Monthly Archives: October 2020

International, Media, Politics, Social Media

THANKS TO MARIA RESSA, RAPPLER COULD be fired as facebook factchecker IN PH

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MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – When you bite the hand that feeds you, you could very well lose your source of food.

This is what could happen to Rappler after its CEO Maria Ressa attacked Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg during a special edition of ‘TIME100 Talks,” hosted by Prince Harry.

In that interview, Ressa said that Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte and Zuckerberg are “on the same page” when it comes to threats to Philippine Democracy, accusing Facebook and other social media platforms of abdicating their responsibility in protecting the public sphere from misinformation.

Rappler is one of two factcheckers designated by Facebook in the Philippines. Rappler’s factchecker status is now in jeopardy as Zuckerberg is reportedly furious at Ressa for shaming him in front of no less than the Duke of Sussex!

Will Zuckerberg hand Ressa the pink slip soon?

As for the rest of the interview with Prince Harry, nothing much came out of Ressa’s mouth except her usual template rhetoric of “weaponizing the law,” “a lie told a thousand times becomes the truth,” holding the line,” etc. As expected she also heralded her being a journalist for many years, covering war stories, as well as the criminal lawsuits, arrests and conviction she has faced.

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PHILIPPINE NEWS IN 60 SECONDS

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Filipinos can now sit one seat apart when riding public transportation on the way to the cinema where they must sit three seats apart.

The Filipinos’ favorite pastime, videoke is now banned from 7am to 5pm in deference to the parents who must attend online classes on behalf of their kids, as part of the new blended learning.

Cemeteries across the country will be closed from October 29 to November 4 to avoid overcrowding during the traditional Undas.  Many are praising the move, saying it will provide much-needed relief to the dearly departed.

Despite her frequent statements and appearances on Facebook Live, VP Leni Robredo’s trust and approval writing are at an all-time low. Her PR handlers vowed to make a drastic change starting with her next live video.  She will let her hair down and get rid of those nerdy glasses.  She will also change the color of her dress to flaming red.

The House of Representatives’ Speakership row has finally be resolved. Alan Cayetano knelt before the Lord in a pray-over.  All’s well that ends well.

International, Politics

TRUMP TOWER MANILA BEING READIED FOR DONALD IF HE LOSES U.S. ELECTION

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WASHINGTON, D.C. (The Adobo Chronicles, Washington Bureau) – The Trump Tower Manila (which is actually located in Makati City) is being readied as a possible permanent residence for U.S. President Donald Trump if he loses the elections in November.

In a recent campaign rally in Macon, Georgia, Trump said he will leave the country if he loses the election to his Democratic rival, Joe Biden.

Trump Tower Manila, also known as Trump Tower at Century City, is a residential building that stands 57 stories high and is the third tallest building in the Philippines. It cost $150 million to build.

Asked why he is thinking of the Philippines when he has real estate properties in many other parts of the world, Trump said “Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is my good friend,” and that “many Filipinos love me, and I love them.”

Trump is trailing Biden by double digits in practically all U.S. polls.