Washington, 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.
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Anderson cooper thank you! And mabuhay ka!
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Mr. Cooper can you pls ignore corina Sanchez she is bitch.
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go cooper 😀 !!
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Pres. Obama must be kidding! Or he wants the guy to meddle some more.
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I am looking forward for his post as ambassador to the Philippines, our country needs hands on officer not mindful of the self luxury, but always desirous of reaching the truth.
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NICE! Kudos to sir Cooper!
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Promotion really comes from the Lord.. God bless you Mr. Cooper. God bless the Philippines
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I agree pasado siya maasahan si Cooper may puso sa pinoy
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So happy a more qualified and compassionate person such as Cooper will do a great job!
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you don’t know sh*t about Philippine sh*t politics….be careful what you say regardless if it is right or wrong, true or false…this evil forces by way of Politicians ain’t gonna hesitate to pull the trigger unto you regardless of who you are, what color do you have, where yo came from…especially this korina b*tch…
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president-in-charge, puede na rin.
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Congratulations in Advance Sir Anderson… The whole world hears you, you bring support and help to my fellow Filipinos. Thank You!!!
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wtf this is obviously fake
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Philippines love Cooper! It was because of his accurate description of the scenario in the worst affected area in my homeland that the world got well informed and then moved that my fellow men began to get necessary immediate help. Our media ought to have eyes like his and his sensitivity. Unlike other media men that delivers only what is appealing to the leader—–BECAUSE OF CORRUPTION—–TOO MUCH LOVE OF ONES SELF
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Miss Korina should get her hands dirty in the devastated area,I”ll bet my life she won’t even try to go there.You can really tell kong makatao siya….o hindi…
We salute Anderson Cooper for being on the front line as he did his best,and now we can see that his work is worthwhile for the Filipino people.Help from all over the the glove is astoundingly and overwhelmingly massive.
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Welcome to the Philippines, Mr. Anderson Cooper.
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Great Job Mr. Cooper
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Better designate him now.
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lol! naniwala naman kayo sa blog na ito 🙂
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if this is true this is Awesome… more of AC in the Philippines.. and please less Korina Sanchez
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I hope that he also monitor where the money which other countries had given for this calamity goes…
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Go!! Go!! Go!!! ^__^
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I think Anderson Cooper would be a great Ambassador to the Philippines only if your story was true . I believe your story is a lie since your the only one reporting this information. What is your motive to report such a lie like this? Shame on you and all Philippines politicians including their bored house wives that have nothing better to do than try to hurt a good mans reputation such as Anderson Cooper. He told the truth on what he had seen in Tacloban. The Philippine government should be embarrassed by the slow response and poor manangement of neglect that it has done to its own people. Your President Aquino needs to stop trying to be so defensive in his lack of leadership of the Filipino people regarding the help of the typhoon victims . I don’t see him getting re elected after this situation and find him to be a weak
President. This makes you wonder why the United Nations ordered U.S. Marines not to give out aid supplies to your corrupt politicians?
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He deserves it! He is amazing, intelligent, down to earth, good hearted, humble, smart, people person, caring, hard working amd the list goes on. Ive always admire Anderson Cooper for 15 years now. I even named my 8 yr old son…ok ok its my baby…my dog Dooney Cooper lol (its a compliment). I love hearing all these good news about this man. He worked hard on it, he deserve every recognitions, rewards, awards,praises,promotions etc etc. Good job mr. COOPER.
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oh how nice, a blond CNN reporter turned to a blond Philippine Ambassador, goodluck Koring;)
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Good job Cooper I salute your way of reporting so informative, fearless, and sincere.Its a big help for the Yolanda survivors..
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the question is, will Cooper accept it?
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Anderson Cooper – is the only “named” individual by which the Filipinos all over the world directed its focus of gratitude. For me, he is the Filipino’s Hero.
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Korina and Pnoy you can now negotiate diplomatic relations with Cooper.
Salute to America for helping.
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Source? I can’t seem to find this in local news in the US…
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with your help, this is a blessing for u in return..
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I’M SO GLAD IF MR ANDERSON COOPER WILLBE THE NEXT U.S.AMBASSADOR TO THE PHILIPPINES. ..THROUGH THIS MR ANDERSON COOPER CAN REALLY SEE WITH HIS OWN TWO EYES…HOW OUR GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS REALLY DO THIER JOBS….THE CORRUPTIONS IN THE PHILIPPINES GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS ARE VERY RAMPANT AND A LOT OF COVER UPS…POOR PEOPLE ARE GETTING MORE POORER…MR ANDERSON COOPER THANK YOU VERY MUCH. .YOU ARE AN EYE OPENER TO THE FILIPINO PEOPLE AND TO THE PHILIPPINES GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS. ..GOD BLESS YOU …THANK YOU USA….
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Ambassador Cooper 🙂 👏👏👏👏👏😍😍😍😍👍👍👍👍👍
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Welcome to the Philippines Mr. Cooper and may God bless you!
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Truth hurts! But i strongly believe that what Mr. Cooper reported were all true! I salute you Mr. Cooper though it’s a shame for some of our government officials!
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Although I believe that he would be a proper and epic ambassador, I feel that he should stay as a journalist. Why? Because he is an honest reporter. He is unafraid and he delivers news as it is. His skills and discipline as a journalist is what the world needs now. You don’t get much real journalism these days and Cooper will be a great lost to the world if he stops being a journalist. I think he would be able to help and serve more people as a journalist than an official sitting in an office and focusing on foreign affairs of just one country. Well this is what i think and feel, the choice is still his.
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see u in basilan amb cooper
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Why not. 🙂
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Congratulation MR. COOPER!!!
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buti nga sau korina hahahaha
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You have to be Kidding! Cooper … stay on CNN that’s where you belong. The Philippines doesn’t need YOU. I’m sure you care but please present all sides. The people here are doing all they can do with what they have to work with. Yes, thank you World for jumping in to help!
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Korina doesnt know anything. I would love Anderson to be the ambassador. I’m a Filipino in the US I hope this would happen.
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It’s time for us Filipino’s to have someone who’s reliable and consistent doing the job and not just some stupid wannabe corrupt’s. Doesn’t matter whether what the nationality is. What’s important is we have someone whom we can trust to carry the job with Integrity. About time!!
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good job mr.cooper.
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korina is just a drop in the bucket compared to anderson.i think she is getting too much egoistic due to her being married to mar roxas who is also a losing presidential candidate.
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What say you then Korina Sanchez?
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Hearty WELCOME Ambassador Anderson Cooper.
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“Korina: but but… Cooper doesnt know what he is talking about”
LOLSMH!! the jokes on you koringring.
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Yes, Philippines need him. The people would welcome him with an open arms.
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admin you should have made “COOPER HIRED BY ABS-CBN TO LEAD IT,S NEWS TEAM”….and COOPER CANT WAIT TO FIRE KORINA SANCHEZ FROM NEWS TEAM……
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