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.
The Adobo Chronicles 
Congratulations!!! You are fearless and you went out of ur way to see the reality of the situation. That’s true reporting!
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Who the fuck is Korina Sanchez compared to a world renowned CNN chief anchor Anderson Cooper! Way to go Mr. Cooper! Credibility prevails!
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he’s definitely most qualified for the position if it’s TRUE.. anyway GOOD LUCK SIR COOPER and keep doing the good deeds 🙂
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You can’t find a better and more qualified candidate than Anderson. U.S. & Philippines are both winners on this. Welcome to the Phil. Anderson, just do what you do best and pls. accept the nomination.
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YESSSS…we accept you with loving hands
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Without Cooper’s report, Pnoy would have remained in his gameroom, playing DOTA. Now, Pnoy has announced that he will set up camp in Tacloban. Without Cooper’s wake up call, Korina would have remained an anonymous b_ . Now, Korina has outed herself as a b_.
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Thats good news 🙂
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nice move korina! bitch! 😀
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This is a good news
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Obama is not crazy to nominate such a fool as cooper.the nomination should come from foreign diplomat sections of american administrations not from a gay journalist.
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All the best! Fearless journalism and reporting – that’s all we need! (y)
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ay nakaka hiya naman… kasi binibigyang diin lamang on the values of the Filipino how we face it together where in yong actions ay hindi sapat para sa situation….
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What Korina wants, Korina gets. Just say yes ma’am to her every whims.
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For 51 years of age now,i never had a mentor in my life.with my humble appreciation,i salute Mr.Anderson Cooper,a Veteran CNN Reporter of his humble great job and strong dedication to provide immediate assistance to the victims of super typhoon HAIAN IN THE ISLAND OF VISAYAS and i will never forget you until i will enter the kingdom of Heaven.
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Thank you President Obama for appointing CNN’s Anderson Cooper to be the next envoy to the Philippines. He deserve it!, and on behalf of the Filipino people, we give you thanks Mr. A. Cooper for your courage and dedication in reporting (what was really happening) in Tacloban City. We would like also to say thank you to CNN for being always present in times of Disaster and War; I (Edgar Clores) was in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia in 1990 during the Gulf War…CNN was there reporting without fears! We salute you! Once again, We congratulate our next US Envoy to the Philippines, Mr. Anderson Cooper…God Bless America!
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so true ! its like korina don’t know what she’s talking about and he seen w/ his two naked eyes . unlike korina .
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Well done Mr.Cooper, as a Filipino, I am truly proud of you..thank you…as for PINOY and korina Sanchez, indeed….STAY, live and bring your slippers to Tacloban ground zero! Try to separate your personal life from your professional life as a media next time….Girl!
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If Mr. Cooper will RUN for the PRESIDENCY in the Phillipines(assuming he can and assuming he will) he will easily BEAT MR. MARKET!!! gets?? 😀
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great,,,
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Thank you Anderson Cooper…we have suffered so much from our slow and corrupt government. It`s a wake up call for them..
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Definitely NOT TRUE!
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I strongly agree with you!!!
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Long live Mr. Cooper!
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Filipinos getting fooled by a satirical article.
What else is new? LOL
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Yep Filipinos are not known to think critically. This is satire guys! ADOBO chronicles nag
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God Bless you Anderson Cooper..you did your job.
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You are the man with integrity Anderson Cooper…thank you,god bless.
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thank you for reporting the whole truth to the world Mr Anderson
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You’re welcome here in the Philippines! Thank you very much from the Filipino people!
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Job well done. Congrats.
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Congratulati0ns mr anderson cooper.. You are really deserving 0n that posistion. God bless you always.
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You did a good job anderson
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congratulation’s!!!! Mr. Anderson Cooper,
I believe it’s a GOD’S miracle for your nomination as a US Ambassador to my own native land Philippines….Keep my prayers for your success in all your endeavour…
GOD BLESS
RUFINA HIZON
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deserve to be the next ambassador to the philippines….i know u can do it sir…..for the benefit of the filipino people….you’re telling the truth abouth the philippines and the government action….God bless and welcome the philippines…
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Filipinos will willingly welcome and support you Sir.
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You deserve it for reporting the truth about how the government lack of immediate action after the typhoon.. Thank you for showing not only how our country was deeply affected but also by showing our fighting spirit to survive..
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That is what happened when you do your job wholeheartedly. Congratulations Mr. Cooper! Well deserved! from a filipino
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Cooper I am your supporter. I am a Filipina who had seen the bad government we had. Thank you for the truth. Godspeed.
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Reblogged this on vibasco23.
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Glad to have Anderson Cooper as the US Ambassador to the Phils. He did a good job by exposing the truth and accuracy of what was happening during the Yolanda typhoon.. For that we thank you so much in behalf of thousand Filipinos abroad. Thank you USA and thank you to all different countries and people all over the world for sending your concerns, aids,reliefs and most especially your time and money to help the Filipino families. May God bless you all.
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YOU’VE DONE THE RIGHT THING MR COOPER. WE FEEL THE GOOD OUTCOME OF YOUR REPORT THAT MAKES MALACANANG SCAMPER AND PANIC BY SENDING RELIEF GOODS IMMEDIATELY USING NOW THE RESOURCES OF OUR NATIONAL GOVT. WHICH WAS REQUESTED BY OUR MAYOR SINCE DAY 1 AFTER YOLANDA HAD SUBSIDE. AGAIN OUR HEARTFELT THANKS FOR YOUR FEARLESS REPORTING.
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Filipinos would be happy of this great news!
Probably the best diplomatic decision of President Obama.
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mabuhay ka anderson
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Nakakatawa na nakakaawa na nakakainis magbasa ng mga comments. It just shows na most filipino internet users believe whatever they saw or read in the internet
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Mr Cooper deserved to be ambassador of the Philippines. As a American Filipino I am a so proud of you I admire everytime you appeared in Cnn live directly from Tacloban .You such a great inspiration to the whole world. In behalf of all Filipino thank you. You are the Hero.
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CONGRATULATIONS MR. ANDERSON COOPER ! ! !
The Pilipino people welcome YOU with an open arms to be the US Ambassador to the Philippines. I would like to thank President OBAMA for making Mr. ANDERSON COOPER
to be the US Ambassador to the Philippines. Hep Hep Horay ! Hep Hep Horay !
Message to Korina Sanchez: Now you’ll treat your camera crews with RESPECT and DIGNITY !
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congrats MR.cooper @ thank you
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Really?! Will he take this job? He is too loaded with CNN’s assignments.., just wondering.. But of course, thank you so much Anderson if you will, you are too qualified for this!
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Good luck mr copper! Ms korina, the truth will set you free, be honest!
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you deserve it and thank you for reporting the truth david 🙂 god bless you always
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Gullible as f!
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