Government, Health & Medicine, Law Enforcement

Thousands Of Californias Petition Governor To Ease Covid Restrictions

January 14, 2021 Pol Pinoy Leave a comment

SACRAMENTO, California (The Adobo Chronicles, Sacramento Bureau) Tens of thousands of Californians have petitioned Governor Gavin Newsom to ease the state’s Covid-19 lockdown restrictions.

To curb the spread of the deadly coronavirus, Newsom put in place what amounts to a temporary strict lockdown, restricting movement and activities by citizens.

One of the restrictions is a stay home order that among other things, prohibits people from holding gatherings or dinners with non household members.

Newsom however clarified that Californians can still host small dinners or gatherings of up to a maximum of 8 people without any issue.

The petitioners argued that they don’t know 8 people without issues. “Almost everyone comes with some baggage,” they said.

Government, Politics

Leni Robredo Moves Up Yet Again In 2022 Presidential Election Poll

January 14, 2021 Pol Pinoy Leave a comment

MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – The prospects of Leni Robredo becoming the next President of the Philippines are getting better by the day.

Initially, according to a recent survey by pollster Pulse Asia, the Vice President was a distant 6th when Filipinos were asked whom they wou,d elect President in 2022.

But things are changing.

First, Manila Mayor Isko Moreno said he has no intentions of running for President in 2022.

Then President Duterte belied claims that his daughter, Davao City Mayor Sara, would be running for President.

That means Robredo moved up two steps closer to the top spot of Presidentiables, now held by Bongbong Marcos and Senator Grace Poe. She is currently in 4th place.

VP Spokesperson Barry Gutierrez told The Adobo Chronicles that they are closely monitoring the situation and are on the lookout for more “withdrawals” by the leading, potential Presidential candidates.

Government, Health & Medicine, International

Galvez: Sinovac Will Pay PH P7,259 For Each 2-Dose Of The Vaccine We Purchase!

January 13, 2021 Pol Pinoy Leave a comment

MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – Now we know why the Duterte government has chosen to purchase the Chinese vaccine Sinovac. The country stands to earn P7,250 for every 2 doses of the Covid-19 vaccine it buys from China.

ABS-CBN is reporting that Vaccine Czar Secretary Carlito Galvez said that purchasing Sinovac through the COVAX facility would decrease the price of the vaccine by as much as 300%.

The estimated cost of Sinovac is P3,629.50 per two doses (according to figures released by Senator Sonny Angara’s office). A 100% decrease in price would make the vaccine free. Therefore a 300% decrease would mean the makers of Sinovac would owe the Philippines P7,259 for each two-doses of the vaccine.

Kudos to Secretary Galvez. What a great deal!