Monthly Archives: November 2015

Entertainment, Film and TV

KRIS AQUINO’S NEWLY-EARNED TITLE : ‘TELL-ALL QUEEN’

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Aquino and Bautista, almost married
Aquino and Bautista, almost married

QUEZON CITY, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles) – Actress and television host Kris Aquino has just added a new title to her name : Tell-all Queen.

The younger sister of President NoyNoy Aquino is known as the ‘Queen of All Media’ and the ‘Oprah Winfrey’ of the Philippines (or so she wished).

Her newest accolade came just days after she publicly revealed details of her botched romantic relationship with former child actor and now mayor of Quezon City Herbert Bautista.

In a post on her blog titled “The State of My Heart,” Aquino described how after a few months of being in a relationship, a “tired” Bautista popped “the least romantic proposal a woman has ever received.” She apparently said ‘yes’ to Bautista’s marriage proposal.

Aquino is known as a celebrity who can’t seem to keep her personal life in wraps. Previously, she made public what she described as her abusive relationship with a married politician, Joey Marquez,  and accused him of giving her a sexually-transmitted disease.

Recently, amid rumors that her president brother was ‘dating’ Miss Philippines-Universe Pia Wurtzbach, Aquino promised — during a live broadcast — that she would make for a great sister-in-law.

Speaking to reporters today, Aquino said she was humbled but very appreciative of the new title given  to her and promised to do her best to live up to it.

 

Business, Government, International, Travel

SEVERE SHORTAGE OF PLASTIC WRAP IN THE PHILIPPINES

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imageMANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles) – Supermarkets and retailers in the Philippines are reporting a severe shortage of plastic wrap as a result of recent reports that  incoming and outgoing airline passengers at Manila’s Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) are being held and charged for alleged bullets found in their luggage.

Known as laglag bala (bullet drop) or tanim bala (planted bullet), the airport scheme involves passengers being questioned and detained by airport security for having bullets in their luggage.  It is widely believed that the bullets are “planted” by airport personnel as a way to extort money from unsuspecting passengers.

As a result, many passengers are taking the precaution of securing their luggage from the scheme by wrapping their bags with plastic wrap.  It has created an unusual demand for the plastic item.

Some passengers are taking no chances.  They’re not only wrapping their bags with plastic wrap. They are also wrapping themselves, just to be on the safe side.

Race Relations, Tourism, Travel

HAWAII’S “CHINAMAN’S HAT” TO BE RENAMED “PINOY SALAKOT”

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Mokoli'i
Mokoli’i

HONOLULU, Hawaii (The Adobo Chronicles) – Hawaii’s state legislature today unanimously approved a bill renaming the famed “Chinaman’s Hat” on Oahu to “Pinoy  Salakot.” The measure is expected to be immediately signed by Governor David Ige.

“Chinaman’s Hat” or Mokoliʻi, is a 12.5-acre basalt islet in Kāneʻohe Bay, Hawaii. Mokoliʻi is part of Kualoa Regional Park and located 1⁄3 mile  offshore of Kualoa Point, Oahu.

Many Asian American groups have long protested the use of the name “Chinaman’s Hat” because it is a derogatory term that used to refer to Chinese railroad workers in America.

After years of searching for a replacement name, the state legislature finally found one that is most appropriate and is not derogatory.  In fact, it is a term that elicits great pride among Filipinos, especially those living on the islands.

Henceforth, the island will be named “Pinoy Salakot.”image

“Salakot” is an indigenous wide-brimmed conical  hat used by Filipinos for centuries and even up to this day. It comes in different variations and is usually made from rattan or dried leaves of local trees.

The “salakot” closely resembles Mokoli’i.