Monthly Archives: May 2023

Business, Fashion, International

Former Miss International Sues Prada For $1,000 Plus Emotional Damages!

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MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – She bought a pair of Prada designer shoes for $965 plus tax, and now Aurora Pijuan is suing the company for $1,000 plus an undisclosed financial claim for emotional damages.

The 1970 Miss International from the Philippines stated in her deposition that the expensive shoes gave her blisters which caused her pain and embarrassment.

In her tweet, Pijuan said that the local bakya (wooden clogs) is way more comfortable that her Pradas, not to mention it only costs P50 or the equivalent of $1.

Pijuan told The Adobo Chronicles that now she understands why Meryl Streep made the movie, “The Devil Wears Prada,” adding that the expensive designer shoe comes with evil consequences.

International, Law Enforcement, Technology

Philippines Bans Importation Of Chinese-Made Suction Climbing Apparatus!

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A member of the SWAT unit uses a climbing device to climb a high-rise building.

MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – The Philippines’ Bureau of Customs, upon recommendation of the Philippine National Police, has banned the importation of a Chinese-made suction climbing apparatus.

The new device was recently unveiled at the 11th China International Police Equipment Exhibition. The demonstration was done by a member of the Chinese SWAT team.

The principle of operation is based on the use of negative pressure when air is sucked in by suction cups and then attached to the wall.

Customs Chief Bienvenido Y. Rubio told Adobo Chronicles’ chief geopolitics reporter Brian Neyra that the Philippine government is afraid that the climbing equipment could be used by members of Akyat Bahay syndicates to perpetuate their criminal activities.

Akyat Bahay refers to the modus operandi of criminals to climb and enter private residences to steal valuables and property.

“With the climbing device, not even high-rise condominiums which abound in the country will not be spared from thieves,” Rubio said.

Moral of the story: Spider-man is not welcome in the Philippines!