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New MMDA Color-Coding Could Finally Solve EDSA Traffic Problem
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['Pol Pinoy']
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9/8/2018 0:00
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For decades now, the traffic problem along Metro Manila’s main throroughfare, EDSA, has all but become worse every single day.Finally the Metroplitian Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has found a solution that would end this nightmare.Effective September 1, 2018, MMDA will implement a new color-coding traffic scheme that would designate specific lanes to members of groups such as the Duterte Supporters (DDS), the Dilawan (Yellows), the LGBT and the heterosexual communities.By segregating motorists from these communities, MMDA hopes to ease traffic on EDSA. Permanently.Special care will be given to the lanes designated for DDS to ensure that they will be smooth-sailing throughout their commute, rush hour or not.It pays to be a Duterte supporter!
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2018/08/09/new-mmda-color-coding-could-finally-solve-edsa-traffic-problem/
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SALINE SHORTAGE IN U.S. CAUSES PANDEMONIUM AMONG CONTACT LENS USERS
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['Pol Pinoy']
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13/06/2017 0:00
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a product used all over the hospital to clean wounds, mix medications or treat dehydration. Now drug companies say they won’t be able to catch up with demand until next year.Upon hearing the news, contact lens users across the country went into a serious state of pandemonium, rushing to pharmacies and other retail outlets to purchase whatever saline solution was left on the display shelves. Saline solution is used to store and sterilize contact lenses.Other consumers not lucky enough to find saline to hoard flocked to groceries and supermarkets to stock up on table salt. (Sodium chloride is the main ingredient in saline).“This develoment is life-changing for me,” said one consumer, Michael, after purchasing 10 packs of saline solution from his neighborhood Walgreens in San Francisco’s gay Castro district. “I’ve been wearing blue contacts all my life and all my friends have known me to be a blue-eyed, blonde boy,” he said. “I can’t deal with the embarrassment if they discover that I’m really black-haired and black-eyed! I hope they also don’t run out of hair dye.”For now, Michael will get through Pride Week and Halloween just fine without any change in his persona.Read more about the U.S. saline shortage.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2014/06/13/saline-shortage-in-u-s-causes-pandemonium-among-contact-lens-users/
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FilAm Millionaire Loida Nicolas-Lewis To VP Leni Robredo: “How Could You?”
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['Pol Pinoy']
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8/1/2017 0:00
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An obviously distraught Loida Nicolas-Lewis today called Philippine Vice President Leni Robredo “persona non grata.”The Filipino American millionaire who is part of a U.S.-based group that is calling for the resignation of President Rodrigo Duterte had these words to say to Robredo: “How could you?”Nicolas-Lewis issued the statement after Robredo told reporters in Manila Sunday that an “Oust Duterte” movement is not good for the Philippines.Nicolas-Lewis recently urged Duterte to resign so that Robredo can take over.“We have spent so much time and energy grooming her to become president,” Nicolas-Lewis said of Robredo, “and just like that, she is practically saying she wants nothing to do with our efforts to oust Duterte.”The FilAm millionaire likened Robredo’s statement to a balloon that just burst because someone pricked it with a pin.When contacted by The Adobo Chronicles, Nicolas-Lewis said she has no idea what the U.S-based group’s next steps would be. “We need to regroup and think up of something else,” she said.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2017/01/08/filam-millionaire-loida-nicolas-lewis-to-vp-leni-robredo-how-could-you/#respond
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WATCH: Trillanes Versus Pulong Duterte
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2017-09-07 22:43:05+08:00
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Davao City Vice Mayor Paolo ‘Pulong’ Duterte and Atty Mans Carpio appeared in the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee as requested by Sen. Antonio Trillanes, Thursday morning.Trillanes finally had Pulong placed in the Senate Inquiry regarding his alleged involvement in the Bureau of Customs corruption scandal. Trillanes accused Pulong and Carpio of being part of the Davao Group that helped broker Mark Taguba in shipping in the P6.4-billion worth of shabu.Trillanes also presented a powerpoint presentation showing all alleged undeclared wealth of Carpio and Duterte but the two denied it. Also, Trillanes tagged Duterte as member of a Chinese Syndicate called “Triad”. Click to Watch Video Below!Any thoughts on this? Leave your comments below!
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Duterte Daily Stories
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http://duterte.today/watch-trillanes-versus-pulong-duterte/
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Leni Robredo disqualified from the VP post due to LP non-compliance to COMELEC policy!
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2016-06-10 03:24:23+00:00
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It cost “vice president-elect” Leni Robredo at least three times the amount of money to attract each Filipino to vote for her as it did Bongbong Marcos in this year’s elections. According to their respective Statement of Contributions and Expenditures (SOCEs), Robredo’s campaign for the vice presidency of the Philippines cost her 418 million pesos while Marcos’s campaign, cost 140 million pesos.Consider that (1) both candidates, if we are to believe the official results of the count, finished the race in a statistical tie and (2) allegations of cheating point to the possibility that Liberal Party candidates have cheated their rivals out of millions of potential votes. This means that the yield on financiers’ investment in Bongbong Marcos’s campaign was three times that of those who invested in Robredo.In short, for a whopping 418 million pesos, Robredo’s investors got no more than a dubious “win” over Marcos and a raft of sticky cheating allegations that could bury the Vice Presidency in controversy over the next six years. Add to that the fact that President-Elect Rodrigo Duterte sees no use for nor offers any useful function to Robredo. Robredo is essentially a bomb of an investment. That’s 418 million pesos down the political tubes. The only people and businesses who actually benefited from that windfall of cash injected into the Philippine economy were media outlets who soaked up the ad revenue and voters who seemingly received “envelopes” in exchange for the small trouble of coming to a rally dressed in a yellow shirt.Those are just some factoids that are nice to know — that the LP used a bulldozer to putt a golf ball into the hole.(The above was a metaphor, by the way.)But here’s where it gets really interesting. To top it off, Robredo’s running mate and Liberal Party presidential candidate Mar Roxas as well as the Liberal Party itself failed to meet the deadline imposed by the Commission on Election (COMELEC) on the submission of the SOCE. Section 14 of Republic Act 7166 stipulates that this is grounds for barring any winning candidates nominated by the LP from holding office…Sec. 14. Statement of Contributions and Expenditures; Effect of Failure to File Statement. – Every candidate and treasurer of the political party shall, within thirty (30) days after the day of the election, file in duplicate with the offices of the Commission the full, true and itemized statement of all contributions and expenditures in connection with the election. No person elected to any public offices shall enter upon the duties of his office until he has filed the statement of contributions and expenditures herein required. The same prohibition shall apply if the political party which nominated the winning candidate fails to file the statement required herein within the period prescribed by this Act.Roxas and the LP had, last Wednesday, the 8th of June, reportedly requested an extension of the deadline citing “voluminous number of receipts that have to be scanned and attached” as their excuse.Tough luck.Section 2 of Rule 10 issued by the COMELEC applicable for these 2016 elections states that there is absolutely no provision to allow an extension of the 8th of June deadline for filing the SOCE for any reason whatsoever…The 08 June 2016 deadline shall be final and non-extendible. Submissions beyond this period shall not be accepted. COMELEC Resolutions Nos. 9849 and 9873, Minute Resolutions Nos. 13-0775 and 13-0823 are hereby repealed, insofar as they allowed the belated submission, amendmentand/or correction of campaign finance disclosure statements and reports and the imposition of late penalties for the 2013 National and Local Elections.Because of Roxas and the LP, it seems that Robredo is now deemed unqualified to be Vice President of the Philippines because:(1) Roxas and the LP failed to meet a non-negotiable requirement;(2) The deadline for this requirement is non-extendable; and,(3) Any submission beyond this non-extendable deadline will not be accepted.Thus the rule “No person elected to any public offices shall enter upon the duties of his office until he has filed the statement of contributions and expenditures herein required” makes it quite clear:Leni Robredo is DISQUALIFIED from the Vice Presidency of the PhilippinesAin’t the law simple? Yes, really.
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Get Real Philippines
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https://www.getrealphilippines.com/2016/06/leni-robredo-disqualified-vp-post-due-lp-non-compliance-comelec-policy/#comments
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OBAMA’S WIN-WIN CHOICE FOR HUD SECRETARY
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['Pol Pinoy']
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17/05/2017 0:00
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President Obama is looking to tap San Antonio (Texas) Mayor Julian Castro to head the department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).Current HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan has been tapped to lead the White House Office of Management and Budget. Obama has nominated former OMB chief Sylvia Mathews Burwell to take over as secretary of Health and Human Services to replace Kathleen Sebelius.Castro, 39, is a three-term mayor who has been widely talked about for higher office. He is considered an up-and-coming star in the Democratic Party, and his speech at the 2012 Democratic National Convention only served to burnish his reputation. He has a twin brother, Joaquin.Political analysts and media pundits are all in agreement that Obama’s choice of Julian Castro is a “win-win” situation for the administration. Many believe that if Julian does not perform well as HUD Secretary, then Obama can secretly replace him with his brother Joaquin without the public noticing the switch, in the hope that Joaquin would do a better job.The most brilliant U.S. President ever, this Barack Obama!
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2014/05/17/obamas-win-win-choice-for-hud-secretary/?share=email
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Adobo Chronicles Exclusive: Leni Robredo And Risa Hontiveros React To Duterte’s SONA
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['Pol Pinoy']
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24/07/2017 0:00
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We caught up with Vice President Leni Robredo and Senator Risa Hontiveros immediately after President Rodrigo Duterte’s State of the Nation Address (SONA) and asked for their reaction to the speech.Here’s their response:
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2017/07/24/adobo-chronicles-exclusive-leni-robredo-and-risa-hontiveros-react-to-dutertes-sona/?share=email
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A Critique of Communist Ideals, SJW-style “Equality,” Leftism, Etc.
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2018-02-09 17:51:32+00:00
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The communist insurgency remains a festering problem of our country. One reason is that some of the ordinary people, “disente,” left-leaning, students and Social Justice Warriors (SJWs) support it. So they believe if socialism was enforced and rich people forced to give to the poor, world problems will be solved. There will be no more violence, greed or hatred. If all people have the same things, they would all have “enough.” With communal property, no one has less or more, no matter their difference in effort. And all will be well. Happy ending. And you need to do it by force, override other people’s rights to themselves, because, if they don’t agree with you, they are evil. Right?No. Such ideals have been proven to fail, mainly because they ignore natural law and violate human rights.First, I believe that private ownership is a natural institution rather than a construct. Without private ownership, there would be no application of a law against stealing. There are things owned that are not meant to be shared. For example, toothbrushes and bath water should not be shared, or germs get spread, especially if one of you has colds. Private ownership is part of the basic needs of security and well-being.To a point, there is something communal, basically public property. But private ownership is still a basic right, especially for land property and possessions they earn. It is a right to deny others access to one’s belongings. That is the essence of ownership. Because if people just keep having access without restrictions to someone else’s stuff, there will be no end to taking that stuff and depriving that person of their belongings. If everyone owned everything, then they can grab what they “own,” even if someone else needs it more. Forcing people to share is disrespect of another person’s security of person and ownership.Redistributing property does not assure people becoming equal. Often, this redistribution is done in ignorance of the different needs of people. I believe that difference is the greater realism than sameness in nature. Ignoring it would mean wasting resources, and even giving people something they don’t need, or depriving people of what they need. For example, some people are lactose intolerant and others are not, so you can’t give everyone milk. If you do give that person milk, or force them to drink it, because it is their “entitlement,” you waste some milk and even give that person inconvenience from its effects. Then, what if the other person does not meet their nutritional needs because they’ve been deprived of the usual amount of milk they consume just to “give” to others. Such is the folly of forcing sameness without recognizing people’s different needs. That is another reality communism ignores; everybody is different.Many believe equality to be the above, making everyone the same or have the same. But I disagree. Equality and sameness should be differentiated. For example, the lactose intolerant person doesn’t need milk, but could have something else. Or another case, similar to what I wrote about on my personal blog, is when one can be satisfied with a one-piece meal chicken, while another needs a two-piece meal chicken. One may be a naturally bigger or taller person than another, so he would eat more. Let’s say they both can afford their meal. So they both deserve satisfaction – that is the equality there. Not having the same amount of stuff, but being satisfied as a result of the stuff they have.That is the problem with systems like communism and socialism. They assume that human behavior is completely predictable, and that “enough” can be arbitrarily determined without paying attention to individual cases. Even if you have a completely controlled, dictated distribution system to determine which is enough for people, people will not agree on how to define “enough.” It is based on theory that is divorced from reality, in this case the reality of human nature. We saw how this failure happened in countries such as the Soviet Union and Maoist China. Autocratic control often does not lead to sameness and equality. Also, the very encouragement of an armed takeover (revolution) to effect “change” is itself a red flag (pun not intended) that the ideology is likely to fail – because it is all based on trying to shoehorn something that doesn’t fit, no matter how hard you try, so violence comes out of the frustration that it won’t.While it seems better if the availability of opportunities were the same to all, the results would not be the same. Some people make the right decisions, some don’t. People have to be accorded the rewards or consequences of what they do. One should not save people from the consequences of their actions, because that is interrupting the natural flow of things. The Bible itself says “he who does not work should not eat,” so if a person starves from refusal to work, it is best not to save them from this condition, but let them experience it. If they cannot be convinced by this experience to shape up, then they likely won’t shape up in the long run, and will continue to commit abuse.Speaking of the Bible, I’ll talk a bit about it because many misuses of Christian doctrine have been used to justify coercion and force the wrong way throughout history. Some use Luke 3:11 (if one has two shirts, let him give one) and other verses to justify socialism and communism. But let’s note something here: real charity is voluntary (God loves a cheerful giver verse). The early Christian chuch was not an autocratic, centrally-planned government dictating what their members should do and give. They simply exhorted and advised members. If someone did not want to give away their extra shirt, they didn’t punish or attack that person. And the early church never abolished private property.Another possible inspiration of local communists is pre-Hispanic culture. I was told in history class that communal property was practiced at that time. Some who have read this might also have the bias that life in pre-Hispanic Philippines was better and this was one of the reasons. So they want to revive it. But I doubt going back is possible with private ownership universally recognized as a human right.Elimination of private ownership will not lead to equality or equitable treatment, because human nature prevents the guarantee that redistributed stuff will go to those who need them. Communal ownership does not instantly foster a sense of community; that sense has to be built up through other means. Human corruption and incompetence will always bust a system that works “in theory.” Often, theories are made without inclusion of all the factors about a certain phenomenon, because, simply, the human mind is unable to keep track of everything.Speaking of “theory,” that is perhaps the flaws in 19th-century thought and academics. Many theories of old were written to try and explain everything, but this was before empirical studies became common. People like Marx thought they had all the answers, but they are far removed from the actual situation. Lately, I’ve read about middle-range theories and many articles that admit and discuss the gap between theory and practice. Perhaps it’s because Marx, like some members of the academe today (like college “activists”), are cozy in their “ivory towers,” so their knowledge is warped and they come to silly conclusions. Their theories sound grand and appealing to “intellectuals,” but they’re more like pulled out of someone’s arse. Some, so full of themselves, go to the mountains and believe they can apply their ideology there or join someone who can help them make their silly ideas into reality. But instead, they get burned or even killed.Oh wait… perhaps being freeloaders is the reason some join the NPA. Instead of getting down to work, they want to take over government and then, being the head honchos, order people to give them what they want. Thus, they don’t bring justice, but become the dictators – which already happened in both the Soviet Union and China.As our webmaster Benign0 said,the only sustainable way to effect “social justice” is to ensure a governance framework where skill, talent, and hard work are rewarded whilst laziness, stupidity, and dishonesty are punished.This is possible in a society where private ownership and the free market continue as the norm, and individual rights and responsibility are the basis of freedom.People of the above persuasions, SJWs, left and all, perhaps have to do a reality check and question the mentality of “I want to change the world.” Perhaps people should stop trying to change the world, and start with themselves first. Besides, many people really live their lives without the rest of the world knowing or feeling anything from them. Let’s be satisfied with our own little spaces, although within those spaces, we can do some good that counts. And, perhaps, drop the attitude of claiming that you know better about another person than himself, so you have the right to dictate him about his life; that is perhaps what gave rise to all the dumb ideologies in the world.
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Get Real Philippines
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https://www.getrealphilippines.com/2018/02/critique-sjw-equality-communism-leftism/#comments
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Conservative Columnist Ann Coulter Leaving America For Good
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['Pol Pinoy']
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10/3/2016 0:00
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Conservative columnist Ann Coutler took to her Twitter account this week to say goodbye to America. For good.The American pundit and book author is known for her stinging opinions and criticism of liberals, Democrats, Obama, Clinton and almost anyone who counters her right-wing views.The last straw for Coulter came during this week’s Democratic presidential debate held in Florida where moderators and the audience asked candidates Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders questions in Spanish.In her tweet, Coulter categorically stated, “Adios, America!”Now, if you understand Spanish, you know he meant goodbye. She’s leaving.The Adobo Chronicles could not independently confirm as to which country she is moving to. We can only wish her the best of luck. Buh-bye!
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2016/03/10/conservative-columnist-ann-coulter-leaving-america-for-good/?share=email
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BIRD FLU EPIDEMIC IN U.S. PROMPTS STATES TO INCREASE BALUT IMPORTS FROM PHILIPPINES
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['Pol Pinoy']
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1/5/2018 0:00
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While some New Yorkers have signed a petition demanding a Filipino restaurant in Manhattan to strike off balut from its menu, states like Iowa, Wisconsin and Minnesota have increased their quota for the importation of this Filipino delicacy. Balut is a boiled duck embryo popular as a street food in the Philippines.Iowa became the third state to declare an emergency response to a fast-expanding U.S. bird-flu outbreak on Friday as the national poultry death toll climbed toward record levels.Officials in Iowa, the biggest egg-producing state, said they had identified four more suspected cases of avian influenza, and the likely number of birds affected in the state is now more than 16 million. Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad declared a state of emergency, the same move that was made last month by his counterparts in Wisconsin and Minnesota.Branstad said the state government is doing all it can to ensure that Iowans get their recommended daily intake of dairy, consistent with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s nutrition guide, My Plate, which recommends the amount of daily foods that Americans should consume for a healthy life.“We are asking Iowans to eat balut instead of chicken or eggs during this period of emergency to ensure both their safety and their nutritional health,” Branstad said.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2015/05/01/bird-flu-epidemic-in-u-s-prompts-states-to-increase-balut-imports-from-philippines/
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PHILIPPINES BREAKS TWO GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS!
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['Pol Pinoy']
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18/10/2017 0:00
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is common in almost all governments. from the Office of the President to the Senate and House of Representatives to the Supreme Court and local governors and mayors. Even the Philippine Catholic Church has been implicated or benefited from the pork barrel scandal.Guinness said that it would be very difficult for other countries to surpass the Philippine record.Upon hearing of the news, President NoyNoy Aquino convened his cabinet for a celebratory gathering in Malacañang, the presidential palace, where San Miguel beer and the favorite sisig appetizer flowed all night.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2014/10/18/philippines-breaks-two-guinness-world-records/
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BREAKING: Donald Trump Just Endorsed Sarah Palin For VP
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['Pol Pinoy']
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20/01/2016 0:00
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If you are one of those people who wondered why Sarah Palin would endorse someone like Donald Trump to become president of the United States, wonder no more.It’s the economy, stupid.You invest so that you gain.Lo and behold, Palin scored a huge return on her investment in less than 24 hours after she endorsed Trump at a campaign rally in Iowa.Today, the Republican presidential frontrunner returned the favor and endorsed Palin to become the next vice president.“She may have failed the first time,” Trump said, “but times are a-changing. American voters are now more open to electing stupid people like myself. If I win the nomination, I know whom I will pick for my vice presidential running mate. A Trump-Palin team would be unbeatable!”Birds of the same feather tend to flock together. And they dream big together, too.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2016/01/20/breaking-donald-trump-just-endorsed-sarah-palin-for-vp/?share=email
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BREAKING: Rodrigo Duterte Is Ousted; VP Leni Robredo Takes Oath As New Philippine President
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['Pol Pinoy']
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19/02/2017 0:00
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In a development that shocked the world, Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was ousted today in what many are considering a culmination of months of plotting by the opposition to install their anointed leader, VP Leni Robredo.CNN Philippines broke the story ahead of the rest of mainstream media, confirming that Robredo has assumed the duties of president.Coming from CNN, this could not be fake news!
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2017/02/19/breaking-rodrigo-duterte-is-ousted-vp-leni-robredo-takes-oath-as-new-philippine-president/#respond
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Today, We Take A Break From Our Satire…
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['Pol Pinoy']
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11/6/2017 0:00
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Today, PHILIPPINE INDEPENDENCE DAY, we take a break from our satire to pay tribute to the heroes of Marawi City — members of the police and military who have sacrificed their lives to defend our Republic.Our thoughts are also with those who continue to put their lives on the line so that peace will finally come to Marawi and the rest of Mindanao.Mabuhay po kayo!
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2017/06/11/today-we-take-a-break-from-our-satire/#respond
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PRESIDENT AQUINO INCREASES FUNERAL BENEFITS FOR FILIPINOS
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['Pol Pinoy']
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4/6/2017 0:00
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He would not increase the minimum wage, but Philippine President NoyNoy Aquino is raising funeral benefits for both public and private sector workers.Aquino issued Executive Order 167, which he signed last May 26, directing the Employees’ Compensation Commission (ECC) to implement the new law since the current rates “for both private and public sectors are no longer sufficient to cover funeral costs.”Aquino increased the funeral benefits for both sectors from P10,000 to P20,000 effective immediately.“We can’t afford to increase wages because most of the money in the public treasury has been spent on ghost projects and shady deals by senators, congressmen, private businessmen and members of my administration,” Aquino said, referring to the 10 Billion pork barrel scam that has all but paralyzed the government.“We owe it to the Filipino people to at least provide them with decent last rites and resting place, especially since many of our countrymen are dying of hunger and unaffordable or no healthcare because of low wages,” Aquino told The Adobo Chronicles.The Aquino administration hopes that through this executive order, the funeral parlor business will flourish, creating more jobs for both skilled and unskilled workers, and eventually helping grow the economy.Got P20,000? Will rest in peace. With dignity.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2014/06/04/president-aquino-increases-funeral-benefits-for-filipinos/?share=email
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Watch: President Duterte shakes hands with Sen. Leila De Lima
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2016-07-25 22:57:00+08:00
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President Rodrigo Duterte shows that he is not a man who sowing resentment to his critics.Senator Leila De Lima was shocked after President Duterte greets her during the State of the Nation Address on July 25,2016.Netizens lauds President Duterte for showing humbleness in his political enemies.“He is really a humble man, he is not showing any hatred to his political enemies, not like the past administration who are busy pursuing all of their political enemies” One of the Netizen said to our source.But the supporters of Rody Duterte warns De Lima that the shake hands of the President maybe a warning to the Senator.Political allies of Rodrigo Duterte plans to investigate the alleged negligence of the Senator when she was the Justice Secretary during Ex President Benigno Aquino’s term.
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Pinoytrending Altervista
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https://pinoytrending.altervista.org/watch-president-duterte-shak/
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Two Simultaneous Senate Bills Aim To Restore CHR Budget
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['Pol Pinoy']
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14/09/2017 0:00
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All is not lost for the Philippines’ Commission on Human Rights (CHR) after the House of Representatives slashed the agency’s 2018 budget from P678 Million to just P1,000.The saving grace comes from two sitting senators on the opposite sides of the political spectrum.Senator Paolo Benigno “Bam” Aquino IV on Thursday pushed for the approval of his bill that would allow taxpayers to allocate five percent of their taxes to the Commission on Human Rights (CHR).Aquino said his Senate Bill No. 699 or the People’s Fund Bill gives taxpayers a chance to decide to which agency a portion of their taxes will go.Almost simultaneously, Senator Manny Pacquiao filed Senate Bill No. 700 that would restore funding for CHR.In his proposal, Pacquiao said that instead of adding more burden to the already-burdened Filipino taxpayers, all the sitting Senators should donate their 2018 salaries to CHR.“If the Senate is so concerned about protecting the human rights of our citizens, we should be able to set the example by giving up our salaries so the CHR can continue to do its work,” the boxer-turned-Senator told The Adobo Chronicles.The two proposed bills will come up for a vote on Monday.Which Bill do you think the Senate will pass? Let us know in the comments section.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2017/09/14/two-simultaneous-senate-bills-aim-to-restore-chr-budget/?share=email
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#PiliPinasDebates2016 outcome: Mar Roxas the clear loser in the 2016 Philippine presidential debate
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2016-02-22 01:59:57+00:00
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It was a first of its kind face-off amongst the Philippines’ presidential candidates which was organised by the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) and sponsored by TV network GMA-7. But because the 2016 Presidential Debate (dubbed #PiliPinasDebates2016 on Twitter), was held in Cagayan de Oro City in the southern island of Mindanao, most of the topics fielded by hosts Mike Enriquez and Jessica Soho were focused on that region.As such, Mindanao’s poverty, inadequate infrastructure, and corruption, dominated the debate topics fielded. To be fair, they were important issues. Mindanao is the Philippines’ second biggest land mass and regarded as the nation’s “breadbasket” accounting for 40% of national economic output in agriculture, forestry, and fishing. The region, overall, accounts for about 15% of national Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Mindanao is often described as being “home to the Philippines’ poorest people” but most fail to mention that much of this poverty is concentrated in provinces dominated by Islamic people where terrorists, bandits, and other criminals reign with impunity.Hands down, Senator Grace Poe stood out as the most articulate and fresh-faced candidate, perhaps owing to her youth and telegenic showbiz looks, general superior breeding, and confident demeanour. In comparison, the other candidates came across as out of their element and, quite frankly, old-fartish. Perhaps, being traditional politicians, they were unaccustomed to the confonting and real-time pace of a live televised debate (there hasn’t been any such of consequence for a long time).For his part, Rodrigo Duterte hinged most of his arguments on the promise to deliver fast results across the most difficult of issues to tackle, staking his word and honour on a commitment to solve much of the country’s peace-and-order and corruption issues within a 3- to 6-month timeframe. The audacity of this promise notwithstanding, it is only Duterte who exhibits a boldness that could resonate with a largely cynical electorate. Whilst all the other candidates, in comparison, waffle out motherhood statements on how to address crime and corruption, the key takeaway from Duterte’s position is clear and starkly stands out as points the Filipino public can categorically hold his administration to.Indeed, this lack of specifics amongst most candidates is the cornerstone of Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago’s arguments. Her challenge is simple: specific actions and plans should be backed by a proposed budget and funding approach. She admonishes the candidates with what is pretty much a no-brainer perspective — that promises are easy to make during election campaigns and requires no particular skill or qualification to issue. It was quite evident, however, that Santiago was struggling during the event. Her voice was quivering and she exhibited none of the fire, coherence, and clarity of thought she contributes in Senate plenary sessions.Jejomar Binay, perhaps being the most experienced administrator of the lot, showed calm and deliberateness in the manner with which he delivered his arguments. However, he spent much of his airtime deflecting and sidestepping questions about his alleged “ill-gotten wealth”.Quite unfortunate, however, that Liberal Party candidate Mar Roxas drew much of his arguments from the tired old Daang Matuwid (“straight path”) party mantra. This doctrine has, for some time, been suffering a crushing crisis of credibility thanks to the failure of the administration of President Benigno Simeon ‘BS’ Aquino III to deliver much around upgrading the country’s decrepit infrastructure and addressing the rampant criminality sweeping the nation. The administration has also failed to convincingly stamp out the criminal practice of pork barrel politics between Malacanang and Congress, mounting mere token gestures across a number of media circuses in a lame effort to be perceived to be “reforming” governance. Various high-profile infrastructure failures, notably in the country’s transport facilities also occurred under Roxas’s watch.Suffice to say, most people’s eyes likely simply glazed over everytime Roxas parrotted the LP script he likely keeps in his back pocket most days. It probably didn’t help that barkadas across the nation played a bullshit bingo drinking game whenever Roxas’s turn to speak came up.Filipinos will likely be awaiting the next instalment in this long-overdue COMELEC franchise. This one was criticised by some quarters as a bit tame and as coming across more as a question-and-answer forum than a true debate. Hopefully, there will be a bit more latitude provided in the debate structure next time to allow the candidates to engage in more pointed exchanges of ideas and points of view. An important outcome will have been more clarity around how the platforms and visions of each candidate differ from one another. Sadly, this episode fell short of that ideal outcome. The exercise was a step in the right direction, nonetheless. Kudos to the COMELEC for a job well done![Source of economic data: NCR GRDP Press Release 2014]
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Get Real Philippines
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https://www.getrealphilippines.com/2016/02/pilipinasdebates2016-outcome-mar-roxas-clear-loser-2016-philippine-presidential-debate/
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The Great Luneta Face To Face Social Media Debate Is Here!
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['Pol Pinoy']
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15/04/2017 0:00
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You asked for it. You got it!For the longest time, politically-savvy Filipino netizens have been clamoring for a face-to-face debate between the social media warriors of both President Rodrigo Duterte and Vice President Leni Robredo.It was difficult to get these two opposing groups on the same stage for a very public debate on important national and international issues facing the country today. The sticking point in the negotiations was the fact that most of Robredo’s trollmongers hide behind pseudonyms or choose to be completely anonymous.Finally, the two groups — Duterte’s Trollerati and Robredo’s LayLeni have agreed on debate rules and details.To protect their anonymity, the LayLeni will wear identical white masks 🎭. In addition, both groups have chosen a panel of moderators from The Adobo Chronicles and PolitikalPinoy.The two-hour debate will be seen on Facebook Live hosted by Miss Mocha Uson. The last thirty minutes will be devoted to live audience and online questions.The only remaining details to be worked out are the date and time of the great debate which will be held at the Luneta Grandstand.Stay tuned!
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2017/04/15/the-great-luneta-face-to-face-social-media-debate-is-here/
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Duterte trips land billion-dollar investments. Find out how much!
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2017-02-22 00:02:45+08:00
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Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella reported the “windfall” of President Rodrigo Duterte’s foreign visits.The President made seven international trips to 12 countries since he took office last year. These included Brunei, Laos, Indonesia, Vietnam, China, Japan, Thailand, Malaysia, Peru, New Zealand, Cambodia and Singapore.“These visits incurred a total of about PHP277-million in expenses, which included airfare, charter lease, and others,” Abella disclosed.From these foreign trips, China and Japan were the most fruitful, with investment pledges in the billions of dollars and estimated hundreds of thousands of jobs to be generated in the next few years.“The visit to China resulted in more than 20 agreements with an estimated value, total value of USD 4 billion and will generate over 100,000 jobs,” the Palace spokesperson continued.WATCH VIDEO BELOW.Included in the agreements, Abella said, were a 50-million renminbi each for the construction of drug rehabilitation facilities and supply of equipment for law enforcement activities.“The visit to Japan likewise produced investment commitments estimated at USD1.85 billion and will generate about 250,000 jobs in the next few years,” Abella said, adding five government-to-government agreements were executed that included Exchange of Notes Agreements of up to USD184-million.Moreover, Abella mentioned 15 pipeline loans entered into by various national government agencies for various projects during the President’s visit to Japan, which include the constructions of North Avenue to FTI Taguig subway and the Manila to Clark high-speed railway.Foreign trips made by the President, Abella underscored, form part of his obligation as Head of State to maintain and strengthen the country’s diplomatic ties with other nations. (PNA)What can you say about this? Leave your comments below!
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Duterte Daily Stories
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http://duterte.today/duterte-trips-land-billion-dollar-investments-find-much/
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Man criticised after bashing “Kuya Germs” on Facebook
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2016-01-12 22:17:15+08:00
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A Netizen named Jesmar Santos is still under attack by the fans of Kuya Germs after bashing the Master Showman on Facebook last night.According to the people who saw the post, Jesmar Santos is posting uncontrollable messages against the Master Showman, many people is now looking for his real identity.Some people thinks that Jesmar Santos is living somewhere in Visayas region and some netizen gained information that Mr. Santos is suffering some mental illness.People who claimed that they know Jesmar Santos personally said that Jesmar is already admitted in a mental institution for many times, but his recovery is always failed because of lack of money to buy some medicine.But the fans of Kuya Germs will never accept the excuse that Jesmar Santos is a mentally challenged person and they are already reported him to the authorities.
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Pinoytrending Altervista
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https://pinoytrending.altervista.org/man-criticised-after-bashing-kuya-germs-on-facebook/
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EDITORIAL: Forget ‘One Person, One Vote’
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['Pol Pinoy']
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12/11/2016 0:00
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DONALD TRUMP may have won the required electoral college votes to win the presidency, and HILLARY CLINTON may have won the popular vote, but strictly speaking, neither of them won a majority of the REGISTERED VOTERS. That’s because 46.9% of registered voters did not vote in last Tuesday’s elections.While pundits and netizens are now arguing that it is time to ditch the electoral college vote system in favor of a popular vote, we propose a new alternative altogether.We are often reminded that in a Democratic system, one person gets one vote. Screw the Democratic system.Let’s establish a new rule that if a registered voter refuses or fails to cast his or her vote in an election, that vote should be transferable to another person who takes the time to vote.Let’s call this new system, ‘One person, one vote; possibly two.’Any takers?
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2016/11/12/editorial-forget-one-person-one-vote/?share=email
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Watch: Baron Geisler is in beastmode again and beaten a student
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2016-05-15 18:28:41+08:00
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Actor Baron Geisler is criticised again by the Netizens because of another circulating video of him, hurting the student production team who hired him to act in their project.The Director of the production team Khalil Verzosa from University of the Phillipines posted the video on FacebookThis is the statement of Khalil Verzosa:we had a school prod for an editorial design campaign, we got him to act, pumayag siya, tapos inayos namin yung script, natagalan ng mga ilang oras at since students kami daming ginagawa so we were pressed with time, late nakapagcoordinate kay baron kaya late yung script na nabigay pero as a director, I made sure na morning ko masend na sa kanya at the very least, kasi maikli lang naman. natuloy kami at nagsorry nung dumating siya sa set pero nagpaparinig na siya na sana kasi maaga binigay yung script, so nagsorry pa rin kami kasi alam naman namin na kasalanan namin. It’s not right to pick on us, we’re a still student prod, we put our hearts into this production and advocacy, kahit ako pa ang nagwaldas ng pera para lang mabayaran yang TF niya, wala talaga kaming budget at nagkaroon pa ng kaunting aberya. Baron Geisler, wala kang karapatan na mag beastmode, kaya sa tingin ko na dapat kong ipost ito. para makita ng lahat na mali yang ginagawa mo.Watch the video here: https://www.facebook.com/khalilverzosa/posts/10209013604445008Baron Geisler is not yet giving any statement about the circulating video.
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Pinoytrending Altervista
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https://pinoytrending.altervista.org/watch-baron-geisler-beaten-student/
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Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach apologizes on twitter as the netizens urge her to condemn Duterte’s war against drugs
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2017-11-08 04:30:32+08:00
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Miss Universe 2015 Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach apologizes on twitter amid the calls of her followers to stood up and condemn the war against illegal drugs of President Rodrigo Duterte.“I’m sorry po. I don’t mean to be misunderstood po and I don’t mean to offend anyone.” Wurtzbach said on her tweet.I'm sorry po. I don't mean to be misunderstood po and I don't mean to offend anyone. I am very much pro life.❤️ 😌🙏Salamat po mga kababayan❤️ — Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach (@PiaWurtzbach) November 7, 2017In her social media post on November 4, Pia Wurtzbach’s positive tweet was swarmed by criticisms from the twitter user who angered by the policies of the Duterte government.Everyday may crown ang Philippines! Congratulations!! 👑👑👑 — Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach (@PiaWurtzbach) November 5, 2017“everyday rin may napapatay na pilipino at this age, and yet at the end of the day you only care for a crown.” @Januaryabcd told Piaeveryday rin may napapatay na pilipino at this age, and yet at the end of the day you only care for a crown. — January (@Januaryabcd) November 6, 2017Another netizen @ginowesome even attacked Pia Wurtzbach for not commenting about EJK.Yes just like recently we were crowned as one of the countries who failed to curb corruption and uphold the rule of law. Until the day na may comment ka na about EJK, dun tayo magyabang sa crown mo. Thanks! — ramon gino chan jr. (@Ginowesome) November 5, 2017“Yes just like recently we were crowned as one of the countries who failed to curb corruption and uphold the rule of law. Until the day na may comment ka na about EJK, dun tayo magyabang sa crown mo. Thanks!” @ginowesome told Pia.Here the other hate comments from her followers:Everyday din may EJK. When are you going to speak up? Oh right, I forgot. pic.twitter.com/jbkpe9AKh8 — Kukay (@sarcasticookie) November 7, 2017https://twitter.com/parkjohn__/status/927087767657615361At araw araw rin may PINAPATAY na Pilipino. Hays… — Popoy (@Neverbeen27) November 7, 2017Fortunately, several of Pia’s solid fans defended her against the people who forces her to voice out her political beliefs on twitter.PAGHILUM DIHA. DONT ASK PIA FOR THAT EJK IS CREATED BY YELLOWTARDS — MELCHOR RONDINA JR. (@bongrondina) November 7, 2017parang tanga lang yung ibang comments dito na pine-pressure si Pia to say something on the ejk.. sarap 👊👊👊 — sleepyheadॐ (@lamat_ni_Lagas) November 7, 2017“Parang tanga lang yung ibang comments dito na pine-pressure si Pia to say something on the ejk.. sarap” @Attycnjb tweeted.Don't force her to answer about EJK. Marami sa atin kulang ng respeto. #respect — Chelsea (@richadrales) November 7, 2017“Dont force her to answer about EJK. Madami sa atin kulang ng respeto. #Respect” @richadrales tweeted.https://twitter.com/iamvlademir/status/927815755852169216Pia you don’t have to apologize and feel bad for yourself for the people who are under influence of ignorance and brainwashed by the media.” @iamvlademir tweeted.No need explain my dear kasi damn if you damn if you don't. Stay away from politics. — Tina Ramones (@tina_ramones92) November 7, 2017ignore the yellowtards di na yan sila nakaka isip ng matino tunaw na utak ng mga yan — Aurlan Ostrea (@ac_ostrea) November 7, 2017“Ignore the yellowtards di na yan sila nakaka isip ng matino tunaw na utak ng mga yan,” @ac_ostrea tweeted.Because of the influence of Pia Wurtzbach, the anti-Dutertes are hoping that they can force the beauty queen to condemn the Duterte government.But it seems that Pia would still continue her support to the government.Twitter is the stronghold of the anti-Dutertes on the internet so it’s normal that a public figure who supported the government like Wurtzbach would be criticized everyday on the said social media platform.
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Pinoytrending Altervista
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https://pinoytrending.altervista.org/miss-universe-pia-wurtzbach-apologizes-twitter-netizens-urges-condemn-dutertes-war-drugs/
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Resorting to mere Reductio ad Hitlerum shows intellectual weakness of anti-Marcos partisans
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['Oratio Imperata']
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2016-11-27 09:43:52+00:00
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In a Facebook meme I saw today posted by a yellow partisan, Marcos was equated to Adolf Hitler to convey the message that Marcos (just like Hitler) should be made to be responsible for his crimes despite the fact that he was never convicted because he died, just like Hitler. The problem with this logic is that not only does it smack of several logical fallacies like false analogies and guilt by association, it also tells quite a bit about the intellectual weakness and dishonesty of the folks who subscribe to the thought. It is tantamount to saying that since a dog has four legs and a cat has four legs that fact makes dogs as cats! As funny (and ridiculous) as this may sound, the logic of the jaundiced partisans protesting the burial of the late president Ferdinand E. Marcos at the Libingan ng mga Bayani (LNMB) seems to embrace these kinds of logical fallacies quite well. While I do not fault the spinsters of the yellows who made the meme (I believe they are merely doing their job in spreading their propaganda), what I find unfortunate is how gullible their followers are.To begin with, equating Marcos with Hitler to advance their point not only reveals their logical ineptitude it also reveals their ignorance of historical facts. Hitler’s “Final Solution” was borne out of his 25-point Program he presented in February 24, 1920 (more than a couple of decades before the execution of his “Final Solution”). A couple of the points in his program stated:So not only were Hitler’s sentiments against the Jews already known many years before he became the Chancellor of Germany, the atrocities committed against the Jews under his leadership from 1941 to 1945 was also borne out of his policy. There is no evidence that Marcos has expressed his desire to commit the alleged murders and tortures being attributed to him before he became president and there also appears to be no factual basis that tortures and murders were public policy under his Martial rule.Next, Hitler wrote in his (in)famous book, Mein Kampf, his political ideology and future plans for Germany. In that book not only did Hitler outline his plan to remove the Jewish people out of Germany, there was also evidence that his plan welcomed genocide.Again, Marcos never had any published work that involved or promoted murders and tortures of political activists, opponents and innocent civilians as part of his plan for his New Society that will result from his proclamation of Martial law.Thirdly, Hitler was charged, arrested and found guilty of treason for his leadership role in the Beer Hall Putsch, a failed coup attempt in November 1923 to overthrow the German Weimar Republic government. (Although he was later able to gain power when he was appointed Chancellor by president Paul von Hindenburg in 1932.) As far as Philippine history is concerned, Marcos never attempted to seize power through a coup. He was elected as president of the Philippines in 1965, 1969, 1981 and 1986. Although people may question the credibility of the results of the 1981 and 1986 elections, Marcos became president in all those elections through the ballot.So it seems that historical facts do not support the jaundiced partisans’ attempt to equate Marcos to Hitler. But it really won’t amount to anything as it probably wouldn’t even matter to these people. These self-proclaimed social justice warriors are just probably so intent on demonizing Marcos that they would shun logic, facts and sound arguments just to perpetuate the simplistic glib of the discredited yellow narrative. There may be a lot of things people can criticize Marcos for especially on policy and even the practice of crony capitalism. However, when anti-Marcos people start resorting to logical fallacies such as false analogy and forms of guilt by association like what has been dubbed as Reductio ad Hitlerum (attempt to invalidate someone else’s position on the mere basis that the subject has a similar view, action or circumstance as Adolf Hitler) then discussions would be reduced to a mere meaningless banter. In the end, equating Marcos to Hitler says more about the accuser than the accused.(Top picture taken from CNN Philippines)
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Get Real Philippines
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https://www.getrealphilippines.com/2016/11/resorting-mere-reductio-ad-hitlerum-shows-intellectual-weakness-anti-marcos-partisans/
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Vice Ganda to perform in Duterte Victory Party in Davao
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2016-05-25 21:42:31+08:00
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Box-office comedian star and Showtime host, Vice Ganda, is one of the 580 performers to entertain thousands of Dabawenyos in the upcoming thanksgiving party of President Rodrigo Duterte at Crocodile Park concert ground, Davao City this June 4 dubbed as “DU31: One Love, One Nation” from 1pm to 1am.The comedian didn’t endorse Duterte during the campaign period but the celebrity has been open with his affection with the personality of the tough-talking President especially during his TV guesting on ABS-CBN program ‘Gandang Gabi Vice’.Vice Ganda has been posting hints on his twitter account indirectly pushing for a Duterte presidency. Perhaps, his connection with Kris Aquino as his close friend, limits him to endorse Duterte during the campaign period.In one of It’s Showtime episode, Vice Ganda called the madlang people to follow the Duterte administration. He said that it’s about time for unity and for real change in the government.The DU31 (Duterte Won) victory party will also stage celebrities like KZ Tandingan, Andrew E, Bradley Holmes, Daniel Matsunaga,Erich Gonzales, Jimmy Bondoc, Gladys Guevarra, Carlos Agassi, Ivy Violan, Bernardo Bernardo, Mark Mabasa, Isabel Granada.The 16th President Rodrigo Duterte will also be joining the event prompting his team to tighten up the security. All attendees will be frisked before entering the party area.The 12-hour thanksgiving party will be hosted by Kat De Castro and Arnel Ignacio. There will also a feeding program at Davao City’s People’s Park at 1pm.Will you join the party? Leave your comments below!
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Duterte Daily Stories
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http://duterte.today/vice-ganda-perform-duterte-victory-party-davao/
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IMELDA MARCOS PROPOSES NAME CHANGE FROM PHILIPPINES TO QUEENS ISLANDS
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['Pol Pinoy']
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1/1/2017 0:00
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In her first legislative proposal for the year 2014, Representative Imelda Marcos (2nd district, Ilocos Norte) has authored a bill that would rename the Philippines to Queens Islands.The proposed bill is premised on the Philippines’ extraordinary performance in major international beauty pageants in 2013. The country of more than 7,100 islands has produced 4 international beauty queens last year: Miss World, Miss Supranational, Miss International and Miss Tourism International. The Philippines also won fourth place in the 2013 Miss Universe Pageant. This extraordinary feat has prompted international beauty pageant organizers to ban the Philippines from competing in the next several years.“Beauty is inherent in the Filipino people,” the former Philippine First Lady said, “and renaming our country to Queens Islands will give us more widespread recognition in the world community.”Marcos was a former beauty queen herself, having won the titles of “Rose of Tacloban,” “Miss Leyte,” and “Muse of Manila,” in the mid-1950’s. In 1974, as First Lady, she was able to secure the Miss Universe Pageant to be held in Manila for the first time ever.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2014/01/01/imelda-marcos-proposes-name-change-from-philippines-to-queens-islands/?share=email
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PNP Chief Ronald “Bato” Dela orders to stop all anti-illegal drug operations to get rid of Scalawags
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2017-01-30 09:30:59+08:00
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PNP Director General Chief Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa announced that he ordered to dismantle all anti-illegal drugs task force in the Philippines to start another war, with the SCALAWAGS or corrupt cops.During the press conference in Camp Crame on Monday (January 30) Bato said that the PNP would focused on the corrupt cops that abusing their power to do crime.He warned the evil cops to face the consequences because the PNP will hunt all of them to bring back the trust of the people before starting the War On Drugs again.“Wala na kaming War On Drugs…meron kami ngayong War On SCALAWAGS.. lilinisin namin ang aming hanay ngayon,” PNP Chief Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa announced.They will continue the War On Drugs again after they cleansed the Philippine National Police from corrupt police who allegedly protecting the illegal drug trade in the Philippines and doing kidnap for ransom.The PNP Chief described it as “momentarily defeat” but he ensured that they would continue the War On Drugs after their mission.He even confirmed that President Rodrigo Duterte was the one who directed him to stop the War On Drugs.Mr. Dela Rosa also created an Counter-Intelligence task force that would consisted of the most trusted cops to monitor all the activities of the members of PNP.
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Pinoytrending Altervista
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https://pinoytrending.altervista.org/pnp-chief-ronald-bato-dela-orders-stop-anti-illegal-drug-operations-get-rid-scalawags/
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SPOILER ALERT! Filipino Film Reveals A Secret: How To Make Fake Boobs
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['Pol Pinoy']
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26/12/2016 0:00
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“Die Beautiful” is one of the film entries in the ongoing Metro Manila Film Festival. It is drawing both crowds and acclaim for the portrayal of a transgender Filipino pursuing her dream of becoming a national beauty queen.Amid the joys and tribulations of the gay pageant world, the film introduces dark secrets, one bit at a time, until you stop laughing and start crying with its main character, Trisha Echevaria.But if there is one secret that the film reveals — as no other film has — it is how to make fake boobs.Ever wonder how male bodies create the illusion of cleavage?Go watch the film.Clue: you would need a lot of plastic tape.The Adobo Chronicles gives this film 5 stars!
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2016/12/26/spoiler-alert-filipino-film-reveals-a-secret-how-to-make-fake-boobs/
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Philippines To Erect A New Statue Of Libelty
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['Pol Pinoy']
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6/2/2016 0:00
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There’s a new icon of civil rights that’s emerging in the Philippines, especially among politicians. It’s the Filipino version of America’s Statue of Liberty.The local version is called the Statue of Libelty, a supposed symbol of politicians’ right to be immune from criticism and public scrutiny. This right empowers politicians to sue anyone who ‘maligns their good moral character.’It is known that Vice President Jejomar Binay’s son Junjun — the ex-mayor of Makati City — had filed a libel complaint against Senator Antonio Trillanes IV. The libel complaint stemmed from an allegation by Trillanes that Binay bribed two Court of Appeals (CA) justices to rule in favor of granting the latter a temporary restraining order (TRO) and writ of preliminary injunction against the preventive suspension order slapped by the Office of the Ombudsman last year.Late last year, the vice president himself also filed libel cases against Trillanes and former Makati City Vice Mayor Ernesto Mercado in the Makati Regional Trial Court over their “false, malicious and defamatory accusations” against him. VP Binay has been accused of receiving kickbacks in a deal involving the Boy Scouts of the Philippines by Mercado, and through nonexistent senior citizen beneficiaries of Makati City by Trillanes.And now, Senator Vicente “Tito” Sotto III has threatened to sue Rappler and one of its columnists if the news site does not take down an opinion piece on the P1 billion allocation for contraceptives that was removed from the national budget.(Yes, it is the same Sotto who, in 2012, was accused of plagiarizing the speech of former President John F. Kennedy and used his words as his own in a speech in the Senate against the RH (reproductive health) bill.In a letter dated February 2, Sotto who is running for reelection this year, also asked Rappler to “sanction” Thought Leaders writer Dr Sylvia Estrada Claudio “for her libelous statements” in her January 18 piece, ‘Magnanakaw’ sa Senado.A review of past libel cases also show that former First Gentleman Jose Miguel Arroyo had filed a flurry of libel cases against 43 journalists during the administration of President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, according to the National Union of Journalists in the Philippines (NUJP).With libel cases seemingly becoming extremely popular among Filipino politicians, sculptors have been invited to submit designs for a statue that will be erected next to that of national hero Dr. Jose Rizal in Luneta (Rizal Park). The winning design is pictured above.It wasn’t clear who ordered the erection of the new statue. We have an idea, but will not mention any names, lest we be charged with libel.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2016/02/06/philippines-to-erect-a-new-statue-of-libelty/#respond
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(VIDEO) Attention Mark Zuckerberg: This is Your Partner In Fact-Checking
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['Pol Pinoy']
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17/04/2018 0:00
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If only Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg understood the Filipino language, we’re sure he’d be squirming in his seat when he sees this video of Vera Files’ Ellen Tordesillas when a television talk show host asked her to define fake news. Facebook recently partnered with Vera Files, along with Rappler, to fact-check news and information on social media in the Philippines.We’ll let the video speak for itself, so we could spare Rappler and Vera Files wasted time in fact-checking us.But for the sake of Zuckerberg, here’s the gist of the exchange between the TV host and Tordesillas:Host: Can you give me a working definition of ‘fake news?’Tordesillas: ah, uhmmm, ah, wait lang, ah, uhmmm, okay #$%*@xyz*#$$$$$$$$$$$$$,ugh, paksyet!
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2018/04/17/video-attention-mark-zuckerberg-this-is-your-partner-in-fact-checking/#respond
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NEW BRADLEY COOPER FILM RENAMED ‘ALOWHA’
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['Pol Pinoy']
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20/05/2018 0:00
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where no Hawaiians, Asians or other Pacific Islanders live.That’s the take-away from Columbia Pictures’ new film, ‘Aloha’ opening next week in theaters nationwide.Directed by Cameron Crowe (‘Jerry Maguire’), the film features a stellar cast that includes Bradley Cooper, Emma Stone, Bill Murray, Rachel McAdams, and Alec Baldwin.The film is about a celebrated military contractor who returns to the site of his greatest career triumphs and re-connects with a long-ago love while unexpectedly falling for the hard-charging Air Force watchdog assigned to him.(Couldn’t they have filmed it in North Carolina?)An Asian-American group is blasting Crowe for having “whitewashed” Asian-Pacific Islanders out of his new film set in Hawaii.Other groups, including many that consist of Hawaii residents, are threatening to boycott the film.In an effort to quell growing criticism, Columbia Pictures announced today that it has changed the title of the film to ‘AlowHa’ which many critics are calling a new “low” in desperate damage-control.We think it’s ALOWblowtoHAwaii.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2015/05/20/new-bradley-cooper-film-renamed-alowha/
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President Duterte orders all Governors to go to Malacañang to meet him: “H’wag ka makumpiyansa sakin, papatayin talaga kita”
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['View All Posts Pinoytrending']
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2017-01-15 21:46:36+08:00
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After he summoned all the Mayors in the Philippines last week, now it’s the turn of the governors to have a field trip in Malacañang Palace to meet the President of the Philippines and talk about illegal drugs next week.The President would ask the governors to instruct all the Mayors and barangay captains under them to quit their involvement in illegal drug businesses or else face the consequences.The President would also show the final drug list which contained 2,000 public officials allegedly involved in illegal drugs to the governors.Mr. Duterte threatened the governors to avoid being confident with him because they may also face the same wrath that the Mayors experienced during the closed-door meeting happened in Malacañang last week.“I’d be calling the governors sa next week. Sabihin ko talaga sa kanila, ‘You tell your barangay captains, may supervisory powers kayo and iyong mga cities under you, iyong hindi pa charter cities, you tell the mayors, reiterate to them,” the president said in a forum with businessmen in Davao City.He would also said that they if they are allegedly protecting the drug business in their place, he would do everything to kill them.“But I would like to tell you, hindi ko kaya lecturan lahat ng ano… Huwag ka gyud magkumpiyansa sa akin… papatayin talaga kita. Believe me. Hahanapan kita ng ambush, lasunin kita,” he said.The President was also determined to end the alleged narcopolitics in the Philippines without stopping and he’s not afraid to be impeached or face Coup d’état.“If I am ousted, I’d glad to go out. Coup d’état? Fine… Pero hindi ako aatras dito. Tatapusin ko ito to the very last day. If it takes me six years, then six years will be it.”He also clarified that he’s threats to the Mayors during the meeting in Malacañang is real and he’s going to exterminate all the politicians involved in illegal drugs.
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Pinoytrending Altervista
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https://pinoytrending.altervista.org/president-duterte-orders-governors-go-malacanang-meet-hwag-ka-makumpiyansa-sakin-papatayin-talaga-kita/
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Entire PH To Be Linked By Bridges; Journalist Karen Davila Asks Finance Secretary The Most Important Question
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['Pol Pinoy']
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1/11/2018 0:00
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The Philippines’ three main islands Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao will eventually be all connected, thanks to the government’s plan to build eight new bridges. Finance Secretary Carlos G. Dominguez III said the projects will cost a total of P269.19 billion.Included in the plan is the building of a 20-kilometer bridge connecting Leyte and Mindanao islands through a long-span overhead or an underwater tunnel.During a live television interview with Dominguez, veteran TV journalist and anchor Karen Davila asked: “Will the underwater tunnel be above or below ground?”Before Dominguez could respond, the news program cut into a commercial.Davila’s question seems to be a reprise of a 2015 question she asked then MMDA Chairman Francis Tolentino if the proposed subway along EDSA would be built above ground or underground.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2018/11/01/entire-ph-to-be-linked-by-bridges-journalist-karen-davila-asks-finance-secretary-the-most-important-question/
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Philippines’ Michael Martinez Could Have Been A Second Shirtless Flag Bearer At Winter Olympics
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['Pol Pinoy']
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9/2/2018 0:00
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All eyes were on Pita Taufatofua, Tonga’s flag bearer at the opening ceremonies of the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang. Once again, he marched shirtless and oiled as he waved his country’s red and white flag.But Taufatofua could have met his match in the person of Michael Martinez, one of the Philippines’ two Olympians.Alpine Skier Asa Miller carried the Philippine flag. But The Adobo Chronicles learned that figure skater Martinez wanted to go shirtless and oiled as the flag bearer to show his amazing body transformation since competing in the last Olympics.Alas, the Philippine Olympic Committee had already named Miller as the flag bearer before Martinez came up with the proposal.Well, maybe in 2022?
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2018/02/09/philippines-michael-martinez-could-have-been-a-second-shirtless-flag-bearer-at-winter-olympics/
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Saying Boracay’s Rehabilitation Was A Big Success, Duterte Orders Closure Of Baguio City For Six Months
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['Pol Pinoy']
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28/10/2018 0:00
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The verdict is in! The six-month closure of Boracay is a huge success. Even President Rodrigo’s fiercest critics are impressed.Duterte had ordered the closure of Boracay in order to rehabilitate this island resort and clean up the environment. The powdery white sand on the beach is back and businesses have cleaned up their act to restore the paradise image of Boracay.Next up: Baguio City, the summer capital of the Philippines.Many visitors may no longer find what they’re looking for in this mountain resort. Gone is the scent of pine trees. Gone are the sunflowers that adorn the facade of the city’s mountains and hills. Traffic has become a nightmare, and pollution has become an everyday occurence. Visitors can expect a short supply of water and electricity. It’s an environmental disaster.In a surprise visit to Baguio this weekend, Duterte announced that he has ordered the closure of the city for six months, beginning November 1, 2018. He says that during this period, the city will be off-limits to tourists. Only registered Baguio residents will be allowed in and out of the city. The only exception are foreign students — mostly Koreans — who are enrolled in local universities.The “new” Baguio is expected to reopen in mid-April, in time for the annual trek to the city during Holy Week.It takes political will to clean up the environment, and Duterte has proven he has what it takes to do the job.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2018/10/28/saying-boracays-rehabilitation-was-a-big-success-duterte-orders-closure-of-baguio-city-for-six-months/
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‘Impaired Insights?’ Journalist releases alleged old psychiatric evaluation of ex-President Noynoy Aquino
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2018-03-05 01:31:55+08:00
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Journalist Jojo A. Robles released an alleged old psychiatric evaluation of former President Benigno Simeon ‘Noynoy’ Aquino III.In social media post, Robles said that the psych report was prepared long time ago by a respected Jesuit psychiatrist Father Jaime Batulao about a young man named Benigno S. Aquino III.According to the documents, Aquino was allegedly found to be “suffering from depression and melancholia,” due partly to his father Ninoy’s incarceration under the martial law regime of Ferdinand Marcos.The document also said that Aquino had an “‘impaired insights as well as superficial judgement, always ready with an excuse when asked about his failures in life,”It also showed that Aquino was allegedly ‘depressed, irritable and sensitive to advise or criticism’“Largely suppressed during the Noynoy years, here is the full Bulatao report. You decide who’s really nuts.” Robles wrote in his post.This is the whole document:However, in a 2010 report of ABS-CBN, the Jesuit priest who allegedly signed the document denied that he wrote such a report about Noynoy’s mental health.“It has come to my attention that an unverified ‘psychiatric evaluation’ allegedly signed by me in 1979 about the mental condition of Senator Benigno C. Aquino III is currently circulating in the news. I categorically deny having written and signed that report,” the priest said in 2010.The psych report was first released on 2010 by a supporter of defeated Presidential candidate and former Senate President Manny Villar in 2010.However, the camp of Villar denied that they’re the one behind the release of the documents in public.
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Pinoytrending Altervista
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https://pinoytrending.altervista.org/impaired-insights-journalist-releases-old-psychiatric-evaluation-ex-president-noynoy-aquino/
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WATCH:Duterte told Robredo: Wag masyadong apurado, wala ka pang ginawa sa bayan
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2017-03-23 04:43:32+08:00
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President Rodrigo Duterte told Vice President Leni Robredo to avoid being in rush to become the most powerful in the Philippines.During his speech addressed to the Filipino Community in Bangkok Thailand, President Duterte said that his Vice President was in a hurry to grab his power.“Apurado.. gusto akong paalisin.. di pa nga ako dumating ng isang taon dito paalisin mo na ko,” President Duterte said.Duterte joked that if Robredo really wanted to become the President, the Vice President should marry him.“Sige dalaga man siya [Robredo].. pakasalan mo ko.. so dalawa na tayo dito,” he said.The proposal of President Duterte gave laugh to the Filipino community.He also told Robredo that the Vice President still not doing anything for the country and asked her to wait until his term ends.“Wag kang magmadali.. maghintay ka … Wala ka pa namang ginawa sa bayan,” Duterte said.Last week, Vice President Leni Robredo released a video message informing the international community about the alleged human rights violations committed by the current administration.An impeachment complaint was also filed against President Rodrigo Duterte a day after the video was released.House Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez tagged Robredo as one of the people who planned the impeachment complaint against President Duterte.
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Pinoytrending Altervista
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https://pinoytrending.altervista.org/watchduterte-told-robredo-wag-masyadong-apurado-wala-ka-pang-ginawa-sa-bayan/
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TEN THINGS TO BRING IF ATTENDING PAPAL MASS IN MANILA
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['Pol Pinoy']
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8/1/2018 0:00
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For a country where more than two-thirds of its 100 Million population is Roman Catholic, a visit by the Pope is an event that’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience for its citizens.Pope Francis’ visit to the Philippines next week will see millions of Filipinos lining the streets and holding 24 to 48-hour vigils to secure their place where a public mass will be officiated by the pontiff. We have put together a top ten list of things you must bring or have if planning to attend any of the Pope’s public appearances in Manila:A hat or umbrella to protect you from the sun or rain. A gallon of drinking water for every person attending. A travel size deodorant. The smell could get nasty in a crowded environment . (A Brut cologne would work just fine). A clean hand towel to wipe off perspiration, or to keep dry if it rains or drizzles. An anahaw (dried palm leaves) or Chinese accordion silk fan to keep your cool in 100-degree weather. A can of SPAM, pork and beans or Vienna sausage for every person attending, plus a can opener if the can does not have a lift-off top. The street food vendors will be taking the day off. Of course they also want to see the Pope. Bring your pets so they can be blessed by the Pope. Remember, he recently said all animals go to heaven. Make sure, they live (and die) in grace. Your favorite rosary so that it can be blessed by the Pope. If you don’t have one, buy one NOW. The selling price could double or triple in the coming days. Especially pearl rosaries. Your cell phone so that you can text your friends and relatives if you get separated or lost in the crowd. Last, but most important of all, heed the advice of the head of the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA): wear an adult diaper. There will not be enough portable toilets for everyone to use.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2015/01/08/ten-things-to-bring-if-attending-papal-mass-in-manila/
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Centers For Disease Control Investigating Cases Of Trump-Related Panic Attack Disorder
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['Pol Pinoy']
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24/09/2016 0:00
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The U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) is now investigating hundreds of reported cases of panic attack disorder which seems to be reaching pandemic proportions in the country.Based on emergency room admissions in the last few months, the CDC is analyzing cases where patients presenting themselves to hospitals and clinics manifest a common pattern.The cases start with individuals feeling dizzy, followed by escalation of blood pressure, heart palpitations and vision problems. Others have complained about shortness of breath.An analysis of ER cases seems to indicate that 98 percent of patients are Democrats, fearful that Republican candidate Donald Trump will win over Hillary Clinton in the November presidential elections.Many of the patients admitted to the ER have complained that their symptoms began when they read Nate Silver’s predictions that the presidential race is either tied or is leaning towards a Trump victory.Patients have been advised to sign up for meditation classes or anxiety and panic support groups, preferably with other patients who are self-confessed Democrats.CNN’s chief medical correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta is said to be preparing for an exclusive investigative series on this new phenomenon which is expected to air the day before the first presidential debate next week between Clinton and Trump.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2016/09/24/centers-for-disease-control-investigating-cases-of-trump-related-panic-attack-disorder/
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The Real story behind the viral picture of a cop spotted doing something during his break
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2017-05-11 21:35:56+08:00
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A cop went viral on the internet after netizens thought that he’s urinated in public.The photo shared by thousands of netizens on Facebook and they criticized the cop without knowing the real story behind it.Several days after the photo went viral, the original photographer of the viral picture, Luis Liwanag ended all the speculations of the netizens.According to him, the photo was taken last year during lunchtime in Pasay-Baclaran Area. He spotted the cop washing his hands. Liwanag also said that the cop parted his legs because he did not want his shoes to get wet.Some people who defended the cop said that they noticed a water bottle beside him.He was shocked after several netizens grabbed his photo and re uploaded it on the internet together with a malicious caption.Liwanag didn’t intended to embarrassed the cop in the photo or to made a false story about it.Even NCRPO Director Oscar Albayalde saw the photo and he said that they would investigated the viral photo.The cop in the viral photo until now was still not identified.The photo even caught the attention of the National Capitol Region Region Police Office (NCRPO) after being discovered that the cop was based in Metro Manila.Even the mainstream media covered the viral photo, questioning if the cop was really urinated in public.
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Pinoytrending Altervista
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https://pinoytrending.altervista.org/real-story-behind-viral-picture-cop-spotted-something-break/
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In Last Days Before Elections, Donald Trump Is Having A Grand Time Watching Beauty Pageants
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['Pol Pinoy']
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26/10/2016 0:00
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Practically conceding defeat in the November 8 US presidential elections, Republican candidate Donald Trump is spending the last days of the campaign having a grand time — watching international beauty pageants.This time, he can’t barge into dressing rooms full of naked beauty contestants because he doesn’t own any of these beauty pageants.Three of these pageants are happening back to back: Miss Grand International was crowned in Las Vegas yesterday; Miss International will be proclaimed in Tokyo today; and Miss Earth holds its coronation night in Manila in two days.“I love women, and women love me, unbelievable,” Trump was heard saying has he sipped on a glass of chardonnay at his Penthouse Suite at the Las Vegas Trump Tower.Meanwhile, presumptive president-elect Hillary Clinton is spending the last few days of the campaign in battleground states which are fast becoming blue.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2016/10/26/in-last-days-before-elections-donald-trump-is-having-a-grand-time-watching-beauty-pageants/
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‘Bad Luck’ Update For Manila’s Ninoy Aquino International Airport: Shattered Glass And Collapsed Ceiling
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['Pol Pinoy']
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20/04/2016 0:00
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As far as Manila International Airport Authority General Manager Jose Angel Honrado is concerned, all the unfortunate things that have happened at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) can be blamed on “bad luck.”Past “unfortunate” events include collapsed ceilings, flooding during a heavy rainstorm, airconditioning units inoperable, the laglag bala extortion scheme, disappearing luggage, brownouts, etc.Well, Honrado is happy to announce that yet another incident at NAIA — this time in Terminal 1 — just proves his point. He feels vindicated.A glass partition at the pre-departure lounge near Gate 10 shattered at around 2:40 p.m. Tuesday, just after passengers had passed. No one was injured.Renz Caldejon of the airport’s operations division, who is in charge of the aerobridges, claimed that two airplanes at gates nine and 11 started their engines at the same time, causing the glass partition to vibrate and shatter.At around 10 a.m. yesterday, sales clerks from the Duty Free Shop’s perfume section got a fright when part of the ceiling, made of gypsum board, collapsed.A black plastic bag, left behind by workers when the ceiling was being renovated, fell through the hole.According to a sales clerk, water dripping from the air conditioning system weakened the ceiling and caused it to collapse.At least, we now know that Honrado was not lying about the “bad luck.”
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2016/04/20/bad-luck-update-for-manilas-ninoy-aquino-international-airport-shattered-glass-and-collapsed-ceiling/
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Donald Trump Guest At Mayor Duterte’s Final Campaign Rally
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['Pol Pinoy']
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5/5/2016 0:00
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In the Philippines, it’s called “Miting de Avance,” or the last and final campaign rally of candidates running for elective posts.By law, candidates are prohibited from further campaigning the day before, and the day of the elections which is on Monday, May 9.The camp of Davao City Mayor and presidential candidate frontrunner Rodrigo Duterte will hold its miting de avance at the Burnham Green section of the Rizal National Park from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Saturday.The Duterte campaign announced today that U.S. Republican presidential presumptive nominee Donald Trump will be attending the rally as a very special guest.Duterte has often been called the Donald Trump of the Philippines. Both men have changed the tone of political campaigning, often delivering statements and speeches that are both controversial and radical by normal standards.Trump had been wanting to personally meet Duterte but was kept at bay by his rigorous campaigning in the U.S. primaries. But now that both of Trump’s remaining opponents have quit the race, he says that he now has the time to take a much-needed break and fly to Manila to meet Duterte.“If we will both be world leaders, we might as well start hanging out with each other now,” Trump said.Trump is also rumored to be exploring the possibility of building what could be the world’s tallest Trump Tower in Makati City, bailiwick of another presidential candidate, VP Jejomar Binay.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2016/05/05/donald-trump-guest-at-mayor-dutertes-final-campaign-rally/?share=email
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Did Smartmatic help the Liberal Party rig the 2016 Philippine Presidential Elections?
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2016-05-13 08:30:57+00:00
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Who would have thought that the late former ambassador Roy Señeres, who withdrew from the presidential race shortly before his death last February would affect the Presidential Elections conducted on the 9th of May? It seems dead people have a way of “influencing” Philippine politics. We all know that incumbent President Benigno Simeon Aquino only got elected through sympathy votes after his beloved mother and so-called EDSA people power icon Cory died a few months before the 2010 Presidential Elections. Likewise, Vice Presidential candidate Leni “Daang Matuwid” Robredo also benefited from her late husband’s passing who died in a plane crash while still the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary. Shortly after, she won as congresswoman in the 2013 elections.So how did Señeres affect the recently held Presidential Elections? Well, apparently the “ñ” in his name along with several other candidates’ names came out as “?”. At least this was the Venezuelan Smartmatic technician’s excuse when asked why he inserted a new program at 7.30pm of Election Day while the system was in the middle of canvassing the votes. The technician added later on that it was his boss Smartmatic Project Director Marlon Garcia who instructed him to do so. They are calling this mere “cosmetic change” and did not affect the election results.Yeah, right. But the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) supposedly conducted a dry run prior to the elections, so the question is, why didn’t anyone from both Smartmatic and the COMELEC notice that the “ñ” came out as “?” during the dry-run? The more important question is, why didn’t the Smartmatic technician inform anyone from either the Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting Center (PPCRV) or COMELEC of what he was about to do before doing it?Based on the reported accounts of the IT expert from the PPCRV who remains anonymous, when they confronted the Venezuelan technician, his initial response was he just needed to introduce a “new script” without mentioning the reason.The IT expert said there was no Comelec official present when the tampering of the system took place. When confronted, the source said the Venezuelan admitted that the order to introduce a new script came from Marlon Garcia, project director of Smartmatic. The source said the “confrontation” had been recorded on video and audio. “The Smartmatic IT expert’s job was only to ‘receive, decrypt and distribute’ the files. Since we are also IT experts and we have been doing this since the preparation for seven months already, we knew what the Venezuelan did was something irregular. He introduced a new script, a new computer program and commands that could alter everything and supersede the existing program,” he said. He explained that the breach was confirmed when the “hash code” that was inside the transparency server was different from the hash code brought in by the Smartmatic. “The hash code inside the transparency server should be the same as the one to be inserted. We saw they’re different so we started to be suspicious and confronted the guy,” the source said.It’s outrageous that both the Smarmatic technician and Project Director Garcia haven’t been arrested yet for violating Republic Act 8436 or the Philippine Automated Election Laws that prohibits any tampering without authorisation from COMELEC officials especially in the middle of transmitting election results. The authorities should have arrested them right there and then and interrogated them immediately. They should not be allowed to leave the country before allegations of election fraud are resolved.The problem is the people in authority are showing their bias. The speed with which COMELEC Chairman Andres Bautista denied there was cheating involved was quite suspect. He said this even before thorough investigations were conducted. Likewise, PPCRV’s Henrietta de Villa also denied there was a confrontation involving her people and the Smartmatic Technician even when the incident was recorded. Some say that they are making light of the breach of security as usual. It is worth noting that Bautista is a close ally of both Aquino and former cabinet member and Presidential candidate Mar Roxas who lost the election to Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte. Meanwhile, speculation is rife that De Villa is a staunch anti-Marcos advocate.Some IT experts are asking: What was the point of the code certification when the code can be replaced anytime even in the middle of transmission of data? It just doesn’t make any sense.It turns out that Smartmatic also did a similar stunt during the 2013 midterm elections. In fact, a group had filed a lawsuit against Smarmatic officials for electoral sabotage when they changed the source code just hours before the voting closed on 13th of May 2013:An election case was filed on Thursday before the Commission on Elections against officials of Smartmatic–Total Information Management (TIM) Corp. for allegedly altering the source code of the Precinct Count Optical Scan (PCOS) machines in the May 13, 2013 midterm polls. In their Joint Affidavit-Complaint, the group headed by former poll body commissioner Gus Lagman accused Smartmatic officials Cesar Flores, President for Asia-Pacific; Albert Castro Rico and Marlon Garcia of violating Republic Act 9369, or the Poll Automation Law when it changed the source code just hours after voting closed last May 13, 2013. “Smartmatic officials/personnel inexplicably changed the scripts of the un-reviewed source code at or about the time of the consolidation/canvassing during the said elections,” they said in their seven-page complaint. They added, “This action on the part of Smartmatic as well as the Election Management System constitutes the crime of electoral sabotage.”In unrelated news, in 2006 Smartmatic was the subject of a U.S. Federal government investigation after the company’s takeover of a leading American manufacturer of electronic voting machines Sequoia Voting Systems of Oakland, California. It was alleged that leftist Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez is part owner of Smartmatic and could influence election results in the U.S. The allegation was strongly denied by Chavez and said that his government only use Smartmatic for Venezuela’s electoral process. Meanwhile back in 2004, the Venezuelan government’s financial agency reportedly invested money “into a smaller technology company, owned by some of the same people as Smartmatic, that joined with Smartmatic as a minor partner in the bid”.In return, the government agency was given a 28 percent stake in the smaller company and a seat on its board, which was occupied by a senior government official who had previously advised Mr. Chávez on elections technology. But Venezuelan officials later insisted that the money was merely a small-business loan and that it was repaid before the referendum.Smartmatic as a company has come a long way from being a once fledgling technology start-up to now selling its products to developing countries like the Philippines where safeguards against fraud are weak or quite often ignored. This is precisely what happened in the recently-held Presidential Elections.I would recommend a Senate inquiry into the electoral fraud allegations but considering a lot of senators are members of the Liberal Party, the investigation will amount to nothing but opportunity for them to grandstand.Indeed, perpetrators of election fraud using electronic machines expect the public not to notice anomalies especially when tech jargon is involved to explain the phenomenon. They are also hoping that the public’s short attention span will work on their behalf. And this is the reason why allegations of cheating in the 2010 and 2013 elections did not progress into criminal prosecution. Unfortunately, it is also the reason why election fraud will continue in the years to come.If Filipinos want the tradition of cheating during election to stop, they should stop asking Senator Bongbong Marcos to concede even before a formal investigation takes place. If Robredo’s lead was in the millions and if there weren’t any dubious activities during the election, I would agree with them. But Robredo’s lead is not that big and the circumstances when her numbers started going up – after the Venezuelan Smartmatic personnel changed the script – has cast a doubt on the whole election process. The integrity of the result has been compromised.If I were in Robredo’s shoes, I would join the calls for an investigation and possible recount just to remove doubts about the election result. Based on unofficial election results, Robredo should recognise that the number of people who supported her is almost the same as the people who supported Marcos. That only means there are millions of people who believe in Marcos Jr despite the negative propaganda continually hurled against him. Robredo should be careful not to insult their intelligence. Since the election anomaly has happened, there are more people who think she has sold her soul to the Liberal Party. She should do something to change that perception.Cheating to win the election is so Third World. Smartmatic seems to be leading the way for despots to rule in such countries. Hopefully, Filipinos will put an end to this. Filipinos cannot consider themselves to be living in a truly democratic country if their politicians can cheat election results and get away with it. It means politicians who have the means are choosing for them. If this trend continues, Filipinos might as well call the Philippine election process dead.
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Get Real Philippines
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https://www.getrealphilippines.com/2016/05/smartmatic-help-rig-2016-presidential-elections/#comments
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Wanted: Super-Janitor for President
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2016-04-22 06:18:27+00:00
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After that barrage of “Duterte” articles posted by my fellow contributors, I guess it’s time for a “commercial break.” Comelec, the biggest Job Search service in town, wishes to inform the public that they are looking for a promising applicant to take on a very critical role as President of the Republic of the Philippines.There is only ONE SKILL needed for the job of the highest post of the land:Able to read and write!And do you know why it’s that simple? Yes, because all we really need at the top office in this third-world medieval shithole called the Philippines is a janitor – a Super-Janitor. We need someone to clean up this freakin mess of a chaotic country created by 400 years of dumbed-down swarming zombies (and maybe, just maybe I can invite some friends from overseas to come visit our little “should-have-been” paradise on earth).Super-Janitor Job Functions:Clean up the streets – criminals, addicts, litter, eyesores, squatters, jaywalkers, roaming street children, peddlers, sidewalk vendors, obstructing signboards, reckless smoke-belching “coffin-on-wheels”, walls turned into public dumps/toilets Clean up the bureaucracy – red tape, inefficient procedures, running to multiple offices for multiple requirements, tons of signatures (each with lagay), long arduous queue lines, weeks of waiting for approval (and I really hate writing in the “birth date” field of the same damn old form I already filled up last time – why do you need it again?!?! You think it’s changed since??? Grrrr!!!) Clean up the political landscape – oppressive apathetic kleptomaniacs/crooks and scammers (spewing out false motherhood statements) in the guise of decent public servants, incompetent puro dakdak seat-warmers wasting taxpayers money on phoney projects Clean up media – stupid brain-cell- and time-killing shows filled with pathetically T.H. below-the-belt offensive bozos that bring no added value to the intellectual growth of the youth Clean up the dysfunctional Pinoy mindset – so much has been said on this (just stay tuned here at GRP)At your full disposal will be the entire national police and military organizations to empower you in executing extensive mopping up operations; you are expected to deliver positive results within the first 6 months, and if our long-time perpetually venting pissed-off customers are satisfied – you will be regularized to serve the full 6-year term (with a possible extension IF you can clean up the 60/40 oligarchy-favoring constitution). Otherwise, you will be the recipient of the thundering firepower of precision-guided munition (proudly made with classified GRP IP/technology).Now what we need is a person with proven hands-on EXPERIENCE – as in verifiable output. Don’t worry. We can give a waiver in case you happen to have become “deranged” or “gutter-mouthed” after working long hours to beef up your experience profile under dehumanizing conditions – dredging clogged canals and sewers, breathing in the toxic stench of decaying manure and rotting rat cadavers, and enduring the sight of excrement, pus and blood day-in/day-out. WE DON’T CARE even if you’ve morphed into a sewer rodent yourself! (hmm…where’s that echoing virtual laugh coming from?) – as long as you have PROOF that you can get the job done.Send in your resume please. Don’t forget to attach sample pictures of the town or city that YOU have turned into a C.O.D. Singapore-class state. Again “able to read and write” is the sole skill requirement. And it doesn’t even specify which language. If you can read microprocessor assembly-language code in binary format like “0100110101101100” to mean whatever you think it is (mov ah, 40h?) – come on down.BenefitsThe compensation package is a hopefully attractive P120,000 a month (Grade 33 – highest salary in our plantilla). Not enough? Well, don’t let that turn you off. Wait till you hear the perks…We will ensure top-class accommodations in your very own tax-payer-funded island palace at the heart of the Metro’s Pasig River (Note: it will be your job to make the waters turn crystal clear with your Midas powers). A lot of out-of-town travel is expected to our many exotic islands, but you will be going around first-class on your officially designated military-grade high-performance helicopter (emergency parachutes included; so your clueless wife need not entertain the thought of getting coerced into the necropolitical circus). By descending like a superhero from the sky, YOU as our valued Super-Janitor can take pride in your glorious job – guaranteed “arriving never looked so good!”Once you’ve proved your mettle, you will have the honor of becoming a bonafide lifetime member of the elite Ebak Liquidating Intergalactic Squad (ELIS), all rights and privileges included till the day you are laid to rest at Libingan ng mga Bayani.So is anyone up for the challenge in heeding this once-in-a-lifetime filthy (DO-DIRTY) but fulfilling call of duty? MARaming salamat POE sa inyong attention sa pagbasa ng Job Ad na ito – Sponsored by the ever-loyal BINAYaran, overpriced-cake-bribed citizens of Makati.Footnote: please, someone – pansinin niyo naman si MDS (1% in the latest survey can lead to depression or some psychosomatic disorder!)
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Dayan admitted his relationship with Sen. De Lima for seven years
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2016-11-22 18:13:43+08:00
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Ronnie Dayan confirmed that he had a relationship with former Department of Justice Secretary Leila De Lima.During the press conference of Philippine National Police, the newly arrested Ronnie Dayan admitted that he had a relationship with Ronnie Dayan for seven years during the whole term of De Lima in Department of Justice.But when the press dig deeper in Ronnie Dayan’s connection with the Senator, the alleged bagman refused to answer and he said that he will only answer tomorrow in the Congress.Last week, the Senator admitted that had a relationship with her married driver for a “few years”.the Philippine National Police also clarified that Dayan didn’t surrender because he was afraid of his safetyHe was arrested after running to the authorities in the mountains of La Union on Tuesday noon.Dayan also said that no one helped him to hid to the authorities who hunted him for months in North Luzon.Tomorrow, Ronnie Dayan is set to testify in the Congress tomorrow.
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https://pinoytrending.altervista.org/dayan-admitted-relationship-sen-de-lima-seven-years/
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Why Filipino politicians routinely get away with incompetence and criminality
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2016-02-14 07:45:58+00:00
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There are no consequences — not for the Philippines’ most popular celebrity, boxing champion Manny Pacquiao who is also a House representative in Congress. Despite holding the dubious distinction of being the top no-show in House sessions held in 2014, he remains a Filipino favourite.It may be just as well that Pacquiao has been a consistent absentee legislator. As Joshua Keating writing for Slate more than likely rightly stated, Manny Pacquiao is a terrible congressman. Good thing he never shows up for work.When asked by reporters about his record in February, Pacquiao pointed out that he was training for two fights last year. “I don’t want to boast about what I have done in my district, but you can see my accomplishments in my district. It’s important that you help your constituents and not just sit in Congress,” he said. “[In Congress] all you do is file bills, but the bills have no benefits to the people.”…leading Keating to opine: “the comments suggest that perhaps legislative work isn’t for him, and that he may not understand exactly what it is.” Indeed, Pacquiao’s idea of serving his constituents seems more in line with the responsibilities of a government official in the executive rather than the legislative branch of the Philippine government. What Pacquiao considers to be “accomplishments” better suits that of a mayor or governor than that of a House representative. That is, of course, if he will not be the same absentee-official he proved to be as a legislator.That’s expecting quite a bit. The author also observed that “the fact that his political career is more of a hobby than a job doesn’t appear to bother the majority of people in the Philippines.” For that matter, Filipinos do not seem to be bothered by politicians who use their powerful positions to perpetrate crimes against their own constituents.Indeed, mediocre lawmaking and absenteeism are the least of the evils plaguing Philippine Congress. Filipinos regard their nation’s legislative body as the country’s biggest criminal syndicate. This is remarkable considering that every one of its members is elected by popular vote — which says something about the thinking applied by Filipinos to making their choices during elections.And this is why there are no consequences; not for Pacquiao, not for any legislator or any top government official in the Philippines that fails to deliver what is expected of him or her. Filipinos have long exhibited an astounding tolerance for the banal dereliction of duty and abject mediocrity shown by their elected officials. The whole idea of holding an official accountable for his or her actions (or non-actions, as the case may be) seems to be a concept that is alien to the Filipino mind.This is what emboldens incompetent and even downright stupid people to pursue a career in politics in the Philippines — which is why Filipinos can expect to be stuck with these crooks leading and representing them over the foreseeable future. Failure — even deliberate failure — attracts no consequences in the Philippines. You’d think that government officials whose actions and decisions affect millions of lives would be held to the highest standard by the country’s voters and its justice system.Not in the Philippines.We see, even now, the sorts of men and women vying for the chance to rule the country as its next president in this year’s elections. Do any of these people measure up to the standards required of a people who truly deserve a prosperous future? This is a question Filipinos need to ask themselves. They should apply a critical mind to the task of evaluating their presidential candidates.In that light, however, it becomes easy to see how huge a challenge transforming the way Filipinos regard their politicians is. We see it in the way popular celebrities like Manny Pacquiao are able to put in mediocre performance with impunity while in office and remain celebrated “heroes” just the same. Filipino voters simply cannot tell the difference between a good government official and a bad one.How then can Filipinos be taught this critical skill that will enable them to progressively improve the service delivered to them by their government over the course of future elections?“Voter education” is a concept regularly thrown around come election time. However, it is not just a How-To-Vote lesson Filipinos need. Filipinos need to learn how to think. In order for good and modern thinking to carve out enough head space in Filipinos to make a significant difference, distractions need to be removed. It is unfortunate, as such, that serious political discourse and discussions on important issues that impact Filipino lives have to compete with the mind-numbing entertainment products delivered by the Philippines’ mainstream media industry.This is where policymakers’ and thought leaders’ assertions that uplifting the thinking applied by Filipinos to their politics is a “serious” initiative that is long-overdue should be tested. Hard decisions need to be made and long-held traditions and ideas on what “freedom” means for Filipinos need to be challenged. The path to enlightenment is not easy nor straight, contrary to what certain people say.[Photo courtesy Asia Society.]
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https://www.getrealphilippines.com/2016/02/why-filipino-politicians-routinely-get-away-with-incompetence-and-criminality/#comments
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China’s Change Of Heart On West Philippine Sea: Agrees To Reduce Its Nine-Dash Line
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['Pol Pinoy']
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13/07/2016 0:00
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After initially proclaiming that it will not recognize the recent ruling by the Permanent Arbitration Court which favored the Philippines’ territorial claim over disputed islands in the West Philippine Sea, China says it is now willing to sit down at the negotiation table with the Philippines.In an exclusive interview with The Adobo Chronicles, China’s foreign minister said that in the spirit of peace and stability in the region, and in the interest of neighborly love, his country is now willing the reduce its nine-dash line to a four-dash line that would give the Philippines full access and jurisdiction over some of the disputed islands.When asked for comment, Philippine Secretary of Foreign Affairs Perfecto Yasay, Jr. said that he will need to closely study the Chinese proposal and make appropriate recommendations to his boss, President Rod Duterte.Earlier, Yasay was criticized by the media and netizens for “looking gloomy” during a press conference immediately following the announcement of the arbitration court’s ruling.
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https://adobochronicles.com/2016/07/13/chinas-change-of-heart-on-west-philippine-sea-agrees-to-reduce-its-nine-dash-line/#comments
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TWITTER USERS NOW LIMITED TO 139 CHARACTERS PER TWEET
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['Pol Pinoy']
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30/04/2017 0:00
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With almost 700 Million users worldwide, Twitter is fast approaching maximum capacity and has just announced new rules for its popular instant messaging network.Twitter users will now be limited to 139 charcters per tweet, down from 140 characters, according to CEO Dick Costolo. “We understand this may upset our loyal account holders, but we are left with no choice but to try to explore all avenues to prevent our network from an overload,” he told reporters at a press conference held at the Twitter headquarters in San Francisco.Costolo explained that reducing the chatacter limit will save the company 700 million characters per tweet, enough to prevent what could be a devastating network computer crash.Twitter account holders will soon receive an email announcing the change, along with some suggestions on how to best deal with the new character reduction policy. Suggestions include using single instead of double exclamation points (!!) and question marks (??) in tweets, or eliminating the period (.) from the words Mr and MrsCostolo is confident that it will not take long before account holders will get used to the new character limit. “As soon as we complete expansion work on our network capacity, we will restore the 140 chatacter limit,” he said.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2014/04/30/twitter-users-now-limited-to-139-characters-per-tweet/?share=email
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“He is an expert in Peace and Order” Sen. Tito Sotto defends President Duterte from critics.
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2016-09-13 11:09:17+08:00
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Senator Tito Sotto defends President Duterte’s from the people who criticised the declaration of State of Lawlessness in the Philippines after the bombings in Davao City on September 2.On September 5 the Senator said to his fans on Twitter that there is nothing to worry about the declaration of state of violence in the Philippines that would order the military to assist the Philippine National Police in fighting terrorism.Hwag natin haluan ng pananakot at guniguni ang declaration ni PDU30. He is an expert in Peace n Order, his critics are not! — Tito Sotto (@sotto_tito) September 5, 2016Sotto also showed his trust to President Rody Duterte’s decision and he believes that he is an expert in peace and order and he knows what is better for the Filipino people.He also said that the President knows better than his critics when it comes to Peace and Order.The Senator also asked the Netizens to avoid spreading fear to the people.Netizens lauds the Senator for defending the President and his declaration of state of lawlessness to prevent more terrorist attacks in the country.
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Pinoytrending Altervista
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https://pinoytrending.altervista.org/expert-peace-order-sen-tito-sotto-defends-president-duterte-critics/
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In A Rare Display Of Unity, All 5 Philippine Presidential Candidates Reject A Lie-Detector Test
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['Pol Pinoy']
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28/04/2016 0:00
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Is Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte a billionaire? Is Senator Grace Poe truly a natural-born citizen? Did Vice President Jejomar Binay receive kickbacks from the overpriced Makati City parking structure? Did Mar Roxas consistently lie about so-called accomplishments of Daang Matuwid? Is Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago really now cancer-free?Is there one presidential candidate that could really be trusted and is telling the truth?The Kapisanan Ng Mga Matatalinong Mamboboto (KMMM), a nationwide grassroots organization composed of undecided Filipino voters, has issued a challenge to all 5 candidates: Undergo a lie-detector test.The KMMM said that the test will clear the air once and for all on who among the candidates deserve to be the country’s next president.As the May 9 elections draw nearer and nearer, candidates have been hurling accusations and counter-accusations against each other in the hope of courting votes. “The electorate is so confused,” KMMM said.But in a rare show of unity, all 5 candidates rejected the call for a lie-detector test.In a joint statement, the candidates said that a lie-detector test wouldn’t change the minds of their respective followers and supporters.True. But it would at least show who is a liar, or who has been lying the most.The Adobo Chronicles urges all 5 candidates to reconsider.
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GOOGLE TRYING TO COURT FUGITIVE EDWARD SNOWDEN
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['Pol Pinoy']
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3/1/2017 0:00
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Will 2014 prove to be a banner year for American fugitive Edward Snowden? Mr. Snowden is now living in Russia, on the run from American charges of espionage and theft relating the National Security Agency top secret leaks.First, The New York Times Editorial Board published an op-ed piece calling for an offer of clemency or plea bargain for Mr. Snowden, considering the value of his leaks and the N.S.A. abuse he has exposed.Now, the country’s premier tech company Google is reportedly in secret negotiations with Snowden, offering him a hefty-paying position in Mountain View upon his return to the U.S.The Adobo Chronicles has learned that Google has hit a snag and plateau in terms of the marketing of its much-ballyhooed product, the Google Glass. “Obviously, we needed a recognizable and controversial face to model our product, and what could be a better choice than Snowden,” said Google CEO Larry Page. “He’s also easy on the eyes, and the Google Glass fits perfectly on the well-defined contours of his face,” Page added.Analysts, however, suspect that having Mr. Snowden be the model for the Google Glass is just a front, and that Google’s real intention is to make Snowden the chief of its Internet Surveillance Department which would monitor any secret or unauthorized intrusion by the N.S.A. into Google’s data system.
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https://adobochronicles.com/2014/01/03/google-trying-to-court-fugitive-edward-snowden/#comments
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ASIAN MAYORS DUEL OVER NEW BAY BRIDGE
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['Pol Pinoy']
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29/08/2016 0:00
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As crews from Caltrans battle against time to ensure the timely opening of the new eastern span of the Bay Bridge the day after Labor Day, the Asian mayors of San Francisco and Oakland are engaged in a rhetorical duel over the name of the new structure.Oakland mayor Jean Quan wants the new span to be named the Oakland Bay Bridge while San Francisco mayor Ed Lee insists it should be called the San Francisco Bay Bridge. Quan argues that the new span sits on the eastern side of the Oakland City and Alameda County line, but Lee says that the tower of the new bridge casts its shadow over the western side, right by Yerba Buena Island which is part of the City and County of San Francisco.Quan said that Oakland needs a landmark to help its tourism image. “San Francisco already has the iconic Golden Gate Bridge, ” Quan said , ” so I hope Lee would not be so greedy to claim the new Bay Bridge span as well.”To settle the issue, two “Browns” are mediating. California Governor Jerry Brown proposed a public debate between the two Asian Mayors and former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown has volunteered to be the judge.Both mayors have tentatively agreed to the debate.
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Adobo Chronicles
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DEMAND FOR ‘LUMPIA’ AND ‘ADOBO’ SURGES IN THE U.S., CANADA
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['Pol Pinoy']
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1/5/2017 0:00
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Cris Comerford, our executive chef at the White House,” he added. Obama then proceeded to say that he and his family in the White House “enjoy the occasional lumpia and adobo.”Comerford is the first woman and first person from an ethnic minority to become a White House executive chef.It looks like the prediction of Andrew Zimmern, host of “Bizarre Foods” on the Travel Channel is finally coming to fruition. Sometime last year, Zimmern said that Filipino food “is going to be the next big thing.”When asked by reporters if The Adobo Chronicles is on the list of what he reads on a regular basis, Obama simply winked his eye and said, “No comment.”
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2014/05/01/demand-for-lumpia-and-adobo-surges-in-the-u-s-canada/
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Is Vice Ganda choosing Duterte?
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2016-04-25 00:23:06+08:00
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During the final presidential debate hosted by ABS-CBN, it is not just the ordinary citizens were following the last face-face of the candidates held in Pangasinan. Celebrities were also tweeting their opinions.One of those who joined the twitter war for #PiliPinasDebates was the Showtime host and comedian Vice Ganda.On issues about contractualization, each candidate did answer and share their own versions of how to deal with ENDO or the 5-month traditional hiring for employees to avoid regularizations.Vice Ganda tweeted and left a challenging questions to the candidates that somehow gives a hint that he is siding Duterte.The unkabogable comedian is referring to the senators and Vice President. That means his tweet is against Sen.Grace Poe, Sen.Santiago,and ex-senator Mar Roxas and VP Binay. Duterte has never been in the senate.Vice Ganda, known for being a political minded celebrity, has never expressed his own presidential candidate. He hasn’t endorsed one also on TV. So the question remains a question. Will he vote for Duterte? Let’s see.|ALAN SUAREZYour thoughts? Please leave your comments below!
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http://duterte.today/vice-ganda-choosing-duterte/
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DONALD TRUMP’S TOP FIVE PRIORITIES FOR DEPORTATION
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['Pol Pinoy']
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24/08/2018 0:00
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Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump is dead serious about his recently-announced immigration policy, and he is not waiting until he gets elected.Trump’s policy includes the building a a great wall along the entire stretch of the southern border with Mexico, deporting all the estimated 11 Million undocumented immigrants now living in the U.S., and amending the constitutional provision for birthright citizenship.Speaking with reporters at the Trump hotel in Las Vegas, the real estate mogul revealed a list of the 5 top priorities that he wants to be deported immediately:Senator Ted Cruz, also a Republican presidential candidate, who was born in Canada Governor Bobby ‘Piyush’ Jindal, another Republican presidential candidate, who was born in the U.S. to a mother who was at the time not a U.S. citizen Republican presidential candidate Jeb Bush, who claimed in his Texas voter registration that he was Latino Jose Antonio Vargas, Pulitzer prize winner and self-identified undocumented immigrant from the Philippines The twin cubs recently born to a giant panda loaned by the Chinese government to the National Zoo in Washington, D.C.“I hate rhetoric,” Trump said, “let’s get serious in protecting our borders and get these undocumented folks out of here!”
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https://adobochronicles.com/2015/08/24/donald-trumps-top-five-priorities-for-deportation/?share=email
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YAHOO! ABANDONS NEW LOGO SEARCH, CHANGES NAME INSTEAD
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['Pol Pinoy']
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16/08/2016 0:00
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In recent weeks, Yahoo!, the popular Silicon Valley web portal search engine, has created a huge buzz in the Internet world when it announced it was changing the look of its company logo. It has been posting a different font type of its logo each day, culminating with the revelation of the final, chosen look come September. It dubbed its logo event “30 Days of Change.”However, in an emergency meeting today by its board of directors, Yahoo! decided to abandon its new logo search and instead announced a change in company name. Majority of its directors expressed concern about the increasing threat from a relatively new competitor, Ask.com.The directors said that in order to ensure the longetivity of the company, it has to be ready at all times to make radical changes to keep up with the competition. They admitted that the name “Ask.com” was more catchy and sexy than “Yahoo” which is not even a real word.After the meeting, the directors revealed the company’s new name which will take effect immediately: Yeah Who?
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2013/08/16/yahoo-abandons-new-logo-search-changes-name-instead/
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Duterte wants DOT Secretary Wanda Teo to resign immediately – report
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2018-05-07 20:23:56+08:00
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According to reports, President Rodrigo Duterte was so angry after hearing about the Department of Tourism(DOT)-Bitag Media Unlimited Inc.(BMU) advertisement deal scandal that he ordered the immediate resignation of Secretary Wanda Tulfo-Teo.Politiko reported in their May 7 article that Duterte was allegedly pushing to remove the tourism secretary in his cabinet team because of the conflict of interests which involved her siblings, Ben Tulfo and her husband Roberto.“Duterte has reportedly asked for Teo to submit her letter of resignation.” the report said.Attorney Ferdinand Topacio said to the press that they would voluntarily return the P60 million pesos received by BMU from DOT, however if the report are true, it would not still save Teo from being ousted as tourism secretary.“‘Kung hindi man mabawi, kasi nasweldo na ‘yun, nagamit na sa production, mag-aambag-ambag na lang kaming magkakapatid para hindi na lang magkaroon ng kahihiyan,'” Attorney Topacio said in a radio interview.Amid the controversy, Roberto Teo also voluntarily resigned as board of director of Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA).Another report also said that Presidential Communications Operations Office Secretary Martin Andanar allegedly received some profanity-laced sermon from Duterte.Andanar has been asked by Special Assistant Christopher Bong Go to explain how BMU received an ad deal from DOT.Secretary Andanar is not yet confirming if the news report is true.After Commission on Audit (COA) flagged the ad deal between BMU and DOT, Erwin Tulfo and Ben Tulfo slammed several officials, media companies and accused them of destroying their reputation.Palace said that the President quickly ordered an investigation over the ad deal.President Duterte repeatedly said that he would not hesitate to fire government officials if they showed even a “hint of corruption”.
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https://pinoytrending.altervista.org/duterte-wants-dot-secretary-wanda-teo-resign-immediately-report/
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Netizens to media companies: Noong Yolanda sa Luzon at Visayas may pagawa pa kayo ng t-shirt, ngayong mga muslim sa Mindanao ang biktima wala kayong pakialam
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2017-05-30 05:08:08+08:00
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A netizen expressed her disappointment to the media companies which even didn’t made a cause for the Marawi City Victims, while they were active in helping the victims of Yolanda and other calamities in Luzon and Visayas.In a lengthy post, Rashmiah Lovely Dipatuan-Ampuan, a muslim and Engineer works at Provincial Government of Lanao Del Sur expressed opinion on social media how the media companies like GMA and ABS-CBN ignored the Marawi City Crisis which she labeled as ‘utmost calamity’.She even claimed that the residence of Marawi City didn’t received any help or words of encouragement from the media companies, not like what they did to the victims of Yolanda, Sendong and other natural calamities that struck in Luzon and Visayas.Rashmiah said that the media companies was only selective in helping people and doesn’t even care about the victims of Marawi City crisis who are mostly Muslim.She said that the situation in Marawi City is worst than any natural calamities, because war can’t be ended immediately.In her post, she reminded the people that not all Muslims are terrorist and not all Christians are holy.Rashmiah and her family fled Marawi City because of the war between Maute Terrorist Group and Government forces.She believes that most of the victims of discrimination in the Philippines are the Muslim in Mindanao and she realized it when the Crisis in Marawi happened.This is the whole post of Rashmia Lovely Dipatuan-Ampuan:Nung sendong, yolanda, earthquake sa visayas and luzon panay ang flash sa tv ng mga tv stations like #abscbn#gma, may pagawa pa cla ng mga tshirt to show their support and sympathy. May pa #lingkodkapamilya pa sila. Ngaun kami mga muslim ang nasa calamity sukdulang calamity dahil umabot kmi sa #martialLaw ni wala kami naririnig na tulong galing sa inyo. Palibhasa wala sa puso nyo ang tulungan kaming mga #muslim. Namimili po kayo ng tinutulungan. Buong pamilya na nakatira sa marawi ang lumikas para takasan ang gyera, ano ba naman kung tumulong kau? Hnd yan mababawas sa billion pesos na kinikita nyo na tinatangkilik din namin kahit papaano. #kapamilya saan na ang pinangako nyo na pamilya tayong pilipino? #kapuso saan na ang puso nyo para sa masa? Libo libong tao ang nangangailangan ng tulong nyo. Libo libong pamilya ang nangangailangan ng simpatya nyo. Buti pa ang natural calamity lumilipas pero itong gyera sa amin panahon lng ang makakapag sabi kung kelan matatapos at kung kelan hnd na masusundan. Maging fair naman po kayo. Hnd po namin kagustuhan ang nangyayari ngaun, hnd po madali na lisanin ang tahanan na pinaghirapan po namin at kung alam nyo lng po kung gano kasakit na lumikas ka na at lahat nawala na sau ang lahat pero walng tumutulong ang masaklap dinidiskrimina ka pa. Hnd po lahat ng #muslim terorista at hnd po lahat ng #christian ay banal. Saan na ang mga mayayamang mahabagin ng bansang to??? #prayformarawiAfter the deadly Typhoon Yolanda struck the provinces in Luzon and Mindanao, media companies like ABS-CBN and GMA quickly launched a cause like “Tulong na Tabang na” and “Tibay ng Pusong Pilipino” to help the victims of the natural calamity by selling it to the concerned citizens who wanted to donate.Rashmiah saw herself and her family as victims of racial discrimination in the Philippines because they didn’t got the same attention that attained by the people of Luzon and Visayas during calamities.Racial discrimination is also the reason why there’s an uprising in Mindanao because some of the Mindanaoans saw that the Philippines is only controlled by the ‘Imperial Manila’Last week, Marawi City turned to a ghost town and war zone when the Marawi Terrorist Group attacked the city and tried to establish a Islamic State there.
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WHAT IF DAVID BECKHAM CAME TO TOWN AND NOBODY KNEW WHO HE WAS?
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['Pol Pinoy']
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13/02/2017 0:00
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David Beckham may be the hottest and most famous man in the world of soccer, but apparently no one in Tacloban City, Philippines knows who he is.Beckham is scheduled to spend Valentine’s Day in this Typhoon Haiyan-ravaged city in Central Philippines as part of a United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) effort to focus world attention on the plight of children and others whose lives were devastated by the most powerful typhoon to make landfall.Ten out of ten local residents interviewed by The Adobo Chronicles had no clue on who Beckham was. Asked to venture a guess after being shown a photograph of Beckham, responses ranged from “Prime Minister of Great Britain” to “Vice President of the United States” to “the next James Bond.” Ironically, when a photo of Beckham’s wife was shown even to little kids, they were quick to answer, “Victoria, the Spice girl.”Soccer or for that matter, football, is not a sport widely played in the Philippines, unlike basketball. There is a make-shift basketball court in every corner in many Philippine neighborhoods. Ask Filipinos to name their favorite international basketball star and you will immediately get responses like Michael Jordan, Lebron James, Magic Johnson, Kobe Bryant, and yes, Dennis Rodman.
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https://adobochronicles.com/2014/02/13/what-if-david-beckham-came-to-town-and-nobody-knew-who-he-was/?share=email
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KRIS AQUINO DENIES SHE IS RUNNING FOR PHILIPPINE VICE PRESIDENT IN 2016, BUT…
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['Pol Pinoy']
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28/03/2017 0:00
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Kris Aquino, sister of Philippine President NoyNoy Aquino, has denied rumors that she is planning to run for vice president in 2016. The television host made the denial during her show where co-host Boy Abunda asked her to categorically state, under oath and with her hand resting on a bible, whether or not she has intentions to become the country’s next vice president. “Postively, not true. Walang basis for lahat ng (all the) rumors about this,” Aquino responded in her trademark Taglish (Tagalog-English). “You know me well, Boy,” she added, “I come from a very religious pamilya (family), and I cannot lie under oath or with my hand on top of this bible. I am not planning, and will not run para sa (for) position of VP.” But I am running for president!” Minutes after she made the statement on her TV show, a Facebook page was established by her fans and supporters – ‘Kris Aquino For President’ – and received 1,000 “likes” in the first five minutes.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2014/03/28/kris-aquino-denies-she-is-running-for-philippine-vice-president-in-2016-but/?share=email
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President Trump Announces First 16 Spots For White House Press Briefing Room
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['Pol Pinoy']
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22/01/2017 0:00
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While President Donald Trump announced that the White House Press Briefing Room will remain at its current location — The James S. Brady Room in the West Wing — he said he gets to pick which reporters and news outlets will occupy each of the 49 seats.In past administrations, it is the White House Correspondents Association that assigns all of those spots and determines the seating arrangement.Today, White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer released the first 16 spots personally chosen by Trump. He hinted that CNN and SNL will definitely not be given seats.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2017/01/22/president-trump-announces-first-16-spots-for-white-house-press-briefing-room/?share=email
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President Duterte revealed Senator De Lima receiving drug money from drug lords
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2016-08-17 19:04:28+08:00
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President Duterte gave another shocking revelation on Wednesday after he revealed a female senator who allegedly receive drug money from the drug lords and having an affair with her driver.He also said that the Senator who attacked him during the campaign period is also founding a house of her lover who also founded by drug money.The President didn’t reveal in that speech who is the Senator that he mentioned.But after his speech in Camp Crame, he revealed the name of the Senator that attacking him since the campaign period when he was asked by the Media in NAIA.“I can. Because it’s part of my duty. Okay naman ako (I’m okay with that). You want to know the name? De Lima.” Duterte said in a news briefing at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport.President Duterte thought that Sen. De Lima is only doing her job as a protector of Human Rights.Senator De Lima said that Duterte’s revelation is very foul and he must double checked all the information that he received.Netizens reacted to this revelation, some of them are very happy that the President is facing even a Senator who can impeach him.Senator De Lima is one of the top critics of President Rodrigo Duterte’s campaign against drugs.
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Pinoytrending Altervista
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https://pinoytrending.altervista.org/president-duterte-revealed-senator-de-lima-receiving-drug-money-drug/
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If You Live In The Philippines, Here’s How To Protect Your Computer From WannaCry Virus
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['Pol Pinoy']
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13/05/2017 0:00
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WannaCry virus is a ransomware program targeting Microsoft Windows that has recently infected over 230,000 computers in 99 countries, demanding ransom payments in bitcoin in 28 languages.If you live in the Philippines, here’s how you can protect your computers from the data-damaging virus:Do not open emails from Leni Robredo, Jim Paredes, Cynthia Patag, Raissa Robles, Maria Ressa, Atty. Jesus Falcis or Agot Isidro.Refrain from getting your online news from ABS-CBN, Inquirer or Rappler, TIME, or New York Times.Be cautious when clicking on links from Winnie Monsod , Chito Gascon or Georgina Hernandez.If you see phrases on your emails or social media accounts such as ‘UN Rapporteur,’ ‘frailties of a woman,’ or ‘na ano lang,’ delete them right away. They contain the dreaded virus.Be very afraid when a yellow flip flop icon appears on your Facebook, Twitter or Instagram accounts. Your computer has been compromised. See an IT immediately.Always stick to Adobo Chronicles, PCOO, Manila Times except the column of Kit Tatad, and the pro-Duterte Trollerati for up-to-date, unbiased and accurate news and information.Spead this warning widely to your friends, family and networks. You’re welcome!
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2017/05/13/if-you-live-in-the-philippines-heres-how-to-protect-your-computer-from-wanna-cry-virus/?share=email
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How Much Is President Aquino Leaving The National Treasury?
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['Pol Pinoy']
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24/05/2016 0:00
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(Philippine President NoyNoy Aquino — who revels in touting his administration’s so-called accomplishments –said yesterday that he is ending his 6-year term with P164.33 billion ($3.57 billion) in the national treasury, thanks to dividends remitted by government-owned and -controlled corporations (GOCC).“My promise to our boss: I will leave this country in a totally different situation from what I came upon,” Mr. Aquino said during the 2016 GOCC Dividends Day at Malacañang.What Mr. Aquino forgot to say in his speech was that the Philippines’ external debt now stands at $77.47 billion, according to the Banko Sentral Ng Pilipinas (Central Bank of the Philippines).So, even without the use of an electronic calculator, Filipinos know that between the country’s external debt and the GOCC funds, the national treasurer is in the negative. Minus $73.9 to be exact.Definitely, Mr. Aquino is leaving the Philippines in a totally different situation from what he came upon.And that’s just as far as the national treasury in concerned.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2016/05/24/how-much-is-president-aquino-leaving-the-national-treasury/
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PHILIPPINES TO IMPORT 24K GOLD WHEELCHAIRS FOR ITS HIGH-PROFILE JAIL INMATES
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['Pol Pinoy']
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11/7/2017 0:00
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suddenly become ill upon their arrest, requiring them to be hospitalized and treated for their ailment. Arroyo is under hospital arrest for corruption and plunder while she was in office, while Enrile, Revilla and Napoles have all been named in the pork barrel scandal currently being prosecuted by the Philippine Ombudsman. Also arrested in the pork barrel scam was Gigi Reyes, Enrile’s former chief of staff. Reyes immediately fell ill after her arrest and was transferred to a local hospital.To cope with the increasing need for mobility among these famous inmates, the government of President NoyNoy Aquino has entered into an import agreement with a foreign manufacturer of wheelchairs. Not just ordinary wheelchairs, but gold wheelchairs.The 24-karat-gold wheelchairs were designed by Ken Borochov (see photo), the same artist who designed the gold wheelchair of Lady Gaga when the famous singer had a hip surgery earlier this year. Borochov says that 1.5 ounces of gold were plated on each chair and that his idea was to make them look like thrones. Certainly fit for queens, divas and privileged politicians.The wheelchairs will be paid for from left over pork barrel funds now in the custody of Malacanang, the presidential palace.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2014/07/11/philippines-to-import-24k-gold-wheelchairs-for-its-high-profile-jail-inmates/
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AMERICANS STUNNED TO LEARN THAT PRESIDENT OBAMA HAS A WHITE PRESS SECRETARY
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['Pol Pinoy']
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22/07/2017 0:00
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Americans were stunned to learn today that its first Black president, Barack Obama has a white press secretary.The revelation came in a photo released today by Business Insider, a US business and technology news website based in New York City. The photo showed press secretary Josh Earnest in a heated exchange with White House reporters over the issue of anonymous sources. The photo headline read, “White Press Secretary Faces Reporter Revolt After Criticizing Media At Briefing.”“I always assumed that Obama’s press secretary was African American,” said an Obama supporter. “Reading today’s headline about the “White Press Secretary” came as a total shock to me.”The White House declined to issue a statement saying that it does not comment on personnel issues.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2014/07/22/americans-stunned-to-learn-that-president-obama-has-a-white-press-secretary/#respond
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Philippine Politics: Mar Roxas Sheds Yellow T-Shirt In Favor Of Batman Suit
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['Pol Pinoy']
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24/04/2016 0:00
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“It’s not important how you came into this world. What’s important is what you did with your life.” With these words, former Interior Secretary Mar Roxas shed the signature yellow -t-shirt of the Liberal Party and donned a Batman suit.Roxas’ statement came during last night’s third and final Philippine presidential debate after fellow candidate Miriam Defensor-Santiago questioned him about being elitist.Roxas’ new image is a last-ditch attempt to appeal to Filipino voters who will troop to the polls on May 9 to elect their next president.Since the start of the presidential campaign period, Roxas has been trailing behind revials Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte, Senator Grace Poe and Vice President Jejomar Binay.The Roxas campaign has acknowledged that the party’s “Daang Matuwid” message has not resonated among Filipino voters who have been clamoring for a radical change in their economic life and personal security as well as an end to continued government corruption.By portraying himself as a superhero out to save the Philippines from “the gates of hell,” Roxas hopes to play catch up with the frontrunners in the presidential race. President Aquino’s ‘anointed one’ says that in the remaining days of the campaign, he will focus on earning the trust and support of the country’s young voters and comic book fans.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2016/04/24/philippine-politics-mar-roxas-sheds-yellow-t-shirt-in-favor-of-batman-suit/
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New survey shows unstoppable Duterte’s high rating
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2017-07-07 13:36:38+08:00
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Malacañang on Friday said the ‘record high’ performance rating of President Rodrigo Duterte at the latest Social Weather Stations survey showed that a large majority of Filipinos supported the President’s actions following the rebellion in Marawi.“The survey result is a clear indication of the growing confidence in the Chief Executive and his performance as the country’s leader. The data collection concluded a month after PRRD placed the whole island of Mindanao under martial law shows tacit public support to the President’s action following the rebellion in Marawi,” Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella said during the Mindanao Hour press briefing in Malacañang.The Palace official said the show of public support further encourages the government in its efforts to clear Marawi City of remaining militants and hasten its rehabilitation to bring normalcy in the region.“This positive acknowledgement of the Filipino people further motivates the administration to work for the restoration of normalcy in Marawi and to start its rehabilitation as well as bring a comfortable life for all Filipinos, including Muslim Filipinos,” Abella said.In the latest SWS survey findings released Friday, President Duterte got a net satisfaction rating of +66, a new personal record high for Duterte after one year in office.This is three points higher than the +63 net satisfaction rating that the President got in the first quarter of the year.The opinion poll conducted June 23-26 showed that 78 percent of respondents were satisfied with the President’s performance compared to 12 percent dissatisfied and 10 percent undecided.The survey was conducted one month after President Duterte placed the entire Mindanao under martial law and suspended the privilege of the writ of habeas corpus in the region after the Islamic-State-inspired Maute group, aided by foreign Islamist fighters and local extremists, laid siege to Marawi City in an attempt to establish an IS ‘wilayat’ or province in the capital of Lanao del Sur.According to the SWS, the new record high rating was buoyed by increases in the Visayas and Luzon areas outside Metro Manila.President Duterte’s net satisfaction rating rose by 11 points to an “excellent” +73 in the Visayas, from the “very good” +62 in March.It stayed “very good” in “Balance Luzon”, rising seven points to +58 from +51.Net rating in Mindanao stayed at “excellent” although it dropped 12 points to +75 from +87.Meanwhile, the President’s net rating in Metro Manila stayed “very good” at +63 from +64 in March.Across socioeconomic classes, net satisfaction rating remained “very good.”Duterte’s net satisfaction rating was highest among class E respondents at +67, up seven points from the +60 last March.Net satisfaction also rose to by three points among ABC respondents at +59 from +56, while net rating among class D respondents rose by two point at +66 from +64 in March. (PNA)
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Duterte Daily Stories
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http://duterte.today/new-survey-shows-unstoppable-dutertes-high-rating/
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NATIONAL COSTUME POLL: GIANT WEDDING CAKE OR CHANDELIER?
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['Pol Pinoy']
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18/12/2017 0:00
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Of course, it’s all a matter of perspective, preference or fashion sense. It seems like the Philippines continues to grapple with the appropriate national costume that its candidate to the annual Miss Universe pageant should wear.Last year was a giant cake. This year, it’s a capiz chandelier hanging from a coral reef, or is it a mermaid dressed in some hand-woven placemat.Well, to settle it all, we’re conducting a poll. Let us know what you think. Vote.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2015/12/18/national-costume-poll-giant-wedding-cake-or-chandelier/?share=email
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BROADCAST JOURNALIST KORINA SANCHEZ PROUD OF ‘LAGLAG BALA’ SCHEME AT MANILA’S INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
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['Pol Pinoy']
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31/10/2017 0:00
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Broadcast journalist Korina Sanchez, wife of presidential candidate Mar Roxas, says she is very proud about the laglag bala scheme that has tainted not only the reputation of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), but that of Philippine tourism as a whole.The scheme involves the arrest of airline passengers allegedly found to be keeping bullets in their luggage. It is suspected that the bullets are “planted” by airport personnel as a way of extorting money from unsuspecting passengers.In a statement yesterday, Sanchez even suggested to the international magazine National Geographic to feature the scheme as well as NAIA in one of its future editions. “This way, the world can truly appreciate the heroic efforts of the Philippine government to ensure the utmost security of passengers flying into and out of Manila. She went as far as to suggest a title for the feature article on NAIA: “World’s Best Bullet-Detecting Airport.”Sanchez is no stranger to controversial on-air and off-air comments. She once clashed with CNN anchor Anderson Cooper, accusing him of not knowing what he as talking about in his live coverage of the devastation brought about by Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan).She also commented in a live broadcast that she hoped an impending typhoon (Ruby) about to hit the the Philippines would veer towards Japan instead.If her husband is elected president, Sanchez will surely be a First Lady with a lot to say.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2015/10/31/broadcast-journalist-korina-sanchez-proud-of-laglag-bala-scheme-at-manilas-international-airport/
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REPUBLICAN PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE MIKE HUCKABEE FACES JAIL TIME FOR MOCKERY OF THE COURT
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['Pol Pinoy']
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8/9/2018 0:00
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Standing beside Rowan County clerk Kim Davis today, Republican presidential candidate Mike Huckabee accused the courts of “making a law out of thin air and punishing people for not obeying something that is not even a law.”Huckabee’s statement came just minutes after Davis was released from county jail. She was imprisoned for contempt of court, refusing to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples.“If somebody needs to go to jail, I’m willing to go in [Kim Davis’] place,” Huckabee said.Be careful what you wish for.Huckabee now faces possible jail time for mocking the court system which he says is “criminalizing the Christian faith.”There has been a precedent of jail time for mockery in the United States. An Ohio man, William Bailey, was sentenced in 2012 to one month in jail for mockery of a young girl with cerebral palsy in a bus stop.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2015/09/08/republican-presidential-candidate-mike-huckabee-faces-jail-time-for-mockery-of-the-court/?share=email
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LOOK: Leni accepts honorary doctorate degree
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2017-04-19 21:51:28+08:00
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Ow, that was fast. Faster than the thief in the night. While President Duterte refused to accept same award from University of the Philippines, Leni grabs the moment and did something similar because she thought she deserved it more than Digong.Mike Acebedo Lopez writes:She’s Fast, I’m FuriousPucha. Didn’t I just post about Leni getting the honoris causa when we wake up tomorrow? It was a joke. Well, apparently I was right, nagdilang-anghel ako, but not tomorrow… today! Like, OMG.Di na pala kailangang matulog, sadyang mabilis si Aling Leni sa pagpa-pogi points. A stark contrast to President Duterte who has shunned awards since he was Mayor.Thanks to my very reliable source who emailed me these photos right away as soon as he saw my post/joke about Leni and stealing the honorary doctorate degree like she did the vice presidency.FakeVP received the Doctor of Humanities Honoris Causa during the 70th Commencement Exercises at the University of Saint Anthony at San Miguel, Iriga City, Camarines Sur today, Arpil 19, 2017.(PS: Posted this almost an hour before Leni’s official page did. May mole sa team ni Leni. haha Deep penetration agent.)#Ambilis #ThatWasFast #Ampucha #DiNaKailanganMatulog#FastAndFurious Click and Watch the video belowYour thought on this? Leave your comments below.
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Duterte Daily Stories
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http://duterte.today/look-leni-accepts-honorary-doctorate-degree/
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LOOK:Netizens questions why #CocoyGate didn’t catches the attention of mainstream media despite of being extremely viral
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2017-10-02 05:41:59+08:00
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Is there a news blackout on the #CocoyGate issue?It’s already two days since the #CocoyDayao expose was released by Pro-Duterte blogger Rj “Thinking Pinoy” Nieto in his Facebook page.But despite of being extremely viral, no other media outlet tried to cover the expose, just like how the media almost ignored the expose of Pro-Duterte blogger Sass Rogando Sasot about the #LeniLeaks.Netizens and Rj Nieto itself, questioned the silence of the mainstream media on the issue of Cocoy Dayao who allegedly owned several anti-Duterte websites including SilentNoMorePh which lambasted seven senators and called Senate Majority Leader Tito Sotto a ‘rapist’Because of this, Nieto itself think that there’s a ‘Mafia Code of Ometra’ in social media.What is Code of Ometra? It’s a mafia code synonymous to ‘silence’According to Nieto, his article already reached 34,000 shares, millions of engagement but despite of the success of his expose, no other media outlet covered the #CocoyGate.He even tried to search on Google, if there’s news report about #CocoyGate, we also tried to search it on Google but as of writing, no article about Cocoy Dayao was published by mainstream media.“Is there a some sort of Code of Omerta, a code of silence, among decision-makers in mainstream media? Are they under the payroll of whoever may be behind the anti-administration propaganda machine? Or have they simply forgotten their duty to the Filipino People because they got outscooped by those whom they have too little respect for?” Nieto said in his post.“Or worse, do they simply lack even the simplest of web sleuthing akills despite their years “journalistic training?” he added.He believes that this practice of the mainstream media in ignoring what the netizens wanted to read made the rise of the independent bloggers on social media.Even Mocha Uson, published a video calling the attention of the mainstream media to write something about Cocoy Dayao.“Ilang araw na nakalipas deadma pa din ang MEDIA sa expose ni Sass At Rj patungkol kay Cocoy Dayao kahit ito ay trending pa sa FB. Anyare?” Mocha Uson said in her post.Several netizens, shared the post of Nieto to the mainstream media by putting it to their comments, hoping that it would catch the attention of the media.But despite of this efforts, no other mainstream media outlet dared to write about Cocoy Dayao.We also visited the Facebook page of Dayao and three days after the expose, the former PCOO web consultant did not released any statement on the accusations of Nieto against him.Several disappointed netizens expressed their thoughts on social media and criticized the mainstream media for ignoring the expose of Nieto.According to Netizen Rodel Fernandez, the expose is not considered a ‘news’ to the mainstream media because it does not serve their purpose.“it’s not news to them if it does not serve their purpose – plain & simple. and they have no duty to the filipino people only to their masters.” Fernandez said.Netizen Rei Evalle, expressed his anger towards the mainstream media because he believes that the expose about Cocoy Dayao is newsworthy, but despite of that it was still ignored.“ABS-CBN News GMA News CNN Philippines mga p*** kayo.. eto newsworthy oh. nagpapakalat ng fake news si cocoy dayao bakit ayaw nyo ibalita? bayad kasi..dapat araw arawin natin yang cocoy dayao para maikalat sa lahat ng pilipino na wala kwenta media natin.” Evalle said.Netizen Gracey Malejana said in his comment that she completely loss her trust to the mainstream, because they allegedly prioritizing the jokes of the President while important topics like #CocoyDayao expose was being ignored by the media.“Oo nga ngayon ko lang din napansin. Kung sa mainstream media yan wala pang segundo pinagpyestahan na yan, Ultimong joke ng president hindi nila titigilan. I have compeletely lost my faith in ABS-CBN News so mejo nagswitch ako sa GMA News now i realized im am wrong for believing na “Walang kinikilingan” ang GMA. They are all the same paid and ally of the fake stupid yellow. Kahit ang parents ko inuurge ko wag na manood ng TV Patrol at ng 24 oras na yan dahil wala na kong tiwala na totoo pa binabalita nila. Puro staged at scripted. Magmovie nalang sila mas may katuturan pa.” Malejano said.These are the other posts of the netizens:
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https://pinoytrending.altervista.org/netizen-questions-cocoygate-didnt-catches-attention-mainstream-media-despite-extremely-viral/
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Mocha Uson will resign as MTRCB Board Member
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2017-02-18 00:31:58+08:00
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Blogger and Artist Mocha Uson planned to resign as Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) board member, she announced on Friday.Ms. Uson planned to resign because she discovered that some board members of MTRCB allegedly letting several TV Shows to play obscene parts that not suitable for young audiences.During her live video, she explained that some TV Networks were abusing the privilege of the “SPG” rating and already gone too far.Ms. Uson also said that most of the board members from MTRCB were not interested for a true change that’s why she was already tired of being a part of the board.“Hindi po ako kapit tuko sa posisyon na to…ngayon kung hindi talaga mangyayari ang pagbabago na to..dahil may mga taong ayaw ng pagbabago.. eh magreresign po tayo” Mocha Uson told her fans.She would talk to the chairman of MTRCB to brought up the issue and update her fans on her final decision.She asked for the support of the Netizens to defend their rights against the TV Networks who showing scenes that not suitable for their children.Mocha Uson was appointed as MTRCB Board Member on January 5 and she vowed to remove the “SPG” rating in TV Shows.
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Pinoytrending Altervista
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https://pinoytrending.altervista.org/mocha-resign-mtrcb-board-member/
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President Duterte cries after knowing that Inday-Sara Duterte loses two of her triplets
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2016-09-10 01:58:16+08:00
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President Duterte became emotional after being asked by a GMA journalist about the loss of two of Inday-Sara Duterte’s triplets.The President also admitted that he cried after he received the news that two of his three upcoming grandchildren’s heart were not beating anymore.“I went to the bathroom, I cried upon learning that Inday sara lost the 2 of the triplets” emotional President Duterte said to the press.Duterte was attending the ASEAN Summit in Lao PDR, when he received the sad news.The room in the Davao International Airport where the press conference happened suddenly became silent after the president revealed that his heart broke after the loss of his two upcoming grandchildren.The President understands that Davao City Mayor Inday-Sara must revealed her condition publicly because she is a public official.Three days ago, Davao City Inday-Sara Duterte revealed that President Duterte still don’t know what happened to her triplets.Netizens who watched the live press conference on Facebook also became emotional and teary eyed after seeing the reaction of the President while answering the question of the GMA correspondent.
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Pinoytrending Altervista
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https://pinoytrending.altervista.org/duterte-cries-knowing-two-inday-sara-dutertes-babies-dead/
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Leni Robredo Helps Raise Scholarship Funds For London School Of Economics
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['Pol Pinoy']
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7/4/2018 0:00
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Now it can be told. The real purpose of Philippine Vice President Leni Robredo in visiting the London School of Economics (LSE) was to help raise scholarship funds for derserving British students. The fundraising event was sponsored by the LSE Student Council which paid for Robredo’s airfare, accomodations and other travel expenses.Robredo’s speaking engagement was just an afterthought, a last-minute decision by LSE.The Adobo Chronicles has confirmed that Robredo helped raise a total of P3,650 or 50 pounds (GBP).The fundraising consisted of selling bowls of the famous Leni lugaw (rice porridge) to students and professors of the school.The LSE Student Council acknowledged that the fundraising event was a losing proposition from the beginning, but said it was going to just charge it to experience.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2018/04/07/leni-robredo-helps-raise-scholarship-funds-for-london-school-of-economics/
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Melania Trump’s Speechwriter Seeking Asylum In The Philippines
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['Pol Pinoy']
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19/07/2016 0:00
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The speechwriter for Melania Trump has applied for political asylum in the Philippines, sources close to the Republican National Committee have confirmed.The speechwriter was responsible for Melania’s speech at the opening night of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Ohio.Minutes after her speech extolling her husband Donald, it was alleged that portions of her speech were plagiarized from Michelle Obama’s 2008 speech during the Democratic National Convention.In his asylum application, the speechwriter (whose name was withheld for security reasons) said that he feared for his life in the U.S. after that embarrassing gaffe. He also maintains that he will no longer be able to find employment because of what happened.Philippine Senator Tito Sotto III, who himself was accused of plagiarizing Robert F. Kennedy in one of his speeches in congress, has agreed to sponsor the asylum application of Trump’s now ex-speechwriter. “I might even hire him as my own speechwriter,” Sotto said.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2016/07/19/melania-trumps-speechwriter-seeking-asylum-in-the-philippines/?share=email
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SAN FRANCISCO BOARD OF SUPERVISORS VOTES TO RESCIND GAY DESIGNATION FOR CASTRO STREET
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['Pol Pinoy']
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14/02/2018 0:00
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San Francisco’s Board of Supervisors has unanimously voted to strip Castro Street of its long-designation as the city’s gay district.The board decision came immediately after The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence announced that they have voted to suspend production of Pink Saturday, the annual street party that occurs on the eve of the Pride parade.Concerns about safety have dogged the street festival, which draws thousands upon thousands of people each year. Similar concerns have previously led the city to cancel the annual Halloween party in the Castro.“Now that two of the street festivals have been cancelled, there remains no reason to keep Castro’s gay designation, ” Supervisor Scott Wiener said. Wiener represents the Castro on the Board.Wiener also announced that he will seek a board vote to permanently close the annual Castro Street Fair held in October.The Washington, D.C.-based Human Rights Campaign (HRC) has protested the action by the Board of Supervisors, saying that it jeopardizes the advocacy group’s profitable business in the area. HRC maintains a retail store on Castro Street, selling t-shirts, gifts and paraphernalia bearing its equal sign logo.There are rumors that LGBT activists will propose transferring the gay designation to the South of Market, site of the annual Folsom Street Fair.Starting this weekend, the giant rainbow flag at the corner of Castro and Market Streets will be flown at half-mast to mark the end of an era in San Francisco’s colorful but tumultuous gay history.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2015/02/14/san-francisco-board-of-supervisors-vote-to-rescind-gay-designation-for-castro-street/?share=email
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Will Filipinos be better off letting go of America?
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2016-09-11 12:28:49+00:00
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The recent bungled-journalism-ignited conflagration that almost led to a complete souring (if not severing) of ties between two close long-standing Pacific allies has brought up another piece of the mosaic that makes up the vision of radical change that President Duterte has in mind for his country. It was as if in one fell swoop, President Duterte with a flaming “PI”-expletive-laced outburst could have brought all the many decades of partnership, trust and good will between the US and the Philippines crashing down.Yes, in theory that’s how easy geopolitics can take a wild turn these days. As they say in this gladiatorial arena, there are no permanent friends, just permanent interests.Intended or not, one thing is clear from the fallout of the recent circus. Duterte has greater regard for his own monkey-eating avian species than the high-flying American bald eagle, in stark contrast to all his predecessors. This reminds me of the book by David Platt “Radical: Taking Back Your Faith from the American Dream” whose front cover has a picture of a house turned upside down.As I mentioned in the past:Common Sense is simple. What you see typical Filipinos doing – just do the opposite.And that’s exactly what think-out-of-the-box Duterte is doing. We have seen how the Yellow Cult has all these many decades been following after Americans like a star-struck dog on a colonial-mentality leash. Our new president dares to be different by moving towards cutting the invisible umbilical cord that we as a nation had been surviving on.Action defines characterAs the Creed of Winners states (line 4): action defines character. What you really are deep within will show through what you do. And all that you see in Duterte’s behavior is but a reflection of the object of his allegiance. Duterte proves himself to be a true and bold nationalist, who is the least beholden to our erstwhile Aquiline-nosed colonizers.Consistent with what Duterte has set in his heart to accomplish under his watch, he had planned from the onset to chart a new course for this country – one that has the training wheels fully detached from our precariously wobbling bicycle. The following outlines his intention back when he just took office:Duterte to chart his own course on foreign policy, won’t rely on US – May 31, 2016“I will be charting a course on its own and will not be dependent on the United States,” Mr. Duterte told a news conference after presenting his Cabinet. His comments came hours after Chinese President Xi Jinping said that Beijing wants to deepen relations with Manila under the new Duterte administration, as both sides seek to reset bilateral ties strained by rising tensions over conflicting claims in the South China Sea. “A friendly, stable and sound China-Philippines relationship is in the fundamental interests of the two countries and their people,” said Mr. Xi in a congratulatory message to Mr. Duterte on Monday after his victory in the May 9 election was officially confirmed. “We hope the two sides can work together to bring bilateral relations back on a healthy track,” added Mr. Xi, according to a statement published on the website of China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Mr. Xi’s congratulatory message noted that the two countries had a long history of friendly exchanges and a deep traditional friendship.What’s the risk of losing America?This daring new course could be a huge risk for our disaster-prone country with just token national defense capability that has depended like lazy junkies for so long on the US as an overgrown infant still not fully weaned off of its mother’s milk. In a recent statement, Duterte says he is not a fan of the US, and vowed to steer an independent course and refrain from confronting territorial rival China.Can the Philippines survive on its own in shark-infested waters? Will distancing from the US (coming out of America’s protective umbrella) and getting closer to China be a greater advantage for the country? What do Filipinos have to lose on a future without Uncle Sam?What’s in it for America and the Philippines anyway?The biggest fundamental question really is: why do we even have to stick with America? What does America get out of the Philippines, and vice versa: a mutual defense treaty? – Do you really think Americans will risk their asses to defend Scarborough Shoal should the Chinese proceed to “invade Philippine-claimed territory” by turning it into another one of their artificial islands? We must be dreaming.America’s hegemony in the Pacific may appear to be a deterrent, but will it actually hold water in a real conflict that requires spilling American blood for Pinoy asses? Ask any American if a perceived stinking shithole like the Philippines is worth saving and you’ll get a frank answer. Remember how the West abandoned Rwanda at the height of their genocide?On the flip side, what can befriending China lead to? A removal of strain in the Spratlys with the building of new factories and railways across the nation, right? Like for a young man who realizes his next move after carefully studying the pros and cons table of all his prospects for a lifetime partner (maganda – check, mabait – check, matalino – check, mayaman – optional), the choice already appears to be glaringly obvious.Maybe it’s about time to get trained by our good ol’ Chinese brothers.
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https://www.getrealphilippines.com/2016/09/will-filipinos-better-off-letting-go-america/
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“Too Much Love Will Kill You?”LOOK: Jovit Baldivino’s ex-girlfriend reveals his real attitude behind camera
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2017-06-16 19:23:51+08:00
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Jovit Baldivino’s ex-girlfriend Shara Chavez shocked the social media after she revealed the real attitude of the artist on her lengthy post on her Facebook page.Previously, Jovit Baldivino has been the center of controversies nationwide after her girlfriend caught his live video together with another girl. The screenshot grabbed from the live video of the singer is now making rounds online.The singer immediately deleted the video after he was caught by his ex girlfriend. Chavez also deleted her post against her ex-boyfriend, but now she posted another message against Jovit Baldivino who allegedly womanize and allegedly became addicted to cockfighting.In her viral post, Chavez posted several photos and screenshots to show the real attitude of Jovit Baldivino as a boyfriend and a father to their child.Shara posted photos of Jovic Baldivino together with his fangirls, according to her she was shocked when she discovered that the two girls met the artist again on June 9 in Batangas.Baldivino even invited the relatives of his fangirls to have a lunch in San Luis, Batangas.After that, Jovic went to the house of his fan to have a Karaoke together.In another photo of Chavez, it showed the ‘closeness’ between her ex-boyfriend and one of his fangirls.“Hindi nyo din po ako masisi kung bigla ako sumabog sa post ko kasi punong puno na ako kay Idol[Jovit Baldivino]. Ang babae bago sumabog yan magtitiis yan ng mag titiis, kikimkimin lang lahat” Chavez said in her post.She also described her ex-boyfriend as a partner and a father to her followers on social media and how she left her friends just for Jovit:Paano nga ba si Jovit as a partner and a father? Nung una naging kami sabi nya na napakaseloso nya. iilang days pa lang namin nag away na agad kami kasi nagselos sya to think na may kasama lang kami non sa table na friends nong banda, wala ako kaimik imik non, magkatabi kami sa table, iniisip na pala nya na napakalikot daw ng mata ko. Haha baliw lang. pero nag uumpisa pa lang kami kaya sbi ko sa sarili ko ay ganon pala sya so hindi ako gagawa ng ikakaselos nya. Kinalimutan ko muna lahat ng friends ko.Chavez also narrated how Jovic destroyed their belongings in their apartment, a sign that there’s a problem with the artist’ attitude and temper.Nung buntis nga ako naalala ko, kahit wala sya trabaho iniiwanan nya lang ako palagi mag isa sa apartment, and nung minsang umalis ako sa apartment dhil wala nga ako kasama.. pag uwi ko taysan, bigla na lang ako naka received ako ng text kinabukasan galing sa landlady na ano daw ba nangyari sa unit namin kasi pakinig na pakinig pala nila basagan ng mga gamit. Nagulat ako kaya pinapuntahan ko agad sa kapatid ko and pagkita ko sa pics wasak na lahat ng gamit sa apartment. Ni elesi ng electricfan hindi nakaligtas. Katakot, akala ko hindi na kami magkakaayos nun pero ilang gabi lang nakikipagbalikan sya at sobrang nagpa awa nagawa lang dw yon dahil sa galit at wala ako sa bahay. E ikaw ba naman iwanan mag isa sa bahay samantalang sinamahan ko pa sya sa trabaho nya non sa Manila, nakauwi kami mga 11pm na. Nasa star toll pa lang kami may tumawag sa kanya na kung pd daw ba sya ng jamming. I told him na wag na alis bukas na lang kasi wala ako kasama sa bahay gabi na dn naman, pero tumuloy pa dn sya sabi ko pag umalis sya aalis dn ako ng bahay kesa maiwan mag isa ang buntis. Wala e, tumuloy pa dn si idol iniwan ako. Iyak ako ng iyak kila mama. Nagpasundo na lang ako kay papa sa Rosario byahe na jeep galing Lipa. Nakauwi sya mga 4am na kasi tinatawagan na nya ako na nasa bahay na at kanino daw ako lalaki sumama. Haha bilis din ng utak, palibhasa gawain. Ayon nagwala sa bahay wasak lahat gamit pati pinto ng durabox wasak. Haay.She also recounted how Baldivino promised that he would focus in his family after the birth of their child, but the artist did not do what he promised to his girlfriend.Chavez also said that Baldivino became addicted to cockfighting and always hanging out with their friends when she was pregnant.Sabi nya sakin paglabas daw ni baby magfofocus na daw sya sakin at sa bata. Kasi nung buntis ako, puro pagsasabong, barkada at pambababae pala ginawa. Sa sabong nauubos pera nyan. Lakas magpatalo. To the point na pang yosi ay nawawalan siya. Nakanta pa nga yan sa loob ng sabungan. At kada may show yan asahan nyo kinabukasan nasa sabungan. Ok lang sana magsabong paminsan minsan maiintindihan ko pero make sure areglado ang naka mo. Alam mo ba kung bakit pinipigilan kita magsabong? Kasi concern pa ako sa image mo. Makikita nila si Jovit sabungero pala. Lakas mamusta. Lately nga natuto ka na dn mag tari. Ikaw na mismo nagbibitaw ng manok. Haha adik sa sabong.Chavez also claimed that Jovit Baldivino did not support his child and she’s the one who works to sustain their daily needs.Alam nating dalawa na hindi ka nagsusustento sa anak mo. Hindi kita inobliga kasi I’m working. Sari saring raket na nga ako e, matustusan ko lang ang anak at sarili ko kase kung sayo aasa walang aasahan at ibabaoy mo pa pag nakapag abot ka. Wala kang kusa obligasyon mo sustentuhan ang bata. Hihingin pa sayo, simpleng gamit ng bata o pagkain gusto mo pa de resibo. Pero kung makapagpatalo ka sa sabungan libo libo balewala lang sayo.She also called her ex-boyfriend as a ‘irresponsible father’ to their child.Wala kang kwentang ama ng anak ko. Sabi mo nga sa mga interview non na focus ka kay baby hahaha tawang tawa ako na inis kasi gusto ko sbihn sa baby ba talaga o sa sabong. Ni isang beses hindi ka nakaranas magpalit ng diaper ng anak mo. Diring diri ka pa. Buhatin mo lang ilang minuto mamaya naglay na ngalay kana. Tska hindi ka nakapag stay 24 hours smin ng anak mo kahit wala kang trabaho. Ginagawa mo lang hotel ang bahay namin, uuwi ka lang pag tutulog na. Madaling araw na pinakamaaga na uwi siguro ay 12am pero kadalasan ay 3am na. Ang gising na nyan ay 11am tapos kakain lang tapos pauwi na ulit sa barkada. Daily routin nya yan. Sa sinasabi ng iba na baka bungangera daw ako parang hindi naman. Kasi ni minsan hindi kita pinag saaan ng ugali khit pikang pika na ko sayo at nasa akin lahat ng dahilan na bungangaan ka. Pag uuwi ka ng madaling araw pagbubuksan pa kita ng pinto kahit babago pa lang ako natulog syempre breastfeeding swerte na kung makatulog ng ilang oras. Swerte mo na nga at nagpapabreastfeed ako, tipid na tipid sa gatas kasi kung bibili ka pa ay aabutin lang ng gutom ang anak mo. Tapos pag dating mo, gusto mo lalaruin mo si Keya, e d syempre ang bata mawawala ang antok nyan, e si Shara hindi pa nakakatulog. Ako lang naman ang hirap pag nawala antok ng bata kasi ako pa dn magpapatulog sa kanya e. Ikaw, dadali ka ng tutulugan mo ako.Chavez also said in her open letter that Jovit wanted to portray her as a jealous person to his fans. She posted a screenshot of the conversation with her friend narrated how Jovic wanted to earn sympathy from his fans.In another post, Shara Chavez posted another girl allegedly linked to Jovit Baldivino she also posted the screenshot of the video chat with the mystery girl when the artist was in U.S last year.Chavez received the information from her friends.But despite of the mistake did by Jovit, Chavez still gave her ex-boyfriend a second chance.Chavez also revealed more shocking information about Jovit Baldivino, this is what said in the last part of her post:The post of Shara Chavez received thousands of shares and reactions from the netizens and they were shocked about the revelation of Jovit Baldivino’s ex-girlfriend.Baldivino’s success became an inspiration to many aspiring artist in the Philippines, but now many of his fans became disappointed to him after reading the open letter of Chavez.
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https://pinoytrending.altervista.org/jovit-baldivinos-ex-girlfriend-reveals-real-attitude-behind-camera/
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Miss Universe: Another Latina Loses Beauty Crown
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['Pol Pinoy']
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21/03/2016 0:00
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At the Miss Universe pageant, contestants are losing their crowns left and right. Or so it seems.In last year’s pageant, Miss Colombia Ariadna Gutierrez lost the crown to Miss Philippines Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach, after wearing it for about four minutes. Well, actually, the crown belonged to Wurtzbach. Pageant host Steve Harvey mistakenly announced Miss Philippines as the first runner-up and Miss Colombia as the winner.So Miss Colombia lost the crown by a mistake.Another Latina, 2016 Miss Universe Puerto Rico Kristhielee Caride, just lost her crown, not because of a mistake, but because of attitude. Bad attitude.The Boricua beauty queen was stripped of her title on Thursday for not wanting to participate in interviews or take photos.“I saw the damage that she was doing and the damage that she was doing to the organization,” said Desirée Lowry, the director of Miss Puerto Rico Universe, when announcing the organization’s decision to take away Caride’s crown.Caride, who represented Isabela, has been replaced by Brenda Jiménez, a current biology and sociology student from Aguadilla.So ladies, if you’re thinking of joining the Miss Universe pageant, make sure you have a good attitude. And be prepared for mistakes. Not yours, but by the pageant host.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2016/03/21/miss-universe-another-latina-loses-beauty-crown/#respond
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Presidential sister Jocelyn Duterte to VP Leni: puro ka dada, wala naman katuturan! buti pa buang may gamot”
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2016-12-14 00:31:12+08:00
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Jocelyn Duterte on December 9 criticized Vice President Leni Robredo who planned to led the opposition against President Duterte.The Presidential sister gave an advice to Leni to wake up because she believes that the Vice President was only used by the Liberal Party to clean their image. She warned the VP that someday her image would be tainted because of protecting the interest of her party.“Ms. Robredo, dimo mo pa rin ba ma gets na ginagamit ka lang ng mga yellowtards na “deodorant”!!!… Baka pagdating ng araw ikaw na ang mangagamoy” Duterte wrote.Duterte also expressed her disliked on the “all talk no action” of the Vice President and non-sense statement against the government where she belongs.“Sa ngayon puro ka dada, wala naman katuturan,haay buti pa buang may gamot, pero **** wala!” she added.Last week, Vice President Leni Robredo was barred to attend all the Cabinet Meeting that forced herself to resign as HUDCC Secretary. Now she’s planning to become the leader of the opposition so the ‘president would listen to them’.
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https://pinoytrending.altervista.org/presidential-sister-jocelyn-duterte-vp-leni-puro-ka-dada-wala-naman-katuturan-buti-pa-buang-may-gamot/
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Will The Real 2016 Person Of The Year Please Stand Up?
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['Pol Pinoy']
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3/1/2017 0:00
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They’re both 2016 Persons of the Year. They’re from different continents, controversial in different ways.One is famous, the other infamous (clue: look for the horn).Can you tell who’s who?
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2017/01/03/will-the-real-2016-person-of-the-year-please-stand-up/?share=email
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Palace reacts to NYTimes articles against Duterte
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2017-03-28 13:33:48+08:00
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Malacañang on Monday said the series of New York Times (NYT) articles on President Rodrigo Duterte is clearly a part of a well-funded demolition job mounted by certain groups that include politicians.“NYT’s very obvious demolition work flies in the face of the very high approval of PPRD enjoys. The newspaper tries to stir global outrage in a nation that welcomes its newfound peace and order,” Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella said in a statement.“One can only conclude that certain personalities and politicians have mounted a well-funded campaign utilizing hack writers and their ilk in their bid to oust President Duterte,” Abella said.The Palace official noted how in a span of one week, NYT has published three pieces about the President. CLICK TO WATCH VIDEO BELOWHe said the news feature “Becoming Duterte: The Making of a Philippine Strongman” narrated the rise to power of Duterte under the context of violence.Meanwhile, the editorial, “Accountability for Duterte,” with jailed mutineer and Magdalo Partylist Rep. Gary Alejano and Jude Sabio, lawyer of self-confessed assassin Edgar Matobato, mouthed unsubstantiated claims.The third was a video documentary, “When A President Says, “I’ll Kill You,” that zeroed in on the vigilante deaths that occurred under the present administration.But despite the obvious bid to malign the President and his administration, Abella said the government remains undaunted.“The Administration will not be deterred in fulfilling its promise of building a progressive and inclusive nation free from drugs, crimes and corruption. (PNA)
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http://duterte.today/palace-reacts-nytimes-articles-duterte/
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Supreme Court Orders Immediate Release Of Former Philippine President Arroyo, Belies Rumors About Another Former President
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['Pol Pinoy']
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19/07/2016 0:00
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By a vote of 11-4, the Philippine Supreme Court today ordered the immediate release of former President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo.The court threw out her plunder case, stemming from the release of over P366 million in Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) intelligence funds from 2008 to 2010.Until the release order, Arroyo has been in hospital arrest.There is no truth to the rumor that the Supreme Court issued the ruling in order to make room for another former president to be in detention.
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https://adobochronicles.com/2016/07/19/supreme-court-orders-immediate-release-of-former-philippine-president-arroyo-belies-rumors-about-another-former-president/#respond
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Duterte breaks security line, where is he going?
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2016-12-31 00:29:49+08:00
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President Rody Duterte was spotted going under the security line during the commemoration of 120th anniversary of national hero Dr. Jose Rizal’s martyrdom in Manila on December 30. Where was he heading?During the ceremony, hundreds of people were secluded in an area where they can only see the President but Duterte chose to be with these people for a selfie opportunity. People jumped to their surprise as they saw the President going towards them.WATCH THE VIDEO BELOW
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http://duterte.today/duterte-breaks-security-line-going/
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BREAKING: Manny Pacquiao To Quit Philippine Senate Seat
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['Pol Pinoy']
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30/06/2017 0:00
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Once a boxer, always a boxer.Filipino champion Manny Pacquiao told The Adobo Chronicles that he has made a very difficult decision to quit his seat as an elected senator of the Philippines.Pacquiao made the decision on the eve of his WBO World Welterweight title fight against Australian Jeff Horn.“I really miss boxing,” he said, “and the smart and wonderful people associated with the boxing sport.”“In the senate, my colleagues there are nothing but self-centered, dumb-*sses who are more concerned about their image and political career rather than the welfare of the Filipino people who put them in office.”“Since I joined the senate, no significant legislation has been put forward to help with the plight of my countrymen. It seems the senators are more interested in conducting hearing after hearing even on the minutest of issues. I’m fed up!”The boxer-turned-politician added that he would be of better service to the Filipino people if he remained in the ring. “I can better bring honor to my country by being a champion boxer,” he said.The Pacquiao-Horn boxing match is being billed the “Battle of Brisbane,” and will be held on Sunday morning, Philippine time, at the Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2017/06/30/breaking-manny-pacquiao-to-quit-philippine-senate-seat/
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MATT DAMON CHECKS INTO REHAB CLINIC IN LOS ANGELES
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['Pol Pinoy']
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17/09/2018 0:00
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It is not uncommon for Hollywood celebrities to check into rehab to deal with drug or alcohol addictions. But tonight, actor/screenwriter/producer Matt Damon checked into a little-known Los Angeles facility that treats patients with diversity cluelessness.During the season premiere of HBO’s “Project Greenlight,” Damon shut down producer Effie Brown, a black woman, when she suggested that a diverse directing team might be better suited to direct a film whose only black character was a prostitute.“When we’re talking about diversity, you do it in the casting of the film, not in the casting of the show,” Damon said.Damon’s comment immediately went viral, with both conservatives and liberals criticizing the white actor for his insensitive take on diversity.Realizing that his Holllywood career might be on the line and that his millions of fans could abandon him, Damon voluntarily decided to check into the diversity clinic.The diversity clinic is a facility operated by the NAACP which aims to rehabilitate famous people who suffer from serious symptoms of racial bias and insensitivity.Damon is expected to check out in two weeks and would be able to continue with his role in “Project Greenlight.”
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2015/09/17/matt-damon-checks-into-rehab-clinic-in-los-angeles/?share=email
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BREAKING: U.S. Citizens Now Need A Visa and $10,000 To Visit Philippines
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['Pol Pinoy']
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20/10/2016 0:00
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Filipinos, no more the little brown brothers of America. With no equal benefits.Speaking to the Filipino community in China’s capital on Wednesday, Phi lipping President Rodrigo Roa Duterte complained that Americans can enter the Philippines visa-free while Filipinos have a hard time securing a travel document to visit the US.Duterte said he was once denied a US visa when he planned to visit a girlfriend in college. He narrated that he was asked what would happen if he decided to marry and stay in the US, to which he replied, ‘Mr. Consul, even if you offer me free visas for a lifetime and even if you offer me 10,000 dollars, I’d still return to my country and be a Filipino.’So now, it’s time for reckoning.Effective immediately, all US citizens visiting the Philippines — including President Obama and other American politicians — will be required to secure a visa. In addition, they have to pay the Philippine government 10,000 in non-refundable, good faith green bucks as an insurance that they will not overstay their visas and become TNTs (Tago ng Tago). Mastercard, American Express or Discover cards will not be accepted.TNT, which literally means ‘always hiding,’ is often used to refer to Filipinos who overstay their visas in the US.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2016/10/20/breaking-u-s-citizens-now-need-a-visa-and-10000-to-visit-philippines/?share=email
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Donald Trump May Not Finish His First Term As President
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['Pol Pinoy']
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31/10/2017 0:00
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Sources close to Donald Trump have suggested that the President might not seek a second term. That’s good news enough. But an exclusive interview with The Adobo Chronicles may even be better news for many Americans.Trump has told us that he may not finish his first term. Apparently, he is extremely bothered by the lack of sleep, weight loss and more grey hair since he took office. He added that he misses tweeting, something that he hasn’t done as much since he became president.Good news, indeed!
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2017/10/31/donald-trump-may-not-finish-his-first-term-as-president/?share=email
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OPRAH WINFREY FORMS AMERICAN FILM ACADEMY
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['Pol Pinoy']
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17/01/2017 0:00
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was perturbed at the fact that the film she starred in, Lee Daniels’ The Butler was snubbed by both the Golden Globes and the Oscars. When the film was released earlier this year, critics thought that Winfrey’s performance as the wife of the White House butler played by Forest Whitaker, was a shoo-in for a Best Actress nomination.Ms. Winfrey not only has her own magazine but her own television network as well (Oprah Winfrey Network or OWN).Today, she announced that she is forming her own American Film Academy which will function just like the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences which puts up the annual Oscar Awards.The new academy’s awards will be called the Oprahs.As of press time, it wasn’t known how many of the current Oscar voting members will defect to Oprah’s new academy.For a list of Oscar voters, visit NeverTooEarlyMoviePredictions by clicking HERE.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2014/01/17/oprah-winfrey-forms-american-film-academy/?share=email
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The Liberal Party should cut its losses and ditch Mar Roxas
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2016-01-05 13:50:24+00:00
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The thing with over-analysis is that it gets you nowhere. Supporters of Mar Roxas, the presidential candidate anointed by incumbent Philippine President Benigno Simeon ‘BS’ Aquino III’s to continue his Daang Matuwid “platform” of governance, have been wracking their brains trying to figure out why their man is, according to the popularity polls, the least likely to win the 2016 presidential elections. Yet these analysts, in not a few blogs and articles, insist that the presidency is all about “character”.Ok then. So if it is all about “character” then there really is nothing much to analyse about Mar Roxas. To put it in plain and simple words, Filipino voters have concluded that Mar Roxas’s character sucks. How could they not come to that conclusion? Time and again, Roxas has exhibited an inability to lead, a downright corny media presence, and a flat out lack of individuality. His track record of a lack of results delivered as Secretary of the Interior and Secretary of Transportation and Communication speaks volumes of his executive abilities. His numerous lame media stunts that have made him meme fodder and the premiere laughingstock of Philippine social media already give us an idea of the small figure Roxas will likely cut when thrust into the world stage as head of state of the Philippines. And it is difficult to ignore the complicated web of utang-na-loobs (debts of gratitude) that imprison him in political circumstance.If, indeed, Daang Matuwid, President BS Aquino’s “straight path” doctrine, is a good thing, then it is a monumental tragedy that its baton needs to be passed to a loser like Mar Roxas. Roxas has effectively doomed any hope of Aquino’s Daang Matuwid ideology persisting beyond 2016. In short, Mar Roxas is a colossal strategic failure on the part of the Philippines’ Liberal Party.How can the Liberal Party survive Mar Roxas?Six months is cutting it close, but there is still time to ditch Mar Roxas and his on-the-job-trainee running mate Leni Robredo. After all, Filipino voters are a fickle lot with decision-making faculties made volatile by a shallow well of reasoning. Philippine elections have been known to take wild turns at the 11th hour and, in a lot of cases, have surprised by their results’ inconsistency with those numerous survey “analyses” published by the multitude of polling firms that rake in a lot of cash every election season.If not Mar, who can the Liberal Party field in the race for the Philippine presidency?There’s Grace Poe. She is, hands down, a winnable candidate. Being winnable, she is worth her weight in gold. And in a political ecosystem where party affiliations mean zilch in ideological terms, Grace Poe can easily join the LP and, together with the Yellow Horde, rule the galaxy. Indeed, the LP was not above offering Poe the Vice Presidency to complement Roxas’s presidential candidacy back in the early days of the campaign.As to the small matter of Poe’s legal issues regarding her nationality and Philippine residency? Well, what is the LP in power for? Led by President BS Aquino, the LP has proven its ability to trump rule of law in favour of the wellbeing of its strategic agendas.Why then should the LP continue backing a loser (and, as GRP contributor Paul Farol put it, continue “pull[ing] down the top contender”) when it can simply cut its losses and lure back into its comfy embrace the winnable horse? Grace Poe, after all, complies with the LP’s primary criteria. She will likely be a president who will keep by then former President BS Aquino out of prison.Ultimately this is what the term “continuity” in the context of the discourse surrounding this election euphemises. Continuity of the strait path away from prison, that is, for President BS Aquino under whose watch billions of pesos in taxpayers’ funds were literally porked over to “cooperative” legislators, treasonous deals were made with Islamic terrorists and a belligerent ASEAN “ally” led by a corrupt leader, and grossly incompetent administrators were kept under the people’s payroll for the sake of friendship and family.In that sense, Mar Roxas is expendable and replaceable. He is only as valuable as his ability to secure Aquino’s Get-Out-of-Jail pass. In that regard, Grace Poe passes the criteria with flying colours. The Liberal Party should reassess its situation and seriously consider whether or not they deserve to be doomed by a loser like Mar Roxas.
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Get Real Philippines
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https://www.getrealphilippines.com/2016/01/the-liberal-party-should-cut-its-losses-and-ditch-mar-roxas/
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Jim Paredes Comes Clean About His Mental Health
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['Pol Pinoy']
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19/10/2017 0:00
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For the longest time, fans and critics alike of entertainer Jim Paredes have been wondering about his mental state, given his actions and behavior especially with the onset of the Duterte administration.Now, in a single tweet, Paredes uncovered the mystery:“Look at me,” he added.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2017/10/19/jim-paredes-comes-clean-about-his-mental-health/?share=email
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MARGARET CHO’S FACEBOOK PAGE HACKED; NORTH KOREA IS SUSPECT
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['Pol Pinoy']
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12/1/2018 0:00
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When one criticizes or makes fun of North Korea or its leader Kim Jong-un, there are severe consequences.We all know about the infamous hacking of Sony Pictures’ email account which many believe to be the work of North Korea in retaliation for the film, ‘The Interview’ whose plot revolves around the assassination of Kim.Well, everyone who saw last night’s Golden Globes knows that North Korea was once again the object of ridicule. Thanks to the award show’s segments that featured Korean American comedian Margaret Cho posing as a North Korean general obsessed with American entertainment, complete with the all too familiar Korean military attire, powdered face and distinctive accent.The consequence? Cho’s Facebook and email accounts were hacked and North Korea once again is the suspect.In the next few days, we expect compromising and x-rated photos of Cho and damaging email conversations she has had with close friends to surface on the Internet.Let’s just hope North Korea decides to skip the photos.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2015/01/12/margaret-chos-facebook-page-hacked-north-korea-is-suspect/
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Soldier called his father before he dies in battle: “Wala na kong bala, Pa, pray for me. Baka hindi na matuloy yung kasal ko”
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['View All Posts Pinoytrending']
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2017-05-30 07:53:23+08:00
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A young soldier called his father to pray for him before he sacrificed his life for the country fighting against the members of the Maute Terrorist group in Marawi City last may 25.Army Corporal Angelo Estores Jr, 25, father of two young kids, soon-to-be husband and a member of Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFO) 5th mechanized battalion was killed May 25, while trying to get the weapon of his dead companion to continue his battle even he’s the only one left in their group.On May 25, at about 1:00pm, Angelo called his retired soldier father Angelo Estores Sr. who survived the war against rebels in Jolo Sulu.Jestoni Almeres, cousin of the hero soldier told newsline.ph recounted the last phone call between Estores Jr. and his father.“Pa, Pray mo sa ako, murag dili na madayon akong kasal, tulo na lang mi nabilin ang siyam patay na,” (Pa, you Pray for me, my wedding might not push through, only three of us left here, nine of my companions are dead).During the conversation, Estores Sr. gave an advise to his son who is already in a dangerous situation, “Jun, kung na trap ka ayaw ug gawas kung walay reinforcement (Jun, if you are trapped, don’t get out until reinforcement arrives).”Estores Jr. informed his father that he’s already in an uncertain situation where he’s already cornered without ammunition and only three of them are left.“ginakamang na naku ang 50-caliber pang, RPG ang ginatira sa amoa pang, wala na koy bala, patay na akong opisal, I-Pray ko ninyo (I am crawling towards the 50-caliber, they are firing us with RPG, I don’t have ammunition, my officer is dead, you pray for me).” Estores Jr. told his fatherWhile Estores Sr. trying to direct his son what to do, Estores Jr. didn’t responded anymore and he only heard the volume of fire.Despite of the doubts that his son is already dead, he only convinced himself that his son is only wounded in the battle. But one day after the last phone conversation between him and his son, the military command center informed him that Cpl. Angelo Estores Jr. is dead.Estores Jr. was set to exchange “I do’s” with her girlfriend on June 29 in Pikit, North Cotabato, but the battle in Marawi City made it impossible because he already sacrificed his life for the country last week.The people of Marawi City considers Estores Jr. as a hero for sacrificing his life to defend the people of Marawi.Last week, the Maute Terrorist Group terrorized Marawi City and the government forces quickly conducted military offensive to reclaim the city.As of writing, 13 soldiers and four police officers was already confirmed killed in battle by the Armed Forces of the Philippines.Civil Relations Service of AFP also issued an erratum because they posted the supposed pictures of Cpl Angelo Estores Jr. which happened to be photos of PFC Kenny Mark Severino. They urged the netizens to share the correct photos of the slain soldier to avoid more confusion.
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Pinoytrending Altervista
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https://pinoytrending.altervista.org/soldier-called-father-dies-battle-wala-na-kong-bala-pa-pray-baka-hindi-na-matuloy-kasal-ko/
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Duterte And Robredo Reveal Their (Separate) Inauguration Menu
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['Pol Pinoy']
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15/06/2016 0:00
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It’s confirmed: President-elect Rod Duterte and Vice President-elect Leni Robredo will be inaugurated separately on June 30.Duterte will have his inauguration at the Rizal Ceremonial Hall of Malacañang (the presidential palace in Manila). Robredo, on the other hand, will hold her inauguration ceremony somwhere in Metro Manila but the incoming vice president wishes to be sworn in by Ronaldo Coner, captain of the “smallest, farthest and poorest” barangay Punta Tarawal Calabanga in Camarines Sur.Duterte’s camp earlier said the president-elect will hold his inauguration rites at Malacañang to avoid lavish preparations and save expenses. The Davao City mayor will only deliver a five-minute speech after he takes his oath. Guests will be served finger food.Duterte’s transition team has confirmed that the 500 or so guests at his inauguration will be served maruya (banana fritters) and buko (coconut) juice.Not to be outdone, Robredo — in keeping with her promised austerity measures — will serve laing, a signature delicacy in her region of Bicol. It is a spicy vegetable dish comprised of taro leaves cooked in coconut milk.Both inaugurations are a sharp deviation from tradition where the venue has always been at the Quirino grandstand at Rizal (Luneta) Park, attended by hundreds of thousands of Filipinos.
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2016/06/15/duterte-and-robredo-reveal-their-separate-inauguration-menu/#respond
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Senator Leila De Lima Files Charges Against Ex-Lover Ronnie Dayan For Disobedience
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['Pol Pinoy']
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29/12/2016 0:00
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Members of the House of Representatives on Thursday filed before the Department of Justice (DOJ) a complaint for disobedience to summons against Ronnie Dayan, the former driver and lover of Senator Leila de Lima.It was the second such charge filed against Dayan. The first was filed by De Lima herself, accusing her former lover of “disobedience.”De Lima told The Adobo Chronicles: “Ronnie disobeyed me when I asked him to ignore the summons for him to appear before the House hearing on the illegal drug trade at New Bilibid Prison. Matigas talaga ang ulo ni Ronnie (Ronnie is truly hard-headed).”
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Adobo Chronicles
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https://adobochronicles.com/2016/12/29/senator-leila-de-lima-files-charges-against-ex-lover-ronnie-dayan-for-disobedience/?share=email
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Is that President Duterte at the last row of a commercial plane?
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2017-01-05 23:02:38+08:00
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President Rody Duterte is not afraid for his life despite of the “Red Alert” status in Mindanao as he was seen sitting at the last row of an economy class portion of a commercial plane on January 5.Caught on a mobile camera, Duterte was spotted along with his assitant Christopher Bong Go.According to sources, Duterte was catching a flight to Manila after his spending ‘New Year’ vacation in Davao City. Click the Photos BelowYour thoughts on this? Leave your comments below!
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Duterte Daily Stories
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http://duterte.today/is-that-president-duterte-at-the-last-row-of-a-commercial-plane/
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