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Of course not all EDSA rallyists are yellows, many of them are useful idiots too!

The other day president Rodrigo Duterte (Du30) said that “yellow” rallyists want him out because they cannot accept defeat. Du30, of course, was referring to the folks who claim to be protesting against the burial of former president Ferdinand E. Marcos at the Libingan ng mga Bayani (Cemetery of Heroes) as allowed by president Du30 with the blessing of the Philippine Supreme Court. A good childhood friend of mine, who is passionately anti-Marcos, pointed out that not all rallyists at EDSA are “yellows”. He said that some of them are even former allies of Du30. Another Facebook friend of mine has posted arguments on his Facebook wall numerous times against the folly of generalizations since there will be exceptions to a group who don’t fall into a label such as in this case. You know what? They are both correct! President Du30 cannot just paint these rallyists with a broad brush and call them yellows! Technically speaking not all of the current rallyists are yellows because we shouldn’t forget the other portion that make up the group of rallyists. There are yellows and there are of course – the useful idiots, although it sure is awfully difficult to tell them apart.First let us look at the objection of generalization. Sure, I recognize that in all likelihood not all of the rallyists at EDSA are yellows. There has been no empirical study or data that shows that ALL of the protesters at EDSA have identified themselves as yellows. But this is really more about political correctness. It sure is not politically correct to paint all protesters to be labelled as yellows because it might be offensive to some of the protesters who don’t necessarily agree with the Cojuanco-Aquino clique and partisans. But is this really important? What is the value of being too pedantic just for the sake of political correctness or to avoid offending the feelings of “non-yellows” at EDSA? So many people (including myself) are getting sick of this political correctness thing because it is one extra step to worry about in a discussion where more important points about the issue need to be discussed other than the already obvious fact that not all protesters at EDSA are yellows. Aren’t there more important and fundamental things to discuss? For instance, the merits and flaws of the Supreme Court decision? Perhaps even an intelligent and honest discussion about historical perspectives on Marcos (both the good and the bad). We can even delve into a religious and spiritual discussion if one believes in God or subscribes to a religion like Christianity. What does God or the Bible say about forgiveness? Do people share authority with God with regards to putting conditions on forgiveness or are we supposed to forgive others and it is God’s sole role to judge who is deserving of forgiveness and who is beyond redemption? For the atheists among the rallyists, what is their process of forgiveness or coming to terms with an “offender”? So aren’t there a lot more substantive discussions that people can tackle other than splitting hairs on what politically correct term or qualification terms to use?Next, who are these non-yellows amongst the rallyists and why do they object to the Marcos burial despite the Supreme Court ruling?There are, of course, the leftists, communists and other insurgents. Now these people have a huge axe to grind against Marcos. During the late 60s, throughout the 70s and up to the early 80s they fought against the government of Marcos and a lot of them even resorted to armed struggle. However a lot of these folks made the choice to take up arms and pushed an ideology that called for a revolution that would overthrow the feudal and capitalist system. Although Marcos didn’t create such a system, he was the target of the communist ideologues at that time because he was the president. Marcos, being the president at that time, had the duty to protect the country against rebellion and violence. He had the duty to protect the State. Sure there may have been innocent victims and casualties during that period of ideological war but to blame all the atrocities and violence during that period solely on Marcos is oversimplifying the complexities of that era. The insurgents at that time had blood on their hands as well and Marcos was not even the administrator of martial law. Even prominent figures of the anti-Marcos insurgents have acknowledged that it was communist leader Jose Ma. Sison who was responsible for the Plaza Miranda bombing that led to the declaration of martial law and that the real end game of the communists was to overthrow and take over the government. If Marcos ought to answer for his alleged crimes then shouldn’t the insurgents be made to suffer for their crimes as well? I can understand why the insurgents hold a grudge against Marcos because their war against Marcos was long and bitter. But to paint Marcos as the devil incarnate and be sympathetic to these communists and so-called victims of Marcosian martial law is being oblivious to the fact that many of the people they sympathize with were also responsible for so many crimes like murder and extortion.Then we have these millennials. I have to give credit to these kids for having creative and hilarious placards. Other than that, these kids really have a very incoherent message and inept logic to even be taken seriously. In fact, all these kids spew out are the same washed up talking points from the left and the jaundiced partisans but only mixed with juvenile flavor as evidenced in their protest signs and banners. They point to Marcos’ alleged human rights abuses yet they seem to be so quiet against the same allegations against the yellow gods of Tarlac. They point to Marcos’ alleged large scale theft of the country’s treasury yet none of them seem to have any placards against the kleptocrats of the post-Marcos era. They make noise about having to pay for the debt that the Philippines incurred under Marcos yet these ingrates fail to show appreciation for the infrastructure built under Marcos’ government that they use and benefit from up to this day. They even seem oblivious to the fact that post-Marcos presidents have continued the policy of debt dependence and that Noynoy Aquino is the biggest borrower amongst post-Marcos presidents with a total borrowings of Php4.24 Trillion merely from 2010-2014. What does Noynoy have to show for out of those borrowings in terms of infrastructure and inclusive tangible benefits? Not much, yet these millennials seem to be helping efforts to bring back the failed policies of the post-Marcos administrations, particularly the last Aquino government that placed more debt burden on them and their children in the future.It is rather funny how clueless these leftists and millennials are with regards to the implications of their rally against Du30 (using the Marcos burial issue). So if the end game is the removal of Du30 with Vice President Leni Robredo of the jaundiced political party replacing him, then the good old days of the failed yellow governance where more debt was incurred and where drugs, crime and incompetence proliferated will be back. No other president in the history of the Philippines has been so accommodating to the left’s and the communists’ causes as Du30, yet they are so willing to help the yellows topple Du30 just because of their gripes against a 27 year old frozen stiff who was recently buried? No other president has been so sincere and action-oriented with regards to protecting the youth against crime and drugs, yet the hipster millennials are so willing to amplify the noise of the party under which debt, crime, drugs, and incompetence flourished? Good grief! These people are not even useful idiots anymore, they are now just idiots!(Photo taken from The Summit Express)

['Oratio Imperata']

2016-12-09 02:08:42+00:00

https://www.getrealphilippines.com/2016/12/course-not-edsa-rallyists-yellows-many-useful-idiots/

Get Real Philippines

PNP Chief Bato lectures a police desk officer how to properly salute

Bato disciplined one of his men again for not saluting properly to him.Cranky PNP Director General chief Ronald Dela Rosa visited Mandaluyong Police Station because he wanted to personally talk to the viral rookie cops who got involved in police brutality caught on cam.In a video uploaded by News5, it shows that when Bato entered the police station, he was quickly disappointed after he saw the police desk officer assigned in the precinct didn’t knew how to salute properly to the PNP Chief.Because of that, the police desk officer received a short lecture from the irritated PNP Chief.“Ayusin mo yan ah,” Bato told the police desk officer.Bato positioned the hand of the police officer to the correct position. Then he inspected the cop from head to toe to check if he already saluted properly.After his short lecture to the police desk officer, PNP Chief Bato walked inside the police station to confront the two cop involved in the viral police brutality video identified as Police Officers Tandog and Enriquez.But the PNP Chief failed to see the cops that he also wanted to lecture for the violation that they did.Bato boiled in anger after he watched the video of his men beating a civilian inside San Jose Barangay Hall in Mandaluyong City.PNP Chief Bato got positive reactions from the netizens and lauded him for disciplining the police officer.But some netizens hopes that Bato also do the same thing to the two Mandaluyong cops who committed police brutality.The video of police brutality of the Mandaluyong cops caught on camera has gone viral on social media.The video which uploaded on Wednesday afternoon quickly got thousands of criticisms from the netizens who watched the video.PO1 Tandog and Enriquez quickly surrendered to the authorities after their video went viral.

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2017-06-29 08:03:28+08:00

https://pinoytrending.altervista.org/pnp-chief-bato-lectures-police-desk-officer-properly-salute/

Pinoytrending Altervista

BEST PICTURE NOMINEE ‘BOYHOOD’ WILL GET 12 MINUTES DURING OSCAR NIGHT

the Oscars.To be held February 22 at the Dolby Theater, the 87th Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences annual awards will feature 8 of last year’s best films vying for the top prize.As per tradition, each of the nominated films will be featured in a one-minute clip throughout the evening’s program. This year, there will be one exception.One of the Best Picture nominees, “Boyhood” will be afforded a full 12 minutes of film clip.The coming-of-age dramatic film written and directed by Richard Linklater depicts the adolescence of a young boy in Texas growing up with divorced parents. It stars Patricia Arquette, Ellar Coltrane, Lorelei Linklater and Ethan Hawke.The film was shot intermittently over the course of a 12-year period, from 2002 to 2014.The Academy board of directors decided to give justice to the nominated film by allowing one minute per year that it was in the making.Sounds fair.Here is the list of Oscar nominations. For the most fearless predictions on the Internet, visit NeverTooEarlyMoviePredictions.

['Pol Pinoy']

06/02/2018 0:00

https://adobochronicles.com/2015/02/06/best-picture-nominee-boyhood-will-get-12-minutes-during-oscar-night/?share=email

Adobo Chronicles

Sotto slams proposal to legalize shabu: Mga adik sa droga lang makakaisip niyan

Senator Tito Sotto slammed the proposal to decriminalize the illegal drugs in the Philippines as an alternative to the action of the Duterte administration against narcotics.Legalizing illegal drugs may only hurt the families of the victims of drug related cases like rape and murder because it will only give more chances to the drug addicts to use the dangerous illegal drugs.He also said that only ‘drug users’ will think a proposal like that.Last week, Vice President Leni Robredo urged the government to study the actions of Portugal against illegal drugs by decriminalizing it and to focus only in rehabilitation of the drug users.Legalize drugs? Tell that to d families victimized by addicts/pushers. Mga user lang makakaisip nyan. @teddyboylocsin — Tito Sotto (@sotto_tito) April 23, 2017“Legalize drugs? Tell that to d families victimized by addicts/pushers. Mga user lang makakaisip nyan,” Sotto said in his tweet.On 2015, there are reported 48,532 drug-related cases and only 178 resolved.Teddy Locsin also replied to Tito Sottos tweet and he said that decriminalizing the illegal drugs also means decriminalizing its market.He also called the people who debate with him between the difference of legalization and decriminalization as ‘idiots’In Sotto’s latest tweet, he said that ‘humanity is now defined as drug pushers fighting back vs police operations’News flash: HUMANITY is now defined as drug pushers fighting back vs police operations! @teddyboylocsin — Tito Sotto (@sotto_tito) April 24, 2017Sotto became the chairman of Dangerous Drugs Board in 2008-2009 and he supported the Duterte’s administration war against illegal drugs.

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2017-04-25 03:03:24+08:00

https://pinoytrending.altervista.org/sotto-slams-proposal-legalize-shabu-mga-adik-sa-droga-lang-makakaisip-niyan/

Pinoytrending Altervista

2015 PHILIPPINE BLOGGING AWARDS: VOTING BEGINS!

It’s here! The 2015 Philippine Blogging Awards.Adobo Chronicles is nominated under the Society and Politics category.You like us. You hate us. Either way, vote for us. After all, our 18 Million+ viewers worldwide can’t be wrong. That includes YOU!You can vote HERE.

['Pol Pinoy']

05/10/2017 0:00

https://adobochronicles.com/2015/10/05/2015-philippine-blogging-awards-voting-begins/#respond

Adobo Chronicles

ASEAN SUMMIT: Trump and Trudeau Dislike Sinigang, Go For McDonald’s And Jollibee

Sinigang, the tamarind-based sour soup which is one of the mainstays of Philippine cuisine, has an acquired taste, and both U.S. President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau don’t like it.But it was on the menu during the welcome gala dinner attended by world leaders attending the ASEAN Summit in Manila. So Trump and Trudeau were famished after the gala dinner.But no worries, Trump ordered his security detail to go fetch him some McDonald’s burger and fries, while Trudeau ventured into one of Manila’s Jollibee fastfood restaurants to pick up some chicken joy.All’s well that ends well.

['Pol Pinoy']

12/11/2017 0:00

https://adobochronicles.com/2017/11/12/asean-summit-trump-and-trudeau-dislike-sinigang-go-for-mcdonalds-and-jollibee/?share=email

Adobo Chronicles

'Iglesia Member' Wildly Rants Inside NBI Robinson's Branch, Launches Tirades Against Employees

Grabe si ate pinag sabihan ang mga empleyado ng Nbi Robinson ng Bobo Walang isip Mahirap ,patay gutom at kurakot !!!(ang taas po ng tingin nya sa sarili nya kung andon po kayo maiinis kayo sa kanya ). Ang dami ko pong tawa sa pangalawang vid mga 123456789,00000watch nyo vid kayo na humusga ! July 19 2017 kumuha ako ng nbi clearance ko kasabay ko tong si ate sa counter nag tataka ko kala ko may problema lang :) kanina pa nag tataray sa mga empleyado kasi may kapangalan sya gusto nya agad makuha yung NBI clearance nya need nya bumalik ng 31 pero itong si ate ayaw nya pumayag which is ganon naman talaga sa nbi pag may ka pangalan ka titignan muna nila if may kaso dba ? Ayaw pa din patinag ni ate kahit anong paliwanag sa kanya wala syang pinapakinggan(dahil sa sarili nya sya ang tama ) binato nya pa ang mga empleyado nag sabi pa si ate na kung sa America yan isang araw lang ! kaya sumagot na si kuyang empleyado na (edi sana sa america nalng kayo kumuha mam )ni ID nYO nga wala kayo ma pakita ) TAKE NOTE FAKE pa daw po ang id ni ate lol kaya napamura na si kuya sa mga sinabi mo minamaliit mo kasi sila eh dinadaan mo sa paenglish english mo eh at ang sabi nya pa pagod na daw sya mag sulat at mag paliwag ( sumusunod lang sila ate sa trabaho nila under investigation po kasi name nyo po ). Sinabi pa ni ate na security daw ang kapatid nya ipapabaril daw nya silang lahat hahahahha :) kaya mapapansin nyo sa video na pinag kaisahan na sya ng mga tao kasi kawawa talaga yung mga empleyado sa nbi sa dami ng tao kahapon pinag sabihan nya ng bobo patay gutom kurakot at walang mga isip. Hindi ko lang nakunan ng video ang mga iba pang masasama at masasakit na salita nya kasi baka ako ang pag initan lol:) kaya kinuhanan ko ng patago kawawa kasi sila . minaliit nya mga empleyado . Pero nakakatuwa lol napag kaisahan sya ng mga tao dahil maling mali talaga sya sa ginawa nya :) kaya Kung gusto mo ng respeto matuto kang rumispeto ng iba :) mayaman ka man o mahirap pantay pantay lang ate peace :).The angry woman's name was not revealed by the uploader and there is no official report at the moment whether an investigation has been opened in connection with her falsification of public documents (fake ID).A video showing a woman engaged in a heated argument with employees of NBI Robinson's branch is now making the rounds in social media. The woman claims to be a member of Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC) and have contacts in the church's officials much to the ire of the netizens.Netizen Marky Santos, who secretly took the footage, shares in his post that the woman wanted expedite the processing of her NBI clearance but the employees said that processing time can take days as it normally would. This is when the lady stepped into angry mode, ranting how the NBI's system is corrupt.She also berated the employees at the branch as it can be seen in the video, and claimed to be a member of Iglesia Ni Cristo and even dropped a name of a supposed INC spokesperson, as if being a devout of a certain religion would entitle her to a special treatment from the NBI.Midway through the 2 minute video, one of the employees revealed that the woman's ID is fake which is a crime in itself punishable by Philippine law.During their argument, it can be heard that the woman said something about having one of the employees shot by her brother who's a security guard.Here's the original text caption that was posted by Marky Santos along with the video of the incident:

['Vic Patnugot']

24/12/2017 0:00

http://pinoynewsblogger.blogspot.com/2017/07/iglesia-member-wildly-rants-inside-nbi.html

Pinoy News Blogger

STEVE HARVEY ANNOUNCED THE WRONG MISS UNIVERSE, ALMA MORENO CONGRATULATED THE WRONG PIA

By now, the entire universe knows that host Steve Harvey announced the wrong Miss Universe winner.Now, the Philippines knows that senatorial candidate Alma Moreno congratulated the wrong Pia!

['Pol Pinoy']

20/12/2017 0:00

https://adobochronicles.com/2015/12/20/steve-harvey-announced-the-wrong-miss-universe-alma-moreno-congratulated-the-wrong-pia/#comments

Adobo Chronicles

The Adobo Chronicles’ Persona Of The Year

for her consistent advocacy to protect the human rights of terrorists and communists, including those who have caused death, injury and devastation to law-abiding and innocent Filipinos.For being anti-Filipino, all four have been named The Adobo Chronicles’ PERSONA OF THE YEAR…PERSONA NON GRATA.

['Pol Pinoy']

23/12/2017 0:00

https://adobochronicles.com/2017/12/23/the-adobo-chronicles-persona-of-the-year/

Adobo Chronicles

PHILIPPINES’ AMBITIOUS PROJECT TO SOLVE HOMELESSNESS

in jail!The administration has rolled out its 22nd Public-Private Partnership (PPP) project involving the construction and maintenance of a P50.2-billion modern prison facility at Fort Magsaysay in Nueva Ecija, north of the capital.The proposed facility could accommodate 26,880 inmates, including staff housing and administrative buildings, areas for rehabilitation (sports, work and religious activity), and would be installed with high security equipment.This is just the first of several initiatives to rid Metro Manila of homeless families and street children. Metro Manila has the highest homeless population in the world.“There’s just not enough money to go around,” a presidential spokesperson said, “so the government needs to address one problem at a time. Since we can’t build dwellings for the millions of homeless people, we think that building prisons will help address the problem. In the prisons, inmates practically get a free roof over the heads plus free meals.”Related Article: “Homeless In Paradise”The spokesperson added that the reason the new prison facility will be built in Nueva Ecija is precisely to decongest and rid Metro Manila of homeless families. “It will eliminate eyesores especially when we are have visiting dignitaries and tourists,” he said.

['Pol Pinoy']

11/03/2018 0:00

https://adobochronicles.com/2015/03/11/no-wedding-cake-at-this-years-miss-philippines-beauty-pageant-2/

Adobo Chronicles

SINGER MILEY CYRUS WANTS TO SCRAP HALLOWEEN

Previously, we reported that Miley Cyrus has said that the biblical account of Noah’s Ark is nothing but a fairy tale. Cyrus was quoted saying, “That’s f*cking insane. We’ve outgrown that fairy tale, like we’ve outgrown f*cking Santa and the tooth fairy.”Now, the controversial singer who recently announced that she was ‘pansexual’ wants the entire Halloween holiday scrapped.“Halloween is the mother of all fairy tales,” she said, “giving children and adults alike false hopes that they can transform into Cinderella , Spiderman or Batman.”“Celebrating Halloween only perpetuates more myths like Dracula and zombies. It’s getting out of control and it is not good for American society. We need to start living the truth ” Cyrus declared.Cyrus made these comments as she was preparing to record her new Christmas album titled ” Rudolf, the Red-nosed Reindeer.” It will be released October 31. That’s Halloween night.

['Pol Pinoy']

28/08/2018 0:00

https://adobochronicles.com/2015/08/28/singer-miley-cyrus-wants-to-scrap-halloween/

Adobo Chronicles

BREAKING: Mang Inasal Food Chain Files For Bankruptcy!

Mang Inasal, the popular food chain that serves Filipino cuisine, including grilled chicken, pork and milkfish usually served with unlimited (UNLI) number of rice servings free of charge, is going bankrupt!The restaurant chain which was acquired by Jollibee Foods Corporation for Three Billion pesos in 2010, is shutting down all its stores and franchises nationwide, thanks to Senator Cynthia Villar.Villar recently proposed to ban the serving of UNLI rice at restaurants in the country as a way to attain rice self-sufficiency. She also proposed that Filipinos shift to brown, instead of white rice.Being the socially-conscious and politically-correct company that it is, Mang Inasal started to serve unlimited kangkong (local spinach) in place of UNLI rice.Alas, its customers dwindled and its sales dropped significantly, forcing the company to file for bankruptcy and to shut its doors for good.Sometimes, our lawmakers think of the most stupid ideas to the detriment of our citizens and businesses.

['Pol Pinoy']

15/06/2017 0:00

https://adobochronicles.com/2017/06/15/breaking-mang-inasal-food-chain-files-for-bankruptcy/

Adobo Chronicles

Duterte slams the group who told him to study statemanship 'Presidente ako, hindi statesman!'

Some groups have called on President Duterte to take statesmanship 101 lessons following his profanity-laced attacks against his critics here and abroad.The President, known for his potty mouth and boorish behavior, however proudly declared he isn’t a statesman and has no plan to learn how to be one.“Kapag minsan, sabi nila na hindi daw ako statesman, eh hindi naman ako nag-apply ng position na statesman, nag-apply ako ng posisyong presidente, nag-elect ako,” said Duterte during a visit in Cagayan de Oro on Thursday (September 22).Duterte said he does not even know how to sound and dress like a statesman. He said he was just a “small town mayor” from Davao City who has been elected President of the country.“Statesman, I don’t know how he would dress, I do not even know how he would open a statement. But what I know is that I have to serve the greater interest of the Filipino people,” said the former mayor of Davao City.

[]

20/01/2017 0:00

http://www.pilipinasonlineupdates.com/2016/09/duterte-slams-group-who-told-him-to.html

Pilipinas Online Updates

DONALD TRUMP: ‘I USED TO BE BLACK’

Realizing that he needs black voters to seal the Republican presidential nomination and eventually the presidency, Donald Trump today told reporters that he ‘used to be black.’He revealed for the first time that as a young child, he suffered from vitiligo, a chronic skin condition characterized by the skin losing pigment. It occurs when skin pigment cells die or are unable to function. It is the same condition that the late Michael Jackson reportedly suffered from.Trump absolutely needs the black vote after he angered Hispanic voters when he said during his presidential bid announcement that Mexico is sending to America immigrants who are rapists, drug addicts and criminals.A total of 17.8 million blacks voted in the 2012 presidential elections. Some 66.2% of eligible black voters voted, compared to 64.1% of non-Hispanic whites who did so.Upon hearing of his revelation, Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson challenged Trump to release a copy of his birth certificate to prove that he really was black.Canadian Ted Cruz and Cuban Marco Rubio joined Carson in demanding that Trump show proof of this race.

['Pol Pinoy']

03/08/2018 0:00

https://adobochronicles.com/2015/08/03/donald-trump-i-used-to-be-black/

Adobo Chronicles

President Rodrigo Duterte confirms DOJ Secretary Aguirre resignation

President Rodrigo Duterte announced that Department of Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre II already resigned from his position.BREAKING NEWS: Duterte: I have accepted the resignation of DOJ Sec. Aguirre pic.twitter.com/9qEKCfqrHx — CNN Philippines (@cnnphilippines) April 5, 2018“I accepted the resignation of Vit Aguirre, my fraternity brother,” Duterte said during his speech at the Rizal Hall of Malacañang Palace on April 5, 2018.“I am now looking for a replacement,” he added.This might be the last photo of Aguirre together with the President as a Cabinet member.The resignation happened several weeks after controversies faced by the Aguirre including the decision of the DOJ prosecution panel to clear the names of alleged drug lords Peter Lim and Kerwin Espinosa.President Rodrigo Duterte expressed his disappointment over the decision of DOJ under Aguirre’s leadership and even threatened his fraternity brother that he would put him in jail if he would not made an action on the case against Lim and Espinosa.It was also received public uproar, saying that the reputation of the war on drugs has been tainted because of Aguirre’s leadership.Palace also confirmed that Aguirre was hospitalized during the holy week because of unknown reasons.Aguirre and Duterte was last spotted yesterday during the cabinet meeting. The resigned DOJ Secretary even presented a birthday cake to the President.Several hours ago, the Palace didn’t confirmed nor denied the rumors about the resignation of Aguirre.

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2018-04-05 16:27:08+08:00

https://pinoytrending.altervista.org/president-rodrigo-duterte-confirms-doj-secretary-aguirre-resignation/

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Gordon on Matobato’s complaint against Duterte: “Kumakapit na sa patalim itong si Senator De Lima”

Senator Richard Gordon believes that two Senators planned and assisted the filed complaint of the self-confessed member of ‘Davao Death Squad’ Edgar Matobato against President Rodrigo Duterte.On December 9, the chairperson of the Senate Committee on Justice and Human Rights said in an interview over GMA News TV’s “Balitanghali” that Senator Leila De Lima and Antonio Trillanes may behind the complaint filed by Matobato against the President of the Philippines.He believes that his two colleagues who presented Matobato as witness in the Senate investigation on extrajudicial killings planned it all.“Nasa likod niyan si Trillanes tsaka si De Lima eh,” he said.“‘Yan ang mahirap eh. Kapag tapos na ‘yung imbestigasyon, tapos na. Kung gusto nila mag-appear, mag-appear sila sa Senado. Eh committee ‘yan, magagaling naman members ng committee. Bakit sila aayaw?” Gordon added.Senator Gordon believes that De Lima, who backed Matobato already loss credibility because she denied her relationship with her driver-bodyguard many times, but in the end she admitted it.He also believes that Senator Leila De Lima was desperate because she herself faced many cases over her alleged involvement in illegal drug trade in the Philippines.“Bakit natin paniniwalaan ‘yan? Kaya kumakapit na sa patalim itong si Senator De Lima, sa tingin ko. I don’t want to be personal pero marami siyang ipapaliwanang eh,”This week, Matobato’s lawyer filed a complaint against President Duterte for murder, torture, kidnapping and crimes against humanity before the Office of the Ombudsman.

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2016-12-10 05:12:03+08:00

https://pinoytrending.altervista.org/gordon-matobato-duterte-nasa-likod-niyan-si-trillanes-tsaka-si-de-lima/

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Sarah Palin Wants ‘Hyphen’ Eliminated From Computer Keyboards

Former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin today broke her silence over the BlackLivesMatter protests that led to the killing of five police officers in Dallas, Texas this week.Taking to her Facebook page, Palin says the Black Lives Matter movement is a “farce” and said Americans who hyphenate their racial backgrounds — such as African-Americans and Asian-Americans — “further divide our nation.”The former vice presidential candidate urged computer manfacturers in the U.S. to eliminate the hyphen from all keyboards as way to unite the country. “If there are no hyphens, then we won’t be seeing any racial divides,” she noted.

['Pol Pinoy']

09/07/2016 0:00

https://adobochronicles.com/2016/07/09/sarah-palin-wants-hyphen-eliminated-from-computer-keyboards/

Adobo Chronicles

Philippine Twitter Goes Bananas Over Cong. Tonyboy Floreindo’s #25Billion Scam

Topping the oddities that happened over the past few days is the trending hashtag #25BillionScam which nearly overtook #ColdPlayManila a couple of times over the past few hours.I’m not sure how many tweets it takes for a topic to trend, but I’ll estimate that it’s in the magnitude of a couple of thousand per hour and if more people tweet about the #25BillionScam over the next few hours, there’s a chance it’ll start trending worldwide.The #25BillionScam appears to refer to alleged anomalies surrounding a land deal between the Tagum Agricultural Development Company, Inc. (TADECO) and the Bureau of Corrections and the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor).In a news report, Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre was said to have created a panel of investigators who will look into the TADECO-BUCOR land deal which was signed in 1969 involving over 5,000 hectares and is alleged to be grossly disadvantageous to the government.This follows the filing of House Resolution (HR) no.867 prods the Committee on Good Government and Public Accountability to look into the TADECO-BuCor JVA. The resolution claims that the Philippine government stands to lose an estimated P25 billion from the lopsided deal, wherein TADECO is only required to pay a measly P5,000 per hectare per year compared to the standard P200,000 per hectare.TADECO is owned by Dava o Del Norte Representative Antonio “Tonyboy” Floreindo, one of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte’s biggest campaign financiers. Records from the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) indicate that Floirendo Jr. plunked P75 million into Duterte’s campaign, or 20 percent of the total contributions.Whether or not such a large amount of money is meant to secure certain concessions from the current administration is something I would like to doubt. After all, President Duterte has shown himself resolute in his fight against crime and all manner of corruption.Hopefully, the P75 million that Floreindo contributed to Duterte’s campaign will not prevent the current administration to remedy the grossly disadvantageous land deal or cause the redistributing TADECO’s land to poor peasant farmers in Davao Oriental.ACT-Teachers Party-list Rep. Antonio Tinio recently raised the possibility that the lands of the Davao penal colony that’s being used by TADECO could be turned over for agrarian reform.“Kailangan din tignan yung working conditions nung workers as Davao penal colony. Kailangan tignan ang condition ng mga magsasaka doon, at kung dapat i-turn over yung lupa for agrarian reform,” said Tinio. (Translation: We also need to look into the working conditions of the Davao penal colony workers. We have to look at the conditions of the farmers there and whether the land should be turned over for agrarian reform.)Given President Duterte’s recent swift decision to fire DILG Secretary Ismael “Mike” Sueno over alleged anomalous transactions, there is some reason to believe that the administration and its allies in the House of Representatives will toe the line… OR ELSE.

['Oratio Imperata']

2017-04-05 00:28:27+00:00

https://www.getrealphilippines.com/2017/04/philippine-twitter-goes-bananas-cong-tonyboy-floreindos-25billion-scam/#comments

Get Real Philippines

Malacañang Says ‘Suspicious’ Document Shredding Is for Duterte Ticker Tape Parade

Rappler is reporting that some staffers of Malacañang, the Philippine presidential palace, are disturbed and dismayed by a recent order issued to some departments under the Office of the President, to shred certain government documents and memos signed by outoing President NoyNoy Aquino and Cabinet secretaries.Observers say the palace order is quite ‘suspicious.’A presidential spokesperson, who spoke to The Adobo Chronicles on condition of anonymity, said that while it is true that documents were ordered to be destroyed and shredded, it was for use during a ticker tape parade planned to welcome incoming President Rodrigo Duterte to Malacañang.Duterte is set to be inaugurated at noon on June 30, at which time Aquino’s 6-year-term as president will come to an end.

['Pol Pinoy']

22/05/2016 0:00

https://adobochronicles.com/2016/05/22/malacanang-says-suspicious-document-shredding-is-for-duterte-ticker-tape-parade/

Adobo Chronicles

Pope Francis Meets Mark Zuckerberg, Declines To Open A Facebook Account

Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan met with Pope Francis at The Vatican today.It was described as a very cordial meeting.Zuckerberg gave the Pontiff a drone as a gift and invited the head of the Roman Catholic Church to open a Facebook account.Pope Francis politely declined, saying that he is happy with his Twitter and Instagram accounts at the moment.The Pople has about 9 million followers on Twitter and 1.4 million on Instagram.

['Pol Pinoy']

09/09/2016 0:00

https://adobochronicles.com/2016/09/09/pope-francis-meets-mark-zuckerberg-declines-to-open-a-facebook-account/

Adobo Chronicles

COMELEC Chairman Andres Bautista is now buried under a mountain of questions he cannot answer!

There is more than one way to skin a cat. Every time Mr Bautista tries to answer a question, he either raises another for himself or for somebody else.Using purely the quotes above, I make a few observations :‘People know this’ – who are these people?‘Forex …. like pyramid scheme’ – according to Wikipedia, a pyramid scheme is similar to a Ponzi scheme, one difference being that failure to bring in new recruits usually results in no return. If Forex has been closed down, surely he would have some evidence of the ‘investments’ from the liquidators. While being defrauded is not a criminal offence, it does raise questions as to Mr. Bautista’s judgement and suitability to hold the office he does.‘Amounts…… I am not sure’ The press has reported the balance to the last centavo. In the light of the size, you would expect him to know whether this is in the right ballpark or not.‘deposits with Luzon Development Bank’ avoids any reference to deposits with other banks that have been quoted.Maybe it loses in translation, but I doubt many would equate 32 with ‘several’. If they were joint accounts, do the passbooks not have the account holders as B & father, B & mother, B & brother etc., or is this something glossed over by inquirers ?Other newspaper articles, particularly one by Rigoberto Tiglao that I have been unable to trace again,have thrown up a few interesting ‘coincidences’. Luzon Development Bank is a rural bank,owned by a family that is not only friendly with the Bautistas, but also had involvement with Liberal Party electoral management. Also none of the deposits was large enough to warrant a money-laundering report, although ,with Mr Bautista clearly within the category of Politically Exposed Person, one might expect regular deposits of PHP 3/400k to raise warning flags.The source of much of the money is supposed to be referral fees from a law firm which ,coincidentally, is Smartmatic’s legal advisers. This makes me wonder that if the business justified that level of referral fee, the client was not big enough to have their own regular legal advisers. Equally, did the clients know that these fees were being paid,as presumably they would end up paying it themselves ?All the above suggests to me a 3 pronged squeeze to see what juicy bits fall outThrough BIR – have the referral fees been declared for tax?Through Bangko Sentral – If these dubious payments are being waved through LDB, how many others are ? A visit by BSP inspectors ,including interviewing members of staff, might be enlightening.An investigation into who the clients generating the referral fees were, and what work was done to justify them. Does the Bar Council,or equivalent body, agree that paying referral fees to someone in Bautista’s position is ethical ?Not that I see anything happening, because nobody wants to rock the boat or embarrass anybody, and everybody wants to go for the spectacular, rather than slog through and prepare a watertight case.This is a GRP Featured Comment. -----------------------This is a GRP Featured Comment. Join the discussion!

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2017-05-22 21:06:01+00:00

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

GRPundit

Leni Robredo Wants Filipino Youth Banished To Hawaii

In a lecture before senior high school students of the University of Santo Tomas, Vice President Leni Robredo suggested that Filipino youth should be banished to Hawaii, just like the late President Ferdinand E. Marcos.Robredo was asked to share her thoughts and experiences regarding the 1986 EDSA People Power Revolution that toppled the regime of Marcos, forcing him out of the country to an exile in Hawaii.In her lecture, Robredo said of the People Power Revolution:Leave it to the Vice President to conclude what was started in 1986.

['Pol Pinoy']

18/02/2018 0:00

https://adobochronicles.com/2018/02/18/leni-robredo-wants-filipino-youth-banished-to-hawaii/#respond

Adobo Chronicles

Inday-Sara burns Leah Navarro by her creative response when Baby Stonefish mocks by the former artist

Davao City Mayor Inday Sara Duterte-Carpio responded on the tweet of the former artist Leah Navarro that mocked her son Baby Stonefish.In her tweet, Leah Navarro shared an article about President Rodrigo Duterte and Baby Stonefish and wrote: “Poor kid. One day someone’s gonna call him “hey, Stonedfish!”Poor kid. One day someone’s gonna call him “hey, Stonedfish!” https://t.co/fshGtlhprD — Leah Navarro (@leahnavarro) March 16, 2017The Netizens quickly defended the child who got mocked by Ms. Navarro and asked her why she didn’t spared the child just because she don’t like President Rodrigo Duterte.@leahnavarro poor old woman. Making patol to an innocent newborn just bcoz u hate his https://t.co/ZAzWv5DND7 does it feel if it was ur apo? — Kwentong Cuchinta (@CeryHanna) March 16, 2017@leahnavarro too bad, the kid was just having his sunrise.. While you? You’re having your sunset… #LeniResign — C. Z. A. R. I. N. A (@czar_eight) March 16, 2017A day after Leah’s tweet, Inday-Sara Duterte responded to the tweet of Navarro and instead of posting harsh criticisms against the artist who mocks her child, she chosen a witty response.In her Instagram post, Inday-Sara acted as Stonefish and she said that her baby is more intelligent than the former artist.She even boasted that Stonefish grandfather is the President of the Philippines and his godfather is Joseph Ejercito Estrada a former President.“Leah Navarro. Kahit pa ano sabihin mo. Presidente pa rin ang Lolo ko at Presidente ang Ninong ko. At mas matalino Mama ko sa iyo, therefore, mas matalino ako sa iyo kahit 15 days old lang ako. — President Stonefish Carpio #goodvibes #dancedancedance #dancesinglovelive #du30 According to a study, children inherit their intelligence from their mother ” Inday Sara wrote.Netizens praised Inday-Sara for keeping his cool to the criticisms of Ms. Navarro against her family.Baby Stonefish parents are both lawyer that came from the respected families in politics and law.Inday-Sara Duterte gave the nickname to her newest child because she loves the sea so much.Stonefish’s older brother nickname is “Stingray” and her sister’s nickname is “Sharky”

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2017-03-18 01:03:37+08:00

https://pinoytrending.altervista.org/inday-sara-burns-leah-navarro-creative-response-baby-stonefish-mocks-former-artist/

Pinoytrending Altervista

How does Duterte feel now he’s leading?

As of this writing, the canvassing is still at 65% which gave Mayor Rodrigo Duterte an 11,436,000 votes on partial unofficial tally. So, how does Duterte feel now that he is ahead among his opponents?” I still don’t want to assume. I am hopeful and happy but I have been in the election for 11 years and I don’t usually update myself during canvassing” said Duterte.Asked if what will he do during an over-night tallying of votes, Duterte said he will go to the mountains and rest for awhile. He added that he will only rejoice if he will take an oath as President of the Philippines.” If this is a destiny, I will accept it. I have said before that running does not appeal me but if God destined me to lead, I will do it” the tough-talking Mayor said.Duterte went to his designated precinct in Davao City late afternoon. The media and some voters in the precinct mobbed him like a superstar. Duterte did not allow any media to get near his chair while he was casting his vote.Despite of the black propaganda, mudslinging, and allegations, he was still able to gather more than a million supporters during his simultaneous Miting de Avance held at Luneta, Cebu and in Davao City.Will Mayor Duterte be the next President of the Philippines? Leave your comments below!

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2016-05-09 21:39:48+08:00

http://duterte.today/duterte-feel-now-hes-leading/

Duterte Daily Stories

Tatlong OFW sa Saipan, natagpuang patay sa loob ng imburnal

Tatlong OFWs o Overseas Filipino Workers ang sinawing palad at namatay sa loob ng isang imburnal sa Saipan noong Biyernes, ika-7 ng Hulyo.Ayon sa ulat ng isang pahayagan sa internet na Pacific Daily News, ang mga biktima ay kinilalang sina Amid Tapon, 41, Danilo Paglinawan, 53, at Ricky Quijano, 47. Ang tatlo ay pawang mga empleyado ng kompanyang USA Fanter Corp. na may kontrata sa kumpanyang Commonwealth Utilities Corporation para mag-install ng bagong pump sa isang waste water lift station.Ayon sa spokesperson ng CNMI Department of Fire and Emergency Medical Services na si Derek Gersonde, isa sa mga biktima ang biglang nawalan ng malay matapos pumasok sa loob ng manhole. Sinubukan umanong tulungan ng dalawa pang manggagawa ang kasama nila ngunit nawalan din sila ng malay bago pa man maiahon ang naunang manggagawa.Ang nakakasulasok na gas o toxic fumes ang hinihinalang dahilan kung bakit nawalan na suffocate ang mga trabahador na syang naging dahilan upang bawian ng buhay ang tatlo.\

['Vic Patnugot']

09/09/2017 0:00

http://pinoynewsblogger.blogspot.com/2017/07/tatlong-ofw-sa-saipan-natagpuang-patay.html

Pinoy News Blogger

SAN FRANCISCANS PROTEST ‘BANDIDOS’ RESTAURANT IN THE CASTRO: POLITICAL CORRECTNESS OR GENDER BIAS?

in the heart of politically-correct gay Bandidos.Among those opposed to the name is openly-lesbian Latina comedian Marga Gomez, whose stand-up repertoire often includes names and labels that are not necessarily PG13. She’s one that would call a spade a spade. We can’t confirm this, but she probably had called out Hooters Restaurant at some point in one of her gigs. She said she would never step inside the restaurant unless it changes its name, and has asked all her friends to do the same.So why all the fuss about the restaurant name Bandidos? Does San Francisco have lesser tolerance for criminals and outlaws? If the protesters lived in Las Vegas, Wisconsin or any other city or state where bars and eateries are named after shady characters, would they be protesting in similar fashion? Is there some sort of gender or sexual orientation twist to their protest?Well, in an investigation conducted by The Adobo Chronicles, the real reason for the protest was because some language and grammar freaks discovered a glaring error in the new restaurant’s drinks (bebidas) menu. Their margarita drink is named “Bandido Margarita.” In Spanish, adjectives and nouns must agree, gender-wise. So the correct name should have been “Bandida Margarita.”By the way, our favorite Bandidos drink is Juan In A Million. (See drinks menu below). Now that’s grammatically correct because bandido and Juan are both male.

['Pol Pinoy']

09/09/2017 0:00

https://adobochronicles.com/2014/09/09/san-franciscans-protest-bandidos-restaurant-in-the-castro-political-correctness-or-gender-bias/

Adobo Chronicles

Rappler To Merge With The Adobo Chronicles

There’s a thin line between satire and fake news, so it just makes sense that The Adobo Chronicles and Rappler have agreed to merge.The Adobo Chronicles’ satire and Rappler’s fake news make the perfect combination that will bring news media to the 22nd Century.What’s more, news satire is not considered media by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), so the merged company will not be in violation of the Constitutional provision that media companies must be 100% Filipino owned.That means Omidyar Network and other interested foreign entities can invest in the merged company.Ladies and gentlemen, this is the future of media in the Philippines!

['Pol Pinoy']

22/05/2018 0:00

https://adobochronicles.com/2018/05/22/rappler-to-merge-with-the-adobo-chronicles/#respond

Adobo Chronicles

Senator Leila De Lima To New House Speaker Gloria Macapagal Arroyo: Please Help Me Seek Medical Attention Abroad

Incarcerated Senator Leila De Lima is asking the help of newly-elected House Speaker (and former President) Gloria Macapagal Arroyo to obtain a travel permit to seek medical check-up abroad.The request came in the form of a text message which De Lima sent to Arroyo just minutes after the latter was elected new Speaker of the House of Representives.“Let bygones be bygones,” De Lima told Arroyo in her text, referring to that time when the then Justice Secretary refused to grant the former President a permit to travel abroad to seek medical treatment. This, despite a ruling from the Supreme Court to allow Mrs. Arroyo to travel abroad.”I appeal to your sense of compassion to a fellow woman. Babae ako,” De Lima said, “and I am confident that you will act favorably on my request.”The Adobo Chronicles tried to reach Arroyo at her La Vista residence for comment, but we couldn’t connect with her.We’ll keep on trying.

['Pol Pinoy']

25/07/2018 0:00

https://adobochronicles.com/2018/07/25/senator-leila-de-lima-to-new-house-speaker-gloria-macapagal-arroyo-please-help-me-seek-medical-attention-abroad/

Adobo Chronicles

SPOX Harry Roque Clarifies ‘Moratorium’ On DU30 Statements Against Catholic Church

Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque today clarified Malacañang’s statement that Rodrigo Dueterte has agreed to a ‘moratorium’ on his tirades against the Catholic Church and Clergy in the Philippines.The Chief Executive supposedly promised to stop talking about the Church and Clergy during his meeting with Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) Archbishop Romulo Valles in Malacañang on Monday, July 9.“The operative word in Duterte’s promise is ‘for now,’ “ Roque told The Adobo Chronicles. “Tomorrow is another day. Let’s see what happens. Walang forever (there is no forever),” Roque added.For its part, the CBCP said that each time a priest talks about politics or the government in his Sunday homily, 100% of the collections for that mass will be donated to Malacañang.Sounds like a great deal!

['Pol Pinoy']

09/07/2018 0:00

https://adobochronicles.com/2018/07/09/spox-harry-roque-clarifies-moratorium-on-du30-statements-against-catholic-church/

Adobo Chronicles

President Duterte warns CPP-NPA leaders abroad: “I will alert the international police to arrest them”

It seems that President Rodrigo Duterte would not forgive the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) and New People’s Army (NPA) for allegedly killing soldiers while the ceasefire agreement of the government was still effective.The President asked the CPP-NPA leaders to return to the country and surrender after the government decided to end the peace talks between the Communists and Philippines.“Yung na-release temporarily to talk with us in Oslo, they should come back and submit themselves to the jurisdiction of this government, they are still prisoners. Walang pardon, walang amnesty, wala lahat,” President Rodrigo Duterte said in an interview with the press during his visit in his mother’s grave in Davao City.He also threatened the Several CPP-NPA leaders including the Tiamzon couples who were freed to became the negotiator of the communists side in Europe to go home and surrender to the government or else he would ask the International Police to arrest them.“Come home because you’re wanted and upon your arrival I will arrest you and place you back in prison. If you don’t want to go back, you’re fugitives. I will cancel your passports and I will inform the international police for an international warrant” President Duterte said.CPP-NPA is now a “terrorist group”President Rodrigo Duterte also considered the CPP-NPA as terrorist group for killing his soldiers that made him embarrassed.“Nagmamagandang loob ka na nga, napapahiya pa ako sa sagot ng pu—- Akala mo kung sino” Duterte said.”You give them all the leeway and you return to me a stupid… From now on, I will consider the CPP-NPA-NDF a terrorist group.”CPP-NPA ended their ceasefire agreement with the government after President Rodrigo Duterte failed to release the 400 political prisoners that they asked to release.The Government, in response of the killings of their soldiers in the alleged recent NPA attacks also ended the ceasefire and ordered the arrest of the freed political prisoners who traveled abroad using the money of the government.One of the soldiers killed sustained 76 wounds that angered the President.

['View All Posts Pinoytrending']

2017-02-05 22:45:43+08:00

https://pinoytrending.altervista.org/duterte-warns-cpp-npa-leaders-abroad-will-alert-international-police/

Pinoytrending Altervista

FILIPINO BOXER MANNY PACQUIAO: SENATOR FOR ALL RIVAL PARTIES

Filipino champion boxer Manny Pacquiao, as many already know, is an elected representative of Philippine Congress. He represents his province of Sarangani.Pacquiao is a member of the United Nationalist Alliance (UNA), the party of incumbent Vice President Jejomar Binay, who is one of the declared candidates for president in 2016. So it just makes sense that if Pacquiao were to run for Senator, he would do so under the UNA ticket, right?Not necessarily.Pacquiao is also being wooed by the ruling Liberal Party of President NoyNoy Aquino who has anointed his Interior and Local Government Secretary Mar Roxas as the party’s presidential bet.But the story doesn’t end there.Senators Grace Poe and Chiz Escudero who have been endorsed by a third party, the National People’s Coalition (NPC) as either presidential candidates both, or as a president-vice president tandem, are also considering Pacquiao to be part of their senatorial ticket.Apparently, Pacquiao is seen as a sure winner and all the parties want him on their respective tickets. The decision is now in the boxer’s corner.‘Pacman’ is extremely popular and is best known politically as the top absentee legislator in the current Congress. Well, that counts for something, we guess.

['Pol Pinoy']

25/08/2018 0:00

https://adobochronicles.com/2015/08/25/filipino-boxer-manny-pacquiao-senator-for-all-rival-partiesmm/?share=email

Adobo Chronicles

A petition asking Duterte administration to bring back the old name of NAIA to Manila International Airport pushes

Actress Vivian Velez announced on her Facebook account that there’s a petition started by her group to bring back the old name of Ninoy Aquino International Aiport.The petition was started by Atty. Lorenzo G. Gadon and the members of #BringBackMia group who urged the Duterte government by the help of the congress to bring back the name Manila International Airport.Manila International Airport became Ninoy Aquino International Airport on 1987 as an honor to the man who became the face of democracy during former dictator Ferdinand Marcos term as President.But according to the #BringBackMia group, its still way too early to award Ninoy such an honor beause of three malfeasances for which he must be held to accont:He authored the fake account of the so-called “Jabidah massacre” in 1967 and sabotaged our country’s claim to territory. He was complicit in the reestablishment of the local communist party and guerrilla army under Maoist control in 1968-69.He was inexplicably absent during the bombing of the LP rally in Plaza Miranda in 1971 despite his being the most popular and frontrunner candidate and the secretary general of the Liberal Party.They also believe that the name NAIA is only confusing and does not lead to a recognition and identity of the country it represents.The group also pushing to change the Ninoy Aquino Sports Stadium back to Rizal Memorial Coliseum.The petition that they started on the internet already got 145 supporters.Velez also asking the Netizens to sign the petition on Change.orgSome people supported the petition, but some also opposed because they only think that the people behind the #BringBackMia group are also belongs to the Marcos Loyalists who already pushing the same petition many years ago.

['View All Posts Pinoytrending']

2017-01-20 02:01:30+08:00

https://pinoytrending.altervista.org/petition-asking-duterte-administration-bring-back-old-name-naia-manila-international-airport-pushes/

Pinoytrending Altervista

Inday Sara hits netizen who trolled her on fb

Davao City Mayor Inday Sara hits a netizen who posted a meme photo on her recent post about Senator Antonio Trillanes. On her original post dated October 25, Inday Sara challenged Trillanes to go home from destroying the country’s image abroad.One of the commenter with a name Aldwin Gregorio posted the photo below that suggests an irony between Inday Sara’s statement in one of her media interviews and President Duterte’s phrases and cusses. See his comment below!Inday Sara is the country’s most vocal Mayor who interacts with people who leave comment on her post. Aldwin Gregorio didn’t escape the wrath of the Presidential daughter.“Binasa mo ba post ko? Magkapatid kayo sa utak ni Trillanes!” said Mayor Inday. Below is her complete response on Aldwin.Your thought on this? Leave your comments below!

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2017-11-04 17:18:13+08:00

http://duterte.today/inday-sara-hits-netizen-trolled-fb/

Duterte Daily Stories

Bernie Sanders And Hillary Clinton Give Starkly Different Answers On How To Ride The New York Subway

Both Democratic presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders recently sat down with the editorial board of the Daily News to answer questions on a wide range of issues.Both candidates, who consider New York their home state, were asked if they ever rode the subway and how it is done.Here are the transcripts from the interviews:SandersDaily News: I know you’ve got to go in a second. When was the last time you rode the subway? Are you gonna campaign in the subway?Sanders: Actually we rode the subway, Mike, when we were here? About a year ago? But I know how to ride the subways. I’ve been on them once or twice.Daily News: Do you really? Do you really? How do you ride the subway today?Sanders: What do you mean, “How do you ride the subway?”Daily News: How do you get on the subway today?Sanders: You get a token and you get in.Daily News: Wrong.Sanders: You jump over the turnstile.Daily News: We would like our photographer to be there when you jump over the turnstile.ClintonDaily News: Same questionsClinton: First, the Secret Service makes a sweep of the subway station and train I’m going to be in. Then they escort me to a working elevator. We proceed directly to the station agent gate where the agent has already swung it open. I am then led to the first car of the train which has previously been emptied out of passengers, except for accredited media photographers. And off we go. Easy!-End of transcript

['Pol Pinoy']

06/04/2016 0:00

https://adobochronicles.com/2016/04/06/bernie-sanders-and-hillary-clinton-give-starkly-different-answers-on-how-to-ride-the-new-york-subway/#respond

Adobo Chronicles

Franky Drilon, Tito Sotto And Leila Delima In The Senate: 3 More Signs That Pinoys Are Idiots

Did you read my last article? Did it offend you, hmm? Did it hurt? Are you crying?Oh poor little Pinoys and their pride! Look at those little pig eyes welling with tears and their noses leaking snot all over their faces! Look at that bawling and angry mouth shouting stuff like: “You’re evil!”, “I’m gonna beat you up!” and: “You’re so mean!”Yeah, that’s right! Cry! Cry and cry until you die! You love your drama after all, don’t you! You can’t live without your drama! Screw the country, screw your countrymen and screw the kids as long as you can watch your drama, eh?C’mon, is that all you got? Cry some more! Here’s some tissue! Bawl to your heart’s content because we are far from done.Oh, let me guess, you thought it was over, didn’t you? You thought that I was done? Well, guess what, we’re just getting started bitches! Go on, make your threats! C’mon, plead for me to stop! Beg me all you want with your tear-soaked and snot-caked faces because I’m not stopping! Not just yet!Well, okay, I’ll concede this little bit: Manny Pacquiao isn’t the only proof of your stupidity. Truth be told, he’s not the only guy in the senate who clearly doesn’t belong there. And this is what this article is going to be about. And while some of the people I’m going to are probably worse than Manny Pacquiao, I’m not going to say he’s any different from them. That’s why I put him first. Because I think your Manny Pacquiao is every bit as corrupt and greedy as the three people I am going to mention here.Welcome to my literary octagon bitches. Round one just ended. Welcome to round two.Franklin “Porky” DrilonAh, Mr. Drilon. Perhaps the very embodiment of pork barrel scamming. He was there when all the crap and accusations of corruption had been flying around and he’ll still be there I bet come 2022.He was among those people who had accused Judge Corona of the supreme court of corruption and, thanks to the Liberal Party’s machinations, Senator Porky is now given free rein in the senate. Or is that thanks to you idiots?Well, while cheating was mentioned, I’m sure there were those of you who voted for him, wasn’t there? Yes, I’m sure there were quite a few of you out there who voted the man into power for a measly amount of money.Of course, why am I even surprised by that last? Aren’t you the same people who would gladly sell your daughters to foreign pedophiles to be used and abused? Aren’t you the same godless bastards who will gladly allow poor children like Daisy to be tortured and killed so that you can continue singing videoke and sniffing crystal meth? Oh but I digress.Anyway, I remember a lot of you who were bawling “change is coming” for Rodrigo Duterte but you nonetheless voted for a guy who has been proven to be greedy and corrupt. How’s that for proof that you’re idiots?Tito SottoAh, Mr. Sotto, the comedian.Oh well that’s just proof that idiots like you will always be a joke. Face it, as a Filipino, you are a laughing stock of the world. No one will ever take you seriously out there. For just about everyone else, you are either a maid or a whore and that’s all you ever will be.No, don’t deny it. It’s true. You’re a joke. The fact that you elected a joke into the senate is proof of that. Heck, I’m even betting that if Vice Ganda ran for the senate, you’d probably vote for him too, wouldn’t you? In fact, I’m positive that he’d probably already be a politician if he decided to run because that’s exactly how stupid you are.So why’d you vote this guy who never really did anything (except maybe copy paste everything he sees) into office? Oh, that’s right! It’s all because of Aldub, isn’t it?Just because he and his allies made you laugh, you now want him to be in the senate, right? Yeah, that’s right, just like your drama, as long as you get your cheap laughs, it’s okay with you that the country goes to Hell, isn’t it? As long as you can smile for a while, it’s okay if your own children are sold into slavery and butchered like animals, am I right?Leila DelimaOh my God, this is it! I saved the best for last in this selection and I did it just so you would finally understand how stupid you are. Are you ready?CHR is supposed to stand for “Commission on Human Rights”, unfortunately however, it seems more like “Criminals Have Rights” more than anything else to me. She protected know criminals from justice and even went as far as to accuse Rodrigo Duterte of being a criminal himself due to his harder stance against evildoers in the country.Heck, I even remember her political ad on TV where she’s supposed to be watching out for people on the streets. Unfortunately, it seems more like she was watching out for the criminals, the rapists, the muggers and the serial killers who all too often victimize innocent bystanders out there. Yep, this is a woman who would gladly protect the rapist who raped your daughter, the mugger who robbed your son, the murderer who killed your wife and the terrorist who blew up your friends and their families.Why?Because, for people like her and the idiots who voted for her, criminals have rights too!That’s right! According to her and you idiots who put her in the senate, rapists have a right to rape women (including children), muggers have a right rob people, murderers have a right to kill anyone they like and terrorists have every right to behead and bomb people. And even when they’re caught, these same scumbags who rape children, rob people’s belongings and slaughter innocents have a right to spend their days in a comfortable vacation spot disguised as a prison. Yep, this a woman who thinks that the knave who took all your money and nearly beat you death should get a delicious five-star cuisine meal three times a day, the monster who robbed your son and set the poor boy on fire has a right to sleep on a comfy waterbed at night or the fiend that raped your daughter and hacked her to death deserves access to a sex doll.Yes, you idiot, this is the woman you voted for!***So yep, your idiots, nothing you say is going to change that. Not your threats and not your pleading. You are idiots plain and simple. You can say anything and everything you want but you’re still idiots and you’ll always be idiots.The fact that you voted for Manny Pacquiao and the three other senators mentioned above is living, breathing proof of your idiocy and how stupid you are.And, as before, I’m not going to ask you to prove me wrong because you know I’m right. However, I’m willing to show at least a little kindness to you. I’m not really as merciless as I seem.So here’s what you do: You admit to yourself that you’re an idiot. You can do it silently and not comment at all, I won’t mind. Just admit to yourself that you’re an idiot. It’s not that hard really.If you do that, I’ll save round 3 for later. You have my word on that. There’s no need to be hurt any further, is there? Besides, I’m sure your little tantrum is costing you a bit of energy. Besides, if you thought the first two rounds were bad enough, you ain’t seen nothing yet. I assure you ladies and gentlemen, round 3 is going to hurt you more than it’s going to hurt me.

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2016-05-31 00:27:08+00:00

https://www.getrealphilippines.com/2016/05/franky-drilon-tito-sotto-leila-delima-senate-3-signs-pinoys-idiots/

Get Real Philippines

Leni Robredo still on campaign mode and not doing work expected of a vice president!

The woman who does nothing but:1) Campaign even when elections are done;2) Pose for magazine covers and photo-ops when someone else does her housing responsibilities (props to Presidential Assistant Michael Dino for completing in only 3 months the job Leni's supposed to do);3) Plot with anti-Duterte people here and abroad while remaining in the President's cabinet;4) Criticize and openly disagree with the President's policy statements while remaining in his cabinet;5) Hold press conferences to give populist soundbites;6) Hold press conferences to defend De Lima and her drug links;7) Attack Bongbong Marcos, the true winner for vice president;8) Attack the dead Ferdinand Marcos and show so much passion and hatred against him and his burial while showing no interest whatsoever in getting to the bottom of her husband's death, obviously an assassination masterminded by powerful officials of the previous administration (now her party mates) he was investigating as DILG secretary;9) Use luxury items and designer bags, contrary to her supposedly simple persona;10) Avoid issues of election fraud;11) Evade questions on where she got the funds to emerge as the largest spender in the last elections, outspending even Mar Roxas himself (she says she did it through selling lugaw, etc.);12) Jetset to different locations here and abroad with a coterie of hangers-on (a far cry from her riding the bus stunt, something she so tackily included in her campaign TVCs, because that's what genuinely humble people do);13) Flirt with her boyfriend LP Congressman Bolet Banal, someone she's been seeing even before the elections but never cared to be transparent about to the Filipino electorate, instead she took a page from the Aquino Necropolitics Playbook and she used her popular dead husband to the hilt; atbp.---------------------------Mike Acebedo Lopez as posted on Facebook

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29/07/2016 0:00

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GRPundit

Donald Trump Wants All Presidential Debates On Twitter

Americans looking forward to the 2016 presidential debates may not see one at all — at least not on television.As previously announced by the Commission on Presidential Debates, the schedule for three 2016 presidential debates is as follows:?First presidential debate: Monday, Sept. 26, 2016, at Hofstra University in Hempstead, N.Y.Second presidential debate: Sunday, Oct. 9, 2016, at Washington University in St. Louis.Third presidential debate: Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2016 at the University of Nevada, Las VegasToday, the Trump campaign indicated that their candidate would rather have all three presidential debates done via Twitter because “he has millions of followers on social media and he’s good at one-liner tweets.”However, the lone vice presidential debate will still be held on Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2016, at Longwood University in Farmville, Va., which will be televised live.The Clinton campaign has yet to respond to Donald Trump’s proposal.

['Pol Pinoy']

29/07/2016 0:00

https://adobochronicles.com/2016/07/29/donald-trump-wants-all-presidential-debates-on-twitter/#respond

Adobo Chronicles

The Philippine Opposition needs to get a new set of campaign slogans

One would say it is a tried-and-tested set of platitudes that serves as no-brainer fodder for a political campaign in the Philippines. But the whole narrative of “sacrificing”, “pro-poor”, and “championing the weak” personas has lately been taking a beating in the public debate. Recent polls indicate that the methods being applied by the government of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte remain acceptable to the broader Philippine public despite the Opposition’s efforts to paint his administration as anti-poor, tyrannical, and oppressive.In the September 2018 survey, the belief that the country is in the ‘right direction’ rises in all areas and stays highest in Mindanao, which is President Rodrigo Duterte’s bailiwick, at 89%, followed by Balance Luzon at 73%, Visayas at 69%, and Metro Manila at 65%. Compared to June 2018, the proportion of those who said the country is in the ‘right direction’ increased by 8 points in Metro Manila from 57%, by 5 points in Balance Luzon from 68%, by 3 points in the Visayas from 66%, and by 2 points in Mindanao from 87%.It seems that an opposition platform hinged on all things “good”, according to the Liberal playbook, no longer resonates with Filipinos. Indeed, if one actually does take the time to step back and regard the cliché rhetoric of the Opposition, one will find that the ideas that underpin their pitch to the Filipino voters are too abstract to hang any tangible prospectus upon.Like the idea that having the Yellow narrative and the Aquino pedigree behind one’s political campaign guarantees winnability, the idea that pandering to the goodness of “human rights” as a means to appeal to voters is likely to have been worn irreparably thin. I attributed this to a case of “human rights fatigue” in Philippine politics in a previous article where I wrote…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.This failure in sloganeering is most pronounced with regard to the abject failure of the Opposition to convince Filipinos that democracy is “under threat”. Indeed, it is a safe bet that an objective appraisal of the situation in the Philippines will show that democracy there is alive and kicking. Rambunctious debate, a free-wheeling news media industry, and frequent activist rallies will attest to the reality that dissent is not just tolerated but encouraged and even heeded by the current administration.The short of it is that the Opposition need simply step up to the challenge to compete on messaging over the rest of the campaign period. To do this, they will need to be creative and think outside the square to come up with an original pitch to the Filipino voter. Staying within script of a narrative that has long gone past its use-by date will obviously no longer work.

['Oratio Imperata']

2018-10-28 05:09:39+00:00

https://www.getrealphilippines.com/2018/10/the-philippine-opposition-needs-to-get-a-new-set-of-campaign-slogans/#comments

Get Real Philippines

Cynthia Patag’s Open Letter To VP Leni Robredo

She did it in 2015, and she’s doing it again in 2016 — criticizing the vice president of the Philippines.Cynthia Patag, retired entertainer-turned Aquino apologist, lambasted then President Jejomar Binay for not supporting President NoyNoy Aquino. Now she is taking a similar stand about Vice President Leni Robredo who just resigned her Cabinet post because of irreconcilable differences with President Rodrigo Duterte.What a difference a year makes. At least, Patag is consistent!

['Pol Pinoy']

05/12/2016 0:00

https://adobochronicles.com/2016/12/05/cynthia-patags-open-letter-to-vp-leni-robredo/?share=email

Adobo Chronicles

Killing The Culture of Idolatry and Personality Politics

Despite the best efforts of the current crop of social media superstars in the Duterte firmament, the discussions of late have been mired in a clash of whose idol is better or worse and seems devoid of any discussion of policy or strategic direction other than the political death of one idol or the other.To be fair, there was a bit of discussion about the re-imposition of the death penalty and maybe that’s the sort of grotesquery that the slapstick crowd can grasp. Sadly, the only discussion that has arisen so far is that the death penalty will not curb criminality as quickly and as effectively as crime prevention through stricter law enforcement. And even then, we’ll have to slosh through the morass of anti-Big Brother arguments from our leftist crowd.As for the vaunted triad solution (shift to parliamentary + federalism + economic liberalization) espoused by some keyboard activists, it hasn’t caught on with the hoi polloi.We had hoped that with the self-professed social media clout of the main players in these online skirmishes that the discussions would go beyond palliative issues such as how “shockingly” corrupt one political idol is.If there is anything that should be killed in this administration, it should be the culture of personality politics.Really.If you’re among those who believe that shaming political idol A to resign or kill themselves after being shamed online, you’re in for the surprise of your life. Political idols, much like wooden and metal ones that were worshipped in the olden days, couldn’t care less about how they are portrayed in media or social media so long as people get their names right. That sort of attention just feeds their demagoguery and their online minions are assured of steady pay as they are fielded to launch counter attacks.The best tact, for those whose hearts really bleed for the motherland and raise their fists as they cry #ParaSaBayan — not #ParaSaBAYAD — the answer is simply really: FOCUS ON CLARIFYING THE ISSUES and SPEAKING TRUTH TO POWER.Change is coming, all right… But only after we’ve finally stopped treating politicians like the idols of old.

['Oratio Imperata']

2017-03-09 02:23:53+00:00

https://www.getrealphilippines.com/2017/03/killing-the-culture-of-idolatry-and-personality-politics/

Get Real Philippines

A desperate Maria Ressa blames Facebook for Rappler’s inevitable demise

Maria Ressa, CEO of “social news site” Rappler has gone too far. Rather than own up to her failure to build a credible news media organisation that could compete in the free market of ideas, she, instead, takes it upon herself to appoint Facebook as “the new gatekeeper to information” and then proceed to accuse the social media giant for failing to “moderate its greed” and step up to that role.MSNBC has become the latest Western media organisation to air Ressa’s monumental tantrum over how social media is conspiring against the “goodness” of Rappler and everything she stands for. It has backward-engineered a story from Ressa’s dubious premise and populated it with the usual cast of villains: armies of “bots” and paid “trolls” producing and propagating “fake news” commanded by an “authoritarian” leader. It is an all-too-familiar and overused plot of late — perhaps the only narrative in the dwindling ideological arsenal of the Philippine Opposition. But the same message delivered by a Western media outlet makes that message far more potent to Filipinos thanks to their renowned colonial mentality.Ressa and her cohorts in MSNBC would like people to believe that Facebook heralded the dawn of mass hypnosis in aid of political agendas. They accuse Faceook of, of all things, “undermining democracy”. What they fail to note is that this has long been a practice by mainstream media long before Facebook was even a twinkle in Mark Zuckerberg’s eye. Back in 1998, Singapore Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew already cited the role media played in undermining democracy.According to Lee, “a wieldy partisan press helped Filipino politicians to flood the market place of ideas with junk”. Apparently, the Philippine press before Martial Law enjoyed all the freedom but failed the Filipino people. Lee added that the Philippine press “confused and befuddled the Filipino people so they could not see what their vital interests were in a developing country. And because basic issues like economic growth and equitable distribution was seldom discussed and were not tackled, the democratic system malfunctioned.”In short, Ressa and that MSNBC bozo in that video are wrong and Mark Zuckerberg is right. Facebook is just a platform upon which any kind of information — including “fake news” — is easily spread. Indeed, Facebook is democracy in its purest form because on Facebook, what is popular wins. Mainstream media, on the other hand, is not a platform in the same sense that Facebook is. Mainstream media content is produced and priortised by human editors. At their heyday, mainstream news media editors and publishers were amongst the most powerful men and women in the world because of this responsibility. Human editors then and now in mainstream media arbitrarily decided — on the basis of their personal judgement — what is and what isn’t news. In contrast, Facebook only uses a disinterested machine — its much misunderstood (and, thus, feared) newsfeed algorithm to vet what is relevant to its users.In short, the human editors-in-chief of the New York Times and the Inquirer are directly accountable for what appears in their publications’ front pages. Zuckerberg, on the other hand, cannot be held directly accountable for what appears on our Facebook newsfeeds. It is we who are accountable for what appears on our Facebook newsfeeds — because what appears on our newsfeeds is based on what we “Like” and “Share”.The short of it is that Facebook is not to blame for the spread of “fake news” because it is the producers of fake news and the users who spread it by thoughtlessly clicking on the “Like” and “Share” buttons who are really to blame for its spread.The trouble with Liberals like Ressa and the mainstream media of the United States and that of the Philippines is that rather than blame the weak character of the average Facebook user for the spread of disinformation, they’d rather blame Facebook itself. That’s like blaming the hammer for the shoddy work of the carpenter who wields it.Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte did not win because of social media “bots” and “trolls” spreading “fake news”. He continues to enjoy a high approval rating after almost two years in power, something that would have been impossible to achieve if he had been governing on a platform of lies. Filipinos should be given a bit more credit. They would have seen through a government of lies within months of its ascent to power.We can also thank the Philippine Opposition itself for being focused on taking ineffectual low-level tactical potshots against Duterte’s government and, over that same period since the May 2016 elections, utterly failing to present a coherent alternative strategic path to Duterte’s. For a democracy to work, there needs to be a competent Opposition. Unfortunately, the Philippine Opposition has yet to purge its ranks of its Liberal Party infestation which continues to hobble it with its obsolete 1980s-vintage victim mentality and hero-worship ideology.Maria Ressa needs to face the truth about her predicament and her failure to lead Rappler to success. Facebook did not cause Rappler to fail and did not cause Duterte to win. In a free market, users and eyeballs who are free to visit — and leave — websites determine which sites win and lose. And, in a democracy, voters determine who wins and loses. It’s really that simple. There are no conspiracies here. Only crybabies.

['Oratio Imperata']

2017-12-28 13:26:22+00:00

https://www.getrealphilippines.com/2017/12/desperate-maria-ressa-blames-facebook-rapplers-inevitable-demise/

Get Real Philippines

CNN, FOX NEWS IN A FIERCE CONTEST TO SOLVE MISSING AIRASIA FLIGHT MYSTERY

Atlanta, Georgia (The Adobo Chronicles) –AirAsia flight QZ8501 went missing from radar en route to Singapore. The plane lost contact somewhere over the Java Sea and while there was no emergency or distress call, the pilot did request an altitude change citing severe weather just before the plane vanished from radar.Like the still unsolved mystery of the Malaysia Airlines Flight 370, the loss of contact with the AirAsia aircraft has triggered a fierce contest between cable news networks CNN and FOX News. Either network wants to be the first to solve the mystery.CNN Aviation Analyst Mary Schiavo said that terrorism happens when it’s nice out, not when there’s bad weather which seems to be the case with AirAsia Flight QZ8501.“At this point, given it was extremely bad weather, the chances of this being some sort of a terrorist activity are very small.,” Schiavo said, on television. “Because most terrorist activity takes place in good weather.”Today Fox News host Anna Kooiman invited former FAA spokesperson Scott Brenner to discuss the difference in the way American pilots and non-American pilots were trained and if maybe that had anything to do with what happened to the Air Asia passenger jet.While it seems pretty clear Brenner was probably about to address the difference in pilot training, Kooiman took the opportunity to highlight the dangers of the metric system and “a difference in the way that we measure things.”“Even when we think about temperature, it’s Fahrenheit or Celsius,” she pointed out. “It’s kilometers or miles. You know, everything about their training could be similar, but different.”Brenner agreed with Kooiman, saying that the U.S. should convert to the metic system since “we are the only country still using the imperial system.”Then Kooiman’s co-host Charles Payne proceeded to blame Asian culture, saying that all Asian people will humbly and unquestioningly obey procedure even if that means crashing an airplane killing hundreds of people lest they bring shame and dishonor on their family.For up-to-date analysis, wild speculation, out-of-this-world theories about what may have caused the AirAsia jetliner to go missing, tune in to either CNN or FOX News in the next 90 days. They could use your support to boost their ratings.Which news network will win the contest?

['Pol Pinoy']

28/12/2017 0:00

https://adobochronicles.com/2014/12/28/cnn-fox-news-in-a-fierce-contest-to-solve-missing-airasia-flight-mystery/#comments

Adobo Chronicles

NO ‘MISS UNIVERSE’ IN 2014; PHILIPPINES LOSES BID TO HOST POPULAR BEAUTY PAGEANT

69 days to be exact.There were reports that the Philippines had put in a bid to host the 2014 Miss Universe Pageant in Cebu or Palawan, but it looks like that is not going to happen. The next pageant will be held in the City of Doral in Florida on January 18, 2015.Doral, incorporated on June 24, 2003, is one of thirty-four municipalities in Miami-Dade County, Florida. Conveniently located just one mile from Miami International Airport and twelve miles from Downtown Miami, the city is home to approximately 50,213 residents.In deciding on the City of Doral for the next pageant venue, Miss Universe Organization owner and president Donald Trump said that “I can’t risk having the pageant in the Philippines,” citing problems like government corruption, transportation and traffic nightmares, floods and the eruption of Mayon volcano. “This is not to mention Manila’s international airport being named as the worst airport in the world. My sponsors will not support the pageant under these circumstances,” Trump added.There were rumors that Trump, because of financial issues, was getting ready to give up the Miss Universe Organization. It therefore makes sense not to have the pageant in a place and environment that would cost him a huge loss in sponsorship and revenue.The big question remains: will the 2015 Miss Universe have a one-year reign, or fourteen months like Isler?

['Pol Pinoy']

22/09/2017 0:00

https://adobochronicles.com/2014/09/22/no-miss-universe-in-2014-philippines-loses-bid-to-host-popular-beauty-pageant/

Adobo Chronicles

Perhaps not much to do with Spanish rule but more with recent attitudes @indayevarona

Even in recent memory, Filipinos already had for sometime harbored a socially ingrained inclination to regard minorities and non-conformists in a judgmental and even prejudiced manner (we still consider it normal to use racial slurs against the Chinese, Indians, and African people among others even in polite company, for example and frown upon deviants and people who are, shall we say, 'creative' in their clothing fashion sense).Perhaps modern attitudes are changing forcing us to make a conscious effort to suppress them, but the legacy sentiment and habits seem to emerge every now and then.+++++In response to:"indayevarona: @benign0 interesting point, you raise there. Maybe I should research how pre-Spanish society treated gays or queers"--http://twitter.com/indayevarona/status/101136427902963714

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13/02/2018 0:00

https://grpshorts.blogspot.com/2011/08/perhaps-not-much-to-do-with-spanish.html#comments

GRPundit

Metro Manila Shares Rare Honor With Los Angeles

Despite being in a third-world country, Metro Manila in the Philippines shares a rare honor with Los Angeles.The metropolitan area in Southern California has earned the distinction of having the worst traffic in all of the United States.Metro Manila has the same distinction not only in the Philippines but throughout the world, which makes such distinction more prized than that of L.A.Los Angelinos are committed to surpass Manila’s record. A grassroots movement has been established by L.A. motorists to make traffic even worse that it already is — with the goal of beating Metro Manila’s traffic record.But the Filipinos are committed to hang on to their title for years to come. So good luck, L.A.!

['Pol Pinoy']

16/03/2016 0:00

https://adobochronicles.com/2016/03/16/metro-manila-shares-rare-honor-with-los-angeles/

Adobo Chronicles

Karen Davila Summoned By British Parliament For Comment About Royal Couple

Philippine TV journalist Karen Davila was criticized in her country for suggesting that Congress summon President Rodrigo Duterte’s son and son-in-law to testify in the ongoing hearing on illegal drug smuggling.Well, what goes around comes around.Today, the British Parliament summoned Davila to explain her comment about the Royal couple, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.Davila reportedly said in her news program that the “Dutch and Duchess of Cambridge — Prince Philip and Princess Kate — are expecting their third child.”A spokesperson for the Parliament told The Adobo Chronicles that members are enraged that their country has been associated with the Dutch.

['Pol Pinoy']

04/09/2017 0:00

https://adobochronicles.com/2017/09/04/karen-davila-summoned-by-british-parliament-for-comment-about-royal-couple/

Adobo Chronicles

LACK OF QUORUM IN PHILIPPINE SENATE MAY LEAD TO CONSTITUTIONAL CRISIS

execute a power of attorney designating either their spouse, partner , sibling or child as their proxy. “This way, Binay said, the Senate can continue to function and take care of the many problems facing our country.”From all indications, Binay is not among the senators implicated in the pork barrel scam.Constitutuonal crisis averted!

['Pol Pinoy']

25/04/2017 0:00

https://adobochronicles.com/2014/04/25/lack-of-quorum-in-philippine-senate-may-lead-to-constitutional-crisis/

Adobo Chronicles

Manny Pacquiao: “I Was Just Kidding”

ang inisip ko, kapag pumasok ako kailangan seryoso, walang absent, palaging papasok, dahil buong bansa ang responsibilidad mo,” the boxing champ said in one interview. (The reason it took me so long to decide [to run], I thought, if I entered the race, I needed to be serious, no absences, always reporting for work, because the entire nation is my responsibility.)Well, it’s 2016 and Pacquiao — the number one absentee while he was a congressman — is now an elected senator. And guess what?Boxing promoter Bob Arum has confirmed that Pacquiao has decided to face WBO junior welterweight champion Terence Crawford in the ring. Arum said Crawford is deemed to be a “high risk-low reward” for Pacquiao but the senator is willing to give the American champion a chance.The Adobo Chronicles chanced upon Pacquiao while jogging around Luneta (Rizal) Park this morning. We asked him about his promise to the voters that he would focus on his senatorial duties.His response: “I was just kidding.”

['Pol Pinoy']

23/07/2016 0:00

https://adobochronicles.com/2016/07/23/manny-pacquiao-i-was-just-kidding/#respond

Adobo Chronicles

President Trump Creates New Department Of Alternative Facts (DAF)

President Donald Trump today signed a new Executive Order abolishing the White House Press Office and creating a new Department of Alternative Facts (DAF).Senior Aide Kellyanne Conway was appointed head of the new Department with a Cabinet rank.The Department will oversee all communications emanating from the White House and is empowered to screen and license all journalists wanting to cover the president and his Cabinet.The Executive Order all but relegates the White House Press Corps into oblivion.Conway will hold office at the former White House Press Briefing Room at the West Wing.

['Pol Pinoy']

22/01/2017 0:00

https://adobochronicles.com/2017/01/22/president-trump-creates-new-department-of-alternative-facts-daf/?share=email

Adobo Chronicles

On The Left and Going Forward: Making sense of the Donald Trump win

I have been paying attention to GRP since before the BSA3 administration. It was here that I began to truly understand what drove Filipino culture – as well as how it derived from the showbiz culture inherited from the Americans. It was highly understandable to me why Filipinos would swarm to Duterte in droves.Like virtually everyone on the left here in America I was shocked when someone who pandered to racists and ultra-religious fanatics pulled another George W. Bush and won control of Congress and the Executive Branch.I turned to GRP again for answers, and in that characteristic caustic wisdom I’ve enjoyed, it all made sense.The thinking that created “the Trump problem” is the real problem that needs to be solved here. – benign0I had to be sure, of course. While it was a sentiment that was surprisingly starting to be echoed across “traditional” media sources, I needed to know more from the people who voted.Immediately following Trump’s victory I partook in a discussion with some of his supporters (and having lurked on shady anonymous imageboards for the better part of a decade, I know quite a few). Some had been Trump supporters from the beginning, but some were “swung.” They confided to me that Bernie Sanders – that other anti-establishment candidate – could have given Trump much more of a run for their money in several battleground states.It sounds incredulous at first. Why would a Socialist Jew stand a chance in neo-Nazi heartlands?I realized during that discussion that asking that sort of question, in fact, is exactly part of the problem.If you look at the electoral college state maps from 2008 and 2016, many of these battleground swing states were won by Obama – particularly Florida and the Rust Belt where the economic situation hasn’t been close to the American Dream for decades.Now, calling out the left for their mistakes has already been done ad nauseum. It’s time to find the real solutions to this kind of thinking.These aren’t all neo-Nazi skinheads, white trust fund babies and Klansmen. Many of them are more than likely the same people who were tired of the exact same Establishment that precipitated the Great Recession. These people did not believe their economic status had been righted in the 8 years since, and they needed hope that the ostensibly left-wing party could not provide.So how do we as progressives change our thinking to make inroads with these people? It’s not something I can answer in one article – if I know the real answer at all. Instead, let me start the process with the story of Daryl Davis.Davis is a blues musician who has performed with such luminaries as Chuck Berry and Bruce Hornsby. He is also famous for something else: he is an African-American who actively goes out of his way to befriend Ku Klux Klan members.The story goes that while playing at a white bar, a patron came up to him and told him he’d never seen a black man play as good as Jerry Lee Lewis. Davis replied reasonably that Jerry Lee Lewis was a friend and that these white legends were heavily influenced by black musical pioneers as well.He continued to meet with that Klansman and others, finding out why they believed the things they do, and then calmly and rationally helped them understand where their beliefs came from. Long story short, Davis convinced him and others to leave the Klan, and they even gave him their old hoods and robes.Some of them remained untrustworthy that a black man would even try to befriend them, of course. But that didn’t stop him from trying.Daryl Davis dedicated himself to knowing what makes these so-called racists tick. Where their beliefs came from, and why they chose to act the way they did. He was able to understand, and help them understand – all at very clear risk to his own life.During the primaries Bernie Sanders, despite being part of the Democratic Party (and eventually caving into them), made that effort to reach out to voters in swing states and identify with them. When Sanders got canned, that left a wide open gap for people looking for that candidate to stick up for them against The Establishment. Trump swooping in and raking in enough of these voters was sound marketing in retrospect.Angry protests in deep blue areas might be good for getting rid of stress, but that won’t change the past or stay out of copyright trouble.We won’t all be negotiating with the Klan or Aryan Nation. But it is still important for progressives now to step off their ivory tower and get our hands dirty to truly realize where these grievances are coming from and how old-time prejudices capitalize on it.After all, progressivism has its beliefs rooted in knowing what the working class want, regardless of their creed or color. The current hipster generation of coastal elites have utterly failed that ideal, and with a meager two years to mid-terms, it’s down to us in the trenches to rise above the stereotypes we created and make that change.“When two enemies are talking, they aren’t fighting.” – Daryl Davis

['Oratio Imperata']

2016-11-13 07:35:39+00:00

https://www.getrealphilippines.com/2016/11/left-going-forward/#comments

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Senator Risa Hontiveros Says She’s Willing To Be Deployed In Kuwait To Prove Duterte Wrong

Philippine Senator Risa Hontiveros wants to put herself where her mouth is.The opposition Senator has criticized Rodrigo Dutere for his stance on the Kuwait crisis, in which the President has said that the ban on deploying Filipinos to the Middle East country is now permanent.Hontiveros said that she is vounteering to be deployed in Kuwait and work as a domestic help just to prove that Duterte was wrong in his decision.Filipinos across the country have expressed support for Hontiveros’ proposal.Good riddance.

['Pol Pinoy']

30/04/2018 0:00

https://adobochronicles.com/2018/04/30/senator-risa-hontiveros-says-shes-willing-to-be-deployed-in-kuwait-to-prove-duterte-wrong/

Adobo Chronicles

DOLLAR REMITTANCES TO THE PHILIPPINES WILL BE TAXED 35 PERCENT

especially overseas Filipino workers (OFW) and their families.First, the Bureau of Customs announced new rules on balikbayan boxes, including opening them for inspection when they arrive at the Philippine port of entry. (Balikbayan boxes are those corrugated boxes used by OFWs to ship goods and gifts to their loved ones in the Philippines. Until recently balikbayan shipments have been tax-free. )Today, Commissioner Kim Henares of the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) announced that dollar remittances from OFWs will be subject to a 35 percent ‘gift tax.’The Philippines ranks as the fourth biggest recipient of remittances worldwide with an estimated $24-billion inflow annually, according to a World Bank (WB) study. Remittances accounted for 12 percent of the Philippines’ Gross Domestic Product (GDP) the report said.The Philippines trailed India , China and Mexico in terms of remittances received.Henares said that the BIR is always looking for ways to earn tax revenue in order to sustain the Aquino administration’s anti-corruption policy of ‘Daang Matuwid’ (straight path).“Strictly speaking, dollar remittances would be considered income for Filipino families and individuals on the receiving end of the money and should therefore be subjext to tax,” Henares said.Updating: Henares Responds

['Pol Pinoy']

23/08/2018 0:00

https://adobochronicles.com/2015/08/23/dollar-remittances-to-the-philippines-will-be-taxed-35-percent/

Adobo Chronicles

Bong Go The Next Spokesperson/Press Secretary?

The most challenging of President Rodrigo Duterte’s Cabinet picks is that of Spokesperson. With his penchant for the sarcastic, extemporaneous, double-meaning and the cryptic, not one person — not even the best and brightest communicator — can seem to fill in for this position.In the years of the Duterte Administration, there has always been confusion on what the President says or does not say, and how the people close to him have tried to interpret his musings. Andanar. Medialdea, Panelo, Cayetano, Roque. Hey, even Uson.So what does it take to be Duterte’s spokesperson — and Press Secretary, now that he is about to replace PCOO with OPS (Office of the Press Secretary) ?For starters, he needs someone who knows him from head to foot, literally and figuratively. He needs someone who has his 100% trust. Someone who has his ear, or both ears. Someone who knows what he is thinking. Someone who knows the meaning of what he says. Someone who knows when he is serious and when he’s bluffing. Someone who is with him almost 100% of the time. Someone who has access to all his personal and officials functions.It doesn’t matter if he is a good speaker. As long as he speaks the truth… or is an expert in covering up the truth just to make Duterte’s critics go nuts. What the Spokesperson says doesn’t always have to be true. It just needs to be consistent.We can only think of one person who fits the bill. Bong Go.(The opinion expressed in this piece represents exactly that — an opinion)

['Pol Pinoy']

09/10/2018 0:00

https://adobochronicles.com/2018/10/09/bong-go-the-next-spokesperson-press-secretary/?share=email

Adobo Chronicles

DONALD TRUMP BANNED FROM ATTENDING MISS UNIVERSE PAGEANT IN LAS VEGAS

It would seem like a hoax story from The Onion, but the truth of the matter is that Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump no longer owns the Miss Universe Pageant. Just days after he bought NBC’s shares in the company in September, Trump sold the organization to WME-IMG Talent Agency.This explains why many countries that have previously said they would boycott this year’s pageant have sent their representatives to the popular international beauty competition. Earlier, Mexico, Costa Rica, Panama and other Latin countries said they would not be sending representatives to this year’s pageant in protest of Trump’s campaign statements against Mexicans and undocumented immigrants.But being the beauty connoisseur that he is, Trump wanted a front row seat at this year’s pageant to be held December 20 at Planet Hollywood Resort in Las Vegas.Alas, the new owners refused to sell him a ticket to the pageant and has banned him from all pageant events. Trump will just have to content himself with watching the live telecast on FOX channel from his penthouse suite at the Trump Towers in Las Vegas.

['Pol Pinoy']

05/12/2017 0:00

https://adobochronicles.com/2015/12/05/donald-trump-banned-from-attending-miss-universe-pageant-in-las-vegas/#respond

Adobo Chronicles

WHAT’S IN POPE FRANCIS’ LEATHER BAG?

that Italian leather bag often seen in photos and videos taken of the pontiff, especially during his recent visit to the Philippines.We asked the Pope what was in his leather bag. He revealed it to us on the condition that we keep it confidential. So we will honor our commitment.But we’d like to ask our readers: What do you think is in the Pope’s leather bag?

['Pol Pinoy']

20/01/2018 0:00

https://adobochronicles.com/2015/01/20/whats-in-pope-francis-leather-bag/

Adobo Chronicles

COIN POSSESSION CAN LEAD TO EIGHT YEARS IN PRISON IN THE PHILIPPINES

The government may never recover the Ten Billion pesos that disappeared into phony projects and pockets of politicians in the pork barrel scam in the Philippines. This, despite recent indictments that have led to the arrest of top senators, businesswoman Janet Lim-Napoles and others implicated in the case.So now, the government is focusing its energy into recovering up to 24 Billion pesos from piggy banks, drawers and closets of ordinary citizens. House Bill 4411 which passed on third reading makes it illegal to be in possession of excess coins. Coin possession will lead to eight years in prison and/or a fine of up to 300 Thousand pesos.The proposed bill has encouraged politicians and citizens involved or intending to involve in the much more serious crimes of plunder, graft and corruption. The reason? The penalty for these greater crimes range from hospital arrest to detention in bungalow-type jails, and eventually, pardon.A true testament to the Department of Tourism’s promotional meme of “It’s More Fun in the Philippines!”

['Pol Pinoy']

23/06/2017 0:00

https://adobochronicles.com/2014/06/23/coin-possession-can-lead-to-eight-years-in-prison-in-the-philippines/

Adobo Chronicles

Duterte wants Filipinos to eliminate their colonial mentality

There is a lot of wailing and weeping in the Philippines lately. Most of the noise is coming from critics of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte. His critics appear to be disappointed that there was hardly any fallout after his tirade against U.S. President Barack Obama before he left for the ASEAN summit in Laos. They were expecting it would all be downhill for Dutere since the international media went on a frenzy, some giving him scathing criticism. Even after President Obama assured everyone that he didn’t take Duterte’s comment personally, Duterte’s critics still insist that his latest “gaffe” would spell disaster for the country.Fortunately for the Philippines, the predicted doom and gloom scenario did not happen. The issue, as it turns out, was simply overblown by mostly local journalists who either wanted a scoop or still held a grudge against Duterte for the snub they copped from him. Their loyalty to the country has now become questionable. Being Filipino, it was baffling the way these journalists screwed up the translation of their own language especially the cuss term putang ina. Their false interpretation of Duterte’s favorite expression gave the international community a negative impression of the Philippine President.You would think that Filipino journalists would ensure they give the most accurate interpretation of their own language and cultural nuances considering that foreign correspondents rely on them. But, no. It seems Filipino journalists (some, not all) prioritise clickbait type of news reporting over accuracy and integrity. One can’t help but think that some members of mainstream media in the Philippines are not patriotic. They seem to apply that all-too-familiar colonial mentality to their work. This is evident in how they do not care if their own President is ridiculed by the outside world as a result of their own biased reporting. Indeed, Filipino journalists inject malice along with their “facts” in their work.Meanwhile on social media sites like Twitter and Facebook, Duterte’s critics are showing their double standards. They conveniently share articles from foreign media outlets that are critical of Duterte only. Their actions are so illogical since a foreigner’s interpretation of the term “putang ina” is most likely inaccurate. Yet they still share articles built on that flawed interpretation in forums and discussion boards just to prove that Duterte’s reputation is already in tatters. It’s like they are wishing it would be the end of Duterte’s administration. It’s worth mentioning that Duterte’s critics are the same people who hate overseas based Filipinos who comment on or dip into current issues about the Philippines. It is hypocrisy at its finest.Just to be clear, I myself wish Duterte wasn’t so abrasive. I’ve always known that his foul mouth could pose a problem in diplomatic relations both locally and international. As mentioned before, his foul language is distracting some people from focusing on his good intentions. Not everyone is the same. While some people can ignore how the message was delivered, there are some who focus more on form instead of substance. These people miss Duterte’s important message that Filipinos do not have to answer to anyone outside of the Philippines when it comes to dealing with their own problems.Duterte wants Filipinos to think outside the box. He wants Filipinos to stop being beholden to the Americans and to do away with colonial mentality. He wants the outside world to treat Filipinos as their equal. The only way to achieve that is for Filipinos themselves to believe that they are worthy to be treated as such. If Filipinos continue to kiss the ass of their former colonial masters, they will continue to be treated like second-class citizens. The real question is, why do Filipinos need to kiss Westerners’ asses in the first place? And the answer to that is, because Filipinos are still too dependent on international assistance from the West especially during calamities from both man-made and natural disasters.Some of Duterte’s critics are saying that Filipinos have lost the respect of the international community. In my opinion, a lot of them already harbour a low regard for us to begin with. They see people from Third World countries like the Philippines as moochers. They feel like they can walk all over us because they give us so much money and help whenever a disaster strikes. Perhaps a fallout after Duterte’s tirade against Obama would be good for the Philippines in the long run. Maybe, just maybe once the assistance from Westerners that Filipinos have gotten used to receiving stops coming, Filipinos can find a way to stand on their own feet and finally earn some global respect.Don’t get me wrong. I do agree that Duterte’s tirade was unfair to Obama. While I realise that Duterte was speaking only in hypothetical terms – that he was only giving warning that he would get pissed off if Obama questions the way he is handling the drug epidemic in the Philippines – I felt sorry that Obama had to be the recipient of Duterte’s venting. Obama is such a nice guy after all. Then again, perhaps this is why some people perceive Obama as weak. Or his pacifist attitude could be just a front. Let us not forget that it was Obama who ordered his marines to hunt down and kill Osama bin Laden.There are reports saying that Duterte showed the ASEAN summit delegates photos of how Americans slaughtered Moros in Mindanao in the 1900s. It seems like Duterte took the opportunity to highlight the hypocrisy of the Americans since the superpower has itself been accused of human rights atrocities in their own country and abroad for decades. Some are also blaming the US for the refugee crisis in Europe — a result of their failed foreign policy in the Middle East.Whether Duterte’s critics agree that his actions were inappropriate or not doesn’t really matter. It is apparent that Duterte is charting a different course for the Philippines. It could be one that could lead us to a more independent Philippines. How this will play out remains to be seen. This is definitely not boring times for Filipinos and the rest of the world. It could be time to fasten our seat belts.

['Oratio Imperata']

2016-09-09 15:27:25+00:00

https://www.getrealphilippines.com/2016/09/duterte-wants-filipinos-eliminate-colonial-mentality/

Get Real Philippines

Raissa Robles Releases Sequel To Her “Never Again” Book

Just in time for her travel to the United States next month, blogger Raissa Robles has released a sequel to her controversial book, “Marcos Martial Law: Never Again.”The sequel which is in comics format will be a recommended reading in all high schools throughout the Philippines, thanks to the efforts of Senator Risa Hontiveros.Included in this sequel are interesting anecdotes involving Vice Presdent Leni Robredo, COMELEC Chair Andy Bautista, Senators Risa Hontiveros and Antonio Trillanes, as well as pro-Aquino and anti-Duterte groups like “Silent No More PH.”It also features other personalities like former DSWD Dinky Soliman, CHR’s Chito Gaston and Australian Jim Paredes.The new comic book is now available at all Robinson’s Supermarkets as well as all street corner newsstands near you.

['Pol Pinoy']

28/09/2017 0:00

https://adobochronicles.com/2017/09/28/raissa-robles-releases-sequel-to-her-never-again-book/#respond

Adobo Chronicles

Leni Robredo Shaves Head In Solidarity With Supporters

Several weeks ago, supporters of Vice President Leni Robredo shaved their heads in front of the Supreme Court as a way to demand that the 25% ballot-shading be considered in the ongoing recount of the 2016 Vice Presidential elections.Votes for Robredo that were the result of just 25% shading were invalidated by the SC, acting as the Presidential Electorial Tribunal (PET).In solidarity with her supports, Robredo herself shaved her head, to the amusement of President Rodrigo Duterte (see photo).

['Pol Pinoy']

21/06/2018 0:00

https://adobochronicles.com/2018/06/21/leni-robredo-shaves-head-in-solidarity-with-supporters/#respond

Adobo Chronicles

Black Actress Issa Rae Apologizes To Filipino Men

Black actress Issa Rae is in hot water after excerpts of her not-too-new book surfaced on social media.Rae wrote in her book that Filipinos are the Blacks of Asians, encouraging Black women to date Asian men, but not Filipinos.In an exclusive interview with The Adobo Chronicles, Rae said that it wasn’t her intention to demean Filipino men.“In fact, what I wanted to say was that Filipinos can compare with Blacks in as far as size is concerned.”Being a family-oriented site, The Adobo Chronicles is refusing to further interpret Rae’s statement about size.

['Pol Pinoy']

02/05/2018 0:00

https://adobochronicles.com/2018/05/02/black-actress-issa-rae-apologizes-to-filipino-men/

Adobo Chronicles

2013’S MOST POPULAR GAME IN THE MARKET REVEALED

children and adults alike.The winner: “The New and Improved Dart Board Game.” The 2013 model of this once-favored game features an enlarged bull’s eye center section (see photo). The game’s manufacturer said that it hit the jackpot when it tested the new device among focus groups earlier this year. “We had a 100% approval rating,” it said, adding that “players liked the idea of a perfect score each time they played. With this new model, it is almost impossible not to hit the bull’s eye.”As of yesterday, the new dart board game is sold out and online orders have a 2-week backorder status. It retails for $99.99.

['Pol Pinoy']

04/12/2016 0:00

https://adobochronicles.com/2013/12/04/2013s-most-popular-game-in-the-market-revealed/#comments

Adobo Chronicles

US Threatens To Pull Out Of UN Human Rights Council Over Unfair Treatment Of Philippines President Duterte

Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte has found an ally in the person of US Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley.Haley said the US is “reviewing its participation” in the Human Rights Council over what it considered the biased and unfair treatment of the Philippine leader and his war on drugs.Haley specifically mentioned Special Rapporteur Agnes Callamard of the Office of the UN High Commission for Human Rights who was recently in the Manila under the guise of an “academic visit.”Callamard has been critical of Duterte’s human rights record.Earlier, the Filipino president officially invited the UN Rapporteur to conduct her investigation of the alleged human rights violations on the condition that the two will have a public debate before the media. Callamard has refused to accept the condition set by Duterte.“We hold human rights of all people on a high pedestal,” Haley said, “but we do not condone any bullying tactics by the U.N. or Western countries of Third-World governments and leaders. Our President, Donald Trump, holds Duterte in the highest esteem and we will stand by our long-time ally against any unfair treatment by the U.N.”Asked by reporters about possible human rights violations by the U.S. with regards to Trump’s anti-Muslim and anti-immmigrant policy statements, Haley said, “No comment.”

['Pol Pinoy']

06/06/2017 0:00

https://adobochronicles.com/2017/06/06/us-threatens-to-pull-out-of-un-human-rights-council-over-unfair-treatment-of-philippines-president-duterte/#respond

Adobo Chronicles

Whoa! Did You Know Scarlett Johansson Was Quarter Japanese?

We must commend Hollywood for casting Asian Americans in mainstream films. It is a testament to its commitment to diversity.Remember “Aloha?” Actress Emma Stone, who is quarter Hawaiian, was cast opposite Bradley Cooper in the 2015 Columbia Pictures’ romantic comedy-drama film written, produced and directed by Cameron Crowe.Now, Dreamworks has chosen quarter Japanese Scarlett Johansson to play the lead role in the iconic 1995 animated Japanese sci-fi film Ghost in the Shell. The film revolves around Major Motoko Kusanagi, a member of a futuristic security force tasked with tracking a mysterious hacker. The film is set in Japan, and the major cast members are Japanese.Like “Aloha,” the Japanese sci-fi film is expected to be a blockbuster! We hope you’ll go see the film on the first week-end of its release nationwide.

['Pol Pinoy']

16/04/2016 0:00

https://adobochronicles.com/2016/04/16/whoa-did-you-know-scarlett-johansson-was-a-quarter-japanese/

Adobo Chronicles

How much does Kian earn from selling Shabu?

For Caloocan Chief, Kian was a drug courier. He was among the young ones who were used by bigger fish in drug trading in the city. He was 17 when the PNP drug ops shot him down.While politics is covering the shadow of his death and capitalizing his innocence, authorities remain tough with their stand that Kian was into drug trading. The witnesses and their intel reports remain intact that even the presence of Leni, Hontiveros, Aquino and Trillanes cannot steal the facts the local PNP is holding – Kian earned from Shabu.How much does Kian earn from selling Shabu?“The 10 grams more or less cost P18,000, depending if it is high grade. Shabu sold in one pack is equal to 5 grams, which is P8,000 to P9,000. So they got two packs containing 10 grams with a value of around P18,000, which they recovered from Kian,” said Northern Police District (NPD) director Chief Supt. Roberto Fajardo.“I am not saying they did not kill the boy. But let’s weigh the evidence. You mean the police would go all the way to Sta. Quiteria just to kill an innocent teenager? Maybe, just maybe, if the police really killed the boy as they claim, he could be involved in any way,” Caloocan Prosecutor Darwin Cañete said.Caloocan City is one of the NCR cities declared by PDEA in 2015 with a 100% drug affectation rate. Meaning: All of its barangays at least have 1 drug user. Out of 188 Caloocan barangays, 90 were classified as “seriously affected by the use of illegal drugs”; 68 “slightly affected;” and 30 “moderately affected” (GMA News Online, October 22, 2015).“What they used to call him is ‘addict’ and ‘pusher’. Now that he is dead, he suddenly became good,” Fajardo told reporters.The PNP also said that they have Kian’s cellphone with old text messages of Kian and his clients.In this fight, it is unacceptable to end a 17-year old’s life because he can be given another chance to stop the trade but if the investigation says Kian was also a gunner, I would forget how young he was.Hope the dilawans would stop kill Kian several times so he can rest in total peace.What can you say about this? LEAVE YOUR COMMENTS BELOW!

[]

2017-08-22 16:18:24+08:00

http://duterte.today/much-kian-earn-selling-shabu/

Duterte Daily Stories

MALACAÑANG’S UNOFFICIAL OFFICIAL ANNOUCEMENT: 5-DAY HOLIDAY DURING PAPAL VISIT TO THE PHILIPPINES

Press Secretary Herminio Coloma, Jr. has announced that Malacañang (the presidential palace) is declaring a 5-day holiday in the Philippines to give Filipinos the opportunity to witness and enjoy Pope Francis’ visit to this Catholic country on January 15-19, 2015.In an interview on state-run DZRB over the weekend, Coloma said that declaring a holiday would help authorities manage traffic in Metro Manila more efficiently, especially along thoroughfares where the papal motorcade is expexted to pass.In the same interview, Coloma said, “Let’s wait for a decision, an official announcement.”This makes Malacañang’s official spokesperson’s official announcement an unofficial announcement.Related Story: Popemobile, Philippine Style

['Pol Pinoy']

14/12/2017 0:00

https://adobochronicles.com/2014/12/14/malacanangs-unofficial-official-annoucement-5-day-holiday-during-papal-visit-to-the-philippines/?share=email

Adobo Chronicles

GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS, NBA CHAMPS, TO CELEBRATE ‘LAGLAG BALA’

NBA champions Golden State Warriors will hold a fundraiser to celebrate laglag bala, the now internationally-recognized extortion scheme at Manila’s Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA). The scheme involves the alleged ‘planting’ by airport personnel of bullets in bags of unsuspecting passengers.The Warriors will host a Filipino Heritage event at a California casino on November 14, and will be wearing special edition “shooting shirts,” according to an announcement by event organizers.In response to a query by The Adobo Chronicles on the significance of the shooting shirts, the organizers said the basketball champs recognize the extraordinary accomplishment by NAIA in putting the Philippines on the world map through the laglag bala scheme.Proceeds from the sale of the shooting shirts will go towards the continued improvement and modernization of NAIA.

['Pol Pinoy']

11/11/2017 0:00

https://adobochronicles.com/2015/11/11/golden-state-warriors-nba-champs-to-celebrate-laglag-bala/?share=email

Adobo Chronicles

Find Out If You Are 'Baog': Signs Of Infertility In Men and Women

TestosteroneDHEAProlactinEstrogenErectile dysfunction (ED)Low sperm count (oligospermia)Abnormal sperm shape (teratozoospermia)Abnormal or poor sperm movement (asthenozoospermia)Vas Deferens blockage-varicoceles or STD damageImmobile sperm (necrozoospermia - when the sperm do not move at all: the sperm may be dead, partially alive or alive but does not move)Abnormal sperm productionGenetic disordersRetrograde ejaculationPhysical or structural abnormalities such as undescended testicle.Vasectomy reversal- Up to 70% of men with vasectomy develop antisperm antibodies.Being unable to conceive a child or infertility is probably a couple's worst problem. Producing offspring is the one biological feat that literally keeps the human race's numbers up.Though some settle for adoption once they find out they're unable to have kids, it's undeniable that couples prefers having a child of their own body.The ultimate sign that someone is infertile (or in Filipino terms: baog), is when someone was still unable to conceive after so many attempts. But what are the other symptoms? The answers to that question is what we listed below:A normal cycle will last up to 28 days, sometimes with an extra seven days. If your period occurs more frequently than every 21 days or lasts longer than 8 days, that means you have irregular menstruation.Here are the symptoms of irregular menstruation:- Absent menstruation (amenorrhea)- Short (less than 21 days)- Long (over 35 days)- Heavy or long menstruation- Dysmenorrhea (painful menstruation)- Short menstruation time- Very pale menstruation- Clotty or very dark purple/black menstruation-- Mid-cycle bleedingAn imbalance in hormones can cause irregular menstrual cycles among other reproductive issues in your body. Hormone levels determine the level of your libido so if this comes to imbalance, you'll have low libido or interest in mating.The increase or decrease of any of these hormones may unbalance your internal chemical makeup, leading to infertility:- Progesterone- Estrogen- Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)- Luteinizing Hormone (LH)- Androgens for example, DHEA, Testosterone- Thyroid hormones- ProlactinThe chance of infertility increases with your age. Women over the age of 35 may experience decrease in fertility.Like females, males can also experience certain hormonal imbalances. The number one hormonal imbalances with men are issues with testosterone and estrogen. Other health related problems, such as poor diet and poor lifestyle choices, are the most common reason for hormonal imbalance as well as low sperm count.Common signs of hormonal imbalance in men are low libido, abnormal hair growth, and erectile dysfunction.Erectile dysfunction is inability to maintain an erection during sexual arousal or activity. This is commonly found in men as they age – especially if the man is 40 years old and over. If the erection cannot be sustained, then ejaculation may not happen. If you have a lasting erectile dysfunction, then it’s probably time to see a doctor.The most common hormonal imbalance in men:Sperm Count, Health & Delivery Issues include:Share this informative article to your friends and love ones. With a simple share, you can help.

['Vic Patnugot']

02/01/2017 0:00

http://pinoynewsblogger.blogspot.com/2017/05/find-out-if-you-are-baog-signs-of.html

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Quezon City Mayor Herbert Bautista Flies To Bicol To Help Typhoon Victims

Vice President Leni Robredo, fresh from her vacation in the United States, visited the victims of a residential fire along NIA Road in Quezon City yesterday for a much-needed photo oppportunity. The Office of the Vice President boasted that she had come to the fire scene directly from the airport.At the same time, Robredo announced she will be coordinating efforts to help the fire victims and allow them to stay put in the burned neighborhood.Her statement directly contradicts that of Quezon City Mayor Herbert Bautista who said it is best to relocate victims to a safer, less accident-prone area. Bautista also noted that the creekside neighborhood is a breeding ground for dengue and tetanus.Reacting to Robredo’s visit and statement, Bautista asked, “How will she be able to coordinate the housing needs of the victims when she had already resigned her cabinet position as housing czar? And what motivated her to visit the Quezon City fire victims instead of the typhoon victims rendered homeless in her own city of Naga in the Bicol region?”“If that’s the case, I will fly to Bicol to personally help the typhoon victims since Robredo doesn’t seem to care about them,” Bautista added.Bautista for VP and Housing Secretary. Robredo for Quezon City Mayor!

['Pol Pinoy']

02/01/2017 0:00

https://adobochronicles.com/2017/01/02/quezon-city-mayor-herbert-bautista-flies-to-bicol-to-help-typhoon-victims/

Adobo Chronicles

EDWARD SNOWDEN IS U.S. FLAG BEARER AT 2014 WINTER OLYMPICS

another stickler in the hot and cold diplomatic relations between the U.S. and Russia.In justifying its selection, the Olympic Committee said that regardless of the charges against him, Snowden represents the true spirit of strength, courage and perseverance which are among the prime ideals of Olympic sports. The Committee also admitted that using a controversial and recognizable figure like Snowden would generate a lot of buzz and would add to the popularity of the U.S. Olympic team. It is also part of the USNOC’s continuing strategy at cost savings. “Since Snowden is already in Russia,” we won’t have to pay for any travel expenses,” a USNOC spokesperson said.

['Pol Pinoy']

07/01/2017 0:00

https://adobochronicles.com/2014/01/07/edward-snowden-is-u-s-flag-bearer-at-2014-winter-olympics/

Adobo Chronicles

Actual CCTV Footage of Davao Night Market Blast uploaded on the internet.

A CCTV Footage taken during the night of the explosion in Davao Night Market was uploaded on the internet by a Facebook user Les Berg.The 1 minute CCTV footage shows the actual explosion in the night market that killed several people on the spot.Some people already uploaded the video on the internet, but according to Netizen Karlo Alexie Puerto, the CCTV footage was uploaded Illegally and he asked the Netizens to stop spreading the CCTV footage.“That’s an illegally uploaded video of our CCTV footage submitted to authorities for investigation. The original uploader has deleted the video” Karlo Alexie said to our source.The video is spreading like a wildfire on Facebook and some people who already saw the video also shared it to their friends on the internet.Karlo Alexie and his friends is already cooperating with other uploader of the CCTV footage.

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2016-09-04 22:50:08+08:00

https://pinoytrending.altervista.org/actual-cctv-davao-night-market-blast-uploaded-internet/

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Asian Americans Protest New TV Series Featuring Daniel Dae Kim As Lead

When NBC announced a few weeks ago that it has picked up a new sitcom about an American widower who takes in a mail-order bride from the Philippines to help raise his daughters, the Asian American community protested. The rest is history, as NBC had cancelled the show.Now, CBS is developing a new legal drama that centers around a Korean American lawyer.“Exhibit A” is the newest series project of Alexi Hawley (Castle co-showrunner), Daniel Dae Kim (Hawaii Five-o co-star), and Ben Silverman (Jane The Virgin producer). The series, written by Hawley, is adapted from the South Korean drama hit “My Lawyer, Mr. Jo,” and will feature a Korean-American lawyer as the lead. The premise of the show follows the journey of the Korean-American prosecutor from disgrace to redemption as he works with an idealistic attorney to fight for the underdogs of Los Angeles.Korean American Daniel Dae Kim will play the lead role, certainly a first in U.S. television history (outside of action drama).Immediately after the CBS announcement, Asian American community leaders across the U.S. protested and demanded that the network kill the show.“It’s non-stereotypical and very offensive to the Asian American community,” said one Asian American community leader who requested anonymnity. “Why can’t they come up with a more realistic show that would feature a Korean American owner of a dry cleaning shop or grocery store,” he asked.Damned if you do, damned if you don’t.

['Pol Pinoy']

15/10/2016 0:00

https://adobochronicles.com/2016/10/15/asian-americans-protest-new-tv-series-featuring-daniel-dae-kim-as-lead/?share=email

Adobo Chronicles

Nandine Lustre's Dark Singit Sparks Debate on Social Media

tongueeaterYes, you read that right. Apparently, we live in a time where a celebrity's groin can start debates online. The world is full of wonders is it not?Actress Nandine Lustre posted several posted on her Facebook page and it quickly gained attention from her followers. It was gaining the usual praises at first until someone pointed out that dark spot on her groin.Soon, "you look so good" comments were turning to "ang itim ng singit mo" quicker than the time your boyfriend takes to reach climax. Now, long threads about Nandine's dark singit is in every comment sections wherever the said photos are posted and reposted.Let's see the photos in question, shall we?Yup. It is dark down there. But why should we care? She's morena. Brown women tend to have dark groins. I know that many of us Filipinos take fair and light skin complexion as a beauty standard even though we're brown people. The whiter you are, the more ganda/pogi points you will have, right? Wrong. Seriously, that needs to change.Remember this, you may have lighter or fairer singit than hers but it is Nandine Lustre's singit James Reid will be coming home to tonight and not yours. Because sexy singit is in theeye of thebeholder.

['Vic Patnugot']

2016-05-02 22:20:44+00:00

http://pinoynewsblogger.blogspot.com/2018/03/nandine-lustres-dark-singit-sparks.html

Pinoy News Blogger

Desperation Time for Duterte Rivals and Critics

We are now just less than a week from the Philippine Presidential elections and the fever amongst the electorate has reached temperatures as high as the heatwave currently plaguing the nation. Passions from different camps flare in all directions, making even the most civilized and educated amongst us act like crazy sports fanatics cheering for their team and defending them to the hilt. The frontrunner, Presidential candidate Mayor Rodrigo Duterte, has swept the nation like a tsunami. He is widely expected to win the Presidency next week and his rivals and critics have been throwing mud as well as the proverbial kitchen sink at him in acts of desperation hoping to pull Duterte down as they approach the finish line.In the Philippines, politicians with lots of money and properties are usually frowned upon. There is a presumption that such riches are ill-gotten as the salaries of politicians are meager. Although it is quite illogical to automatically make the jump from riches to corruption, I can’t really blame the Filipino people for falling into the Non sequitur fallacy. The Philippines has been plagued by corruption for a long time and it has always been considered as one of the most corrupt countries in the world outside of war ravaged lawless third world countries with totalitarian regimes like in certain African nations. In fact, even under the rule of the current administration headed by President Benigno Aquino III (PNoy) who many have believed to be an honest and incorruptible leader, the Philippines was perceived to have become more corrupt by global watchdogs such as Transparency International. The people have become angry and fed up with the politicians ruling the country. Genuine change has become the most important issue in this election. Platform of governance and specific economic recovery roadmaps have taken a backseat behind voter frustration and anger. This has paved the way for the rise of Asia’s political Donald Trump – Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte.Last week, one of the perpetual bottom dwellers in in the polls, Vice Presidential candidate Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV, has released a couple of bombshells in hopes of pulling down Duterte. Trillanes alleges that Duterte has hundreds of millions in the bank (even up to Php2.4 Billion in bank transactions) as well as 41 properties under his and his family’s name. This is a classic yellow attack job just like what was used against former CJ Corona. In Corona’s case, the yellow mob, through the Ombudsman and the Commission on Audit, made it appear that Corona has illegally amassed an obscene amount in US dollars throughout nine years. But instead of basing their claim on Corona’s balance, they based it on “bank transactions”. This means that they added all the debit and credit entries for each of the transactions Corona made throughout 9 years. (e.g. A deposit of Php500 and a withdrawal of Php500 would make you have Php1,000 in the bank, as per the government’s calculations.) This is exactly how Trillanes is making it appear that Duterte is a billionaire crook. Trillanes is feeding the public the thought that Duterte, with the meager salary of a City Mayor, could not have accumulated billions of pesos – hence, Duterte must be corrupt. In Corona’s case, it turned out to be Corona’s savings when he was still a private lawyer, proceeds of sales of property that was part of the inheritance of his wife, and the savings of her daughters and son commingled with his account in order to command a higher interest rate. But the yellow mob is not exactly known for playing fair and honest. The name of the game for them is to poison the well and condition the minds of the people into believing their propaganda. Duterte appears to be being attacked in a very similar fashion.With regards to the 41 properties Trillanes alleged Duterte to have, we may recall how the yellow mob did a number on CJ Corona. The Land Registration Authority, claimed that their records show that Corona had 45 real estate properties. It turned out that most of these 45 properties were not in Corona’s name but either in a namesake’s name or which the Corona had already sold long before. Corona, it turned out, only actually owned just five properties! In a similar fashion, Trillanes alleges that Duterte owns 41 properties but it is turning out to be another smear. In one of the alleged properties, Trillanes included the property of a person not related to Presidential candidate Duterte. It turns out that a person named Gian Paulo Duterte, who is a dentist in Cagayan De Oro, owns the said property. In addition, the Land Registration Authority confirmed that four of the properties had been sold to new owners yet Trillanes still included these in his count.Trillanes, in his desperate attempt to make candidate Duterte and his family look excessively rich, was so quick to announce to the media his large count for candidate Duterte’s properties that he failed to realize that he just gave his case a big blow. If he were to file a case against Duterte in a Court of Law, bringing all his evidence and allegations with him, his testimony would be weakened by the legal maxim Falsus in Uno, Falsus in Omnibus. So if Trillanes lied about Duterte’s alleged Php211 million pesos (or even billions of pesos) or his 41 properties, could he also be lying about the rest of his allegations against him? The credibility of Trillanes, as an accuser in this case, can rightfully be doubted. Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago (another Presidential aspirant in this year’s elections) said during the Corona impeachment trial:“Once the court is convinced that one panel has been foisting a fake document on the court, the court will then justify indulging the disputable presumption that if one panel has been lying on one particular, then he has been lying on all particulars and will have to disbelieve everything that the panel offers in evidence.”But of course all these principles are not important to yellow attack dogs such as Trillanes. Never mind how evidence for their allegations were obtained (violating Bank secrecy law), the smear has now been presented in the court of public opinion. Again, very much like how PNoy and his minions have smeared the late former Chief Justice of the Philippines Renato Corona during his impeachment back in 2012, Trillanes has poisoned the well with his allegations and has shifted the burden of proof to the accused (a special form of the logical fallacy that appeals to ignorance).Last week at a rally in Daet, Camarines Norte, Duterte showed a bank statement from the bank where Trillanes accused him of having some Php211 million. The bank statement revealed that Duterte only has Php27,000, contrary to the millions he was alleged to have. As mentioned previously, the 41 properties alleged by Trillanes is also not accurate. The Bank of the Philippine Islands (the bank where Duterte was supposed to have hundreds of millions of pesos and billions in “bank transactions”), through its representative Jose Teodoro Limcaoco, issued a statement:“I don’t know where Sen. Trillanes got his information, but the graphic posted by the Philippine Daily Inquirer showing alleged credits, that is not a BPI document.”So as it stands, these are the relevant facts:1. Duterte having hundreds of millions (even billions) in the bank is merely an allegation or accusation at this point.2. The claim by Trillanes of Duterte owning 41 properties is inaccurate.3. BPI has stated that the evidence presented by Trillanes is not a BPI document.4. Corruption is a crime in the Philippines.5. In criminal cases, the burden of proof is on the accuser (or the prosecution), and they must establish that fact beyond a reasonable doubt. (So technically speaking, Duterte doesn’t have anything to do and he doesn’t have to make his detractors’ fishing expedition easy for them.)6. Falsus in Uno, Falsus in Omnibus is a legal maxim used to impeach opposing witnesses in court: the principle discredits the rest of their testimony if it is without corroborationAny conclusions based on the facts given are premature at this point, have no legal weight, and are merely noise.Would the facts enumerated bring sanity and level-headedness amongst the political camps in the Philippines? Would these facts convince the anti-Duterte folks to take a pause on their smear drive to let the legal process take place, ensuring that if Duterte is indeed a crook as they allege him to be, he will be accountable to his crimes and punished accordingly instead of merely being hanged in the media? I highly doubt it since it is also a fact that Duterte is looking more and more likely to be the next President of the Philippines (according to the polls with less than 1 week to go before the elections). Desperate times call for desperate measures and it appears that Duterte’s rivals, as well as Duterte’s critics, are getting desperate by the minute.(Image taken from kami.com.ph)

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2016-05-02 22:20:44+00:00

https://www.getrealphilippines.com/2016/05/desperation-time-duterte-rivals-critics/#comments

Get Real Philippines

Filipinos have a President, a real President, one that they are proud of

I finally feel that I need to speak up.There has been much in the press lately about newly elected Philippine President Duterte. Most of what is said focuses on his policies toward the illegal drug problem, and his direct (to put it mildly) comments to other national leaders, particularly to US leaders. The world's press responds with concern, even alarm. In the Philippines, he is immensely popular. As an American who has lived here in the Philippines for 30+ years, I think I understand why.Allow me to explain. First of all, the facts. 1) Americans almost never take culture and other cultures' viewpoints and values into consideration. Almost never. That explains nonsense foreign policy and constant misunderstanding. 2) Americans are one thing; the American government is something different. Generally speaking, Americans are liked here. Generally speaking, the American government is grossly arrogant and condescending, and is often despised because of it. 3) Other nations and cultures, in this case the Philippines, are fed up because of #1 and #2.Along comes a man like President Duterte. He is not a "ruling class politician". He tells it like it is, no political gibberish. He identifies problems and tackles them head-on. He knows where he is going, and doesn't waste time dancing with the stars. And he is not afraid. He is going after the illegal drug trade, which means going after politicians and large segments of law enforcement and military. He is going after chronic problems that have been perpetuated by established political practices that served only the masters and not the nation.Fiipinos have a President, a real President, one that they are proud of. And rightly so.He is engaging China, not challenging China. He has to. It's the largest nation on earth, only 400 miles away, has a massive army, and pretty much controls the economy of SE Asia. Why not depend on the Philippines own 'relational intelligence' and the art of negotiation, of which Filipinos are masters?No more is the day that the nation says, "We are suffocating under a blanket of drug addiction, corruption, a government that doesn't care - and we can't do anything about it." Yes, the Philippines can do something about it. The national attitude has changed in only weeks. The nation is standing, is standing on it's own, and is looking at other nations eye-to-eye. Peers. A sovereign nation among sovereign nations.Then along comes a few international organizations and the press: "You can't do that - respect the rule of law!" Then comes the American President (see #2 above) saying the same thing. Well, whose rule of law are we talking about? (see #1 above) Missed bomb runs in Afghanistan are just "collateral damage", but a fierce fight against crime is a violation of human rights? So President Duterte calls the American President on his hypocrisy and arrogance. Filipinos cheer. They have a President who demands respect as an equal.Just today, after more statements about President Duterte's anti-crime actions and human rights, the Philippine Foreign Minister says, "[The Philippines} cannot forever be the little brown brothers of America." The CNN writer commented, "The phrase is used in the Philippines to refer to people that are trying to act like they're American." What a laugh - that's the equivalent of believing 'the finger' is really a Hawaiian peace sign. That's what Foreign Minister Yasay was saying: "Stop looking down on the Philippines, stop treating us as inferiors, stop telling us what to do, and while you're at it, go take a long walk on a short pier." But, being Filipino (masters of relational intelligence), he said it in a nice, diplomatic way - so much so that the audience probably did not realize what he was really saying (see #1 above).Filipinos cheer again. "We are a sovereign nation. We can and will clean up our problems. We will take our rightful place among the nations that we should have taken a long time ago. All we ask for is a little respect. treat us as brothers - equal brothers."I feel really good about living here.(PS - When Mr. Duterte's term is finished in 2022, can we Americans borrow him for a while?)-----------------------John Parsons as posted on Facebook

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2018-06-13 00:10:12+00:00

https://grpshorts.blogspot.com/2016/09/fiipinos-have-president-real-president.html#comments

GRPundit

Here is why #LabanLeni Robredo is afraid of the Presidential Electoral Tribunal...

This is what I read from "a plot to steal the Vice-Presidency".It is to preempt the Supreme Court sitting as the Presidential Electoral Tribunal's decision. It is to force the SC-PET into deciding in her favor. It is to poison the well so that there will be only one acceptable result.They will accept a favorable decision from the PET. But if the PET finds that she benefited from electoral fraud, they will protest and claim that she was cheated and that the Vice-Presidency is being stolen from her.It won't matter if an honest recount shows that she lost. Even today, Yellow supporters already claim that the SC has already been coerced and corrupted. They will never accept a decision against Robredo no matter how concrete the evidence is.Why is Robredo afraid of the PET? They have a copy of the protest. They have a copy of the evidence against her. They probably know that the evidence is strong against her.So they resort to taking it to media, painting a picture of being oppressed, and playing to the emotions of her supporters. We've all seen this from the Yellow before.For them, there are only two outcomes:1. Robredo is the rightfully elected Vice-President2. The SC was bought to steal the Vice-Presidency from Robredo.My mistake, that's only one possible outcome.-----------------------Rodrigo Basa as posted on Facebook

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12/02/2017 0:00

https://grpshorts.blogspot.com/2016/12/here-is-why-labanleni-robredo-is-afraid.html

GRPundit

Why Manny Pacquiao can still win an election despite his homophobic slur

Manny Pacquiao is in an unenviable position right now. He has just faced all sorts of backlash in response to his statement that “homosexuals are worse than animals.” Nike has recently dropped their contract with him. His Senate run seems in peril. To the LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender) community in the Philippines, all seems right with the world now.The single greatest icon of Pinoy Pride is now indelibly cast as a homophobe. It’s the end of the world!Or is it?If one evaluates the prevailing mood based primarily on the social media activity, one will get the conclusion that Manny Pacquiao is finished in the Philippines. Reception to him and his actions, including his “apology”, has been dominantly negative. The cat simply cannot be put back in the bag anymore.The question is, however, does the sentiment on social media necessarily represent that of the majority of the Philippines?Despite attempts by the social media crowd to portray itself as liberal, progressive, and all that stuff, Filipino society largely still remains ignorant, intolerant, conservative, stubbornly attached to their bibles, and generally apathetic and uncaring of what “hipsters” think.In other words, the numbers just don’t add up.The “hipsters” or “activists” are now busy engaging in a campaign to convince the rest of the Philippines not to vote for Pacquiao because of his stance against the gay community, his stance against the RH bill, and his general lack of qualifications for any government post, for that matter.Since when, however, did Filipinos ever use platforms or positions held by candidates in order to evaluate whom they’ll vote for? Filipinos vote with their heart, their feet, and their stomach. In other words, they’ll go for the one who makes them feel good, and will have some sort of “compensation” for them in exchange for their troubles.It’s all about numbers. Manny Pacquiao has them in his favor. To millions of Filipinos, he is the single source of Pinoy Pride that props up any semblance of “self-esteem” they have. To millions of Filipinos, he is the Pambansang Ninong (National Godfather) who will bestow on them and share with them the fruits of all his winnings. To millions of Filipinos he is an icon not just for his boxing skills, but for standing by his religious beliefs in the face of criticism against them.The gay community and the “activists”, quite simply, do not. To millions of Filipinos, gays and other LGBT’s have no moral ascendancy simply because the Bible says so. It doesn’t help that, as some in social media have pointed out, among those who have spoken out against Manny, Vice Ganda of ABS-CBN gives off a hypocritical vibe because of his past jokes focusing on GMA reporter Jessica Soho.If I were Manny, I would simply paint myself as a victim of “religious persecution”, and as a victim of a conspiracy by the “mayaman hipsters” to impose their beliefs on the masa. And it will work. It is a ploy Manny can use to get the numbers to virtually guarantee and secure his seat in the Senate.If Manny starts losing all his other contracts, where do you think he’ll get the money to continue being the Pambansang Ninong?If Manny Pacquiao wins – and he most likely will – the Filipino people, through him, will be sending an undeniably indelible message to gays and to all the “activists”:That those who criticized and castigated Pacquiao can all go to hell, (the Bible, somehow, somewhere, supposedly says they will anyway) and;They can all go f*ck themselves. (which is, to the ignorant and “uneducated”, what gays essentially do)It will be the ultimate irony to see that the actions of these so-called “activists” will in fact accelerate the very thing that they don’t want to happen. Despite their “progressiveness”, the Philippines will most likely continue its further slide into backwardness. All because of the noise they made.[Photo courtesy: The Telegraph]

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2016-02-18 00:21:46+00:00

https://www.getrealphilippines.com/2016/02/why-manny-pacquiao-can-still-win-an-election-despite-his-homophobic-slur/#comments

Get Real Philippines

GOOGLE ANNOUNCES PRESCRIPTION GOOGLE GLASS

Imagine being an owner of a Google glass, when in fact, you already wear prescription glasses or contact lenses for being far-sighted. This makes Google’s latest innovation not only impractical but also unfashionable.When Google first unveiled Google glass, the American Society of Opthalmology threatened to sue the Silicon Valley technology giant for unfair business practice and discrimination.In an impromptu announcement over the July 4th weekend, Google founder and CEO Larry Page said that Google is poised to unveil the prescription version of its newest baby in the next two weeks. Asked by The Adobo Chronicles how much the prescription Google glass would cost, Page said it would not be more than $1,500 plus the normal cost of prescription lenses. Scratch proof and anti-reflective options would be extra.Upon learning about the prescription version of Google glass, LensCrafters immediately asked Google that it be the exclusive distributor of the product, assuring Page that it will keep its promise to its customers of “glasses made in an hour.”

['Pol Pinoy']

06/07/2016 0:00

https://adobochronicles.com/2013/07/06/google-announces-prescription-google-glass/

Adobo Chronicles

SUPREME COURT JUSTICE SONIA SOTOMAYOR ADMITS BEING A CLOSETED CONSERVATIVE

The U.S. Supreme Court just handed down an order staying a Utah lower court’s decision recognizing that the Constitution forbids marriage discrimination . Though Utah requested that Justice Sonia Sotomayor issue the stay on her own, the Court’s order indicates that she referred the decision to the full Court. No justice indicated a dissent, although that does not necessarily mean that all nine justices would have granted the stay.Today’s decision which put same-sex marriages in Utah on hold, upset many in the lgbt community and activists in the marriage equality movement, especially because they always thought that Sotomayor, an Obama appointee, was an ally and considered her one of the radical justices on the Supreme Court.In a statement issued late today, Sotomayor admitted that she is actually a closeted conservative and that she regrets having misled those in the U.S. Senate who voted for her confirmation thinking she was pro-women’s rights, pro-gay rights, pro-abortion, and pro-everything radical.The presumptive lgbt lead organization, the Human Rights Campaign, is still crafting its response to the Sotomayor announcement. Stay tuned.

['Pol Pinoy']

06/01/2017 0:00

https://adobochronicles.com/2014/01/06/supreme-court-justice-sonia-sotomayor-admits-being-a-closted-conservative/

Adobo Chronicles

BINAY, ROXAS, UNVEIL PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN FREEBIES

the tsinelas (flip flops).It wouldn’t cost a whole lot for Roxas to make the tsinelas his campaign give-away. His wife, broadcaster Korina Sanchez, has a huge leftover inventory from a previous campaign promoting her television program, “Rated K”. And it is the perfect color symbolizing Roxas’ Liberal Party: yellow!

['Pol Pinoy']

30/07/2018 0:00

https://adobochronicles.com/2015/07/30/binay-roxas-unveil-presidential-campaign-freebies/#respond

Adobo Chronicles

Donald Trump’s Border Wall Finds A Supporter In Philippines’ Vice President

Not everyone is against U.S. President Donald Trump’s campaign promise and vision to build a great wall along the U.S.-Mexico border.Philippines’ Vice President Leni Robredo like’s Trump’s idea as a way to permanently protect Filipinos living in and around her country’s most active volcano, Mayon.The almost perfect-cone mountain has gone into active mode again, erupting several times in the last few weeks and posing danger to residents because of its lava flow.During her visit to the residents affected by the volcanic eruption, Robredo told reporters that she will propose to build a great wall around the volcano to protect, once and for all, the residents from the effects of Mayon’s eruptions.”It’s time we came up with a permanent solution to this frequent problem,” Robredo told The Adobo Chronicles.Earlier, the VP also brought up the idea of pouring concrete into the volcano’s crater to permanently seal it and prevent it from future eruptions.

['Pol Pinoy']

26/01/2018 0:00

https://adobochronicles.com/2018/01/26/donald-trumps-border-wall-finds-a-supporter-in-philippines-vice-president/#respond

Adobo Chronicles

Move Over, Low-Carb Diet, Here Comes The Low-Carbon Diet

Danish researchers at the University of Copenhagen looking at the effects of global warming have uncovered a startling phenomenon involving diet and nutrition.The researchers found that high levels of carbon dioxide (CO2) in humans causes weight gain, and sometimes, obesity.Researcher Lars-Georg Hersoug stumbled on a weird anomaly while studying cardiovascular health and obsesity. Over a 22-year period, both thin and fat people put on weight, and the increase was proportionally the same.CO2 appears to make our blood more acidic, which influences our brain to want to eat more. Hersoug surmised that excess CO2 in the atmosphere might be affecting hormones in the brain known as orexin neurons. Orexins stimulate eating, wakefulness and energy expenditure.Danish researchers at the University of Copenhagen conducted further testing. Under controlled conditions, men with the greater amount of CO2 in their blood ate 6 percent more food than men in climate rooms with less CO2.The Danish findings prompted Weight Watchers and other diet experts to throw out the popular low-carb diet and replace it with low-carbon diet.The low-carbon diet does not involve any special food intake or avoidance of any food items or ingredients. Rather, it promotes the use of surgical face masks , 24 hours a day, to avoid exposure to excessive amounts of carbon dioxide, which ultimately will reduce food cravings.Have scientists found the key to reducing both global warming and obesity?

['Pol Pinoy']

29/03/2016 0:00

https://adobochronicles.com/2016/03/29/move-over-low-carb-diet-here-comes-the-low-carbon-diet/

Adobo Chronicles

Leonen criticizes Sereno: She should not be the first to cause public shame of her colleagues

Associate Justice Marvic Leonen is one of the justices who voted against the quo warranto petition against former Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno.However, it didn’t stop Leonen from criticizing Sereno for the statements that she released during the light of the ouster moves against her.According to chapter XI of the dissenting opinion of Justice Leonen he said that Sereno should be carefully weighed her public statements including her claim that the ouster moves against her was an attack on the entire judiciary.“Unfortunately, in her efforts to save her tenure of public office she held as a privilege, this nuance relating to this Court’s role in the constitutional democracy may have been lost on the respondent. She may have created too much of a political narrative which elided her own accountability and backgrounded her responsibilities as a member of this Court,” Leonen said.“Ideally, a justice must be slow to make public statements, alays careful that the facts before her may not be the entire reality. The conclusion that the initial effort to hold her to account for her acts was an attack on the entire judiciary itself should have been a judgment that should have been carefully weighed. It was unfortunate that this seemed to have created the impression that she rallied those in political movements with their own agenda, tolerating attacks on her colleagues in social and traditional media,” he added.The associate justice also said that Sereno as the leader of the Supreme Court “should not be the first to cause public shame and humiliation of her colleagues and the institution she represents”Leonen also pointed out that the claim of Sereno that the administration wanted her to be out of the Supreme Court because of her position was “belied” by her voting record in the court.He listed down several administration policies which Sereno didn’t opposed, including the Lagman v. Medialdea, Padilla v. Congress and Baguilat v. Alvarez.Photo: Supreme Court“If true, the claim that the present status quo caused her difficulties to her position is, therefore, puzzling.” Leonen said.However, in his Twitter account, Leonen still insisted that despite that the former Chief Justice failed their expectations, using quo warranto as the way to oust an impeachable officer is a “legal abomination”.He also told law students to do not lose their soul and encouraged them to study.In the vote of 8-6 Sereno has been kicked out of the Supreme Court on Monday.

['View All Posts Pinoytrending']

2018-05-13 04:24:43+08:00

https://pinoytrending.altervista.org/leonen-blames-serenos-politicizing-efforts-may-created-much-political-narrative-elided-accountability/

Pinoytrending Altervista

New Philippine Ambassador To The U.N. Hopes To Hone His English Language Skills

Former lawmaker and television host Teodoro “Teddyboy” Locsin Jr. has accepted his appointment as the Philippines’ ambassador to the United Nations (UN), Malacañang said Sunday.As the new UN ambassador, Locsin will be able to improve on his English and other language skills as he interacts with other dignitaries from across the globe.Locsin is not particularly keen on his own national language, Tagalog, which he has described as “bullshitty” and “useless a tongue for debate.” His comments came right after the Philippine presidential debate earlier this year, in which he criticized some candidates for speaking in Tagalog.Locsin has conducted his television show in English, albeit in a heavy accent. But he hopes to hone his English skills during his stint as Philippine ambassador to the UN.

['Pol Pinoy']

18/09/2016 0:00

https://adobochronicles.com/2016/09/18/new-philippine-ambassador-to-the-u-n-hopes-to-hone-his-english-language-skills/

Adobo Chronicles

VICE PRESIDENT JEJOMAR BINAY’S GRAND PLAN IF ELECTED PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES

will be connected by a high-speed railway system that would put Japan to shame.When completed, the Pan-Philippine High-Speed Railway System will become the world’s longest, fastest and scenic mode of mass transportation.President Aquino’s mantra is “Tuwid na Daan,” (straight path), in reference to his anti-corruption campaign. For Binay, it will be “Liku-Likong Daan” (crooked path), but via bullet trains.

['Pol Pinoy']

11/07/2018 0:00

https://adobochronicles.com/2015/07/11/vice-president-jejomar-binays-grand-plan-if-elected-president-of-the-philippines/

Adobo Chronicles

Filipinos are today re-living the Yellow "Opposition" scam of the 1980s

What’s going on now in the Duterte admin is like a replay of how the yellows and the US engineered Marcos’s downfall, except this time, Pinoys have their eyes wide open.It’s like God is letting us relive what went on in 1983-86, so we will know what happened outside the one-sided yellow narrative we’ve been taught to believe for 30 years.For example, word has it that Leila de Lima was seen at the US embassy visa interview section a day or so ago, a short while before she announced that she was going to the US and Germany to speak at some international human rights conference.Guess who is the biggest financier of these international human rights organizations who organize these conferences?If De Lima was processing her visa only a few days before her departure, it’s very possible this trip and speaking engagement were arranged at the last minute.She’s so badly covered in sh*t now after the testimonies of Ronnie Dayan and Kerwin Espinosa, so the international “human rights” overlords have to conduct an emergency rescue operation to hose her down with an award and speaking engagement to salvage her reputation.There’s just one problem: they’re still operating with a 1986 paradigm, when it’s already 2016. Using the “glamor” of international “humanitarian” organizations and giant media networks to brainwash the masses is way past its sell-by date in the internet age.When De Lima goes and does her speech, Pinoys will see just how clueless these international “humanitarian” organizations really are. They’ll see that these organizations are no different from theNGOs and party-list groups in the PHL who exist only to promote their patrons’ interests, except they operate on a global scale.I’m glad Pinoys are finally growing up and realizing why other countries have pushed for the dismantling of the global political establishment.In the future, when President Duterte talks about a new world order, we won’t be as shocked anymore. It’s really no different from the Brits voting to leave the EU because they realized the people toying with their fates there were useless.-----------------------This is a GRP Featured Comment. Join the discussion

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2018-11-01 00:05:04+00:00

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GRPundit

Guests at Kuwait Royal Wedding Received Diamond Rings as Souvenirs

Photo credit: Twitter/CarbonatedTVIn most ordinary weddings, the guests are the ones who give the newly weds gifts. It's the other way around for the Emir's grandson and the daughter of well known businessman in Kuwait. Not only they gave their guests gifts, they gave them diamond rings. Lucky guests!The grandiose wedding venue was decorated mostly by white tapestries studded by sparkling stones albeit also as expensive as diamonds. There's also overflowing cocktail drinks enough to quench the thirst of a desert and expensive well cooked food that can feed thousands of starving homeless kids.It was one of the most lavish celebrations of the year not just because of its grand fairy tale theme but because of the fact that the guests who attended the ceremony went home significantly wealthier than before. Thanks to the diamond rings the royal couple gave them as souvenirs for their wedding.The guests will surely not forget that particular wedding because diamonds are known to enhance memories. That is because, you know, they insanely expensive. But it's just nothing to the couple because they would not go lacking of diamonds. They can just pick the hundreds of diamonds that studded the bride's gown if they feel like their running short of precious gem stones.Did you know that gem stones can do many things including but not limited to, getting engaged and/or married to a supermodel type woman or women depending on the law you are required to follow but mostly depending on the amount and value of the gem stones you have.Rich bachelors recounted in countless social media posts that diamonds and sapphires are the best gem stones if you want to be in a romantic relationship with an insanely-hot-supermodel-type-instagram-famous woman. If you don't have gem stones, a private jet, two mansions at the beach front, a fleet of sports cars, a yacht and a net worth of billions is a good alternative.

['Vic Patnugot']

29/09/2016 0:00

http://pinoynewsblogger.blogspot.com/2017/07/guests-at-kuwait-royal-wedding-received.html

Pinoy News Blogger

Former host of “Mel & Jay” blasts Sen. Bam Aquino: “Why do you assume that we are as s***** as you are.”

Veteran broadcaster who are also known as the former host of the now-defunct talk show “Mel & Jay” Jay Sonza blasted Senator Bam Aquino on his Facebook post Wednesday.Sonza, who’s now retired in working as a broadcaster lambasted Aquino for his statement that most of the Filipinos don’t understand the difference between ‘satire news’ and ‘real news’.During the senate hearing on fake news, Senator Aquino gave an example how the netizens were deceived by satire news sites.He said that netizen’s comments on some satire sites showed that the people thought that the news released by these sites were real.However, when the readers visited the satire site’s about me page, the website owner would admit that they were only publishing articles for fun and not all the information that they were posted were real.These statements of Aquino offended the veteran newscaster and called the senator a ‘silly’ for assuming that Filipinos were stupid enough to not understand what ‘satire’ is.Mr. Sonza said that he don’t really wanted to attack Bam Aquino, but he believe that he must criticize the senator because his salary and monthly allowance came from the taxpayers money.The veteran newscaster explained that he was offended by Aquino’s statement because its like that the Senator meant that the Filipino netizens were stupid to be deceived by satire news sites.This is the whole post of Jay Sonza against Sen. Bam Aquino:**** ka ba Bam Aquino?Ba’t mo sasabihing hindi kami nakakaintindi ng satire.Huwag mo kaming idamay sa kabobohan puwede ba. Why do you assume that we are as s***** as you are.Ayaw kitang patulan, kaya lang taong bayan (kami) ang nagpapasuweldo sa iyo. Bukod sa suweldo mo may monthly allowance ka pa na P2,000,000.00.With all these privileges, you have the temerity to call as names, the very people you pledged to serve..SHAME ON YOU!Source:

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2017-10-04 21:14:30+08:00

https://pinoytrending.altervista.org/former-host-mel-jay-blasts-sen-bam-aquino-assume-stupid/

Pinoytrending Altervista

What’s The Real Deal With Photo Of Nuns Praying Over VP Leni Robredo?

It’s been viewed many times over the Internet — this powerful photo of Filipino nuns praying over Vice President Leni Robredo in front of the official VP seal.But apparently what netizens saw was a cropped version of the photograph.The Adobo Chronicles obtained a copy of the original photo and we were shocked to see that the nuns were actually not praying over the Vice President.Rather, Leni and the sisters were paying tribute to a framed photo of Adolf Hitler.Heil, heil, the gang’s all here!

['Pol Pinoy']

23/06/2018 0:00

https://adobochronicles.com/2018/06/23/whats-the-real-deal-with-photo-of-nuns-praying-over-vp-leni-robredo/

Adobo Chronicles

CNN THROWS IN THE TOWEL, CONVERTS TO A PARODY NEWS NETWORK

and who wouldn’t — the public appearances and TV images you’ve been seeing of President Barack Obama are a “double.”But don’t panic. CNN’s headline about the Navy SEAL who killed Obama is faux news. We all know that Robert O’Neill who claimed this week that he had been the one who shot and killed the 9/11 mastermind, killed Osama, not Obama, in Pakistan in 2011.CNN Workdwide CEO Jeff Zucker was unapologetic. “It was not an error in accuracy,” he said, adding that “it was part of our initial broadcast as the new cable parody news network.”In the last several years, the pioneer in 24-hour cable news has been experiencing a sharp decline in ratings and has been unable to fight off the competition from other cable networks like Fox, MSNBC and Al Jazeera.“We are proud of our record as a trendsetter and pioneer, and we are very excited to have been the first to establish a 24-hour parody news network,” Zucker said.CNN is preparing to launch its new logo next week which will read “PNN,” or Parody News Network.

['Pol Pinoy']

09/11/2017 0:00

https://adobochronicles.com/2014/11/09/cnn-throws-in-the-towel-converts-to-a-parody-news-network/#respond

Adobo Chronicles

DUTERTE WANTS PHL TO BE TREATED AS AN EQUAL BY US NOT A SUBORDINATE SAYS AN EXPERT

According to GMA News Online, socio-economic expert Peter Wallace said that President Rodrigo Duterte wants the Philippines to be treated as an equal, not only as a subordinate of any country.“As I interpret what the President is doing, it has been 65 years since we broke away from America as a colony. There’s always been this subservient thinking and he wants to break that," Wallace said."He wants to establish that the Philippines is truly an independent country, independent of anyone, and on equal standing to any other country; even if we’re a small country, equal standing to others,” he added.Wallace is an Australian businessman who came to the Philippines in 1975, he established businesses and because a Filipino citizen in 2015.“I don’t think he has any intention of breaking away from America. I think he will recognize that the relationship is important but it must now be on equal independent basis… That’s what he is trying to achieve,” Wallace said.“I don’t see him as trying to divorce himself from America. That would make no sense, right? He’s just trying to establish an equal partnership and that’s a different thing,” he added.Wallace also defended Duterte’s remarks to US President Barack Obama to “go to hell.”“I think you know, as I said earlier, firstly I am not sure that there is a hell. I don’t think it exists, actually. But again, it’s his manner of speaking, right?" Wallace said."It’s his expressionism. He doesn’t mean for Obama to go to hell, right? It’s just the way he talks, right?” he added.Wallace believes that the people in the White House are smart enough to understand Duterte's statement.“I’m not sure that the foreign community will ever be able to understand it but I think people in the US government will, right? I think the people in the White House are smart enough to know that what he’s saying is not what he intends,” Wallace said.

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18/06/2018 0:00

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Pilipinas Online Updates

FACT CHECK: Mocha Uson received P300K from BBM?

Pero sige, patulan natin.The allegationAccountholder’s Name Account Number Check NumberInitial ObservationsOr maybe because it’s harder to photoshop those parts?2016 PCHC GuidelinesSo what’s the problem?…starting January 4, 2016… checks with INCOMPLETE INFORMATION will no longer be accepted for clearing… When writing a check, necessary information should include the following:a. Date of the Checkb. Name of Payeec. Amount Payable in Figuresd. Amount Payable in Wordse. Signature of the DrawerUPDATE 06 JAN 2016 1130 AM:From a BPI Branch Manager:1. PCHC only processes the clearing of the cheque. PCHC only handles cheques deposited to another bank different from that of drawer. Example: i deposited a BDO cheque issued to me to my BPI account.2. It is not PCHC's responsibility to check whether the payee's name is different from the depositor's name. Example: Payee's Name: Margaux Uson, Depositor's Name: Thinking Pinoy. They do not have access to the details of the depositor.3. That responsibility lies to the depositor's bank. Example, I am a bank manager of a BPI branch, our job is to make sure that the payee is the same person as the depositor. We have this "Know your Client" Policy. So if I believe that Margaux Uson is the same person as Margaux Joy Uson for instance, I can allow the deposit especially if it is within my approval limit.DONT FORGET TO SHARE!RELATED POSTS:Just when I thought I was done for the day with my newest article Mainstream Media's love affair with Leni Robredo , I was surprised to discover that various pages have been spreading an image that shows a cheque for Php 300,000, allegedly addressed to Mocha Uson and signed by no less than former Senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos.The photo has been shared by Liberal Party-aligned pages with Oras Na Roxas Na leading the pack.My initial reaction was shock, not for the allegation that Mocha received bribes from BBM, but for the fact it’s hard to believe that Mocha Uson could be bought for so little.A screenshot of the cheque is show below.As we can see, the image shows the cheque amounting to Php 300,000, dated 27 December 2016, addressed to a certain “Margaux Uson”, and bears a signaure similar to the signature found on a 2005 holiday card sent by former Sen. Marcos.All other identifying marks in the check have been redacted, presumably the Silent No More, the original poster.The image lacks information on the following:The name, account number, and check number have been redacted, and I found that absurd. The check, if authentic, would be a direct violation of bank secrecy laws. If it were fake, then it would be a violation of existing libel and forgery laws.Regardless of its authenticity, Silent No More’s administrator has already committed a crime just by publishing the check, so why bother shading those three areas?For one, I could easily rip off a check from somebody else’ check book, blot the identifying arks, then forge the payee name, amount, and signature, then claim whatever.But that kind of reasoning is not sufficient to completely debunk Silent No More’s libelous claim, so here’s one more thing.All cheques have to go through the Philippine Clearing House Corporation (PCHC) for them to be completely processed. That is, cheques can be encashed only if they were prepared in accordance with PCHC guidelines.As we can see from the image above, the payee name written on the cheque “Margaux Uson”, despite Mocha having a pair of first names, i.e. Margaux is not Mocha’s complete first name.Note that the check is dated 27 December 2016.Well, PCHC has been rejecting cheques with incomplete information since January 2016. Let me quote part of existing PCHC guidelines [ PCHC ]:Yes, the payee's name, as seen on the cheque, is incomplete, so per PCHC guidelines, there’s virtually no way that check could have been encashed, as it was dated AFTER January 2016.Nice try, Oras Na Roxas Na, but your administrators lack the requisite neuron count to pull this kind of sh!t off.INCOMPLETE INFORMATION — This means that for a cheque to be processed by PCHC, all information necessary should be indicated. Your claim that the cheque is incomplete because "Margaux Uson" is not Mocha's complete name, I believe is incorrect.But the thing with this cheque is that it doesn't have any sign that it has gone through PCHC Clearing, or same bank clearing. It doesn't also have any sign that it has been encashed.In short, it hasnt been processed yet. Meaning, you're correct that anybody can get any cheque then claim anything most especially if the cheque details are redacted.xoxox [ 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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08/05/2016 0:00

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Thinking Pinoy

Mutual back-scratching: Inday Espina Varona snubs #LeniLeaks then vouches for erroneous "journalism"! @indayevarona

What's the difference between fake news and biased news? The other day, "journalist" Ellen Tordesillas posted about how Leni Robredo May be ousted by way of the Supreme Court ruling on the petition filed by now Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez on the Comelec ruling extending the deadline of the filing of SOCE's as an accomodation for the Liberal Party. Alvarez contends that the Comelec doesn't have the power to do since it's not specified in the Omnibus Election Code. Tordesillas hinted that an adverse ruling would benefit Marcos as the Duterte administration would install him in Robredo's stead.However, it's clear in the constitutional order of succession that in the event of a vacancy in the office of the Vice-President, the President will nominate either a Senator or a Congressman to replace the duly elected Vice-President. The nomination would have to be ratified by a 3/4 vote of both houses of Congress to be valid.Since Marcos ran for Vice-President, he has gone back to being a private citizen after losing the vote to Robredo. The only way Marcos can ascend to the Vice-Presidency is if the Supreme Court, sitting as the Presidential Electoral Tribunal rules in favor of his protest against Robredo.Clearly, there was an intent on Tordesillas' part to deceive the public and draw sympathy to the plight of Robredo. But it is ironic that another journalist, Inday Espina Varona, vouches for the credibility of her colleague when it's clear her story is erroneous. Varona brushed off calls for her to write about the #lekneeleaks controversy last week by claiming it had no basis in fact and was unverifiable. Clearly the fix is in among "journalists" who have become nothing but mercenaries.------------------------RG San Luis as posted on Facebook

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08/05/2016 0:00

https://grpshorts.blogspot.com/2017/01/mutual-back-scratching-inday-espina.html#comments

GRPundit

Donald Trump Woos The Filipino American Vote

Realizing that in order to win in the general elections, presumptive Republican presidential nominee is leaving no stone unturned to reach out to all possible voting blocs, including the Filipino Americans.Filipino Americans have traditionally been socially conservative. In the 2004 U.S. Presidential elections, Republican president George W. Bush won the Filipino American vote over John Kerry by nearly a two-to-one ratio, which followed strong support in the 2000 election. However, in 2008, Filipino Americans voted majority Democratic, with 50% to 58% of the community voting for President Barack Obama and 42% to 46% voting for Senator John McCain. The 2008 election marked the first time that a majority of Filipino Americans voted for a Democrat presidential candidate.Naturally, Trump wants to win back the Filipino American vote.Today, he posted a selfie taken at the penthouse suite of the Trump Towers in New York. In his photo, he is shown gobbling down a bowl of dinuguan, a traditional Filipino dish made of pork and pork blood. In his comment, he said, “I love dinuguan. I love Filipinos, and Filipinos love me!”When asked by his wife Melania what he was eating, Trump said, “chocolate soup.”

['Pol Pinoy']

08/05/2016 0:00

https://adobochronicles.com/2016/05/08/donald-trump-woos-the-filipino-american-vote/#respond

Adobo Chronicles

Leila de Lima’s maniacal rant and walk-out: Pure Gold!

Just finished watching Day 5 of the Senate hearing on EJKs. You can binge-watch the whole thing here if you haven’t seen it. This is TV gold!There’s a lot to say about Leila de Lima’s maniacal rant and walk-out at the end, so if you can’t wait for that, scroll down to #5 below.Meanwhile, let’s review the highlights that led up to De Lima’s emotional rampage.In the Day 5 episode, the Davao policemen that Edgar Matobato accused of being members of the “Davao Death Squad” appeared at the Senate. Matobato was kept in another room and was not inside the session hall while the policemen were cross-examined.The highlights:To save time, the committee skipped the dramatic witness identification that Trillanes wanted to stage, because the Davao policemen already stated that they knew Matobato, since he used to hang around Davao government offices as a security gofer.Trillanes looked pissed. He was desperate to have Matobato say anything correct on TV, literally anything, just to prove his “star witness” is not a complete dud. But Gordon was right—the identification would prove nothing, except the fact that Matobato knows the Davao policemen exist.Dionisio Abude, the cop accused by Matobato of being the head of the DDS, looked more like a dapper Makati Med doctor than a death squad leader. Turns out he was a Pinoy Hero awardee of Cobra Energy Drink, so Cobra got free advertising when he played the Pinoy Hero video on his police accomplishments. Abude also showed news clippings of arrests he made through the years, to show the people he caught were alive. In one instance, he and his team even saved a drug offender from committing suicide after he was caught.Arthur Lascanas, the cop Matobato claimed was very close to Duterte and the one who received kill orders directly from him, is an old, lolo-type guy about to retire. Lascanas said he and Matobato used to be good friends because Matobato helped him broker real estate deals. But Lascanas said he was not Duterte’s best friend as Matobato claimed. Two of Lascanas’s brothers were actually killed in police operations because of their drug-related activities, and his daughter was not accepted by the Davao city hall when she applied for a job. Would this happen if he was the BFF of Duterte?tried to make a big deal about a watch that Lascanas gave Matobato years ago. Lascanas said he couldn’t remember if it was old or new. Trillanes pressed him: old or new? He claimed this “test” would prove Lascanas’s credibility. “Kung relo lang ang basehan ng credibility, parang problema yata yan,” Lascanas said. Everyone in the room laughed. Tama nga naman. But Trillanes kept insisting, so Lascanas said the watch was old to get it over with.Trillanes later produced a receipt showing the watch was new. He said this proved Lascanas was lying, and his “inconsistency” was worse than Matobato’s inconsistencies. In’s kindergarten mind, forgetting what kind of watch you gave someone years ago is worse than forgetting who you murdered, why you murdered them, and who ordered them killed.This is similar to’s “newspaper test” last week, where he claimed Matobato was a credible witness because the bombing incidents he mentioned appeared in newspapers. Trililing’s single-digit IQ failed to grasp that anyone who read those newspapers or watched the news could tell stories about those bombing incidents.Another cop, Jun Ayao, was accused by Matobato of killing Davao journalist Jun Pala. Ayao denied this, saying Pala was actually his friend, and he even helped bring Pala to the hospital the first time someone tried to kill him.Ayao had a revelation of his own. He showed a 2009 affidavit where he narrated an encounter with Leila de Lima who was then conducting her “DDS” investigation in Davao as CHR head. Ayao said De Lima asked about his suspension case, then got his cellphone number. Three days later, she called him, saying she wanted to meet at a discreet place, and someone would be in touch with details. Then, he got calls from someone who more or less offered to fix his case if he testified against then-Mayor Duterte.De Lima said she doesn’t remember meeting or calling Ayao. She denied her 2009 CHR investigation was politically motivated.De Lima set her own butt on fire when she brought up Sali Makdum. “Siempre, itatanggi niyo rin po yon?” she said to the Davao cops in her usual goading, condescending tone.Unfortunately for her, the cops had done their own digging.The Davao cops produced documents from the fiscal’s office in Samal and the NBI which showed Makdum disappeared in November 2000, not 2002 as Matobato claimed. The documents also showed Makdum’s wife blamed Matobato for her husband’s disappearance, and she even filed a kidnap-for-ransom case against him and three of his companions! (Remember, Makdum’s wife and Matobato’s wife are cousins. They know each other. This was no random accusation.)Gordon asked why this was not mentioned until now. De Lima said Matobato actually disclosed the kidnapping case to her when she interviewed him, based on her “extensive” notes.Cayetano asked De Lima when this interview occurred. De Lima said September 2, and another date before September 15, the day Matobato first appeared at the Senate.Lacson asked De Lima why she didn’t do a thorough cross-examination on the kidnapping case when Matobato testified at the Senate. De Lima said she just overlooked it. Both Gordon and Lacson looked skeptical. How could she “overlook” such a critical element that essentially overturns Matobato’s claim that Duterte ordered the killing of Makdum? To begin with, none of the Davao policemen Matobato named in the killing of Makdum were part of the case filed by Makdum’s wife, and one of them, Medina, was not even a policeman yet in 2000 when Makdum disappeared!Gordon asked for Matobato to be brought to the session hall to explain himself, and that was when the second bomb dropped—Trillanes had taken Matobato out of the Senate, claiming it was for security reasons.To make a long story short, a heated argument erupted between Gordon and De Lima, which you can watch starting from 5:28:00 of the video above. Trillanes returned to the Senate and tried to defend De Lima by saying Matobato did mention the kidnapping case, as shown in the transcript. Trililing’s peabrain missed the point as usual.Yes, Matobato mentioned he had a kidnapping case, but he never gave the details of the case in his testimony (why would he? the details would prove he was lying). De Lima, on the other hand, had PRIOR KNOWLEDGE OF THE DETAILS of the case filed by Makdum’s wife, but she kept this to herself. She said nothing while Matobato made wild accusations against President Duterte about the murder of Makdum, for the benefit of the foreign media. This smells like orchestrated, pre-meditated perjury.De Lima only admitted that she had the details on Matobato’s kidnapping case after the Davao cops produced the documents from the Samal fiscal’s office. (She had to admit it to save Matobato’s “credibility”, so she could claim he didn’t withold information.) It’s hard to believe De Lima didn’t deliberately conceal information, because this is not the first time she’s done this. From the very start, she concealed Matobato from her co-chair Senator Lacson, so Matobato’s claims were not vetted before he testified at the Senate. She also didn’t inform the other senators that she had a surprise witness before she sprung Matobato on them. Now, it seems she may have also concealed the true extent of her prior interactions and interviews with Matobato before he appeared at the Senate.The yellow media are doing their best to downplay what happened, airing mostly the side of De Lima and Trillanes, but you can watch the video of the hearing and see for yourself. Even Trillanes’s lame excuses about the sudden departure of Matobato from the Senate simply don’t wash.Trillanes said he took Matobato out of the Senate for security reasons. But why didn’t he ask Gordon’s permission first? He knew Gordon had strict orders for Matobato to stay at the Senate until the hearing was over. Also, why didn’t Trillanes bring Matobato back with him when he returned to the Senate, knowing the other senators were looking for him?Most likely, Trillanes realized he needed to coach Matobato some more after he saw the testimonies of the Davao policemen, so he whisked Matobato away to buy extra time for rehearsing before putting him back in play.How long will the other senators let De Lima and Trillanes dupe them and use the Senate for their ludicrous gag show? How long will the other senators let these two clowns cheapen the Senate with their squatter behavior, like hysterically yelling, walking out, and switching off microphones when they don’t like what’s being said?As it is, after this Matobato fiasco, no one will take Senate testimonies seriously anymore. People have seen how loose the standards are. Anyone can just walk in, commit perjury, and get away with it. Matobato proved one thing: the oath to “tell the truth and nothing but the truth” at the Senate means absolutely nothing. By letting Matobato testify without proper vetting, De Lima and Trillanes opened the floodgates of hell and now the entire Senate’s credibility is burning in it.And for this, De Lima wants an apology? Has she totally lost her mind? In other countries, she and Trillanes would already be facing a firing squad.So, the question now is, what will the other senators do about De Lima and Trillanes? Will they let these two gutter rats get away with what they’ve done without being severely penalized?What message would that send future witnesses of future Senate investigations? That you can just say whatever you want, because no one gets punished anyway?The ball is on your court, dear senators. Please don’t fail the Filipino people who elected you.-------------------------This is a GRP Featured Comment. Join the discussion

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28/09/2017 0:00

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GRPundit

NASA’S DISCOVERY OF WATER ON MARS A HOAX!

How the world (universe) turns! News satire sites are often accused of perpetuating hoaxes that many gullible netizens are quick to believe or pass on as fact.Today, the National Association of Satire Writers (NASW) discovered that NASA’s announcement about the discovery of flowing water on Mars was a hoax. Even Rush Limbaugh said so on his syndicated radio program!The announcement was beamed live on the Internet supposedly from the NASA headquarters in Washington, D.C. As a matter of fact, it was broadcast from a sound stage inside Universal Studios in Hollywood.Now we know why not a single news or cable network, outside of NASA TV, covered the NASA announcement live.It turns out that the whole exercise was staged by 20th Century Fox, distributor of the upcoming film, ‘The Martian’ starring Matt Damon.The new film is about an astronaut who was a member of the crew sent to explore the red planet and was somehow left behind, for dead. Damon’s character actually survived on Mars.The supposed NASA announcement was part of a multi-million promotion by 20th Century Fox to create a buzz for the film, hoping to make it a record-breaking blockbuster for the fall.In exchange for participation in the hoax announcement, NASA will receive millions of dollars in donation from 20th Century Fox. NASA says the money will go towards pursuing its future missions to — where else… Mars!

['Pol Pinoy']

28/09/2017 0:00

https://adobochronicles.com/2015/09/28/nasas-discovery-of-water-on-mars-a-hoax/

Adobo Chronicles

WATCH: Delima clashes again with Gordon in Senate Hall

The Senate Inquiry on Extra Judicial Killings resumed on Thursday. Senator Leila Delima filed the motion to let the Commission on Human Rights Chair Chito Gaston explains his side about the ‘coward’ remark against Senator Dick Gordon.Gordon junked all the motions of Delima saying that he won’t allow Delima to control the committee just like what she did before.“You are not recognized anymore” said Gordon. Watch the video below!What can you say about this video? Leave your comments below!

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2016-10-13 16:23:47+08:00

http://duterte.today/watch-delima-clashes-gordon-senate-hall/

Duterte Daily Stories

Naga City Restaurant Contradicts Leni Robredo’s Statement On Sili

A restaurant based in Naga City just contradicted Leni Robredo’s statement that the people are in tears because of the high prices of sili (chili pepper).The owner of the restaurant, Chili-Peppers, said that news reports about the supply and prices of sili are overblown, if not utterly sensational.”We have no problem serving sili at our restaurant and we certainly have not increased the prices of our menu offering,” the owner said.To prove the point, Chili-Peppers has launched a new promo that offers UNLIsili that enables its customers to avail of unlimited sili for menu items that have the spice as part of their ingredients.It follows Mang Inasal’s offering of UNLIrice.This is definitely good and HOT news for sili fans!What are you waiting for? If you are from, or are visiting Naga, order your laing and Bicol Express from Chili-Peppers today! Or steaks, ribs, pasta and seafood — with sili of course!

['Pol Pinoy']

13/09/2018 0:00

https://adobochronicles.com/2018/09/13/naga-city-restaurant-contradicts-leni-robredos-statement-on-sili/#respond

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This is how LP dirty tricks work

We denounce in the strongest terms the machinations, terrorism and vote-buying by the administration. We received the following complaints and reports from the field:Strafing incident of the house of a Duterte supporter in Sirawai, Zamboanga del Norte. Suspects? – men of local LP officials reportedly involved in drugs.A Duterte volunteer in Leyte was accosted and threatened by men identified as goons of a reported local drug lord.A radio reporter in Bukidnon discussing issues about Duterte received a death threat through text.The Camiguin warlordism to block the DuterteCayetano campaign perhaps typifies the sorry state of our so-called democracy. Citizens are being terrorized by their own elected public officials.Provincial Coordinator of Duterte volunteers in Trento, Agusan del Norte, was terminated as a casual employee at the LGU and is being harassed and threatened by the men of Gov. Eddiebong Plaza identified as Edgar Ga to stop campaigning for Duterte.Gov. Plaza was reported to be giving out P10,000 per family to vote for LP. Similar vote-buying by Gov. Uy in Compostela Valley allegedly for victims of Typhoon Pablo which occurred in December 2012 or more than 3 years ago, but government assistance is being given only today because of the election.No less than Budget Sec. Abad whose DAP was declared by the Supreme Court as illegal was distributing P5,000 each to barangay captains in Surigao del Norte. Similar vote-buying occurred in Bohol.DPWH personnel are being used to take away the few tarpaulins of DuterteCayetano even if these were in private properties.DSWD Sec Dinky Soliman going around with Abad promising DSWD and BUB projects and assistance and warning beneficiaries that if the LP lose, the 4Ps will stop. This is a total lie.DA continues with the same project dole outs to buy support for the administration but now minus Korina, who was caught red-handed distributing cash and equipment even if she has no business in doing so.These are clearly violations of the Election Code. These are trapo style campaigning which must be investigated by the Comelec.Social media and the rumor mill are also awash with black propaganda against Davao City, mayor Duterte and his family members. Because the other candidates have far inferior Platform of Government against the genuine Change Agenda of DuterteCayetano, our enemy camps can only resort to these mudslingings.Our country will go to the dogs if we allow this trapo style to prevail. The rising menace of drugs, crime, corruption and poverty can best be dealt with #TunayNaPagbabago.With DuterteCayetano we can be certain of addressing these and other problems such as peace, regional development, economic progress and islands-grabbing by China in the West Philippine Sea, among others. | Peter LaviñaYour thoughts? Leave your comments below!

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2016-04-22 22:32:57+08:00

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PNoy, Lawmakers Call For The Rule Of Law In VP Ballot Recount

On the eve of the historic Supreme Court vote on the Quo Warranto case against Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno, former President NoyNoy Aquino and several lawmakers called for the rule of law, and not the rule of men.In a statement signed by Aquino, Senators Francis Pangilinan, Bam Aquino and Leila De Lima — among others — the group said that the 50% shading of ballots is the rule of law and that Leni Robredo should abide by it.At issue is the Vice President’s petition before the Presidential Electoral Tribunal (PET) to credit ballots cast for her that were only about 25% shaded. Ironically, Bam Aquino supports Robredo and has created a social media hashtag #LeaveOurShadesAlone.This is the first time that NoyNoy and the Opposition lawmakers have publicly chastised the Vice President.All for the sake of the rule of law.

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10/05/2018 0:00

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President Duterte to Americans “if you are planning to go to the Philippines, you get a VISA”

President Duterte released another hard hitting words against the United States of America during his speech at the Philippines-China Trade and Investment forum in Beijing Thursday (Oct 20).The President of the Philippines already gave a hint the the days where the Americans are coming in and out of the country because of the VISA Free privilege are nearing their end.Duterte believes that Filipinos experience discrimination when they go to the United States of America.“Filipinos who go to America and who have the money, they are not just only berated in the visa control, in the consular office.. they are humiliated. And so maybe- Is there American here? If you are planning to go to my country, you get a visa from where you come from. Maybe it’s about time,”Netizens reacted to the statements of President Duterte, some of them believe that the US Embassy is very strict in accepting VISA applicants because Filipinos are only trying to work there as an illegal immigrant.Netizens also shared there discrimination experience while applying US Visa.

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2016-10-22 12:48:02+08:00

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