Shortage Of Galunggong (Scad Fish) Reported In Metro Manila

July 3, 2016 Pol Pinoy Leave a comment

MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – For decades, galunggong, or scad, has been considered a poor man’s fish in the Philippines. It was abundant and inexpensive. Alas, it is a poor man’s fish no more.

Many public markets in Metro Manila are reporting a severe shortage of galunggong. Their sources of supply have stopped delivering the fish to their stalls. As a result, low-income consumers are upset that they are not able to buy the fish to feed their families.

An investigative report from our star reporter at The Adobo Chronicles uncovered the reason for the shortage.

It appears that galunggong suppliers are delivering the fish directly to 5-star hotels and restaurants in Metro Manila and other urban centers. The demand has significantly increased among these high-class establishments because galunggong is now part of their gourmet menu (see photo).

Galunggong is especially popular among foreign tourists out to experience the Philippines’ authentic, exotic cuisine.

An order of galunggong — one fried fish garnished with some mint or other leaves and sprinkled with either a sweet or sour sauce — at these establishments commands a price as high as two thousand pesos (about US $42). Rice is extra.

Upon hearing of the news, President Rod Duterte instructed Secretary Manny Piñol of the Department of Agriculture which has jurisdiction over the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, to look into the reported shortage.

Duterte wants the resolve the problem within 24 hours.

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New Presidential Teleprompter Automatically Bleeps Out Expletives

July 2, 2016 Pol Pinoy Leave a comment

Duterte's custom teleprompters — Duterte’s custom teleprompters

MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – There were unfounded fears that President Rod Duterte would embarrass the Philippines during his inaugural address last June 30. But nothing like that ever happened, thanks to the new teleprompters purchased by the presidential palace specifically for use by the president.

Duterte, oftentimes described by the media as the “foul-mouthed” mayor of Davao City, made his country proud at his oath-taking. Not only did he read verbatim from his prepared speech using a teleprompter, there was something else going on.

For a brief moment, Duterte tried to go off-script, and many Filipinos feared he would start using expletives like he does during his media interviews.

But Martin Andanar, presidential spokesperson, wasn’t a bit worried. He told The Adobo Chronicles today that the teleprompter used by the president was a custom-made equipment that automatically bleeped out any expletives coming from Duterte.

Andanar assured the Filipino people that as long as Duterte uses these teleprompters for his speeches, no expletives will ever be heard from him.

Change has indeed come!

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Multi-Awarded Director Brillante Mendoza To Direct New Superhero Film, “Digong”

July 2, 2016 Pol Pinoy Leave a comment

The cast of “Digong.” (Photo credit: Jayson Javier)

MANILA, Philippines (Manila Bureau ) – Multi-awarded Filipino film director Brillante Mendoza has been chosen to direct a new superhero film, “Digong,” based on the true-to-life story of new Philippine President Rod Duterte and his family.

Mendoza, the only Filipino that has won a directing award at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival for his 2009 film, “Kinatay,” was Duterte’s one and only choice to direct the superhero flick.

Mendoza’s Ma’Rosa” was also critically acclaimed at this year’s Cannes Film Festival and won the Best Actress award for Jaclyn Jose, another first for a Filipino.

In addition to directing the superhero film, Mendoza has also been chosen to direct President Duterte’s first State of the Nation Address (SONA) scheduled for July 25 this year.

Aside from the president, others in the cast of “Digong” include his children Sara, Paulo, Sebastian and Kitty; as well as his right-hand man Bong Go and new Philippine National Police Chief General Ronald ‘Bato’ dela Rosa.

“Digong” is a about a superhero family and their allies out to stamp out drugs, corruption and criminality in the fantasyland Pinas.

Mendoza hopes that this new film will finally earn for the Philippines a Best Picture award in Cannes next year.