Monthly Archives: July 2015

Government, Politics

SENATOR FERDINAND MARCOS, JR. PROPOSES THREE VICE PRESIDENTS FOR PHILIPPINES

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Marcos, Jr.
Marcos, Jr.

MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles® ) – ABS-CBN is reporting that The Kilusang Bagong Lipunan (KBL) and the Partido ng Manggagawa at Magsasaka (PMM) will sign a unity accord to launch the tandem of Sen. Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte as candidates for president and vice president, respectively, in the May 2016 elections.

But Marcos clarified today that neither he nor Duterte has made a decision about running in 2016.

However, the son of the late dictator Fernand E. Marcos unveiled a proposal which he says could create a formidable team that will definitely crush Vice President Jejomar Binay’s presidential ambition (only Binay has officially declared his candidacy for president).

Marcos is proposing to quicky amend the Philippine Constitution to allow for the election of a president and three vice presidents, one each of Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao, the Philippines’ three main islands.

“It’s time we stop governing the country from Manila,” Marcos said. “Having three vice presidents would ensure that the issues and concerns of all Filipinos are represented in the central government,” he added.

Asked by reporters what his team would be composed of if the electoral change is approved and implemented, Marcos said, “Easy. Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. for president, Senator Chiz Escudero for vice president for Luzon, Miriam Defensor Santiago (who is from Iloilo) for vice president for the Visayas, and Davao City Mayor Rodrgo Duterte for vice president for Mindanao.

Majority of congressmen and senators seem to like the proposal, so a swift and quick constitutional amendment could easily happen in time for the 2016 presidential elections.

What do our readers think? Chime in below in the comments section!

Entertainment, Politics

POLL : WHO WOULD MAKE THE BEST CLOWN AMONG REPUBLICAN PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES?

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imageLAS VEGAS, Nevada (The Adobo Chronicles® ) – In a crowded field of 37 declared, exploratory and potential Republican candidates for U.S. president, someone has to win the party nomination. And someone has to be declared the best clown . Or both.

Donald Trump has graciously offered his colleagues an opportunity for a paid gig at the Trump Towers in Las Vegas for the candidate that will attract the most audience for a clown show that will open sometime next year.

In anticipation of what is expected to be a very tight contest,  The Adobo Chronicles®  has narrowed the field to the top six Republican presidential candidates who have the best chance of being chosen for this gig.

We are asking our readers for their input by voting in this exciting poll. Please vote and share the poll with your friends, family and colleagues.

International, Law Enforcement

PHILIPPINES: COMEDIAN BILL COSBY’S WAY OUT OF ALLEGED RAPE CHARGES

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Cosby (Photo: people.com)
Cosby (Photo: people.com)

MANILA, Philippines  (The Adobo Chronicles® ) – If it weren’t for the statute of limitations and American comedian Bill Cosby would be charged for alleged multiple rapes he committed, his only way out would be in the Philippines. By marrying his accusers.

Republic Act 8353 (The Anti-Rape Law of 1997), absolves the rapist from criminal liability on the condition that the offender marries the victim.

A provision in the law states:

“The subsequent valid marriage between the offended party shall extinguish the criminal action or the penalty imposed. In case it is the legal husband who is the offender, the subsequent forgiveness by the wife as the offended party shall extinguish the criminal action or the penalty: Provided, that the crime shall not be extinguished or the penalty shall not be abated if the marriage is void ab initio.”

So, Cosby would be free of rape charges by moving to the Philippines.

But not so fast.

Cosby cannot marry all his accusers. Polygamy is not legal in the Philippines.  In fact, it is one of the grounds for the exclusion of foreigners in the coutry’s immigration law.

Another big hurdle? Divorce is not legal in the Philippines either. The country is the only one remaining in the world, besides The Vatican, where divorce is not allowed.

So, if charged, Cosby will have to find another way out.   .