Raissa Robles Declines National Book Award

44DAFB8B-E7C0-4E27-A5DC-477A08499932MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – It would have been the highlight of her career as a book author.  Raissa Robles’ book on the Marcos Martial Law, ‘Never Again,’ won the book award for non-fiction.

The award was given out by the National Book Development Board (NBDB).

But alas, NBDB is a government agency, and so it would be a conflict of interest for Robles to accept an award from the government that she criticizes and despises.  Furthermore, the agency is funded by taxpayer money and she constantly questions foreign travels of Duterte officials on taxpayer dime.

So, being the ‘investigative journalist’ that she claims she is, she decided to decline the award.

Well and good!

Rappler’s Pia Rañada On Duterte: He Takes My Breath Away

5524AAAA-47F0-4C96-8BDB-DE2AAA0BCF32MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – If you’ve been to a karaoke bar — and who hasn’t — you surely have heard the song by Berlin, ‘Take My Breath Away.’

Well, that’s exactly how Rappler’s star reporter, Pia Rañada feels about President Rodrigo Duterte.  Secret admirer, eh?

In a recent tweet, Rañada said this:

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Well, in an exclusive interview with The Adobo Chronicles, the Rapplerette admited that Duterte takes her breath away.

’I’m a fan of the President, and what you see me do at press conferences does not reflect my true feelings for Duterte.  It’s just what I’m being paid to do by Rappler.”

So there you have it, folks — have a breather and listen to this great song:

Adobo Chronicles Congratulates Raissa Robles For Her Book Award

4B46048F-DBB9-4D95-BDCE-AC2C12AFC9EBMANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – GMA News is reporting that ‘investigative journalist’ and twitterer Raissa Robles won an award for her book on the Marcos Martial Law, “Never Again.”

The award was handed out by some unheard of organization known as the National Book Development Board (NBDB).

Robles’ book won the top prize in the fiction category.

Congratulations, Ms. Robles!