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ANDERSON COOPER APPOINTED U.S. AMBASSADOR TO THE PHILIPPINES

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imageWashington, D.C. – President Barack Obama has nominated CNN’s Anderson Cooper to be the next U.S. ambassador to the Philippines.  The White House announcement on the nomination came on the heels of Cooper’s live reporting on the aftermath of super typhoon Haiyan which has devastated many cities and towns in Central Philippines.  He is the host of the popular CNN news program, AC 360. His reports from Tacloban, the worst-hit among the cities in the province of Leyte, gained both praise and criticism.

Many Filipinos, including expatriates from all over the world, have praised Cooper’s early coverage of the devastation in Tacloban and the Philippine government’s rescue and relief efforts which he described as lacking in coordination and clear strategy. On the other hand, Cooper earned the ire of Philippine President Noynoy Aquino who asked for “greater accuracy” in reporting on his government’s relief efforts and to focus on the strong spirit of the Filipino people in facing this calamity. Cooper responded on his news program that accuracy has been his hallmark as a journalist and that his reporting had always pointed to the enormous strength and fighting spirit of the Filipino people.

A Filipino news anchor, Korina Sanchez, speaking from her air-conditioned broadcast studio in Manila, also criticized Cooper for his reporting on the government’s less than stellar response to the needs of Haiyan survivors.  Sanchez said Cooper did not know what he was talking about.  Cooper then challenged Sanchez to do her own reporting at “ground zero” in Tacloban. Sanchez is the wife of Interior and Local Government Secretary Mar Roxas who is supposed to lead government relief and rescue operations.

In nominating Cooper, Obama said that the CNN journalist is fully qualified for the job and brings with him extensive knowledge and experience with political, social and other issues plaguing foreign governments, including the Philippines.  Obama said that Cooper has also proven himself to be fearless, independent, and sensitive to the interest and needs of both the U.S. and its long-time ally the Philippines.

There seems to be bipartisan support in the Senate for Cooper’s nomination. That in itself is a rarity in America.

1,006 thoughts on “ANDERSON COOPER APPOINTED U.S. AMBASSADOR TO THE PHILIPPINES”

  1. Mr. Cooper, I have question. Since you are there taking care of our country. I know that there are a lot of Pilipinos have this question in mind. There are a lot of Donation coming from all over the world in good and in cash. The goods are ok, we saw that those are given right away, but what about the money? Who are going to be in charge of all those, how this will be handle? It should be sure that those will be received by the needy one for their shelter and not in the pocket of somebody. Is there any program about this? I don’t know where to ask. If you know please let all the people know. Thank you so much.

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  3. Those newscaster should be accurate in broadcasting and also they should have the confirmation of what they are saying. Be careful!!!! And Thank You Sir for coming and rescue our country. God Bless you Sir

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  5. MISS KORINA SANCHEZ JUST SHUT YOUR MOUTH UP AND TAKE YOUR SLIPPERS AND LEAVE. THE PEOPLE NEED FOOD, WATER AND CLOTHING NOT SLIPPERS. DON’T YOU KNOW THAT? SHAME ON YOU. THOSE SLIPPERS ARE NOT FROM YOUR POCKET TO DONATE FOR THE VICTIMS. THOSE ARE FROM YOUR SPONSORS IN RATED “K”(KURAKOT) AND YOU DID NOT GIVE IT TO THE PEOPLE?

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  8. I appreciate that you have noticed the government’s slow actions and lack of coordination in helping the less fortunate people. Can you imagine that this is happening almost every disaster that we have.

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  9. Korina Sanchez, and some of our politicians are used or it is their second nature to be inaccurate and less truthful. In fact, the Philippines looks like it is progressing, it is hidden that a lot of people are still suffering specially if you are not pro government. This typhoon on the other hand will somehow open a lot of can of worms so all nation will be aware of what kind of public servants we have.

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  10. Congratulations to Mr. Anderson Cooper, truly I now believe that America loves the Philippines, by appointing Mr. Cooper, the man with a big heart, after the storm we have seen the rainbow, and the we wil always see the light. You are very much welcome here sir in our country. This is your second home, for us you are more than Filipino.

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  11. I AM A FILIPINO PROUD OF BEING ONE. . I SALUTE YOU SIR MR, COOPER FOR TELLING THE TRUTH ABOUT THE SITUATION IN CENTRAL VISAYAS PHILIPPINES. THEY ARE JUST POLITICIAN AND THEY ARE AFTER FOR WHAT THEY ARE, , THEY JUST WANT POPULARITY BUT NOT SINCERE TO THE SERVICE OF THE PEOPLE POINTING FINGERS WHO WILL TAKE THE ACTIONS.

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  12. congrats

    the strong of being humanitarian and leadership is in your hands, i know filipino will support you for being appointed as ambassador, you will gain respect too much not only for your care to us- filipinos,

    May god bless you and guide you more for your continuos effort in bringing our country particular who are in crisis in tacloban in a light path.

    More power.

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  15. Looks, reputation, good image…. those are characteristics that most filipino politicians are concern of… they even result to finger pointing, blaming, etc. in order to preserve such good qualities… but the sad part is that they all forget all the people who need to be rescued and save… but in turn we are also fortunate to have Good Samaritans like Mr. Anderson Cooper and other people from around the world who helped my fellowmen in tacloban without hesitation. My sincere thanks to all of you and I pray that the Almighty GOD bless you all…

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  16. I have a good feeling about this. This will be wonderful! Mr. Anderson, we will be happy to see you here often. Please acknowledge 🙂 Thank you for the deep concern for our people.

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  17. Mr. Cooper , I am a fan of yours here in the U.S. I admire what you did in the Philippines and will continue to do to help them. God bless you.

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  18. Mr Cooper would be a great asset both for the US and for the Filipino people, I hope if approved that he would accept the position. Anderson Cooper just might be exactly what the Philippines needs!

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  19. Go..go ..go.. Mr.Anderson Cooper you are the right man that Filipino people need…with dedication,fearless,with concern to the Filipino and most of ALL NOT CORRUPT, GOD bless you………………..

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  22. Mr Anderson Cooper for Philippine President. THANK YOU sir for the help. Tungod nimo nalouy ang Nasud sa kalibutan sa Pilipinas particularly sa Central Philippines. Maayo kaayo inyo News Coverage (CNN).

    Way ayo amo mga Politician kanus a pa makat on og magmata ang mga tawo. Wa tay asenso kon di gyod ta kamao mo mobotar og mopili sa atong mga leader. e taas taas pud nato ato standard level sa atong panghunahuna . Kaloyi ang inyong mga ANAK og mga umaabot nga mga APO. Kalooy nila nga mag antos sa kapait og kapobre. Mag smart og bright na unta kitang tanan gamiton nato atong mga utok dil ang kasing kasing. Tawon Malooy ta saatong umaabot nga generation. Louy kaayo ang taga Visayas nga biktima sa Bagyo sus kon wa pay US og Laing Nasud siguro nangabaho og mga sakit mikuyanap na siguro. Dili na unta magpabilin nga third world country .

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  23. He has done more to the Filipino people than most of the gov’t officials. Kudos to you Mr. Cooper. You exactly know how wonderful these Filipino are, ironically how vile some gov’t officials are.

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  26. Anderson Cooper will definitely be a better D.I.L.G secretary than Mar Roxas,and a lot lot better media practitioner than Corina Sanchez Roxas,kudos to Mr.Cooper.

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  30. Let’s hope AC will be the next Ambassador for the Philippines with good moral character and we’ll experience in reporting. Hoy KORING huwag ka ng himirt dahil wala ka naman ibubuga….you are just a bitch to your husband! Your such a hypocrite.

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  33. Thank you Mr Anderson Cooper and congratulation …we welcome you as the US AMBASSADOR for our country(PHILIPPINES). Mabuhay po kayo and salamat for everything always God bless.;)

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  35. Please remember that this is not real news. As the website itself stated: THE ADOBO CHRONICLES is your source of up-to-date, unbelievable news. Everything you read on this site is based on fact, except for the lies.

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  37. Thank you mr. Cooper for opening the eyes of our government officials that they sometimes have to get out from their air conditioned offices to experience the real reasons why they’re sitting on that offices. Youre a great man Anderson may God bless you. And advise marry a filipina ok plssssss.

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  39. I admires Anderson Cooper for his honest and fearless broadcasting . I wish President Obama appoints him as new US Ambassador to the Philippines. God bless America and Philippines 🙂

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      1. Anung fake?..ayaw mu lang ata ipahiya kung sinu man yang pinagtatanggol mo’…we knew all the story behind kung paano nagsalita c koring against dun s report ni Cooper at ng malaman ni Cooper nagbigay ito ng pahayag..tas sabihin mung d totoo…wow ahh’…kakahiya ka din ehh….

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  41. MABUHAY KA SIR COOPER YOUR THE BEST!SALAMAT SA LAHAT NG IYONG NAGAWA NA PABOR SA MGA PILIPINO NA NA BIKTIMA NG BAGYONG YOLANDA!NAWA MAGISING NA ANG MGA MAKUKUPAD AT GANID SA AMING PAMAHALAAN!BATO BATO SA LANGIT ANG MATAMAAN WAG MAGALIT AT SANA MAGBAGONG BUHAY NA KAYO KUNG CNU MAN KAYO TIGILAN NYO NA ANG PANGUNGURAKOT SA KABAN NG ATING BAYAN!.”PAGKA WALANG KURAP WALANG MAHIHIRAP D2 SA BANSA NATIN! GOD BLESS US ALWAYS!

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    1. Huwag ka muna magbunyi dyan, kasi hoax ito…kalokohan. Nililinlang ang mga tao… FAKE in short. Pakireport ang page na ito.

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  42. May you experience tripple the devastation people had in Tacloban… shameless blogger! Do something good for others, instead of fooling people!

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  49. This Blogging site should be REPORTED and TAKEN DOWN. It’s giving people FALSE information and creating confusion among people. This is nothing but the work of a mindless fool! HOAX!

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