Monthly Archives: November 2017

Government, International, Politics, Social Media, The Media

Trillanes To Sue Thinking Pinoy, Trump To Sue Adobo Chronicles

November 7, 2017 Pol Pinoy Leave a comment

MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – Antonio Trillanes is suing R.J. Nieto, a.k.a. Thinking Pinoy over what the Philippine senator is calling ‘fake news’ regarding US President Donald Trump calling him ‘lil narco.’

Thinking Pinoy’s opinion post was based on a PhilStar column by Al Pedroche who has since apologized to Trillanes. Trillanes also wanted Thinking Pinoy and another PhilStar columnist to apologize “for spreading fake news.”

Trillanes is suing for libel.

Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump, during an interview with reporters on board Air Force One said that he was also suing The Adobo Chronicles for its story claiming that Trillanes called him a ‘wacko.’

While Trillanes himself has not denied calling Trump a ‘wacko,’ Trump said there is no way that a respectable senator like Trillanes will resort to name calling.

The U.S. President is on a five-nation tour of Asia, culminating in the Philippines where he is expected to pay a personal visit to Trillanes.

Harry Roque Promises To Throw Hollow Blocks At Rappler’s Maria Ressa Upon Her Return From U.S.

November 6, 2017 Pol Pinoy Leave a comment

MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – After making a 180-degree turn from throwing hollow blocks to throwing pan de sal at Duterte critics, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque once again made a complete turn-around.

This time, he’s back at threatening to throw hollow blocks — at Rappler’s Maria Ressa.

Roque made the threat after learning of a speech made by Ressa during the Awards Dinner sponsored by the National Democratic Institute (NDI) held in Washington, D.C.

In a speech accepting one of the Democracy Awards handed out by NDI, Ressa told her audience that Rappler’s coverage of Duterte’s campaign helped him get elected.

”What total bull,” Roque said. “I am ready to throw the first hollow block at Ressa upon her return from the U.S. for spreading lies and disinformation.”

Let the games begin!

Rappler’s Maria Ressa Receives Democracy Award For Helping Elect Duterte

November 6, 2017 Pol Pinoy Leave a comment

57E76225-D4B1-4DC1-8D7E-293877A96E22 — Ressa with Madeleine Albright and other Democracy Award recipients (Photo: NDI Website)

WASHINGTON, D.C. (The Adobo Chronicles, Washington Bureau) – Maria Ressa, CEO of Rappler, has received a Democracy Award from the National Democratic Institute (NDI).

NDI’s Madeleine Albright told The Adobo Chronicles that Ressa was selected for her and Rappler’s help in getting Rodrigo Duterte elected President of the Philippines.

Here is Ressa’s acceptance speech: