s only natural for you to have dark memories.For readers of history, it’s up to them to weigh the light and dark of the martial law era in the Philippines. It is their right to have their own views on the issue. However, the anti-Marcos has espoused rhetoric that attacks those who disagree with them. Anyone who thinks Marcos was a good president is a revisionist. Anyone who believes Marcos should be buried in the Heroes’ Cemetery is a loyalist. All Marcos loyalists and voters are idiots or lack a sense of history and morality. They’re also ridiculed on social media with hashtags like #MarcosPaRinMgaUlol and others. When you attack people that have opinions that differ from yours, is that not bigotry?Such rhetoric from the anti-Marcos camp has far from helped them in their cause. For how can you expect the other side to believe what you say when you insult them in the very same breath? The intolerance of the anti-Marcos has not and will never be able to help them in their movement. Furthermore, their rhetoric has only made the other side dismiss them as mere arrogant propagandists.I, for one, will not waste my time trying to have a civilized and professional discussion with a group that always espouses bigotry and hatred. Why else would anyone waste their time discussing with people that will only insult them? I am hoping that one of these days, one of them would approach me candidly, and engage in a respectful conversation. Here is a question: what does it say about a group when dissenters and those with differing opinions are shouted down, ridiculed, humiliated, and verbally assaulted?3. They have ignored the political realities of the Philippines and the entire world in the age of MarcosThe anti-Marcos camp has continued to judge martial law as if it were an entirely bad concept, and at the same time, lashed out against President Marcos as if he were Satan incarnate. However, there are some factors that have to be considered before judging the declaration of martial law.National Security. There were two existential threats to Philippine national security at the time of Marcos. These were the Moro National Liberation Front in Mindanao, which tried to secede from the country. Another was the Maoist New People’s Army (NPA), which the radical left faction of the anti-Marcos camp sympathizes with to this current day. The left-wing activists grew in strength, with their support coming mostly from universities in Metro Manila, a similar refuge for anti-Marcos activists of today (we will get to that in a second).The situation became so bad, and a series of daily demonstrations from January to March 1970 became known as the First Quarter Storm. There was also the MV Karagatan arms landing in Isabela, in which the military intercepted a ship carrying ammunition, bombs, and rifles being supplied by Communist China for the NPA. By the way, don’t you find it ironic that these groups criticize Marcos for being a brutal fascist dictator while at the same time, they adhere to the teachings of Chairman Mao of China, whose policies led to the death of 35 million to 70 million Chinese people? I do not know if the radical left is aware of its hypocrisy. They criticize their own president, call him a brutal dictator, yet they praise a man who was behind the largest genocide in human history. Thanks to Jose Maria Sison and Nur Misuari, the Maoist and Moro rebellions have bedeviled us up to this day.The international political arena. It is also worthwhile to look at the international political arena in which Marcos lived under. When he was elected President in 1965, the United States had just launched a war in Indochina. It was part of a foreign policy by the United States and its allies to stop the growth of the Soviet Union’s sphere of influence.The anti-martial law people also probably never considered the Domino Theory. This theory holds that what happens in one nation would affect and repeat in neighboring nations. China succumbed to communist rule in 1949, North Korea was founded just a year earlier, and it was inevitable that their Asian neighbors would be next.The communist rebellion reached Indochina, eventually. That is why the United States applied the Truman Doctrine of 1947, supporting nations under threat from communism. That is why the Americans launched the war in Indochina, and supported the regimes of Park in South Korea, Suharto in Indonesia, and Marcos in the Philippines. The seeds of the communist rebellion were already sown and have even begun to bud in the early 1970s in the Philippines. That is why it was necessary for Marcos to declare martial law in the Philippines. Our neighbors Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia all fell to communist rule while strong leaderships in the Philippines, Indonesia, and South Korea remained standing firm. Accordingly, I am aware of these facts and I am thankful that Ferdinand Marcos was the man in Malacanang on September 1972 making that crucial decision to declare martial law. Had he not declared martial law, or had it been somebody else calling the shots, the Philippines might have capitulated to communist rebellion.These are facts, and several people from the anti-Marcos camp have refused to acknowledge these. Naturally, if they did, it would eventually annihilate their arguments against martial law and Marcos.4. They have refused to go down their ivory towerThis part refers more to what I would like to label the liberal intelligentsia. They’re different from the radical left, although their support base is also in universities. This can also apply to the religious right and the Yellow army, however. They have argued from their high horse that Marcos was a terrible dictator who could do no right. Anyone else who has a different view is an ignorant, gullible, Marcos apologist and historical revisionist. Many Filipinos are idiots, that is why Bongbong Marcos almost won (I think he won) the last election, according to them.It’s very easy to say that from your ivory tower. It appalls me how these people standing on their ivory tower hold in contempt Filipino masses, the voters, and those living in poverty. A reason why Bongbong Marcos performed well in the polls was because he was talking about his ideas for job creation, for wage increases, for affordable electricity, and other issue that would address the problems of these people. The intelligentsia, specifically, claims to have a monopoly of knowledge and solutions to the nation’s problems. Yet, at the same time, they insult the so-called masses, the Filipinos who cannot get jobs, the Filipinos who cannot get out of poverty, the Filipinos who cannot send their children to schools because they were led by false promises from leaders that replaced the dictator. I have never seen a group of people more out of touch with the everyday Filipino.To conclude, these are the reasons why they have failed to make their case to the Filipino people. The anti-Marcos camp has espoused hatred and bigotry, claimed a monopoly on the interpretation of history and morality, and a huge portion of their following has remained out of touch with the everyday Filipino. Until they adjust their rhetoric accordingly, they will never be able to convince anyone from the other side.

['Oratio Imperata']

2016-09-12 22:39:41+00:00

https://www.getrealphilippines.com/2016/09/touch-reaction-official-gazette-post-marcoss-birthday/

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Trump Insecure About Engagement Of Prince Harry And American Actress Meghan Markle

U.S. President Donald Trump reacted with a lot of insecurity to the announcement from the Royal Palace in London that Prince Harry is now engaged to be married to American Actress Meghan Markle.That makes Markle a potential heir to the throne of the Queen.Trump said that this possibility negates all that he stands for since becoming President — an independent America as well as his ‘America First’ policy.”We cannot go back to the days when parts of America were under British colonial rule,” he said.

['Pol Pinoy']

08/12/2017 0:00

https://adobochronicles.com/2017/12/08/trump-insecure-about-engagement-of-prince-harry-and-american-actress-meghan-markle/

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DALY CITY’S SERRAMONTE MALL TO BE CONVERTED TO WORLD’S LARGEST (FILIPINO) COMMUNITY CENTER

Daly City is about to lay claim to a Guinness record for the world’s largest ethnic-specific community center, and it’s going to be a Filipino community center. The Daly City Council this week approved the 200,000 square-foot expansion and redevelopment of Serramonte Center, an 895,438 square-foot shopping mall on Highway 280, just south of San Francisco. The proposed community center, when completed, will have a total area of over 1 Million square feet. It will house a boxing arena, a basketball court, a 2,000-seat capacity Karaoke bar, and a high-tech theater specifically designed for beauty pageants. Jollibee, the famous Filipino fast food restaurant has won the bid to be the exclusive food place in the center. The current businesses and occupants of the mall — including giant retailers like Target and Macy’s — have been given a 30-day notice to vacate so that construction of the community center can begin immediately. Daly City has a population of more than 100,000, with Filipinos accounting for more than a third of the residents. The city is often referred to as the San Francisco Bay Area’s “Little Manila,” although “little” is considered an understatement. Informed sources tell The Adobo Chronicles® that the community center project is funded by private investors, including Filipino boxing champion Manny Pacquiao. It’s more fun in the Philippines, but so are the Filipinos – anywhere they are in the world. Especially in Daly City.

['Pol Pinoy']

07/07/2018 0:00

https://adobochronicles.com/2015/07/07/daly-citys-serramonte-mall-to-be-converted-to-worlds-largest-filipino-community-center/

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WATCH! President Duterte Pinasakay ang mga Sugatang Sundalo sa Presidential Plane na ginawang Air Ambulance

"I'd like to give notice that as the President has promised, for the use of his presidential aircraft last night on our way back to Manila from Cagayan de Oro and Iligan. Those who were required by our medical professionals to be evacuated to Manila, used the presidential aircraft and other aircraft of the Air Force to be transported to Manila," AFP spokesperson Brig, Gen. Restituto Padilla Jr. said at the Mindanao Hour press briefing in Malacañang."A fulfillment of his commitment to have the presidential plane used by the soldiers. And we'd like to pass on the thanks of our Armed Forces on behalf of the Chief of Staff and the wounded warriors that we brought to Manila for further treatment," Padilla said.So what can you say about this one? Let us know your thoughts in the comment section below, and don't forget to share this post to your family and friends online. And also, visit our website more often for more updates.

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29/04/2018 0:00

http://www.newsmediaph.com/2017/06/watch-president-duterte-pinasakay-ang.html

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EDITORIAL: LET’S STOP CALLING MARY JANE’S STAY OF EXECUTION ‘A MIRACLE’

and the police authorities in Nueva Ecija. A few hours of communication delay wouldn’t have saved Veloso’s life.Indonesian migrant workers whose lives and situations in foreign countries are very parallel to that of Veloso and other Filipino overseas workers, also seemed to have swayed the Indonesian government, after they joined the chorus calling for re-consideration in the case of Mary Jane.We are not criticizing those who believe in miracles. We are merely stating that we should give credit where credit is due.By the way, the story doesn’t end here. It is just the beginning of another phase in the case of Mary Jane.

['Pol Pinoy']

29/04/2018 0:00

https://adobochronicles.com/2015/04/29/editorial-lets-stop-calling-mary-janes-stay-of-execution-a-miracle/

Adobo Chronicles

SAMSUNG, APPLE, NOKIA TO ‘KILL’ FRONT-FACING CAMERAS ON THEIR SMARTPHONES

jointly announced today that they are eliminating the front-facing camera (FFC) feature in all their future products beginning this year.FFCs are cameras on the front of smartphones and other mobile devices that enable users to take selfies and initiate two-way video chats.The manufacturers reached this decision after a firestorm erupted on social (and other) media following the announcement by the American Psychiatric Association (APA) that it has officially classified taking selfies as a mental disorder. APA called it ‘selfitis.’Speaking on behalf of the three manufacturers, Apple CEO Tim Cook said that “the mobile phone industry has a social responsibility to keep their products health conscious. We are more concerned about the health of our customers, more than the profits we generate from our gadgets.”Meanwhile, the APA defended its use of the term ‘selfitis’ to describe the new mental disorder. Critics have pointed out that ‘itis’ indicates an inflammation, more than an addiction. APA said that it used the correct terminology because in so many ways, selfitis is an inflammation of the ego.

['Pol Pinoy']

05/04/2017 0:00

https://adobochronicles.com/2014/04/05/samsung-apple-nokia-to-kill-front-facing-cameras-on-their-smartphones/

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THE PHILIPPINES’ 2016 ‘PRESIDENTIABLES’ : THE ADOBO CHRONICLES POLL

Unlike in the United States, the vice president of the Philippines need not be from the same political party as the president. This mix and match scenario makes elections both highly competitive and interesting.The next Philippine presidential elections is not until 2016 but already, dozens of politicians have positioned themselves to run for the top leadership positions of this country of close to 100 Million people. News names, old names (but mostly old names) have surfaced as “presidentiables,” a term coined by Filipinos to refer to people who can be in the running for president.To assist the electorate to have well-informed opinions and decisions, The Adobo Chronicles is launching a series of polls matching possible candidates for the president and vice president combination.We encourage our readers to participate in this worldwide poll. You can see poll results in real time. Oh, and you can vote as many times as you want, just like people do in the Philippines.

['Pol Pinoy']

02/05/2017 0:00

https://adobochronicles.com/2014/05/02/the-philippines-2016-presidentiables-the-adobo-chronicles-poll/

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COMELEC Chairman Andres Bautista is charged with the same offenses that got Corona impeached!

A lawyer's credibility is destroyed once he can't enumerate the basic facts which forms part or the whole answer to the question asked.In this case, what was the settlement amount agreed upon? How much was the total deposits of the LDB bank accounts which he supposedly held in trust for his siblings? What was the total amount of referral fees he received from Nilo Divina?Bautista can't claim he forgot as the troubles with his wife began November 2016. He claims they were close to a settlement sometime May 2017. It's only August now.Bautista, being the high-caliber lawyer that he is, should understand the meaning of the phrase, plausible deniability.We must not forget that a Chief Justice was impeached and convicted of the charges levied against him on the basis of evidence which weren't authenticated and thus inadmissible if we go by the Rules of Evidence.In this case, since Patricia C. Bautista is in possession of the actual evidence, the burden of proof is on Andres Bautista.RG San Luis ---------------------RG San Luis as posted on Facebook

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2016-02-25 22:35:28+00:00

https://grpshorts.blogspot.com/2017/08/comelec-chairman-andres-bautista-is.html#comments

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#EDSA30: What I’ve seen, heard and, now, think after 30 years

(Note: This post is actually meant to be just a comment to Mike Portes’s latest article. But since it is long, I opted to post is as an article. And I wrote the recollection parts purely from memory.)It was exactly 30 years ago.Allow me to share as an ordinary citizen how I viewed it and the events that happened after.I was 7 years old, and about to finish Grade 1. Looking at the eyes of the adults then, I could tell something ‘scary’ was happening. I remember then President Marcos appeared on TV one night between February 22-25. My parents were both watching and listening to him attentively. Then upon hearing one of Marcos’s statement my mother silently said “Diyos ko” (my God). Adding to my scare was the fact that most of my schoolmates live near or around Camp Aguinaldo and Camp Crame and they’ve been absent from class ever since this started. Two of my uncles called my parents, pleading to them that we go to the province until all of this passes. We lived less than a kilometer away from Camp Crame.Suddenly after a few days, everyone was in a festive mood. “It’s all over. Marcos flees.” – I remember this line from a newspaper to which my father subscribes. On TV and on the radio, the songs Handog ng Pilipino sa Mundo and Magkaisa played over and over everyday. And on the streets, I can say that if you are spotted and labelled as a Marcos loyalist, you’d be ridiculed or, worse, be mauled. There was much hatred for Ferdinand Marcos, his family, cronies and Fabian Ver, all of which was opposite of how the media adored the Aquino family especially Ninoy, and the so–called heroes of EDSA like Fidel Ramos, Cardinal Sin and, although I think with reservations, Juan Ponce Enrile and his aides (there were three but I can only remember Gringo Honasan and Red Kapunan).After a few weeks, I remember there was an election. It is only later that I learned that it was for the referendum for the new constitution and the popular vote was “Yes”. From my house, to the school, the neighborhood where I live or almost everywhere I go there was this optimistic view that things will turn out right now that the dictator is gone. And so the Aquino administration pushed through.First highlight of the changes I’ve seen with my own eyes was that the media was much noisier. Almost everyone on TV and on the radio had someone to criticize: From the ‘villains’ (Marcos and his loyalists) at that time to, slowly, the ‘heroes’ in the new administration, nobody was spared. It was like the press was having a field day, hitting anyone and everyone it pleased. I remember one ‘expert’ then saying that freedom of speech is the number one fruit of this new democracy. The good side was, indeed, that people could now freely speak. The bad side was that they could say whatever they wanted to say. I remember one primetime news cast being criticized for being too violent for reporting crime stories without editing much of its gore. It wasn’t like that before. Oh well, at least no story was left untold, I said.Second, whenever we went to the province, we were always told to watch out for members of the New People’s Army as they grew stronger since they took advantage of the new-found ‘freedom.’ They were painted like armed bandits. I remember the news that Jose Maria Sison was freed from prison when Aquino took over much to the dismay of a few in the military. But as one former senator and cabinet member of the Aquino administration said, it was necessary to keep their promise of releasing all political prisoners. Otherwise, their credibility would be shot from day one.Finally, there was always one military mutiny coming after another. What surprised me was that some of those that I heard that were involved in the coups were not from the set of people that was overthrown in 1986 but were among those that I saw celebrating during the oath-taking of Mrs. Aquino. At my age then, it was confusing. I thought this administration was supposed to be the “good” one that they helped build and now they want it crushed? What happened? One elder told me that a few in the military just could not accept the fact that we are not under Martial Law anymore and that they matter less now. “Oh, ok”, I said.And then after all that and then two major natural disasters (the 1990 earthquake and the Mt. Pinatubo eruption) that hit the country plus the Gulf War in 1991, the Aquino administration was finally over. It was not toppled despite several coup attempts; the US government seemed to have been backing it despite the Philippine Senate rejecting the extension of their lease at Clark and Subic, and it seemed the majority was still happy so I said “perhaps Mrs. Aquino may have done something right despite a lack of much change around. Otherwise, it would have not survived.” And I added, “anyway, hers is just a transition government and the next one should be doing the rest of the work.”Enter Fidel V. Ramos in 1992. I was in my 2nd year in high school. I remember skipping homework in Biology so I could watch his oath-taking on TV. It was a rainy in June 30, 1992.Before that, I remember FVR was up against Ramon Mitra for party nomination candidate for president and in that party he was not really the choice. Mitra was. But FVR had Cory’s endorsement. It was because FVR was not the party’s candidate that Lakas-NUCD was established. Lesson that I learned: In Philippine politics, if your party doesn’t like you, create your own.Like Ninoy, Mitra was also imprisoned during Martial Law unlike Ramos who was one of President Marcos’s generals (not to mention a relative). Aquino may have had her reasons for choosing FVR over RVM despite it but what was funny, as I remember, was that Mitra may have been his party’s standard bearer but it was suspected that his party-mates were secretly rooting for FVR. One Sunday magazine in 1992 after the elections (PDI Sunday Magazine if I remember it right) comically described it this way:Mitra: “Buti pa sa grupo ni Cristo, isa lang ang Hudas. Sa grupo ko, lahat sila Hudas. Mitra: “Ang kulay ng manok namin puti, pero nung nanalo ang pula, lahat ng kasama ko, tuwang-tuwa.”Anyway, moving on, it was during the early part of FVR’s administration that the power crisis got worse. So Mar Roxas’s reasoning that the recent power crisis could be attributed to the growing economy? It was not an original. I heard that first during FVR’s time. And it was supported by the claim that we were called the “Tiger Cub of Asia.” Are we? Well, my father was able to sustain my high school in a private school despite his meager salary. And almost all of the kids in my neighborhood were at school. Almost everyone I knew could afford small luxuries at that time so I guess then maybe the economy was good.Did EDSA still matter during FVR’s time? Naturally, yes. FVR was one of its major players so the highway was still closed every Feb 25 and it remained a national (non-working) holiday. Nonetheless, the crowd every Feb 25 was noticeably thinning each year.How was the Ramos administration for me? I was both in high school and college during FVR’s time. From my point of view, except for the 1997 Asian financial crisis and the El Nino of the same year, I guess it went well.Joseph ‘Erap’ Estrada came next after Fidel V Ramos.The way I see it, Erap benefited much from the ‘freedom’ we gained at EDSA. In my opinion, if Marcos was indeed the dictator-that-wanted-to-remain-in-power-until-he-wanted-to and as intelligent as he was described, he wouldn’t have passed the presidency to a man like Erap. He may have had the skills to manage a town effectively but I don’t think Marcos will have had the confidence in him to lead a country basing it on his other qualifications. I remember in one testimony in Estrada’s impeachment trial, Erap asked one person “anong ibig sabihin ng Executive Summary?” when a report was submitted to him. Good thing for Erap is that Marcos was not in power anymore in 1998. By the way, how does Erap now fare as mayor of Manila which is much bigger and populous than San Juan?Was EDSA still celebrated during Erap’s time? I think yes. It was still a holiday. Only, he chose not to attend. I think we all know why.After another EDSA “revolution” ousted Erap, Gloria Macapagal Arroyo took over. There wasn’t really much trust in her then. We just didn’t have any choice. She was next in line since she was the Vice-President. After Marcos, GMA had the next longest term as president. She was in power from 2001 to 2010. Was she any better? She was known to be a silent workaholic. How was the spirit of EDSA during her time? I don’t remember her being on any side in 1986 but I remember it was during her time that the celebrations were minimized as February 25 was taken as an opportunity by her dissidents to hold protests against her. Thus Feb 25 was made a holiday only for students.Question is, are there any cries to make February 25 a holiday and to celebrate it the way it used to be after GMA? Hardly any.As of this writing, the president of the Philippines is the son of the couple who were regarded as the cause of the 1986 EDSA revolution. So did the spirit of EDSA ’86 remain alive in his administration? On the contrary, especially in social media, there is growing sentiment questioning the motives behind the historical event that is the 1986 People Power Revolution.As an individual who grew up in the midst of all these events – 30 years and 5 presidents after – I only have one question: Are we now any better than before?To answer my own question, I want to look back to 1986 and review what we wanted at that time. According to reports, President Marcos was a dictator, a bad one — like a Filipino Hitler. So we ousted him. We replaced the 1973 constitution because they said it was too President-centric. So we came up with the 1987 Constitution. The framers made sure that we would not suffer another dictator again. But, in effect, the new constitution came up with a weak president. Unfortunately, not only did it accord the president limited powers, it also refused to set qualifications for who can run as president. Any person can be president! So an underqualified presidential candidate running as president with limited powers? I wonder what kind of a leader we will have with that.One of the common phrases I hear from Ninoy in his documentaries is that he always wanted a free, clean, and honest elections. Perhaps our elections now are indeed free compared to the elections for the Interim Batasang Pambansa which is done by block voting. But is it any cleaner or honest than that?I told the story of what happened between Ramos and Mitra because I remember that during the Marcos era, I am told, being a standard bearer for the administration party was exclusive only to Ferdinand Marcos’s family members. True, political parties now may have the freedom to choose whoever they want as their candidates but is it any better than what is alleged against Marcos? Or, actually, are party members really free? Suddenly I remember the rift between Guia Gomez and Francis Zamora.The usual reply for anyone who expresses doubts about what we gained after EDSA in 1986 was that if it weren’t for it, we would not be able to speak freely against or criticize the government without fear of arrest or being hurt. However, this age of social media is coming and no matter what Marcos would have done, given the resources of the Philippines, I don’t think he would have been able to maintain control over the internet. Thus, freedom to speak, I guess the way Filipinos understood it, is just going to keep coming and Marcos would not have been able to do anything about it.My last point is, we’ve already experimented with a system of government that has been in place for the last 3 decades. Haven’t we arrived yet at a conclusion on whether or not it has been as effective as promised? Based on our woes it looks like the answer is a big no. Or if yes, could it be that it has since been outdated? The lack of responsiveness of our current system of government is staring all of us in the face. What are we going to do what about it? Some may contend, it is not our system of government but it is about who is running the government. Then fine, what are we going to do about it? Do our past leaders lack the ability to foresee our present problems and our present lacks the ability to react?One ad regarding EDSA in the past asked the question “pumanaw na ba ang diwa ng EDSA?” Perhaps what is left worth looking back to every February 25 is the fact that Filipinos may have demonstrated their capacity to be united if given a common goal. The generation of Filipinos in 1986 did that. Can the present generation of Filipinos achieve something similar? So far, most of those I’ve talked to have a sense of wanting to abandon the country because of its leaders and their fellow Filipinos themselves.We’ve had enough EDSA rallies and I don’t think we can still afford to have one. But if there is one left, I hope it will not be to oust another president or be mounted against certain personalities but, instead, be against whatever it is that is holding us back from sustaining a consistent march to progress – A revolution against our selves and our own hearts and conscience.

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2016-02-25 22:35:28+00:00

https://www.getrealphilippines.com/2016/02/ive-seen-heard-think-30-years/#comments

Get Real Philippines

Fruit Vendor sad of Agot’s statement “Hindi ba Pilipino si Agot Isidro?”

Blogger Mocha Uson asked some random people about their opinions on Agot Isidro’s statement against President Duterte.The owner of Mercy Fruit in stall in San Andres Malate who interviewed by Mocha Uson was disappointed with Agot’s criticism on President Duterte. Aling Mercy believes that Agot disrespected the man who represented the whole country.Aling Mercy said that Agot must know that President Duterte is the leader of the country where she lives. She also added that if she doesn’t like the policy of the President, the actress should find another place to live.The businesswoman also admitted that she got hurt by the statements of Agot Isidro.“Kasiraan niya[PDuterte], kasiraan nating mga Pilipino, hindi ba Pilipino si Ms. Agot Isidro, para magsalita siya ng masama sa Presidente natin? Ama ng bansa natin yun” Aling Mercy told Mocha.Aling Mercy told the Netizens that they already felt the changes that promised by President Duterte.She also believe that the people who criticise the President didn’t felt any changes because they are already rich and living in comfortable and secured life.“Sila’y mayayaman kaya hindi nila nararamdaman yung aming kasiyahang mahihirap” Aling Mercy said before Mocha ended the interview.

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2016-10-10 07:29:48+08:00

https://pinoytrending.altervista.org/fruit-vendor-sad-agots-statement-hindi-ba-pilipino-si-agot-isidro/

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Kris Aquino: My Father Died For Japan

Kris Aquino came to the defense of his father Ninoy in a scathing Facebook and Instagram message directly addressed to PCOO Assistant Secretary Mocha Uson.Aquino was protesting Uson’s posting of a video showing Ninoy being kissed by two women. It was Uson’s way of criticizing those who have made a big deal about President Rodrigo Duterte kissing a member of the audience on the lips during a meeting with the Filipino community in South Korea.In her message, Aquino said that his father was a hero and that he died for THIS countryAquino was in Japan when she made that statement.

['Pol Pinoy']

05/06/2018 0:00

https://adobochronicles.com/2018/06/05/kris-aquino-my-father-died-for-japan/

Adobo Chronicles

President Duterte Gives Farmers And Fishermen Of Basilan P100-Million Worth Of Equipment

On President Rodrigo Duterte’s 100 days of office, he distributed equipment tofarmers and fishermen worth P100-million in the Province of Basilan along withAgriculture Secretary Manny Pinol.The machinery included cassava granulation, corn mills, tractors, corn and rice seeds, fertilisers, seaweed farming tools and Fiberglass fishing boats.Aside from the equipment, he was also able to provide interventions that are estimated to be worth P1-billion as he aims to focus on production of food and wiping out poverty on provinces.Upon the distribution, people from Basilan burst into tears as they received the 70 units of the 1,000 Fiberglas fishing boats together with engines, fishing nets, hooks and line.Meanwhile, the farmers were given first of the 7 units of 4-wheel drive tractors which will be used in farming of cassava and corn particularly in places affected by cocolisap.

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2016-03-05 02:09:58+00:00

http://www.pilipinasonlineupdates.com/2016/10/president-duterte-gives-farmers-and.html

Pilipinas Online Updates

An Interview With A Prince: Of Heroes And Monsters Of History

This interview is more or less a late response to Charles Englund’s interview with Heneral Luna last year…Good evening ladies and gentlemen, it’s your favorite high-functioning internet troll Thaddeus Grimwald here in the province of Transylvania, Romania in Bran Castle to interview Vlad III, Prince of Wallachia!And without further ado, here comes the man himself!Vlad III: Ah, good evening to you and welcome to my humble abode Mr. Grimwald! It is so rare to have a guest from such far reaches of the world these days! It is an honor to have you here in my home!Grim: Please, call me “Grim”, Your Highness. I am merely of common birth and the honor is all mine.Vlad III: Well, you nonetheless have the mark of a gentleman. My brides speak highly of you.Grim: If so, you can thank my ex-girlfriend and my previous relationship.Vlad III: Oh, must be a sore topic for you. Apologies, “Sir Grim” for being such a poor host. I don’t get many visitors in this day and age.Let’s see here. You are from Asia, correct? A distant land called the Philippines which was discovered long ago by the Spaniards.Grim: I see you keep up with current events Your Highness. Indeed, I am from Far East Asia, somewhere east of China.Vlad III: Yes, I have heard of that place. I hear that it’s very beautiful there as it is always warm even at night. Not like here in Romania at all.In fact, I believe we have kin there. In one of your islands, though I cannot quite remember the name. Capisce, was it now?Grim: Oh, you mean Capiz!Vlad III: Yes, that’s the one!Anyway, while I’d like to go there, I’m afraid I don’t enjoy traveling over oceans. It’s kind of a hassle for me, I guess.Grim: That’s okay, Your Highness.Anyway, I came to ask you whether you know anything about Philippine history, especially from the 1980’s to the present.Vlad III: I hear a bit. However, remember, I usually know more about the west than the Far East. I have even met that American president, “Lincoln” I believe his name was, and he tried to kill me.Though I do know about your former dictator Ferdinand Marcos and what happened to him after he was overthrown. I have never met the man myself but I cannot help but feel a little sympathy for the poor man.Grim: Why so, Your Highness?Vlad III: Well, it’s clear that he was not a perfect leader and he indeed committed atrocities and acts of corruption against your people. However, his actions can be best described as “only human” and wasn’t really anything atrocious. It’s apparent that Ferdinand Marcos only wanted to do what was best for the Filipino people but that didn’t mean that he was invulnerable to temptation and corruption. Perhaps in the end, he did fall to temptation, but I doubt he really intended things to go the way they did.He almost reminds me of myself, actually…Grim: Could you explain, Your Highness?Vlad III: Look my boy, when it comes to history, there are only three truths. Remember them well, because they are all too often forgotten when people get all emotional.Grim: So what is the first?Vlad III: The first is that everyone seeks someone to blame for their troubles. They may not say it out loud and may even try to hide it but never forget that just about everyone wants to blame someone else for their problems. It’s human nature, my good Sir Grim.While Ferdinand Marcos might not have been perfect, as I said, he was not the cause of all the problems of your country. Indeed, if there is anyone to blame, it is some of the people who worked for him who, for some strange reason, still remain in power in your country. Marcos was simply a victim of the “blame game” since he was in charge at the time and all the issues that occurred could be laid at his feet.Which makes me wonder how that inbred-looking man who is currently your president manages to dodge all the blame thrown at him and still have the audacity to not take responsibility for the troubles of your country. I can only pity you for having such a horrible example of a man be your leader. I loathe to even call him a “man” as he keeps blaming a sick and helpless woman for his inadequacies.Grim: Well, his term is almost over anyway so I wouldn’t be too worried about that. Anyway Your Highness, what is the second.Vlad III: The second is that history is not “black and white”. It’s never “good vs. evil” as a lot of dumb storytellers would have you believe. More often than not, it just turns out that one side happens to be more evil than the other.If you will note even, my people, the Romanians and Bulgarians, see me as a hero while others, such as the Russians, Germans and especially the Ottomans, see me as a monster or as a devil even. Some have even gone on to calling me “The Impaler” which, of course, I will not deny. All in all though, most of what I did, I did for my people. I will say that for them, I will gladly sell my soul to the Devil just so I can protect them.I can also point out to you that other men from history also possess a “gray” portrait rather than a purely white or black one. Some have called that short Frenchman Napoleon “The Antichrist” although the French see him as captain of their nation. Nobunaga Oda of Japan was a fearsome warrior often branded as a villain by his own people, yet it was he who united them as an empire.So you see dear boy, contrary to what a lot of people will tell you, there are rarely any real “heroes” or “villains” in history. So while Ferdinand Marcos might not have been a good leader, I wouldn’t call him a “tyrant” like some people would as, despite everything he had done, he still cared about your people. A true tyrant is usually insane and is apathetic to the plight of their own people as they live in their own world like Caligula and Nero.Grim: Then what is the third, Your Highness?Vlad III: The third is that history is all too often written by the winners.Like I said with the first two I’ve said, history is never the “clear-cut” story most people assume it is. It is often complicated and very confusing.For instance, take the American Civil War. Many simply assume that the Union simply fought for the freedom of slaves in the states ruled by the Confederates. In reality, there were Union states that not only supported slavery but actually treated their African slaves even worse. Also, there were Confederate states that did not only want to free their slaves but give them their own property and livelihood. However, since the Union won that war, it was they who decided on what to write in American history books.The same can be said about history books in your country. Since it was the enemies of Ferdinand Marcos who took over after he was overthrown, it was they who decided on what to write in your history books. In the end, he was painted as the villain and his enemies were the “heroes” even though both factions had committed their own fair share of villainy. Of course, since it was poor Ferdinand who lost, it became fairly easy for his enemies to paint themselves as heroes, or even a saint as I’ve heard from one of my advisers in the Vatican, even when they are clearly just as corrupt and atrocious or perhaps even worse.Grim: Well, that’s certainly an eye-opener Your Highness and both I and my readers deeply appreciate your insights on the history of the Filipino people. I should be going now as it is long way back to the airport.Vlad III: Oh, you’re not going to stay for the night?Grim: No, I really should be going I-Wait, what the-Why can’t I get this door open?Vlad III: Oh, don’t bother trying my dear Mr. Grimwald, I made sure to have all my doors and windows locked from the outside. My brides made sure of that.Grim: Wait! This isn’t what we talked about!Dangit, I forgot to bring my garlic necklace!Vlad III: I get so few guests these days that I cannot simply turn down a free meal when it comes to me of its own will. Fear not though, Thaddeus. Once I am done, you will become one of my children. You will be one of us. You will be one with the night and you will never fear death ever again! Women of all kinds will be attracted to you and you will never want for companionship ever again! You will finally have an active sex life!Grim: No, wait! Stay back! I’m warning you!NOOOOOOOOOOOOO! I DON’T WANT TO SPARKLE!***GRP writer Thaddeus Grimwald has been declared missing by both Philippine and Romanian authorities. He was last seen in the vicinity of Bran Castle in Romania. If you have any information on his present whereabouts or condition, please contact his loved ones immediately.

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2016-03-05 02:09:58+00:00

https://www.getrealphilippines.com/2016/03/interview-prince-heroes-monsters-history/

Get Real Philippines

Former President Aquino on $5-M reward for terrorist killed by SAF44: “Hindi na po natin alam kung nasan yun, hindi naman satin yun”

The beneficiary $5-M bounty from America for the head of the international terrorist and bomb maker Zulkifli Bin Hir alias Marwan who killed by SAF44 is one of the remaining mystery of the Masasapano Massacre.The people also questioned why the $5-M bounty didn’t gave to the SAF44 who sacrificed their own lives just to kill the international terrorist in Masasapano.Now, after President Rodrigo Duterte criticized Benigno Aquino III for what happened to the SAF44, the former President released statement on what really happened to the $5-M reward.In his statement that released on Thursday, Aquino said that he didn’t know what really happen the reward and he decided not to interfere America in deciding the beneficiary of the $5-M reward.He also said that the Philippines do not own the reward for Marwan.“Hindi po natin masabi, dahil hindi naman po natin reward ito. Sa totoo lang ho, hindi na rin tayo nakialam sa reward” Former President Aquino said in his statement.This statement of Aquino sparked outrage to the Netizens who still has many questions about Masasapano Massacre.

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2017-01-26 09:10:09+08:00

https://pinoytrending.altervista.org/president-aquino-5-m-reward-terrorist-killed-saf44-hindi-na-po-natin-alam-kung-nasan-yun/

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Response to Ph "vice president" Leni Robredo's "Threat of a Return to Martial Law" ululation

Dear VP Leni,You know why there is no outrage or fear from the general public despite your daily "warnings" of martial law?Because most Filipinos would rather have a dictatorship under Duterte than fake freedom under another LP-led government. Harsh, but true.For your sake, I hope you understand just how unwelcome the LP is in this country.Nobody wants Martial Law, but if Filipinos were pushed into a corner, and asked to choose between the grey void of a Duterte dictatorship and the swirling blackness of an LP-led government, madam, millions would jump into the grey void faster than you can say "Nakakaririmarim."I'm sure there's a part of you that will understand why a homeless survivor of Typhoon Yolanda would rather choose Duterte over you, even if you represent all "Cory-ish" (image projection) qualities--saintly, kind, pure--and he represents the exact opposite. I'm sure you won't take it against the Filipino people who are waiting for the free tuition/hospitalization with bated breath if they chose someone who can deliver. Aminin natin, if your own life were in danger, you would choose a Duterte over a Leni, di ba?You really want the best for this country? Then cut the strings that tie you to your useless, greedy, manipulative party.You want the best for this country? Then play fair! Call out your partymates like Leila de Lima and other LP lawmakers reportedly involved in drugs. Call them out if you really work for the people and not for the LP party.OK lang sa inyo as a lawyer and as a VP na bastos si Leila at hindi pinapansin ang summon? As an elected official of this country and the leader of the political party of which she is a member, you should also use your voice to berate your own members, or anything else you say loses its power because you have lost credibility, favoring a few.When the day comes that many of us decide to fight Duterte when and if he abuses his power, we would want to do it alongside a real hero of the people, not a puppet who will just shuffle us along from one tyranny to the next.Tagalugin ko na lang para malinaw: SUKANG SUKANG SUKANG SUKA NA KAMI SA LP. KUNG HINDI HO KAYO LALAYAS SA LP, WAG NA HO KAYONG UMASANG SUSUPORTAHAN NAMIN KAYO KAHIT KAILAN. MAGHAHANAP NA LANG KAMI NG IBANG HIHINGAN NG TULONG.And yes, stop, please. All these everyday statements make you seem lamer and lamer and lamer by the minute. Use your voice for real opposition. The more you talk, the more you dilute its power. Hindi ho namin kailangan malaman ang running commentaries ninyo. Nakakaririmarim.

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23/09/2018 0:00

https://grpshorts.blogspot.com/2016/12/response-to-ph-vice-president-leni.html#comments

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Starbucks To Serve Mocha In Limited Edition Cups

Hoping to reach out to a captive audience of 5 Million Filipinos, Starbucks Philippines announced today that beginning October 1, its hot or iced mocha will be served in limited edition cups bearing the image of, who else, Mocha Uson.In order to avail of the custom cups, customers must order mocha. Regular coffee, tea or juices will not be served in the special cups.Speaking with The Adobo Chronicles, a spokesperson for Starbucks Philippines said that this is part of the coffee company’s overall marketing strategy to increase its dwindling number of customers. “Imagine if all 5 Million followers of Uson will come in to our stores and buy some hot or iced mocha?”So what are you waiting for? Visit a Starbucks near you soon!

['Pol Pinoy']

23/09/2018 0:00

https://adobochronicles.com/2018/09/23/starbucks-to-serve-mocha-in-limited-edition-cups/?share=email

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the Pinoy politician's epidemic

Filipinos beware: there is an epidemic spreading among the politicians in our midst. It is called Foot in Mouth Disease, or FMD. What are the signs that a politician is afflicted with it? They say things that sound hypocritical, nonsensical, or just downright idiotic. They do not keep their promises. They unknowingly lead themselves into a "slip of the tongue" moment.I don't know if President Noynoy Aquino is the primary carrier of this epidemic butapparently he has a hard time keeping his mouth shut and has kept making gaffe after gaffe. Sergio Osmeña III also showed signs of FMD by implying that some promises need not be kept. During the whole impeachment trial lead prosecutor Niel Tupas was inflicted with this condition. His team had to be helped by the senator-judges who allied themselves with PNoy. Special mention goes to Franklin Drilon, who was not hesitant about his bias against the defendant Renato Corona, who refused to be inhibited from the trial, and whose own personal wealth warrants more airtime than whatever Corona was reported to have.Of course, Ombudsman Morales must be mentioned too. Why in the world would you try to muddle up "transactional balances", and in the process, exhibit a lack of basic accounting and mathematical principles just to bloat someone else's numbers? However, she was also successful in passing on the epidemic to former Chief Justice Renato Corona, who may have very well caused his own downfall by testifying against himself.Finally, one more noteworthy case of the disease: Jinggoy Estrada , and all the other senator-judges who are asking Malacañang to stop filing criminal cases yet voted guilty anyway. These people contributed and gave credence to Malacañang's impunity, now they're telling them to stop? I guessandare really the most noticeable symptoms of this disease.Preventive medicine is needed against this. Don't make promises you can't keep. Think carefully before you say something. Make sure that you have your facts straight.Keep in mind that you don't always have to say something every time. Remember, less talk, less mistake. Let the politicians keep on eating crow, and their own feet, and let's give them the boot if we aren't satisfied with how they treat, the people they have sworn to serve first and foremost.

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2017-01-21 20:43:04+08:00

https://grpshorts.blogspot.com/2012/06/foot-in-mouth-disease-pinoy-politicians.html

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Bigger than politics: Jun Evasco a victim of Martial Law works for Duterte

So I looked up Jun Evasco's profile again.The man has a background that more resembles fiction. A priest who became a Communist NPA guerilla, a martial law torture victim, local executive, and now Cabinet Secretary to the President who once prosecuted him for rebellion (when Duterte was a prosecutor). Now he is one of the closest and trusted of the President's men and spearheads the anti-poverty initiative of the administration, overseeing 12 agencies (which includes HUDCC) under Executive Order No. 1 i.e the very first thing the admin did when it came into power.I can imagine what Evasco must have had to say about the Marcos burial. It is very likely he had strong feelings about it (like Judy Taguiwalo). Did he just keep it to himself or raise the issue privately with Duterte, away from media?Perhaps his statementthe Robredo resignation is an indication, "Cabinet members accept the appointment with the implicit agreement that they agree with his (Duterte's) program, platform and policies. While there may be matter they take issue with, these are to be handled consensually because it is vital for the Cabinet to be united. It is important that while one is a member of the cabinet to express one's views discreetly and not be adversarial publicly. If in any case a member finds cause it is in his/her prerogative to resign from the cabinet."Duterte has formed many alliances, balancing the Marcoses with the Left. The left should probably take stock and note that this administration is already extremely sympathetic with their cause. It is better to have a seat at the table, to be working inside the halls of power, than to be taking up arms.----------------------Charles Englund as posted on Facebook

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2017-01-21 20:43:04+08:00

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A Netizen reveals something surprising about the Senator Trillanes that will shock everyone: “He never experienced combat”

Netizen Cated J Paul’s comment has goes viral on the internet after he claimed that he knew many secrets about Senator Trillanes life as Navy Officer.Mr. Paul claimed that he got the information from his friend who is an Army Scout Ranger Battalion Commander today and became the mistah of Antonio Trillanes IV in Philippine Military Academy (PMA) batch Marilag Class 95Sorry to say but one of my close friend is the mistah or batch of Trollanes in PMA Batch Marilag Class 95 & now an army scout ranger battalion commander & he is a humble soldier with a lot of gold cross medalsAccording to him, his friend revealed that the Senator never experienced combat during his life as a Navy and only wanted to be assigned in offices to avoid engaging in combat., he told me that Trollanes has never experienced combat & was a pencil pusher in the NAVY office all thru out his career as a soldier meaning he always wants to be assigned in offices to avoid combat ,He also revealed that the Magdalo group who led coups against former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo was not founded by Senator Trillanes but by Captain Gerry Gambala.The majority of the Magdalo group is now working in Bureau of Customs as intelligence officers hired by Commissioner Nicanor Faeldon, one of the former colleague of Sen. Trillanes in Magdalo group and now an ally of President Rodrigo Duterte.btw he was never the brains or the original founder of the Magdalo Group , it was Capt Gerry Gambala who is the real brains & leader of the Magdalo Group & the majority of the Magdalo Group now are working as Intel Officers in BOC recruited by Com Faeldon who was also a member of the group before, that is why there are 2 factions now in the Magdalo ,Paul also revealed the present condition of the group where Senator Trillanes belongs. He claimed that majority of the members of Magdalo group is now working for President Rodrigo Duterte that made Trillanes disappointed.Trollanes is dissapointed also because majority of the group are now with the PRRD admin only a few left on his group that includes the party list congressman named Gary Alejano who keeps on defending Delima too,Mr. Paul friend also have a joke for Senator Trillanes and they called him “Boy Hotel” because of always hiding in hotels when plotting a coup.my close friend told me that they even have a joke on Sunny Trollanes , they call him ” Boy Hotel ” because he keeps on hiding in hotels when plotting a coup, he only joined the Oakwood Mutiny 2 weeks before the coup & he volunteered as spokesman kaya sumikat ika nga he was a late comer to the group ,Before he ended his comment, Mr. Paul and the other Mistah’s of Trillanes calls him coward for not going to the mountains to experience a real combat.He also accused Trillanes of being a paid machinery and dared the people to ask some of the Senator’s mishah to knew more about him.we ilonggos & his mistahs describe him as ” TALAWAN ” or COWARD kasi ayaw pumunta sa gyera sa bundok gusto mag schooling lang at mag opisina sa HQ , he is a paid political mercenary but has no balls in actual combat & confrontations ika nga puro daldal lang at porma na parang asong ulol ….he was never a combat officer & a be medaled soldier itanong nyo sa mga mistah nya kung anong klaseng tao sya alam nila halos lahat na ” Talawan ” sya ….at tunay na Sundalong Kanin!The camp of Trillanes is not yet giving any statement about the claims of Cated J Paul.But the supporters of the Senator believe that Trillanes is a brave soldier and the claims of Mr. Paul is pure of lies and only trying to destroy the image of President Duterte’s fiercest critic.

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2017-01-21 20:43:04+08:00

https://pinoytrending.altervista.org/netizen-reveals-something-surprising-senator-trillanes-will-shock-everyone-never-experienced-combat/

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Philippines President Duterte And VP Robredo Mark Themselves As ‘Safe’

As super typhoon Haima (Lawin) battered most of Northern Luzon Wednesday night into Thursday morning, both Philippines President Rodrigo Roa Duterte and Vice President Leni Robredo took to their Facebook account to mark themselves as “safe.” (Facebook has a mechanism for users to let their friends and relatives know that they are safe following a major event or disaster.)Duterte and Robredo are both out of the country.The president is in China for an official state visit while the vice president is attending a UN Habitat meeting in Ecuador.So far, Duterte has not cussed at Lawin.On the other hand, we’re sure Robredo will deal with those who have lost their habitat because of the strong typhoon when she comes back. She is the head of the Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council (HUDCC), a cabinet position.

['Pol Pinoy']

19/10/2016 0:00

https://adobochronicles.com/2016/10/19/philippine-president-duterte-and-vp-robredo-mark-themselves-as-safe/

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NAIA AIRLINE PASSENGERS WARNED: DON’T USE ALUMINUM FOIL

Yesterday, we reported that the Philippine government has approved the importation of 500 tons of plastic wrap in order to meet the demand resulting from the laglag bala scheme whereby bullets are allegedly being planted in bags of unsuspecting passengers going through the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) for purposes of extortion.Desperate times call for desperate measures.Many passengers, unable to procure plastic wrap to protect their luggage from being targeted by the schemers, are turning to aluminum foil which is plenty in supply from local supermarkets and other retailers in Metro Manila.But these passengers only end up in frustration upon arriving at NAIA to be told that aluminum foil cannot be used to wrap their bags because it is against airport security regulations.Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) General Manager Jose Angel Honrado said that x-ray cameras cannot see through aluminum foil and won’t be able to detect bullets, illegal substances and other prohibited items.Honrado warned that bags wrapped in aluminum foil will be confiscated and will not be allowed on board any departing aircraft.

['Pol Pinoy']

04/11/2017 0:00

https://adobochronicles.com/2015/11/04/naia-airline-passengers-warned-dont-use-aluminum-foil/

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Bong Go defends himself over the accusations against him, urges the senate to invite Rappler and Inquirer for spreading ‘fake news’

Special Assistant to the President Christopher ‘Bong’ Go defended himself in front of the lawmakers at the senate investigation on the frigate project of the Philippine Navy.During the senate hearing, Bong Go said that he had already difficulty in answering questions on the accusations against him because he knew that he’s innocent over the controversy on the frigate deal.“Sa totoo lang mahirap sagutin ang mga alegasyon na wala ka namang kinalaman.” Go said in his opening speech.He also mentioned a senator cleared his name over the controversy and hoping that the public official maintain his belief.“May interview ang isang senador at sinabi niya na wala ako kinalaman sa frigate deal, sana ay panindigan niya ito.”Bong Go might be referring to Senator Antonio Trillanes IV who said during a recent interview that the assistant of the President has nothing to do with the alleged questionable purchase of two frigates worth P15.7 billion from South Korea.“Hindi dahil malinis s’ya (Go). Pero ‘di naman gagalaw ‘yan ng walang utos ni Pangulo (Duterte),” Trillanes said in a radio interview.According to Go, the accusations against him only started when media websites Inquirer.net and Rappler.com released a documents, saying that he intervened with the frigate project.Because of this, he urged the senate to invite Rappler and Inquirer in the next investigation on fake news so they can explain their report on the frigate project.“Nagsimula ito nang maglabas ang Rappler at Inquirer ng FakeNews, irresponsible reporting.” he said.“Baka pwede na patawag ang @rapplerdotcom at @inquirerdotnet nang matanong namin sila sa kanilang binabalita.” he added.Go also explained that the opposition involved him on the controversy because they wanted to destroy the image of President Rodrigo Duterte, the man the he served for decades.“Sinama lang ako sa isyu [frigate deal] na ito para siraan ang administrasyon ni Pangulong Duterte.” he said.In the end of his speech, Go repeated that he had nothing to do with the questionable frigate project.“Walang nabago, walang binago, walang nakialam at walang pinakialaman. Inosente ako at idinamay lang ako sa isyung ito para siraan si Pangulong Duterte. Mahirap sagutin ang mga bintang na wala ka naman kinalaman.” he said.After his speech, Bong Go received an applause from his supporters.Bong Go was questioned and accused of allegedly interfering with the frigate deal of the Philippine navy.Rappler and Inquirer showed a document which mentioned the name of the President’s assistant.Because of this, Senators Frank Drilon, Kiko Pangilinan, Risa Hontiveros, Bam Aquino IV, Trillanes, and detained Leila de Lima on January 14 filed Resolution 584 seeking an inquiry on the acquisition of two Philippine Navy frigates “to determine whether or not such acquisition promotes the goals of the modernization program and complies with pertinent laws.”

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2018-02-19 11:23:26+08:00

https://pinoytrending.altervista.org/bong-go-defends-accusations-urges-senate-invite-rappler-inquirer-spreading-fake-news/

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Leni’s Quotes

In the interest of public service, The Adobo Chronicles is starting a new series on quotes and statements by VP Leni Robredo, visualizing or interpreting them for the better understanding of all.As always, we advise our readers to take her statements — our ours — with a grain of salt. Preferably sea salt.

['Pol Pinoy']

25/03/2017 0:00

https://adobochronicles.com/2017/03/25/lenis-quotes/?share=email

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“UNITY: JOURNALISTS OF COLOR” TO BE AUCTIONED OFF ON eBAY

the National Association of Black Journalists, National Association of Hispanic Journalists, Asian American Journalists Association and Native American Journalists Association. UNITY held conventions once every four years, attracting as many as 9,000 attendees beginning in 1994.Two years ago, however, the black journalists left the coalition over disagreement on UNITY financial and organizational issues. Soon thereafter, the predominantly white National Lesbian and Gay Journalists Association was admitted to the coalition and the name was changed to UNITY: Journalists for Diversity. This week, the Hispanic Journalists voted to leave the coalition as well over similar issues, leaving just two journalists of color organizations and the lesbian and gay journalists.Acknowledging that the name “UNITY: Journalists of Color” will never again apply to the crumbling UNITY organization, the board of directors of UNITY voted unanimously to auction off the old name on eBay. The starting bid is $1,000 dollars with a “buy it now” price of $3,000. A UNITY board member who spoke to The Adobo Chronicles on condition of anonymity, said that if the auction raises the full $3,000, the amount will be divided equally among the remaining member organizations, each receiving $1,000.Rumors are spreading on social media that some black and Latino journalists are pitching in to raise the $3,000 to buy the UNITY: Journalists of Color name so that they can start a new organization that is truly representative of an ethnically-diverse coalition of journalists. The smaller Native American Journalists Association and the usually quiet Asian American Journalists Association will be invited to join the new organization but it remains unclear if the lesbian and gay journalists will be invited as well.At last check on eBay, the auction has not generated a single bid.

['Pol Pinoy']

24/10/2016 0:00

https://adobochronicles.com/2013/10/24/unity-journalists-of-color-to-be-auctioned-off-on-ebay/?share=email

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Trusting the #Philippines National Police: no longer an option for most #Filipinos

PNP, Friend or Foe?Hoodlums in uniform is now an understatement when we talked about law enforcers doing crimes. It is more like a state sponsored terrorists.Imagine, the state trains, issues weapons and pays these cops to protect and maintain peace and order, but do the opposite. Bad cops do criminal activities. Name it, rob, kidnap, carjack, extort, torture, rape, sell drugs, and murder. And worse, they act as a team. An organized unit aim to harm helpless victims- rich or poor, local or foreigner. Money-hungry policemen inflicting pain in the society.Are we still safe in our homes, workplaces and streets? How do we know if cops are good or bad?This is a moral crisis. Would you call a cop for help if another cop robs you? Or worse, the whole police station is involved. Where do we go then?--------------------This is a GRP Featured Comment. Join the discussion!http://getrealphilippines.com/blog/2014/09/gripped-by-a-mounting-crime-wave-filipinos-increasingly-fearful-for-their-safety/comment-page-1/#comment-694565

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29/08/2018 0:00

https://grpshorts.blogspot.com/2014/09/trusting-philippines-national-police-no.html

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Do less intelligent people lack empathy?

A lot's been said about a weak inclination in Filipinos to be courteous and show respect for other peoples' personal spaces. The more common behaviour we observe in Filipinos everyday makes this evident -- in the way we treat our public spaces like dumping grounds for our rubbish, the way we use our roads with an unshakeable feeling of self-importance, the way we find no motivation to excel in even the simplest endeavor.Beyond our immediate families, there seems to be very little regard for the personal stake other people have in the way we impact our surroundings. We feel no empathy for the greater community within which we belong.Empathy is a high-order cognitive ability. It evolved out of a need in our ancestors to stay apace with increasingly complex social challenges as the scale of human communities increased.Is it then possible that the Filipino mind has so far failed to evolve robust enough cognitive capacity to deal with social complexity beyond the tribal scale?

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2018-10-26 01:05:56+00:00

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Will The Real Lucy Please Step Forward?

A statue of Lucille Ball was erected last year in her hometown of Celoron, New York. Immediately, it was mocked by many, especially the loyal fans because it looked nowhere like the American television’s iconic comedian.Over the weekend, it was finally replaced with a statue designed by Carolyn Palmer, unveiled before adoring Lucy fans.But in a surprising turn of events this week, the new statue was again replaced, this time with the image of Melania Trump.The Adobo Chronicles learned that the Trump Organization purchased the new statue and paid the local government an undisclosed amount as part of Donald Trump’s campaign strategy in his home state of New York.“We are very confident that New Yorkers love Melania and even more confident that she will become the next First Lady,” a Trump spokesperson said. “So we saw it fit to erect a statue in her honor. Plus, we think it is a prime real estate acquisition.”Residents of Celoron are planning a massive protest rally at the Lucille Ball Memorial Park on Friday.

['Pol Pinoy']

15/08/2016 0:00

https://adobochronicles.com/2016/08/15/will-the-real-lucy-please-step-forward/

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RUSH LIMBAUGH MOVES TO COSTA RICA, MOVES RIGHT BACK TO THE U.S.

In 2010, conservative radio talk show host Rush Limbaugh promised that if Obamacare became law in the U.S., he would leave the country and move to Costa Rica in 5 years.Well, it’s been 5 years and Obamacare is the law of the land, upheld not once, but twice by the U.S. Supreme Court.Being the man of his word that he is, Limbaugh moved to Costa Rica on July 1st, only to come back to America in just two days.The reason? Costa Rica has universal health care, and Limbaugh thinks that’s even worse than Obamacare.“I guess I had a dose of my own medicine,” he said, “but I’m glad my medicine is covered by Obamacare.”

['Pol Pinoy']

03/07/2018 0:00

https://adobochronicles.com/2015/07/03/rush-limbaugh-moves-to-costa-rica-moves-right-back-to-the-u-s/#respond

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CNN CONFIRMS: GOD STOLE MISSING MALAYSIA AIRLINES PLANE

from mechanical problems and pilot error to hijacking and pilot suicide. that something odd happened to this plane, something beyond our understanding?”What is surprising to television viewers is that the cable news network was not Fox News. It was CNN. The Anchor? Don Lemon.

['Pol Pinoy']

17/03/2017 0:00

https://adobochronicles.com/2014/03/17/cnn-confirms-god-stole-missing-malaysia-airlines-plane/#respond

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PHILIPPINE PRESIDENT AQUINO WELCOMES HIS NEW LOVE TO MALACAÑANG

Previously, we reported that Philippine President Aquino has all but given up the prospect of bringing a First Lady into the presidential palace (Malacañang) before his 6-year-term expires in June of 2016.The bachelor president had hoped that Miss Philippines Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach, whom he had been reportedly dating earlier this year, would be that First Lady.That possibility is now out the door with Wurtzbach winning the Miss Universe crown last Sunday, making her committed contractually to the Miss Universe Organization for a full year.In lieu of a First Lady, Aquino has decided to bring in a First Dog named Apollo, who, like Wurtzbach, is of German heritage.Wurtzbach is half-German.Apollo is a German Shepherd.At least Aquino is consistent with his preferences.

['Pol Pinoy']

23/12/2017 0:00

https://adobochronicles.com/2015/12/23/philippine-president-aquino-welcomes-his-new-love-to-malacanang/#respond

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New Philippine Passport Will Include Automatic Tourist Visa To U.S., Canada And Europe

The Philippine government has announced that beginning this April, it will start rolling out a fraud-proof, machine-readable e-passport which has enhanced security features that are difficult to replicate.The new passport has an embedded chip with biometric information used to confirm the identity of the traveler, including a photo and fingerprints. Each page has illustrations that speak to the country’s history, but they’re more than just pretty: the fine-lined embossed effect on the printed surface, created by a process called intaglio printing, is exceptionally difficult to copy.As a special bonus, the government says the new passport will include an automatic tourist visa to the U.S., Canada and countries in the European Union (EU), but it will only be extended to the first 20,000 Filipinos who will apply for the new passport.First come, first served.

['Pol Pinoy']

27/03/2016 0:00

https://adobochronicles.com/2016/03/27/new-philippine-passport-will-include-automatic-tourist-visa-to-u-s-canada-and-europe/?share=email

Adobo Chronicles

Passengers Defended Beggar Against 'Matapobre' Driver and His Wife

That kind of feeling na makita mo 'tong taong 'to na pinapahiya ng asawa ng driver na katabi niya kagabi! Last night! Yung pakiramdam kong pagod ako sa trabaho isama mo pa ang biyahe na napakalayo! Tapos may makakasakay ka na pulubi. From the start! Pag sakay ko pa lang halos ipahiya ng ipahiya ng babaeng katabi niya si tatay! na kesho "Istorbo kayo! Dapàt hindi kayo sumasakay ng ganitong Rush hour" Napapailing nlng ako o kaming mga pasahero sa babae, halos kumirot yung puso ko!! Mas pinili ko na wag na munang mag salita, pero halos ipamuhka niya sa matanda na nakakaabala siya! Hindi ko na natiis nag salita na ko!!Ako : Ate hayaan mo na! Hayaan niyo nalang po. Sabay sumagot ang lalaki na katabi ko na "Napailing sabay sabi sakin, "Pumapatol sa matanda" sagot ko naman kaya nga e! Binayaran ko ang matanda ng nalaman ko na sa monumento din siya Bababa! Pero nagulat nalang ang isang dalagita na kasunod ko, na Pinabababa na ni manong driver ang matanda sa 5th ave palang! Sabay sabi "Wala pang monumento kuya binayaran naman siya ni Ate ha! Sabay turo sakin." Dun na ko nag salita na ulit na. "BAYAD HO YAN, PAGLALAKARIN NIYO SIYA HANGGANG MONUMENTO EH BINAYARAN KO SIYA!" Halo halong emosyon yung naramdaman ko! Pati mga pasahero halos nag salita na din. "Pwede ho kayong kasuhan sa ginagawa niyo dahil Senior na to" Sabi ng isang lalaki.. At sinundan ko ng salita sa driver . "WALA NAMAN PONG UMAANGAL SA MGA SAKAY NINYO! YUNG ASAWA NIYO LANG HO!" At doon na nag init sakin ang matapobreng Babae!! Nagkasagutan,duruan,murahan!HINDI HINDI AKO PINALAKI NG MGA MAGULANG KO PARA MAMBASTOS NG MATATANDANG KAGAYA NG MATANDANG BABAE PERO PINILIT NIYA KO DAHIL SA MATAPOBRE SIYA!! IPAPASA DIYOS NALANG KITA!Ako lang ang bukod tangi na naglakas ng loob kasi hindi ko na natiis. 😢😢 Pero hindi ko inaasahan na lahat ng pasahero bandang huli ay kakampi sakin. 🙏 Thank you sa babae na kasama ko sa jeep na nag share nung picture kagabi sa pic at patuloy nakumakalat na ngayon! May karapatan siyang sumakay sa kahit anong sakayan. Walang oras! Kahit anong oras dapat! Tarantadang Babae! Walang puso!! 😩Tay! Hinding hindi ko po pinagsisisihan na napaaway ako ng dahil sainyo. Na sa halangang 13pesos minaliit niya po kayo! I Blessed niyo sana siya lord. Guide him.😢🙏Mata pobre ka ate! Porket pulubi at madumi si tatang kala mo naman inaano ka! Walang pamasahe yung matanda pinapahiya hindi porket medyo nakakaangat ka sa buhay may karapatan ka mang apak ng tao. Buti na lang may mabait na babae at binayaran si tatang pero di ka parin tumigil gusto mo pa pababain yung matanda eh alam mo naman na umuulan! WALANG PUSO SANA DI MANGYARI SAYO YAN PAG TUMANDA KA. Nakakagigil ka 😡😡Ps, asawa ata ng driver yung babae kase sya ang nangongolekta ng pamasahe. Binayaran na nga eh pero ansama pa din ng tingin mo ky tatang.😣😡Ano pa bang problema mo ate binayaran ma si tatang pero ngrereklamo ka pa din kase nakakaabala sya porket rush hour daw! Binayaran na sya ano pa inaangal mo?! Napakasama ng ugali mo sasabihin mo pa konsintidor kame kase binayaran si tatang?! ANG POINT LANG PO NAMIN NA BYARAN NA SI TATANG PERO PINAPABABA NIYO NA SA GRACE PARK EH MONUMENTO SI TATANG BABA? Ang sama nyo sana pagtanda nyo ng asawa mo ate hindi mangyari sa inyo yan!Three women and one homeless man is now trending after a story posted on social media goes viral. Apparently, a woman was humiliating an old jeepney passenger because he is 'nakakaistorbo sa iba' during rush hour in Rizal avenue going to Monumento Caloocan.According to Renzel Lopez Sobrepeña, the woman who was apparently the spouse of the driver they were in, was already scolding the poor old man when she boarded the public utility jeep. Pointing out that a beggar must not use public transportation during rush hour.The homeless man does not have money to pay for fare so Renzel () paid for him. Normally, low level bigots will stop being an a-hole when money is brought up but not this woman who is the jeepney driver's wife. She continued to humiliate the old man insisting that he should disembark even he hasn't reached his intended stop yet. This prompted the other passengers who are non-supercilious like the driver's wife to speak up in the defense of the poor old homeless man.Here's the story as told b Renzel on his Facebook timeline:After her post gained traction and drew mixed reactions of mostly disgust not towards the beggar but towards the supercilious woman, another young woman posted a photograph of the incident for she was also a passenger of the jeepney that night.Here's the post of Facebook user MissDhine Hellyeah ():This story made people feel mixed emotions. You want to help the poor old beggar and bring the villainous woman to justice but you just don't know what to do or where to start. Well, you can start by sharing this article.

['Vic Patnugot']

2018-10-16 00:05:58+00:00

http://pinoynewsblogger.blogspot.com/2017/06/passengers-defended-beggar-against.html

Pinoy News Blogger

Duterte Skips APEC Gala Dinner, Here’s Why

President Rodrigo Duterte on Friday skipped the welcome and gala dinner hosted by Vietnam for the leaders attending the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit here.Foreign Affairs Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano instead came to represent the President, accompanied by his wife, Taguig Mayor Lani Cayetano.In a post on Facebook, presidential spokesperson Harry Roque Jr. said Duterte was not able to attend the dinner as he was “attending to urgent ASEAN hosting matters” and “coordinating safe recovery of Vietnamese captives of the Abu Sayyaf.”Almost immediately, social media was abuzz with speculation and sarcasm on why Duterte skipped the gala dinner.One netizen in particular asked if Duterte skipped the gala because he didn’t know how to use a spoon and fork. Writer Ninotchka Rosca shared the post/question.Well, the newly-appointed Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque and her very good friend, Asec Mocha Uson, responded:”The reason Duterte skipped the Gala dinner was not because he didn’t know how to use a spoon and fork. Rather, the other heads of state didn’t know how to eat with their hands. So rather than make the APEC leaders uncomfortable, he decided to skip the dinner.Such a gentleman, this Duterte!

['Pol Pinoy']

11/11/2017 0:00

https://adobochronicles.com/2017/11/11/duterte-skips-apec-gala-dinner-heres-why/#respond

Adobo Chronicles

Baguio City Now Bans Tourists Who Have Undergone Plastic Surgery

If you’re going shopping in the Summer Capital of the Philippines, you no longer have the choice of “paper or plastic.” Thanks to a new ordinance banning the use by businesses of non-biodegradable bags and containers.But an obscure provision of the new law also bans visitors to Baguio who have undergone any form of plastic surgery.”It’s a total war to protect our environment,” Baguio City Mayor Mauricio Domogan told The Adobo Chronicles.We guess we’ll not see the likes of Xander Ford and clients of Vicki Belo and her medical group in Baguio ever!Rumors have it that Pinoy Ako Blog’s Jover Laurio has decided not to undergo plastic surgery because she loves visiting Baguio.

['Pol Pinoy']

27/05/2018 0:00

https://adobochronicles.com/2018/05/27/baguio-city-now-bans-tourists-who-have-undergone-plastic-surgery/?share=email

Adobo Chronicles

US Marine Joseph Scott Pemberton: Victim of sex scam in the #Philippines?

Because we are impotent to handle our own fucked-up country and society, we overreact to a perceived loss of face when a foreigner murders one of our own losers. Jesus, we are not really that different from the Chinese, are we?The tranny contributed to his own demise. Contributory negligence. We already have the fact that the tranny tried pulling a sex scam. It's virtually certain there was an attempt at a financial scam, too. When you play with fire, you get burned. Shit got out of hand and now we've got a dead Pinoytranny. Depending on what exactly happened, the Marine is also culpable. Will he get reclusion perpetua? Highly unlikely. And neither should he. Will he get handed over to Philippines authorities, per the VFA only after all appeals have been exhausted. That's the agreement. Like it or lump it.Then we have the rewards who bitch about the VFA. Who really gives a rat's ass about those retarded turds? The bottom line is that the Philipppines negotiated the best they could get and it will probably never change. Without US backing, the native language would be Chinese within a year. Without US $$$, the Philippines would be so poor that even Imelda Marcos couldn't steal enough to buy a cheap pair of Nike.Want to get the upper hand in negotiations? Stop electing generation after generation of thieves. Stop the scams. Get an honest and hardworking government and build the country into a regional powerhouse. When will we do that? When pigs fly, sadly.-------------------This is a GRP Featured Comment. Join the discussion!http://getrealphilippines.com/blog/2014/10/the-hypocrisy-in-filipinos-anger-towards-us-marine-joseph-scott-pemberton/comment-page-1/#comment-848651

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01/03/2017 0:00

https://grpshorts.blogspot.com/2014/10/us-marine-joseph-scott-pemberton-victim.html

GRPundit

Kris Aquino And Leni Robredo To Host New TV Game Show On ABS-CBN

Queen of All Media Kris Aquino partners with Lugaw Queen Leni Robredo in a new television game show premiering next month on ABS-CBN.Titled “If This Is The Answer, What Is The Question?”, the show was inspired by a recent comment by Robredo when she said, “If Federalism is the answer, then what is the question?”The co-hosts will quiz contestants by giving them answers to secret questions. The contestants will then guess the secret question for the chance to win a variety of prizes including designer bags, cash and trips to the U.S. and Europe.

['Pol Pinoy']

18/07/2018 0:00

https://adobochronicles.com/2018/07/18/kris-aquino-and-leni-robredo-to-host-new-tv-game-show-on-abs-cbn/?share=email

Adobo Chronicles

Wikileaks: Trump’s Medical Condition Revealed

Who would have thought that there could be anything more damaging to Donald Trump than the explosive audio tape in which he is heard bragging about kissing and groping women? Well, there is.The Sweden-based Wikileaks today released a document which apparently confirms a rare medical condition with which the Republican presidential candidate was diagnosed more than 10 years ago.The document, a certification from Trump’s personal physician, shows that he is suffering from psychosinusitis-XL. There are only about three hundred people worldwide suffering from this condition.Psychosinusitis-XL is a mental condition which affects a person’s brain. It alters the normal function which allows a person to determine right from wrong, truth from falsehood and childhood vs. adulthood. The illness manifests itself through the sinuses — the reason it is called psychosinusitis.Now we know the reason for that constant sniffling we’ve seen and heard from Trump in the last two presidential debates.CNN’s chief medical correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta told The Adobo Chronicles that the sinus infection itself is benign but the mental condition is malignant.

['Pol Pinoy']

10/10/2016 0:00

https://adobochronicles.com/2016/10/10/wikileaks-trumps-medical-condition-revealed/?share=email

Adobo Chronicles

SF GIANTS WANT TO PLAY WORLD SERIES AT LEVI’S STADIUM IN SANTA CLARA

The San Francisco Giants are going to the World Series for the third time in the last five years, and their fan base is definitely growing exponentially.This means that when they host their part of the seven-game World Series against the Kansas City Royals, the 41,503-capacity AT&T Park may not be big enough to accommodate their die-hard fans.It is for this reason that the Giants are now negotiating with the 49ers to use Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara to host the Royals for games 3, 4 and 5 of the World Series, assuming of course there is a game 5.The new Levi’s Stadium has a capacity of 68,000 and can easily accommodate Giants fans plus a sprinkling of Royals fans.The board of directors of the 49ers will meet in an emergency meeting tonight to consider the Giants’ request.

['Pol Pinoy']

17/10/2017 0:00

https://adobochronicles.com/2014/10/17/sf-giants-want-to-play-world-series-at-levis-stadium-in-santa-clar/

Adobo Chronicles

PUPPY WHO SHOT FLORIDA MAN DID NOT HAVE A GUN PERMIT

when the dog in his hand wiggled and put its paw on the trigger. The gun then discharged, the sheriff’s report said.Bradford said he decided to shoot the 3-month-old shepherd-mix dogs in the head because he couldn’t find them a home, according to the sheriff’s office.In the charge statement, the city attorney said that the puppy did not have a gun permit which is a violation of Florida state law. A bail bond for the puppy has not been set as of this morning.

['Pol Pinoy']

22/09/2018 0:00

https://adobochronicles.com/2015/09/22/puppy-who-shot-florida-man-did-not-have-a-gun-permit/#respond

Adobo Chronicles

Pacquiao to Trillanes: ‘I would hit him right away’

Senator Manny Pacquiao delivered a privilege speech in response to Sen. Antonio Trillanes who sarcastically hit other senators by questioning about their real understanding about spiritual renewal.Trillanes got frustrated when the senate ended the hearing of SPO3 Arthur Lascanas who implicated President Rody Duterte as behind Davao Death Squad.” Good thing I have Jesus, or else I would go to (Trillanes) chair and hit him right away” said Pacquiao. CLICK TO WATCH THE VIDEO BELOW.What can you say about the video? Leave your comments below!

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2017-03-09 07:42:44+08:00

http://duterte.today/pacquiao-trillanes-hit-right-away/

Duterte Daily Stories

Trump Wants To Ban Immigrants From The Philippines; FilAm Voters Want To Deliver Zero Votes For Trump

It is no secret that Donald Trump wants to exclude Filipinos from entering the United States as part of his campaign promise to ban immigration from countries with terror links.The Philippines is one of 12 countries that the U.S. State Department has identified as “safe havens” for terrorism.So, Filipino Americans are retaliating by promising to deliver zero votes to Trump this coming November.While many Filipino Americans have self-identified as Republican, they have decided to cross party lines by voting for Hillary Clinton who is more sympathetic to the cause of Filipino immigration to the United States.It is estimated that the some 4 Million Filipinos live in the United States. If each and every one of these FilAms would register to vote and vote for Clinton in November, it could spell the defeat of Trump, considering how close the 2016 presidential elections is being projected to be.Moral of the story: Don’t mess with Filipinos!

['Pol Pinoy']

04/08/2016 0:00

https://adobochronicles.com/2016/08/04/trump-wants-to-ban-immigrants-from-the-philippines-filam-voters-want-to-deliver-zero-votes-for-trump/?share=email

Adobo Chronicles

Impeachable officials like CJ Sereno can be removed via Quo Warranto by Tom Berengeur

Folks, you have to distinguish between wrongdoings committed and lack of qualifications of an impeachable official.The remedy for wrongdoings stated in the Constitution (bribery, culpable violation of the constitution, graft and corruption etc.) is impeachment.On the other hand, if the official LACKS ANY QUALIFICATION required by the office then that official can be subject to a quo warranto petition.And if the official is elected and benefitted from CHEATING during the elections, that official can be removed via an election contest/election protest.So it is extremely incorrect to say that an impeachable official can only be removed from office via impeachment. If that were the case then BBM's electoral protest against Leni (who is an impeachable official) would've been thrown out a long time ago.Tom Berenguer Folks, you have to distinguish between wrongdoings committed and lack of qualifications of an impeachable official. The remedy for wrongdoings stated in the Constitution (bribery, culpable...

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09/04/2017 0:00

https://grpshorts.blogspot.com/2018/03/impeachable-officials-like-cj-sereno.html#comments

GRPundit

BILL CLINTON ENDORSES MANNY PACQUIAO FOR PHILIPPINE PRESIDENT

Filipino boxing champ Manny Pacquiao had an unexpected visitor this week during his training session for his upcoming rematch with Timothy Bradley in Las Vegas. The visitor? Former President Bill Clinton.Clinton has never made secret his admiration for the Filipino boxer who also happens to be a member of the Philippine House of Representatives. Pacquiao is the incumbent elected representative of his hometown of Sarangani.During the 30-minute visit, Clinton and Pacquiao discussed a wide range of issues, from the future of the boxing sport to the Clinton Global Initiative to Philippine politics.At the end of the private meeting, Clinton announced that he was betting his dollar on Pacquiao and predicted that the Filipino boxer will regain the title he lost by a controversial judges’ decision to Bradley. The Pacquiao-Bradley2 match will take place April 12 at the MGM Arena in Las Vegas.Clinton also made another surprising announcement: that he was endorsing Pacquiao’s candidacy for the 2016 Philippine presidential elections.Several months ago, The Adobo Chronicles broke the story about Pacquiao’s quest to succeed President NoyNoy Aquino whose term expires in 2016.Political analysts are in agreement that because of Pacquiao’s enormous popularity among the Filipino people, he could win the elections hands down on his own, but they also agree that the endorsement by the equally popular Clinton would put Pacquiao way over the top in the 2016 political contest.Presumptive 2016 presidential candidate, incumbent Vice President Jejomar Binay, has yet to comment on the Clinton endorsement of Pacquiao.

['Pol Pinoy']

03/04/2017 0:00

https://adobochronicles.com/2014/04/03/bill-clinton-endorses-manny-pacquiao-for-philippine-president/

Adobo Chronicles

U.S. TO IMPORT FACEKINIS FROM CHINA

It’s summertime and that means millions of Americans will be heading down to the beach to beat the warm temperatures. But this is also causing great alarm among U.S. health officials because of the fact that skin cancer, mostly from sun exposure, is the most common of all cancers. One in five Americans will develop skin cancer in the course of their lifetime.But not to worry. The U.S. has placed an order of 50 crates of ‘facekinis’ expected to arrive from China in time for peak summer season. The government will distribute the crates equally among the 50 states.Facekinis are face masks that have become popular among middle-aged women in China who enjoy going to the beach on a regular basis. The mask covers the entire head and face except for small openings for the eyes, nose and mouth. It is considered more durable, economical and effective than sunscreens and other protective creams.A word of caution, however: if wearing the facekini, make sure to still apply sunscreen around your eyes, and on your nose and lips, otherwise you will end up looking like Rudolf the Red-nosed Reindeer or having black eyes and lips like Edward Scissorhands.Also, Americans are being warned about fake facekinis that are manufactured by fly-by-night entrepreneurs. In other words, Fakekinis.

['Pol Pinoy']

16/07/2018 0:00

https://adobochronicles.com/2015/07/16/u-s-to-import-facekinis-from-china/?share=email

Adobo Chronicles

Must Watch: Duterte Advertisement na Hindi Pinalabas ng ABS-CBN

Ito yung Video Ad ni Pres Duterte noong election niya na hindi pinapalabas ng ABS-CBN kahit nag babayad na siya sa station at ito ang rason kung bakit galit na galit si pangulong Duterte sa ABS-CBN, at sa pag kalat nila ng maling impormasyon kaya ngayon hindi niya pinayagan na mag renew ang ABS-CBN.Dapat talaga mabigyan katarungan ito mga kababayan, tayo nalang ang maging media ng pangulong duterte wag maniwala agad sa pinapalabas ng ABS-CBN kasi bias sila.So what can you say about this one? Let us know your thoughts in the comment section below, and don't forget to share this post to your family and friends online. And also, visit our website more often for more updates.

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04/07/2017 0:00

http://www.newsmediaph.com/2017/04/must-watch-duterte-advertisement-na.html

News Media PH

Cheating wife of 18 years caught on drone video

A devastated man posted on the internet a drone footage of his wife cheating on him. His wife of 18 years, by the way.YouTube user YAOG let the whole world know how his wife had just shoved their 18 years of marriage down the drain when he uploaded the video captured using a drone which he used to follow her one morning.He decided to use his drone to follow her one morning after she told him that she was going to work early. His suspicion turned out to be true when he caught her on video meeting with a man at a local CVS.The video went viral quickly and has since received a ton of comments expressing sympathy for the cheated guy and anger towards the cheating woman.In an update video YAOG tells us that his wife tried to reconcile with him but he decided against it and that it's better if he ended his marriage with histhat he caught using a drone.

['Vic Patnugot']

04/07/2017 0:00

http://pinoynewsblogger.blogspot.com/2016/11/cheating-wife-of-18-years-caught-on.html#comment-form

Pinoy News Blogger

SEC Approves Rappler-Adobo Chronicles Merger

Rappler seems to be gaining favor with The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), thanks to The Adobo Chronicles.Many will recall that SEC previously revoked Rappler’s media license because it violated the Constitutional provision that media companies in the Philippines must be 100% Filipino-owned.But now, SEC has approved the merger of RAPPLER and ADOBO CHRONICLES as a pseudo media entity.In a meeting among major stakeholders of the two companies, they have agreed to name the new satirical cum news agency as ADOBONG RAPPLER.(Crispulo Bacud Tappa contributed to this report)

['Pol Pinoy']

22/05/2018 0:00

https://adobochronicles.com/2018/05/22/sec-approves-rappler-adobo-chronicles-merger/?share=email

Adobo Chronicles

Trailer: Kris Aquino’s First Major Hollywood Film

Kris Aquino’s first major Hollywood film project has been completed and it hits theaters around the world in early February. It’s titled, “Yellow Safari.”The Adobo Chronicles was able to secure an advanced copy of the film’s trailer and we are sharing it for the first time with our subscribers and followers.View the trailer:

['Pol Pinoy']

23/01/2018 0:00

https://adobochronicles.com/2018/01/23/trailer-kris-aquinos-first-major-hollywood-film/

Adobo Chronicles

A Facebook page counted how many tops are worn by President Rodrigo Duterte for 17 years

Can you guess the answer?A Facebook blog named “Leni Robredo’s Fashion Diary” seriously counted the tops worn by President Rodrigo Duterte in public through the years.President Rodrigo Duterte was known for his simple lifestyle and sometimes he always worn the same top in public.This is the result of their research.We’ve scraped the net for tops worn by Duterte through the years (as far back as possible) and here’s what we came up with:Shirts – 59 pcsCheckered Polos – 25 pcsJackets/Blazers – 18 pcsBarongs – 17Corduroy Tops – 12 pcsTOTAL: 131 pcs in a span of 17 years or more.According to them, for 17 years President Rodrigo Duterte only worn 131 pieces of tops. It means that every year President Rodrigo Duterte only got 7-8 new tops.When he became a President, his many barongs were added in his closet because he needed it in attending different events.But before he became a President, Duterte claimed that he only had one or two barong.You can see the photos of President Rodrigo Duterte posted by Leni Robredo’s Fashion Diary.

['View All Posts Pinoytrending']

2017-03-06 02:12:47+08:00

https://pinoytrending.altervista.org/facebook-page-counted-many-tops-worn-president-rodrigo-duterte-17-years/

Pinoytrending Altervista

Asian Americans, Free Speech Advocates Protest ABC’s Revival Of ‘The Gong Show’

Asian American community leaders have joined First Amendment advocates in protesting ABC Network’s announcement that it will revive the 197o’s ‘The Gong Show.’Created and produced by Chuck Barris, ‘The Gong Show’ was known for its free-wheeling style, absurdist humor, and the titular gong used by the judges to cut short bad auditions.ABC has given a 10-episode order for this new version of the irreverent talent show competition, which is being executive produced by Will Arnett.A gong is an African, East and South East Asian musical percussion instrument that takes the form of a flat, circular metal disc which is hit with a mallet. It has its origins in China and it spread to the rest of Southeast Asia, including many sacred Temples in the region.It is therefore not surprising that Asian Americans are not happy with the objectification of the gong, calling it racist and offensive.Free speech advocates, on the other hand, say that the concept of the show violates the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution which guarantees the freedom of speech. “No matter how bad a speech (or act) is, no one has the right to silence the speaker or actor by hitting a gong,” they said.This is the second network controversy in just the past week. Earlier, NBC cancelled a new show, “Mail Order Family,” after Asian Americans and women’s groups protested the perpetuation of racist and misogynist stereotypes. The show was supposed to be about an American widower who takes a Filipina mail-order bride to help raise his two kids.

['Pol Pinoy']

03/10/2016 0:00

https://adobochronicles.com/2016/10/03/asian-americans-free-speech-advocates-protest-abcs-revival-of-the-gong-show/#respond

Adobo Chronicles

Two soldiers talk to Maute, save dozen of hostages

You might have probably knew about the heroism of these two soldiers during the Marawi war that killed hundreds of government forces and several hostages. Let us bring back the memories how did these two soldiers faced the gate of death just to save a dozen of hostages.Their story of heroism must be told hundred times to remind us that we have great soldiers alive.Here is the full story:Nabasa niyo na sa diyaryo at napanuod niyo na sa TV, pero gusto ko lang i share ang kuwento ni Captain Jeff Buada (right, Company Commander 15th Scout Ranger Company) at Lt. Gerson Garcia (left, Company Commander 15 Div Recon Company) sa kanilang pag rescue ng hostages sa Marawi. In his own words, here we go: “Nakakaawa po ang sitwasyon ng mga hostages, Sir. Karamihan ay mga bata at kababaihan, marami sa kanila sugatan. Nakita namin ang kanilang tuwa nung nakita nila kami na ililigtas sila. May mga sumisigaw at umiiyak ng “tulungan ninyo kami!” Naramdaman natin na nawawalan na sila ng pag-asa. Pagod, gutom, takot at sakit ang araw-araw nilang kinaharap sa kamay ng mga kalaban.Bilang Company Commander ng 15SRC, mahirap para sa akin ang tanggapin na nagkaroon kami ng 1 KIA at mahigit 40 na WIA sa halos araw-araw na labanan (mahigit 50 encounters) sa Marawi. Hindi maiiwasan sa mga sundalo na magkaroon nga galit at gustong makabawi.Subalit noong nakita namin ang isang sugatang lalaki na gumagapang palabas sa isang building, nagpaalam ang tropa kong si Sergeant Sumalpong na tulungan at kargahin ito. Pumayag ako at sinamahan ko siya para buddyhan. Di namin inisip kung hostage ba iyon o terorista. Paglapit namin, dun namin nasumpungan kung gaano karami ang hostages kasama ang mga terorista sa loob ng ng building, gayundin sa magkalapit na building. Binaba ko ang aking baril at vest, tinaas ang aking kamay at sinabi ko sa kalaban, “Mag-usap tayo! Ilalabas natin at dadalhin lahat ng sugatan sa hospital. Hayaan nyo ring ilabas namin ang mga hostage.”Yun lang ang tanging naisip kong gawin upang pagkatiwalaan nila ako. Ang mahalaga sa akin sa puntong iyon ay mailabas nang ligtas ang mahigit dalawampung hostages.Inabot din ng mahigit dalawang oras ang negosasyon at pagkumbinsi sa kalaban na ilabas ang kanilang mga hostage. Lumapit na rin sa akin at nagbaba ng armas si 1Lt Gerson Garcia ng 15 DRC na siyang incharge sa area na yon upang samahan ako as a sign of goodwill. Lahat ng hiningi ng kalaban binigay namin. Sumisigaw sila noon na paatrasin ang mga tropang na nagsimula nang magkumpulan. Sumigaw naman ako na paatrasin ang mga tropa. Hiniling ng mga kalaban na patayin ang mga makina ng armor tanks para maging kampante ang mga war shock nilang kasamahan. Kapag nakakakita raw ang mga ito ng mga sundalo o nakakarinig ng tunog ng tangke at mga eroplano ay nag aamok at binabaril kahit sarili nilang kasamahan. Tinawagan ko ang mga nakatataas at hiniling na patayin ang makina ng mga tangke at ito’y pinagbigyan naman nila. Humiling din ang mga terorista ng mga tsinelas, pagkain at tubig na binigay naman namin. Sa kabuuan, mahigit limang oras ang inabot ng pakikipag-negosasyon at pagpapalabas ng mga hostages.Noong nagkaroon kami ng pagkakataong mailabas ang mga hostages, hindi na kami nagdalawang isip na lumapit sa kalaban habang inaabot nila sa amin ang mga bata at mga kababaihan kahit alam namin na pwedeng may mangyaring masama sa amin o ito’y aming ikamatay. Nasa loob ng building at sa mga katabing building ang napakaraming terorista, umaabot sa mahigit trenta, karamihan sa kanila may mga baril.Pinagtulungan namin ng mga tropa mula sa unit ko at sa unit ni Lt Garcia na ilabas ang mga hostages. Naka-alert din ang iba pang units para maka-react agad in case may mangyaring masama sa amin.Natagalan lang yung paglabas ng mga hostages kasi kailangan nang buhatin gamit ang stretcher dahil hirap nang maglakad yung iba.Habang nilalabas namin ang hostages, may mga kalaban doon na ayaw sa nakikita nilang kaganapan. Nagpaputok silang muli at nagpatuloy ang firefight. Naka-react din naman agad ang mga tropa at nakapag-cover kami at nakagapang palabas.” Silang dalawa ay awardee sa 67th Anniversary ng Scout Rangers sa 24 November.

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2017-11-15 17:22:08+08:00

http://duterte.today/two-soldiers-talk-maute-save-dozen-hostages/

Duterte Daily Stories

Hackers Regret Accessing Credit Reporting Agency’s Database

The database of one of the major credit reporting agencies has been hacked, exposing personal information of about 143 million people in the U.S., UK and Canada.The agency, Equifax, announced that hackers were able to acquire names, social security numbers, birth dates, home addresses and drivers’ license information — making it easy for criminal elements to have access to people’s financial accounts, including credit cards.But in an anonymous statement posted on social media, a spokesperson for the alleged hackers said that his group is now deeply regretting what they have done.The reason? The people whose information they have accessed all have bad credit, making their hack practically useless.It’s the economy, stupid!

['Pol Pinoy']

08/09/2017 0:00

https://adobochronicles.com/2017/09/08/hackers-regret-accessing-credit-reporting-agencys-database/#respond

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Albuera, Leyte Mayor Rolando Espinosa Sr. reveals list of his son’s protectors

The Mayor of Albuera, Leyte Rolando Espinosa Sr. is now in the custody of the Albuera PNP, after he decided to reveal the names of the alleged protectors of his son Kerwin Espinosa who are still hiding until today.The Mayor decided to help the authorities after the death of his lawyer who was assassinated by the members of an alleged drug syndicate.Espinosa declined to give more details about his decision, but he already signed an affidavit in which he revealed the connections and protectors of his son Kerwin who is involved in illegal drug activities.C/Supt Elmer Beltejar that the list that Espinosa gave is a very big help to the current administration’s war against illegal drugs.There are some new names appeared in Espinosa’s list, some of them are police officers.There are still no news if President Duterte would reveal the names in Espinosa’s list, but according to the authorities, they must verify all the names first before deciding the next step.Watch the report of ABS CBN here:

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2016-08-27 01:21:54+08:00

https://pinoytrending.altervista.org/albuera-leyte-mayor-rolando-espinosa-sr-reveals-list-sons-protectors/

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Suckers for 'royal' #DongYanWedding in the #Philippines huge PR bonanza for GMA Network!

The wedding is a PR blitz for GMA7 since it was GMA who tagged it as a "royal wedding". The choice of location for the church and reception, both of which are very accesible to the 'masa' crowd, also gave away the affair as a blitz. Just look at the full coverage the TV network gave it.But, I am dumfounded by all the angry comments directed at [the author]. We really have a big sector of the population that are dumb suckers of media affairs, and it is a sad statement of the state of PHL. If indeed it was to be an imitation of the royal weddings in Europe, then it was supposed to project enough extravagance balanced with how much profit the affair could generate. So, far from being a dream wedding, it was a money making event. If it was a dream wedding, it would have been more private than what it was (say, like George Clooney's)No, even if you belong to the top 1% of the population, it is always a result of poor judgement if you flaunt your wealth. Just check the bad press Paris Hilton, Tiger Woods, Oprah.. etc get when they do so. And that is why the wealthy in Europe and the US shun the press when they want to splurge. I know for a fact that in Singapore and South Korea, you cannot buy a second car, or a second house, even if you could afford it, without being tax heavily. In Korea, a 2nd house or car, means 200% tax of the purchase value; a 3rd one, 300%, and so on.In the PHL, we are talking of a Third World situation, and we want the wealthy to flaunt their wealth? If that is the case, then we have a population that all need to be mental wards. Oh my gosh, what distorted sense of values. (And I blame ABS-CBN and GMA for this. In their ratings war, they don't care what psychological damage they are inflicting on their audience.)--------------------This is a GRP Featured Comment. Join the discussion!http://getrealphilippines.com/blog/2014/12/did-the-dingdong-dantes-marian-rivera-wedding-violate-the-philippine-civil-code-against-thoughtless-extravagance/comment-page-9/#comment-1031197

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03/11/2017 0:00

https://grpshorts.blogspot.com/2014/12/suckers-for-royal-dongyanwedding-in.html

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De Lima’s investigation on EJKs has become a demolition job against Duterte

Senate hearings reveal a lot about Philippine society. They reveal the ugly side of Filipinos. Watching the exchanges between senators make you realise that some senators, especially the ones allied with the Liberal Party, are motivated by their lust for power and not by their desire to see a better Philippines.Take the case of Senator Leila De Lima. One would consider De Lima’s Senate hearing on the alleged drug related “extra-judicial killings” under the current administration of President Rodrigo Duterte laudable if it wasn’t highlighting her failure in her previous jobs as Chairperson of the Human Rights Commission and as Department of Justice Secretary respectively.Her Senate hearings are supposed to result in finding out if there is truth in the perception that the murders are due to abuse of power by the members of the Philippine National Police. Unfortunately, De Lima’s witnesses are not helping shed light on it. Her first witness proved that it was during former President BS Aquino’s term when her husband and father-in-law were allegedly dealing with corrupt cops who were involved in drug dealing. Now her latest witness only divulged information not relevant to the issue she is currently investigating.De Lima’s latest witness, Edgar Matobato, alleged former member of the Davao Death Squad, revealed damning information about President Duterte and his son Paolo Duterte. According to Motubato, he has killed 50 persons personally between 1988 to 2013 and only killed them as per instructions of Duterte and his son. He also accused Paolo of being a drug addict who took part in the killings. Furthermore, he claims that Duterte ordered the Davao Death Squads to murder De Lima while she was in Davao City back in 2009 investigating Duterte’s involvement in the killings.Matubato said he was a militiaman under the Scout Rangers when he was personally recruited by Duterte in 1988 to join the “Lambada Boys,” a seven-man “liquidation squad” he said was the precursor of the DDS. The Lambada Boys, he said, was sent out to kill “criminals — pushers, rapists, snatchers every day.” “Ang trabaho lang po namin Ma’am, pumatay lang nang pumatay ng tao (Our only job was to kill and kill people),” he told Senator Leila De Lima.and…Matubato said he and several DDS members were ordered, allegedly by Duterte, to ambush De Lima and her party and had positioned themselves on the hilly portion of the quarry. However, the attack was not carried out because De Lima said, “hindi na kami umabot doon (we did not reach that far).”Matobato’s account, if true, is shocking, indeed. But what is even more shocking is the fact that De Lima presumably knew about all this information years ago because Matubato was under their witness protection program. Yet she didn’t do anything about it. One wonders why De Lima did not file a case against Duterte before he ran for President. De Lima was DOJ Secretary for 6 years but couldn’t produce a credible witness against Duterte. Now that she is under fire for her failure to stop the drug trade in the country’s penitentiary, the New Bilibid Prison and her own alleged involvement in the drug trade, all of a sudden she produced a witness who remembers every victim Duterte supposedly ordered killed.It seems De Lima is trying to pin Duterte for something that he cannot be prosecuted for because, one, the alleged crimes were committed while he was still a mayor and, two, Duterte enjoys immunity from suit while he is President. The bottom line is, De Lima is wasting everyone’s time with information that is not needed in the hearing. Therefore, we can conclude that De Lima’s goal in inviting her witness is to engage in character assassination – something that she was against when Duterte divulge her affair with her driver.Some people couldn’t help but notice that both De Lima and Senator Trillanes were asking the witness leading questions. Both senators also tried to stop Sentor Senator Alan Peter Cayetano from cross examining the witness. They wanted to limit his questioning time. Both De Lima & Trillanes seemed afraid the witness might implicate the Liberal Party in the plot to unseat Duterte. Cayetano insists that the hearing has turned into a demolition job against Duterte instead of a mere investigation on the extrajudicial killings.Senators allied with the Liberal Party have used senate hearings in the past as a platform to persecute their political enemies. They know both the local and international media are watching and are using the opportunity to tear down Duterte’s reputation. They have done this several times in the past. They do not care about the repercussions in doing this. If investors lose trust in the Duterte administration, the economy might suffer and so will the Filipino people.The members of the Liberal Party will not hesitate to damage the reputation of their enemies even if it means damaging the very fibre of Philippine society. Despite their façade of decency, the Liberal Party is not championing due process. If they were, they would also want to know if the witness is telling the truth. It seems they just want to grab power back by riling up the public and turning them against Duterte. Fortunately, a lot of people can see through what they are doing since they have done this to others so many times in the past. The pattern of their sociopathic behaviour is now too obvious. Only the gullible will believe them.[Photo courtesy GMA News Online.]

['Oratio Imperata']

2016-09-15 15:01:18+00:00

https://www.getrealphilippines.com/2016/09/de-limas-investigation-ejks-become-demolition-job-duterte/#comments

Get Real Philippines

Netizen Wanted To Shut Down Mocha Uson’s Facebook Page, His Page Got Shut Down Instead

Paul Quilet was the netizen who started an online petition on change.org, asking Facebook to shut down the FB account of blogger Mocha Uson. It had generated over 20,000 signatures.Today, the Facebook account was de-activated. No, not Uson’s, but Quilet’s.Was this karma, or a case of “he who is without sin cast the first stone?”RELATED: Read why Mocha Uson’s Facebook Page Won’t Be Shut Down.

['Pol Pinoy']

24/10/2016 0:00

https://adobochronicles.com/2016/10/24/netizen-wanted-to-shut-down-mocha-usons-facebook-page-his-page-got-shut-down-instead/?share=email

Adobo Chronicles

CLOWNS PROTEST LOUISIANA GOVERNOR BOBBY JINDAL’S WHITE FACE CAMPAIGN GIMMICK

When Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal officially launched his campaign for the Republican presidential nomination in the 2016 elections, he donned a “white face” make-up to mimic that of a clown.Jindal is the 13th Republican to announce a presidential bid.The governor was made up as a clown to convey a message to his supporters that the Republican race for nomination is like a circus, with everyone trying to throw his hat into the ring, even without the necessary qualifications (read: Donald Trump, Ted Cruz, Rick Santorum, Jeb Bush).“I represent true statesmanship, fiscal accountability, leadership, management expertise and have the presidential qualities that none of my Republican opponents possess,” Jindal said.While Jindal drew cheers from his supporters, a group of professional clowns gathered in front of the state capitol to protest Jindal’s clowning gimmick, saying that the governor’s antics were distasteful and was a big insult to them.Clowns are supposed to be funny, smart and endearing. “Jindal is none of those,” the clowns said.“He didn’t even do a good make-up job,” they added.The incident reminded Americans about the 1992 presidential campaign in which then Vice President George H. Bush called Bill Clinton and Al Gore “bozos.”

['Pol Pinoy']

26/06/2018 0:00

https://adobochronicles.com/2015/06/26/clowns-protest-louisiana-governor-bobby-jindals-white-face-campaign-gimmick/?share=email

Adobo Chronicles

The Curious Case Of Alma Moreno’s Vanishing Twitter Page

Now you see it, now you don’t. And will you ever see it again?This is the curious case of senatorial candidate and Parañaque City Councilor Alma Moreno’s Twitter Account.The ex-film actress has been busy posting comments on her account in the days leading up to and after Monday’s Philippine elections.Some of her popular tweets:“Whoever wins tomorrow will be declared the winner”“@Comelec, sana next election, bunutan na lang” (hopefully, next election will be determined by a raffle drawing)“I conceive. Good night!” (When she conceded defeat)But today, Moreno’s fans and followers who tried to visit her Twitter page got a strange message that her account has been suspended.Did Twitter suspend her account because her posts were offensive to the Filipinos? Or did she voluntarily close her account because she could not cope with the unbelievable page traffic she was getting?Moreno could not be reached for comment.Everyone now knows that Moreno lost her senatorial bid by a landscape… we mean by a landslide.

['Pol Pinoy']

10/05/2016 0:00

https://adobochronicles.com/2016/05/10/the-curious-case-of-alma-morenos-vanishing-twitter-page/#comments

Adobo Chronicles

STATE DEPARTMENT ISSUES SECOND TRAVEL ADVISORY FOR U.S. CITIZENS TRAVELING TO THE PHILIPPINES

Just last month, the State Department warned U.S. citizens of the risks of travel to the Philippines, in particular to the Sulu Archipelago, certain regions and cities of the island of Mindanao, and the southern Sulu Sea area.U.S. citizens should continue to defer non-essential travel due to the high threat of kidnapping of international travelers and violence linked to insurgency and terrorism there, according to the consular advisory.Today, the State Department issued a second advisory asking U.S. citizens flying into or out of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) to bring raincoats or umbrellas. This, after the ceiling of NAIA’s Terminal 1 building leaked during a rainstorm in Metro Manila. Passengers and crew had to open their umbrellas and wear plastic bags over their shoes to avoid getting soaked by rainwater inside the terminal.Apparently, the P1.3-billion rehabilitation project at the terminal may have produced a more earthquake-resilient, and aesthetically pleasant, airport but the contractor, DM Consunji Inc. (DMCI), apparently overlooked one thing—waterproofing.Many travelers wondered if what they experienced at the airport was what was meant by the Philippine Department of Tourism’s meme, “It’s More Fun In The Philippines!”

['Pol Pinoy']

01/06/2018 0:00

https://adobochronicles.com/2015/06/01/state-department-issues-second-travel-advisory-for-u-s-citizens-traveling-to-the-philippines/

Adobo Chronicles

FILIPINO CATHOLIC CHURCH LEADER CRITICIZED FOR STATEMENT ON POPE FRANCIS’ PHILIPPINE VISIT

An official of the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) gave a piece of advice to Filipinos planning to attend the Masses to be celebrated by Pope Francis during his visit to the country in January.“Bring your own food and drinks,” Fr. Marvin Mejia, CBCP secretary general, said during a recent press briefing. “There are logistical support being done but with the number of people expected to come… we are expecting thousands so it would be very, very difficult to find food,” Mejia said.Devout Catholics immediately criticized Mejia’s statement, saying that it seems the CBCP official hasn’t read the bible. They reminded Mejia about two separate stories in the New Testament where Jesus multiplied five loaves of bread and two fish that fed thousands of followers who came to listen to him speak near Galilee, and created barrels of wine at a wedding party in the town of Cana where the hosts ran out of wine for their guests.“Fr. Mejia seems to be a man of little faith,” said one resident of Tacloban who looks forward to attending the mass to be celebrated by Pope Francis at the Tacloban City airport. “The Pope can replicate what Jesus did, and I am not worried about not having anything to eat or drink,” he said.Tacloban was the hardest hit when typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda) devasted many towns and cities in Central Philippines last year.

['Pol Pinoy']

22/11/2017 0:00

https://adobochronicles.com/2014/11/22/filipino-catholic-church-leader-criticized-for-statement-on-pope-francis-philippine-visit/?share=email

Adobo Chronicles

This man offered himself in Valentines as your date for 300 per hour

Screen ShotAre you desperate enough to find a date on Valentines Day? Maybe this man is your possible solution to avoid being lonely in the day of the hearts.According to the source, this man identified to be Richard Jericho Adalante, 22 years old a non-employed man living in Quezon City Philippines. According to the people who claimed that they know Richard in personal, he is a man that many girl desires.Because of his undeniable charisma, a great idea came in his mind, he is now starting a rent-a-date business and you can have him for only 300 pesos per hour, but there is some rules to follow.You can only have him for 3 hours.Only Selfie and Picture taking, no touch.You must disinfect your hand by alcohol first before holding his hand.He is now posting in many fanpages and groups on Facebook, looking for customer and he claimed that many customers is already reaching him and offering a higher price to get the best time slot.What can you say about this? Are you also interested to have him this Valentines Day?

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2016-02-14 00:04:33+08:00

https://pinoytrending.altervista.org/this-man-offered-himself-in-valentines-as-your-date-for-300-per-hour/

Pinoytrending Altervista

DONALD TRUMP NOW WANTS TO SECURE AMERICA’S AIRPORTS TO PREVENT ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION

Donald Trump may have been focusing on the wrong country — Mexico — in his campaign to end illegal immigration. Building a great wall along the entire stretch of the U.S.-Mexico border has been the focal point of his campaign. A new report from the Migration Policy Institute says that Asians now outpace Mexicans in terms of undocumented immigrant growth. China, South Korea, India and the Philippines are among the top ten countries with the fastest growth of undocumented immigrants. Reacting to the report, Trump unveiled a new plan to secure America’s airports to prevent undocumented immigrants or potential undocumented immigrants from entering the country. The Republican candidate’s plan is for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents from the Department of Homeland Security to board all arriving international flights and check passports and visas even before the passengers disembark. Passengers from Asian countries — regardless of whether or not they have valid visas — will be subject to intense interviews by the agents to determine whether they have the potential to overstay their visas. Pregnant women, regardless of nationality, will be automatically denied entry, a move that another presidential candidate, Jeb Bush, supports. Bush recently made public statements against ‘anchor babies,’ children born in the U.S. to non-citizen mothers. Paasengers who do not pass the on-board inspection and interview will not be allowed to disembark and will be sent right back to the flight’s country of origin. “The best way to curb illegal immigation is to do it right at the source — the airports,” Trump said, “and the best time to prevent anchor babies is before they are born.

['Pol Pinoy']

26/08/2018 0:00

https://adobochronicles.com/2015/08/26/donald-trump-now-wants-to-secure-americas-airports-to-prevent-illegal-immigration/#respond

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Philippines’ Presidential Elections: Mayor Rodrigo Duterte Seals The Women Vote

It is no secret that Philippine presidential candidate Rodrigo Duterte has his way with women. The Davao City mayor has publicly acknowledged that he has two wives and two girl friends.Wherever Duterte goes, he is mobbed by women who compete for his attention and kisses.The latest Adobo Chronicles poll shows that Duterte now has the support of more than 80% of all likely women voters. However, it is not because of the mayor himself. Rather it is because of his son, Sebastian, known as Baste.Baste, 28, has finally stepped into the campaign trail for his dad, and women are oogling over his good looks and macho aura. His latest campaign appearance was in Hong Kong (see photo above).Women netizens are going crazy. If only they would see Baste more often if he takes up residence at Malacañang (the presidential palace), the women said they would go all the way to vote for Duterte.In the meantime, frontrunner candidate Senator Grace Poe is seriously considering tapping her son, Brian Llamanzares, also known for his good looks, to try to win back the women vote.

['Pol Pinoy']

27/03/2016 0:00

https://adobochronicles.com/2016/03/27/philippines-presidential-elections-mayor-rodrigo-duterte-seals-the-women-vote/#respond

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#OustDuterte: Leila, Leni, Lourdes, Loida, LP, and Plan 0117

LEILA : Sen. Leila de Lima handles international opinion7: Sen. Leila de Lima handles international opinion7 LP : The Liberal Party handles political machinery: The Liberal Party handles political machinery LOIDA : Loida Nicolas-Lewis handles finances: Loida Nicolas-Lewis handles finances LOURDES : Chief Justice Lourdes Sereno keeps “the enemy” at bay, and: Chief Justice Lourdes Sereno keeps “the enemy” at bay, and LENI : Vice-president Leni Robredo serves as Cory Aquino 2.0, Duterte’s replacement.Why Plan 0117?First is international recognition.Second is BBM’s electoral protest.Lourdes is staunchly anti-Marcos. She even voted against the Marcos LNMB burial [GMA].Lourdes is already losing her grip on the SC after nine justices denounced her machinations at the Judicial and Bar Council (JBC) [Interaksyon], and she’s about to lose it fully as Duterte appoints 10 justices from now until October 2019 [TP: SC Math].Third, the weather.Why the loyalty? This.Plan 0117 RecipeStep 1: Set a deadlineSilent No More's December 10 2016 Facebook memeStep 2: Gain local legitimacyStep 3: Mobilize PeopleStep 4: Gain Military-Police Support“A source who belongs to a prominent group of active and retired military officers said a fallen lady cabinet member had two low key meetings with a former president, among others. One the other week, and the more secret one last week.Source was already telling the others na may binabalak. Of course, our President has his sources too. It is a power grab trying to cite incompetence. They are trying to smear him and Dela Rosa. If you noticed, a lady senator's controversy is their smoke screen, and her fellow senator-ally is trying to drum up support in and out.They have connections in the US Embassy, whose security officers are loyal to senator-ally. They are the ones feeding negative info and translations about PRRD.Source said he/she got info that they are feeding info to international sympathizers. They are also trying to paint our president as a coddler of the corrupt and as the real crime and drug syndicate coddler. They are investing on PR firms. 2 big ones.They are trying to set the stage for a people power and/or coup d'etat as the senator-ally, despite his infamy, still enjoys the loyalty of his classmates.”Step 5: Gain International RecognitionWhat can we do?DONT FORGET TO SHARE!RELATED POSTS:Let’s talk about what this new plan could be, a plan that I call “Plan Q1 2017”. In yesterday’s “ #OustDuterte: Daddy D worries about a 1st Quarter Ouster Plot? ”, I enumerated the five major players involved in this plot.They are:You probably wonder: why Q1 2017?Why should LP effect an ouster move in the first quarter of 2017?Let me answer that.Actually, calling the ouster plot Plan Q1 2017 is not very accurate, as that means the plan may take effect somewhere between New Year’s Day and the end of March. After some thought, I realized that if Plan Q1 2017 is to be implemented, it should be on the first half of January 2017.For this reason, let’s rename Plan Q1 2017 to Plan 0117, where 0117 denotes January 2017.Let’s ask a new, more specific question: why January 2017?Why January 2017?There are three reasons why an ouster plot should be complete by mid-January 2017.Philippine Presidents can be constitutionally removed in three ways: resignation, death, or impeachment. The first two are out of the question, and after the old man appointed Mark Villar, impeachment is impossible at least up to 2019 [ TP: Plan B ].Thus, Leni and LP are left with three extraconstitutional, extrajudicial options: [1] assassination, [2] coup d’état, or [3] people power (not that there’s much of a difference between [2] and [3]).Should Leni and LP implement any of the three methods, the final result will be an extraconstitutional power transition, which would require the newly-formed government to seek international recognition.And what’s the single biggest step towards international recognition?Getting recognition from the United States.However, Leni and LP’s political connections in the United States are largely confined within the Democratic Party led by US President Barack Obama and losing 2016 presidential candidate Hillary Clinton.Thus, if Leni and LP will oust Daddy D, they will need to oust him while they are still in power. However, Obama is in power only until January 21, 2017 local time, as President-elect Donald Trump takes his oath of office at 12 NN EST, 20 January 2017 [ Telegraph ], or 1:00 AM 21 Jan 2017 Manila.The entire ouster plot rests on the assumption that Leni will succeed Duterte, but this won’t happen if Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos (BBM) replaces Leni per a successful electoral protest, and a closer look at the developments of the protest case doesn’t bode well for Robredo.Per Presidential Electoral Tribunal (PET) Rules [ A.M. No. 10-4-29-SC ], there are 21 steps involved in hearing the electoral protest case. The ball started rolling pretty fast after BBM filed the case on 29 June 2016 [ Star ] and by August 17th, the case was already at Step 6 [ BBM ].Now, step 7 is the part where the Supreme Court issues a Notice of Preliminary Conference. Four months after Step 6, the Supreme Court has yet to call for a preliminary conference.Then everything stopped.But who handles the scheduling for PET? Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno, and I can see two major motives:By the way, Duterte is already about to appoint two: Justice Perez retired on 14 December 2016 [ SunStar ] and Justice Brion is set to retire on 29 December 2016 [ Star ].Yes, a Duterte Presidency is bad for Lourdes, so Lourdes has to stall.But she has been stalling for four months already, and BBM supporters – millions of them – are bound to notice really, really soon.Sounds really stupid, but it really is an important factor.Recall that Duterte can be ousted via assassination, coup d’état, and People Power. However, I think an assassination is out of the picture because the Presidential Security Group has a pretty good track record of keeping presidents alive. Thus, we are left with two: coup d’état, and People Power. A coup d’état is insufficient by itself because of the military and the police being largely loyal to Duterte. Will AFP Chief Visaya or PNP Chief Bato stage a coup? Of course not, so it’s going to be someone who’s not in the core leadership.Trillanes (or one of them drug-generals) do not exercise complete control over the military. That is, whoever minor general or officer stages a coup, he will not end up leading the military.Here’s where People Power becomes the primary mode of ouster, with the coup d’etat serving a supplementary role. But People Power requires lots of people, and the only time you can mobilize people for days is when the weather is kind.People Power can never happen from March to May because the demonstrators will die from heatstroke. It can’t be from June to October because of the rainy season (i.e. floods). And November-December is the Christmas Season: people are simply too busy with their own lives.Yes, People Power is most feasible if held during the first couple of months of the year.Now that we have discussed the “Why”, it’s time to talk about the “How”.The key date is January 20th, which is Trump’s inauguration. If I were one of them ouster plotters, I will stage the People Power revolution just a few days after New Year’s Day. Remember that it takes several days for People Power to work, and several more days for the international community to react, so “finishing the process” several days before Obama steps down is crucial.Just look at this meme that Silent No More posted on 20 December 2016 [ FB ].As discussed earlier, the BBM electoral protest case, has been in suspended animation since September, so how in the world would the High Court rule on it if it hasn’t even conducted a preliminary conference?More than anything else, this meme is an attempt at mind conditioning.The page suggests that if something has to be done, it has to be done before 10 January 2017.After gaining international legitimacy, the next step would be gaining recognition from the Filipino Public. This is tricky for LP, as Duterte has maintained high popularity ratings [ CCTV ] despite the negative coverage from local and international media.LP and the gang recently tried to drum up support for Duterte’s ouster by capitalizing on the Marcos Burial Issue [ MT ], but to no avail. It appears that Duterte’s Teflon Status [ TP: BangkoSerye ] is still in effect up to this day.If real local support cannot be obtained, then the next best thing would be to use something akin to real local support, which brings us to…Manileños are unlikely to join any LP-led People Power Revolution, because Manileños voted overwhelmingly in favor of BBM [ GMA ]. That is, if Leni wants a mass demonstration, she will need hakot crowds from nearby provinces… such as Laguna.Earlier this month, Greco Belgica said VP Leni was in Laguna on 11 December 2016 and met with a certain Mayor at a golf course to ask help to gather people – hakot – for a rally they will stage [ FB: Belgica ].I tried to verify Belgica’s intel, and I found out from an independent source that while a Jesse-Robredo-protégé-cum-Laguna-politico declined Leni’s request, many local politicos didn’t. Add hakot crowds from Bicol and elsewhere, and the numbers should be sufficient to stage a massive demonstration a la EDSA People Power.I doubt that any People Power-esque demonstration will be successful, as that would require military and police defections, which are unlikely [ TP: Martial Law ].Loyalty of the military and the police, however, may not be as iron-clad as pro-Duterte camps would hope. For one, the drug-linked PNP generals [ Journal ] may still command some loyalty, especially to low-ranking cops who benefitted from the drug trade.More importantly, some AFP generals loyal to Aquino or the Drug Cartels may still switch sides.Yes, Duterte did not link AFP generals when he announced the first drug list in July, but given how corrupt the government is pre-Duterte, what are the odds that more than a few generals, colonels, and majors, also partake of the illegal drug largesse?That’s something that the Duterte Government may want to check on.Oh, and did I mention the intel I got a few weeks ago [ FB ]?Go figure.Leila’s moves are already very well known. As a matter of fact, her actions since June 30th may already constitute a pretty strong case of inciting to sedition [ TP: Sedition ]. And to make sure that the international community never forgets LP’s international propaganda, the yellows even orchestrated a global anti-Duterte media blitz in the first week of December, as pointed out by my journalist-friend Krizette Chu [ FB ].The alleged extrajudicial killings in the Drug War should be enough for a prospective Duterte overthrow to gain international legitimacy, i.e. the anti-Duterte propaganda likely puts the global public at a better position to recognize the legitimacy of whoever replaces the old man, i.e. VP Leni Robredo [ TP: Chito Gascon ].The success rate of this ouster plot would’ve been better if Hillary won, as the Liberal Party-aligned Washington lobby group US-Philippines Society, where Loida is a director and Manny V Pangilinan is co-chair, identify as Democrats. Loida even donated to the 2016 Clinton campaign [ TP: Trump ].Too bad Trump won.But LP and the gang has gone this far, so I guess they still feel that the show must go on.Assassination attempts are best dealt with by the Presidential Security Group (PSG) and the Intelligence Service of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (ISAFP). For prospective coup attempts, it’d be the AFP with the guidance of ISAFP. I am pretty confident that the government, by itself, can handle these two issues.But not People Power.I am not exactly sure how Leni will transport large hakot crowds from Laguna and Bicol. But if she somehow manages to assemble at least fifty thousand in Manila, then that will be a problem. The government has no way of effectively dispersing the crowd because of their sheer number. The government may also be accused of brutality as soon as it throws the first tear gas canister.With this said, I call upon those against destabilization to be vigilant. Be on the lookout for any development from now until the end of January. Stay online and active on social media.Should Leni and the yellow bleeding hearts stage a People Power Revolution, we will be left with no other option but to safeguard our collective political interests.If Leni stages a People Power, let’s stage a bigger People Power.I still do not know who will lead our counter-protest.But if no one steps up, Mocha Sass , and I will. [ ThinkingPinoy Did you like this post? Help ThinkingPinoy stay up! Even as little as 50 pesos will be a great help!

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PRESIDENT AQUINO HEARTBROKEN OVER BREAKUP WITH MAR ROXAS

It was a romance of epic proportions that lasted a full six years, one that has never been seen before in the political arena anywhere in the world. It is the romance (or bromance) between Philippine President NoyNoy Aquino and his anointed successor, former Interior Secretary Mar Roxas.Flashback to the 2010 elections: Roxas was a candidate for president for the Liberal Party, but made the ultimate sacrifice to be the VP candidate instead to give way to Aquino. Aquino won the presidency but Roxas lost the VP race to former Makati Mayor Jejomar Binay.The romance continued, with Roxas being appointed to various key positions including Transportation Secretary and Interior Secretary. Roxas was a mouthpiece for Aquino’s Daang Matuwid (Straight Path), the administration’s so-so campaign against government corruption.But the romance has abruptly ended, and Aquino is heartbroken. He is reportedly very depressed and has increased his cigarette smoking from one to three packs a day. He hasn’t been seen in public since.Roxas initiated the breakup after polls consistently indicated that Aquino’s endorsement of Roxas as his successor has not helped the latter’s prospects in catching up in the ratings race. As to the impact of the President’s endorsement, another survey found that Roxas may not benefit at all from it. An SWS survey last November found that the endorsement had a negative impact on Roxas. This result may have prompted Roxas to revise his campaign strategy by stepping out of the shadow of the President and defining himself as someone other than an Aquino clone.Will Roxas rise in future polls? It remains to be seen.Roxas’ campaign is getting ready to launch a new campaign battlecry: Tuwirin ang baluktot na daan (Straighten the crooked path). Stay tuned!

['Pol Pinoy']

18/12/2017 0:00

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APEC SUMMIT: PHILIPPINE GOVERNMENT TO PROVIDE RESORT VACATION TO MANILA’S HOMELESS

It worked during the visit of Pope Francis to Manila last January, so it must work just as well during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit later this month.We’re talking about the Aquino administration’s plan to round up Metro Manila’s homeless population and hide them from view of visiting international dignitaries including U.S. President Barack Obama and Russia’s Vladimir Putin.The plan is to provide the street population with paid vacation at first-class resorts outside of Metro Manila, just like what happened during the Pope’s visit. “We want to look our best during the APEC Meeting, ” Aquino said. (The government earlier announced the closure of Manila’s Ninoy Aquino International Airport as well as major thoroughfares and reserve them exclusively for use of APEC delegates. It has also declared school closures as well as non-working holidays for government and private employees.)Alternatively, those who could not be accommodated at resorts will be given P4,000 (approximately $100) each to rent a home for the duration of the meeting.Soon after the announcement of the government plan, law enforcement agencies have noticed an unusual increase of people sleeping in sidewalks and street medians hoping that they will be bused away to the resorts or handed P4,000.There are reports that many of the people are not even homeless. They just want a paid resort vacation or some shopping money for the coming holidays.It’s more fun in the Philippines!

['Pol Pinoy']

07/11/2017 0:00

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PHILIPPINES FILES PETITION WITH UNITED NATIONS TO CORRECT COUNTRY’S TERRITORIAL SIZE

and correcting the record on how large our country actually is, would do just that,” Aquino said in the note verbale.

['Pol Pinoy']

05/06/2018 0:00

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Golden Globes: Hollywood Foreign Press Association Scolds Jennifer Lawrence

During a backstage press conference at last night’s Golden Globes, Jennifer Lawrence, who won Best Actress in a Musical or Comedy film, scolded a foreign journalist for looking at his phone while asking a question of the “Joy” star.“You can’t live your whole life behind your phone, bro,” she said to a male journalist whose first language was apparently not English. He was reading his question — translated from his native language to English — from his smart phone.After the press conference, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) scolded back Lawrence for being rude and insensitive, especially given the fact that her award came from a FOREIGN press association whose members consider English as a second, or third language.“Apparently, Miss Lawrence thinks that if one can’t speak English, or has a foreign accent, he or she does not have any business asking her a question at a press conference in an awards show,” HFPA said.

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11/01/2016 0:00

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Trump Has Invited To The Debate A Female Dog Groped By The Clintons’ Labrador Retriever

We all know what Donald Trump did at the last presidential debate. He invited women who have had sexual relations with former President Bill Clinton to sit in the audience.The third and final debate happens tomorrow in Las Vegas, and the Republican presidential candidate knows that the issue of the audio tape in which he bragged about kissing ang groping women will surely come up.Well, being the genius that he is, Trump is very well prepared with his defense.The Trump campaign told The Adobo Chronicles today that the Donald has invited a female terrier who was allegedly groped by the Clintons’ labrador retriever Buddy when the couple was still residing in the White House. The terrier will sit with Trump’s wife and children in the debate audience at the University of Nevada in Las Vegas.(Buddy was killed in a car accident in 2002.)Trump said that it was hypocritical of the Clintons to make an issue of his misogynistic statements when they themselves have remained silent about Buddy’s sexist and deplorable acts.We can’t wait for the big drama to unfold in tomorrow’s debate!

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18/10/2016 0:00

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PRESIDENT AQUINO’S ‘DATE’ WITH MISS PHILIPPINES A THREESOME?

The biggest news coming out of the Office of the President in a long time was that NoyNoy Aquino had a date with Pia Wurtzbach just before the 2015 Miss Philippines Beauty Pageant finals held a few weeks ago.President Aquino, a bachelor, has been frequently dodged with media questions about his love life, which, in effect amounts to zero, nada, zilch.Wurtzbach, who ended up winning the Miss Philippines Universe crown, said in a post-pageant TV interview with Aquino’s sister, Kris, that she and the president are in communication. “He’s fun to talk to.”(In that same interview, Kris promised Wurtzbach that she will be a good sister-in-law)But did the couple really go on a date that night?Not so, according to a close friend of Aquino.Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) director-general Joel Villanueva, said Aquino and Wurtzbach were in a group date before the Binibining Pilipinas pageant night.“I would say it’s a group date because it was an event eh so, magkakasama kami, (we were all together), ” Villanueva told reporters on the sidelines of a TESDA event.So, let’s put a stop to the rumor mill. It was a threesome!

['Pol Pinoy']

25/03/2018 0:00

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The Yamashita Treasure Finally Found By Filipino Treasure Hunters?

Booby TrapsThe diggers, headed by a certain Gary Bautista, also claimed to have encountered 3 chemical traps, the last of which almost killed several members of the excavators.According to other documentations of such excavations found on the internet, there are various hazards when digging a treasure site - for the Japanese soldiers placed booby traps all around the treasures. Most common of these are water traps, spring loaded bombs and glass-encased cyanide capsules.Carved Stones and MarkingsAccording to treasure hunters, you'll know the right spot where the goods are buried depending on the markers you will see as you dig. Some markers points the exact location of the treasure while are placed in the site as a diversion to confuse treasure hunters.They also believe that these marker stones sometimes indicate what particular treasure is buried at the site.Treasure LocationsYamashita treasures are said to have been divided and buried in many different locations all over the country so as to make sure the allied forces will have a difficult time finding it. As mentioned, the sites are often laden with marks and marker stones buried more than 50 ft. beneath the ground.Authenticity of the treasure huntWhile many will find the story of the treasure excavation of Gary Bautista it to be no more than a hoax, some find to this story's credence because of the number of other people's comments on his now defunct blog claiming that they too have found similar sites with the same stone markings to that of Bautista's.There are no new updates on Gary Bautista's Yamashita Treasure excavation which he said they stopped the operation on 2004 due to lack of resources. His blog where he documented his team's excavation is now redirecting to a blank website when visited.The Yamashita treasure is probably one of most well told urban legends in our country - a supposedly huge amount of gold bars, golden Buddhas, chests of golden coins and jewelries made of precious gems buried by the Japaneses soldiers beneath the Philippine soil during World War 2.But was it really no more than just a legend - a myth, a bedtime story that our grandfathers told us before we go to sleep to stir our imaginations? Well, some people claim that they have found sites where they found in turn queer artifacts which they believe to be markings that tells the location of the legendary treasure.According to a group of Filipino treasure hunters, they have found a treasure site in April of 2003 in Bukidnon with the help of Japanese maps dated 1945 which he found earlier during construction work on a patch of land meant for a poultry farm. The said map comes with a code-breaker dated 1942 and was authored by a certain General Tunjo. These documents led them to excavate 65 feet under the ground after going thru 5 ft of hard cement slab.

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18/08/2017 0:00

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Did Verafiles "Fact Check", or did it just follow Trillanes' orders?

What a small world!“Flushing out an enemy sniper. In the middle of fighting in #Marawi #philippines #photojournalism #mindanao #terror #martiallaw #isis”“NYtimes/Inq photographer Jes Aznar posts live updates from Marawi, revealing the positions of government snipers to any terrorist with a smartphone. Tang ina, tanggalin niyo yang idiota na yan dyan!”My post caught the attention of netizens, which resulted into a hailstorm of criticism against Aznar.In reaction, Aznar has revised the caption several times, and part of the latest iteration reads:“Flushing out an enemy sniper. In the middle of fighting in #Marawi #philippines #photojournalism #mindanao #terror #martiallaw #isis EDIT: NOT A LIVE FEED #latepost” Aznar also posted on Facebook that, among other things, threatened me with possible legal action.I have chronicled much of the exchange between Aznar and I in the article “Aznar cries for help Aznar, the guy who claims to be brave enough to cover a war but cowers in fear of social media comments (what a whiny MF!), asked for backup from his mainstream media buddies.First , there was NUJP’s “condemnation”, which I have thoroughly addressed in “ I took a screenshot of the Instagram post and I included the following comment [ FB ]:“NYtimes/Inq photographer Jes Aznar posts live updates from Marawi, revealing the positions of government snipers to any terrorist with a smartphone. Tang ina, tanggalin niyo yang idiota na yan dyan!”My post caught the attention of netizens, which resulted into a hailstorm of criticism against Aznar.In reaction, Aznar has revised the caption several times, and part of the latest iteration reads:Aznar also posted on Facebook that, among other things, threatened me with possible legal action.I have chronicled much of the exchange between Aznar and I in the article “ NUJP’s Condemnation: Jes Aznar, Marawi Siege, and Matobato ”, published on 20 June 2017.Aznar, the guy who claims to be brave enough to cover a war but cowers in fear of social media comments (what a whiny MF!), asked for backup from his mainstream media buddies., there was NUJP’s “condemnation”, which I have thoroughly addressed in “ NUJP’s Condemnation: Jes Aznar, Marawi Siege, and Matobato ”. In that article, I explained the following:Aznar claimed that the video was a late upload, despite the video being taken and uploaded on the same day. I used the term “Live update” and not “Live Feed”, which a layman would define as information posted on or immediately after a subject-event. NUJP failed to disclose in their condemnation its president, along with four out of its nine board of directors harbor conflicts of interest. They work for the Philippine Daily Inquirer which has a business relationship with the New York Times, Aznar’s premier client.Second , he sought help from the National Press Club whose former president Joel Egco now heads the Presidential Task Force on Media Security, and I have also thoroughly addressed that in “And now, for Round Three, Aznar cried for help from Verafiles, an organization that describes itself as “published by veteran Filipino journalists taking a deeper look into current Philippine issues.” , he sought help from the National Press Club whose former president Joel Egco now heads the Presidential Task Force on Media Security, and I have also thoroughly addressed that in “ A Traitor in Malacañang? Media Security Usec. Joel Egco usurps Andanar’s authority ”.Verafiles “Fact-checks” Verafiles’ post attempted to debunk the following:That Aznar’s video post was a live feed. That the soldiers involved are government snipers. That there were orders to arrest Aznar. This is downright pathetic misrepresentation of the original post, which is disappointing, considering that the piece was written by Charmaine Deogracias, supposedly a veteran journalist. Before one does a fact check, one has to make sure that the facts he will check are the ones that are supposed to be checked in the first place. Verafiles’ post attempted to debunk the following:This is downright pathetic misrepresentation of the original post, which is disappointing, considering that the piece was written by Charmaine Deogracias, supposedly a veteran journalist. Before one does a fact check, one has to make sure that the facts he will check are the ones that are supposed to be checked in the first place.First, my original Facebook post used the term “Live Update” and not “Live Feed”.I have already explained this in a previous article and I do not understand why Deogracias, for all her pride in being a veteran journalist, missed it entirely. Moreover, we can argue all day about what “live” means, but for the regular person, “live update” means an update given during or immediately after an event. More on this later.Second, Verafiles simply nitpicked the definition of government snipers.Deogracias again went on to define what government snipers mean, essentially saying that the people involved are not snipers because they do not use sniper rifles. Deogracias was again caught up with technicality, as the regular dictionary meaning of a sniper is “someone who shoots at people from a hidden position” [Yes, Deogracias may still insist on her jargon on the previous two points, but that’s a pile of B.S. for regular readers because it goes against the Deogracias again went on to define what government snipers mean, essentially saying that the people involved are not snipers because they do not use sniper rifles. Deogracias was again caught up with technicality, as the regular dictionary meaning of a sniper is “someone who shoots at people from a hidden position” [ Collins ].Yes, Deogracias may still insist on her jargon on the previous two points, but that’s a pile of B.S. for regular readers because it goes against the principle of readability for journalistic work.Third, Verafiles essentially claimed thate I said that there were orders to arrest Aznar, even if I didn't.I am not sure where Deogracias got that info because the only ThinkingPinoy Facebook post that is about arrest is one that reads [“Mr. Aznar, let me remind you that Pres. Rody Duterte, on that same day, suspended the writ of habeas corpus in Mindanao, so you can be arrested anytime - - even without a warrant - - for aiding and abetting the Maute Rebels, whether out of hatred for the administration, or out of sheer stupidity. So I suggest that you board the first flight out before some AFP general orders your arrest because trust me, you will be no hero in the eyes of Filipinos.” I do not know if the supposed veteran journalist has serious comprehension issues, but it’s clear that I said that the AFP legally has the option to arrest Aznar, and I made sure to say nothing about whether AFP will arrest him or not, as that would be usurpation of the authority of the AFP spokesperson, which can land me in jail for up to 10 years. Miss Deogracias, I am not as stupid asAt this point, I have shown that the list “facts” that Deogracias “checked” are faulty at best, but let’s pretend that everything’s ok so far, and let’s further examine her post.I am not sure where Deogracias got that info because the only ThinkingPinoy Facebook post that is about arrest is one that reads [ FB ]:I do not know if the supposed veteran journalist has serious comprehension issues, but it’s clear that I said that the AFP legally has the option to arrest Aznar, and I made sure to say nothing about whether AFP will arrest him or not, as that would be usurpation of the authority of the AFP spokesperson, which can land me in jail for up to 10 years. Miss Deogracias, I am not as stupid as Undersecretary Joel Egco, who repeatedly usurped Presidential Communications Secretary Martin Andanar’s authority to issue press releases.At this point, I have shown that the list “facts” that Deogracias “checked” are faulty at best, but let’s pretend that everything’s ok so far, and let’s further examine her post.That cute fact-check article Deogracias tried to debunk my misrepresented claim of Aznar’s video post being a “live feed” by referring to file metadata, or those hidden pieces of information that are embedded in many computer files. Specifically, she cited that the video clip’s metadata indicates that it was created on 1:19 PM, i.e. the time when the file was transferred to the PC. Along with Aznar’s supposed claim that the actual footage was taken 19 minutes earlier, she immediately concluded that the clip in question was not uploaded until 73 minutes later or at 2:13 PM, or the timestamp on Aznar’s Instagram upload.This methodology has several flaws.First, synchronization of clocks. Let me note that Deogracias did not verify the Aznar’s clock is synchronized with Instagram’s clock. That is, she did not verify if 1:19 PM on Aznar’s Macbook is also 1:19 PM on Instagram. That is, Deogracias simply assumed that they were synchronized.Fine! Like Deogracias, let’s assume that the time setting on Aznar’s devices are not significantly out-of-sync with Instagram’s.Second, authenticity of metadata. Deogracias took Aznar’s word as if it’s set on stone, even if it’s an established fact that Quicktime Movie metadata can be modified in various ways, one of which is through the Deogracias took Aznar’s word as if it’s set on stone, even if it’s an established fact that Quicktime Movie metadata can be modified in various ways, one of which is through the QuickTime movie metadata editor . How sure is Deogracias that Aznar didn’t tamper with evidence, especially since Aznar previously and surreptitiously attempted to tamper with evidence before.Fine! Like Deogracias, let’s pretend that all metadata in Aznar’s files are authentic.More Metadata At this point, I think it’s clear that there’s Aznar’s word, there’s mine, and there’s metadata, so let me check who’s lying based on the metadata of Aznar’s own files, evaluated using the following assumptions that Deogracias herself used:The time setting on Aznar’s devices are not significantly out-of-sync with Instagram’s. All metadata in each of Aznar’s files are authentic. Now, let’s recall the background of Aznar’s controversial 17-second video that got mainstream’s media’s panties in a bunch:Now, let’s take a look at photos that Aznar took during the same event, photos that were uploaded to Getty Images, the stock photo agency that serves as one of Aznar’s monetization platforms.Specifically, I went to GettyImages and searched for Aznar’s photos dated from 24 May 2017 to 26 May 2017. The search yielded a gallery of images that you can seeThe larger photo is watermarked with “Jes Aznar”, “Getty Images”, and its property/image ID.The image below shows a thumbnail of these seven photos along with a snapshot of Aznar’s Instagram video. I labelled each photo with its corresponding property/image ID.Deogracias’ article derives much of its supposed legitimacy through its citation of metadata, so I felt it proper to give Deogracias (and Aznar) a taste of their own medicine.Let’s get some bit of the metadata from the seven Aznar photos I mentioned in the previous section.To do this, we use theHow to use the Getty Images API Tool STEP 1: Go toSTEP 2: Go back to toSTEP 3: Click the bar that says “Get metadata for a single image by supplying one image id”.STEP 4: Insert or type in the relevant image ID.STEP 5: In the fields, tick the box for “date_camera_shot”. I’ll tell you why later.STEP 6: Click “Try it out” and the system should return something like this:STEP 7: Do these steps for the following image IDs:688223060688224482688224492688224576688224580688224600688227038To make it easier for the reader, I created a simple table that shows the image IDs with corresponding metadata.Translating Metadata to simpler termsThe field “The time notation includes “+00:00” or UTC+00. However, cameras do not really care about time zones, so if you’re in the Philippines and you took a picture with the camera clock at 12 noon, the metadata will show 12:00:00+00:00, even if your actual time zone is +08:00, or UTC+08.For example, the photo with Image ID 688224470 shows a van whose shadow is directly beneath it, suggesting that was taken at around noon.Judging from the shadows, Aznar's 25 May 2017 photo with Image ID 688224470 must have been taken at around noon. True enough, Image ID 688224470’s metadata shows that it was taken on “2017-05-25T11:21:28+00:00”, or at 11:21 AM of 25 May 2017. Moreover, 11:21 AM UTC+00 is equivalent to 7:21 PM Manila, and such a photo could not have been taken at nighttime.Let’s now simplify the table in the previous section by translating the time stamps to regular AM/PM format.That is, we now see the times at which each of the seven photos were taken, photos whose backgrounds match that of Aznar’s Instagram video.And yes, there something going on.Photo Time Stamps belie Aznar’s claims Aznar claimed the video, uploaded at 2:13 PM, was taken at around 1:00 PM while the troops, along with Aznar, were on the way out of the area. The problem, however, is that the time stamps of his Getty Images photos suggest otherwise, because they were all taken AFTER 2:00 PM.Let me repeat: Aznar said they got out of the structure at 1:00 PM, yet there are photos taken after 2:00 that show soldiers present in the same structure. Moreover, these photos were taken by Aznar himself, so he was still in the structure at 2:50 PM, based on the timestamps of the seven photos.Yes, some soldiers were still in the structure by 2:50 PM based on the timestamps, and Aznar uploaded the controversial video at 2:13 PM, suggesting that the soldiers’ whereabouts were exposed for 37 minutes before the earliest time that they could have gotten out of the structure.Note that I sued “date_camera_shot”, which refers to the time that Aznar took the photos, NOT the time when he uploaded the photos to his Mac.Hindi nakakatalino ang Mac, pramis.TAGALUGIN KO HA?Sabi ni Aznar, wala na sila doon sa building na hollow blocks na walang palitada ang pader by around 1 PM. Pero bakit may photos na may sundalo sa loob ng building at ang timestamp ay lagpas 2 PM? Meron pa ngang timestamp e 2:50 PM, o 37 minutes matapos i-upload ni Aznar ang video.What the?!Possible explanations for the discrepancies There are two possibilities:Aznar is lying. Aznar’s devices are lying, i.e. are set incorrectly.If Aznar is lying, then the debate is over. On the other hand, if Aznar’s devices are lying, then Verafiles’s “fact check”, which relies heavily on time stamps and gross misrepresentation, falls apart.Will Verafiles insist that the timestamps on Aznar’s devices are reliable? If so, then that means Aznar lied to his teeth.Will Verafiles insist that the timestamps on Aznar’s devices are unreliable? If so, then that means Verafiles are filled with amateurs, not veterans.This is what happens with shoddy investigations, and I am confident that "veteran journalist" Deogracias can do better than this.I was kidding on that last one.The "Veterans" in Verafiles What's most perplexing in this Verafiles article is the shoddy journalism from the supposedly veteran journalist Charmaine Deogracias. A little research, however, provides clues on why Verafiles allowed the publication of garbage likes this.First, the Trillanes Link.On the other hand, Jes Aznar was the same personNow, guess who Matobato's handler was? Sonny Trillanes.Common friends, common interests.Second, they are not very techie. Well, Verafiles president isn't very techie to begin with, as I have demonstrated in " Sonny Trillanes and his Hacker-friend ". In that article, I showed that Verafiles president Tordesillas knows little about technology (she didn't even have domain privacy for her blog!), so I guess Deogracia's editors are unlikely to notice that Charmaine has been spewing garbage lately.Third, a history of subversion The original post I made about the Aznar video was about one simple thing: journalists should know when to get out the way to prevent exposing our soldiers to additional, unnecessary risks. But judging from court records, that's something that Verafiles "fact checker" Charmaine Deogracias disagrees with.Let's take a look at Deogracias et. Al. vs Sec. Puno et. Al [In one 2007 morning, Sen. Trillanes and and the Magdalo Group walked out of the Makati City Regional Trial Court, marched toward the nearby Manila Peninsula hotel,took over it and called for the President Arroyo's ouster.Later in the afternoon, the PNP attempted to serve an arrest warrant against Trillanes. The PNP also demanded that journalists covering the event should leave the hotel right away. Many cleared the premises but Tordesillas and Deogracias, among others, defied the PNP's order.Smells like obstruction of justice, aside from major ka-epalan, to me. Nevertheless, it appears that Tordesillas, Deogracias and Aznar, are cut from the same cloth.I would've love to write more about this, I guess I'll stop here.Magsama-sama na lang silang apat ni Trillanes.Hindi ko na ipu-proofread. Hindi sulit.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:Fine! Like Deogracias, let’s pretend that all metadata in Aznar’s files are authentic.At this point, I think it’s clear that there’s Aznar’s word, there’s mine, and there’s metadata, so let me check who’s lying based on the metadata of Aznar’s own files, evaluated using the following assumptions that Deogracias herself used:Now, let’s recall the background of Aznar’s controversial 17-second video that got mainstream’s media’s panties in a bunch:Now, let’s take a look at photos that Aznar took during the same event, photos that were uploaded to Getty Images, the stock photo agency that serves as one of Aznar’s monetization platforms.Specifically, I went to GettyImages and searched for Aznar’s photos dated from 24 May 2017 to 26 May 2017. The search yielded a gallery of images that you can see by clicking here . I took a hard look at the background of Aznar’s Instagram video, then I looked for Aznar’s photos in the Getty Image Gallery with the same background. I found seven images that appears to be taken in the same place as the video. Clicking on a photo creates a popup window where larger version of the photo appears.The larger photo is watermarked with “Jes Aznar”, “Getty Images”, and its property/image ID.The image below shows a thumbnail of these seven photos along with a snapshot of Aznar’s Instagram video. I labelled each photo with its corresponding property/image ID.Deogracias’ article derives much of its supposed legitimacy through its citation of metadata, so I felt it proper to give Deogracias (and Aznar) a taste of their own medicine.Let’s get some bit of the metadata from the seven Aznar photos I mentioned in the previous section.To do this, we use the Getty Images API tool STEP 1: Go to https://api.gettyimages.com/swagger/ui/index#!/images/images_Get and register. After email confirmation, you’ll be given an API key.STEP 2: Go back to to https://api.gettyimages.com/swagger/ui/index#!/images/images_Get , scroll down to “Images”, then click “Show/Hide”.STEP 3: Click the bar that says “Get metadata for a single image by supplying one image id”.STEP 4: Insert or type in the relevant image ID.STEP 5: In the fields, tick the box for “date_camera_shot”. I’ll tell you why later.STEP 6: Click “Try it out” and the system should return something like this:STEP 7: Do these steps for the following image IDs:To make it easier for the reader, I created a simple table that shows the image IDs with corresponding metadata.The field “ date_camera_shot ” is the time that the camera took the photo based on the camera’s internal clock at the moment the photo was taken.The time notation includes “+00:00” or UTC+00. However, cameras do not really care about time zones, so if you’re in the Philippines and you took a picture with the camera clock at 12 noon, the metadata will show 12:00:00+00:00, even if your actual time zone is +08:00, or UTC+08.For example, the photo with Image ID 688224470 shows a van whose shadow is directly beneath it, suggesting that was taken at around noon.Let’s now simplify the table in the previous section by translating the time stamps to regular AM/PM format.That is, we now see the times at which each of the seven photos were taken, photos whose backgrounds match that of Aznar’s Instagram video.And yes, there something going on.Aznar claimed the video, uploaded at 2:13 PM, was taken at around 1:00 PM while the troops, along with Aznar, were on the way out of the area. The problem, however, is that the time stamps of his Getty Images photos suggest otherwise, because they were all taken AFTER 2:00 PM.Aznar said they got out of the structure at 1:00 PM, yet there are photos taken after 2:00 that show soldiers present in the same structure. Moreover, these photos were taken by Aznar himself, so he was still in the structure at 2:50 PM, based on the timestamps of the seven photos.Yes, some soldiers were still in the structure by 2:50 PM based on the timestamps, and Aznar uploaded the controversial video at 2:13 PM, suggesting that the soldiers’ whereabouts were exposed for 37 minutes before the earliest time that they could have gotten out of the structure.Note that I sued “date_camera_shot”, which refers to the time that Aznar took the photos, NOT the time when he uploaded the photos to his Mac.TAGALUGIN KO HA?What the?!There are two possibilities:If Aznar is lying, then the debate is over. On the other hand, if Aznar’s devices are lying, then Verafiles’s “fact check”, which relies heavily on time stamps and gross misrepresentation, falls apart.Will Verafiles insist that the timestamps on Aznar’s devices are reliable? If so, then that means Aznar lied to his teeth.Will Verafiles insist that the timestamps on Aznar’s devices are unreliable? If so, then that means Verafiles are filled with amateurs, not veterans.This is what happens with shoddy investigations, and I am confident that "veteran journalist" Deogracias can do better than this.I was kidding on that last one.What's most perplexing in this Verafiles article is the shoddy journalism from the supposedly veteran journalist Charmaine Deogracias. A little research, however, provides clues on why Verafiles allowed the publication of garbage likes this. Verafiles President Ellen Tordesillas has very close ties with Senator Antonio Trillanes' Magdalo Party. Aside from having a close personal and professional relationship with Magdalo hacker Bem Pontejos , Tordesillas was instrumental in the BPI Julia Vargas Scandal, the same scandal where Trillanes accused then-presidential candidate Rodrigo Duterte of amassing P211 million in ill-gotten wealth, with the only evidence being a pathetic excel printout.On the other hand, Jes Aznar was the same person who sold the Matobato video to New York Times , so that means Aznar had access to Matobato PRIOR to the Senate Hearing.Now, guess who Matobato's handler was?Common friends, common interests.The original post I made about the Aznar video was about one simple thing: journalists should know when to get out the way to prevent exposing our soldiers to additional, unnecessary risks. But judging from court records, that's something that Verafiles "fact checker" Charmaine Deogracias disagrees with.Let's take a look at Deogracias et. Al. vs Sec. Puno et. Al [ PCIJ ].In one 2007 morning, Sen. Trillanes and and the Magdalo Group walked out of the Makati City Regional Trial Court, marched toward the nearby Manila Peninsula hotel,took over it and called for the President Arroyo's ouster.Later in the afternoon, the PNP attempted to serve an arrest warrant against Trillanes. The PNP also demanded that journalists covering the event should leave the hotel right away. Many cleared the premises but Tordesillas and Deogracias, among others, defied the PNP's order.Smells like obstruction of justice, aside from major ka-epalan, to me. Nevertheless, it appears that Tordesillas, Deogracias and Aznar, are cut from the same cloth.I would've love to write more about this, I guess I'll stop here.Did you like this post? Help ThinkingPinoy stay up! Even as little as 50 pesos will be a great help!On 25 May 2017, Filipino New York Times photojournalist Jes Aznar posted an Instagram video of Filipino troops in the middle of battle in Marawi City [ Video ] with the original caption:

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Getting rid of Leni Robredo requires careful thought rather than impulsive action #LeniResign

A lot of Pinoys are screaming for Leni Robredo’s blood on Twitter right now, but getting rid of this woman requires calm, rational thought.Demanding her resignation is not going to work. Robredo is thick-faced enough to occupy a position that she neither won nor has the qualifications for, and she has the gall to keep criticizing a President who is infinitely more popular and skilled than her. Do you think someone as shameless as her will resign voluntarily? Of course not.Impeaching Robredo is also not practical. It will take too long, and cost too much political capital. She’s not worth the trouble.A recount of votes is one possible option. However, there are signs that the yellow holdouts in the Comelec have tampered with the election records. A recount should only be done if the results will be credible.Another practical solution is a rematch. Declare the position of VP vacant, then schedule special elections as soon as possible in the areas covered by the pending election protest against Robredo. Let’s see if Robredo can still win without Smartmatic and the PCOS machines.Some well-known Duterte supporters are calling for a rally against Robredo. This should only be done after cases against her have been set in motion and are ready for resolution. Rallying when there is no actionable measure yet might be a waste of time.I don’t know how much of the truth Leni’s handlers allow her to know, but if she saw how quickly the #LeniResign hashtag trended to No. 1 after her video came out, she should start planning her exit while she still can. Given the amount of anger building up against her, if she keeps doing what she’s doing, it’s very likely her head will end up on a spike. That’s one palit ulo video she won’t want the UN to see.---------------------------This is a GRP Featured Comment. Join the discussion

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Senators Bam Aquino, Risa Hontiveros Propose Ground-Breaking Constitutional Amendment

Opposition Senators Bam Aquino and Risa Hontiveros have filed an urgent Bill in the Senate calling for a Constitutional Amendment that would totally overhaul the country’s government structure.The duo proposed that a fourth branch of government be added to the existing three.Currently, the three branches are the Executive, Legislative and the Judiciary. Aquino and Hontiveros want the Catholic Church to be the fourth.”After all, the overwhelming majority of Filipinos are Catholic and that time and again, members of the Catholic heirarchy have always been actively involved in the political affairs of the country,” the Senators said.”It will also generate more revenue for the government since all contributions to the collection basket and donations to the Catholic Church will revert to the national treasury,” they added.In their proposed Bill, the Senators also proposed to abolish the principle of Separation of Church and State.

['Pol Pinoy']

15/05/2018 0:00

https://adobochronicles.com/2018/05/15/senators-bam-aquino-risa-hontiveros-propose-ground-breaking-constitutional-amendment/

Adobo Chronicles

MANILA’S AIRPORTS AUTHORITY GM ADMITS HE IS PAID TO DO NOTHING

Amid rapid-fire questioning by Senator Bongbong Marcos, the general manager of the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) admitted yesterday that he is being paid to do nothing.The Senate hearing focused on laglag bala, the alleged extortion scheme wherein airport personnel “plant” bullets in the bags of unsuspecting airline passengers at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA).Jose Angel Honrado said he has “no control” over the 22 agencies that are under his jurisdiction, adding that his main responsibility is “coordination” and ensuring a “smooth flow” of airport operations.But he insists he has no clue over what’s been happening at NAIA, to which Marcos asked, “So, if you have no control as general manager, what is your job?”Honrado has been the MIAA general manager since 2010. He served as security consultant of President Aquino during the May 10 elections. He served as spokesman of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), and also served as aide-d-camp of the late former President Corazon Aquino.

['Pol Pinoy']

12/11/2017 0:00

https://adobochronicles.com/2015/11/12/manilas-airports-authority-gm-admits-he-is-paid-to-do-nothing/

Adobo Chronicles

HOLLYWOOD WEIGHS IN ON DONALD TRUMP’S PRESIDENTIAL BID

a fan of will renounce his Canadian citizenship and become a full-fledged American Kim Kardashian will go full frontal on the cover of Variety magazinewill go full frontal on the cover of Variety magazine Zac Efron will shave his head, permanentlywill shave his head, permanently Caitlyn Jenner will transition back to being a manwill transition back to being a man Neil Patrick Harris will undergo gay conversion therapy in Texaswill undergo gay conversion therapy in Texas Emma Stone , star of the film, “Aloha,” will join the Hawaiian Sovereignty Movement, star of the film, “Aloha,” will join the Hawaiian Sovereignty Movement Meryl Streep will donate all her Oscar trophies to the Smithsonian National Museumwill donate all her Oscar trophies to the Smithsonian National Museum Steven Spielberg will direct a new animation movie titled “Donald Duck Comes to Washington.”Seeing as how Hollywood greatly influences politics, there is some talk that in a Trump presidency, the South Lawn of the White House would be renamed Jurrasic Park while the United Nations Headquarters in New York would be renamed Jurrasic World.In addition Cirque du Soleil and the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus will permanently close shop since there would be enough circus going on in the White House.

['Pol Pinoy']

19/06/2018 0:00

https://adobochronicles.com/2015/06/19/hollywood-weighs-in-on-donald-trumps-presidential-bid/

Adobo Chronicles

First Satanic Church who recruits new members has gone viral on the internet

Many people asked if there is some people who really worship Satan, the ruler of hell according to the Christians. The question is already answered after the first Satanic Church was built and posted their photos on the internet.The Satanic Church in Colombia is now catching the attention of the Netizens after their revelation that they are seriously worshipping Satan. Many Christians were terrified after seeing the photos of the Satanic Church and they criticised the members of the newly found church that located in Colombia.Most of the members of the Satanic Church were Colombians, but they are planning to expand their member outside their country.The unidentified founder of the Satanic Church was invited the PSC Television to prove that the church really exist. The photos of the church is still circulating online and started discussing by millions of Netizens worldwide.

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2016-01-30 18:53:46+08:00

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Third-Rate Actress Calls Philippines Third World

Filipina actress Agot Isidro recently criticized President Rodrigo Duterte for his latest tirades against the European Union and the United States, calling him a “psychopath.”Last week, Duterte said he would rather die of hunger than accept aid from superpowers that wish to meddle in his war against illegal drugs.On Friday, Isidro took to Facebook and posted a message to the president:“Unang-una, walang umaaway sa iyo. As a matter of fact, ikaw ang nang-aaway. Pangalawa, yung bansa Kung saan ka inuluklok ng 16 million out of 100+ million people ay Third World.” (First of all, no one’s picking a fight with you. As a matter of fact, you are one who’s fighting. Secondly, the country where 16 Million out of 100+ Million people elected you is Third World.)Yesterday Duterte responded to the post by saying:“An actress is angry with me that I am a psychopath. I leave her to her constitutional rights to free expression. She should enjoy that.”So, there you go, Miss third-rate actress, you got your response.Oh, and we’re sorry for calling you “third-rate.” That’s just our opinion and we’re merely exercising our constitutional right to free expression.

['Pol Pinoy']

11/10/2016 0:00

https://adobochronicles.com/2016/10/11/third-rate-actress-calls-philippines-third-world/#respond

Adobo Chronicles

Filipinos To Burn Star Trek DVDs To Protest George Takei’s Tweet On The Philippines

Many Filipinos are fans of ‘Star Trek,’ especially of George Takei who originated the role of Mr. Sulu in this Science Fantasy series. Thousands upon thousands have prized collections of ‘Star Trek’ DVDs (and Betamax tapes).But these collections will soon go up in flames, thanks to a single tweet by Takei.In a Twitter post, Takei said:Takei’s tweet didn’t sit well with many Filipinos, especially the supporters of their popular president, Rodrigo Duterte.They took to Facebook and other social media platforms to refute Takei’s statement, saying that while it is true that Duterte was democratically elected, Filipinos don’t live in fear or have been called upon to incite or commit violence. They also said all Democratice safeguards, including a Free Press and independent Legislative and Judicial branches of government are very much in place.In a show of People Power, hundreds of thousands of Filipinos will stage a huge rally this weekend along EDSA ,the epicenter of mass protests, where they will burn DVD and betamax copies of their Star Trek collections, but only those in which Takei plays Mr. Sulu. Star Trek versions featuring John Cho playing the character will be spared.You don’t mess with Filipinos. Not even if you are Mr. Sulu.

['Pol Pinoy']

29/10/2018 0:00

https://adobochronicles.com/2018/10/29/filipinos-to-burn-star-trek-dvds-to-protest-george-takeis-tweet-on-the-philippines/?share=email

Adobo Chronicles

Yaya Dub Maine Mendoza responds to bashers on Snapchat

Since Maine Mendoza became Yaya Dub and got so famous bashers are restless in posting hate comments on social media. The rookie actress has ignored them for the longest time but now she's out to address some of the haters herself.Mendoza posted in social app Snapchat a video of her reading hateful comments about her and responding to them in a bubbly fashion 'read mean tweets' style. Needless to say, it has fans entertained. Most of the comments she read are about her physical appearance to which she responded with wits and funny facial expressions.Watchin the video clip below.

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24/11/2017 0:00

http://pinoynewsblogger.blogspot.com/2016/02/yaya-dub-maine-mendoza-responds-to.html#more

Pinoy News Blogger

Death and the PH Drug Industry: from China to the Streets

Step 1: SupplyThe Sinaloa Drug Cartel, hailing from Mexico [MT]Nine Chinese Drug Cartels, hailing from Mainland China [Star]The African Drug Cartel, hailing from the Western African Continent [MT]Wu Tuan, aka Peter CoPeter Lim, aka Jaguar, protected by Ret. PNP Gen. Marcelo GarboHerbert Colangco, bilibid inmate and PMPC Star Awardee (LOL)Bilibid Prison has own Music StudioLOL: Herbert Colangco, the convicted kidnapping gang leader who owns the fully-equipped music studio at the New Bilibid Prison, won the “New Male Recording Artist” award at the 2014 PMPC Star Awards for Music for his platinum-selling debut album titled “Herbert C: Kinabukasan”. Colangco shared the award with actor Richard Yap.(Huwag lang i-like, i-share mo na rin!)#DaangMatuwid #RoxasRobredo2016 #Duterte2016 #MIriam2016 #binay2016 #LabanPoe2016Posted by Thinking Pinoy on Saturday, February 27, 2016Step 2: ManufactureBoats, e.g. the “floating shabu lab” found in Subic Bay [ABS]Dug-up tunnels, e.g. the ones underneath the New Bilibid Prison [ABS. MT]Abandoned houses, e.g. in Quezon City [Inq] or a posh village in Alabang [Inq]Chinese Cartels smuggle ingredients into the Philippines. Various local shabu labs, including those owned by the Mexican Sinaloa cartel, cook shabu.Step 3: DistributionCommunication, i.e. coordination of their activities Law EnforcementStep 4: RetailA reputation for violence is the dealer’s best guarantee that his business transactions will be accomplished as agreed upon… Those who do not pay what they owe can expect to be disciplined violently or killed… Dealers often fail to pay because they were cheated or robbed or the drugs and/or money was confiscated by law enforcement.When drug lords give a drug pusher shabu to sell on the streets, they expect that shabu to be sold entirely. Drug lords expect to be paid after a certain period and they do not accept returns. Drug lords kill street pushers who fail to meet their sales quota to strike fear on other street pushers. The fear motivates the surviving pushers.You sell, or you die“There may be fewer people who want to buy (shabu), or the dealers want the trade to be faster to avoid being caught and for some other reasons. [Star]”Again, what happens if a lowly drug pusher fails to meet his sales quota? He dies.Step 5: ConsumptionStealing, which we are all-too-familiar with, or worse, Becoming a drug pusher themselves.Again, what happens when an addict-turned-pusher fails to meet his sales quota? He dies.Step 6: Expansion-StabilizationAfter North America, South America, Africa, and Europe, where else would it go? Asia.Alcohol in the Middle East (West Asia) is largely banned [Matthee 2014], so just imagine the penalties for shabu.North Asia is sparsely populated and the logistics is messy because of the lack of viable sea routes.East Asia (Japan, China, and South Korea) have well-developed and draconian policies.South Asia has weaker governments, but the general population is too poor to afford shabu.Drug lords kill each other to gain territoryReporter: "And you're ready to kill to protect your business?"Pusher: "Yes, that has been happening."ORIGINAL SOURCE: Vice News - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJ0I7HyZNiIPosted by Thinking Pinoy on Saturday, August 27, 2016Drug Pushers and Turf WarsDrug Pusher: If they want to take over our territory, we can't just allow them to get it as easy as that.Original Source: Vice News; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJ0I7HyZNiIPosted by Thinking Pinoy on Saturday, August 27, 2016Drug dealers give payolas to police and local officials.Sometimes, even local officials run their drug rings.And most interestingly, some otherwise powerless people get into the business by f*cking the DOJ secretary [TP: Ooh... Ronnie... You're a very... very... bad... boy!].And what happens when a lowly drug dealer wants to surrender or possibly become a state witness against a powerful government official? He dies.Duterte's War on DrugsIf a drug dealers fails to meets his quota, someone dies.If a drug dealer wants to gain new territory, someone dies.If he wants to protect his own territory, someone dies.If he wants to turn himself in or become a state witness, someone dies.No amount of government regulation will prevent drug dealers from killing other, precisely because they operate outside government control.And what's the only way to prevent them from killing each other?By stopping the drug war, but that also means we will be letting them kill the rest of the population instead.ThinkingPinoy's TakeawaysDONT FORGET TO SHARE!RELATED POSTS:This is the story of how Filipinos get “ shabulized ”, from start to finish.The debate over Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s war on drugs has been raging for at least two months now, with proponents of each side saying their approach is better than the other. The problem, however, is that no one has, so far, provided anyone a clear an comprehensive explanation about how the illegal shabu (meth) industry works.Thus, in this article, ThinkingPinoy will explain the Shabu Business Process from supply, to manufacture, to distribution, to retail, and finally, to consumption, with the Philippine Shabu Market in mind.The shabu business is just like any other manufacturing business that follows this basic process:Almost everybody knows this. However, what many still don’t understand is HOW EXACTLY this process works in the context of Philippine shabu, and explaining this process is what I will do.Let’s go.There are many ways to cook shabu, with the basic method using several nondescript ingredients, ethyl phenyl acetate , whose legality in the Philippines is still unclear to me, and one key precursor chemical: ephedrine. Ephedrine is a controlled substance in the Philippines [ PDEA ]. One kilogram of ephedrine, after combining with other ingredients, can be converted into 750 grams of shabu [ Inq ].Large-scale shabu cooking operations are usually the domain of drug cartels. When I wrote “ Duterte’s Drug War, where is the logic in 400 Deaths? ”, I said there are at least 11 key players in the Philippine Shabu Industry:In 2014, it was discovered that the Hong Kong-based 14K and Sun Yee On triads (Chinese Cartel) supply raw materials for use in the Sinaloa cartel’s shabu laboratories in the Philippines [ SCMP ].Hong Kong is part of China, and China is the No. 1 source of drugs in the Philippines [ Inq ]. Chinese cartels find it easy to smuggle shabu precursors into the country because the Philippines’ archipelagic nature provides lots of points of entry, and law enforcement was lax.The government has identified three key persons who facilitate this process:Yes, Colangco won the award WHILE IN PRISON.As long as you have ephedrine, manufacturing shabu is very easy: it does not require advanced training and all you need are household items that you can legally purchase from a supermarket, with the only major challenge being the ingredients’ flammability: a poorly-constructed, do-it-yourself shabu lab can explode [ Inq ].Because cooking shabu is not very high-tech, setting up shabu labs is relatively easy. Hence, shabu labs have been found in many places in the Philippines, including:Let’s recap:Alright, the shabu is ready, what comes next?The shabu final product is ready, so how does it reach the streets? This is where the second step comes in: shabu’s movement from the shabu labs to the hands of retailers.Manufacturer-to-dealer logistics is pretty straightforward. What’s complicated however, are two things:Just like regular citizens, drug syndicates communicate through mobile phones and the internet. This is the same reason why the government was in shock when it raided the New Bilibid Prison a few years ago and discovered cellular signal boosters inside the jail compound [ GMA ]. It would have been easy for law enforcement agents to track the movements of these syndicates by tapping on their phone phone calls, but they are fraught with three key problems:, wiretapped conversations are inadmissible as evidence in court per local laws [ PCIJ ]. This is the same reason why the Duterte cannot use as evidence the wiretapped conversation between Senator de Lima and her alleged driver-bodyguard-lover-bagman Ronnie Dayan , that was provided to him by foreign intelligence agents [ GMA ]., SIM card registration is not required in the country [ Inq ], so drug dealers can simply toss an old SIM card, get a new one, and law enforcement agents who tap for leads will have to start all over., law enforcement agents themselves are involved in the drug trade [ TP: PNP Generals TP: 400 Deaths ]. LGU officials are also involved in it, making manufacturer-to-dealer logistics a lot, lot easier [ TP: Mayors ].Alright, so the shabu is now in the local wholesale drug dealer’s hands, so what happens next?Wholesale drug dealers then hand over shabu to smaller scale drug pushers (retailer, “tulak”), similar to the relationship between a large insurance company and a lowly insurance agent.But there’s a major difference.According to the US Justice Department’s Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) [ BJS 1992 ]:The fight against drugs is one of Duterte’s core campaign platforms, and his well-publicized crackdown on shabu caused demand to go down.For example, in June 2016, demand for narcotics dropped in Naga City in anticipation of the Duterte’s 30 June 2016 inauguration [ ABS ].A similar incident was report in the Cordilleras a month later, where Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA Regional Director Juvenal Azurin said in Filipino:After a certain point, many shabu consumers or adiks (addicts) run out of personal funds to sustain their habit. This is when they resort to two things:At this point, you now have a working idea about how large-scale shabu business works, but there’s one more thing that we haven’t discussed yet: Expansion and Stabilization.Shabu is a business. And just like any other business, they seek to expand operations as soon as they have established their core operations (i.e. Steps 1 to 5).So how do drug syndicates do this?Sinaloa is the most powerful and influential drug syndicate in Mexico today.Established in the mid-1990s, the Mexican Sinaloa Cartel first gained control of the Mexican state of Sinaloa, then expanded to five other Mexican States. Afterwards, it established operations across the United States. After dominating North America, it set up operations in South America, West Africa, and Europe [ Chalk 2012 ].But where in Asia?What's left? Southeast Asia, where law enforcement is lax and the economies are booming.Drug smuggling in Southeast Asia has been on the rise in as early as 2012 [ Globe ].In 2013, authorities confirmed that the dreaded Mexican Sinaloa Drug Cartel has arrived in the Philippines [ ABS ]. Just last year, PDEA operatives arrested Horacio Hernandez in Makati City. Hernandez is third in command to the Sinaloa Drug Cartel [ Vice ].When a drug syndicate enters a geographic area, its operations may encounter resistance from other drug syndicates who are already operating in the same territory. Overlapping operations of rival drug syndicates bring rise to “turf wars”, where rival syndicates kill each other off to gain new territory or to protect their own.Let’s see how the the Sinaloa Cartel works [ DailyMail ].In 2015, Israel Hinosa revealed he killed members of rival drug cartels under orders from the top honchos of the Sinaloa Drug Cartel, for as little as $30 (Php 1,500) per assignment. He was addicted to heroin and crystal meth, and he would indulge in these drugs to numb post-assassination psychological trauma.Hinosa was a “sicario”, a desperate individual who became ruthless killers for the narcotrafficking industry and in his case, for the Sinaloa Cartel. Sicarios were an integral part of the mass murders ensuing from the Sinaloa Cartel’s declaration war on the Juarez Cartel in 2007, where more than 20,000 people in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico lost their lives in the next five years.Hence, we ask: Do we have sicarios in the Philippines?Yes, we do [ MB ].Let’s watch the video clip shown below:We all know this.If you want to know more, you can read the following articles I previously wrote:Duterte previously asserted that most of the shabu in the Philippines come from Chinese Cartels whose base is, obviously, in China [ SCMP ]. Because he has zero authority over the China, he has to cooperate with the Chinese government in this regard. As to how the Chinese government will deal with is, is a totally different story.This is the same reason why Duterte said, ““Hey, I have to invade a country to arrest the drug lords [ Inq ]”.Given these, what can Duterte do?Looking at Steps 1 to 5, we can see that while Step 1 might be out of the government’s hands, the remaining steps are done within the country, i.e. within the government’s jurisdiction.This is the same “drug apparatus” that Duterte has been referring to [ MB ].That is, even if the government exercises no power over the supply of raw materials, it still has power to destroy manufacturing plants, distribution facilities, retail networks and most importantly, the corrupt public officials who make all of them possible.However, the disruption of shabu’s business process means death. As I have explained in the previous sections:Legalization of shabu? Of course not. The oft-cited Portuguese drug decriminalization is about cocaine and heroin, which work VERY DIFFERENTLY from shabu.No, shabu decriminalization will not work either.Besides, if decriminalization was even feasible, is that the executive's problem? It's the legislature who should be doing that. It is DE LIMA who should be doing that.Duterte’s war on drugs has been encountering opposition from local and international media, with the latter blaming the alleged drug-related deaths – even all of the vigilante killings – solely on the administration. The problem, however, is that mainstream media’s reasoning is too simplistic, as it totally ignore the gruesome reality that I have just explained.The recently concluded Senate Hearing on Extrajudicial Killings is a testament to that. We saw two days’ worth of grandstanding on the part of Senator Leila de Lima and CHR Chairman Chito Gascon, but not a single testimony or piece of evidence showing that the State itself sanctioned extrajudicial killings or even tolerated it [ TP: Gascon; TP: Leni Robredo ].Mainstream media wants the killings to stop, but they provide no viable alternatives.I guess mainstream media's oligarch owners simply cannot bear the idea that a common man with a heart for the people is now the most powerful Filipino... or are our mainstream journalists on the payroll of drug lords themselves? [ ThinkingPinoy Did you like this post? Help ThinkingPinoy stay up! Even as little as 50 pesos will be a great help!

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PHILIPPINES’ PRESIDENT AQUINO, THE GREAT STATISTICIAN

It’s all a matter of statistics.Philippine President NoyNoy Aquino said the laglag bala (bullet planting) incidents at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) had been sensationalized, as there was only a small percentage—1,200 cases reported—out of the 34 million people who passed through the airport.In recent weeks, several passengers had complained about airport security officials who allegedly found bullets in their luggage and had demanded money in exchange for being allowed to board their flight instead of being hauled to court . Most of the passengers claimed that the bullets had been planted in their luggage by the security personnel themselves.In another development, Aquino said he remains confident that his anointed successor, former Interior Secretary Mar Roxas, will win in the 2016 presidential elections, despite national polls showing Roxas behind frontrunner Senator Grace Poe and practically neck and neck with Vice President Jejomar Binay and Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte.“Again, it is being sensationalized,” Aquino said of the polls. “The polls survey only a couple thousand respondents. Compare that to the Philippines’ total population of 100 Million! It’s not even a small drop in a bucket.”What a great statistician, uhm, we mean statesman President Aquino is!

['Pol Pinoy']

24/11/2017 0:00

https://adobochronicles.com/2015/11/24/philippines-president-aquino-the-great-statistician/

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SNOWDEN CONSIDERS OPTIONS TO GET TO VENEZUELA

Now that President Nocolás Maduro of Venezuela has offered asylum to fugitive intelligence contractor Edward Snowden, there is a lot of speculation on how the American accused of espionage will get to the South American country. Snowden remains holed up at the Moscow airport.Pundits have ruled out swimming as a means for Snowden to get to Caracas because of the shark-infested waters between Russia and Venezuela.Snowden is reportedly considering two options. One is to pack himself on a UPS package. Julian Assange of WikiLeaks has offered to pay for shipping and customs charges. The other option is to request President Maduro to send his presidential plane to fetch him in Moscow.Snowden’s advisers believe that the second option is more viable considering the controversy and diplomatic issue generated by the recent incident in which the plane of Bolivia’s president was denied rights to fly across four European nations on suspicion that Snowden might be on board. The advisers say that the U.S. and the European countries will not risk creating another diplomatic controversy by interfering with the Venezuelan president’s flight.An international drug cartel has offered to pay for the fuel should Maduro decide to send his presidential plane to fetch Snowden from Moscow.Meanwhile, eyewitnesses have said that Snowden has been spending his wait time listening to his Rosetta Stone DVD to brush up on his Spanish.

['Pol Pinoy']

06/07/2016 0:00

https://adobochronicles.com/2013/07/06/snowden-considers-options-to-get-to-venezuela/#respond

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POLISH TOURIST WHO BLOGGED ABOUT FILIPINO STREET FOOD WILL NEVER GO HUNGRY AGAIN

Agness Walewinder and her male friend are tourists who travel the world on a food budget of $25 a day. The Polish pair maintains an Internet blog in which they write about their experiences in the countries they have visited.On March 17, Agness wrote about their trip in the Philippines and titled her piece, “I Would Rather Go Hungry Than Eat Filipino Food Again.” She has since then added “Street” to the title after receiving angry emails from Filipinos.Agness’ piece deplored the kind of Filipino street food they were served while traveling the country. She said that their pre-travel research got them all excited about Filipino cuisine like lechon, adobo, kare-kare and even balut. They got none of those, perhaps because they were looking in the wrong places. Agness posted photos of the kinds of food they were served, many of which not even Filipinos would recognize.Many Filipinos found the piece highly offensive and flodded the pair’s website, etramping.com with irate comments. Some even invited the two back to the Philippines and offered to cook for them.A group of Pinoys (slang for Filipino) went even further by putting together a balikbayan box to be shipped to the pair’s home in Poland. The box was stuffed with a whole lechon (roasted pig), a huge tray of kare-kare (meat and vegetables in peanut sauce), a pot of freshly cooked chicken adobo (simmered in a mixture of soy sauce and vinegar) and a dozen balut (just Google it!). Since there was a little more room in the balikbayan box, the group even threw in a casserole of pinakbet (popular Ilocano dish of meat, seafood and vegetables cooked with shrimp paste).Shipping of the box to Poland will take approximately 30-45 days.“By the time the cooked food arrives, then Agness will truly experience street food ” the group said.

['Pol Pinoy']

20/03/2017 0:00

https://adobochronicles.com/2014/03/20/polish-tourist-who-blogged-about-filipino-street-food-will-never-go-hungry-again/

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Trillanes claims that he earns praises from netizens for BBC interview

Senator Antonio Trillanes IV claimed that his BBC HARDtalk interview got positive feedbacks from the netizens.In a press release, the camp of Trillanes posted some of the positive comments that he received from his Facebook fan page.But one of the first video of Senator Trillanes interview uploaded to the internet gained mostly negative feedbacks from the netizens.Senator Antonio Trillanes IV believed that he gained positive feedbacks from the netizens who watched his BBC HARDtalk interview, contrary to the claims of the Duterte Die Hard Supporters (DDS) on social media.On June 23, the Facebook page of the senator posted the whole video of his interview with international journalist Stephen Sackur.They showed several evidence of positive reactions from the netizens that taken from the comment section of his social media page.As of writing video gained 17,000 reactions from the netizens and 7,600 shares.This were the comments that they chosen to publish in their press release:In a comment after the official Facebook page of Trillanes posted the complete interview, netizen Marla R. noted that she watched the full video interview since she saw Duterte supporters celebrating and sharing links and spliced videos that Trillanes was rebuffed by the program host. “But contrary to their claims, Trillanes answered properly the questions.” Another netizen named Christopher Q. added: “I don’t see Trillanes being embarrased. All important issues thrown at him were answered. Giving counter-arguments is not embarrasing at all. Pity the people who think otherwise.” Expressing her admiration, netizen Joy. L said: “Salute you Sen.trillanes for a good (interview). Well done you answered all the questions BRAVELY without any hesitation.” “Well-said Senator Trillanes! Your answers are factual based on truth! We uphold your courage and unwaivering stand for truth, justice, freedom and democracy!” another netizen named Yang R. said.The camp of Trillanes believed that most of the people watched the spliced version of his interview that’s why it gained negative comments from the netizens.But before Senator Trillanes IV uploaded the video, several social media pages already watched the whole interview.GoodNewsPiliipinas, one of the first Youtube channels uploaded the video of Senator Trillanes gained mostly negative reactions from the netizens.(via GoodNewsPilipinas)(via GoodNewsPilipinas)(via GoodNewsPilipinas)(via GoodNewsPilipinas)Senator Antonio Trillanes believed that his BCC interview was one of the proudest moments of his public life.“That’s what I’ve been saying all along that this BBC interview, in fact, is one of the proudest moments in my public life. So, no matter how Duterte’s minions spin this interview as a disaster, those who actually watched the full 24-minute interview say that I held my ground and was able to present my insights despite the perceived hostility of the host,” Trillanes said.Senator Leila De Lima also reacted to the rumors that Senator Trillanes received criticisms because of the BBC interview.In a letter, De Lima said blamed the internet trolls for spreading black propaganda against Sen. Trillanes.“I knew it. It’s all a spin. The unsavory comments are but part of an intensified black propaganda engineered by the dark forces,” De Lima said.“I may not have watched the actual interview, but after going over the transcripts, I honestly say that Sen. Sonny handled very well and admirably, the tough questioning by a host who was playing devil’s advocate,” she added.

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Media Got It All Wrong: U.K. Not Leaving EU After Alll

The news that sent shockwaves across the globe on Brexit have been inaccurately reported by the media.Headlines flashed across broadcast, print and digital media outlets yesterday that the U.K. has voted to leave the European Union (EU), prompting British Prime Minister David Cameron to announce that he was stepping down. Cameron had called for the referendum and was on the side of those wanting to stay in the Union.But apparently, the vote was not about leaving EU but the United Nations. Only FOX News accurately reported the results of the vote.This comes a relief to many who have wondered about the political, social and economic future of the UK if it left the EU.

['Pol Pinoy']

24/06/2016 0:00

https://adobochronicles.com/2016/06/24/media-got-it-all-wrong-u-k-not-leaving-eu-after-alll/?share=email

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Dela Rosa to Colangco: ‘Compose a song for me’

PNP Chief Ronald Dela Rosa visited the New Bilibid Prison, Wednesday morning along with the members of the Special Action Force (SAF). One of Dela Rosa’s things to do is to face the 3 bigtime drug lords who were detained inside Bilibid.Jaybee Sebastian, Peter Co and Herbert Colangco, the controversial singer whose album got Gold award. Dela Rosa called each of them and presented to the media.“Ikaw ba yung singer?” told Dela Rosa to Colangco.” Mag compose ka ng kanta para sa akin ha” he added.Dela Rosa also told Colangco to take care and use the rosary he was wearing to pray for his self.Watch the clips below:The SAF is now taking over Bilibid to replace the jail guards specially in the maximum security compound where drug trade is rampant.For more exciting stories, LIKE OUR FACEBOOK:

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#Philippines government should issue an ultimatum to #SAF44 killers!

The government should set a deadline for the MILF to comply with its demand to capture and surrender those who perpetrated the killings. Failure to comply within the deadline would be an option for the government to mount an operation and accomplish the task required.I know it's very easy for civilians like us to talk about 'war' but the reality is we, the civilians through the president, have the duty to determine the course of such delicate issues. And I say, of all the criticisms the president is getting in running the gov't, these killings will be the acid test of his capability to lead this country.This is big time. Decision to wage war against enemies has always been a standard leaders are measured of. How will PNoy handle the problem will be put under the microscope because this is no longer an ordinary corruption allegation or social bungling or petty mistakes or political gaffe that we ordinary read on this blog and elsewhere. We are talking of people who were killed while doing official acts under the authority of law. This is about the reputation and dignity of our men in uniform who looks up for guidance and leadership to civilian authority in safeguarding the safety and national security of the country.What happened was unacceptable and no amount of political rhetoric will right the barbaric wrong done. The mission is to pursue and make the guilty pay and face the the consequence of their despicable deeds and the MILF must be reminded that they are not exempted on that mission.------------------This is a GRP Featured Comment. Join the discussion!http://getrealphilippines.com/blog/2015/02/criminals-who-butchered-saf44-still-at-large-while-congress-debates-peace-in-manila/comment-page-1/#comment-1096190

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PRESIDENT AQUINO BLAMES MAR ROXAS FOR TYPHOON YOLANDA HOUSING FAILURE

Just days after anointing Mar Roxas as his choice of successor, Philippine President Noy Noy Aquino blamed the Interior and Local Governments Secretary for the government’s failure to provide housing for the thousands of typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan) victims who were rendered homeless almost two years ago.In a scathing report by the United Nations, the Aquino administration was given a failing grade for the dismal effort to build decent and sufficient permanent housing for those displaced by the devastating typhoon“Many families remain housed in collective ‘bunkhouses’ that do not meet necessary minimum standards for the provision of basic needs and services,” Chaloka Beyani, U.N. special rapporteur on the human rights of internally displaced persons, said in a news conference in Manila. “I was concerned to learn that funding shortfalls and political challenges, including inadequate cooperation between national and local governments, are delaying processes towards achieving durable solutions.”Reacting to the report, Aquino blamed this failing grade on Roxas, saying that it was the secretary’s duty to coordinate efforts between the national and local governments. “That’s why I appointed him the head the Department of Interior and Local Governments, ” he said.Aquino is known for blaming others for the country’s problems as well as the inefficiency and failures of his administration, but it was a shocker to blame Roxas just days after he praised him and officially endorsed him to be the next president.Roxas could not be reached for comment, as he was busy campaigning in the remote areas of Mindanao, where there is no Internet connection or cellular signal.

['Pol Pinoy']

01/08/2018 0:00

https://adobochronicles.com/2015/08/01/president-aquino-blames-mar-roxas-for-typhoon-yolanda-housing-failure/#respond

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UN Human Rights Commissioner Wants Philippine President Duterte To Undergo Lie-Detector Test

The United Nations High Commissioner on Human Rights wants Rodrigo Duterte to undergo a lie-detector test.High Commissioner Zied Ra’ad Al Hussein (no relation to Saddam Hussein or Barack Hussein Obama), issued the call after the Philippine president admitted that he personally killed suspected criminals while he was mayor of Davao City.“I don’t believe him for a second,” Hussein said, “because he has said so many things in the past which are unbelievable or simply not true. This could be another one of his ‘hyperboles’ ”“But Duterte’s statement puts me in a binding situation because it is my duty to investigate human rights violations. If I don’t do anything, I might be fired.”The UN official said that a lie-detector test which he is certain would prove that Duterte lied in his admission will make his job as commissioner much easier and that he would not have to spend time investigating the Philipine leader.“I have much more important things on my plate, like looking into war crimes and human rights violations in Syria, Afghanistan, Iraq and other countries,” Hussein told The Adobo Chronicles.

['Pol Pinoy']

20/12/2016 0:00

https://adobochronicles.com/2016/12/20/un-human-rights-commissioner-wants-philippine-president-duterte-to-undergo-lie-detector-test/?share=email

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Manila Archbishop Thinks President Aquino Is No Longer President

The head of the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP), Archbishop Socrates Villegas, apparently thinks that NoyNoy Aquino is no longer president.In a pastoral letter issued over the weekend, Villegas expressed concern over the increasing number of vigilante-style killings of drug dealers that some have attributed to Davao City Mayor Rod Duterte.Villegas was reacting to reports from the Philippine National Police (PNP) that there had been 40 drug suspects killed since Duterte won the presidential elections on May 9, compared to 39 recorded in the four months before itThe CBCP has been vocal in criticizing Duterte for his alleged extra-judicial governance, especially with regards to criminals and drug lords.Villegas must have forgotten that Aquino, not Duterte, is president at least until June 30. His criticism seems to have been misdirected, and that’s what happens when the Catholic Church sticks its finger in affairs of the state.

['Pol Pinoy']

21/06/2016 0:00

https://adobochronicles.com/2016/06/21/manila-archbishop-thinks-president-aquino-is-no-longer-president/

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