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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. The Adobo Chronicles
    Your Source of Up-to-date Unbelievable News! —- to everyone who went optimistic about this news… or rather “blog”… please, everyone, this is pure fiction, for pure entertainment only… kthxbye…

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    1. Alam nyo bang lahat c ANDERSON COOPER sya ang top 1 high paid anchor sa cnn 1.5 million dollars a month yan pero low profile lang yung tao na yun lahat na coverage ni anderson on the ground 100% tama na feel nya ang hirap sa lahat na mga victims the rescue is very slow walang nag manage on the ground zero phil.government not much function properly during emergency situation hindi ganun ang reaction lahat ng international journalis cnn.bbc.altajera lahat same feelings on the ground zero the coordination very bad alam nila lahat the communication shutdown automatically use the satphone para the situation on the ground neutralize all and the govt.side function properly recieve all the update latest news what happen the survivor how many badly wounded thats a rescue.

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  2. Note that everything he says about the philippines, whether or not the filipinos or the government, we are still on the losing end because we are part of it. That is our territory, that is our home, that is a filipino, that is our common denominator which he does not have.

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  5. To all the people who helps Tacloban may The Lord bless your kindness always.and for my countrymen let’s all love one another.forget the corruptions let’ s focus who’s suffering now from hunger.

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  8. We love the Filipino People, but not the Philippine government coz most of them if not all are corrupt. It’s been a problem in Philippines for decades. Anderson Cooper awaken them and now they’re attacking him for saying the truth. Anderson Cooper might be black listed by Philippine Government, but NOT by Filipino people. Anderson Cooper is love and trusted, and is one of the hero that Filipinos claims for being fearless to say the truth and stands for it.

    And for Korina, she should have went and see for herself before she run her big mouth.

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  13. Watch out Philippine government the world has an eye on you now on Mr. Anderson Cooper! And to you Mr. Cooper, I thank you Sir for accepting the position. Please use this position to make poor Filipino behind safe against its own government. Mabuhay ka!

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  14. I Love what Mr. Copper did but instead of throwing negative words towards anybody else, let’s us all go out and help those who are in need, secondly lets make noise kung may nangungurakot sa mga tulong, funds should reach all the affected people so they can live normal more than
    before.

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  16. MR. ANDERSON COOPER THANK YOU FOR BEING THERE FOR THE FILIPINO PEOPLE….THE ONLY THING WE CAN REPAY YOU IS..TO GIVE YOU A BIG THANK YOU AND LOVE FROM THE FILIPINO PEOPLE………..LOVE YOU SIR ANDERSON COOPER AGAIN THANK YOU SIR…..

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  17. ++++++++
    Originally posted Nov 15, 2013, approx 8pm

    TACLOBAN UPDATE! After Typhoon Yolanda struck, the Mayor of Tacloban requested the NDRRMC to make a “RESPONSE OVERKILL” on the rescue and relief operations. Unfortunately, the response from the National Govt was very cold and half hearted. On Day 2 of Typhoon Yolanda aftermath, the Mayor requested the NDRRMC to deploy 2 Marine Battalions to help immediately establish peace and order and rescue/relief operations. Unfortunately, this plea for help was unheeded by the National Govt. After almost a week, the National Govt sent only Bureau of Fire Protection and MMDA personnel.The Mayor requested for PNP reinforcement since only around 25 policemen were left for duty out of 280 plus police force. Unfortunately, this plea for help was again unheeded. The Mayor again requested the National Govt for trucks and transportation since they got even the remaining patrol cars but this plea was again unheeded. The Mayor requested the National Govt to put more vehicles and personnel for cadaver retrieval but up to now only 4 trucks from the National Govt are doing this. Only 8 trucks from the National Govt are doing relief work. Tacloban is now reeking from the smell of death and relief operations are still moving at a snail’s pace. All relief goods arriving at the airport and seaport are now being controlled by the National Govt. To add insult to injury, the DILG Sec wants the Mayor of Tacloban to write a formal letter to the PNOY supposedly to inform him that he could no longer function as Mayor thereby surrendering authority to the DILG Sec. He wants the letter soon so PNOY can make the announcement and perhaps justify the government’s slow and stupid response to this disaster and lay the blame on the Mayor. The International Community is fully aware of the deplorable conditions in Tacloban but the National Govt is still in denial.

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    1. Sorry Cooper, you do not have a vote on ME. I know miss Korina, but she does not influence me. We are living in the Philippines, we are filipino, we eat rice daily, we vote on the same election day and we know the philippines better than you because we are filipinos. I know you have done your job as a reporter, but i demand that you respect personalities here. I do not believe that the government is not acting on their part. Yes, there was delay but they bounce back in time. Everything you say pro or against the people/government/country, it affects us. We looked so stupid now to the whole world, and the worst is that filipinos are overly hospitable. If there was a mistake, fine! But we are more than a mistake. We are bigger that our limitations!

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  20. the truth prevails with Anderson Cooper, the world class reporter who is over and beyond qualified to be ambassador. I would even vote for him as President of the Phillipines if possible…but this adobo news source is unfamiliar to me, so not sure if true.

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  22. Mr. Anderson Cooper, Thank you for letting the world know the real situation in Tacloban, Leyte. Thanks CNN, because of your news a lot of help are coming now… Thank you….

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  23. San nayung mga nagwelga dati vS U.S lumabas na kayo ngaun kayo kailan anu nahiya na kayo?Sa mga tumutuligsa kay Pnoy ilang sako na nga bgas na repack nyo?cge daw.?alam nyo anu ang mas nakakahya ngaun?ilang bansa ba ng UN ang naka deploy d2 ngaun?bkit cla tumulong na malayo cla?bkit tau mismo imbes na tumulong xa mga biktima pinagtutulongan pa nting kaladkarin sa putikan ang pamahalaan.cge daw?proud kau hero kayo sa gnawa nyo?

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    1. You mean one has to re-pack some goods to prove his/her patriotism or at least show compassion?!!! Hahaha…

      Translation: Babaw mo iho, isip-isip din ng malalim minsan kapag may time!

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    3. Sobrang tama ka s mga sinasabi mo john hindi ba ang daming bumabatikos s pamahalaan?sna nga ngyon nila ipakita ang mga galing nila,at hindi nman dpat palaging si pnoy ang sisihin nila kya nga naglagay ng mga local officials para sila ang magpapalakad s lugar nila,iisa lng po ang ating presidente wag nman po nila isisi lahat yan,sa ngyon kasi panay sila batikos s pamahalaan kc may pang sariling interes din sila yan,nawawala na po sa atin ang sinasabing PAGMAMAHAL SA BANSANG PILIPINAS

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      1. well… it doesnt mean na if babatikusan mo pamahalaan mo di mo na mahal bans mo… kaya nga binabantayan mo katiwalian ng officials kasi mahal mo BANSA mo…. at nakakahiya ang panggobyerno…. Bing Lopez mag isip ka nga… there is a fine line between…. stupidity and idiocy…

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  24. Goodluck Sir Anderson Cooper and as early as now “Congratulation” to the most qualified person for the position. God Bless!!!!!

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  25. No this story is a lie. I have seen this going around. Philip S. Goldberg, is the nominee for Ambassador to the Republic of the Philippines

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  26. Ulitin ko po yung mga sinabi nung nakakaintidi ng SATIRE… hindi po totoong balita eto… gawa-gawa lang po nung manunulta o me ari nitong website para magpatawa or gumawa lang ng hakahaka…

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    1. kaya pala napahagalpak ako ng tawa pagkabasa ko sa title ng news na ito – cannot take it seriously – but thanks for making my day!!!

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  27. Thanks Mr. Cooper i appreciated much how you brought the news about the typhoon,the dead and survivor might still facing hunger, hopeless and some dead maybe left skeleton elsewhere and bringing horrible smell w/out your help

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  28. Is this for real? I mean, I would love for him to be the US Ambassador to the Philippines but I don’t think Anderson Cooper would take the job.

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  29. msg.ko na mga media particularly mga new commentators pls refrain naman sana ng atitude na paninisi bakit?in ur littleway of thnking.apektado kau gu2m stress,post traumatic saka maririnig mu puro pasaring.dba iinit ulo mu?so instead napabuti mas gumulo.why dnt you air positive thoughts,words of encouragements.sana hndi un puro panisisi nakakabwesit pakinggan npakababaw ng mga dahilan dba pd tumulong ng tahmik saka yang mga relief nayan pinadaan lang naman xa foundation nyo yan dnyo pera yan samin mga may magagandang loob yan wag naman sana palabsin kau lang ang mabuti..!

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  30. Sir Anderson Cooper, congratulation to your latest appointment Sir. You are very much welcome in our country, the Philippines. Thank you for the great concern you did in Tacloban…

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  35. The entire country and all the Filipinos around the world salutes you and owe you big time for your outstanding courage and the best News Reports that we have heard and seen about the Typhoon devastation in my country. You brought us and the whole world timely, real News and needed information that we desired to know… Congratulations for your well deserved appointment “Mr. Ambassador” and we would be glad to welcome and support you in our beloved Philippines….

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  36. Thank u CNN. With out international media like u,i/we filipin0 around the world doesnt kn0w 0n how to update the victims of haiyan. And ur reports is exactly what is the situati0n there. No m0re or less.

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  37. for me being an anchor.their duty is to give fair,truthfull informations,unbias,not be 1sided.sna wag naman gawing issue Korina is wife of Sec.Roxas try to put your self in korina for sure u will feel what se felt rytnow.and dont you ever compare PH to other Country because we all know what Ph can dont put blame on government its a natural calamity kababayan instead of making judgement and posting bad commentS why we dnt help packing and volunteer in relief opeRation.hiram naman kasi sa iba satin sbay xa agos kung san medyo ok dun ta papabor.be thankful xa mga tulong saka review2x din xa chain of government b4 umalma dnt you realized pinagtatawanan tayo kasi subrang talino natin talinong wala xa lugar.saka try nyo magpresidente.saan nyung panay ang martsa dati bat tahimik ung nagmamarung na mga anti government ito na oh tym nyo na para pa2nayan na tama kau dalian nyo na hangan mendiola lang ba kaya nyo at magsunog ng mga kung anu2x.

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    1. Exactly!!!!! Journalism Ethics in which Korina doesn’t practice because of taking sides… trying to hide what’s the really situation was… the fury of the people is not because Korina is the WIFE…. but because she has the balls to say a thing when she was not actually in the place… duhhhh…. come to think of what you are commenting dude…

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    2. You got it dude…. Report the truth !!! … They (CNN) tried to let this folks explain themselves… but the truth is all around… Gising !!! nakakahiya si Korina, newscaster pa man din, the future FirstLady ng Pinas pa man din…????….. Do you know what is going on sa relief operation centers? Go find out!!!! ….. Opinion ko lang…… Thanks

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    3. Korina Sanchez is trying to cover up the incompetence of her husband. Her husband, Mar Roxas, is not capable of handling the enormity of this kind of calamity. I have no idea what he is good for.

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  39. thats good job…korina. i agree that the government of our country is slow to action and they are fast in corrupting money… grrr

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  42. Korina Sanchez don’t contest your predicament, you have no exact knowledge and understanding on what is going on during the moment of Yolanda’s devastation in Tacloban City and the aftermath, Cooper was there and he was involved personally in rescuing the Filipino people over there. Besides, he is an experienced journalist anchor in any drastic situation in any part of the world. Besides the level of your experience cannot hold the reality of Cooper’s record of experience in the area and also in the nature of the field in the media.

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    1. Any Filipino reporter / journalist who is married to a government official will always be biased and untruthful with their comments or reports. Korina Sanchez has shown her true colors and should just resign because anything she says from now on will always be viewed with skepticism.

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  43. I highly recommend Mr. Anderson Cooper to be the next U.S. Ambassador to our country (Philippines). He awakens the sleeping strategy here on how to respond immediately in times of what had transpired during the aftermath of typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan) in the entire province of Samar, Leyte particularly in Tacloban City where 100% devastation was recorded. “Mabuhay, Sir A. Cooper!” God bless you!

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  47. SCREW!! KORINA SANCHEZ… IM ON ANDERSON COOPER SIDE and the member of CNN news team, Thank you for helping filipinos in reporting the truth on whats happening there in the philippines.

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    2. You’ll never know what’s at the other side of the bridge until you get there. If his show gained high rating, so be it…imprtant thing is…his being there risking his life and helping people during this time of crisis helped a lot.

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    7. Mark, I think you should’ve read/know the real story first before you start commenting. Anderson does it Just & Right!!! We are thankful for him.

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