adobochronicles--2020-03-02--Why Pete Buttigieg Dropped Out Of U.S. Presidential Race

SOUTH BEND , Indiana ( The Adobo Chronicles , Indianapolis Bureau ) – Former South Bend , Indiana Mayor Pete @ @ @ @ @ campaign on Sunday night , just hours before the Super Tuesday primaries .
After privately @ @ @ @ @ and key supporters , the 38 year-old Democrat addressed a rally in his hometown , @ @ @ @ @ of Saturday ’ s South Carolina primary , his path to the nomination had “ @ @ @ @ @ our candidacy , if not our cause.
” Fresh-faced and articulate , he emphasized themes @ @ @ @ @ and change .
In speaking with The Adobo Chronicles after the rally , Buttigieg said @ @ @ @ @ his dropping out was not because he thought an openly-gay candidate can not win the @ @ @ @ @ he said it would be almost impossible for him to win because voters could hardly @ @ @ @ @ .

SOUTH BEND, Indiana (The Adobo Chronicles, Indianapolis Bureau) – Former South Bend, Indiana Mayor Pete Buttigieg ended his extraordinary presidential campaign on Sunday night, just hours before the Super Tuesday primaries.
After privately informing donors, staff, and key supporters, the 38 year-old Democrat addressed a rally in his hometown, saying that in the wake of Saturday’s South Carolina primary, his path to the nomination had “narrowed to a close for our candidacy, if not our cause.” Fresh-faced and articulate, he emphasized themes of hope, inclusion, and change.
In speaking with The Adobo Chronicles after the rally, Buttigieg said that the main reason for his dropping out was not because he thought an openly-gay candidate cannot win the U.S. presidential election Rather, he said it would be almost impossible for him to win because voters could hardly spell or pronounce his name.
Good point!


adobochronicles--2020-03-04--U.S. Budweiser Sales Double As A Result Of Coronavirus Scare

TAMPA , Florida ( The Adobo Chornicles , Tampa Bureau ) – A new study found people may be skeptical @ @ @ @ @ shares part of its name with the virus making people ill across the world .
@ @ @ @ @ independently-owned PR agency , conducted a phone survey of 737 U.S. residents who considered themselves @ @ @ @ @ The survey revealed 38 percent of beer-drinking Americans would not buy Corona under any circumstances @ @ @ @ @ said they usually drink Corona , only 4 percent said they would stop drinking Corona @ @ @ @ @ wouldn ’ t order Corona in a public venue .
Meanwhle , a separate survey @ @ @ @ @ ( AC ) showed that sales of Budweiser and Budlight in the United States more @ @ @ @ @ after the first case of coronavirus was reported in the country .
” It ’ @ @ @ @ @ than sorry , ” a bar customer at a local Tampa bar told AC .
@ @ @ @ @ sales of the Toyota Corona have also declined .
Stay tuned !

TAMPA, Florida (The Adobo Chornicles, Tampa Bureau) – A new study found people may be skeptical of Corona beer because it shares part of its name with the virus making people ill across the world.
5W Public Relations, an independently-owned PR agency, conducted a phone survey of 737 U.S. residents who considered themselves beer drinkers this week.
The survey revealed 38 percent of beer-drinking Americans would not buy Corona under any circumstances now. Among those who said they usually drink Corona, only 4 percent said they would stop drinking Corona. Fourteen percent said they wouldn’t order Corona in a public venue.
Meanwhle, a separate survey conducted by The Adobo Chronicles (AC) showed that sales of Budweiser and Budlight in the United States more than doubled in the weeks after the first case of coronavirus was reported in the country.
”It’s better to be safe than sorry,” a bar customer at a local Tampa bar told AC.
AC is currently investigating whether sales of the Toyota Corona have also declined. Stay tuned!


adobochronicles--2020-03-06--Time Magazine Names Rappler’s Maria Ressa Among Most Influentual Century-Olds

NEW YORK , New York – Rappler CEO Maria Ressa is among Time ’ s “ 100 Most Influentual Century-Olds @ @ @ @ @ on Thursday , March 5 .
Time ’ s list includes women who occupied positions @ @ @ @ @ often chosen , like world leaders Golda Meir and Corazon Aquino , but far more @ @ @ @ @ activism or culture , ” the magazine said .

NEW YORK, New York – Rappler CEO Maria Ressa is among Time’s “100 Most Influentual Century-Olds,” the magazine revealed on Thursday, March 5.
Time’s list includes women who occupied positions from which the men were often chosen, like world leaders Golda Meir and Corazon Aquino, but far more who found their influence through activism or culture,” the magazine said.


adobochronicles--2020-03-07--Binibining Pilipinas Candidates Withdraw En Masse From This Year’s Pageant

MANILA , Philippines ( The Adobo Chronicles , Manila Bureau ) – Year after year , Filipinos look forward to @ @ @ @ @ queens who will represent the country in various prestigious international pageants .
One of the @ @ @ @ @ is Binibining Pilipinas which chooses the Philippines ’ representatives to the Miss Universe , Miss @ @ @ @ @ contests .
Alas , this year ’ s national pageant may be cancelled altogether , @ @ @ @ @ from the competition .
The reason ?
The beauty queen hopefuls are fearful of the @ @ @ @ @ many countries in the world : the coronavirus .
No matter that the crown ( @ @ @ @ @ even more bejeweled and pearl-studded than ever .

MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – Year after year, Filipinos look forward to the coronation of their beauty queens who will represent the country in various prestigious international pageants.
One of the most anticipated of these pageants is Binibining Pilipinas which chooses the Philippines’ representatives to the Miss Universe, Miss International and other prestigious international contests.
Alas, this year’s national pageant may be cancelled altogether, as contestants withdraw en masse from the competition.
The reason? The beauty queen hopefuls are fearful of the epidemic that’s gripping many countries in the world: the coronavirus.
No matter that the crown (corona) this year is even more bejeweled and pearl-studded than ever.


adobochronicles--2020-03-06--Time Magazine Names Rappler’s Maria Ressa Among Most Influential Century-Olds


adobochronicles--2020-03-08--Leni Robredo To Vacate Boracay Mansion To Make Room For COVID-19 Quarantine Facility

QUEZON CITY , Philippines ( The Adobo Chronicles , Quezon City Bureau ) – Philippines Vice President Leni Robredo is @ @ @ @ @ mouth is .
Or at least is giving up the luxury of her official residence/office @ @ @ @ @ Reacting to news reports that the Philippines has recorded its first case of local/community transmission @ @ @ @ @ announced today that she was vacating the Boracay Mansion in Quezon City to make room @ @ @ @ @ for Persons Under Investigation ( PUI ) for suspicion of infection with COVID-19 , better @ @ @ @ @ Speaking to The Adobo Chronicles , Robredo said she will just commute between Manila and @ @ @ @ @ whenever she is needed .
But considering that her only function as VP is to @ @ @ @ @ to the President , her services in Manila won ’ t really be needed , @ @ @

QUEZON CITY, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Quezon City Bureau) – Philippines Vice President Leni Robredo is putting her money where her mouth is. Or at least is giving up the luxury of her official residence/office for a good cause.
Reacting to news reports that the Philippines has recorded its first case of local/community transmission of the coronavirus, Robredo announced today that she was vacating the Boracay Mansion in Quezon City to make room for a state-of-the-art quarantine facility for Persons Under Investigation (PUI) for suspicion of infection with COVID-19, better known as the coronavirus.
Speaking to The Adobo Chronicles, Robredo said she will just commute between Manila and her hometown of Naga City whenever she is needed. But considering that her only function as VP is to wait for something to happen to the President, her services in Manila won’t really be needed, she added.
She’ll just stay in Naga.


adobochronicles--2020-03-09--Coronavirus Aftermath: CBCP To Use PayMaya In Lieu Of Sunday Collection Baskets

MANILA , Philippines ( The Adobo Chronicles , Manila Bureau ) – The Diocese of Rome has canceled all public @ @ @ @ @ response to the coronavirus outbreak .
The announcement by the vicar general of the diocese @ @ @ @ @ follows a decree by the Italian government suspending all public religious ceremonies .
With the @ @ @ @ @ COVID-19 , the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Phiippines ( CBCP ) is expected to @ @ @ @ @ Roman Catholic Churches throughout the country .
The cancellation of Sunday masses is expected to @ @ @ @ @ ’ collections which is a major source of income .
But leave it to the @ @ @ @ @ hierarchy to come up with alternative modes of collecting money from churchgoers .
Informed sources @ @ @ @ @ CBCP is now setting up PayMaya as an alernative to the Sunday collection baskets .
@ @ @ @ @ account that has an app where you can load up in convenience stores , pawnshops @ @ @ @ @ purchase anything online .

MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – The Diocese of Rome has canceled all public Masses until April 3 in response to the coronavirus outbreak. The announcement by the vicar general of the diocese, published Sunday evening, follows a decree by the Italian government suspending all public religious ceremonies.
With the advent of local transmission of COVID-19, the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Phiippines (CBCP) is expected to do the same for all Roman Catholic Churches throughout the country.
The cancellation of Sunday masses is expected to severely impact the Catholic Churches’ collections which is a major source of income.
But leave it to the entrepreneurial skills of the CBCP hierarchy to come up with alternative modes of collecting money from churchgoers.
Informed sources told The Adobo Chronicles that CBCP is now setting up PayMaya as an alernative to the Sunday collection baskets.
PayMaya is an online payment account that has an app where you can load up in convenience stores, pawnshops, and mall and can purchase anything online.
It’s business as usual!


adobochronicles--2020-03-10--Binibining Pilipinas Announces Drastic Changes For 2020 Beauty Pageant

MANILA , Philippines ( The Adobo Chronicles , Manila Bureau ) – It goes without saying that Filipinos take their beauty pageants very seriously , and so coronavirus or no coronavirus , the show must go on !
Today , Binibining Pilipinas Charities announced drastic changes for its 2020 pageant scheduled for April 26 to select the country ’ s representatives to Miss Universe , Miss International and other prestigious world beauty pageants .
1 .
There will be no tickets sold to the finals night at the Araneta Coliseum .
There will be no live audience .
2 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to a Pay-Per-View channel for those wishing to watch the pageant “ live ” from the comfort of their homes .
( Not ABS-CBN because it is anticipated that the network will be closed by then due to its franchise expiration . )
3 .
Contestants will be required to wear face masks throughout all phases of the competition , including the finals night .
4 .
“ Beauty of Face ” will be stricken off the judges ’ criteria since they won ’ t see the contestants ‘ faces .
5 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , contestants will participate in a “ Masquerade , ” parading in elaborate masks and hand gloves .
” It ’ s better to be safe than sorry , ” a pageant spokesperson told The Adobo Chronicles.
” “ We want to ensure the health and safety of our contestants , judges , crew and pageant fans .
”

MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – It goes without saying that Filipinos take their beauty pageants very seriously, and so coronavirus or no coronavirus, the show must go on!
Today, Binibining Pilipinas Charities announced drastic changes for its 2020 pageant scheduled for April 26 to select the country’s representatives to Miss Universe, Miss International and other prestigious world beauty pageants.
The changes:
1. There will be no tickets sold to the finals night at the Araneta Coliseum. There will be no live audience.
2. Instead, the producers will sell subscriptions to a Pay-Per-View channel for those wishing to watch the pageant “live” from the comfort of their homes. (Not ABS-CBN because it is anticipated that the network will be closed by then due to its franchise expiration.)
3. Contestants will be required to wear face masks throughout all phases of the competition, including the finals night.
4. “Beauty of Face” will be stricken off the judges’ criteria since they won’t see the contestants‘ faces.
5. In lieu of the national/regional costume competition, contestants will participate in a “Masquerade,” parading in elaborate masks and hand gloves.
”It’s better to be safe than sorry,” a pageant spokesperson told The Adobo Chronicles.” “We want to ensure the health and safety of our contestants, judges, crew and pageant fans.”


adobochronicles--2020-03-12--Facebook On Lockdown For 30 Days

Facebook On Lockdown For 30 Days

MENLO PARK , California ( The Adobo Chronicles , San Jose Bureau ) – The experts at the World Health @ @ @ @ @ spoken , and the social media giant Facebook is listening !
Reacting the WHO ’ @ @ @ @ @ distancing ” as a way to prevent being infected with the coronavirus , CEO Mark @ @ @ @ @ will go on a voluntary lockdown for 30 days , beginnig March 15 .
Zuckerberg @ @ @ @ @ his company owes it to its millions of account holders to do its share to @ @ @ @ @ the deadly virus .
” Facebook is grounded on social interaction and connectivity , so @ @ @ @ @ the entire network in response to the global pandemic , ” he said .
So @ @ @ @ @ have been suspended for violation of Facebook ’ s community standards , don ’ t @ @ @ @ @ re no longer alone in being shut out .

MENLO PARK, California (The Adobo Chronicles, San Jose Bureau) – The experts at the World Health Organization (WHO) have spoken, and the social media giant Facebook is listening!
Reacting the WHO’s advice of “social distancing” as a way to prevent being infected with the coronavirus, CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced today that Facebook will go on a voluntary lockdown for 30 days, beginnig March 15.
Zuckerberg told The Adobo Chronicles that his company owes it to its millions of account holders to do its share to prevent the further spread of the deadly virus.
”Facebook is grounded on social interaction and connectivity, so we have decided to quarantine the entire network in response to the global pandemic,” he said.
So, for those whose accounts have been suspended for violation of Facebook’s community standards, don’t feel bad. You’re no longer alone in being shut out.


adobochronicles--2020-03-13--Leni Robredo Encourages Companies To Relocate Outside Of Metro Manila

QUEZON CITY , Philippines ( The Adobo Chronicles , Quezon City Bureau ) – As the nation ’ s capital @ @ @ @ @ community quarantine ” and workers living in nearby provinces worry about work in Metro Manila @ @ @ @ @ and Industry ( DTI ) chief has offered an idea : Why not rent a @ @ @ @ @ now ?
DTI Secretary Ramon Lopez put forward this suggestion as a way for workers @ @ @ @ @ ’ s isolation due to COVID-19 .
Not to be outdone , Vice President Leni @ @ @ @ @ and practical alternative to Lopez ’ s suggestion .
She said companies should instead relocate @ @ @ @ @ of Metro Manila .
“ It ’ s shooting two birds with one bullet , @ @ @ @ @ Chronicles .
“ It will not only solve the problem of workers from outside of @ @ @ @ @ their places of work in the capital region , but it will also permanently decongest @ @ @ @ @ ideas from both the DTI Secretary and the Vice President !

QUEZON CITY, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Quezon City Bureau) – As the nation’s capital region was put under “community quarantine” and workers living in nearby provinces worry about work in Metro Manila, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) chief has offered an idea: Why not rent a place in the city for now?
DTI Secretary Ramon Lopez put forward this suggestion as a way for workers to cope with Metro Manila’s isolation due to COVID-19 .
Not to be outdone, Vice President Leni Robredo has a more viable and practical alternative to Lopez’s suggestion.
She said companies should instead relocate their offices to provinces outside of Metro Manila. “It’s shooting two birds with one bullet,” she told The Adobo Chronicles. “It will not only solve the problem of workers from outside of Metro Manila in getting to their places of work in the capital region, but it will also permanently decongest the over-populated metropolis.”
Brilliant ideas from both the DTI Secretary and the Vice President!


adobochronicles--2020-03-18--Move Over Gen Z And Millennials, A New Generation Emerges

SAN FRANCISCO , California ( The Adobo Chronicles , San Francisco Bureau ) – An international conference on generations that @ @ @ @ @ Francisco has come up with a revised generational spectrum , adding the new “ Coronial @ @ @ @ @ approved the recommendation to add the said generation after considering latest developments marked by the @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus .
The recommendation states that people born starting in the year 2020 will be @ @ @ @ @ Coronial Generation .
• Traditionalists or Silent Generation : Born 1945 and before .

SAN FRANCISCO, California (The Adobo Chronicles, San Francisco Bureau) – An international conference on generations that has just concluded in San Francisco has come up with a revised generational spectrum, adding the new “Coronial Generation.”
The conference unanimously approved the recommendation to add the said generation after considering latest developments marked by the worldwide spread of COVID-19 or coronavirus. The recommendation states that people born starting in the year 2020 will be classified as members of the Coronial Generation.
The revised generational spectrum:
Coronial Generation: Born 2020-TBD
Gen Z, iGen, or Centennials: Born 1996 – 2019
2019 Millennials or Gen Y: Born 1977 – 1995.
Generation X: Born 1965 – 1976.
Baby Boomers: Born 1946 – 1964.
Traditionalists or Silent Generation: Born 1945 and before.
Welcome, Coronials!


adobochronicles--2020-03-18--Enhanced Community Quarantine Means Huge Money Savings For Filipinos

MANILA , Philippines ( The Adobo Chronicles , Manila Bureau ) – The recently-declared Enhanced Community Quarantine for the entire @ @ @ @ @ threat of further spread of COVID-19 or the corononavirus has its pros and cons .
@ @ @ @ @ on the pros , particularly the huge money savings for Filipinos in the areas under @ @ @ @ @ closure or suspension of businesses .
Here ’ s a partial list : • Starbucks @ @ @ @ @ take-outs • McDonald ’ s is closed , except for take-outs • Jollibee is closed @ @ @ @ @ Government offices , except for those in charge of essential service are closed , and @ @ @ @ @ .

MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – The recently-declared Enhanced Community Quarantine for the entire Luzon island due to the threat of further spread of COVID-19 or the corononavirus has its pros and cons.
But let’s focus on the pros, particularly the huge money savings for Filipinos in the areas under quarantine because of the temporary closure or suspension of businesses. Here’s a partial list:
POGOs are suspended LOTTO is suspended SOGOs are closed Beer houses are closed Massage parlors are closed Retail shops at Malls are closed Starbucks is closed, except for take-outs McDonald’s is closed, except for take-outs Jollibee is closed, except for take-outs Government offices , except for those in charge of essential service are closed, and that means savings on bribes.
Be safe, everyone!


adobochronicles--2020-03-19--Duterte Delivers On Promise: 5-Minute EDSA Commute From Cubao To Makati

MANILA , Philippines ( The Adobo Chronicles , Manila Bureau ) – When Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte promised his countrymen @ @ @ @ @ to Makati City along EDSA which normally would take hours will be cut to 5 @ @ @ @ @ his critics , were very skeptical .
But now , Dueterte ’ s critics can @ @ @ @ @ The President has delivered on his promise !
Thanks to his order of an Enhanced @ @ @ @ @ the coronavirus threat .
Even Duterte ’ s harsh critics , like Rappler ’ s @ @ @ @ @ him praises !

MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – When Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte promised his countrymen that the commute from Cubao to Makati City along EDSA which normally would take hours will be cut to 5 minutes, many, especially his critics, were very skeptical.
But now, Dueterte’s critics can eat their heart out. The President has delivered on his promise!
Thanks to his order of an Enhanced Community Quarantine to deal with the coronavirus threat.
Even Duterte’s harsh critics, like Rappler’s JC Punongbayan, were singing him praises!


adobochronicles--2020-03-19--Senator Leila De Lima Exempted From COVID-19 Testing

QUEZON CITY , Philippines ( The Adobo Chronicles , Quezon City Bureau ) – While members of the Philippine Senate @ @ @ @ @ scrambling to get tested for COVID-19 due to their interaction with someone who tested positive @ @ @ @ @ Leila de Lima is exempted .
One Senator , Migz Zubiri recently revealed he had @ @ @ @ @ while his colleagues have gone into self-quarantine .
De Lima ’ s exemption was at @ @ @ @ @ a handwritten note , she said there was no need for her to get tested @ @ @ @ @ quarantine for 3 years now — in jail .
Makes sense .
Except in the @ @ @ @ @ jail guards or police escorts turns out to be a carrier of the dreaded virus @

QUEZON CITY, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Quezon City Bureau) – While members of the Philippine Senate and their staff have been scrambling to get tested for COVID-19 due to their interaction with someone who tested positive for it, incarcerated Senator Leila de Lima is exempted.
One Senator, Migz Zubiri recently revealed he had tested positive for the coronavirus while his colleagues have gone into self-quarantine.
De Lima’s exemption was at her own request, In a handwritten note, she said there was no need for her to get tested because she had been in quarantine for 3 years now — in jail.
Makes sense. Except in the event that one of her jail guards or police escorts turns out to be a carrier of the dreaded virus!


adobochronicles--2020-03-19--Pasig Mayor Vico Sotto Unveils Drone Sprayer To Combat COVID-19

PASIG CITY , Philippines ( The Adobo Chronicles , Pasig Bureau ) – The youthful mayor of the city of @ @ @ @ @ coming up with novel ways to combat the novel coronavirus , or COVID-19 .
While @ @ @ @ @ the country have fielded personnel to conduct disinfection as a way to prevent the further @ @ @ @ @ , Vico Sotto is going high tech .
Today , he unveiled the model of @ @ @ @ @ city government will use to disinfect public areas and rid them of COVID-19 .
” @ @ @ @ @ why no other mayor has thought of it before .
It ’ s just common @ @ @ @ @ The Adobo Chronicles .

PASIG CITY, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Pasig Bureau) – The youthful mayor of the city of Pasig leads the way in coming up with novel ways to combat the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19.
While other cities and muncipalities across the country have fielded personnel to conduct disinfection as a way to prevent the further spread of the deadly virus, Vico Sotto is going high tech.
Today, he unveiled the model of the drone sprayer that his city government will use to disinfect public areas and rid them of COVID-19.
”I don’t know why no other mayor has thought of it before. It’s just common sense,” he told The Adobo Chronicles.


adobochronicles--2020-03-20--Coronavirus In Different Accents

Coronavirus In Different Accents

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adobochronicles--2020-03-21--Costco Clarifies Return Policy on Toilet Paper, et. al.

Costco made it crystal clear to its member-customers that it will not accept returns on toilet paper , paper towels @ @ @ @ @ others .
Today , Costco told The Adobo Chronicles that its new return policy — @ @ @ @ @ worsening threat of the coronavirus in the United States — only refers to USED toilet @ @ @ @ @ sanitizing wipes .
So customers , make sure if you intend to return your purchases @ @ @ @ @ are unopened , unused and intact in their original packaging .

ISSAQUAH, Washington – Costco, one of the country’s largest wholesale outlets, is in hot water after posting signs in its warehouses regarding its new return policy. ISSAQUAH, Washington – Costco, one of the country’s largest wholesale outlets, is in hot water after posting signs in its warehouses regarding its new return policy.
Costco made it crystal clear to its member-customers that it will not accept returns on toilet paper, paper towels and sanitizing wipes, among others.
Today, Costco told The Adobo Chronicles that its new return policy — adopted in view of the worsening threat of the coronavirus in the United States — only refers to USED toilet paper, paper towels and sanitizing wipes.
So customers, make sure if you intend to return your purchases of said items that they are unopened, unused and intact in their original packaging.


adobochronicles--2020-03-21--10 Ways Filipinos Can Be  Productive While Under Home Quarantine

SAN FRANCISCO , California ( The Adobo Chronicles , San Francisco Bureau ) – Whether they live in California , New York , Manila or Baguio , Filipinos can be productive while under home quarantine or shelter-in-place .
Here are some tips from The Adobo Chronicles : • Disinfect all rooms and areas of your home , and don ’ t forget to disinfect the plastic covering of your expensive couch and dining chairs .
• This would be a good time to practice and improve on your singing .
You do have a videoke machine in your home , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up on your word knowledge .
Play scrabble but maintain a safe distance from the other players , and don ’ t forget to wear your designer masks and disposable hand gloves .
• If you don ’ t have a scrabble game , play a game of dama , using tanzan ( bottle caps ) from the case of San Mig Light you and your friends drank last night .
• Teach your children proper hygiene by asking them to wash the dishes with soap and water after each meal .
• @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Get rid of jars and bottles of bagoong and atchara that ’ s been sitting there for years !
• Do some dusting on items that could harbor viruses and bacteria , especially your giant wood-carved spoon and fork , your wall carpet of The Last Supper and your capiz shell lampshades .
• Sit down and make a list of the people you borrowed cash from but were never paid back .
When the home quarantine is over , pay them back .
After all , you ’ ll be saving @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
• Open your baul ( treasure chest ) , retrieve old family photos and reminisce those days of bellbottoms and platform shoes .
• Still bored ?
Embark on a home science project : try to separate the ingredients of your 3 in 1 coffee .

SAN FRANCISCO, California (The Adobo Chronicles, San Francisco Bureau) – Whether they live in California, New York, Manila or Baguio, Filipinos can be productive while under home quarantine or shelter-in-place.
Here are some tips from The Adobo Chronicles:
Disinfect all rooms and areas of your home, and don’t forget to disinfect the plastic covering of your expensive couch and dining chairs. This would be a good time to practice and improve on your singing. You do have a videoke machine in your home, don’t you? Brush up on your word knowledge. Play scrabble but maintain a safe distance from the other players, and don’t forget to wear your designer masks and disposable hand gloves. If you don’t have a scrabble game, play a game of dama, using tanzan (bottle caps) from the case of San Mig Light you and your friends drank last night. Teach your children proper hygiene by asking them to wash the dishes with soap and water after each meal. Do some cupboard and refrigerator spring cleaning. Get rid of jars and bottles of bagoong and atchara that’s been sitting there for years! Do some dusting on items that could harbor viruses and bacteria, especially your giant wood-carved spoon and fork, your wall carpet of The Last Supper and your capiz shell lampshades. Sit down and make a list of the people you borrowed cash from but were never paid back. When the home quarantine is over, pay them back. After all, you’ll be saving a lot of money by staying home. Open your baul (treasure chest), retrieve old family photos and reminisce those days of bellbottoms and platform shoes. Still bored? Embark on a home science project: try to separate the ingredients of your 3 in 1 coffee.
Stay safe!


adobochronicles--2020-03-23--Filipino Designers Respond To Leni Robredo’s Call For Locally-made Face Masks

QUEZON CITY , Philippines ( The Adobo Chronicles , Quezon City Bureau ) – In a post on her Facebook @ @ @ @ @ Leni Robredo called on Filipino “ industrial designers , fashion designers , Architects , engineers @ @ @ @ @ with alternative designs for PPEs with readily available materials which can be produced and sourced @ @ @ @ @ , the requirement is it would still offer the same amount of protection.
” she @ @ @ @ @ call in the midst of what she described as the short supply of protective gear @ @ @ @ @ the threat of COVID-19 .
Within just a just a few hours after her post @ @ @ @ @ Vice President received dozens of samples of locally-designed face masks made of rattan , bamboo @ @ @ @ @ wood and coconut husks .
The OVP said Robredo was very impressed with the ingenuity @ @ @ @ @ to her appeal .

QUEZON CITY, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Quezon City Bureau) – In a post on her Facebook page, Philippine Vice President Leni Robredo called on Filipino “industrial designers, fashion designers, Architects, engineers etc. to come up with alternative designs for PPEs with readily available materials which can be produced and sourced locally.”
”Of course, the requirement is it would still offer the same amount of protection.” she added.
Robredo made the call in the midst of what she described as the short supply of protective gear that would shield Filipinos from the threat of COVID-19.
Within just a just a few hours after her post, the Office of the Vice President received dozens of samples of locally-designed face masks made of rattan, bamboo, capiz shells, narra wood and coconut husks.
The OVP said Robredo was very impressed with the ingenuity of the designers who responded to her appeal.


adobochronicles--2020-04-17--True To Its Word, Ligo Philippines Donates To Clowns

MANILA , Philippines ( The Adobo Chronicles , Manila Bureau ) – Businessman Mikko Lawrence Tung is being true to @ @ @ @ @ on social media to say that his company , makers of the now controversial Ligo @ @ @ @ @ only to hospitals and non-governmental organizations ( NGOs ) and not to government “ clowns @ @ @ @ @ Government ’ s Vice President , Leni Robredo announced that Ligo , Philippines has donated @ @ @ @ @ distribution to Filipinos affected by the ongoing Enhanced Community Quarantine ( ECQ ) due to @ @ @ @ @ are the clowns… send in the clowns .

MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – Businessman Mikko Lawrence Tung is being true to his word when he went on social media to say that his company, makers of the now controversial Ligo Sardines, will donate directly only to hospitals and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and not to government “clowns”
Today, the Philippine Government’s Vice President, Leni Robredo announced that Ligo, Philippines has donated 20,000 cans of sardines for distribution to Filipinos affected by the ongoing Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Where are the clowns… send in the clowns.
(Harold T. contributed to this report.)


adobochronicles--2020-04-21--Adobo Chronicles’ Suggested ECQ Home Activities

BAGUIO CITY , Philippines ( The Adobo Chronicles , Baguio Bureau ) –It ’ s been over 40 days since the government put in place an Enhanced Community Quarantine ( ECQ ) throughout the entire island of Luzon .
You ’ ve scrubbed all your pots and pans , your toilet is squeaky clean , your closet has been organized like it has ever been before in your entire life .
So what is left to do to while away the remaining hours and days of your home confinement ?
In the interest of public service , The Adobo Chronicles @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by our home and social experts to keep you from losing your otherwise elite composure , or your sanity during this period of ECQ : • Remember your collection of torn denim pants ?
They ’ ll probably go out of fashion when this Covid-19 crisis is over .
Patch them all up .
It ’ ll lessen entry points for the virus .
• While you ’ re at it , sew up all the holes in your pairs of socks .
• Time to clean up the molds on your collection @ @ @ @ @ @ @ missed cleaning the Last Supper painting and giant spoon and fork woodcarving hanging on your wall .
Dust them up !
• You ’ ve been receiving tons of Facebook friend request lately , haven ’ t you ?
Accept them all — common friend or no common friend — then go back and unfriend them one by one .
• It ’ s time to delete all those embarrassing photos of yourself that you have posted on your Faceboom page .
• Now is a good time to check the expiry dates @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , pork and beans , and soups in your cupboard .
And don ’ t forget the cartons of orange juice and milk in your fridge !
• Haven ’ t you had enough collection of empty cardboard and styrofoam boxes you saved from your takeout meals ?
You know what to do .
And don ’ t forget your collection of used plastic spoons and forks .
• You ’ ve had the plastic covering on your couch and dining chairs long enough .
Discard them !
They may be harboring unwanted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ jars of spare coins do you have sitting on top of your credenza ?
Roll them up by denomination and give them to the homeless .
They especially need them in this time of crisis .
• When was the last time you gave your Shih Tzu a bath ?
Do you have other suggested activities ?
Let us know in the comments section .
We ’ re in this together .
We heal as one !

BAGUIO CITY, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Baguio Bureau) –It’s been over 40 days since the government put in place an Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) throughout the entire island of Luzon.
You’ve scrubbed all your pots and pans, your toilet is squeaky clean, your closet has been organized in a way it has never been before in your entire life. So what is left to do to while away the remaining hours and days of your home confinement?
In the interest of public service, The Adobo Chronicles is sharing this to-do list put together by our home and social experts to keep you from losing your otherwise elite composure, or your sanity during this period of ECQ:
Remember your collection of torn denim pants? They’ll probably go out of fashion when this Covid-19 crisis is over. Patch them all up. It’ll lessen entry points for the virus.
While you’re at it, sew up all the holes in your pairs of socks.
Time to clean up the molds on your collection of shoes!
You may have missed cleaning the Last Supper painting and giant spoon and fork woodcarving hanging on your wall. Dust them up!
You’ve been receiving tons of Facebook friend request lately, haven’t you? Accept them all — common friend or no common friend — then go back and unfriend them one by one. Then repeat.
It’s time to delete all those embarrassing photos of yourself that you have posted on your Facebook page.
Now is a good time to check the expiry dates of the cans and cans of sardines, pork and beans, and soups in your cupboard. And don’t forget the cartons of orange juice and milk in your fridge!
Haven’t you had enough collection of empty cardboard and styrofoam boxes you saved from your takeout meals? You know what to do. And don’t forget your collection of used plastic spoons and forks.
You’ve had the plastic covering on your couch and dining chairs long enough. Discard them! They may be harboring unwanted viruses and bacteria!
How many jars of spare coins do you have sitting on top of your credenza? Roll them up by denomination and give them to the homeless. They especially need them in this time of crisis.
When was the last time you gave your Shih Tzu a bath?
Do you have other suggested activities? Let us know in the comments section. We’re in this together. We heal as one!


adobochronicles--2020-04-24--Philippine Senators Re-Dedicate Proposed New Building To Covid-19

MANILA , Philippines ( The Adobo Chronicles , Manila Bureau ) – In times of crisis , people come together @ @ @ @ @ included .
Voting unanimously on a joint resolution authored by Senate President Tito Sotto and @ @ @ @ @ , the Philippine Senate thwarted the construction of what would have been a new , @ @ @ @ @ the Bonifacio Global City in Metro Manila .
Instead , the state-of-the-art edifice will serve @ @ @ @ @ that will serve future coronavirus patients .
In their resolution , Sotto and Hontiveros said @ @ @ @ @ still-ongoing Enhanced Community Quarantine shows that Philippine legislators do not need an expensive building in @ @ @ @ @ .
They have been working from home ( WFH ) , or from jail as @ @ @ @ @ Leila De Lima .
“ Puwede pala , ” ( It ’ s actually possible @ @ @ @ @ WFH , adding that she foresees social distancing as part of the new normal .

MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – In times of crisis, people come together and unite, Philippine Senators included.
Voting unanimously on a joint resolution authored by Senate President Tito Sotto and erstwhile Opposition Senator Risa Hontiveros, the Philippine Senate thwarted the construction of what would have been a new, P8.5 Billion Senate Building at the Bonifacio Global City in Metro Manila.
Instead, the state-of-the-art edifice will serve as a permanent COVID-19 center that will serve future coronavirus patients.
In their resolution, Sotto and Hontiveros said that their experience during the still-ongoing Enhanced Community Quarantine shows that Philippine legislators do not need an expensive building in order to do their job. They have been working from home (WFH), or from jail as is the case with Senator Leila De Lima.
“Puwede pala,” (It’s actually possible), Hontiveros said about WFH, adding that she foresees social distancing as part of the new normal.


adobochronicles--2020-04-28--In Cavite, Lechon, Fundador Offered As Incentives To Stay At Home

Cavite City , Philippines ( The Adobo Chronicles , Manila Bureau ) – Esquire magazine is reporting that nothing ’ @ @ @ @ @ to motivate Caviteños to stay at home .
Or brandy .
Fundador .
In the @ @ @ @ @ Mayor Randy Salamat is encouraging his constituents to stay at home by offering up a @ @ @ @ @ the barangay with zero or the least number of enhanced community quarantine ( ECQ ) @ @ @ @ @ “ Best in Lechon ” contest will start on April 27 and end on May @ @ @ @ @ , the 10 pieces of lechon will be donated by two Alfonso citizens , Ysrael @ @ @ @ @ Not to be outdone , the mayor of an unnamed nearby town is offering a @ @ @ @ @ the barangay with zero ECQ violators .
Anything to keep Filipinos indoors amid the threat @ @ @

Cavite City, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – Esquire magazine is reporting that nothing’s better than free lechon to motivate Caviteños to stay at home. Or brandy. Fundador.
In the Cavite municipality of Alfonso, Mayor Randy Salamat is encouraging his constituents to stay at home by offering up a reward of 10 lechon to the barangay with zero or the least number of enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) violators.
Alfonso’s “Best in Lechon” contest will start on April 27 and end on May 15. According to Salamat, the 10 pieces of lechon will be donated by two Alfonso citizens, Ysrael Landico and Dodo Credo.
Not to be outdone, the mayor of an unnamed nearby town is offering a case of Fundador brandy to the barangay with zero ECQ violators.
Anything to keep Filipinos indoors amid the threat of Covid-19.


adobochronicles--2020-05-03--GMA News: Covid-19 Swab Testing Goes Online!

QUEZON CITY , Philippines ( The Adobo Chronicles , Quezon City Bureau ) – GMA News is reporting that swab @ @ @ @ @ be done online .
The good news came during a GMA News interview witn an @ @ @ @ @ Public Works and Highways ( DWPH ) who said the Philippines would now be able @ @ @ @ @ per day by next week .
It wasn ’ t clear from the report whether @ @ @ @ @ DOH that would be conducting the testing .
Regardless , the online testing will be @ @ @ @ @ ’ s Covid-19 guidelines of social distancing — your nose swabbed from the comfort of @ @ @ @ @

QUEZON CITY, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Quezon City Bureau) – GMA News is reporting that swab testing for Covid-19 can now be done online.
The good news came during a GMA News interview witn an official of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DWPH) who said the Philippines would now be able to conduct 31,600 coronavirus tests per day by next week.
It wasn’t clear from the report whether it would be DWPH or DOH that would be conducting the testing.
Regardless, the online testing will be in keeping with the country’s Covid-19 guidelines of social distancing — your nose swabbed from the comfort of your home via computer!


adobochronicles--2020-05-03--Donald Trump’s Two-Minute Phone Call With Philippines’ DFA Secretary Teddy Boy Locsin

MANILA , Philippines ( The Adobo Chronicles , Manila Bureau ) – Philippine Foreign Affairs Secretary Teddy Boy Locsin got the surprise of his life when he received a 3 a.m. ( 3 p.m. U.S. East Coast time ) phone call on Monday ( Sunday in Washington , D.C. ) from U.S. President Donald Trump .
Locsin is facing ridicule for his recent tweet that seemed to suggest that ingesting or injecting soap could protect Filipinos from COVID-19 since as toddlers they ate soap in the tub and their angry patents washed their mouths with soap .
Trump was similarly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ press briefing that Americans could be protected from the coronavirus by ingesting or injecting disinfectants .
The Adobo Chronicles obtained a transcript of the two-minute conversation which we are now sharing with our readers and followers : TRUMP : Hello Teddy Boy , how are you my friend ?
TBL : Doing well , Mr. President .
It ’ s an honor to receive a phone call from the greatest leader on earth !
TRUMP : Cut the crap , I already know that .
So I heard you ’ re being bashed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ TBL : Yes , Mr. President .
The news media and netizens don ’ t get sarcasm .
TRUMP : Those idiots .
Fake news , especially that CNN .
TRUMP : But Teddy , what if injecting or ingesting disinfectants or soap actually worked to stop the spread of the coronavirus ?
TBL : Then we ’ d be famous and we ’ ll make it to the history books !
TRUMP : I will , but you won ’ t .
You ’ re just a copycat .
TRUMP : You @ @ @ @ @ @ @ self-obsessed little man from some third world country .
You ’ re bad , very bad .
You ’ re a disgrace to my good friend Rody Dutertey .
TBL : Haha , Mr. President .
I like your sense of humor .
TBL : Well you go to hell , Donald Duck !
You know that tweet of mine about soap ?
I was being sarcastic about you and your stupidity !

MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – Philippine Foreign Affairs Secretary Teddy Boy Locsin got the surprise of his life when he received a 3 a.m. (3 p.m. U.S. East Coast time) phone call on Monday (Sunday in Washington, D.C.) from U.S. President Donald Trump.
Locsin is facing ridicule for his recent tweet that seemed to suggest that ingesting or injecting soap could protect Filipinos from COVID-19 since as toddlers they ate soap in the tub and their angry patents washed their mouths with soap.
Trump was similarly criticized for suggesting in a White House press briefing that Americans could be protected from the coronavirus by ingesting or injecting disinfectants.
The Adobo Chronicles obtained a transcript of the two-minute conversation which we are now sharing with our readers and followers:
TRUMP: Hello Teddy Boy, how are you my friend?
TBL: Doing well, Mr. President. It’s an honor to receive a phone call from the greatest leader on earth!
TRUMP: Cut the crap, I already know that. So I heard you’re being bashed for you recent tweet about soap?
TBL: Yes, Mr. President. The news media and netizens don’t get sarcasm.
TRUMP: Those idiots. Fake news, especially that CNN.
TBL: I know, hahaha.
TRUMP: But Teddy, what if injecting or ingesting disinfectants or soap actually worked to stop the spread of the coronavirus?
TBL: Then we’d be famous and we’ll make it to the history books!
TRUMP: I will, but you won’t. You’re just a copycat.
TBL: Whaaat?
TRUMP: You’re a good-for-nothing, obscure, self-obsessed little man from some third world country. You’re bad, very bad. You’re a disgrace to my good friend Rody Dutertey.
TBL: Haha, Mr. President. I like your sense of humor.
TRUMP: That wasn’t a joke, you idiot!
TBL: Well you go to hell, Donald Duck! You know that tweet of mine about soap? I was being sarcastic about you and your stupidity!
(End of phone call.)


adobochronicles--2020-05-05--ABS-CBN To Enter Into ‘Katol’ Business

ABS-CBN To Enter Into ‘Katol’ Business

QUEZON CITY , Philippines ( The Adobo Chronicles , Quezon City Bureau ) – Resilience and ingenuity are traits that @ @ @ @ @ they ’ re evident especially in the business world .
Just hours after it was @ @ @ @ @ air due to the expiration of its broadcasting franchise , ABS-CBN announced it would enter @ @ @ @ @ For the unfamiliar , katol is the self-burning coil popular in the Philippines , used @ @ @ @ @ A spokesperson for ABS-CBN told The Adobo Chronicles that the former network sees great potential @ @ @ @ @ mosquito-borne diseases like dengue .
It also foresees the product ’ s potential in fighting @ @ @ @ @ , including Covid-19 .
“ What we ’ re happy about , ” the spokesperson @ @ @ @ @ we don ’ t have to reinvent our company logo since what we have now @ @ @ @ @ .
We just need to make some adjustments in our logo ’ s colors .
@

QUEZON CITY, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Quezon City Bureau) – Resilience and ingenuity are traits that Filipinos are known for and they’re evident especially in the business world.
Just hours after it was forced to go off the air due to the expiration of its broadcasting franchise, ABS-CBN announced it would enter into the katol business.
For the unfamiliar, katol is the self-burning coil popular in the Philippines, used to keep mosquitoes away.
A spokesperson for ABS-CBN told The Adobo Chronicles that the former network sees great potential in katol as prevention for mosquito-borne diseases like dengue. It also foresees the product’s potential in fighting off the spread of viruses, including Covid-19.
“What we’re happy about,” the spokesperson said, “is that we don’t have to reinvent our company logo since what we have now pretty much resembles the katol. We just need to make some adjustments in our logo’s colors.”


adobochronicles--2020-05-07--Karen Davila: Manny Pacquiao Eyeing To Buy ABS-CBN

QUEZON CITY , Philippines ( The Adobo Chronicles , Quezon City Bureau ) – In less than 48 hours since ABS-CBN went off the air as part of an NTC order coinciding with its franchise expiration , Senator Manny Pacquiao has indicated he ’ s very interested in purchasing the giant broadcast network .
The boxer-turned-Senator revealed his plans during an interview with Karen Davila , aired via live streaming on ANC .
Davila : Mr .
Senator , what are your thoughts regarding the closure of ABS-CBN over the expiration of its broadcast franchise ?
Pacquiao : The law @ @ @ @ @ @ @ respect and abide by it .
Davila : But our fans , supporters , and talents are saying that this is the worst time to shut down the network considering the country is in the midst of dealing with a pandemic .
Pacquiao : Covid-19 doesn ’ t come with a timeline , but franchises do .
Davila : As Senator , would you support the granting of a new franchise to ABS-CBN ?
Pacquiao : As a Senator , I would , if that ’ s the decision that Congress comes up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , I have other plans .
Pacquiao : My wife Jinky and I have been discussing about making an offer to buy ABS-CBN from the Lopezes .
Davila : Really ?
Wow , that means , I will continue to have a job after all !
Pacquiao : Remember the last time you interviewed me on your show , you pinned me down about my political plans because I didn ’ t have a college degree ?
Pacquiao : Well , people without college degrees can become big investors , and as investors @ @ @ @ @ @ @ decisions .
Davila : What are you trying to get at , Mr .
Senator ?
Pacquiao : As a new owner of ABS-CBN , one of my first decisions is to re-hire all the network ’ s current employees , except you .
As Donald Trump likes to say , “ You ’ re fired !
”

QUEZON CITY, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Quezon City Bureau) – In less than 48 hours since ABS-CBN went off the air as part of an NTC order coinciding with its franchise expiration, Senator Manny Pacquiao has indicated he’s very interested in purchasing the giant broadcast network.
The boxer-turned-Senator revealed his plans during an interview with Karen Davila, aired via live streaming on ANC.
Here’s a transcript of the interview:
Davila: Mr. Senator, what are your thoughts regarding the closure of ABS-CBN over the expiration of its broadcast franchise?
Pacquiao: The law is the law. We all should respect and abide by it.
Davila: But our fans, supporters, and talents are saying that this is the worst time to shut down the network considering the country is in the midst of dealing with a pandemic.
Pacquiao: Covid-19 doesn’t come with a timeline, but franchises do.
Davila: As Senator, would you support the granting of a new franchise to ABS-CBN?
Pacquiao: As a Senator, I would, if that’s the decision that Congress comes up with. But as a private investor, I have other plans.
Davila: Oh?
Pacquiao: My wife Jinky and I have been discussing about making an offer to buy ABS-CBN from the Lopezes.
Davila: Really? Wow, that means, I will continue to have a job after all!
Pacquiao: Not so fast, Karen.
Davila: Yes, Senator?
Pacquiao: Remember the last time you interviewed me on your show, you pinned me down about my political plans because I didn’t have a college degree?
Davila: Uhmmm, yes…
Pacquiao: Well, people without college degrees can become big investors, and as investors, they can make their own business decisions.
Davila: What are you trying to get at, Mr. Senator?
Pacquiao: As a new owner of ABS-CBN, one of my first decisions is to re-hire all the network’s current employees, except you. As Donald Trump likes to say, “You’re fired!”


adobochronicles--2020-05-08--VP Robredo Can’t Be Compelled To Release IQ Score — Supreme Court

MANILA , Philippines ( The Adobo Chronicles , Manila Bureau ) – Voting 13 to 2 , the Philippine Supreme @ @ @ @ @ a petition seeking for the release of President Rodrigo Duterte ’ s health records .
@ @ @ @ @ penned by the 13 justices , the high court said that the President , given @ @ @ @ @ issues he has been having , can not be compelled to release his otherwise confidential @ @ @ @ @ an obvious point to support its ruling , the court said that “ in the @ @ @ @ @ not , by law , compel Vice President Leni Robredo to publicly release her IQ @ @ @ @ @ on social media that she seems to be lacking in the intelligence category.
” Kudos @ @ @ @ @ affirming every Filipino ’ s right to privacy and confidentiality !

MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – Voting 13 to 2, the Philippine Supreme Court today voted to junk a petition seeking for the release of President Rodrigo Duterte’s health records.
In a majority ruling jointly penned by the 13 justices, the high court said that the President, given previous public admission of health issues he has been having, cannot be compelled to release his otherwise confidential health records.
In making an obvious point to support its ruling, the court said that “in the same way, we cannot, by law, compel Vice President Leni Robredo to publicly release her IQ score, despite many claims on social media that she seems to be lacking in the intelligence category.”
Kudos to the Supreme Court for affirming every Filipino’s right to privacy and confidentiality!


adobochronicles--2020-11-16--DUTERTE ORDERS CONVERSION OF U.P. Diliman to a permanent evacuation center

MANILA , Philippines ( The Adobo Chronicles , Manila Bureau ) – The “ Iskolar ng Bayan , ” ( @ @ @ @ @ at the University of the Philippines Diliman campus have announced that they will boycott their @ @ @ @ @ is ousted .
In response , Duterte said he will soon sign an Executive Order @ @ @ @ @ U.P .
Diliman campus into a permanent calamity evacuation center for Metro Manila to enable @ @ @ @ @ to natural disasters like the floods brought about by the recent typhoon , Ulysses .
@ @ @ @ @ obtained by The Adobo Chronicles , Duterte said that his administration will not allow the @ @ @ @ @ to go to waste because it was built and is being maintained by taxpayer money @ @ @ @ @ savings from the “ free tuition ” for U.P .
students will serve as standby @ @ @ @ @ for any future calamities .

MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – The “Iskolar ng Bayan,” (scholars of taxpayer money) at the University of the Philippines Diliman campus have announced that they will boycott their classes until President Rodrigo Duterte is ousted.
In response, Duterte said he will soon sign an Executive Order that will convert the entire U.P. Diliman campus into a permanent calamity evacuation center for Metro Manila to enable the government to better respond to natural disasters like the floods brought about by the recent typhoon, Ulysses.
In the draft E.O. obtained by The Adobo Chronicles, Duterte said that his administration will not allow the sprawling U.P. Diliman campus to go to waste because it was built and is being maintained by taxpayer money. He added that the savings from the “free tuition” for U.P. students will serve as standby funds that will be tapped for any future calamities.


adobochronicles--2020-11-13--GIGANTIC U.F.O. SIGHTED OVER MAYON VOLCANO IN THE PHILIPPINES!

LEGAZPI CITY , Philippines ( The Adobo Chronicles , Legazpi Bureau ) – There have been many sightings of Unidentified @ @ @ @ @ all over the world , but nothing compares to yesterday ’ s sighting in the @ @ @ @ @ hat resembling a “ salakot ” was spotted at the peak of Mayon Volcano on @ @ @ @ @ is famous for its perfect cone .
Netizen John Cidric Santillan was able to capture @ @ @ @ @ from Rawis , Legazpi City .
The Philippine government has sought the assistance of the @ @ @ @ @ Administration ( NASA ) to investigate the sighting .
Meanwhile , the government is asking @ @ @ @ @ with alien-looking creatures in Legazpi City and the province of Albay .

LEGAZPI CITY, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Legazpi Bureau) – There have been many sightings of Unidentified Flying Objects (UFO) all over the world, but nothing compares to yesterday’s sighting in the Philippines.
A rare cloud hat resembling a “salakot” was spotted at the peak of Mayon Volcano on Thursday afternoon. The volcano is famous for its perfect cone.
Netizen John Cidric Santillan was able to capture the rare and special sight from Rawis, Legazpi City.
The Philippine government has sought the assistance of the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to investigate the sighting.
Meanwhile, the government is asking Filipinos to report any encounters with alien-looking creatures in Legazpi City and the province of Albay.


adobochronicles--2020-11-13--Trump withdraws white house invitation for duterte

WASHINGTON , D.C. ( The Adobo Chronicles , Washington Bureau ) – U.S. President Donald Trump has always considered President @ @ @ @ @ , often praising the latter for his “ good work ” on the war on @ @ @ @ @ to the Philippine leader to visit The White House .
But today , Trump told @ @ @ @ @ was withdrawing The White House invitation .
Duterte was among the first of world leaders @ @ @ @ @ Joe Biden for his election as the next President of the United States .
“ @ @ @ @ @ Trump tweeted , “ I expected Duterte to stand by me till the very end @ @ @ @ @ t even give me the courtesy of waiting until I have prosecuted all my legal @ @ @ @ @ , ” he added .

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, left, shakes hands with U.S. President Donald Trump during the 31st Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit in Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) in Manila on Monday Nov. 13, 2017.(Noel Celis/Pool Photo via AP)
WASHINGTON, D.C. (The Adobo Chronicles, Washington Bureau) – U.S. President Donald Trump has always considered President Rodrigo Duterte as his friend, often praising the latter for his “good work” on the war on drugs and extending an invitation to the Philippine leader to visit The White House.
But today, Trump told The Adobo Chronicles that he was withdrawing The White House invitation.
The reason?
Duterte was among the first of world leaders to extend their congratulations to Joe Biden for his election as the next President of the United States.
“I felt betrayed,” Trump tweeted, “I expected Duterte to stand by me till the very end. “He didn’t even give me the courtesy of waiting until I have prosecuted all my legal challenges to the fraudulent elections,” he added.


adobochronicles--2020-11-17--Liberal party to commemorate world toilet day tomorrow

QUEZON CITY , Philippines ( The Adobo Chronicles , Quezon City Bureau ) – The Philippine Opposition Liberal Party will @ @ @ @ @ a socially-distant thanksgiving mass at the University of the Philippines Diliman chapel , tomorrow , @ @ @ @ @ Vice President Leni Robredo and former President Noynoy Aquino , the simple celebration will honor @ @ @ @ @ candidates in the last national elections — the Otso Diretso .
The eight will each @ @ @ @ @ courage .
It will be recalled that during and after the elections campaign , the @ @ @ @ @ with memes of “ Otso Diretso sa Inodoro , ” which means “ Eight Straight @ @ @ @ @ the memes came into fruition .

QUEZON CITY, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Quezon City Bureau) – The Philippine Opposition Liberal Party will commemorate World Toilet Day with a socially-distant thanksgiving mass at the University of the Philippines Diliman chapel, tomorrow, November 19.
Led by Vice President Leni Robredo and former President Noynoy Aquino, the simple celebration will honor the eight defeated Opposition Senatorial candidates in the last national elections — the Otso Diretso. The eight will each be awarded a medal of courage.
It will be recalled that during and after the elections campaign, the Otso Diretso candidates were taunted with memes of “Otso Diretso sa Inodoro,” which means “Eight Straight to the Toilet.”
And the memes came into fruition.


adobochronicles--2020-11-19--What happens if donald trump refuses to leave white house?

WASHINGTON , D.C. ( The Adobo Chronicles , Washington Bureau ) – It ’ s been more than two weeks @ @ @ @ @ Presidential elections and even with Joe Biden being the projected winner in the race , @ @ @ @ @ signs of conceding .
He and his allies continue to entertain the idea that January @ @ @ @ @ an inauguration of a Trump second term .
The Adobo Chronicles polled our panel of @ @ @ @ @ asked them what they think will happen if Trump refuses to leave The White House @ @ @ @ @ in their response : Trump will be under ( White ) House Arrest .

WASHINGTON, D.C. (The Adobo Chronicles, Washington Bureau) – It’s been more than two weeks since the November 3 U.S. Presidential elections and even with Joe Biden being the projected winner in the race, Donald Trump is showing no signs of conceding. He and his allies continue to entertain the idea that January 20, 2021 will be an inauguration of a Trump second term.
The Adobo Chronicles polled our panel of political and law experts and asked them what they think will happen if Trump refuses to leave The White House.
The experts were unanimous in their response: Trump will be under (White) House Arrest.


adobochronicles--2020-11-18--CNN’S PIA HONTIVEROS TO SUE VP LENI ROBREDO FOR CYBER LIBEL

MANILA , Philippines ( The Adobo Chronicles , Manila Bureau ) – CNN Philippines ’ news host Pia Hontiveros today @ @ @ @ @ she will be suing Vice President Leni Robredo for cyber libel — the same crime @ @ @ @ @ convicted for .
The impending lawsuit stems from Hontiveros ’ interview with Robredo on the @ @ @ @ @ the Vice President called her ‘ Karen.
’ Hontiveros said being named ‘ Karen ’ @ @ @ @ @ , and malicious .
She , however , didn ’ t mention her ABS-CBN rival @ @ @ @ @ as the person concerned in the “ unfair comparison.
” While the interview happened on @ @ @ @ @ as well as taped videos of the newscast were widely shared on the Internet , @ @ @ @ @ So that counts towards “ cyber ” libel .
For developments on this story , @ @ @ @ @ s “ Newsnight ” where Hontiveros goes above and beyond the headlines .

MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – CNN Philippines’ news host Pia Hontiveros today told The Adobo Chronicles that she will be suing Vice President Leni Robredo for cyber libel — the same crime Rappler CEO Maria Ressa was convicted for.
The impending lawsuit stems from Hontiveros’ interview with Robredo on the program “Newsnight” where the Vice President called her ‘Karen.’
Hontiveros said being named ‘Karen’ was derogatory, a lie, and malicious. She, however, didn’t mention her ABS-CBN rival broadcaster, Karen Davila, as the person concerned in the “unfair comparison.”
While the interview happened on television, the news segment as well as taped videos of the newscast were widely shared on the Internet, exacerbating Hontiveros’ humiliation. So that counts towards “cyber” libel.
For developments on this story, tune in to CNN’s “Newsnight” where Hontiveros goes above and beyond the headlines.


adobochronicles--2020-11-18--CNN’S PIA HONTIVEROS TO LENI ROBREDO: I AM NO KAREN

MANILA , Philippines ( The Adobo Chronicles , Manila Bureau ) – In the United States and on social media @ @ @ @ @ ’ has become quite derogatory .
It ’ s often used as a label for @ @ @ @ @ her privilege to threaten or try to intimidate others .
So you can just imagine @ @ @ @ @ ’ consternation when Vice President Leni Robredo called her ‘ Karen.
’ When Robredo addressed @ @ @ @ @ during an interview on the program ‘ Newsnight , ’ Hontiveros was quick to interrupt @ @ @ @ @ , “ Hindi po ito si Karen.
” ( This is not Karen . )
@ @ @ @ @ to being called ‘ Karen ’ go beyond the viral Internet label ?
Does it @ @ @ @ @ professional rivalry between her and the real Karen , fellow broadcaster Karen Davila ?
Tune @ @ @ @ @ where CNN goes above and beyond the headlines .

MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – In the United States and on social media, the name ‘Karen’ has become quite derogatory. It’s often used as a label for a white woman who uses her privilege to threaten or try to intimidate others.
So you can just imagine CNN Philippines’ Pia Hontiveros’ consternation when Vice President Leni Robredo called her ‘Karen.’
When Robredo addressed her as ‘Karen’ during an interview on the program ‘Newsnight,’ Hontiveros was quick to interrupt the Vice President by saying, “Hindi po ito si Karen.” ( This is not Karen.)
But does Hontiveros’ objection to being called ‘Karen’ go beyond the viral Internet label? Does it have something to do with professional rivalry between her and the real Karen, fellow broadcaster Karen Davila?
Tune in to “Newsnight” where CNN goes above and beyond the headlines.


adobochronicles--2020-11-19--Introducing: miss universe 2018 catriona garay

CARTAGENA , Colombia ( The Adobo Chronicles , Miami Bureau ) – A journalism graduate was crowned Miss Universe Colombia @ @ @ @ @ Laura Olascuaga , 25 , of Bolivar , will be Colombia ’ s delegate to @ @ @ @ @ which will be held next year .
But the more exciting news was that the @ @ @ @ @ Miss Universe 2018 who was one of the judges , was finally given her due @ @ @ @ @ ” In her introduction , she was referred to as Australian-born who represented the Philippines @ @ @ @ @ Truth be told .
She was born in Cairns , Australia .
But her surname @ @ @ @ @ Garay ” instead of “ Gray.
” But all ’ s well that ends well @ @ @ @ @ perfectly more Filipino than “ Gray .
The Miss Colombia organization has since apologized .
@ @ @ @ @ is , Garay , we mean Gray , took everything in stride .

CARTAGENA, Colombia (The Adobo Chronicles, Miami Bureau) – A journalism graduate was crowned Miss Universe Colombia 2020 last Monday night. Laura Olascuaga, 25, of Bolivar, will be Colombia’s delegate to the Miss Universe 2020 pageant which will be held next year.
But the more exciting news was that the Philippines’ Catriona Gray, Miss Universe 2018 who was one of the judges, was finally given her due as a “dual citizen.”
In her introduction, she was referred to as Australian-born who represented the Philippines in the 2018 pageant. Truth be told. She was born in Cairns, Australia.
But her surname was also misspelled as “Garay” instead of “Gray.” But all’s well that ends well. “Garay” sounds perfectly more Filipino than “Gray.
The Miss Colombia organization has since apologized.
As the queen that she is, Garay, we mean Gray, took everything in stride.


adobochronicles--2020-11-20--AMID COVID PANDEMIC, BAGUIO CITY POLICE OFFICERS REQUIRED TO WEAR PPE

BAGUIO CITY , Philippines ( The Adobo Chronicles , Baguio Bureau ) – In Baguio City , the Philippines ’ @ @ @ @ @ , including police officers , are required to wear Personal Protective Equipment ( PPEs ) @ @ @ @ @ city is known for the discipline of its citizens particularly in following mandated health protocols @ @ @ @ @ spread of the coronavirus .
As seen in the photo , taken along the city @ @ @ @ @ Session Road which is closed to vehicular traffic on Sundays , police officers wear their @ @ @ @ @ mask , face shield , hand gloves and g-string .
Way to go , Baguio @

BAGUIO CITY, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Baguio Bureau) – In Baguio City, the Philippines’ Summer Capital, front liners, including police officers, are required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) at all times.
The city is known for the discipline of its citizens particularly in following mandated health protocols aimed at curbing the further spread of the coronavirus.
As seen in the photo, taken along the city’s main thoroughfare, Session Road which is closed to vehicular traffic on Sundays, police officers wear their PPEs with pride: face mask, face shield, hand gloves and g-string.
Way to go, Baguio!


adobochronicles--2020-11-19--DUTERTE CREATES NEW, TASK FORCES OF THE PHILIPPINES

MANILA , Philippines ( The Adobo Chronicles , Manila Bureau ) – If there ’ s an app for that , there ’ s also a task force for that .
It is no secret that the Duterte administration has a penchant for creating task forces for almost everything — from the Covid-19 response , to the PhilHealth and other corruption investigations at other agencies , to the Boracay rehabilitation , to typhoons and other calamities .
Many members of these task forces — numbering about 15 as of latest count according to Rappler — are retired army generals or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in order to coordinate the activities of these task forces , President Rodrigo Duterte has signed an Executive Order creating a new agency , the Task Forces of the Philippines ( TFP ) .
It will be an attached agency to the Armed Forces of the Philippines ( AFP ) As of press time , Duterte is yet to name the head of this new agency who will be called Task Forces Czar .
Rumors have it that the President is considering Senator Bong Go to fill the position .
Spokesperson Harry Roque @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to make sure that the left hand knows what the right hand is doing .

MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – If there’s an app for that, there’s also a task force for that.
It is no secret that the Duterte administration has a penchant for creating task forces for almost everything — from the Covid-19 response, to the PhilHealth and other corruption investigations at other agencies, to the Boracay rehabilitation, to typhoons and other calamities. Many members of these task forces — numbering about 15 as of latest count according to Rappler — are retired army generals or members of the Armed Forces.
So in order to coordinate the activities of these task forces, President Rodrigo Duterte has signed an Executive Order creating a new agency, the Task Forces of the Philippines (TFP). It will be an attached agency to the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP)
As of press time, Duterte is yet to name the head of this new agency who will be called Task Forces Czar. Rumors have it that the President is considering Senator Bong Go to fill the position.
Spokesperson Harry Roque, the goal of the TFP is to make sure that the left hand knows what the right hand is doing.


adobochronicles--2020-11-20--OVP HIRING STAFF TO MANAGE LENI ROBREDO’S KNOWLEDGE

QUEZON CITY , Philippines ( The Adobo Chronicles , Quezon City Bureau ) – The Office of the Vice President @ @ @ @ @ currently hiring for a professional who could manage Leni Robredo ’ s limited knowledge .
@ @ @ @ @ to further inquire about the Vice Presidential Staff Officer VI , salary grade 24 , @ @ @ @ @ the Knowledge Management Division .
OVP also has open positions for their Media and Public @ @ @ @ @ Robredo ’ s phot ops and propaganda activities .
It ’ s your chance to @ @ @ @ @ s “ SerBISYONG Leni !
”

QUEZON CITY, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Quezon City Bureau) – The Office of the Vice President has announced that it is currently hiring for a professional who could manage Leni Robredo’s limited knowledge.
Interested persons may contact OVP to further inquire about the Vice Presidential Staff Officer VI, salary grade 24, who will be assigned to the Knowledge Management Division.
OVP also has open positions for their Media and Public Relations Division to help enhance Robredo’s phot ops and propaganda activities.
It’s your chance to join the Vice President’s “SerBISYONG Leni!”


adobochronicles--2020-11-21--Siete palabras: LIBERAL PARTY ANNOUNCES 2022 SENATORIAL LINE-UP

MANILA , Philippines ( The Adobo Chronicles , Manila Bureau ) – Move over , Otso Diretso .
Here comes @ @ @ @ @ the Liberal Party formally announced its line-up for the 2022 Senatorial elections , fielding seven @ @ @ @ @ the last elections ’ eight who were all flushed into an embarrassing zero win .
@ @ @ @ @ magic seven ’ s new , improved campaign tag — Siete Palabras — which it @ @ @ @ @ country ’ s Roman Catholics ( Siete Palabras refers to Jesus Christ ’ s Seven @ @ @ @ @ crucifixion . )
Pro-Duterte netizens quickly criticized the campaign tag , saying that it aptly @ @ @ @ @ are “ all talk.
” The magic seven are ABS-CBN actress Angel Locsin , VP @ @ @ @ @ and Rappler CEO Maria Ressa , actress Vilma Santos , blogger Francis Baraan IV , @ @ @ @ @ Cuneta ’ s daughter Kakie Pangilinan .

MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – Move over, Otso Diretso. Here comes Siete Palabras!
Today, the Liberal Party formally announced its line-up for the 2022 Senatorial elections, fielding seven candidates, one less than the last elections’ eight who were all flushed into an embarrassing zero win.
The LP also revealed the magic seven’s new, improved campaign tag — Siete Palabras — which it hopes would appeal to the country’s Roman Catholics (Siete Palabras refers to Jesus Christ’s Seven Last Words prior to His crucifixion.)
Pro-Duterte netizens quickly criticized the campaign tag, saying that it aptly characterizes the seven candidates who are “all talk.”
The magic seven are ABS-CBN actress Angel Locsin, VP daughter Aika Robredo, convict and Rappler CEO Maria Ressa, actress Vilma Santos, blogger Francis Baraan IV, blogger Jover Laurio and Sharon Cuneta’s daughter Kakie Pangilinan.


adobochronicles--2020-11-22--ADOBO CHRONICLES TO SUE KAKIE PANGILINAN AND FRANCIS BARAAN FOR LIBEL!

SAN JOSE , California ( The Adobo Chronicles , San Jose Bureau ) – The California headquarters of The Adobo Chronicles is preparing a lawsuit accusing Sharon Cuneta ’ s daughter Kakie Pangilinan and blogger Francis Baraan IV for libel .
The complaint , to be filed simultaneously in California and Manila , alleges that Pangilinan and Baraan used their Twitter accounts to disparage the dignity and reputation of the satirical Adobo Chronicles .
It stems from a post by AC regarding the Liberal Party ’ s line-up for the 2022 Senatorial elections in the Philippines .
The post included @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be fielded by the Opposition , to be named “ Siete Palabras , ” denoting all talk .
( In the last Senatorial elections , LP fielded what they called the “ Otso Diretso ” none of whom made it to the elected Senate slate . )
In her Twitter post , Pangilinan called AC “ bitch.
” Baraan , on the other hand , called the AC post “ fake news.
” It ’ s usually private citizens who sue the news media for libel ( as in the case of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for cyber libel . )
This time , it is the other way around — a news media ( albeit satire ) is suing private citizens .

SAN JOSE, California (The Adobo Chronicles, San Jose Bureau) – The California headquarters of The Adobo Chronicles is preparing a lawsuit accusing Sharon Cuneta’s daughter Kakie Pangilinan and blogger Francis Baraan IV for libel.
The complaint, to be filed simultaneously in California and Manila, alleges that Pangilinan and Baraan used their Twitter accounts to disparage the dignity and reputation of the satirical Adobo Chronicles. It stems from a post by AC regarding the Liberal Party’s line-up for the 2022 Senatorial elections in the Philippines. The post included Pangilinan and Baraan among the seven candidates to be fielded by the Opposition, to be named “Siete Palabras,” denoting all talk. (In the last Senatorial elections, LP fielded what they called the “Otso Diretso” none of whom made it to the elected Senate slate.)
In her Twitter post, Pangilinan called AC “bitch.” Baraan, on the other hand, called the AC post “fake news.”
It’s usually private citizens who sue the news media for libel (as in the case of Rappler CEO Maria Ressa who was convicted for cyber libel.) This time, it is the other way around — a news media (albeit satire) is suing private citizens.


adobochronicles--2020-11-23--Leni robredo to kakie pangilinan: stop spreading fake newS!

MANILA , Philippines ( The Adobo Chronicles , Manila Bureau ) – Kakie Pangilinan thought she was defending Leni Robredo @ @ @ @ @ ” attacks from President Rodrigo Duterte , but the Vice President didn ’ t see @ @ @ @ @ one of her tweets , Pangilinan , daughter of actress Sharon Cuneta and Senator Kiko @ @ @ @ @ if the President can be a rapist , she wondered why the Vice President can @ @ @ @ @ .
Robredo , who maintains that she she ’ s not into any affair , @ @ @ @ @ news .
“ If you think you ’ re helping me , you are absolutely @ @ @ @ @ accusing me of having a boyfriend , ” Robredo said , obviously referring to Pangilinan @ @ @ @ @ ( Die-hard Duterte Supporters ) are calling on the President to file libel charges against @ @ @ @ @ “ rapist .
”

MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – Kakie Pangilinan thought she was defending Leni Robredo from personal and “misogynistic” attacks from President Rodrigo Duterte, but the Vice President didn’t see it that way.
In one of her tweets, Pangilinan, daughter of actress Sharon Cuneta and Senator Kiko Pangilinan, she said that if the President can be a rapist, she wondered why the Vice President can’t have a boyfriend.
Robredo, who maintains that she’s not into any affair, accused Pangilinan of spreading fake news. “If you think you’re helping me, you are absolutely wrong. You are practically accusing me of having a boyfriend,” Robredo said, obviously referring to Pangilinan.
Meanwhile, many DDS (Die-hard Duterte Supporters) are calling on the President to file libel charges against Pangilinan for labeling him a “rapist.”


adobochronicles--2020-11-23--ROBREDO MELTS DOWN AND THE INTERNET IS NOT HAVING IT

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adobochronicles--2020-11-24--FACEBOOK SUSPENDS LENI ROBREDO’S ACCOUNT FOR VIOLATION OF COMMUNITY STANDARDS

MANILA , Philippines ( The Adobo Chronicles , Manila Bureau ) – Leni Robredo ’ s Facebook account has been @ @ @ @ @ Facebook Philippines .
This after repeated violations of Facebook ’ s community standards which prohibit @ @ @ @ @ after news media statements by the Vice President which were posted and re-posted on social @ @ @ @ @ sexual innuendo-inspired phrases like “ well-oiled ” and “ sinusubo ” ( felatio ) .
@ @ @ @ @ t see any FB posts by the Office of the Vice President for the next @ @ @ @ @ why .

MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – Leni Robredo’s Facebook account has been suspended for 30 days by Facebook Philippines. This after repeated violations of Facebook’s community standards which prohibit vulgarity.
The suspension came after news media statements by the Vice President which were posted and re-posted on social media. Those statements included sexual innuendo-inspired phrases like “well-oiled” and “sinusubo” (felatio).
So if you don’t see any FB posts by the Office of the Vice President for the next 30 days, you know why.


adobochronicles--2020-11-25--New york times: JOE BIDEN IS AN ALCOHOLIC!

NEW YORK , New York ( The Adobo Chronicles , New York Bureau ) – As the entire country of @ @ @ @ @ mood because Thanksgiving can not be celebrated in the same tradition citizens are used to @ @ @ @ @ , The New York Times heralded a surprise fact about President-elect Joe Biden .
In @ @ @ @ @ Thanksgiving message delivered by Biden to American , NYT revealed that the former Vice President @ @ @ @ @ the good news is , the Times reported that when Biden delivered his message , @ @ @ @ @ And all the while , Americans thought it was Donald Trump who is never sober @ @ @ @ @

NEW YORK, New York (The Adobo Chronicles, New York Bureau) – As the entire country of America is in a somber mood because Thanksgiving cannot be celebrated in the same tradition citizens are used to due to the coronavirus pandemic, The New York Times heralded a surprise fact about President-elect Joe Biden.
In a headline story about a Thanksgiving message delivered by Biden to American, NYT revealed that the former Vice President is an alcoholic.
But the good news is, the Times reported that when Biden delivered his message, he was “sober.”
And all the while, Americans thought it was Donald Trump who is never sober.
Now we know.


ROBREDOS MISSPELL OVP

QUEZON CITY , Philippines ( The Adobo Chronicles , Quezon City Bureau ) – It was supposed to be a @ @ @ @ @ one big family Robredo , but the joy of having a new doctor in Tricia @ @ @ @ @ the wrong balloons .
The second family of all girls was celebrating Tricia ’ s @ @ @ @ @ Exam by holding up huge balloons that was supposed to spell OVP ( Office of @ @ @ @ @ that proverbial photo op .
Alas , they held up balloons that spelled “ OBF.
@ @ @ @ @ mom Leni Robredo justified the photo posted on the VP ’ s Facebook page by @ @ @ @ @ “ Office of tbe Bise Fresident , ” but that was pushing it too far @ @ @ @ @ to congratulate Tricia for a job well done !

QUEZON CITY, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Quezon City Bureau) – It was supposed to be a night of celebration by the one big family Robredo, but the joy of having a new doctor in Tricia turned sour. Thanks to the wrong balloons.
The second family of all girls was celebrating Tricia’s passing of the Physician Licensure Exam by holding up huge balloons that was supposed to spell OVP ( Office of the Vice President) for that proverbial photo op. Alas, they held up balloons that spelled “OBF.”
Some netizen fans of mom Leni Robredo justified the photo posted on the VP’s Facebook page by interpreting the letters to mean “Office of tbe Bise Fresident,” but that was pushing it a bit too far.
Regardless, we wish to congratulate Tricia for a job well done! That was one big fight!


adobochronicles--2020-11-25--ELECTION PROTEST: Philippine supreme court declares leni robredo whiner!

MANILA , Philippines ( The Adobo Chronicles , Manila Bureau ) – The electoral protest filed by Bongbong Marcos against @ @ @ @ @ the 2016 Vice Presidential elections has remained in limbo for several years now .
Today @ @ @ @ @ the Philippines , acting as the Presidential Electoral Tribunal ( PET ) has finally declared @ @ @ @ @ contest .
Despite the matter considered sub judice , where parties in a case pending @ @ @ @ @ publicly discussing related issues , the Robredo camp has been vocal in criticizing Marcos for @ @ @ @ @ his legal rights .
As a matter of fact , the Robredo camp just this @ @ @ @ @ spoiled brat ” for once again pushing a Supreme Court ( SC ) justice to @ @ @ @ @ he filed against Robredo .
In an en banc resolution , the PET admonished Robredo @ @ @ @ @ the case proceed accordingly .

MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – The electoral protest filed by Bongbong Marcos against Leni Robredo in connection with the 2016 Vice Presidential elections has remained in limbo for several years now.
Today, the Supreme Court of the Philippines, acting as the Presidential Electoral Tribunal (PET) has finally declared Robredo the whiner in the contest.
Despite the matter considered sub judice, where parties in a case pending in court are prohibited from publicly discussing related issues, the Robredo camp has been vocal in criticizing Marcos for his persistent attempts to assert his legal rights.
As a matter of fact, the Robredo camp just this week called Marcos a “spoiled brat” for once again pushing a Supreme Court (SC) justice to inhibit from the electoral protest he filed against Robredo.
In an en banc resolution, the PET admonished Robredo to stop whining and let the case proceed accordingly.


adobochronicles--2020-11-26--PHILIPPINE SENATOR LEILA DE LIMA RETRACTS LETTER TO BIDEN, WRITES TO TRUMP INSTEAD

MANILA , Philippines ( The Adobo Chronicles , Manila Bureau ) - Detained Philippine Senator Leila de Lima has retracted @ @ @ @ @ to U.S. President-elect Joe Biden .
Her letter called Biden “ a beacon for our @ @ @ @ @ Donald Trump to Rodrigo Duterte .
Sources close to the Senator have confirmed that she @ @ @ @ @ President Trump instead .
The Adobo Chronicles obtained a leaked copy of de Lima ’ @ @ @ @ @ , in part : “ I am extremely shocked and saddened that the recent Presidential @ @ @ @ @ , but I am confident that you will remain a powerful force in American and @ @ @ @ @ Rodrigo Duterte will remain a powerful force in Philippine and Asian region politics , unfortunately.
@ @ @ @ @ with : “ Please keep me in mind as you continue with your Presidential pardons @ @ @ @ @ your lame duck Presidency .
”

MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau)- Detained Philippine Senator Leila de Lima has retracted a congratulatory message she sent to U.S. President-elect Joe Biden. Her letter called Biden “a beacon for our own democracy” while comparing Donald Trump to Rodrigo Duterte.
Sources close to the Senator have confirmed that she is writing a letter to President Trump instead.
The Adobo Chronicles obtained a leaked copy of de Lima’s new letter which reads, in part:
“I am extremely shocked and saddened that the recent Presidential election was stolen from you, but I am confident that you will remain a powerful force in American and world politics, just like Rodrigo Duterte will remain a powerful force in Philippine and Asian region politics, unfortunately.”
She ends her letter with:
“Please keep me in mind as you continue with your Presidential pardons in the remaining weeks of your lame duck Presidency.”


adobochronicles--2020-11-29--Maria ressa to seek president trump’s pardon for HER cyber libel conviction

MANILA , Philippines ( The Adobo Chronicles , Manila Bureau ) – Under the U.S. Constitution , Donald Trump has @ @ @ @ @ pardons to individuals convicted of crimes .
That has given Rappler CEO Maria Ressa much @ @ @ @ @ pardoned for her cyber libel conviction in the Philippines .
Ressa is a dual citizen @ @ @ @ @ Philippines .
Informed sources told The Adobo Chronicles that Ressa is preparing a letter to @ @ @ @ @ citing her U.S. citizenship and one named by Time magazine as a Person of the @ @ @ @ @ the many international awards she has received from various U.S. organizations .
She is hoping @ @ @ @ @ on her request in the next several weeks before President-elect Joe Biden is inaugurated on @ @ @ @ @

MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – Under the U.S. Constitution, Donald Trump has the power to grant Presidential pardons to individuals convicted of crimes. That has given Rappler CEO Maria Ressa much hope that she could be pardoned for her cyber libel conviction in the Philippines. Ressa is a dual citizen of the U.S. and the Philippines.
Informed sources told The Adobo Chronicles that Ressa is preparing a letter to Trump seeking Presidential pardon, citing her U.S. citizenship and one named by Time magazine as a Person of the Year, not to mention the many international awards she has received from various U.S. organizations. She is hoping the American President will act on her request in the next several weeks before President-elect Joe Biden is inaugurated on January 20, 2021.
This is a developing story.


adobochronicles--2020-11-29--Facebook to roll out ‘sarcasm’ emoticon

Facebook to roll out ‘sarcasm’ emoticon

MENLO PARK , California ( The Adobo Chronicles , San Jose Bureau ) – Whether you ’ re posting or @ @ @ @ @ , there ’ s an emoticon for the reaction that you want to convey or @ @ @ @ @ are being sarcastic .
The lack of a sarcasm emoticon has resulted in a lot @ @ @ @ @ sometimes , embarrassment , for many netizens .
Starting December 1 , Facebook will roll @ @ @ @ @ to add to its existing ones that convey approval , love , deep thought , @ @ @ @ @ and anger .
The new sarcasm emoticon is represented by a clown-like image to convey @ @ @ @ @ is all “ in jest .
”

MENLO PARK, California (The Adobo Chronicles, San Jose Bureau) – Whether you’re posting or reading a post on Facebook, there’s an emoticon for the reaction that you want to convey or elicit. Except when you are being sarcastic.
The lack of a sarcasm emoticon has resulted in a lot of misunderstanding among or, sometimes, embarrassment, for many netizens .
Fret no more.
Starting December 1, Facebook will roll out a new sarcasm emoticon to add to its existing ones that convey approval, love, deep thought, happiness, surprise, sadness and anger.
The new sarcasm emoticon is represented by a clown-like image to convey that a post or response is all “in jest.”


adobochronicles--2020-11-29--LATEST LENI ROBREDO STATEMENT TRANSLATED INTO TAGALOG

QUEZON CITY , Philippines ( The Adobo Chronicles , Quezon City Bureau ) – Vice President Leni Robredo ’ s @ @ @ @ @ populism came under fire for being beyond the reach of the laylayan which constitutes an @ @ @ @ @ population for her Presidential ambition .
In the interest of public service , and for @ @ @ @ @ the laylayan , The Adobo Chronicles ’ language expert Crispulo Bacud Tapa translated the Robredo @ @ @ @ @ follows :

QUEZON CITY, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Quezon City Bureau) – Vice President Leni Robredo’s most recent public statement on populism came under fire for being beyond the reach of the laylayan which constitutes an overwhelming majority of her target population for her Presidential ambition.
In the interest of public service, and for the benefit of members of the laylayan, The Adobo Chronicles’ language expert Crispulo Bacud Tapa translated the Robredo statement into Tagalog, as follows:


adobochronicles--2020-12-01--MERRIAM-WEBSTER’S WORD OF THE YEAR: PANDEMIC, pLUS COSMETIC

SPRINGFIELD , Massachusetts ( The Adobo Chronicles , San Francisco Bureau ) – It ’ s that time of the @ @ @ @ @ Dictionary picks its word of the year , and its choice comes as no surprise @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus : PANDEMIC .
This year , Webster also picked a word of the year @ @ @ @ @ in the world .
For the Philippines , the dictionary picked “ Cosmetic ” as @ @ @ @ @ .
The choice stems from recent highfalutin statements of Vice President Leni Robredo mentioning the @ @ @ @ @ like when she said “ cosmetic affinity ” and “ cosmetic courage.
” Robredo ’ @ @ @ @ @ were miles apart from her usual rhetoric in the Filipino language which were full of @ @ @ @ @ iyong ” and “ ang sa akin.
” How politics influences language !
Or is @ @ @ @ @

SPRINGFIELD, Massachusetts (The Adobo Chronicles, San Francisco Bureau) – It’s that time of the year when Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary picks its word of the year, and its choice comes as no surprise in this age of the coronavirus: PANDEMIC.
This year, Webster also picked a word of the year in each of the countries in the world.
For the Philippines, the dictionary picked “Cosmetic” as its word of the year.
The choice stems from recent highfalutin statements of Vice President Leni Robredo mentioning the word “cosmetic,” like when she said “cosmetic affinity” and “cosmetic courage.”
Robredo’s recent messages in English were miles apart from her usual rhetoric in the Filipino language which were full of “iyon,” “iyong” and “ang sa akin.”
How politics influences language! Or is it the other way around?


adobochronicles--2020-11-30--LENI ROBREDO’s cryptic messages: WE PUT IT ALL TOGETHER.

MANILA , Philippines ( The Adobo Chronicles , Manila Bureau ) – Many Filipinos found Vice President Leni Robredo ’ @ @ @ @ @ , if not cryptic , especially coming from someone whose trademark messages are usually filled @ @ @ @ @ “ iyong.
” Is there a new speechwriter in the OVP house ?
To make @ @ @ @ @ this , The Adobo Chronicles put together the key points in Robredo ’ s messages @ @ @ @ @ greater clarity and coherence .

MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – Many Filipinos found Vice President Leni Robredo’s recent statements quite puzzling, if not cryptic, especially coming from someone whose trademark messages are usually filled with “iyon” and “iyong.”
Is there a new speechwriter in the OVP house?
To make sense out of all of this, The Adobo Chronicles put together the key points in Robredo’s messages in a single statement for greater clarity and coherence.


adobochronicles--2020-12-03--BIDEN ADMINISTRATION FAVORS ‘NO VISA’ FOR FILIPINOS ENTERING U.S.

WASHINGTON , D.C. ( The Adobo Chronicles , Washington Bureau ) – Filipinos looking to visit the United States after @ @ @ @ @ no longer need an entry visa , thanks to a proposal reportedly being considered by @ @ @ @ @ A spokesperson for the President-elect said that the proposal is in recognition of the great @ @ @ @ @ and other healthcare workers to Americans amid the Covid-19 crisis .
“ They are our @ @ @ @ @ proper to reward them for their life-saving work , ” he said .
For the @ @ @ @ @ needed a visa to enter the U.S. , despite the fact that U.S. citizens enjoy @ @ @ @ @ Philippines as long as they stay for no more than 30 days .
A draft @ @ @ @ @ The Adobo Chronicles states that Filipino citizens will no longer be required to have a @ @ @ @ @ as long as they have a Mastercard .
American Express will not be honored so @ @ @ @ @ without it .

WASHINGTON, D.C. (The Adobo Chronicles, Washington Bureau) – Filipinos looking to visit the United States after the coronavirus pandemic period will no longer need an entry visa, thanks to a proposal reportedly being considered by the incoming Biden administration.
A spokesperson for the President-elect said that the proposal is in recognition of the great service rendered by Filipino nurses and other healthcare workers to Americans amid the Covid-19 crisis. “They are our heroes and it is but proper to reward them for their life-saving work,” he said.
For the longest time, Filipino citizens needed a visa to enter the U.S., despite the fact that U.S. citizens enjoy a visa-free entry into the Philippines as long as they stay for no more than 30 days.
A draft of the proposal obtained by The Adobo Chronicles states that Filipino citizens will no longer be required to have a visa to visit the U.S. as long as they have a Mastercard. American Express will not be honored so Filipino tourists can leave home without it.


adobochronicles--2020-12-02--Philippines: president manny pacquiao

Philippines: president manny pacquiao

MANILA , Philippines ( The Adobo Chronicles , Manila Bureau ) – Manny Pacquiao is known the world over as @ @ @ @ @ A few know him as a sitting Philippine Senator .
Of the many names being @ @ @ @ @ Duterte when he steps down in 2022 , Pacquiao ’ s is among the more @ @ @ @ @ had movie actors as Presidents before , among them Ronald Reagan and Joseph Estrada .
@ @ @ @ @ , like it or not , we can now call Manny President Pacquiao .
He @ @ @ @ @ President of Duterte ’ s political party , PDP-LABAN .
Whether he will run for @ @ @ @ @ President of the Philippines remains to be seen .

MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – Manny Pacquiao is known the world over as the Filipino champion boxer. A few know him as a sitting Philippine Senator.
Of the many names being floated to succeed President Rodrigo Duterte when he steps down in 2022, Pacquiao’s is among the more intriguing. We’ve had movie actors as Presidents before, among them Ronald Reagan and Joseph Estrada. But a boxer?
Well, like it or not, we can now call Manny President Pacquiao.
He has just been chosen the President of Duterte’s political party, PDP-LABAN. Whether he will run for (and win as) President of the Philippines remains to be seen.
Gird your loins…


adobochronicles--2020-12-03--Pcoo launches new covid-19 PUBLIC SERVICE AD

MANILA , Philippines ( The Adobo Chronicles , Manila Bureau ) – Facing criticism that it has not been effective @ @ @ @ @ encourage Filipinos to observe basic health protocols to prevent coronavirus infection , the Presidential Communications @ @ @ @ @ headed by Secretary Martin Andanar is changing its strategy .
For the longest time , @ @ @ @ @ Roque have been advocating for “ Mask , Hugas , Iwas ” to no avail @ @ @ @ @ criticized for violating the very protocols he has been advocating .
In its new , @ @ @ @ @ PCOO is encouraging Filipinos to avoid the “ 3 C ’ s , ” of @ @ @ @ @ and enclosed spaces , and Chismosas and Chismosos ( gossips ) .

MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – Facing criticism that it has not been effective in its public campaign to encourage Filipinos to observe basic health protocols to prevent coronavirus infection, the Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) headed by Secretary Martin Andanar is changing its strategy.
For the longest time, PCOO and Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque have been advocating for “Mask, Hugas, Iwas” to no avail. Roque himself has been criticized for violating the very protocols he has been advocating.
In its new, improved public service ad, PCOO is encouraging Filipinos to avoid the “3 C’s,” of avoiding Crowded places, Confined and enclosed spaces, and Chismosas and Chismosos (gossips).


adobochronicles--2020-12-03--DUTERTE TO BIDEN: VISITING FORCES AGREEMENT IN EXCHANGE FOR VISITING FILIPINOS AGREEMENT

MANILA , Philippines ( The Adobo Chronicles , Manila Bureau ) – Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is known as a @ @ @ @ @ to always take the upper hand when negotiating with world leaders .
Today , Duterte @ @ @ @ @ Joe Biden , proposing to permanently reinstate the Visiting Forces Agreement ( VFA ) which @ @ @ @ @ military presence in the Philippines , under one condition .
The condition ?
That the @ @ @ @ @ new immigration policy that would grant Filipino citizens a visa-free entry to the United States.. @ @ @ @ @ Filipinos Agreement .

MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is known as a master strategist. He manages to always take the upper hand when negotiating with world leaders.
Today, Duterte sent a message to President-elect Joe Biden, proposing to permanently reinstate the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) which allows America to maintain a military presence in the Philippines, under one condition.
The condition? That the incoming Biden administration institute a new immigration policy that would grant Filipino citizens a visa-free entry to the United States.. Duterte calls it the Visiting Filipinos Agreement.
VFA to VFA!


PHILIPPINES: SILI RED-TAGGED

MANILA , Philippines ( The Adobo Chronicles , Manila Bureau ) – When one one encounters a red tag in @ @ @ @ @ usually means an item is on sale and significantly marked down .
Not so with @ @ @ @ @ in the Philippines .
Amid all the talk of red-tagging of individuals and elements with @ @ @ @ @ Party , sili has recently had its share of the hugely criticized government practice .
@ @ @ @ @ for reasons of anti-government ties nor mark downs , but for exorbitant prices , ranging @ @ @ @ @ .
The red-tagging comes from all directions — from government to the media and above @ @ @ @ @ meals of Bicol Express or Laing are gravely threatened .

MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – When one one encounters a red tag in a retail store, it usually means an item is on sale and significantly marked down. Not so with sili (chilli pepper) in the Philippines.
Amid all the talk of red-tagging of individuals and elements with alleged ties to the NPA-Communist Party, sili has recently had its share of the hugely criticized government practice.
But it’s not for reasons of anti-government ties nor mark downs, but for exorbitant prices, ranging upwards of P700 per kilo. The red-tagging comes from all directions — from government to the media and above all, consumers whose spicy meals of Bicol Express or Laing are gravely threatened.
It’s a classic case of red spice being red-tagged.