Headline War Erupts In The Philippines

IMG_7706.PNGMANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau)- Forget about fake news. You should be more concerned about real, legitimate news.  Which begs the question, which “real” news  should you believe?

The beacon, the light, the bearer of truth, the watchdog of government — otherwise known as the news media — is in shambles in the Philippines.

If you’re not paying attention, you might think that you’re dealing with political parties, listening to or reading their ideological propaganda.

Where before it was a battle of bloggers, i.e., Mocha Uson vs. Raissa Robles, it is now a war between what we know as legitimate media.  They battle for your attention, and cater to your political leaning.  How? Through their headlines.

So fear not. Any news story — and we mean ANY news story — can be good news for you.  Just pick the headline you wish to believe.  You don’t have to read the full story.  What for? The headlines tell it all.

The Adobo Chronicles’ Predictions For Philippine Presidents Through 2040

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From left, clockwise: Duterte, Pacquiao, Vice Ganda, Richards

MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – Now that Donald Trump has been officially elected as the 45th president of the United States, Americans are now setting their sights on 2020, the next presidential election year.

Already, several names are being floated as possible candidates who will have the chance to make Trump a one-term president.  Among these names are Senator Elizabeth Warren,  Incoming Senator Kamala Harris, and Chelsea Clinton.

Meanwhile, in the Philippines, there is a lot of speculation on who will succeed President Rodrigo Duterte when his 6-year term expires in 2022.

Here are our predictions for the next Philippine presidents through 2040:

2022-2028: Manny Pacquiao

2028-2034: Vice Ganda

2034-2040: Alden Richards

Let us know your thoughts in the comments section.

Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte To Cynthia Patag: Are You High On Drugs?

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Patag, left, and Mayor Duterte

DAVAO CITY, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – Retired entertainer and yellow activist Cynthia Patag got an unexpected message from someone she claimed was training to become the next president of the Philippines: Davao City Mayor Sara ‘Inday’ Duterte, daughter of President Duterte.

In her social media account, Patag boasted that she had an “unassailable” source that the mayor had begun training for the role of president in 2020, when her father finishes his 6-year term.  Patag cried, “political dynasty!”

Apparently, either this unassailable source or Patag herself needed a civics lesson.

Duterte’s term as president doesn’t end until 2022.

Mayor Sara sent Patag an Instagram message, asking the entertainer if she was high on drugs. Or just dumb.

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