Monthly Archives: June 2015

International, Politics

It’s Official: Donald Trump Is Running For President, 2016 Miss Universe Pageant Is Cancelled

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Trump with 2012 Miss Universe Olivia Culpo of the U.S.A
Trump with 2012 Miss Universe Olivia Culpo of the U.S.A

NEW YORK, New York (The Adobo Chronicles) – It’s official.  Donald Trump is running for president of the United States.

The real estate mogul made the announcement today at the Trump Building in New York City, vowing to make “this country great again.”

The announcement all but ends all speculation about what happens with Trump’s reality TV show, “Celebrity Apprentice” and the 2016 Miss Universe Pageant (which Trump owns).

Speaking to journalists after his candidacy announcement, Trump confirmed that will not sign  a new contract for what would have been another season of “Celebrity Apprentice.”  He also said that he is suspending the Miss Universe Pageant in 2016 in order to focus on his presidential campaign.

The news devastated many Miss Universe hopefuls, including Miss Japan Ariana Miyamoto and Miss Philippines Pia Wurtzbach.

Perhaps if Trump loses the nomination or election (which he will), the 2016 Miss Universe candidates can represent their countries in the 2017 pageant.

International, Politics

IMELDA MARCOS: “DONALD TRUMP JUST PLAGIARIZED MY HUSBAND”

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“We can make this country great again!” Marcos in 1965 and Trump in 2015

MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles) – Donald Trump today officially declared that he is running for president of the United States, vowing to “make this country great again.” What a great campaign motto.

But there is one problem.  Trump is now being accused by former Philippines First Lady Imelda Romualdez Marcos of plagiarizing her late husband, President Ferdinand E. Marcos.

Rewind to 1965, during the first presidential inaugural of Marcos. In his speech, he renewed his campaign promise to “make this country great again.” And we have the transcript to prove that Imelda is correct.

Could it be that Ferdinand Marcos was 50 years ahead of his time, or that Trump is 50 years behind?

Law Enforcement, Local News

Compromise Reached: Controversial Torre De Manila Construction Resumes

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Torre de Manila before, left, and after
Torre de Manila before, left, and after

MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles) – No conflict is without a resolution.

On Monday, the Philippines’ Supreme Court, with a vote of 8-5,  issued a restraining order against the construction of the 46-storey Torre de Manila. A temporary restraining order immediately went into effect enjoining respondent DMCI Project Developers Inc. from continuing with the construction and development of the condominium project.

Petitioner Knights of Rizal said the building mars the view of the Rizal Monument in Luneta Park and would completely dominate the vista, substantially diminishing in scale and importance the most cherished monument of the country’s national hero.

On Tuesday, the high court ruled the construction can resume after the developer submitted a new plan that was immediately accepted by the petitioner.

The new plan calls for the draping of the front facade of the condominium building with a giant Philippine flag. The flag, which would be the size of 40 floors of the building, will drape the building for 24 hours, 365 days a year. The developer will also ensure that the giant flag will immediately be replaced with a new one if torn or damaged by Manila’s weather conditions.

“We actually love the idea,” the Knights of Rizal said, “because the giant flag provides a very appropriate backdrop for the monument.  After all, Rizal is our  national hero and he deserves to be honored as such.”

Conflict resolved!