MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – On the occasion of the first-month anniversary of the launch of the community pantry, actress and known member of the political Opposition Agot Isidro challenged President Rodrigo Duterte to issue a congratulatory greeting.
Duterte wasted no time in responding to Isidro. Here is the President’s response in full:
MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – For decades now, 7-Eleven has dominated the 24-hour convenience store business in the Philippines, but now it is threatened by a newly set up chain — Five-6 — expected to open stores all across the country.
Five-6 (5-6) is widely known among Filipinos as a loan shark scheme whereby repayment comes with high interest. Basically, for every five pesos one borrows, the repayment is six pesos, or around 20% interest.
But the owners of Five-6 told The Adobo Chronicles is a far cry from the 5-6 scheme as we know it.
Rather, the concept behind the convenience chain is that for every 5 pieces of the same item you buy, you get a 6th piece free. For example, if you bought a 6-pack of San Mig Light, you only pay for 5. Half a dozen eggs will cost you the price for 5.
This may not approximate the now popular community pantries, but it’s a good, cost-saving perk that comes with the convenience of a 24-hour grocery service.
MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – Inquirer USA has all but designated Leni Robredo as Acting President of the Philippines, thanks to an opinion piece penned by Ben “Boying” Pimentel.
The Adobo Chronicles can now confirm that indeed, the Vice President is acting like President.
Without the Constitutional mandate nor the portfolio of government functions, Robredo has been meeting with foreign ambassadors, launching relief operations, setting up her own mobile Covid-19 testing, issuing public statements on every issue of national concern, and acting like a poor copycat of News Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern or Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen, or even Queen Elizabeth of England.
Many believe she’s trying hard to act “presidential” in preparation for a possible run in the 2022 national elections to succeed Rodrigo Roa Duterte. Others, however, believe that her public actions and statements are a better fit for the governorship of her home province of Camarines Sur, or Barangay captain in her native Naga City.
Regardless, whatever happened to Robredo’s own statement after she won the VP elections: “the only powers of the Vice President is to wait for something to happen to the President?”
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