adobochronicles--2020-04-14--Senator Cynthia Villar To Distribute Parcels Of Land For Food Production!

MANILA , Philippines ( The Adobo Chronicles , Manila Bureau ) – As the Philippines faces enormous challenges brought about @ @ @ @ @ the coronavirus , lawmakers have come forward with their own suggestions and recommendations to their @ @ @ @ @ put a stop to COVID-19 .
For her part , Senator Cynthia Villar has urged @ @ @ @ @ their backyard so that they don ’ t have to go out and buy their @ @ @ @ @ vegetable seeds .
In addition , Villar told The Adobo Chronicles that she and her @ @ @ @ @ parcels of land — for free — from their huge real estate empire to be @ @ @ @ @ This was welcome news especially among the country ’ s small farmers whose income has @ @ @ @ @ tariffication law which Villar authored .
Under the law , the role of the National @ @ @ @ @ to building buffer stocks .
The law also grants licenses to private traders to undertake @ @ @ @ @ .
For information about the land distribution , please visit Camella.com and Vista.com .

MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – As the Philippines faces enormous challenges brought about by the continued threat of the coronavirus, lawmakers have come forward with their own suggestions and recommendations to their respective constituents to try to put a stop to COVID-19.
For her part, Senator Cynthia Villar has urged Filipinos to plant vegetables in their backyard so that they don’t have to go out and buy their food. She has distributed vegetable seeds.
In addition, Villar told The Adobo Chronicles that she and her family have decided to distribute parcels of land — for free — from their huge real estate empire to be used for agricultural farming.
This was welcome news especially among the country’s small farmers whose income has been impacted by the rice tariffication law which Villar authored. Under the law, the role of the National Food Authority has been reduced to building buffer stocks. The law also grants licenses to private traders to undertake rice importation for the country.
For information about the land distribution, please visit Camella.com and Vista.com.


adobochronicles--2020-04-10--Philippines To Donate Locally-made PPEs To The U.S.

MANILA , Philippines ( The Adobo Chronicles , Manila Bureau ) – In the midst of global crises , like @ @ @ @ @ around the world step up to help those in need .
Such is the case @ @ @ @ @ medical teams and donated medical equipment to help the Philippines and other countries deal with @ @ @ @ @ part , the Philippines is donating 100 shipping containers of locally-made Personal Protective Equipment ( @ @ @ @ @ States which is now considered the new epicenter of the pandemic .
The donation consists @ @ @ @ @ of which was invented by an enterprising Filipino man — empty plastic water containers cut @ @ @ @ @ only as a face mask but as an entire protective gear for the head .
@ @ @ @ @ by Philippine Vice President Leni Robredo ’ s previous call for artists to design PPEs @ @ @ @ @ In appreciation of the Philippine donation , President Donald Trump is reportedly preparing an Executive @ @ @ @ @ all Filipino TNTs ( undocumented immigrants ) now living in America .

MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – In the midst of global crises, like the COVID-19 pandemic, nations around the world step up to help those in need. Such is the case with China which has dispatched medical teams and donated medical equipment to help the Philippines and other countries deal with the coronavirus.
For its part, the Philippines is donating 100 shipping containers of locally-made Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to the United States which is now considered the new epicenter of the pandemic.
The donation consists of PPEs, the prototype of which was invented by an enterprising Filipino man — empty plastic water containers cut and tailored to serve not only as a face mask but as an entire protective gear for the head.
The man was apparently inspired by Philippine Vice President Leni Robredo’s previous call for artists to design PPEs using readily-available local materials.
In appreciation of the Philippine donation, President Donald Trump is reportedly preparing an Executive Order granting full amnesty to all Filipino TNTs (undocumented immigrants) now living in America.


adobochronicles--2020-04-09--McDonald’s, Jollibee Alter Logos Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

CHICAGO , Illinois ( The Adobo Chronicles , Chicago Bureau ) – In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic , @ @ @ @ @ doing their share to encourgage social distancing and the use of personal protective gear , @ @ @ @ @ its twin arch logo , separating them to promote social distancing among its customers .
@ @ @ @ @ McDonald ’ s insurmountable competitor in the Philippines , Jollibee , is dressing up its @ @ @ @ @ mask , all but covering up the bee ’ s trademark smile .

CHICAGO, Illinois (The Adobo Chronicles, Chicago Bureau) – In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, fast food chain giants are doing their share to encourgage social distancing and the use of personal protective gear,
McDonald’s is altering its twin arch logo, separating them to promote social distancing among its customers.
Not to be outdone, McDonald’s insurmountable competitor in the Philippines, Jollibee, is dressing up its happy mascot with a face mask, all but covering up the bee’s trademark smile.
Will other fast food chains follow suit?


adobochronicles--2020-01-07--Adobo Chronicles’ Poll: Isko Moreno or Leni Robredo?

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adobochronicles--2020-01-07--The Leni Robredo Report: 99% Of Shabu Supply Already Consumed

QUEZON CITY , Philippines ( The Adobo Chronicles , Quezon City Bureau ) – Philippines Vice President Leni Robredo ’ @ @ @ @ @ two-week stint as Co-chair of the Inter-agency Committee on Anti-illegal Drugs ( ICAD ) finally @ @ @ @ @ none of Robredo ’ s ‘ findings ’ and recommendations was earth-shattering , one of @ @ @ @ @ .
It even came with a bar graph .
Robredo claimed that only less than @ @ @ @ @ supply of shabu in the country had been seized in government law enforcement operations .
@ @ @ @ @ the Office of the Vice President at the Boracay Mansion in Quezon City for a @ @ @ @ @ treat what the signficance was of the number she divulged , Robredo said : ” @ @ @ @ @ of the shabu supply had already been consumed !
In other words , there is @ @ @ @ @ problem in the country .
Duterte ’ s war on drugs can be stopped ASAP @ @

QUEZON CITY, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Quezon City Bureau) – Philippines Vice President Leni Robredo’s much-ballyhooed report on her two-week stint as Co-chair of the Inter-agency Committee on Anti-illegal Drugs (ICAD) finally was unveiled yesterday.
While none of Robredo’s ‘findings’ and recommendations was earth-shattering, one of her revelations shocked many Filipinos. It even came with a bar graph.
Robredo claimed that only less than 1% of the estimated supply of shabu in the country had been seized in government law enforcement operations.
Asked by reporters who swarmed the Office of the Vice President at the Boracay Mansion in Quezon City for a delectable merienda (snack) treat what the signficance was of the number she divulged, Robredo said:
”It means that 99% of the shabu supply had already been consumed! In other words, there is no longer an illegal drug problem in the country. Duterte’s war on drugs can be stopped ASAP.”


adobochronicles--2020-01-06--Leni Robredo: There Is No Drug Problem In The Philippines

QUEZON CITY , Philippines ( The Adobo Chronicles , Quezon City Bureau ) – In a scathing rebuke of Philippine @ @ @ @ @ war on illegal drugs , Vice President Leni Robredo said there is no drug problem @ @ @ @ @ finally released her findings and recommendations resulting from her two-week stint as co-chair of the @ @ @ @ @ ( ICAD ) .
Highlighted in her report was a graph showing that only less @ @ @ @ @ estimated volume of consumption of shabu had been seized by authorities .
She said the @ @ @ @ @ been consumed .
Ergo , there are no more illegal drugs in the country .
@ @ @ @ @ have plagued the Philippines , shabu has been totally eradicated .

QUEZON CITY, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Quezon City Bureau) – In a scathing rebuke of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte and his war on illegal drugs, Vice President Leni Robredo said there is no drug problem in the Philippines.
Robredo finally released her findings and recommendations resulting from her two-week stint as co-chair of the Inter-agency Committee on Anti-illegal Drugs (ICAD).
Highlighted in her report was a graph showing that only less than 1% of the estimated volume of consumption of shabu had been seized by authorities. She said the remaining 99% had already been consumed.
Ergo, there are no more illegal drugs in the country. Just like many viruses that have plagued the Philippines, shabu has been totally eradicated.


adobochronicles--2020-01-08--Duterte Open To Firing Leni Robredo Again — Panelo

MANILA , Philippines ( The Adobo Chronicles , Manila Bureau ) – President Duterte is open to firing Leni Robredo @ @ @ @ @ is given and accepts a third appointment as member of the administration .
This was @ @ @ @ @ Panelo , weeks after Robredo was fired as Co-chair of the Inter-agency Committee on Anti-illegal @ @ @ @ @ It was Robredo ’ s second appointment , the first being Cabinet member in charge @ @ @ @ @ .
” It ’ s a love-hate relationship that the President has with Robredo , @ @ @ @ @ Love is lovelier the third time around , but there is also the possibility that @ @ @ @ @ three times in a row.
” Panelo didn ’ t say what Cabinet or other @ @ @ @ @ to .

MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – President Duterte is open to firing Leni Robredo again if the Vice President is given and accepts a third appointment as member of the administration.
This was revealed by Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo, weeks after Robredo was fired as Co-chair of the Inter-agency Committee on Anti-illegal Drugs (ICAD). It was Robredo’s second appointment, the first being Cabinet member in charge of Housing and Urban Development.
”It’s a love-hate relationship that the President has with Robredo,” Panelo said. “Love is lovelier the third time around, but there is also the possibility that the VP will be fired three times in a row.”
Panelo didn’t say what Cabinet or other position Duterte might appoint Robredo to.


adobochronicles--2020-01-08--Duterte, Robredo Prove Maria Ressa Wrong On Free Speech

MANILA , Philippies ( The Adobo Chronicles , Manila Bureau ) – For quite some time now , Maria Ressa @ @ @ @ @ of curtailing her rights to free speech , constantly mouthing that the “ law is @ @ @ @ @ her online news source , Rappler .
But no less than the two highest officials @ @ @ @ @ Ressa wrong .
In recent days where there has been some exchanges between President Rodrigo @ @ @ @ @ over the former ’ s war on drugs , Ressa ’ s claims have all @ @ @ @ @ .
Robredo has called Duterte ( and his war on drugs ) a “ massive @ @ @ @ @ President has called the VP a “ colossal failure.
” Proof that free speech is @ @ @ @ @ Philippines .

MANILA, Philippies(The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – For quite some time now, Maria Ressa has accused the Philippine government of curtailing her rights to free speech, constantly mouthing that the “law is being weaponized” to silence her online news source, Rappler.
But no less than the two highest officials of the land have proven Ressa wrong.
In recent days where there has been some exchanges between President Rodrigo Duterte and VP Leni Robredo over the former’s war on drugs, Ressa’s claims have all but gone down the drain.
Robredo has called Duterte (and his war on drugs) a “massive failure,” while the President has called the VP a “colossal failure.”
Proof that free speech is alive and well in the Philippines.


adobochronicles--2020-01-09--Duterte Imposes Sanction On U.S. Imports Of Philippine Soy Sauce And Vinegar

MANILA , Philippines ( The Adobo Chronicles , Manila Bureau ) – If Donald Trump heeds the urging of the U.S. Senate , Philippine officials and others involved in the supposed unlawful detention of Senator Leila de Lima , will be banned from entering the U.S .
But President Duterte made the first counter move by banning the entry into the Philippines of three Democrat Senators who authored and supported the resolution urging the ban on the Filipinos — Senators Patrick Leahy , Dick Durbin and Edward Markey .
Today , Duterte announced that if such a ban on Filipinos @ @ @ @ @ @ @ State Department , he will impose a devastating sanction on America , by banning U.S. imports of Philippine soy sauce and vinegar .
Soy sauce and vinegar , especially the famous Marca Piña brand , are key ingredients in preparing the world-famous adobo dish , loved not just by Filipinos living abroad but even gourmet chefs in the U.S .
The Philippine Presidential Palace said that banning U.S. imports of soy sauce and vinegar will have a devastating effect on the estimated 4 million Filipinos now living in America — many of whom @ @ @ @ @ @ @ health care , music , engineering , hospitality and technology .
” It will also be very disappointing for top chefs in America who are all in agreement that the Filipino adobo is among the world ’ s best cuisine , ” Presidential Spoksperson Salvador Panelo said .

MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – If Donald Trump heeds the urging of the U.S. Senate, Philippine officials and others involved in the supposed unlawful detention of Senator Leila de Lima, will be banned from entering the U.S.
But President Duterte made the first counter move by banning the entry into the Philippines of three Democrat Senators who authored and supported the resolution urging the ban on the Filipinos — Senators Patrick Leahy, Dick Durbin and Edward Markey.
Today, Duterte announced that if such a ban on Filipinos is pursued and implemented by the U.S. State Department, he will impose a devastating sanction on America, by banning U.S. imports of Philippine soy sauce and vinegar.
Soy sauce and vinegar, especially the famous Marca Piña brand, are key ingredients in preparing the world-famous adobo dish, loved not just by Filipinos living abroad but even gourmet chefs in the U.S.
The Philippine Presidential Palace said that banning U.S. imports of soy sauce and vinegar will have a devastating effect on the estimated 4 million Filipinos now living in America — many of whom work in key professions and services like health care, music, engineering, hospitality and technology.
”It will also be very disappointing for top chefs in America who are all in agreement that the Filipino adobo is among the world’s best cuisine,” Presidential Spoksperson Salvador Panelo said.


adobochronicles--2020-01-10--Leni Robredo Says She Too Wants To Be Financially Independent

QUEZON CITY , Philippines ( The Adobo Chronicles , Quezon City Bureau ) – Philippines ’ Vice President Leni Robredo told The Adobo Chronicles today that like Great Britain ’ s Royal Couple Harry and Meghan , she too wants to be “ financially independent.
” Robredo was reacting to the shocking news that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have decided to “ step back ” from their Royal duties and receive no funding from the Monarchy .
Asked how exactly she ’ d go about it , Robredo said she will voluntarily abdicate the half a million-peso budget @ @ @ @ @ @ @ return it to the national coffers .
“ I think it is not fair to the Filipino taxpayers that I ’ m spending their hard-earned money for doing nothing to help them and our country , ” she said .
While the VP says she will continue her pet projects like “ Angat Buhay , ” she will rely on private donations from the country ’ s top Oligarchs as well as foreign sources .
Already , Robredo ’ s announcement has received praise from both sides of the aisle — the Yellowtards @ @ @ @ @ @

QUEZON CITY, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Quezon City Bureau) – Philippines’ Vice President Leni Robredo told The Adobo Chronicles today that like Great Britain’s Royal Couple Harry and Meghan, she too wants to be “financially independent.”
Robredo was reacting to the shocking news that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have decided to “step back” from their Royal duties and receive no funding from the Monarchy.
Asked how exactly she’d go about it, Robredo said she will voluntarily abdicate the half a million-peso budget of the Office of the President and return it to the national coffers. “I think it is not fair to the Filipino taxpayers that I’m spending their hard-earned money for doing nothing to help them and our country,” she said.
While the VP says she will continue her pet projects like “Angat Buhay,” she will rely on private donations from the country’s top Oligarchs as well as foreign sources.
Already, Robredo’s announcement has received praise from both sides of the aisle — the Yellowtards and the die-hard Duterte supporters.


adobochronicles--2020-01-11--Inquirer Names Leni Robredo 2019 Other Woman Of The Year

MANILA , Philppines ( The Adobo Chronicles , Manila Bureau ) – The long-awaited news is here .
The Philippines @ @ @ @ @ has released its choice for the 2019 Filipino of the Year .
However , PDI @ @ @ @ @ award to more accurately reflect the gender of its honoree .
PDI has named Vice @ @ @ @ @ 2019 Other Woman of the Year .
Earlier , PDI editors voted to give the @ @ @ @ @ to Rappler CEO Maria Ressa who respectfully declined the honor because she says it is @ @ @ @ @ her collection of international awards , including several she had received from TIME magazine .
@ @ @ @ @ to give the award to their first runner-up , Robredo .
Hence the title , @ @ @ @ @ Year .
”

MANILA, Philppines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – The long-awaited news is here. The Philippines Daily Inquirer (PDI) has released its choice for the 2019 Filipino of the Year.
However, PDI decided to rename the annual award to more accurately reflect the gender of its honoree.
PDI has named Vice President Leni Robredo as the 2019 Other Woman of the Year.
Earlier, PDI editors voted to give the Woman of the Year award to Rappler CEO Maria Ressa who respectfully declined the honor because she says it is a “step-down” from her collection of international awards, including several she had received from TIME magazine.
So instead, PDI decided to give the award to their first runner-up, Robredo. Hence the title, “Other Woman of the Year.”


adobochronicles--2020-01-11--Pinoy Ako Blog’s Jover Laurio Launching A New Business Line!

MANILA , Philippines ( The Adobo Chronicles , Manila Bureau ) – It all started with the news that American @ @ @ @ @ a new business line — a candle “ that smells like her vagina.
” The @ @ @ @ @ remains sold out !
Now , Pinoy Ako Blog ’ s Jover Laurio is thinking @ @ @ @ @ from her blogging by doing a Gwyneth Paltrow in the Philippines .
In speaking with @ @ @ @ @ confirmed that she is launching her own line of votives and candles which she says @ @ @ @ @ business in the Philippines because Filipinos like to light candles at home , at churches @ @ @ @ @ of their departed loved ones Laurio however said she has not yet decided what the @ @ @ @ @

MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – It all started with the news that American actress Gwyneth Paltrow has started a new business line — a candle “that smells like her vagina.” The product has been, and remains sold out!
Now, Pinoy Ako Blog’s Jover Laurio is thinking about augmenting her diminishing income from her blogging by doing a Gwyneth Paltrow in the Philippines.
In speaking with The Adobo Chronicles, Laurio confirmed that she is launching her own line of votives and candles which she says would be a very lucrative business in the Philippines because Filipinos like to light candles at home, at churches and when visiting the graves of their departed loved ones
Laurio however said she has not yet decided what the candles will smell like.
Stay tuned!


adobochronicles--2020-01-14--Leni Robredo Wants Her Own Vice Presidential Plane And Helicopter

QUEZON CITY , Philippines ( The Adobo Chronicles , Quezon City Bureau ) – The President of the United States has his own plane ( Air Force One ) and helicopter ( Marine One ) .
The American VP has his own Air Force Two .
The Philippine President does have his designated Presidential plane and helicopters as well .
But not the Vice President whose only function , as always pointed out by Leni Robredo , is “ to wait for something to happen to the President.
” But Robredo wants to change that .
She wants her own @ @ @ @ @ @ @ made the statement after she was criticized for her office ’ s slow response to humanitrian aid needed by those affected by the Taal Volcano eruption .
Filipinos in Batangas and nearby provinces were crying “ Where is Leni ?
” Earlier , Robredo said she was on her way to hand checks to Taal eruption victims , but she just couldn ’ t find a bus that would take her from her VP residence in Quezon City to Batangas .
She said she ’ s been waiting and waiting and waiting .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ office be provided with a Vice Presidential plane and helicopter so that she can be more effective in responding to natural disasters that befall upon the Filipino people .
For her VP plane , Robredo says she prefers a Boeing 747 Max , the type of plane that has figured in recent fatal crashes which nobody on her staff told her about .

QUEZON CITY, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Quezon City Bureau) – The President of the United States has his own plane (Air Force One) and helicopter (Marine One). The American VP has his own Air Force Two.
The Philippine President does have his designated Presidential plane and helicopters as well. But not the Vice President whose only function, as always pointed out by Leni Robredo, is “to wait for something to happen to the President.”
But Robredo wants to change that. She wants her own VP plane and helicopter.
The VP made the statement after she was criticized for her office’s slow response to humanitrian aid needed by those affected by the Taal Volcano eruption.
Filipinos in Batangas and nearby provinces were crying “Where is Leni?”
Earlier, Robredo said she was on her way to hand checks to Taal eruption victims, but she just couldn’t find a bus that would take her from her VP residence in Quezon City to Batangas. She said she’s been waiting and waiting and waiting.
So today, Robredo demanded that her office be provided with a Vice Presidential plane and helicopter so that she can be more effective in responding to natural disasters that befall upon the Filipino people.
For her VP plane, Robredo says she prefers a Boeing 737 Max, the type of plane that has figured in recent fatal crashes which nobody on her staff told her about.


adobochronicles--2020-01-14--BISErbisyo:  Leni Robredo Answers Questions From Netizens

MANILA , Philippines ( The Adobo Chronicles , Manila Bureau ) – As a public service to Filipino netizens worldwide @ @ @ @ @ starting a new series called “ BISErbisyo.
” This new feature will gather from our @ @ @ @ @ Vice President Leni Robredo to answer .
All questions — from legal to economics to @ @ @ @ @ Here ’ s our question for the week : If you own a house and @ @ @ @ @ his house on his lot like this , who owns the extension part of your @ @ @ @ @

MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – As a public service to Filipino netizens worldwide, The Adobo Chronicles is starting a new series called “BISErbisyo.” This new feature will gather from our readers questions that they want Vice President Leni Robredo to answer. All questions — from legal to economics to math — are welcome.
Here’s our question for the week:
Dear Leni,
If you own a house and lot and your neighbor builds his house on his lot like this, who owns the extension part of your neighbor’s house?


adobochronicles--2020-01-16--The Miracle Of Taal Volcano

The Miracle Of Taal Volcano

And Leni appeared before a crowd , brought out and gave 5 pandesal each .
She then brought out mineral @ @ @ @ @ Water , and gave each person one cup to drink .
Behold , a miracle @ @ @ @ @ was no fish .
But the news media took her photos just the same and @ @ @ @ @ today ’ s headlines to tell the whole world that Leni made a miracle when @ @ @ @

By Crispulo Bacud Tappa
And Leni appeared before a crowd, brought out and gave 5 pandesal each.
She then brought out mineral water from Maynilad and Manila Water, and gave each person one cup to drink.
Behold, a miracle did not happen for there was no fish.
But the news media took her photos just the same and her visit to Taal became today’s headlines to tell the whole world that Leni made a miracle when there was none.


adobochronicles--2020-01-16--Office of VP Leni Robredo Denies ‘Masked Man’ Was Bolet Banal

QUEZON CITY , Philippines ( The Adobo Chronicles , Manila Bureau ) –The Internet was abuzz with photos of and @ @ @ @ @ Congressman Bolet Banal wearing a face mask to conceal his identity while accompanying Vice President @ @ @ @ @ five pandesals and one bottled water each to those affected by the Taal Volcano eruption @ @ @ @ @ that Robredo and Banal are “ an item.
” In a statement issued to the @ @ @ @ @ of the Vice President said that the photograph was photoshopped .
“ The man in @ @ @ @ @ but American actor Tom Selleck who happened to be in Tagaytay during Robredo ’ s @ @ @ @ @ said .
Selleck , now 74 , is best known for the hit movie , @ @ @ @ @ Baby.
” ( Three men , not three daughters who are all girls . )
@ @ @ @ @ OVP !

QUEZON CITY, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) –The Internet was abuzz with photos of and comments about former Quezon City Congressman Bolet Banal wearing a face mask to conceal his identity while accompanying Vice President Leni Robredo when she distributed five pandesals and one bottled water each to those affected by the Taal Volcano eruption.
There are persistent rumours that Robredo and Banal are “an item.”
In a statement issued to the news media, the Office of the Vice President said that the photograph was photoshopped. “The man in question wasn’t Banal but American actor Tom Selleck who happened to be in Tagaytay during Robredo’s visit,” the statement said.
Selleck, now 74, is best known for the hit movie, “Three men and a Baby.” (Three men, not three daughters who are all girls.)
Thanks for the clarification, OVP!


adobochronicles--2020-01-16--Leni Robredo Petitions Supreme Court For Compromise On Vice Presidency

MANILA , Philippines ( The Adobo Chronicles , Manila Bureau ) – Leni Robredo has proposed to the Supreme Court , sitting as the Presidential Electoral Tribunl ( PET ) , a compromise that would finally resolve the Vice Presidential protest filed by former Senator Bongbong Marcos .
In an urgent petition filed with PET , Robredo said she was willing to split the Vice Presidency with Marcos .
( Earlier , Marcos again asked the High Court to proceed with his motion to nullify votes in 3 Mindanao provinces where he alleges widespread cheating happened . )
Robredo proposed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Luzon ( except the Ilocos Region ) and Marcos be declared Vice President for Mindanao .
As far as the Visayas is concerned , she suggsted a toss coin between her and Marcos to determine who will be declared VP .
In speaking with The Adobo Chronicles , Robredo ’ s spokesperson said the VP ’ s proposal is similar to the set up at many government and private sector companies where they have separate Vice Presidents for Finance , Operations , Human Resources , etc .
The Marcos camp has not yet @ @ @ @ @ @ @

MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – Leni Robredo has proposed to the Supreme Court, sitting as the Presidential Electoral Tribunl (PET), a compromise that would finally resolve the Vice Presidential protest filed by former Senator Bongbong Marcos.
In an urgent petition filed with PET, Robredo said she was willing to split the Vice Presidency with Marcos. (Earlier, Marcos again asked the High Court to proceed with his motion to nullify votes in 3 Mindanao provinces where he alleges widespread cheating happened.)
Robredo proposed that she be declared Vice President for Luzon (except the Ilocos Region) and Marcos be declared Vice President for Mindanao. As far as the Visayas is concerned, she suggsted a toss coin between her and Marcos to determine who will be declared VP.
In speaking with The Adobo Chronicles, Robredo’s spokesperson said the VP’s proposal is similar to the set up at many government and private sector companies where they have separate Vice Presidents for Finance, Operations, Human Resources, etc.
The Marcos camp has not yet commented on Robredo’s proposal.


adobochronicles--2020-01-16--Leni Robredo:  Mocha And I Are Now BFF’s

Leni Robredo:  Mocha And I Are Now BFF’s

QUEZON CITY , Philippines ( The Adobo Chronicles , Quezon City Bureau ) – Remember that time when Kris Aquino said on a live broadcast that she and President Rodrigo Duterte were now “ friends ?
” ( Best friends na kami ni PRRD ! )
.
It was over some issues Aquino had with then PCOO Assistant Secretary Mocha Uson .
Now , Uson is in a similar situation with Vice President Leni Robredo .
In a recent post , Uson criticized Robredo over what she said were the VP ’ s photo ops during the distribution of relief @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Volcano eruption .
Getting back at her , Robredo said Uson was a bearer of “ fake news ” while receiving taxpayer money in salary as Deputy Executive Director of the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration ( OWWA ) .
But in the spirit of national unity and reconciliation , and in solidarity with the victims of this latest tragedy in the country , Robredo has offered an Olive branch to Uson .
” Mocha and I are now BFFs ( Best Friends Forever ) .
To prove her sincerity , the Vice President @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cookies — get this — Mocha flavor , as part of the relief goods to be disributed to the calamity victims .
All ’ s well that ends well !

QUEZON CITY, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Quezon City Bureau) – Remember that time when Kris Aquino said on a live broadcast that she and President Rodrigo Duterte were now “friends?” (Best friends na kami ni PRRD!). It was over some issues Aquino had with then PCOO Assistant Secretary Mocha Uson.
Now, Uson is in a similar situation with Vice President Leni Robredo. In a recent post, Uson criticized Robredo over what she said were the VP’s photo ops during the distribution of relief goods to those affected by the Taal Volcano eruption. Getting back at her, Robredo said Uson was a bearer of “fake news” while receiving taxpayer money in salary as Deputy Executive Director of the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA).
But in the spirit of national unity and reconciliation, and in solidarity with the victims of this latest tragedy in the country, Robredo has offered an Olive branch to Uson.
”Mocha and I are now BFFs (Best Friends Forever). To prove her sincerity, the Vice President directed her staff to procure Hansel brand cookies — get this — Mocha flavor, as part of the relief goods to be disributed to the calamity victims.
All’s well that ends well!


adobochronicles--2020-01-18--Mocha Uson Dontes To Leni Robredo’s Batangas Calamity Relief Campaign

TAAL , Batangas ( The Adobo Chronicles , Taal Bureau ) – In time of need — especially during natural @ @ @ @ @ activity at Taal , Batangas — Filipinos can come together as one regardless of their @ @ @ @ @ Robredo and blogger extraordinaire Mocha Uson have been trading barbs over the Vice President ’ @ @ @ @ @ Taal calamity victims , they have patched things up in solidarity with the thousands of @ @ @ @ @ of boxes of cookies arrived at the Office of the Vice President ’ s relief @ @ @ @ @ to displaced Filipinos now housed at various evacuation centers .
The donor ?
Why , @ @ @ @ @

TAAL, Batangas (The Adobo Chronicles, Taal Bureau) – In time of need — especially during natural calamities such as the volcanic activity at Taal, Batangas — Filipinos can come together as one regardless of their political color.
While Leni Robredo and blogger extraordinaire Mocha Uson have been trading barbs over the Vice President’s relief operations for the Taal calamity victims, they have patched things up in solidarity with the thousands of Filipinos in need.
(Uson earlier criticized Robredo for the reported 5 pandesal and 2 bottle of water contained in her relief packages, whie the VP accused uson of being the “bearer of fake news.”)
Hundreds of boxes of cookies arrived at the Office of the Vice President’s relief center in Batangas for distribution to displaced Filipinos now housed at various evacuation centers.
The donor? Why, Mocha Uson of course!


adobochronicles--2020-01-19--Leni Robredo To Return To Batangas With Double Relief Goods

BATANGAS CITY , Philippines ( The Adobo Chronicles , Batangas Bureau ) – The news media are reporting that Vice @ @ @ @ @ to Batangas to distribute more relief goods to the victims of the Taal Volcano eruption @ @ @ @ @ , ” the Office of the Vice President said , “ Robredo will be distributing @ @ @ @ @ and a sachet of Kopico 3-in-1 coffee .
The OVP promised that during her return @ @ @ @ @ will be no photo ops or selfies , just the genuine desire to help those @ @ @ @ @ this natural calamity .

BATANGAS CITY, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Batangas Bureau) – The news media are reporting that Vice President Leni Robredo is returning to Batangas to distribute more relief goods to the victims of the Taal Volcano eruption.
Earlier, Robredo distributed relief packages consisting of 5 pandesal and 1 bottle water.
”This time around,” the Office of the Vice President said, “Robredo will be distributing relief pacakges of 10 pandesal and a sachet of Kopico 3-in-1 coffee.
The OVP promised that during her return trip ths Tuesday, there will be no photo ops or selfies, just the genuine desire to help those who have been affected by this natural calamity.


adobochronicles--2020-01-19--The Disappearing Act Of Pork At SM Baguio Supermarket

BAGUIO CITY , Philippines ( The Adobo Chronicles , Baguio Bureau ) – Grocery shoppers at the SM in Baguio City — the summer capital of the Philippines — are at a quandary over the disappearance of pork from the mall ’ s supermarket .
For almost a week now , pork was nowhere to be found in the supermarket ’ s meat and frozen sections .
It has caused some serious frustration among the locals who depend on SM for their pork supply for their lechon kawali , pata tim , pork adobo , sinigang na baboy , inihaw @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Filipino pork-based recipes .
When asked , SM Supermarket sales associates simply tell customers that “ there has not been a delivery ” of pork .
The situation has fueled lots of speculation from pork lovers — ranging from possible ASF ( African Swine Fever ) which may have affected the pig population of the supermarket ’ s supplier to failure of SM to pay their pork suppliers on time .
Others have said that as a business strategy , beef and chicken suppliers may have paid SM a hefty fee to make @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is not clear if this pork shortage only applies to Baguio or other SM Supermarkets across the country .

BAGUIO CITY, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Baguio Bureau) – Grocery shoppers at the SM in Baguio City — the summer capital of the Philippines — are at a quandary over the disappearance of pork from the mall’s supermarket.
For almost a week now, pork was nowhere to be found in the supermarket’s meat and frozen sections. It has caused some serious frustration among the locals who depend on SM for their pork supply for their lechon kawali, pata tim, pork adobo, sinigang na baboy, inihaw na baboy, bagnet, and other Filipino pork-based recipes.
When asked, SM Supermarket sales associates simply tell customers that “there has not been a delivery” of pork.
The situation has fueled lots of speculation from pork lovers — ranging from possible ASF (African Swine Fever) which may have affected the pig population of the supermarket’s supplier to failure of SM to pay their pork suppliers on time. Others have said that as a business strategy, beef and chicken suppliers may have paid SM a hefty fee to make pork disappear from the supermarket.
It is not clear if this pork shortage only applies to Baguio or other SM Supermarkets across the country.


adobochronicles--2020-01-21--Donald Trump Has Separate Messages For Duterte, Robredo

WASHINGTON , D.C. ( The Adobo Chronicles , Washington Bureau ) – U.S. President Donald Trump has separate messages for @ @ @ @ @ Vice President Leni Robredo .
Despite a U. S. Senate resolution urging the State Department @ @ @ @ @ U.S. Philippine officials and others who had a hand in the detention of Senator Leila @ @ @ @ @ again reiterated his invitation for Duterte to visit The White House .
“ Please come @ @ @ @ @ Trump told Duterte .
As for Robredo , Trump has this to say : “ @ @ @ @ @ U.S. ” Since assuming the Vice Presidency , Robredo has made several trips to the @ @ @ @ @ unofficial — upon the invitation of private groups and individuals sympathetic to her and her @ @ @ @ @ causes .
It wasn ’ t clear whether the U.S. State Department has cancelled Robredo @ @ @ @ @

WASHINGTON, D.C. (The Adobo Chronicles, Washington Bureau) – U.S. President Donald Trump has separate messages for Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte and Vice President Leni Robredo.
Despite a U. S. Senate resolution urging the State Department to ban from entering the U.S. Philippine officials and others who had a hand in the detention of Senator Leila De Lima, Trump yet again reiterated his invitation for Duterte to visit The White House.
“Please come to the U.S.,” Trump told Duterte.
As for Robredo, Trump has this to say: “Please stop coming to the U.S.”
Since assuming the Vice Presidency, Robredo has made several trips to the U.S. — most of them unofficial — upon the invitation of private groups and individuals sympathetic to her and her political party’s liberal causes.
It wasn’t clear whether the U.S. State Department has cancelled Robredo’s U.S. visa.


adobochronicles--2020-01-21--Senator Grace Poe Bats For Partial Renewal Of ABS-CBN Franchise

MANILA , Philippines ( The Adobo Chronicles , Manila Bureau ) – Senator Grace Poe is being true to form @ @ @ @ @ fake news and a loving daughter to the late Fernando Poe , Jr. ( FPJ @ @ @ @ @ filed a Senate resolution calling for the partial renewal of ABS-CBN ’ s franchise which @ @ @ @ @ divisive issue pits those who are for the non-renewal of the franchise against those who @ @ @ @ @ wants to renew the entertainment portion of the franchise while cancelling the broadcast network ’ @ @ @ @ @ , besides being cited for tax evasion and violation of labor laws , is also @ @ @ @ @ of fake , biased news .
” We must continue our crusade against fake news @ @ @ @ @ to seriously consider the feelings of millions of Filipinos who follow the long-running FPJ ’ @ @ @ @ @ and other teleseryes and variety shows on ABS-CBN , ” Poe told The Adobo Chronicles @

MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – Senator Grace Poe is being true to form both as an advocate against fake news and a loving daughter to the late Fernando Poe, Jr. (FPJ).
Today, she filed a Senate resolution calling for the partial renewal of ABS-CBN’s franchise which expires this March.
The divisive issue pits those who are for the non-renewal of the franchise against those who are for renewal.
Poe wants to renew the entertainment portion of the franchise while cancelling the broadcast network’s news operations.
ABS-CBN, besides being cited for tax evasion and violation of labor laws, is also accused of being a purveyor of fake, biased news.
”We must continue our crusade against fake news, but we also need to seriously consider the feelings of millions of Filipinos who follow the long-running FPJ’s “Ang Probinsyano” and other teleseryes and variety shows on ABS-CBN,” Poe told The Adobo Chronicles.


adobochronicles--2020-01-22--Final Episode Of “Ang Probinsyano” Airs March 30, New Teleserye Planned

QUEZON CITY , Philippines ( The Adobo Chronicles , Quezon City Bureau ) – The longest-running teleserye on Philippine television will finally come to an end !
FPJ ’ s “ Ang Probinsyano ” which started airing in September of 2015 on ABS-CBN , will bow out with its final epidsode on March 30 , 2020 , coinciding with the franchise expiration of the broadcast network owned by the Lopez oligarchy .
While there are desperate efforts to convince Congress to renew the franchise , including an online petition started by the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ popular teleserye said that they ’ ve all but run out of script ideas to keep it going .
One of the mainstays of the show , Miss Susan Roces , mother of Senator Grace Poe , told The Adobo Chronicles that in the final episode , the main character Cardo , played by Coco Martin , will finally die — killed by the bad elements .
Sources close to the powers that be at ABS-CBN said that should the network ’ s franchise be renewed , the plan is to start an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ In The City , ” starring Vice Ganda , Lea Salonga , Anne Curtis , Agot Isidro , Ogie Alcasid , and Mutya Ng Masa Doris Bigornia .

QUEZON CITY, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Quezon City Bureau) – The longest-running teleserye on Philippine television will finally come to an end!
FPJ’s “Ang Probinsyano” which started airing in September of 2015 on ABS-CBN, will bow out with its final epidsode on March 30, 2020, coinciding with the franchise expiration of the broadcast network owned by the Lopez oligarchy.
While there are desperate efforts to convince Congress to renew the franchise, including an online petition started by the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP), the producers of the popular teleserye said that they’ve all but run out of script ideas to keep it going.
One of the mainstays of the show, Miss Susan Roces, mother of Senator Grace Poe, told The Adobo Chronicles that in the final episode, the main character Cardo, played by Coco Martin, will finally die — killed by the bad elements.
Sources close to the powers that be at ABS-CBN said that should the network’s franchise be renewed, the plan is to start an all-new, improved teleserye titled “Six In The City,” starring Vice Ganda, Lea Salonga, Anne Curtis, Agot Isidro, Ogie Alcasid, and Mutya Ng Masa Doris Bigornia.
Staru tuned!


adobochronicles--2020-01-23--Baguio City Declares NPA, LP Persona Non Grata

BAGUIO CITY , Philippines ( The Adobo Chronicles , Baguio Bureau ) – The summer capital of the Philippines and @ @ @ @ @ Region have taken the lead in isolating members of the New People ’ s Army @ @ @ @ @ groups that are perceived to be anti-government and anti-Filipino , including the very liberal Liberal @ @ @ @ @ Magalong announced a new policy that declares the NPA and the Liberal Party to be @ @ @ @ @ As such , members of these two groups are off limits to the City of @ @ @ @ @ comes just weeks before Baguio launches its popular month-long Panagbenga Festival which easily attracts one @ @ @ @ @ anyone associated with NPA and LP seen roaming the streets of Baguio will be immediately @ @ @ @ @ jail cells next to the city ’ s dumpsite in Irisan .

BAGUIO CITY, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Baguio Bureau) – The summer capital of the Philippines and the rest of the Cordillera Region have taken the lead in isolating members of the New People’s Army (NPA) and all groups that are perceived to be anti-government and anti-Filipino, including the very liberal Liberal Party.
Baguio Mayor Benjamin Magalong announced a new policy that declares the NPA and the Liberal Party to be “Persona Non Grata.” As such, members of these two groups are off limits to the City of Pines.
The new policy comes just weeks before Baguio launches its popular month-long Panagbenga Festival which easily attracts one million people.
Magalong said anyone associated with NPA and LP seen roaming the streets of Baguio will be immediately arrested and detained in newly-constructed jail cells next to the city’s dumpsite in Irisan.
Talk about nabubulok (non-recyclable)!


adobochronicles--2020-01-25--Master Protester Convenes Huge Rally To Support Duterte

MANILA Philippines ( The Adobo Chronicles , Manila Bureau ) – He ’ s known in socio-political circles as the “ master protestor.
” It has been his full-time job to organize and lead rallies , mostly against the establishment , the Duterte administration included .
Renato Reyes is calling for a huge rally on Friday , January 31 , this time to express all-out support for Rodrigo Duterte .
The call was prompted by the President ’ s recent move to begin the process of canceling the Visiting Forces Agreement ( VFA ) with the United States of America @ @ @ @ @ @ @ military and other facilites in the Philippines by U.S. forces and their entry into the country without the need for permits or visas .
Duterte has said he now wants to cancel the agreement in the light of the cancellation of the U.S. visa of Senator Ronald Bato , his close ally and former chief of the Philippine National Police ( PNP ) which has led operations under the war on drugs .
Reyes is confident he can gather more than one million Filipinos for this rally to support Duterte ’ s decision @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Opposition have long been clamoring for the termination of the VFA , but their call have fallen on deaf ears .
With the impending termination by Duterte of the VFA , Reyes couldn ’ t be more proud , and shall we say , is claiming credit for it .

MANILA Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – He’s known in socio-political circles as the “master protestor.” It has been his full-time job to organize and lead rallies, mostly against the establishment, the Duterte administration included.
Renato Reyes is calling for a huge rally on Friday, January 31, this time to express all-out support for Rodrigo Duterte. The call was prompted by the President’s recent move to begin the process of canceling the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) with the United States of America.
The VFA allows the use of military and other facilites in the Philippines by U.S. forces and their entry into the country without the need for permits or visas.
Duterte has said he now wants to cancel the agreement in the light of the cancellation of the U.S. visa of Senator Ronald Bato, his close ally and former chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP) which has led operations under the war on drugs.
Reyes is confident he can gather more than one million Filipinos for this rally to support Duterte’s decision.
Reyes and his allies in the Opposition have long been clamoring for the termination of the VFA, but their call have fallen on deaf ears.
With the impending termination by Duterte of the VFA, Reyes couldn’t be more proud, and shall we say, is claiming credit for it.


adobochronicles--2020-01-27--Maria Ressa Nominated For Best Actress At Sundance Film Festival

PARK CITY , UTAH ( The Adobo Chronicles , Hollywood Bureau ) – Maria Ressa could bring honor to the @ @ @ @ @ Best Actress Award at the ongoing Sundance Film Festival .
The Rappler CEO stars and @ @ @ @ @ film titled , “ We Will Hold The Line , ” which chronicles her own @ @ @ @ @ war correspondent ” to being an accused in several criminal cases in the Philippines , @ @ @ @ @ cyber libel .
Film Festival jurors , who spoke to The Adobo Chronicles — on @ @ @ @ @ they were impressed by Ressa ’ s portrayal of a journalist fighting for press freedom @ @ @ @ @ a conscious attempt by the Philippine government to silence her by weaponizing the law to @ @ @ @ @ of luck , Ms. Ressa !
Bring home the bacon — minus ASF !

PARK CITY, UTAH (The Adobo Chronicles, Hollywood Bureau) – Maria Ressa could bring honor to the Philippines if she wins the Best Actress Award at the ongoing Sundance Film Festival.
The Rappler CEO stars and was nominated in a new film titled, “We Will Hold The Line,” which chronicles her own journey from being a “war correspondent” to being an accused in several criminal cases in the Philippines, ranging from tax evasion to cyber libel.
Film Festival jurors, who spoke to The Adobo Chronicles — on condition of anonymty — said they were impressed by Ressa’s portrayal of a journalist fighting for press freedom amid what she says is a conscious attempt by the Philippine government to silence her by weaponizing the law to shut her up.
Best of luck, Ms. Ressa! Bring home the bacon — minus ASF!


adobochronicles--2020-01-27--Leni Robredo Wants To Deny Philippine Visas For Coronaviruses

MANILA , Phiippines ( The Adobo Chronicles , Manila Bureau ) – In a recent statement made in Makati City @ @ @ @ @ Robredo said that relevant government agencies in the Philippines should take the coronavirus very seriously @ @ @ @ @ alarming news that the deadly virus has spread not only in China but other countries @ @ @ @ @ very concerned ( nakakabahala ) that the virus will reach the Philippines in due time @ @ @ @ @ Chronicles what specific recommendations she has in mind , Robredo said that Teddy Boy Locsin @ @ @ @ @ Affairs should immediately deny Philippine visas to coronaviruses .
” If our government can deny @ @ @ @ @ , there ’ s no reason why we can ’ t do the same for @ @ @ @ @ .
She also said she would welcome being appointed by President Rodrigo Duterte as the @ @ @ @ @ , even if it ’ s just for two weeks .

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MANILA, Phiippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – In a recent statement made in Makati City, Vice President Len i Robredo said that relevant government agencies in the Philippines should take the coronavirus very seriously.
She was reacting to alarming news that the deadly virus has spread not only in China but other countries as well. She was very concerned (nakakabahala) that the virus will reach the Philippines in due time.
Asked by The Adobo Chronicles what specific recommendations she has in mind, Robredo said that Teddy Boy Locsin of the Department of Foreign Affairs should immediately deny Philippine visas to coronaviruses.
”If our government can deny visas to U.S. Senators, there’s no reason why we can’t do the same for coronaviruses,” she said.
She also said she would welcome being appointed by President Rodrigo Duterte as the country’s Health Czar, even if it’s just for two weeks.
That’s your VP — taking the epidemic viruseriously!


adobochronicles--2020-01-30--Coronavirus: CBCP Orders Temporary Closure Of All Churches Across The Philippines

MANILA , Philippines ( The Adobo Chronicles , Manila Bureau ) – Let ’ s give it to the Catholic Church in the Philippines .
It is being very proactive against the spread of coronavirus in the country .
Today , the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines ( CBCP ) announced that it has ordered the temporary closure of all churches across the country as a way to curb the possible spread of coronavirus .
Earlier , the CBCP advised Catholics to refrain from kissing the ring of their bishops , holding hands during the recitation of “ The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people ’ s hands or kissing and hugging them during the the “ Peace be with you ” portion of the Holy Mass .
But it feels these measures were not enough .
” It was a difficult decision for the bishops to order the closure of all churches , realizing the virus could easily be spread in crowded environments like the Sunday masses , ” a CBCP spokesperson said .
” We ’ ll just find other ways to raise funds that would be lost from our Sunday collection baskets , ” @ @ @ @

MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – Let’s give it to the Catholic Church in the Philippines. It is being very proactive against the spread of coronavirus in the country.
Today, the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) announced that it has ordered the temporary closure of all churches across the country as a way to curb the possible spread of coronavirus.
Earlier, the CBCP advised Catholics to refrain from kissing the ring of their bishops, holding hands during the recitation of “The Lord’s Prayer” and shakng people’s hands or kissing and hugging them during the the “Peace be with you” portion of the Holy Mass. But it feels these measures were not enough.
”It was a difficult decision for the bishops to order the closure of all churches, realizing the virus could easily be spread in crowded environments like the Sunday masses,” a CBCP spokesperson said.
”We’ll just find other ways to raise funds that would be lost from our Sunday collection baskets,” the spokesperson said.


adobochronicles--2020-01-30--Philippines To Begin Exporting Designer Balut

MANILA , Philippines ( The Adobo Chronicles , Manila Bureau ) – While some countries like France , Italy and @ @ @ @ @ gourmet cuisine , the Philippines is leading the way in exporting its indigenous cuisine , @ @ @ @ @ with balut .
Balut are boiled , fertilized duck eggs that contain not only a @ @ @ @ @ developed duck embryo .
While many enjoy this delicacy , others cringe even with just @ @ @ @ @ .
Well , that ’ s about to change .
Jollibee , the country ’ @ @ @ @ @ has established franchises the world over , has announced that starting in February , it @ @ @ @ @ of this lowly Filipino street food .
It will also serve it as part of @ @ @ @ @ menu .
A spokesperson for Jollibee told The Adobo Chronicles that the company hopes that @ @ @ @ @ to balut , more people will be enticed to try and continue to enjoy this @ @ @ @

MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – While some countries like France, Italy and Spain are known for their gourmet cuisine, the Philippines is leading the way in exporting its indigenous cuisine, the designer way — starting with balut.
Balut are boiled, fertilized duck eggs that contain not only a yolk but also a semi- developed duck embryo.
While many enjoy this delicacy, others cringe even with just the idea of consuming balut.
Well, that’s about to change.
Jollibee, the country’s leading fast-food chain which has established franchises the world over, has announced that starting in February, it will start exporting designer versions of this lowly Filipino street food. It will also serve it as part of their late afternoona and evening menu.
A spokesperson for Jollibee told The Adobo Chronicles that the company hopes that by adding a designer feel to balut, more people will be enticed to try and continue to enjoy this unique Filipino delicacy.


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adobochronicles--2020-01-30--Music Video: “Fight The Virus!”

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adobochronicles--2020-02-06--Speaker Nancy Pelosi Tears Up Leni Robredo’s Drug Report

WASHINGTON , D.C. ( The Adobo Chronicles , Washington Bureau ) – The news and social media went crazy over @ @ @ @ @ Nancy Pelosi tearing up a copy of President Donald Trump ’ s State of the @ @ @ @ @ .
Americans were divided over the incident , with many criticizing her and others applauding @ @ @ @ @ now , it seems the viral video clips were altered !
The Adobo Chronicles obtained @ @ @ @ @ clips which showed a different story .
Apparently , just before the start of SOTU @ @ @ @ @ the U.S. handed Ms. Pelosi a copy of Vice President Leni Robredo ’ s report @ @ @ @ @ drug czar .
Because Pelosi got so bored listening to Trump ’ s speech , @ @ @ @ @ browse through Robredo ’ s report .
At the end of Trump ’ s speech @ @ @ @ @ up pages from the Robredo report .
The Adobo Chronicles reached out to Pelosi for @ @ @ @ @ , “ The report is a manifesto of mistruths .
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (The Adobo Chronicles, Washington Bureau) – The news and social media went crazy over television clips showing U.S. Speaker Nancy Pelosi tearing up a copy of President Donald Trump’s State of the Union Address (SOTU).
Americans were divided over the incident, with many criticizing her and others applauding her courageous act.
But now, it seems the viral video clips were altered!
The Adobo Chronicles obtained an unedited version of the clips which showed a different story.
Apparently, just before the start of SOTU, the Philippine Ambassador to the U.S. handed Ms. Pelosi a copy of Vice President Leni Robredo’s report on her two-week stint as drug czar.
Because Pelosi got so bored listening to Trump’s speech, she took the opportunity to browse through Robredo’s report.
At the end of Trump’s speech, Pelosi was seen tearing up pages from the Robredo report.
The Adobo Chronicles reached out to Pelosi for comment. She simply said, “The report is a manifesto of mistruths.”


adobochronicles--2020-02-09--AGT Finals:  Marcelito Pomoy Will Sing The Star-spangled Banner

LOS ANGELES , California ( The Adobo Chronicles , Los Angeles Bureau ) – There has been a lot of @ @ @ @ @ Marcelito Pomoy will sing during the finals of America ’ s Got Talent ( AGT @ @ @ @ @ episode of the reality show , judge Simon Cowell challenged Pomoy to take a bigger @ @ @ @ @ will better showcase his dual talent of belting out songs in both male and female @ @ @ @ @ has learned that Pomoy , for his ultimate performance , will sing The Star-spangled Banner @ @ @ @ @ U.S. National Anthem .
It is widely acknowledged that the song is one of the @ @ @ @ @ seasoned singers because of the voice range required to perform it .
Pomoy will sing @ @ @ @ @ Whitney Houston and Luther Vandross — both of whom have performed the song at the @ @ @ @ @ .
It will be a performance that would surely elicit a standing ovation from the @ @ @ @

LOS ANGELES, California (The Adobo Chronicles, Los Angeles Bureau) – There has been a lot of speculation on what song Filipino Marcelito Pomoy will sing during the finals of America’s Got Talent (AGT).
In the semi-final episode of the reality show, judge Simon Cowell challenged Pomoy to take a bigger risk and sing something that will better showcase his dual talent of belting out songs in both male and female voices.
The Adobo Chronicles has learned that Pomoy, for his ultimate performance, will sing The Star-spangled Banner, otherwise known as the U.S. National Anthem.
It is widely acknowledged that the song is one of the most challenging for even the seasoned singers because of the voice range required to perform it.
Pomoy will sing the anthem mimicking the late Whitney Houston and Luther Vandross — both of whom have performed the song at the Super Bowl to much acclaim.
It will be a performance that would surely elicit a standing ovation from the judges and audience!


adobochronicles--2020-02-08--Donald Trump To Philippines’ Duterte: Keep VFA And I’ll Waive U.S. Visas For All Filipinos

WASHINGTON , D.C. ( The Adobo Chronicles , Washington Bureau ) – U.S. President Donald Trump , fresh from being acquitted by the Senate of all Impeachment charges , now has his sights on Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte .
Duterte has just asked his Department of Foreign Affairs to move ahead with the cancellation of the Visiting Forces Agreement ( VFA ) which allows entry into the Philippines of U.S. military forces and other personnel without the need for permits or visas .
Duterte ’ s action came after the U.S. visa of Senator Ronald ‘ Bato ’ de la @ @ @ @ @ @ @ implementors of the Philippines ’ war on drugs , was cancelled .
Trump has reportedly booked a phone call with Duterte early next week and unreliable sources tell The Adobo Chronicles that the U.S. President will propose a blanket waiver of visas for all Filipinos wishing to travel to America .
“ No if ’ s , no but ’ s. ” In return , Trump wants Duterte to to withdaw his order for the cancellation of the VFA .
Will a visa-free entry into America for Filipinos finally become a reality .

WASHINGTON, D.C. (The Adobo Chronicles, Washington Bureau) – U.S. President Donald Trump, fresh from being acquitted by the Senate of all Impeachment charges, now has his sights on Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte.
Duterte has just asked his Department of Foreign Affairs to move ahead with the cancellation of the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) which allows entry into the Philippines of U.S. military forces and other personnel without the need for permits or visas.
Duterte’s action came after the U.S. visa of Senator Ronald ‘Bato’ de la Rosa, one of the architects and implementors of the Philippines’ war on drugs, was cancelled.
Trump has reportedly booked a phone call with Duterte early next week and unreliable sources tell The Adobo Chronicles that the U.S. President will propose a blanket waiver of visas for all Filipinos wishing to travel to America. “No if’s, no but’s.”
In return, Trump wants Duterte to to withdaw his order for the cancellation of the VFA.
Will a visa-free entry into America for Filipinos finally become a reality.
From sea to shining sea…


PCOO Quarantines ABS-CBN

MANILA , Philippines ( The Adobo Chronicles , Manila Bureau ) – For once , the Presidential Communications Operations Office @ @ @ @ @ something in the service of the Filipino by issuing a quarantine order for the ABS-CBN @ @ @ @ @ stems from the network ’ s airing of the movie , “ Contagion , ” @ @ @ @ @ telserye on 24/7 — both dealing with the subject of a virus spread .
The @ @ @ @ @ when Filipinos are panicking over the continued spread of the coronavirus in China and other @ @ @ @ @ would mean the temporary shutdown of ABS-CBN so that it would not be able to @ @ @ @ @ could only exacerbate the fear already being felt by the Filipino people .
It wasn @ @ @ @ @ the quarantine period will be , but the worst case scenario is that the order @ @ @ @ @ when ABS-CBN ’ s media franchise expires .
In that case , the quarantine will @ @ @ @ @ “ walang forever ?
” ( There is no forever ) .

MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – For once, the Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) is doing something in the service of the Filipino by issuing a quarantine order for the ABS-CBN Network.
The quarantine order stems from the network’s airing of the movie, “Contagion,” as well as its locally-produced telserye on 24/7 — both dealing with the subject of a virus spread. The airing comes at a time when Filipinos are panicking over the continued spread of the coronavirus in China and other countries.
The PCOO order would mean the temporary shutdown of ABS-CBN so that it would not be able to continue airing the films which could only exacerbate the fear already being felt by the Filipino people.
It wasn’t clear how long the quarantine period will be, but the worst case scenario is that the order will last until March 20 when ABS-CBN’s media franchise expires. In that case, the quarantine will be forever.
Who says “walang forever?” (There is no forever).


adobochronicles--2020-02-10--ABS-CBN Wants Marcelito Pomoy To Be Its Poster Boy For Franchise Renewal

QUEZON CITY , Philippins ( The Adobo Chronicles , Quezon City Bureau ) – The embattled ABS-CBN Network has been @ @ @ @ @ Kapamilya stars like Coco Martin , Bea Alonso and Angel Locsin to advocate for its @ @ @ @ @ faces possible non-renewal of its franchise and is facing a quo warranto case filed by @ @ @ @ @ Now , ABS-CBN wants to capitalize on the star power of America ’ s Got @ @ @ @ @ Marcelino Pomoy .
Pomoy has gained worldwide popularity due to his dual-voice performances on the @ @ @ @ @ Pomoy was a previous winner in Pilipinas Got Talent which airs on ABS-CBN .
Unreliable @ @ @ @ @ that ABS-CBN is offering a huge , undisclosed sum to Pomoy to be its poster @ @ @ @ @ .
Will this involve a television promo with Pomoy appealing for franchise renewal in both @ @ @ @ @

QUEZON CITY, Philippins (The Adobo Chronicles, Quezon City Bureau) – The embattled ABS-CBN Network has been relying heavily on its top Kapamilya stars like Coco Martin, Bea Alonso and Angel Locsin to advocate for its franchise renewal.
The network faces possible non-renewal of its franchise and is facing a quo warranto case filed by Soliticor General Jose Calida.
Now, ABS-CBN wants to capitalize on the star power of America’s Got Talent (AGT) finalist Marcelino Pomoy. Pomoy has gained worldwide popularity due to his dual-voice performances on the popular reality TV show.
Pomoy was a previous winner in Pilipinas Got Talent which airs on ABS-CBN.
Unreliable sources told The Adobo Chronicles that ABS-CBN is offering a huge, undisclosed sum to Pomoy to be its poster boy for the franchise renewal.
Will this involve a television promo with Pomoy appealing for franchise renewal in both male and female voices?


adobochronicles--2020-02-12--ABS-CBN’s Line-up Of Defense Lawyers In Quo Warranto Case

QUEZON CITY , Philippines ( The Adobo Chronicles , Quezon City Bureau ) – ABS-CBN is not taking the quo @ @ @ @ @ sitting down .
The network has announced its top-of-the-line , all-star panel of defense lawyers @ @ @ @ @ before the Supreme Court .
( Solicitor General Jose Calida filed the petition before the @ @ @ @ @ ) Meanwhile , the Office of the Vice President told The Adobo Chronicles that Leni @ @ @ @ @ wil file an amicus curiae ( a brief as a “ friend of the court @ @ @ @ @ .
Robredo earlier said that the quo warranto case filed by the government is an @ @ @ @ @ ”

QUEZON CITY, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Quezon City Bureau) – ABS-CBN is not taking the quo warranto case filed against it sitting down.
The network has announced its top-of-the-line, all-star panel of defense lawyers that will defend its franchise before the Supreme Court. (Solicitor General Jose Calida filed the petition before the High Court this week.)
The ABS-CBN defense panel:
Vice Ganda
Dingdong Dantes
Coco Martin
Regine Velasquez
Anne Curtis
Lorna Tolentino
Karen Davila
Meanwhile, the Office of the Vice President told The Adobo Chronicles that Leni Robredo , a lawyer, wil file an amicus curiae (a brief as a “friend of the court”) to support ABS-CBN. Robredo earlier said that the quo warranto case filed by the government is an “abuse of power.”


adobochronicles--2020-02-14--Donald Trump Supportive Of Rodrigo Duterte’s Decision To End VFA

WASHINGTON , D.C. ( The Adobo Chroncles , Manila Bureau ) – There is no love lost between U.S. President @ @ @ @ @ Rodrigo Duterte , even after the latter decided to end the Visiting Forces Agreement ( @ @ @ @ @ countries .
VFA allows U.S. military and other personnel to enter the Philippines without the @ @ @ @ @ permit .
Many believe that the agreement enhances America ’ s overall strategy to maintain @ @ @ @ @ its interests , in the Asia Pacific Region .
In a 3 a.m. phone call @ @ @ @ @ the Philippine President formally informed the American President of the termination of the VFA .
@ @ @ @ @ Duterte — in the limited Tagalog he learned during his last visit to the Philippines @ @ @ @ @ !
” ( Translation : “ That ’ s awesome !
” )

WASHINGTON, D.C. (The Adobo Chroncles, Manila Bureau) – There is no love lost between U.S. President Donald Trump and Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, even after the latter decided to end the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) between the two countries.
VFA allows U.S. military and other personnel to enter the Philippines without the need for a visa or permit. Many believe that the agreement enhances America’s overall strategy to maintain its presence and control over its interests, in the Asia Pacific Region.
In a 3 a.m. phone call Duterte made to Trump, the Philippine President formally informed the American President of the termination of the VFA.
In response, Trump told Duterte — in the limited Tagalog he learned during his last visit to the Philippines — “Eh di wow!” (Translation: “That’s awesome!”)


adobochronicles--2020-02-16--MARCELITO POMOY: It’s A Tie For AGT Champion!

SAN FRANCISCO , California ( The Adobo Chronicles , San Francisco Bureau ) – The super fans have made their @ @ @ @ @ public during Monday night ’ s telecast of the America ’ s Got Talent , @ @ @ @ @ champion .
Semi-reliable sources close to Simon Cowell and the production team of the popular @ @ @ @ @ Adobo Chronicles that it ’ s a tie !
Marcelito Pomoy and his female voice @ @ @ @ @ votes to earn them the title of champion .
Well , you can ’ t @ @ @ @ @ the beauty , can you ?

SAN FRANCISCO, California (The Adobo Chronicles, San Francisco Bureau) – The super fans have made their decision which will be made public during Monday night’s telecast of the America’s Got Talent, and the announcement of grand champion.
Semi-reliable sources close to Simon Cowell and the production team of the popular reality TV show told The Adobo Chronicles that it’s a tie!
Marcelito Pomoy and his female voice partner got equal number of votes to earn them the title of champion.
Well, you can’t honor the beast without honoring the beauty, can you?


adobochronicles--2020-02-16--Mark Zuckerberg Disappoints Maria Ressa

Mark Zuckerberg Disappoints Maria Ressa

SAN JOSE , California ( The Adobo Chronicles , San Jose Bureau ) – Rappler CEO Maria Ressa has been @ @ @ @ @ take back the Internet ” ( from whom , who knows ) and for accusing @ @ @ @ @ weaponizing ” the law to curtail her freedom of ( Internet ) speech .
She @ @ @ @ @ Facebook which deputized her online business to be one of the social media giant ’ @ @ @ @ @ Philippines .
But lo and behold , Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg just went @ @ @ @ @ the government should have a more active role in regulating the Internet .
That ’ @ @ @ @ @ has been fighting for .

SAN JOSE, California (The Adobo Chronicles, San Jose Bureau) – Rappler CEO Maria Ressa has been quoted as wanting “to take back the Internet” (from whom, who knows) and for accusing the Duterte government of “weaponizing” the law to curtail her freedom of (Internet) speech.
She had found an ally in Facebook which deputized her online business to be one of the social media giant’s fact checkers in the Philippines.
But lo and behold, Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg just went public about his belief that the government should have a more active role in regulating the Internet.
That’s contrary to what Ressa has been fighting for.
Love lost between Ressa and Zuckerberg?


adobochronicles--2020-02-17--Effective Ways to Do Your Homework While Depressed

First of all , and it is essential for us to start with this information , if you are clinically depressed , you have to be supervised by your doctor .
It doesn ’ t mean that you mandatory should take medication , but it certainly implies the Internet should not be the only source of information for you now .
However , if you are already dealing with this state and need some more tips on how to operate your life right now , or you are just feeling down , without any specific diagnosis , this article can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Only but Don ’ t Stop Imagine that you are driving a stick in cold weather , and you need to get to the hill .
You can not go too fast — as there is a hill , and you can not stop the engine completely , because it will be extremely hard to make it work again .
So , you need to move slow and steady and maintain the pressure .
You can not expect your brain to be very productive by itself while you are depressed ; it needs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ important , you have to do at least something productive daily .
Otherwise , you will feel into a guilt-trap , which provoked more procrastination , which provokes more guilt , and it provokes not doing anything at all .
So , don ’ t make huge plans , but follow the small ones you make .
Let ’ s say so if you are truly depressed , you can not prioritize homework .
You can prioritize other things , which will help you to have enough energy for homework or at least @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are healthy eating , fresh air , and exercises .
Healthy eating is not for your shape , it is for your blood sugar level , which should not jump there and back , as it can only make the situation worse .
Less processed food , fewer sweeteners , no energetic drinks , dark chocolate instead of bars , more vegetables , and protein — this should be your nutrition plan .
It may sound rather boring , but we are not magicians here , you have to work to get results @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , they maintain the level of cortisol — the neuromodulator responsible for stress .
Second , they help you to live the cycle of stress to the end .
In our society , showing emotions is not the most common practice , and often we collect small unresolved stresses in our head .
It is bad because we don ’ t have closure with negative situations .
Sports , especially running and other active types , gives us that closure , and it helps to clear your mind very well .
Online and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ groups full of people who temporarily experience the same difficulties as you .
You can communicate with them , share your anxiety , offer help to others , and receive some assistance yourself .
It is always very good to talk to people who understand what you are going through .
If at some point you realize that you can not deal with all the assignments on your own , don ’ t hesitate and ask for help .
A simple “ write my homework ” request sent to a reliable writing service @ @ @ @ @ @ @ find recommendations and feedback about such companies in support groups and just online .
Of course , it should not become a common practice , but you can use this option from time to time to improve your situation with homework .
Lower the Bar and Reduce Your Expectations Yes , it is not the most inspiring thing to read , but positive psychology doesn ’ t work in every situation .
You should realize that if you are in a bad mental , psychological state right now , your goal can not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ perfect marks.
” It is unrealistic and will only make you more sad and discouraged .
Your goal right now should be “ to cope with the situation and my education process at a sufficient level .
Sufficient level doesn ’ t sound like something bad or intimidating .
When you lower the bar , you can clearly see it and plan your activities more adequately .
Of course , it doesn ’ t mean you should allow yourself just to be lazy , or not to be attentive in class .
In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bad psychological state , you should not neglect to address professionals for help .

(Editor’s note: Occasionally, The Adobo Chronicles publishes guest articles on serious and important topics that we feel will benefit our readers.)
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First of all, and it is essential for us to start with this information, if you are clinically depressed, you have to be supervised by your doctor. It doesn’t mean that you mandatory should take medication, but it certainly implies the Internet should not be the only source of information for you now. However, if you are already dealing with this state and need some more tips on how to operate your life right now, or you are just feeling down, without any specific diagnosis, this article can be useful.
Move with Baby Steps Only but Don’t Stop
Imagine that you are driving a stick in cold weather, and you need to get to the hill. You cannot go too fast — as there is a hill, and you cannot stop the engine completely, because it will be extremely hard to make it work again. So, you need to move slow and steady and maintain the pressure. You cannot expect your brain to be very productive by itself while you are depressed; it needs manual actuation. What is even more important, you have to do at least something productive daily. Otherwise, you will feel into a guilt-trap, which provoked more procrastination, which provokes more guilt, and it provokes not doing anything at all. So, don’t make huge plans, but follow the small ones you make.
Prioritize Healthy Eating and Exercises
Let’s say so if you are truly depressed, you cannot prioritize homework. You can prioritize other things, which will help you to have enough energy for homework or at least its part. Some of those things are healthy eating, fresh air, and exercises. Healthy eating is not for your shape, it is for your blood sugar level, which should not jump there and back, as it can only make the situation worse. Less processed food, fewer sweeteners, no energetic drinks, dark chocolate instead of bars, more vegetables, and protein — this should be your nutrition plan. It may sound rather boring, but we are not magicians here, you have to work to get results.
Exercises have multiple effects. First, they maintain the level of cortisol — the neuromodulator responsible for stress. Second, they help you to live the cycle of stress to the end. In our society, showing emotions is not the most common practice, and often we collect small unresolved stresses in our head. It is bad because we don’t have closure with negative situations. Sports, especially running and other active types, gives us that closure, and it helps to clear your mind very well.
Find a Support Group
Online and offline, there are lots of support groups full of people who temporarily experience the same difficulties as you. You can communicate with them, share your anxiety, offer help to others, and receive some assistance yourself. It is always very good to talk to people who understand what you are going through. If at some point you realize that you cannot deal with all the assignments on your own, don’t hesitate and ask for help. A simple “write my homework” request sent to a reliable writing service can solve many problems. You can find recommendations and feedback about such companies in support groups and just online. Of course, it should not become a common practice, but you can use this option from time to time to improve your situation with homework.
Lower the Bar and Reduce Your Expectations
Yes, it is not the most inspiring thing to read, but positive psychology doesn’t work in every situation. You should realize that if you are in a bad mental, psychological state right now, your goal cannot sound like “stellar educational results and perfect marks.” It is unrealistic and will only make you more sad and discouraged. Your goal right now should be “to cope with the situation and my education process at a sufficient level. Sufficient level doesn’t sound like something bad or intimidating. When you lower the bar, you can clearly see it and plan your activities more adequately. Of course, it doesn’t mean you should allow yourself just to be lazy, or not to be attentive in class.
In the case of depression or any other bad psychological state, you should not neglect to address professionals for help.


adobochronicles--2020-02-17--Netizens React: Only Two Sexes Exist — Biologists

NEW YORK , New York ( The Adobo Chronicles ) – In a commentary in the Feb. 3 edition of @ @ @ @ @ biologists Colin Wright and Emma Hilton explain that , scientifically , there are only two @ @ @ @ @ , and there is no sex “ spectrum.
” They also stress that “ biologists @ @ @ @ @ stop being politically correct and “ stand up for the empirical reality of biological sex.
@ @ @ @ @ biologists immediately drew fierce reaction from netizens — members of both the straight the LGBT @ @ @ @ @ that the only two sexes that exist are ( having ) sex or no sex @

NEW YORK, New York (The Adobo Chronicles) – In a commentary in the Feb. 3 edition of The Wall Street Journal, biologists Colin Wright and Emma Hilton explain that, scientifically, there are only two sexes, male and female, and there is no sex “spectrum.” They also stress that “biologists and medical professionals” must stop being politically correct and “stand up for the empirical reality of biological sex.”
The comments by the biologists immediately drew fierce reaction from netizens — members of both the straight the LGBT communities — with many arguing that the only two sexes that exist are (having) sex or no sex.


adobochronicles--2020-02-17--Celebrities Increasingly Face “Your Mom “ Jokes

A recent trend at the Oscars and Grammys was the young stars bringing their mothers as guests to the events .
The public figures and their mothers would even go as far as to take pictures together on the red carpet .
However nice and warm-hearted this may be , a new research study shows that this plan of action can not be recommended .
“ You see , celebrities bringing their mothers to these things puts them at an exceedingly high risk falling victim to “ Your Mom ” jokes , ” said Princeton researcher Joseph Walker .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It would be a PR nightmare.
” He concluded .
Since hearing about this , celebrities around the nation have been quick to take Dr. Walker ’ s advice , and have gone to great measures to assure that they will never fall victim to a career-ending Your Mom joke .
Zane Lee-Briggs is a young satirist with special interests politics , philosophy , and your mom jokes .
He also has a persistent tendency to not take anything seriously .
If you have a sacred cow , chances are Zane has already @ @ @ @ @ @ @ steak .
His website can be found at http : //www.levitymagazine.com

by Zane Lee-Briggs
A recent trend at the Oscars and Grammys was the young stars bringing their mothers as guests to the events. The public figures and their mothers would even go as far as to take pictures together on the red carpet.
However nice and warm-hearted this may be, a new research study shows that this plan of action can not be recommended. “You see, celebrities bringing their mothers to these things puts them at an exceedingly high risk falling victim to “Your Mom” jokes,” said Princeton researcher Joseph Walker. “And that just can not happen. It would be a PR nightmare.” He concluded. Since hearing about this, celebrities around the nation have been quick to take Dr. Walker’s advice, and have gone to great measures to assure that they will never fall victim to a career-ending Your Mom joke.
Zane Lee-Briggs is a young satirist with special interests politics, philosophy, and your mom jokes. He also has a persistent tendency to not take anything seriously. If you have a sacred cow, chances are Zane has already turned it into a nice piece of steak. His website can be found at http://www.levitymagazine.com


adobochronicles--2020-02-18--Philippine Catholic Churches To Use Thermal Forehead Scanners On Ash Wednesday

MANILA , Philippines ( The Adobo Chronicles , Manila Bureau ) – On Ash Wednesday , millions of Catholic Filipinos will flock to their churches to receive holy ash on their foreheads —a ritual that kicks off the observance of the annual Lenten season .
But as part of the Catholic Church ’ s precautionary measures in connection with the coronavirus threat , some changes will be implemented this year .
In Caloocan , Bishop Pablo Virgilio David has suggested that instead of marking a cross , dry ash will be sprinkled on people ’ s foreheads .
However , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ clergy , only church attendees wearing N95 facial masks will be given the sprinkled ash .
Elsewhere , the marking with ash will be totally scrapped in favor of using thermal scanners on people ’ s foreheads to check for temperature that could be a sign of infection with COVID 19 .
Those with temperature will be immediately referred to the Department of Health for investigation and possible quarantine .
Ambulances will be on standby outside the churches .
A spokesperson for the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines told The Adobo Chronicles @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Catholic ’ s commitment to do its share in preventing the spread of the coronavirus .
As the bible says , the shepherd will protect his sheep at all cost .

MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – On Ash Wednesday, millions of Catholic Filipinos will flock to their churches to receive holy ash on their foreheads —a ritual that kicks off the observance of the annual Lenten season.
But as part of the Catholic Church’s precautionary measures in connection with the coronavirus threat, some changes will be implemented this year.
In Caloocan, Bishop Pablo Virgilio David has suggested that instead of marking a cross, dry ash will be sprinkled on people’s foreheads. However, for the protection of priests and other clergy, only church attendees wearing N95 facial masks will be given the sprinkled ash.
Elsewhere, the marking with ash will be totally scrapped in favor of using thermal scanners on people’s foreheads to check for temperature that could be a sign of infection with COVID 19. Those with temperature will be immediately referred to the Department of Health for investigation and possible quarantine. Ambulances will be on standby outside the churches.
A spokesperson for the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines told The Adobo Chronicles that the measures are but part of the Catholic’s commitment to do its share in preventing the spread of the coronavirus.
As the bible says, the shepherd will protect his sheep at all cost.


adobochronicles--2020-02-21--If Duterte Is Ousted, Robredo Says She’ll Go On Self-Exile

MANILA , Philippines ( The Adobo Chronicles , Manila Bureau ) — Vice President Leni Robredo on Thursday released a @ @ @ @ @ an upcoming mobilization this weekend , she is not part of calls to oust President @ @ @ @ @ .
In speaking with The Adobo Chronicles , Robredo said that in the ( unlikely @ @ @ @ @ Duterte movement succeeds — she would go on self-exile to Hawaii and will not accept @ @ @ @ @ She however said that should a snap election be called to determine Duterte ’ s @ @ @ @ @ her candidacy for President .
“ I want to earn the right to lead the @ @ @ @ @ have the presidency handed to me on a silver platter , ” she added .

MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) — Vice President Leni Robredo on Thursday released a disclaimer that while she supports an upcoming mobilization this weekend, she is not part of calls to oust President Rodrigo Duterte from his post.
(There are planned rallies this weekend to commemorate the EDSA People Power that led to the ouster of Ferdinand E. Marcos.)
In speaking with The Adobo Chronicles, Robredo said that in the (unlikely) event that the oust Duterte movement succeeds — she would go on self-exile to Hawaii and will not accept the position of President.
She however said that should a snap election be called to determine Duterte’s successor, she will file her candidacy for President. “I want to earn the right to lead the Filipino people, and not have the presidency handed to me on a silver platter,” she added.


adobochronicles--2020-02-21--Post VFA: PH Government Offers Free Therapy Conference In San Francisco

SAN FRANCISCO , California ( The Adobo Chronicles , San Francisco Bureau ) – President Rodrigo Duterte ’ s decision @ @ @ @ @ Agreement ( VFA ) between the Philippines and the United States has caused a big @ @ @ @ @ military circles .
VFA allowed U.S. military and other personnel to enter the Philippines even @ @ @ @ @ .
Realizing the VFA termination has upset a lot of people — Americans and Filipinos @ @ @ @ @ in San Francisco is offering a free conference as a means of therapy to help @ @ @ @ @ .
A spokesperson for the Consulate told The Adobo Chronicles that the conference will feature @ @ @ @ @ counseling , zumba and cooking classes , and a panel of experts that will discuss @ @ @ @ @ termination .
The conference , called VFO Con — or Visiting Forces Over Conference will @ @ @ @ @ the Holiday Inn in South San Francisco .

SAN FRANCISCO, California (The Adobo Chronicles, San Francisco Bureau) – President Rodrigo Duterte’s decision to terminate the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) between the Philippines and the United States has caused a big stir in the political and military circles.
VFA allowed U.S. military and other personnel to enter the Philippines even without a permit or visa.
Realizing the VFA termination has upset a lot of people — Americans and Filipinos alike — the Philippine Consulate in San Francisco is offering a free conference as a means of therapy to help attendees cope with the change.
A spokesperson for the Consulate told The Adobo Chronicles that the conference will feature pray-overs, psychological and grief counseling, zumba and cooking classes, and a panel of experts that will discuss the implications of the VFA termination.
The conference, called VFO Con — or Visiting Forces Over Conference will be held this weekend at the Holiday Inn in South San Francisco.


adobochronicles--2020-02-22--Rumor: ABS-CBN To Fire Karen Davila

Rumor: ABS-CBN To Fire Karen Davila

QUEZON CITY , Philippines ( The Adobo Chronicles , Quezon City Bureau ) – She had all the good intentions @ @ @ @ @ Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo , but the verdict is in : Karen Davila failed miserably @ @ @ @ @ on the subject of the non-renewal of the media franchise of her employer ABS-CBN ended @ @ @ @ @ Davila and her network .
And ABS-CBN is not taking it lightly .
The network @ @ @ @ @ firing Davila and replacing her with DJ Chacha .

QUEZON CITY, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Quezon City Bureau) – She had all the good intentions in trying to pin down Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo, but the verdict is in: Karen Davila failed miserably.
The interview with Panelo on the subject of the non-renewal of the media franchise of her employer ABS-CBN ended up a big embarassment for Davila and her network.
And ABS-CBN is not taking it lightly. The network is rumored to be considering firing Davila and replacing her with DJ Chacha.
Stay tuned!


adobochronicles--2020-02-22--Burger King, Jollibee Battle It Out For The ‘Fry Sandwich’

SAN FRANCISCO , California ( The Adobo Chronicles , San Francisco Bureau ) – Burger King has recently announced its @ @ @ @ @ french fry sandwich .
It is the company ’ s latest attempt to remain competitive @ @ @ @ @ business .
Not to be Jollibee will unveil next month its answer to Burger King @ @ @ @ @ sandwich .

SAN FRANCISCO, California (The Adobo Chronicles, San Francisco Bureau) – Burger King has recently announced its newest menu item — the french fry sandwich. It is the company’s latest attempt to remain competitive in the ever-expanding fast food business.
Not to be Jollibee will unveil next month its answer to Burger King: the fried sweet kamote sandwich.
Let the competition begin!


adobochronicles--2020-02-22--Fish Ball Vendors Protest Against EDSA ‘People Power’ Rallies

QUEZON CITY , Philippines ( The Adobo Chronicles , Quezon City Bureau ) – It was supposed to be three @ @ @ @ @ Duterte ” rallies , held in conjunction with the commemoration of the People Power Revolution @ @ @ @ @ E. Marcos into exile in Hawaii .
It would have been a gold mine for @ @ @ @ @ have sold thousands of sticks of the favorite street food .
But alas , the @ @ @ @ @ hundreds which meant huge losses for the vendors on their investment .
Frustrated and angered @ @ @ @ @ brisk business , the fish ball vendors staged their own protest at the EDSA Shrine @ @ @ @ @ Duterte ’ organizers for their incompetence , lack of organization and non-existent support and following @ @ @ @ @ Adobo Chronicles that from now on , they will boycott all rallies and marches organized @ @ @ @ @

QUEZON CITY, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Quezon City Bureau) – It was supposed to be three consecutive days of “Oust Duterte” rallies, held in conjunction with the commemoration of the People Power Revolution that forced then President Ferdinand E. Marcos into exile in Hawaii.
It would have been a gold mine for fish ball vendors who could have sold thousands of sticks of the favorite street food.
But alas, the rallies attracted only a few hundreds which meant huge losses for the vendors on their investment.
Frustrated and angered by the false promise of brisk business, the fish ball vendors staged their own protest at the EDSA Shrine, condemning the ‘Oust Duterte’ organizers for their incompetence, lack of organization and non-existent support and following.
The vendors told The Adobo Chronicles that from now on, they will boycott all rallies and marches organized by the anti-Duterte groups.


adobochronicles--2020-02-23--Philippine Senator Leila De Lima Freed! U.S. Senators Elated

WASHINGTON , D.C. ( The Adobo Chronicles , Manila Bureau ) – The U.S .
Senators who voted for a @ @ @ @ @ the incarcerated Leila De Lima have expressed elation over the news that the Philippine Senator @ @ @ @ @ resolution called for the denial of entry into the U.S. of Philippine officials and others @ @ @ @ @ wrongful arrest and detention of De Lima , a harsh critic of President Rodrigo Duterte @ @ @ @ @ news from De Lima herself :

WASHINGTON, D.C. (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – The U.S. Senators who voted for a resolution demanding the release of the incarcerated Leila De Lima have expressed elation over the news that the Philippine Senator is now free!
The resolution called for the denial of entry into the U.S. of Philippine officials and others responsible for what they called wrongful arrest and detention of De Lima, a harsh critic of President Rodrigo Duterte.
De Lima was jailed for drug-related charges.
The Sentors got the news from De Lima herself:


adobochronicles--2020-02-27--Duterte Accepts Apology, ABS-CBN Will Donate Money Owed To Favorite Charities

MANILA , Philippines ( The Adobo Chronicles , Manila Bureau ) – President Rodrigo Duterte has accepted ABS-CBN ’ s @ @ @ @ @ by the network for not airing the then Presidential candidate ’ s political campaign ad @ @ @ @ @ should just donate the remaining ₱2.6-million the network owes him to its favorite charity .
@ @ @ @ @ it was donating the money not to one , but two of the network ’ @ @ @ @ @ Foundation and the Kapamilya Foundation .
This is what is called “ quits .

MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – President Rodrigo Duterte has accepted ABS-CBN’s public apology over money owed by the network for not airing the then Presidential candidate’s political campaign ad.
But Duterte said ABS-CBN should just donate the remaining ₱2.6-million the network owes him to its favorite charity.
ABS-CBN gladly obliged and announced it was donating the money not to one, but two of the network’s favorite chairites: ABS-CBN Foundation and the Kapamilya Foundation.
This is what is called “quits.


adobochronicles--2020-02-28--VP Leni Robredo Lectures Senator Grace Poe On ABS-CBN Franchise Extension

MANILA , Philippines ( The Adobo Chronicles , Manila Bureau ) – A concurrent resolution from the Senate and the @ @ @ @ @ National Telecommunications Commission ( NTC ) to extend ABS-CBN Corp ’ s franchise is enough @ @ @ @ @ operate until lawmakers decide on a new one , said Senator Grace Poe .
But @ @ @ @ @ other than Vice President Leni Robredo , debunked Poe ’ s statement and proceeded to @ @ @ @ @ How can either House of Congress concur with the other to resolve the franchise issue @ @ @ @ @ and independent branches of the legislature , ” Robredo said .
” It ’ s @ @ @ @ @ the VP pointed out , adding that “ just like it is common sense for @ @ @ @ @ concur with any and all of the President ’ s pronouncements or executive orders , @ @ @ @ @ for Senators never to agree to anything emanating from the House of Representatives and vice @ @ @

MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – A concurrent resolution from the Senate and the House of Representatives authorizing the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) to extend ABS-CBN Corp’s franchise is enough to allow the network to operate until lawmakers decide on a new one, said Senator Grace Poe.
But a leading lawyer, none other than Vice President Leni Robredo, debunked Poe’s statement and proceeded to lecture the Senator.
”How can either House of Congress concur with the other to resolve the franchise issue when these are two separate and independent branches of the legislature,” Robredo said.
”It’s plain common sense,” the VP pointed out, adding that “just like it is common sense for me as VP not to concur with any and all of the President’s pronouncements or executive orders, it is equally common sense for Senators never to agree to anything emanating from the House of Representatives and vice versa.”
To each his/her own…


adobochronicles--2020-02-29--Leni Robredo Wants To Be Coronavirus Czar like U.S. VP Mike Pence

MANILA , Philippines ( The Adobo Chronicles , Manila Bureau ) – There ’ s something about being “ czar @ @ @ @ @ President Leni Robredo .
Fresh from being appointed then fired as the drug czar of @ @ @ @ @ war on drugs , Robredo now wants to be named the “ coronavirus czar.
” @ @ @ @ @ Vice President Mike Pence was named the White House point person quarterbacking the administration ’ @ @ @ @ @ The Philippine VP told The Adobo Chronicles that she would very much like to be @ @ @ @ @ the Philippines .
” I think I can do a great job in stopping COVID-19 @ @ @ @ @ , ” she said .
“ If VP Pence can do it , I , @ @ @ @ @ President can .
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MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – There’s something about being “czar” that excites Philippine Vice President Leni Robredo.
Fresh from being appointed then fired as the drug czar of President Rodrigo Duterte’s war on drugs, Robredo now wants to be named the “coronavirus czar.”
It all started when U.S. Vice President Mike Pence was named the White House point person quarterbacking the administration’s response to COVID-19.
The Philippine VP told The Adobo Chronicles that she would very much like to be Pence’s counterpart for the Philippines.
”I think I can do a great job in stopping COVID-19 from spreading in the country,” she said. “If VP Pence can do it, I, too, as Philippine Vice President can.”