Maria Ressa Named DA Secretary!

June 28, 2022 Pol Pinoy Leave a comment

MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – On the eve of Bongbong Marcos’ inauguration as 17th President of the Philippines, former Rappler CEO Maria Ressa has been named DA Secretary.

In a press briefing conducted by PCOO, incoming Secretary Atty. Trixie
Cruz-Angeles made the announcement, saying that Ressa has proven her mantel when it comes to filing appeals. “She has appealed all the charges, rulings and conviction against her, making her the most qualified to fill the much sought-after position,” Cruz-Angeles said.

Ressa assumes her position at noon, tomorrow, June 30, as Secretary of the Department of Appeals (DA).

Among her latest appeals is that of her conviction for cyber libel, arising from a chase filed against her and another Rappler employee by a private individual.

Yesterday, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has affirmed its earlier ruling revoking Rappler’s media license which all but made Ressa ex-CEO.

Again, Ressa said she will appeal the ruling.

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VP Leni Robredo’s Statement On Overturn Of Roe vs. Wade!

June 24, 2022 Pol Pinoy Leave a comment

QUEZON CITY, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Quezon City Bureau)- Outgoing Philippine Vice President Leni Robredo issued a very strong statement following the U.S. Supreme Court’s overturn of the landmark 1973 Federal abortion rights ruling, Roe vs. Wade.

In a statement issued by the Office of the Vice President, Robredo said:

“It is every woman’s right to row a boat and wade in the waters. These are inalienable rights. I applaud the U.S. Supreme Court decision and hope this puts a stop to possible similar laws or rulings in the Philippines. Mabuhay ang mga kababaihan!”

(Melchor Vergara contributed to this report.)