adobochronicles--2020-12-04--ABS-CBN ANNOUNCES NEW ‘DARNA’: VICE GANDA!

QUEZON CITY , Philippines ( The Adobo Chronicles , Quezon City Bureau ) – ABS-CBN has announced that despite being @ @ @ @ @ , it will will continue the production of its new “ Darna ” series which @ @ @ @ @ online portals .
It also said that it has decided that the new series will @ @ @ @ @ will play the title role — Vice Ganda .
ABS-CBN decided it was time that @ @ @ @ @ by a member of the LGBT community , and who could be a better choice @ @ @ @ @ , Vice Ganda ?
The defunct network is hoping that the new “ Darna ” @ @ @ @ @ its status as the most-viewed network , despite the non-renewal of its broadcasting franchise .
@ @ @ @ @ Ganda and to ABS-CBN !

QUEZON CITY, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Quezon City Bureau) – ABS-CBN has announced that despite being off the air on television, it will will continue the production of its new “Darna” series which will be aired on its online portals.
It also said that it has decided that the new series will have a new actress who will play the title role — Vice Ganda.
Move over, Jane de Leon.
ABS-CBN decided it was time that the fictional character be portrayed by a member of the LGBT community, and who could be a better choice than its former Kapamilya star, Vice Ganda?
The defunct network is hoping that the new “Darna” series will help it regain its status as the most-viewed network, despite the non-renewal of its broadcasting franchise.
Best of luck to Vice Ganda and to ABS-CBN!


adobochronicles--2020-12-04--Leni robredo fails to make it to time woman of the year nominees

NEW YORK , New York ( The Adobo Chronicles , New York Bureau ) – What do Greta Thunberg , @ @ @ @ @ Kamala Harris , Meghan Markle and Arian Grande have in common ?
They are all @ @ @ @ @ year ’ s Time magazine “ Person of the Year.
” Online polling is ongoing @ @ @ @ @ winner to be announced on December 10 .
Apparently missing from the list is Philippine @ @ @ @ @ the erstwhile leader of the country ’ s political opposition who has been in the @ @ @ @ @ issuing statements and going on Facebook Live with her tirades against President Rodrigo Duterte ’ @ @ @ @ @ netizens were seriously disappointed that Robredo didn ’ t make the cut .
They were @ @ @ @ @ Vice President should have been included as the other woman of the year .

NEW YORK, New York (The Adobo Chronicles, New York Bureau) – What do Greta Thunberg, Beyoncé, Jacinda Ardern, Kamala Harris, Meghan Markle and Arian Grande have in common? They are all among the women nominees this year’s Time magazine “Person of the Year.”
Online polling is ongoing with the name of the winner to be announced on December 10.
Apparently missing from the list is Philippine Vice President Leni Robredo, the erstwhile leader of the country’s political opposition who has been in the headlines in recent months, issuing statements and going on Facebook Live with her tirades against President Rodrigo Duterte’s administration.
Many Filipino netizens were seriously disappointed that Robredo didn’t make the cut. They were unanimous in saying that the Vice President should have been included as the other woman of the year.
Maybe next year.


adobochronicles--2020-12-05--ADOBO CHRONICLES ‘OTHER WOMAN OF THE YEAR’ : leni robredo

SAN JOSE , California ( The Adobo Chronicles , San Jose Bureau ) – It ’ s that time of year when The Adobo Chronicles picks its “ Woman of the Year ” to recognize that one person who has had the most impact on local and international news headlines and developments .
Our choice was easy .
Philippine Vice President Leni Robredo has had an unprecedented presence in the news headlines this year , thanks to her well-oiled press and social media machinery , spouting criticism on almost anything and everything about the administration of President Rodrigo Duterte .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , making her sameness with both the masses and the social elite a true cosmetic wonder .
But because she is not the first Filipino woman to be given a similar honor , we chose to name her something that would be exclusive to her : “ The Other Woman of the Year.
” In 1986 , former President Corazon Aquino became the first Filipino to become TIME ’ s Person of the Year .
In 2018 , Maria Ressa was included in Time ’ s Person of the Year 2018 , as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a number of journalists from around the world combating the “ War on Truth ” .
We congratulate La Leni , our 2020 Other Woman of the Year !

SAN JOSE, California (The Adobo Chronicles, San Jose Bureau) – It’s that time of year when The Adobo Chronicles picks its “Woman of the Year” to recognize that one person who has had the most impact on local and international news headlines and developments.
Our choice was easy. Philippine Vice President Leni Robredo has had an unprecedented presence in the news headlines this year, thanks to her well-oiled press and social media machinery, spouting criticism on almost anything and everything about the administration of President Rodrigo Duterte. She did it in such bilingual audacity, making her sameness with both the masses and the social elite a true cosmetic wonder.
But because she is not the first Filipino woman to be given a similar honor, we chose to name her something that would be exclusive to her: “The Other Woman of the Year.”
In 1986, former President Corazon Aquino became the first Filipino to become TIME’s Person of the Year. In 2018, Maria Ressa was included in Time’s Person of the Year 2018, as one of “The Guardians”, a number of journalists from around the world combating the “War on Truth”.
We congratulate La Leni, our 2020 Other Woman of the Year!


adobochronicles--2020-12-06--FIERCE DUTERTE CRITIC ANTONIO TRILLANES TURNS DDS

MANILA , Philippines ( The Adobo Chronicles , Manila Bureau ) – He is considered Rodrigo Duterte ’ s fiercest @ @ @ @ @ far as the International Criminal Court to file a complaint versus the Philippine President for @ @ @ @ @ , former Senator Antonio Trillanes has turned DDS , a die-hard Duterte supporter .
What @ @ @ @ @ change is unclear but Trillanes himself admitted it in a post on his Twitter account @ @ @ @ @ planning to run for President in 2022 and is hoping to get Duterte ’ s @ @ @ @ @ did he just have a “ coming to Jesus ” moment and suddenly realized all @ @ @ @ @ against the popular leader were nothing but illusions ?
Calls by The Adobo Chronicles to @ @ @ @ @ press time .

Trillanes, right, at the International Criminal Court (file photo)
MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – He is considered Rodrigo Duterte’s fiercest critics and has gone as far as the International Criminal Court to file a complaint versus the Philippine President for crimes against humanity.
Now, former Senator Antonio Trillanes has turned DDS, a die-hard Duterte supporter.
What brought about the political wind change is unclear but Trillanes himself admitted it in a post on his Twitter account on Sunday.
Is he planning to run for President in 2022 and is hoping to get Duterte’s endorsement and blessing? Or did he just have a “coming to Jesus” moment and suddenly realized all the accusations he has hurled against the popular leader were nothing but illusions? Calls by The Adobo Chronicles to Trillanes were unanswered as of press time.
This is a developing story.


adobochronicles--2020-12-07--WHY AMERICANS ARE PANIC-BUYING FOR TOILET PAPER

SAN FRANCISCO , California ( The Adobo Chronicles , San Francisco Bureau ) – It happened in the spring at @ @ @ @ @ pandemic in the U.S.
It ’ s happening again as more and more states are @ @ @ @ @ with increasing cases of Covid-19 .
What ’ s happening ?
Consumers are seeing empty @ @ @ @ @ toilet paper used to abound .
Americans are in a panic-buying mode .
But why @ @ @ @ @ ask .
Well , unlike in countries like Japan , American homes are not equipped @ @ @ @ @ , and Americans have no concept of the dipper or pitcher ( tabo ) like @ @ @ @ @ in countries like the Philippines .
So they are fully dependent on the good old @ @ @ @ @ after a dump .
America , the most advanced and industrialized country in the world @ @ @ @ @ up with Japanese toilet technology , or perhaps adapt to its former colony the Philippines @ @ @ @

SAN FRANCISCO, California (The Adobo Chronicles, San Francisco Bureau) – It happened in the spring at the onset of the coronavirus pandemic in the U.S. It’s happening again as more and more states are mandating stay-at-home instructions to deal with increasing cases of Covid-19.
What’s happening? Consumers are seeing empty supermarket and warehouse shelves where toilet paper used to abound. Americans are in a panic-buying mode.
But why toilet paper, one might ask.
Well, unlike in countries like Japan, American homes are not equipped with bidets in their toilets, and Americans have no concept of the dipper or pitcher (tabo) like it is used and practiced in countries like the Philippines. So they are fully dependent on the good old toilet paper to clean up after a dump.
Tabo, left; bidet, right
America, the most advanced and industrialized country in the world, apparently needs to keep up with Japanese toilet technology, or perhaps adapt to its former colony the Philippines’ tabo culture.
Especially in a pandemic..


adobochronicles--2020-12-07--WHITE HOUSE TENNIS PAVILION, a project of melania, USELESS FOR JOE BIDEN

WASHINGTON , D.C. ( The Adobo Chronicles , Washington Bureau ) – First Lady Melania Trump ’ s office has @ @ @ @ @ White House Tennis Pavilion , a project she started since 2019 .
It wasn ’ @ @ @ @ @ to the public .
Rather , it is for the enjoyment of the First Family @ @ @ @ @ , Tump will no longer be a member of the First Family .
So will @ @ @ @ @ have use for the pavilion ?
“ Useless , ” says a source close to @ @ @ @ @ “ Biden is an athlete , but is not into tennis .
He ’ s @ @ @ @ @ , having been a member of a football team in his high school days.
” @ @ @ @ @ Lady Jill Biden convert the tennis pavilion into an open-air theatre where the First Family @ @ @ @ @ the Super Bowl ?

TOPSHOT – US First Lady Melania Trump boards a plane at Andrews Air Force Base for a three state overnight trip March 4, 2019 in Maryland. – The First Lady travels to Oklahoma, Washington, and Nevada as part of her “Be Best” tour. (Photo by Brendan Smialowski / AFP) (Photo credit should read BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP via Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, D.C. (The Adobo Chronicles, Washington Bureau) – First Lady Melania Trump’s office has announced the completion of The White House Tennis Pavilion, a project she started since 2019.
It wasn’t meant to be open to the public. Rather, it is for the enjoyment of the First Family. But come January 20, Tump will no longer be a member of the First Family.
So will the incoming President Joe Biden have use for the pavilion?
“Useless,” says a source close to the former Vice President. “Biden is an athlete, but is not into tennis. He’s more of a football guy, having been a member of a football team in his high school days.”
So will the incoming First Lady Jill Biden convert the tennis pavilion into an open-air theatre where the First Family and close associates can watch the Super Bowl?


adobochronicles--2020-12-07--HARRY ROQUE CALLS LENI ROBREDO A “PIG”

HARRY ROQUE CALLS LENI ROBREDO A “PIG”

MANILA , Philippines ( The Adobo Chronicles , Manila Bureau ) – Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque is not one who @ @ @ @ @ responding to criticism and statements from Rodrigo Duterte ’ s critics , including the Vice @ @ @ @ @ recent statement from Leni Robredo that she would volunteer to be among the first to @ @ @ @ @ it ’ s available , Roque said that the VP was a bit too late @ @ @ @ @ first .
He then proceeded to call Robredo a “ pig .
”

MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque is not one who would mince his words when responding to criticism and statements from Rodrigo Duterte’s critics, including the Vice President.
Reacting to a recent statement from Leni Robredo that she would volunteer to be among the first to receive the Covid-19 vaccine once it’s available, Roque said that the VP was a bit too late because Duterte had already volunteered first.
He then proceeded to call Robredo a “pig.”
A “guinea pig,” that is.


adobochronicles--2020-12-08--TINIKLING NOW AN OLYMPIC SPORT

TINIKLING NOW AN OLYMPIC SPORT

MANILA , Philippines ( The Adobo Chronicles , Manila Bureau ) – Olympic sports has always been about skill and @ @ @ @ @ Olympic Committee decided to add two new sports to its official line-up starting with the @ @ @ @ @ gas been added to the official list of Olympic competitons , along with Tinikling , @ @ @ @ @ dance .
Tinikling has long been recognized as a dance requiring the highest level of @ @ @ @ @ through bamboo poles clapped together in an ever-increasing tempo .
Will this mark the beginning @ @ @ @ @ haulfor the Philippines ?

MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – Olympic sports has always been about skill and that’s why the Olympic Committee decided to add two new sports to its official line-up starting with the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Breakdancing gas been added to the official list of Olympic competitons, along with Tinikling, considered the Philippines’ national dance.
Tinikling has long been recognized as a dance requiring the highest level of skill, with dancers navigating through bamboo poles clapped together in an ever-increasing tempo.
Will this mark the beginning of an increased gold medal haulfor the Philippines?


adobochronicles--2020-12-08--Amid ban on christmas caroling, rappler turns to online donations for maria ressa’s legl defense fun

Amid ban on christmas caroling, rappler turns to online donations for maria ressa’s legl defense fund

MANILA , Philippines ( The Adobo Chronicles , Manila Bureau ) – Rappler CEO Maria Ressa is leaving no stone @ @ @ @ @ raise money for her legal defense fund for the appeal for her Cyber Libel conviction @ @ @ @ @ against her .
Her very supportive staff had planned to go a-caroling this Christmas season @ @ @ @ @ but fizzled out after the government banned caroling this year in an effort to curb @ @ @ @ @ .
Instead , Rappler has turned to Internet crowdfunding to raise money for Ressa ’ @ @ @ @ @ throwing in some “ investigative reporting ” to justify its fund appeal .
So , @ @ @ @ @ generous this holiday season , and considering that Rapplerettes won ’ t be able to @ @ @ @ @ , you might want to consider donating via Rappler ’ s crowdfunding .

MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – Rappler CEO Maria Ressa is leaving no stone unturned in her efforts to raise money for her legal defense fund for the appeal for her Cyber Libel conviction and other criminal charges filed against her.
Her very supportive staff had planned to go a-caroling this Christmas season, but the plan all but fizzled out after the government banned caroling this year in an effort to curb the spread of the coronavirus.
Instead, Rappler has turned to Internet crowdfunding to raise money for Ressa’s legal defense, while throwing in some “investigative reporting” to justify its fund appeal.
So, if you’re feeling generous this holiday season, and considering that Rapplerettes won’t be able to serenade you with Christmas carols, you might want to consider donating via Rappler’s crowdfunding.


adobochronicles--2020-12-09--FACEBOOK POISED TO BUY OUT RAPPLER

FACEBOOK POISED TO BUY OUT RAPPLER

MENLO PARK , California ( The Adobo Chronicles , San Jose Bureau ) – Even as 48 states federal regulators @ @ @ @ @ accusing the social media giant of illegally crushing competition by buying out its rivals , @ @ @ @ @ Chronicles that his company is planning on acquiring Rappler .
This announcement is an apparent @ @ @ @ @ back at Rappler CEO Maria Ressa who , in the past , had called out @ @ @ @ @ , ” and to “ clean up the toxic waste ” on its platform .
@ @ @ @ @ under Philippine law to own and operate media in the country , Zuckerberg said all @ @ @ @ @ “ purchase Rappler and trash it into oblivion.
” It ’ s the end for @ @ @ @

MENLO PARK, California (The Adobo Chronicles, San Jose Bureau) – Even as 48 states federal regulators have filed lawsuits against Facebook accusing the social media giant of illegally crushing competition by buying out its rivals, Mark Zuckerberg told The Adobo Chronicles that his company is planning on acquiring Rappler.
This announcement is an apparent move by Zuckerberg to get back at Rappler CEO Maria Ressa who, in the past, had called out Facebook for its “greed,” and to “clean up the toxic waste” on its platform.
Because foreigners are not allowed under Philippine law to own and operate media in the country, Zuckerberg said all he wants to do is “purchase Rappler and trash it into oblivion.”
It’s the end for the Ressa era!


adobochronicles--2020-12-09--EXCLUSIVE: DONALD TRUMP TO RUN FOR FLORIDA GOVERNOR IN 2022!

MAR-A-LAGO RESORT , Florida ( The Adobo Chronicles , Miami Bureau ) – Donald Trump is not taking his loss @ @ @ @ @ sitting down .
He is planning a comeback — in 2022 .
Trump campaign sources @ @ @ @ @ the outgoing President is abandoning his plan to run again in the 2024 Presidential elections @ @ @ @ @ running for Florida governor on November 8 , 2022 .
What prompted Trump ’ s @ @ @ @ @ unwillingness to suffer yet another defeat .
He is confident that he will win by @ @ @ @ @ for governor in 2022 — election fraud or no election fraud .
Trump defeated Joe @ @ @ @ @ Florida in last November ’ s elections , 51 to 47 percent .
The Trump @ @ @ @ @ to move to their new permanent residence at the Mar-a-Lago Resort in Palm Beach , @ @ @ @ @ Ron DiSantis , a Republican , is not happy about Trump ’ s decision because @ @ @ @ @ one-term governor .

President Donald Trump speaks about the coronavirus in the James Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House, Monday, April 13, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
MAR-A-LAGO RESORT, Florida (The Adobo Chronicles, Miami Bureau) – Donald Trump is not taking his loss in the 2020 Presidential elections sitting down. He is planning a comeback — in 2022.
Trump campaign sources told The Adobo Chronicles that the outgoing President is abandoning his plan to run again in the 2024 Presidential elections. Instead, he is running for Florida governor on November 8, 2022.
What prompted Trump’s change of heart is his unwillingness to suffer yet another defeat. He is confident that he will win by a landslide if he runs for governor in 2022 — election fraud or no election fraud.
Trump defeated Joe Biden in the state of Florida in last November’s elections, 51 to 47 percent.
The Trump family is reportedly busy preparing to move to their new permanent residence at the Mar-a-Lago Resort in Palm Beach, Florida.
Incumbent Florida Governor Ron DiSantis, a Republican, is not happy about Trump’s decision because it would make him a one-term governor.


adobochronicles--2020-12-09--QUEZON CITY EYES TO ROLL OUT CITIZEN ID, DRINKING LICENSE

QUEZON CITY , Philippines ( The Adobo Chronicles , Quezon City Bureau ) – The city government is eyeing to @ @ @ @ @ all its constituents to help in the distribution of the Covid-19 vaccine once it becomes @ @ @ @ @ card ” is similar to Makati City ’ s citizen ID which was used in @ @ @ @ @ relief to its residents .
Sources close to QC Mayor Joy Belmonte told The Adobo @ @ @ @ @ city is also considering issuing drinking licenses , similar to the driver ’ s license @ @ @ @ @ regulate the sale and consumption of alcohol during and after the coronavirus pandemic .
Only @ @ @ @ @ license will be able to buy and drink alcohol —in public or on private .

QUEZON CITY, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Quezon City Bureau) – The city government is eyeing to roll out citizen IDs to all its constituents to help in the distribution of the Covid-19 vaccine once it becomes available .
The “QCitizen card” is similar to Makati City’s citizen ID which was used in the distribution of Covid-19 cash relief to its residents.
Sources close to QC Mayor Joy Belmonte told The Adobo Chronicles also said that the city is also considering issuing drinking licenses, similar to the driver’s license, as a way to regulate the sale and consumption of alcohol during and after the coronavirus pandemic. Only those with a valid drinking license will be able to buy and drink alcohol —in public or on private.


adobochronicles--2020-12-10--RAPPLER DIDN’T QUITE GET COURT’S DECISION TO DENY MARIA RESSA’S PLEA FOR U.S. TRAVEL

MANILA , Philippines ( The Adobo Chronicles , Manila Bureau ) – Online news source Rappler seems to be confused @ @ @ @ @ court “ ruling ” and “ opinion.
” While almost all news media outlets have @ @ @ @ @ Tax Appeals ruled to deny Maria Ressa ’ s plea to travel to the U.S. @ @ @ @ @ Court “ ruled ” that conviction is not a reason to bar travel , ” @ @ @ @ @ CEO can now travel to the Land of the Free and the Brave .
But @ @ @ @ @ the Court ruled to deny Ressa ’ plea , regardless of its “ opinion ” @ @ @ @ @ to ban travel by the convicted .
Ressa was convicted of cyber libel .
She @ @ @ @ @

MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – Online news source Rappler seems to be confused about the difference between a court “ruling” and “opinion.”
While almost all news media outlets have reported that the Court of Tax Appeals ruled to deny Maria Ressa’s plea to travel to the U.S., Rappler reported that the Court “ruled” that conviction is not a reason to bar travel,” giving the impression that their CEO can now travel to the Land of the Free and the Brave.
But the bottom line is that the Court ruled to deny Ressa’ plea, regardless of its “opinion” that conviction is no reason to ban travel by the convicted.
Ressa was convicted of cyber libel. She is appealing her conviction.


adobochronicles--2020-12-11--LENI ROBREDO CRITICIZES TIME’S CHOICE OF PERSON(S) OF THE YEAR

QUEZON CITY , Philippines ( The Adobo Chronicles , Quezon City Bureau ) – Philippine Vice President Leni Robredo today @ @ @ @ @ pick of the 2020 “ Person ( s ) of the Year , ” calling @ @ @ @ @ TIME announced this morning that it has chosen President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala @ @ @ @ @ s honorees .
” Iyong pagpili kay Kamala Harris ay parang unfair at biased yata @ @ @ @ @ y nanalo bilang Bise Presidente ng Pilipinas noong 2016 , ni hindi man lang ako @ @ @ @ @ iyong long list ng TIME .
Hindi ba , gaya ng iyong pagpili kay Harris @ @ @ @ @ Bise Presidente , babae ang may kulay na tao , ” Robredo told The Adobo @ @ @ @ @ time , the editors of TIME have not responded to Robredo ’ s criticism .
@ @ @ @ @ , has named Robredo its ( Other ) “ Woman of the Year ) just @ @ @

QUEZON CITY, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Quezon City Bureau) – Philippine Vice President Leni Robredo today criticized TIME magazine’s pick of the 2020 “Person(s) of the Year,” calling it unfair and biased.
TIME announced this morning that it has chosen President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris as this year’s honorees.
”Iyong pagpili kay Kamala Harris ay parang unfair at biased yata, samantalang noong ako’y nanalo bilang Bise Presidente ng Pilipinas noong 2016, ni hindi man lang ako nasali sa short list o iyong long list ng TIME. Hindi ba, gaya ng iyong pagpili kay Harris, ako din naman ay Bise Presidente, babae ang may kulay na tao,” Robredo told The Adobo Chronicles.
(The choice of Kamala Harris seems to be unfair and biased, while when I won as Vice President of the Philippines in 2016, I was not even included in TIME’s short list or long list (for the Person of the Year). Just like Harris, I was also Vice President, a woman and a person of color..)
As of press time, the editors of TIME have not responded to Robredo’s criticism.
The Adobo Chronicles, however, has named Robredo its (Other) “Woman of the Year) just last week.
https://adobochronicles.com/2020/12/05/adobo-chronicles-other-woman-of-the-year-leni-robredo/


adobochronicles--2020-12-11--DONALD TRUMP’S (SECOND) DEVASTATING LOSS TO JOE BIDEN (AND KAMALA HARRIS)

WASHINGTON , D.C. ( The Adobo Chronicles , Washington Bureau ) – Losing to Joe Biden in last November ’ s presidential elections was devastating to Donald Trump .
Losing a second time to Joe Biden AND Kamala Harris was crushing !
Sources close to The White House ’ s West Wing told The Adobo Chronicles that the President has locked himself all day today in the Oval Office , refusing to talk to anyone , and shouted at a White House aide who knocked on his door to serve him some diet Coke and French fries .
“ Go @ @ @ @ @ @ @ aide .
Trump ’ s erratic behavior began soon after TIME magazine announced its pick for this year ’ s “ Person of the Year.
” Shortly before the announcement , TIME released its shortlist for this year ’ s award : Trump , Biden , “ frontline health care workers and Dr. Anthony Fauci ” and the “ movement for racial justice.
” Our sources said the President was 100 % confident he would win the title .
Analysts say that the biggest blow to Trump was not just losing to Biden @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also lost to Harris , a Vice Presidential candidate , a woman and a person of color .
Trump now owes Americans not one , but two concessions .
Stay tuned !
This really makes for a good Reality TV show !

WASHINGTON, D.C. (The Adobo Chronicles, Washington Bureau) – Losing to Joe Biden in last November’s presidential elections was devastating to Donald Trump. Losing a second time to Joe Biden AND Kamala Harris was crushing!
Sources close to The White House’s West Wing told The Adobo Chronicles that the President has locked himself all day today in the Oval Office, refusing to talk to anyone, and shouted at a White House aide who knocked on his door to serve him some diet Coke and French fries. “Go away,” he reportedly told the aide.
Trump’s erratic behavior began soon after TIME magazine announced its pick for this year’s “Person of the Year.” Shortly before the announcement, TIME released its shortlist for this year’s award: Trump, Biden, “frontline health care workers and Dr. Anthony Fauci” and the “movement for racial justice.” Our sources said the President was 100% confident he would win the title.
Analysts say that the biggest blow to Trump was not just losing to Biden a second time, but that he also lost to Harris, a Vice Presidential candidate, a woman and a person of color.
Trump now owes Americans not one, but two concessions.
Stay tuned! This really makes for a good Reality TV show!


adobochronicles--2020-12-12--Duterte APPOINTS ROBREDO TO HEAD NEW COMMISSION!

MANILA , Philippines ( The Adobo Chronicles , Manila Bureau ) – For the third time in four years , @ @ @ @ @ appointing Vice President Leni Robredo to head a Cabinet-level Commission which he created through a @ @ @ @ @ had been previously appointed as Housing and Drug Czar but neither of those worked out @ @ @ @ @ chances , so he has again tapped Robredo to head the new Professional Regla Commission @ @ @ @ @ and privileges of Filipino citizens who have reached the age of menopause ( regla ) @ @ @ @ @ Order , Duterte said it is about time that the government address discrimination faced by @ @ @ @ @ education and social services .
“ Robredo ’ s passion and experience in the area @ @ @ @ @ the position .
She fully understands the trials and tribulations experienced by Filipino women in @ @ @ @ @ said .

MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – For the third time in four years, Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is appointing Vice President Leni Robredo to head a Cabinet-level Commission which he created through a new Executive Order.
Robredo had been previously appointed as Housing and Drug Czar but neither of those worked out.
Duterte believes in third chances, so he has again tapped Robredo to head the new Professional Regla Commission that will oversee the rights and privileges of Filipino citizens who have reached the age of menopause (regla).
In issuing the Executive Order, Duterte said it is about time that the government address discrimination faced by menopaused women in employment, education and social services. “Robredo’s passion and experience in the area of menopause are perfect for the position. She fully understands the trials and tribulations experienced by Filipino women in their somethings,” Duterte said.
Congratulations to the Vice President!


adobochronicles--2020-12-13--Donald trump rescinds appointment of 3 SUPREME COURT JUSTICES

WASHINGTON , D.C. ( The Adobo Chronicles , Washington Bureau ) – Feeling more and more dejected and frustrated with @ @ @ @ @ invalidate the results of the 2020 U.S. Presidential elections , Donald Trump today issued an @ @ @ @ @ appointment of three Supreme Court justices — Neil McGill Gorsuch , Brett Michal Kavanaugh and @ @ @ @ @ The E.O .
comes after the Supremes denied the second petition by Trump and his @ @ @ @ @ to disenfranchise millions of American voters in key states and declare the election of Joe @ @ @ @ @ Political analysts , however , are not surprised at Trump ’ s desperate moves to @ @ @ @ @ become very evident that he is a loser .
He has fired and threatens to @ @ @ @ @ officials who do not tow his line of the election having been stolen from him @ @ @ @ @ .
is certainly up for challenge in the Supreme Court , to be decided by @ @ @ @ @ three whose appointments he has rescinded .

WASHINGTON, D.C. (The Adobo Chronicles, Washington Bureau) – Feeling more and more dejected and frustrated with his losing legal battles to invalidate the results of the 2020 U.S. Presidential elections, Donald Trump today issued an Executive Order that rescinds his appointment of three Supreme Court justices — Neil McGill Gorsuch, Brett Michal Kavanaugh and Amy Amy Coney Barret.
The E.O. comes after the Supremes denied the second petition by Trump and his Trumpettes asking the High Court to disenfranchise millions of American voters in key states and declare the election of Joe Biden fraudulent and invalid.
Political analysts, however, are not surprised at Trump’s desperate moves to save face in what has become very evident that he is a loser. He has fired and threatens to fire some of his key officials who do not tow his line of the election having been stolen from him.
Trump’s E.O. is certainly up for challenge in the Supreme Court, to be decided by the justices, including the three whose appointments he has rescinded.


adobochronicles--2020-12-14--SENATOR CYNTHIA VILLAR’S REAL ESTATE COMPANY VISTA LAND unveils new condo prototype

MANILA , Philippines ( The Adobo Chronicles , Manila Bureau ) – When it comes to residential land development and @ @ @ @ @ Vista Land , the real estate company owned by the family of Senator Cynthia Villar @ @ @ @ @ in converting farm lands into luxurious dwelling places for those who can afford the price @ @ @ @ @ unveiled its newest prototype for its future condominium units .
It features units with indoor @ @ @ @ @ !
The Adobo Chronicles spoke with the esteemed Senator on this very novel concept .
@ @ @ @ @ are the future as the Philippines and the world enter into the “ new normal @ @ @ @ @ .
“ We all know one of the ways to avoid Covid-19 infection is to @ @ @ @ @ Villar said .
She added that with this new condo design , neighbors can still @ @ @ @ @ while maintaining distance — from their respective balconies .
The first of said units will @ @ @ @ @ of 2021 .

MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – When it comes to residential land development and condominium units, nothing beats Vista Land, the real estate company owned by the family of Senator Cynthia Villar. Vista is an expert in converting farm lands into luxurious dwelling places for those who can afford the price.
Today, Vista Land unveiled its newest prototype for its future condominium units. It features units with indoor balconies. What a concept!
The Adobo Chronicles spoke with the esteemed Senator on this very novel concept. She said, these units are the future as the Philippines and the world enter into the “new normal” following the coronavirus pandemic.
“We all know one of the ways to avoid Covid-19 infection is to practice physical distancing,” Villar said. She added that with this new condo design, neighbors can still go about their gossip chores while maintaining distance — from their respective balconies.
The first of said units will be constructed in the beginning of 2021.


adobochronicles--2020-12-14--JOVER LAURIO IS SAFARI MAGAZINE’S “animal of the year”

MANILA , Philippines ( The Adobo Chronicles , Manila Bureau ) – Be careful what you wish for .
Moments @ @ @ @ @ s Jover Laurio tweeted that Tatay ( President Rodrigo Duterte ) wasn ’ t included @ @ @ @ @ 2020-21 “ People of the Year ” list because he would be under the “ @ @ @ @ @ category , she received a surprising word from the international Safari magazine .
Laurio was @ @ @ @ @ “ Animal of the Year , ” besting dozens of animals in the shortlist , @ @ @ @ @ the hippopotamus .
It was a dream come true for Laurio , who after being @ @ @ @ @ the Year ” by the Philippine Daily Inquirer , had been aspiring year after year @ @ @ @ @ international magazine , just like her idol Maria Ressa .

MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – Be careful what you wish for.
Moments after Pinoy Ako Blog’s Jover Laurio tweeted that Tatay (President Rodrigo Duterte) wasn’t included in PeopleAsia magazine’s 2020-21 “People of the Year” list because he would be under the “Animal of the Year” category, she received a surprising word from the international Safari magazine.
Laurio was named the magazine’s “Animal of the Year,” besting dozens of animals in the shortlist, and sharing the honor with the hippopotamus.
It was a dream come true for Laurio, who after being once named “Person of the Year” by the Philippine Daily Inquirer, had been aspiring year after year to be honored by an international magazine, just like her idol Maria Ressa.
Congratulations to PAB!


adobochronicles--2020-12-14--MARIA RESSA VINDICATED FOR HER “11 MILLION ABS-CBN EMPLOYEES” CLAIM

MANILA , Philippines ( The Adobo Chronicles , Manila Bureau ) – Remember that interview with Maria Ressa on ABC @ @ @ @ @ World when she claimed ABS-CBN had 11 million employees ?
Well , the Rappler CE0 @ @ @ @ @ , has been vindicated .
ABS-CBN loyalist Karen Davila announced on her Twitter account that @ @ @ @ @ 11 million subscribers to its YouTube channel .
What a feat !
ABS-CBN was actually @ @ @ @ @ its 11 million employees to subscribe to its YouTube channel .
As for Ressa , @ @ @ @ @ accurate in her statements and claims , and this is one proof .

MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – Remember that interview with Maria Ressa on ABC News Australia’s The World when she claimed ABS-CBN had 11 million employees?
Well, the Rappler CE0, convicted for cyber libel, has been vindicated.
ABS-CBN loyalist Karen Davila announced on her Twitter account that her defunct network now has 11 million subscribers to its YouTube channel.
What a feat! ABS-CBN was actually able to convince all of its 11 million employees to subscribe to its YouTube channel.
As for Ressa, sometimes, she can be accurate in her statements and claims, and this is one proof.


adobochronicles--2020-12-15--PH ranks second in most number of int’l beauty crowns, first in most number of deputy speakers.

MANILA , Philippines ( The Adobo Chronicles , Manila Bureau ) – The Philippines holds many a world record , @ @ @ @ @ of them : second in the most number of international beauty pageant crowns and first @ @ @ @ @ Congress Deputy Speakers .
To quote an old tourism mantra : It ’ s more @ @ @ @ @

MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – The Philippines holds many a world record, and here are just two of them: second in the most number of international beauty pageant crowns and first in the most number of Congress Deputy Speakers.
To quote an old tourism mantra: It’s more fun in the Philippines!


adobochronicles--2020-12-15--Webster dictionary’s new word of the year: trumpette

WASHINGTON , D.C. ( The Adobo Chronicles , Washington Bureau ) – Every so often , Webster ’ s adds @ @ @ @ @ dictionaries and announces the new word towards the end of the year .
That time @ @ @ @ @ s announced its new word for 2020 : Trumpette .
It is a noun that @ @ @ @ @ Donald Trump who , against all odds , continue to be in denial that he @ @ @ @ @ Presidential elections and support their idol ’ s craziness come hell or high water .
@ @ @ @ @ new word to your everyday vocabulary , and be sure to distinguish the word from @ @ @ @ @ which refers to the musical instrument .

WASHINGTON, D.C. (The Adobo Chronicles, Washington Bureau) – Every so often, Webster’s adds a new entry to its dictionaries and announces the new word towards the end of the year.
That time has come. Webster’s announced its new word for 2020: Trumpette.
It is a noun that refers to blind supporters of Donald Trump who, against all odds, continue to be in denial that he has lost the 2020 U.S. Presidential elections and support their idol’s craziness come hell or high water.
Be sure to add the new word to your everyday vocabulary, and be sure to distinguish the word from the existing “trumpet” which refers to the musical instrument.


adobochronicles--2020-12-16--America: from 50 states down to 49 (texit)

HOUSTON , Texas ( The Adobo Chronicles , Houston Bureau ) – Claiming the United States federal government no longer @ @ @ @ @ , a state representative plans to file a bill that would greenlight a referendum giving @ @ @ @ @ .
Kyle Biedermann , a Republican who represents district 73 in the Texas House of @ @ @ @ @ on his Twitter and Facebook accounts on Tuesday with the hashtag “ Texit.
” If @ @ @ @ @ approve the secession , Texas would follow in the footsteps of Great Britain which “ @ @ @ @ @ , a move that is now popularly known as “ Brexit.
” The Adobo Chronicles @ @ @ @ @ that shows how America would like with 49 states , minus Texas .

HOUSTON, Texas (The Adobo Chronicles, Houston Bureau) – Claiming the United States federal government no longer represents the values of Texans, a state representative plans to file a bill that would greenlight a referendum giving Texans a vote for secession.
Kyle Biedermann, a Republican who represents district 73 in the Texas House of Representatives, made the announcement on his Twitter and Facebook accounts on Tuesday with the hashtag “Texit.”
If passed, and if voters approve the secession, Texas would follow in the footsteps of Great Britain which “exited” the European Union, a move that is now popularly known as “Brexit.”
The Adobo Chronicles came up with a graphic that shows how America would like with 49 states, minus Texas.


adobochronicles--2020-12-17--Health secretary duque dropped the ball, and we’re not talking basketball

MANILA , Philippines ( The Adobo Chronicles , Manila Bureau ) – Philippine Health Secretary Francisco Duque “ dropped the @ @ @ @ @ submit a confidentiality agreement that would have secured some 10 million doses of Pfizer ’ @ @ @ @ @ was disclosed Wednesday by Senator Panfilo Lacson who lamented the Philippines ’ missing out on @ @ @ @ @ vaccine .
If this is a case of a key player dropping the ball , @ @ @ @ @ , i.e.
, President Rodrigo Duterte , drop this player from his team ?

MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – Philippine Health Secretary Francisco Duque “dropped the ball” by failing to submit a confidentiality agreement that would have secured some 10 million doses of Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine.
This was disclosed Wednesday by Senator Panfilo Lacson who lamented the Philippines’ missing out on a chance to procure the vaccine.
If this is a case of a key player dropping the ball, shouldn’t the coach, i.e., President Rodrigo Duterte, drop this player from his team?


adobochronicles--2020-12-17--Duque: No Dropping The Ball, Just Passing The Ball

MANILA , Philippines ( The Adobo Chronicles , Manila Bureau ) – Health Secretary Francisco Duque was asked by President @ @ @ @ @ that he “ dropped the ball ” in the Philippines ’ bid to procure some @ @ @ @ @ Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine .
So he did .
“ There is no such thing as @ @ @ @ @ are ongoing .
In fact Secretary Galvez signed a CDA ( confidentiality data agreement ) @ @ @ @ @ ” Health Secretary Francisco Duque III said in a virtual press briefing on Wednesday , @ @ @ @ @ there is no dropping the ball .
Just passing the ball .

MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – Health Secretary Francisco Duque was asked by President Duterte to address the accusation that he “dropped the ball” in the Philippines’ bid to procure some 10 million doses of the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine. So he did.
“There is no such thing as dropping the ball. Negotiations are ongoing. In fact Secretary Galvez signed a CDA (confidentiality data agreement) with Pfizer in November,” Health Secretary Francisco Duque III said in a virtual press briefing on Wednesday, December 16.
So, there is no dropping the ball. Just passing the ball.


adobochronicles--2020-12-19--ALMOST EVERYONE EXEMPTED FROM MANDATORY WEARING OF FACE SHIELD

MANILA , Philippines ( The Adobo Chronicles , Manila Bureau ) – The Philippines ’ Inter-Agency Task Force for Emerging @ @ @ @ @ mandated that all Filipinos leaving their homes should wear a face shield , in addition @ @ @ @ @ face masks , as a strategy to prevent the further spread of the coronavirus .
@ @ @ @ @ of Health , a member of the IATF , has said that the wearing of @ @ @ @ @ for those with respiratory issues , or those who are having breathing difficulties when wearing @ @ @ @ @ Since it is assumed that most people are having breathing difficulties when wearing face shields @ @ @ @ @ masks ) , we surmise that almost everyone would be exempted from the new IATF @ @ @ @ @ covered by the rule are probably those who consider wearing both a face mask and @ @ @ @ @ statement .

MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – The Philippines’ Inter-Agency Task Force for Emerging Diseases (IATF) has mandated that all Filipinos leaving their homes should wear a face shield, in addition to the already-mandated wearing of face masks, as a strategy to prevent the further spread of the coronavirus.
But then, the Department of Health, a member of the IATF, has said that the wearing of face shields is not recommended for those with respiratory issues, or those who are having breathing difficulties when wearing the said protective gear.
Since it is assumed that most people are having breathing difficulties when wearing face shields (while already wearing face masks), we surmise that almost everyone would be exempted from the new IATF rule. The only people covered by the rule are probably those who consider wearing both a face mask and a face shield a fashion statement.


adobochronicles--2020-12-19--IATF NOW REQUIRES WEARING OF HEADBANDS/SUN VISORS IN PUBLIC

MANILA , Philippines ( The Adobo Chronicles , Manila Bureau ) – Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said this week that @ @ @ @ @ Emerging Infectious Diseases ( IATF ) has issued additional guidelines for all Filipinos to help @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus .
Under the new guidelines , the wearing of headbands and sun visors will @ @ @ @ @ leave their homes , regardless of what level of community quarantine they ’ re in @ @ @ @ @ to the wearing of face masks .
Previously , protective gear was required only when @ @ @ @ @ enter buildings , establishments and enclosed venues .
In a surprise inspection conducted by Philippine @ @ @ @ @ Chief Debold Sinas in Divisoria , Metro Manila , he said that shoppers were pretty @ @ @ @ @ , as evidenced by the photo below .

MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said this week that the Inter-Agency Task Force on Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF) has issued additional guidelines for all Filipinos to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
Under the new guidelines, the wearing of headbands and sun visors will now be required whenever Filipinos leave their homes, regardless of what level of community quarantine they’re in. This is in addition to the wearing of face masks. Previously, protective gear was required only when people take public transportation or enter buildings, establishments and enclosed venues.
In a surprise inspection conducted by Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Debold Sinas in Divisoria, Metro Manila, he said that shoppers were pretty much following the new rules, as evidenced by the photo below.
MASK. HEADBAND. HUGAS.
Photo from https://www.instagram.com/jilson.tiu/?hl=en


adobochronicles--2020-12-20--LECHON VENDOR COMPARES MISS UNIVERSE CATRIONA GRAY TO MIXED-BREED PIGS!

MANILA , Philippines ( The Adobo Chronicles , Manila Bureau ) – It was a delectable exchange via live television @ @ @ @ @ Philippines ’ favorite food — the roasted pig , or lechon .
But things went @ @ @ @ @ on a CNN Philippines program — a lechon vendor — compared Miss Universe Catriona Gray @ @ @ @ @ he says makes for a great lechon .
We ’ ll stop our news story @ @ @ @ @ readers hear the exchange for themselves .

MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – It was a delectable exchange via live television on the topic of the Philippines’ favorite food — the roasted pig, or lechon.
But things went awry, when the guest on a CNN Philippines program — a lechon vendor — compared Miss Universe Catriona Gray to a mixed-breed pig which he says makes for a great lechon.
We’ll stop our news story here, and let our readers hear the exchange for themselves.


adobochronicles--2020-12-20--PHILIPPINES’ SENATE PRESIDENT WOULD RATHER BE POISONED THAN VACCINATED

MANILA , Philippines ( The Adobo Chronicles , Manila Bureau ) – Taking to Twitter to respond to suggestions that @ @ @ @ @ to be vaccinated for Covid-19 , the Philippines ’ Senate President Tito Sotto shocked his @ @ @ @ @ He says he ’ d rather be poisoned than vaccinated for free .
Sotto also @ @ @ @ @ as “ 98 % good.
” The FDA-approved vaccines are about 95 % effective , @ @ @ @ @ FDA review panels .
The honorable Senator also must have forgotten that murder is a @ @ @ @ @ .

MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – Taking to Twitter to respond to suggestions that politicians should be the first to be vaccinated for Covid-19, the Philippines’ Senate President Tito Sotto shocked his countrymen with his reply.
He says he’d rather be poisoned than vaccinated for free.
Sotto also mischaracterized the new Covid-19 vaccines as “98% good.” The FDA-approved vaccines are about 95% effective, according to the manufacturers and FDA review panels.
The honorable Senator also must have forgotten that murder is a crime. Including poisoning someone.


adobochronicles--2020-12-20--Philippines LEADS IN VACCINE DEVELOPMENT IN SOUTHEAST ASIA!

MANILA , Philippines ( The Adobo Chronicles , Manila Bureau ) – The Philippines is never behind when it comes @ @ @ @ @ Asian region — from the economy to tourism to technological advances .
Even in the @ @ @ @ @ especially in the light of the coronavirus pandemic , the Philippines leads its Southeast Asian @ @ @ @ @ the development of Covid-19 vaccines .
While Singapore , Thailand and Indonesia are in Phase @ @ @ @ @ 3 in Covid-19 vaccine development , the Philippines is now on Phase Shield which now @ @ @ @ @ entire population .

MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – The Philippines is never behind when it comes to progress in the Southeast Asian region — from the economy to tourism to technological advances.
Even in the field of medical science, especially in the light of the coronavirus pandemic, the Philippines leads its Southeast Asian neighbors when it comes to the development of Covid-19 vaccines.
While Singapore, Thailand and Indonesia are in Phase 1, 2, or 3 in Covid-19 vaccine development, the Philippines is now on Phase Shield which now covers the country’s entire population.
What a feat!


adobochronicles--2020-12-20--IATF TO MANDATE 6 FEET DISTANCE BETWEEN VEHICLES ON THE ROAD

MANILA , Philippines ( The Adobo Chronicles , Manila Bureau ) – The Philippines ’ Inter-Agency Task Force on Emerging Infectious Diseases ( IATF ) has tried everything to mitigate the continued spread of the coronavirus — from mandating face masks and face shields , to limiting transport and indoor capacities , to banning Christmas caroling and karaoke singing .
Not to mention the motorcycle barriers .
What else is left to regulate ?
Leave it to the retired generals , technocrats and politicians in the IATF to think of the next move .
Today , IATF has issued a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ six feet ( 2 meters ) distance between motor vehicles plying the country ’ s roads and highways , with violators caught on CCTV facing fines , jail time or both .
Spokesperson Harry Roque told The Adobo Chronicles that the IATF believes keeping the said distance between vehicles will significantly reduce the chances of the virus being spread from person to person .
The Metro Manila Development Authority ( MMDA ) praised the IATF move , saying that it will also solve the traffic problem that it has never solved for many @ @ @ @ @ @ @ EDSA and other roadways bumper to bumper again , ” said MMDA Spokesperson Celine Pialago .

MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – The Philippines’ Inter-Agency Task Force on Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF) has tried everything to mitigate the continued spread of the coronavirus — from mandating face masks and face shields, to limiting transport and indoor capacities, to banning Christmas caroling and karaoke singing. Not to mention the motorcycle barriers. What else is left to regulate?
Leave it to the retired generals, technocrats and politicians in the IATF to think of the next move.
Today, IATF has issued a new order that imposes a minimum of six feet (2 meters) distance between motor vehicles plying the country’s roads and highways, with violators caught on CCTV facing fines, jail time or both.
Spokesperson Harry Roque told The Adobo Chronicles that the IATF believes keeping the said distance between vehicles will significantly reduce the chances of the virus being spread from person to person.
The Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) praised the IATF move, saying that it will also solve the traffic problem that it has never solved for many decades. “We will never see EDSA and other roadways bumper to bumper again,” said MMDA Spokesperson Celine Pialago.
MASK. HUGAS. IWAStraffic.


adobochronicles--2020-12-21--senator Leila De Lima To Be Set Free On January 20!

QUEZON CITY , Philippines ( The Adobo Chronicles , Quezon City Bureau ) – At around noon on January 20 @ @ @ @ @ will take his oath as President of the United States , making Donald Trump the @ @ @ @ @ same time , Philippine Senator Leila de Lima will be released after almost four years @ @ @ @ @ ’ s release is based on technicality .
Her lawyers claim that the Senator is @ @ @ @ @ TRUMPed up charges relative to illegal drugs .
” With Trump gone , there is @ @ @ @ @ keep De Lima in jail , ” her lawyers said .
Now that calls for @ @ @ @

QUEZON CITY, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Quezon City Bureau) – At around noon on January 20, 2021, Joe Biden will take his oath as President of the United States, making Donald Trump the Ex-President.
At about the same time, Philippine Senator Leila de Lima will be released after almost four years in prison.
De Lima’s release is based on technicality. Her lawyers claim that the Senator is in jail only because of TRUMPed up charges relative to illegal drugs.
”With Trump gone, there is no longer any reason to keep De Lima in jail,” her lawyers said.
Now that calls for a high five!


adobochronicles--2020-12-21--PHILIPPINES: More EJKs Reported Across The Country

MANILA , Philippines ( The Adobo Chronicles , Manila Bureau ) – The fatal shooting in Tarlac of a mother @ @ @ @ @ police officer has prompted cries and hashtags of # StopTheKillings , in obvious reference to @ @ @ @ @ EJK ) in the Philippines .
It has also resulted in more reports of EJKs @ @ @ @ @ Adobo Chronicles .
We can now confirm these reports from our subscribers and Pinoy netizens @ @ @ @ @ hours : -A rat has been killed in Cavite City -Two pigs were slaughtered in @ @ @ @ @ killed in Cebu -Hundreds of mosquitoes were eliminated in a creek in Zamboanga -A school @ @ @ @ @ a fishing boat in Sulu , dead on arrival at shore -Somewhere in the Cordilleras @ @ @ @ @ to death , a la pinikpikan

MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – The fatal shooting in Tarlac of a mother and son by an off-duty police officer has prompted cries and hashtags of #StopTheKillings, in obvious reference to so-called Extra Judicial Killings (EJK) in the Philippines.
It has also resulted in more reports of EJKs reaching the offices of The Adobo Chronicles.
We can now confirm these reports from our subscribers and Pinoy netizens in just the last 24 hours:
-A rat has been killed in Cavite City
-A rattle snake was killed in Bulacan
-Two pigs were slaughtered in Naga City
-Several cockroaches were killed in Cebu
-A bird was shot in Davao City
-Hundreds of mosquitoes were eliminated in a creek in Zamboanga
-A school of fish was discovered in a fishing boat in Sulu, dead on arrival at shore
-Somewhere in the Cordilleras, a chicken was beaten to death, a la pinikpikan
This is a developing story.


adobochronicles--2020-12-22--Doris Bigornia Reacts to Pinoy Ako Blog’s Offensive Tweet

MANILA , Philippines ( The Adobo Chronicles , Manila Bureau ) – A battle of witches and bitches is brewing @ @ @ @ @ reporter Doris Bigornia has reacted violently to a tweet by Pinoy Ako Blog ’ s @ @ @ @ @ followers to stop posting a video of that “ witch.
” Bigornia , who just @ @ @ @ @ nasty online exchange with Metropolitan Manila Development Authority ’ s ( MMDA ) spokesperson Celine @ @ @ @ @ for Laurio .
Bigornia said , “ Well if I ’ m a witch , @ @ @ @ @ ” Truth be told , Laurio wasn ’ t referring to Bigornia in the tweet @ @ @ @ @ Magno .
Bato bato sa langit , ang tamaan huwag magalit .
( Just try @ @ @ @ @ this Filipino saying , )

MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – A battle of witches and bitches is brewing in the horizon.
ABS-CBN reporter Doris Bigornia has reacted violently to a tweet by Pinoy Ako Blog’s Jover Laurio who asked her followers to stop posting a video of that “witch.”
Bigornia, who just recently was involved in a nasty online exchange with Metropolitan Manila Development Authority’s (MMDA) spokesperson Celine Pialago, had a comeback for Laurio.
Bigornia said, “Well if I’m a witch, then Laurio is a bitch.”
Truth be told, Laurio wasn’t referring to Bigornia in the tweet, rather to blogger Jam Magno.
Bato bato sa langit, ang tamaan huwag magalit. (Just try Google for a translation of this Filipino saying,)


adobochronicles--2020-12-22--Presidential Spokesperson Harry roque TO QUIT TO PURSUE RECORDING CAREER?

MANILA , Philippines ( The Adobo Chronicles , Manila Bureau ) – Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque is bent on pursuing @ @ @ @ @ .
It is no secret that the former Congressman has a deep passion for belting @ @ @ @ @ Music , as evidenced when he was caught on video singing karaoke , sans face @ @ @ @ @ restaurant-bistro .
Now , Roque has officially launched his singing career with the release of @ @ @ @ @ the Spox and others singing a popular Filipino Christmas song .
As can be seen @ @ @ @ @ takes singing very seriously , with gusto feeling .
There is a lot of speculation @ @ @ @ @ up his Malacañang duties to go for the showbiz spotlight .
After all , he @ @ @ @ @

MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque is bent on pursuing his first love: singing.
It is no secret that the former Congressman has a deep passion for belting out OPMs — Original Pilipino Music, as evidenced when he was caught on video singing karaoke, sans face mask, at a Baguio restaurant-bistro.
Now, Roque has officially launched his singing career with the release of an RTVM music video featuring the Spox and others singing a popular Filipino Christmas song. As can be seen on the video, Roque takes singing very seriously, with gusto feeling.
There is a lot of speculation that Roque will soon give up his Malacañang duties to go for the showbiz spotlight. After all, he already has name recognition.


adobochronicles--2020-12-23--Exclusive: the changes trump wants on the stimulus bill

WASHINGTON , D.C. ( The Adobo Chronicles , Washington Bureau ) – The stimulus bill passed by Congress to help @ @ @ @ @ with the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic is now in limbo .
This , @ @ @ @ @ on Congress to amend the new legislation .
In an exclusive interview with a very @ @ @ @ @ President , The Adobo Chronicles got a peek into the changes Trump is demanding .
@ @ @ @ @ include a provision that would give a life-time , tax-exempt status on all his personal @ @ @ @ @ mention an absolute pardon on whatever past tax obligations he owes the Internal Revenue Service @ @ @ @ @ , he wants the $ 600 stimulus checks included in the bill to go only @ @ @ @ @ Americans who voted for him in last November ’ s elections .
Those who voted @ @ @ @ @ didn ’ t vote at all with get zero , zilch , nada .
Absent @ @ @ @ @ he will veto the bill .

WASHINGTON, D.C. (The Adobo Chronicles, Washington Bureau) – The stimulus bill passed by Congress to help American citizens and businesses cope with the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic is now in limbo. This, after President Donald Trump called on Congress to amend the new legislation.
In an exclusive interview with a very reliable source close to the President, The Adobo Chronicles got a peek into the changes Trump is demanding.
First, he wants to include a provision that would give a life-time, tax-exempt status on all his personal business ventures. Not to mention an absolute pardon on whatever past tax obligations he owes the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
Second, he wants the $600 stimulus checks included in the bill to go only to the 70 plus million Americans who voted for him in last November’s elections. Those who voted for Biden and those who didn’t vote at all with get zero, zilch, nada.
Absent those changes, Trump says he will veto the bill.


adobochronicles--2020-12-24--Rappler’s icymi question to readers boomerangs

MANILA , Philippines ( The Adobo Chronicles , Manila Bureau ) – Online ‘ news source ’ Rappler likes to @ @ @ @ @ its ICYMI ( In Case You Missed It ) series , and one such question @ @ @ @ @ s thoughts were regarding Interior Secretary Eduardo Año ’ s recent statement that the sin @ @ @ @ @ sin of the Entire Philippine National Police .
Nuezca is the police officer who fatally @ @ @ @ @ son in Tarlac over a supposed argument on the right of way .
In response @ @ @ @ @ that the crime of Maria Ressa ( Rappler ’ s CEO ) is not the @ @ @ @ @ Ressa was convicted of cyber libel and is facing other criminal charges , inclusion tax @ @ @ @ @ story : don ’ t ask questions that could get back right at you !

MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – Online ‘news source’ Rappler likes to ask readers nonsensical questions in its ICYMI (In Case You Missed It) series, and one such question was asking what people’s thoughts were regarding Interior Secretary Eduardo Año’s recent statement that the sin of Nuezca is not the sin of the Entire Philippine National Police.
Nuezca is the police officer who fatally shot a neighbor mother and son in Tarlac over a supposed argument on the right of way.
In response, many netizens pointed out that the crime of Maria Ressa (Rappler’s CEO) is not the crime of all journalists.
Ressa was convicted of cyber libel and is facing other criminal charges, inclusion tax evasion.
Moral of the story: don’t ask questions that could get back right at you!


adobochronicles--2020-12-25--IATF MULLS MANDATING HELMETS, JUMPSUITS TO FIGHT NEW COVID STRAIN

MANILA , Philippines ( The Adobo Chronicles , Manila Bureau ) – The new coronavirus strain discovered in the United Kingdom is believed to be already in the U.S. , and Japan has confirmed the first few such cases .
The Philippines ’ Inter-Agency Task Force for Emerging Diseases ( IATF ) has been very proactive in instituting policies and measures to address the Covid-19 pandemic .
It has imposed community quarantines , limited the crowd capacities in public venues and in transportation , required motorcycle barriers as well as face masks and face shields .
IATF has already temporarily @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Rodrigo Duterte is cutting his Christmas holiday and has called for an emergency meeting of the task force to discuss the new coronavirus strain .
Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque told The Adobo Chronicles that several members of the IATF have already come up with proposals for the President ’ s consideration .
Foremost of these proposals is to require the mandatory wearing of full helmets and jumpsuits for all Filipinos leaving their homes .
This would be in addition to the wearing of face masks and face shields .
That ’ s right @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and face shields .
We see where IATF is going for on this : 100 % protection from the new Covid strain .

MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – The new coronavirus strain discovered in the United Kingdom is believed to be already in the U.S., and Japan has confirmed the first few such cases.
The Philippines’ Inter-Agency Task Force for Emerging Diseases (IATF) has been very proactive in instituting policies and measures to address the Covid-19 pandemic. It has imposed community quarantines, limited the crowd capacities in public venues and in transportation, required motorcycle barriers as well as face masks and face shields. IATF has already temporarily banned incoming flights from the U.K.
President Rodrigo Duterte is cutting his Christmas holiday and has called for an emergency meeting of the task force to discuss the new coronavirus strain.
Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque told The Adobo Chronicles that several members of the IATF have already come up with proposals for the President’s consideration.
Foremost of these proposals is to require the mandatory wearing of full helmets and jumpsuits for all Filipinos leaving their homes. This would be in addition to the wearing of face masks and face shields. That’s right: helmets worn over both face masks and face shields.
We see where IATF is going for on this: 100% protection from the new Covid strain.


adobochronicles--2020-12-26--Leni Robredo Defends PH Government’s Plan To Purchase Chinese Vaccine

MANILA , Philippines ( The Adobo Chronicles , Manila Bureau ) – The Duterte government ’ s plan to procure @ @ @ @ @ drew lots of criticism from politicians and experts .
Many have said that it didn @ @ @ @ @ purchase the Chinese vaccine which is said to be only 50 % effective compared the @ @ @ @ @ the U.S. vaccines by Pfizer and Moderna .
The critics also criticized the fact that @ @ @ @ @ the other vaccines already approved for Emergency Use Authorization .
Well , the Duterte government @ @ @ @ @ VP Leni Robredo who defended the plan to purchase Sinovac .
Robredo told The Adobo @ @ @ @ @ only 50 % effective , the Philippines should then double its purchase of the vaccine @ @ @ @ @ given two doses instead of just one .
“ Two doses of 50 % effectiveness @ @ @ @ @ % efficacy , even better than the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines , ” she said @

MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – The Duterte government’s plan to procure the Chinese coronavirus vaccine Sinovac drew lots of criticism from politicians and experts. Many have said that it didn’t make sense to purchase the Chinese vaccine which is said to be only 50% effective compared the the 95% efficacy of the U.S. vaccines by Pfizer and Moderna. The critics also criticized the fact that Sinovac is more expensive than the other vaccines already approved for Emergency Use Authorization.
Well, the Duterte government found a surprise ally in VP Leni Robredo who defended the plan to purchase Sinovac.
Robredo told The Adobo Chronicles that if Sinovac is only 50% effective, the Philippines should then double its purchase of the vaccine so that Filipinos can be given two doses instead of just one. “Two doses of 50% effectiveness each would amount to 100% efficacy, even better than the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines,” she said.


adobochronicles--2020-12-27--Survey: Filipinos Divided On What’s In Store For 2021

MANILA , Philippines ( The Adobo Chronicles , Manila Bureau ) – A recent survey conducted by Pulse Asia shows @ @ @ @ @ what ’ s in store for them in the coming New Year .
An expert @ @ @ @ @ that 91 % of Filipinos ( the exact same number that trusts Rodrigo Duterte ) @ @ @ @ @ in 2021 , provided that the hashtag # NasaanAngPangulo will eventually become # GisingNaAngPangulo .
@ @ @ @ @ that Leni Robredo gives them reason to be hopeful in 2021 , provided that they @ @ @ @ @ the hashtag # NasaanAngBisePresidente .
As for the rest ( 8 % ) of the @ @ @ @ @ clueless , hoping that their favorite former television network will be back in 2021 .
@ @ @ @ @ , Ladies and Gentlemen , is the State of the Nation .

MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – A recent survey conducted by Pulse Asia shows that Filipinos are divided over what’s in store for them in the coming New Year.
An expert analysis of the survey confirms that 91% of Filipinos (the exact same number that trusts Rodrigo Duterte) find hope in the President in 2021, provided that the hashtag #NasaanAngPangulo will eventually become #GisingNaAngPangulo.
One percent of Filipinos believe that Leni Robredo gives them reason to be hopeful in 2021, provided that they can find an answer to the hashtag #NasaanAngBisePresidente.
As for the rest (8%) of the population, they are just clueless, hoping that their favorite former television network will be back in 2021. #IbalikAngABSCBN.
And that, Ladies and Gentlemen, is the State of the Nation.


adobochronicles--2020-12-27--IN OBSERVANCE OF JOSE RIZAL DAY, LENI ROBREDO WILL REENACT ROLE OF SISA VIA FACEBOOK LIVE

MANILA , Philippines ( The Adobo Chronicles , Manila Bureau ) – She is done saluting the Jose Rizal Monument in Luneta .
Been there .
Done that .
This year , in observance of the national hero ’ s day , Vice President Leni Robredo is doing something different .
Sources close to the Office of the Vice President tell The Adobo Chronicles that on December 30 , Robredo will go on Facebook Live and reenact scenes from Rizal ’ s ‘ Noli Me Tangere , ’ particularly the role of Sisa .
In Rizal ’ s novel , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her abusive husband , and later the Guardia Civil , went from one traumatic event to another , causing her to eventually lose her sanity due to the mental burden .
This insanity manifested in her wandering around San Diego , calling out her children ’ s names , and singing songs out of nowhere .
Robredo ’ s co-host of her weekly radio show , Ka Ely , said that the VP is perfect for the role .
Playing an insane woman is not an easy chore , he said .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to act as her crazy herself .
”

MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – She is done saluting the Jose Rizal Monument in Luneta. Been there. Done that. This year, in observance of the national hero’s day, Vice President Leni Robredo is doing something different.
Sources close to the Office of the Vice President tell The Adobo Chronicles that on December 30, Robredo will go on Facebook Live and reenact scenes from Rizal’s ‘Noli Me Tangere,’ particularly the role of Sisa.
In Rizal’s novel, Sisa, unable to stand up to her abusive husband, and later the Guardia Civil, went from one traumatic event to another, causing her to eventually lose her sanity due to the mental burden. This insanity manifested in her wandering around San Diego, calling out her children’s names, and singing songs out of nowhere.
Robredo’s co-host of her weekly radio show, Ka Ely, said that the VP is perfect for the role. Playing an insane woman is not an easy chore, he said. “But all Leni needs to do is to act as her crazy herself.”


adobochronicles--2020-12-30--Adobo Chronicles Announces Its Most Influential Person Of The Year

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adobochronicles--2020-12-29--New Cockroach Variant Discovered In The Philippines!

MANILA , Philippines ( The Adobo Chronicles , Manila Bureau ) – Critics of Rodrigo Duterte have accused the President @ @ @ @ @ being late in responding to the coronavirus pandemic , whether it be the procurement of @ @ @ @ @ variants of the deadly virus .
But thanks to Filipino scientists , the Duterte administration @ @ @ @ @ be the first among all nations to discover a new strain of the cockroach .
@ @ @ @ @ today ’ s press briefing unveiled the first photo of the newly-discovered cockroach variant .
@ @ @ @ @ was most likely inspired by the Filipinos ’ penchant for designer bags , particularly the @ @ @ @ @ Leni Robredo , who herself fancies Gucci and other designer brands , has yet to @ @ @ @ @ new discovery .

MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – Critics of Rodrigo Duterte have accused the President’s administration of always being late in responding to the coronavirus pandemic, whether it be the procurement of Covid-19 vaccines or identifying new variants of the deadly virus.
But thanks to Filipino scientists, the Duterte administration can claim the Philippines to be the first among all nations to discover a new strain of the cockroach.
Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque in today’s press briefing unveiled the first photo of the newly-discovered cockroach variant. Many believe that the mutation was most likely inspired by the Filipinos’ penchant for designer bags, particularly the Gucci brand.
Vice President Leni Robredo, who herself fancies Gucci and other designer brands, has yet to issue a statement on the new discovery.


adobochronicles--2020-12-31--This New Year, Let’s Give Thanks To Our Front Liners


adobochronicles--2020-02-01--People Become Creative Amid Short Supply Of Face Masks

SAN FRANCISCO , California ( The Adobo Chronicles , San Francisco Bureau ) – As expected , people are rushing @ @ @ @ @ and N95 face masks to protect themselves from the coronavirus .
Unfortunately , the masks @ @ @ @ @ or are sold-out in many retail outlets .
But it takes an epidemic to bring @ @ @ @ @ homo sapiens .
All over the world , people are turning to alternatives for the @ @ @ @ @ bags , jock straps , remnants of their last maquerade ball , even condoms !
@ @ @ @ @ doesn ’ t !

SAN FRANCISCO, California (The Adobo Chronicles, San Francisco Bureau) – As expected, people are rushing to procure their disposable surgical and N95 face masks to protect themselves from the coronavirus. Unfortunately, the masks are in short supply, or are sold-out in many retail outlets.
But it takes an epidemic to bring out the creativity of the homo sapiens.
All over the world, people are turning to alternatives for the face mask — brown paper bags, jock straps, remnants of their last maquerade ball, even condoms!
Anything that works —- or doesn’t!


adobochronicles--2020-01-31--Baguio City’s Panagbenga Will Go On As Scheduled

BAGUIO CITY , Philippines ( The Adobo Chronicles , Baguio Bureau ) – Hundreds of thousands of tourists , not @ @ @ @ @ were sorely disappointed that City Mayor Benjamin Magalong decided to cancel today ’ s Opening @ @ @ @ @ Festival .
The month-long festival attracts more than a million people each year and has @ @ @ @ @ opportunity for local merchants and businesses .
The cancellation was prompted by concerns that the @ @ @ @ @ and safety of Baguio residents and visitors alike .
But no worries , the rest @ @ @ @ @ go on as scheduled , especially the final street and float parades which cap the @ @ @ @ @ the City Government and festival organizers agreed on a crucial safety measure that will be @ @ @ @ @ All parade participants — those hunky males donning Igorot costumes included — as well as @ @ @ @ @ required to wear protective face masks .
In addition , parade spectators will also be @ @ @ @ @ .
If there ’ s a will , there ’ s a way !

BAGUIO CITY, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Baguio Bureau) – Hundreds of thousands of tourists, not to mention local businesses, were sorely disappointed that City Mayor Benjamin Magalong decided to cancel today’s Opening Parade for the 2020 Panagbenga Festival.
The month-long festival attracts more than a million people each year and has always been a great income-generating opportunity for local merchants and businesses.
The cancellation was prompted by concerns that the coronavirus could threaten the health and safety of Baguio residents and visitors alike.
But no worries, the rest of the Panagbenga activities will go on as scheduled, especially the final street and float parades which cap the festival. This, after the City Government and festival organizers agreed on a crucial safety measure that will be implemented.
The measure? All parade participants — those hunky males donning Igorot costumes included — as well as the flower floats will be required to wear protective face masks. In addition, parade spectators will also be asked to wear the masks .
If there’s a will, there’s a way!


adobochronicles--2020-02-03--Donald Trump Names Kansas The New 51st State

WASHINGTON , D.C. ( The Adobo Chronicles , Washington Bureau ) – The United States of America is now composed @ @ @ @ @ President Donald Trump issued an Executive Order Naming Kansas City in Missouri , No .
@ @ @ @ @ This bumps the Philippines and Puerto Rico off the potential waiting list for No .
@ @ @ @ @ Executive Order in a tweet on Sunday night after the Kansas City Chiefs won their @ @ @ @ @ years .
“ Congratulations to the Kansas City Chiefs on a great game , and @ @ @ @ @ immense pressure .
You represented the Great State of Kansas and , in fact , @ @ @ @ @ very well .
Our Country is PROUD OF YOU , ” he tweeted .
To @ @ @ @ @ the existing State of Kansas , the former shall be named the New State of @ @ @ @ @ you see…

WASHINGTON, D.C. (The Adobo Chronicles, Washington Bureau) – The United States of America is now composed of 51 states, after President Donald Trump issued an Executive Order Naming Kansas City in Missouri, No. 51 in the Union.
This bumps the Philippines and Puerto Rico off the potential waiting list for No. 51.
Trump announced his Executive Order in a tweet on Sunday night after the Kansas City Chiefs won their first Super Bowl in 50 years.
“Congratulations to the Kansas City Chiefs on a great game, and a fantastic comeback, under immense pressure. You represented the Great State of Kansas and, in fact, the entire USA, so very well. Our Country is PROUD OF YOU,” he tweeted.
To differentiate the new state from the existing State of Kansas, the former shall be named the New State of Kansas.
Oh say can you see…


adobochronicles--2020-02-04--Corona Virus: Leni Robredo Denied Entry Into South Korea

SEOUL , South Korea ( The Adobo Chronicles , Seoul Bureau ) – Philippine Vice President Leni Robredo was denied @ @ @ @ @ she arrived to participate in the 2020 World Summit .
As Robredo ’ s private @ @ @ @ @ Airport today , South Korean immigration and health officers boarded the aircraft and ordered the @ @ @ @ @ Manila .
Ironically , Robredo was among Rodrigo Dutere ’ s critics who claimed the @ @ @ @ @ swift enough to curb the potential spread of the coronavirus in the country .
South @ @ @ @ @ deny Robredo ’ s entry was based on news reports that the first coronavirus death @ @ @ @ @ Philippines .
The Adobo Chronicles reached out to Philippine Foreign Affairs Secretary Teddy Boy Locsin @ @ @ @ @ will file a diplomatic protest as a result of the incident , and he replied @ @ @ @ @

SEOUL, South Korea (The Adobo Chronicles, Seoul Bureau) – Philippine Vice President Leni Robredo was denied entry into South Korea as she arrived to participate in the 2020 World Summit.
As Robredo’s private plane landed at Incheon International Airport today, South Korean immigration and health officers boarded the aircraft and ordered the pilot to immediately return to Manila.
Ironically, Robredo was among Rodrigo Dutere’s critics who claimed the Philippine President was not acting swift enough to curb the potential spread of the coronavirus in the country.
South Korea’s decision to deny Robredo’s entry was based on news reports that the first coronavirus death outside China was in the Philippines.
The Adobo Chronicles reached out to Philippine Foreign Affairs Secretary Teddy Boy Locsin and asked him if he will file a diplomatic protest as a result of the incident, and he replied: “Weh.”


adobochronicles--2020-03-30--OVP Unveils Designer Protective Gown For Philippine Health Frontliners

QUEZON CITY , Philippines ( The Adobo Chronicles , Quezon City Bureau ) – Just a few days ago , @ @ @ @ @ a call to local fashion designers to help design a protective suit for the country @ @ @ @ @ She said the reason for the call is “ the difficulty in sourcing supplies since @ @ @ @ @ Philippines has been competing with so many countries already.
” Well , what do you @ @ @ @ @ top fashion designers immediately responded to Robredo ’ s call and submitted a unanimous , @ @ @ @ @ gown for medical frontliners which will soon be mass-produced and distributed to hospitals and clinics @ @ @ @ @ unanimous design was presented to the Office of the Vice President today ( see photo @ @ @ @ @ do was ask .

QUEZON CITY, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Quezon City Bureau) – Just a few days ago, Vice President Leni Robredo made a call to local fashion designers to help design a protective suit for the country’s medical fontliners. She said the reason for the call is “the difficulty in sourcing supplies since everything is imported and the Philippines has been competing with so many countries already.”
Well, what do you know…
The country’s top fashion designers immediately responded to Robredo’s call and submitted a unanimous, collective design for a protective gown for medical frontliners which will soon be mass-produced and distributed to hospitals and clinics throughout the country.
The unanimous design was presented to the Office of the Vice President today (see photo)
All she needed to do was ask.
(Crispulo Bacud Tappa contributed to this report)


adobochronicles--2020-03-28--Adobo Chronicles Self-Quarantines, Hit By Different Kind Of Virus

MANILA , Philippines ( The Adobo Chronicles , Manila Bureau ) – Like most everyone else in the Philippines , the United States and many countries in the world , we at The Adobo Chronicles have also been quarantined , but for a very different kind of reason , a different virus that has hit us and hit us hard .
And it is very contagious .
No amount of handwashing , sanitizing , social distancing or wearing of PPE will protect people , certainly not us .
Scientists have no name for it , but we ’ re calling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s very toxic and it manifests itself among politicians , the news media , social bloggers and among ordinary citizens .
• Politicians ’ disregard for the safety of other people , despite very clear and specific rules that they ought to follow but choose to ignore under the guise of humanitarian reasons .
In reality , their actions show some utter lack of brain cells .
• Speaking of the lack of brain cells , the virus also lingers among supposed leaders who have used crisis situations to self-promote their political ambitions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ almost everything just for the sake of trying to be relevant and to survive their all but dead careers .
• Members of the news and social media trying hard to assume professions and roles that they don ’ t have any clues about — professions like lawyers , virologists , scientists , medical professionals , economists , statisticians .
• Doomsday-saying and rumor-mongering , evident in people who take pleasure in faking the news to sow fear in an already panicked population .
• Post-sharing of anything that comes across social media @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the content being shared .
Hell , the more clicks , the more likes , the more re-shares , the better – VIRAL in the true sense of the word .
• Over-eagerness , as manifested in the way rules are being enforced on the local level and down the chain of command .
The desire to outdo rules already put in place on the national level .
It is especially common among good-for-nothing , power-hungry , pseudo-leaders .
• The unintelligible urge to defend individual rights even if these rights trample @ @ @ @ @ @ @ number of people .
Our staff at The Adobo Chronicles have all been tested for this Toxicity virus .
We ’ re positive and we have imposed self-quarantine for all .
Indefinitely .
We haven ’ t manifested any of the above symptoms but we ’ re devasted by them .
See you all on the other side .
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MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – Like most everyone else in the Philippines, the United States and many countries in the world, we at The Adobo Chronicles have also been quarantined, but for a very different kind of reason, a different virus that has hit us and hit us hard. And it is very contagious. No amount of handwashing, sanitizing, social distancing or wearing of PPE will protect people, certainly not us.
Scientists have no name for it, but we’re calling it the Toxicity virus.
It’s very toxic and it manifests itself among politicians, the news media, social bloggers and among ordinary citizens.
Symptoms include:
Politicians’ disregard for the safety of other people, despite very clear and specific rules that they ought to follow but choose to ignore under the guise of humanitarian reasons. In reality, their actions show some utter lack of brain cells.
Speaking of the lack of brain cells, the virus also lingers among supposed leaders who have used crisis situations to self-promote their political ambitions while creating noise, being opposed to almost everything just for the sake of trying to be relevant and to survive their all but dead careers.
Members of the news and social media trying hard to assume professions and roles that they don’t have any clues about — professions like lawyers, virologists, scientists, medical professionals, economists, statisticians.
Doomsday-saying and rumor-mongering, evident in people who take pleasure in faking the news to sow fear in an already panicked population.
Post-sharing of anything that comes across social media, regardless of the ridiculousness and stupidity of the content being shared. Hell, the more clicks, the more likes, the more re-shares, the better – VIRAL in the true sense of the word.
Over-eagerness, as manifested in the way rules are being enforced on the local level and down the chain of command. The desire to outdo rules already put in place on the national level. It is especially common among good-for-nothing, power-hungry, pseudo-leaders.
The unintelligible urge to defend individual rights even if these rights trample on the greater good of the greater number of people.
Our staff at The Adobo Chronicles have all been tested for this Toxicity virus. We’re positive and we have imposed self-quarantine for all. Indefinitely.
We haven’t manifested any of the above symptoms but we’re devasted by them.
See you all on the other side.
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adobochronicles--2020-04-01--Facebook Unveils New Emoji To Battle Coronavirus

SAN JOSE , California ( The Adobo Chronicles , San Jose Bureau ) – In this time of crisis of @ @ @ @ @ mention directives for shelter-in-place ( or enhanced community quarantine ) , netizens need all the @ @ @ @ @ express to their friends , followers and networks how they genuinely feel about COVID-19 .
@ @ @ @ @ sad , angry , shocked and what-have-you .
And these emotions can be expressed through @ @ @ @ @ network Facebook has provided to account holders .
But the available emoticons may not express @ @ @ @ @ this unprecedented situation .
So today , Facebook unveiled the latest addition to its reaction @ @ @ @ @ will surely express what many feel about COVID-19 .
Use the new emoticon .
It @ @ @ @ @ disposal !

SAN JOSE, California (The Adobo Chronicles, San Jose Bureau) – In this time of crisis of pandemic proportions, not to mention directives for shelter-in-place (or enhanced community quarantine), netizens need all the tools they can muster to express to their friends, followers and networks how they genuinely feel about COVID-19.
As expected, many feel sad, angry, shocked and what-have-you. And these emotions can be expressed through emojis that the social media network Facebook has provided to account holders. But the available emoticons may not express what many truly feel about this unprecedented situation.
So today, Facebook unveiled the latest addition to its reaction emoticons — an emoji that will surely express what many feel about COVID-19.
Use the new emoticon. It’s now at your disposal!


adobochronicles--2020-04-03--Duterte, Robredo Make Peace, Do A Fist Bump

MANILA , Philippines ( The Adobo Chronicles , Manila Bureau ) – Sometimes , it takes a crisis of pandemic @ @ @ @ @ enemies to come together as one , joining fists to fight even an invisible enemy @ @ @ @ @ in an unusual show of solidarity , Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte and Vice President Leni @ @ @ @ @ , signifying their resolve to make amends and to work closely together — well , @ @ @ @ @ social distancing — to lead the island nation towards being coronavirus-free .
The fist bump @ @ @ @ @ Malacanang and Robredo at the Boracay Mansion — serenaded by the who ’ s who @ @ @ @ @ theme song , “ We Heal As One.
” Both Duterte and Robredo also announced @ @ @ @ @ , promising that neither of them will issue any public statement or press release until @ @ @ @ @ by the World Health Organization .

MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – Sometimes, it takes a crisis of pandemic proportions for the greatest of enemies to come together as one, joining fists to fight even an invisible enemy like COVID-19.
Today, in an unusual show of solidarity, Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte and Vice President Leni Robredo did a fist bump, signifying their resolve to make amends and to work closely together — well, with a little bit of social distancing — to lead the island nation towards being coronavirus-free.
The fist bump happened online — Duterte in Malacanang and Robredo at the Boracay Mansion — serenaded by the who’s who in Pinoy music singing the theme song, “We Heal As One.”
Both Duterte and Robredo also announced they were both quarantining themselves, promising that neither of them will issue any public statement or press release until the country is certified COVID-free by the World Health Organization.
Let the healing begin.