Monthly Archives: June 2023

Media

Reuters 2023 PH Media Trust Survey: Rappler Maintains Its Standing!

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MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – Let’s give it to Rappler for being consistent and holding the line on being the least trusted news brand in the Philippines.

The Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism at Oxford University has just released its 2023 survey on media trust for the Philippines.

As expected, Maria Ressa’s Rappler is at the bottom of the heap. Just like in previous years.

Congratulations are in order!

https://reutersinstitute.politics.ox.ac.uk/digital-news-report/2023/philippines

Finance, National News, Politics

In Protest Of Maharlika Fund, Rowena Guanzon Withdraws Money From Land Bank Account

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MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – Boycotts of Philippine banks seem to be the trend these days, and ex-Comelec Commissioner Rowena Guanzon si no exception.

In protest of the passing of the Maharlika Investment Fund as certified a priority bill by President Bongbong Marcos, Gunzon rushed to her Land Bank branch in protest. (Land Bank is one of the financial institutions that will be tapped for the government’s wealth fund.)

She proudly posted her protest action through a selfie showing her Manager’s Check withdrawal.

We engaged the services of AI (Articifial Intelligence) to determine the amount she withdrew (she covered the amount with her fingers.

AI came back to us with an authenticated photos of the check. Guanzon withdrew NINE PESOS AND NINETY CENTAVOS.

That’s a big dent on Land Bank’s investment accounts!

Entertainment, Law Enforcement, Local News, Sports

Baguio City Bans Playing Of ‘Lato-Lato’

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BAGUIO CITY, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Baguio City Bureau) – The Philippines’ Summer Capital of Baguio City always leads the way when it comes to instilling discipline among its citizens and visitors.

You can’t urinate, spit or smoke in public. You can’t curse. You can’t have karaoke sessions during wee hours. You have to wear your face mask in public transports and crowded establishments.

Now, Mayor Benjamin Magalong has issued Executive Order No. 69, banning the playing of ‘lato-lato’ in public.

The trending game involves a pair of plastic balls connected by a string that creates a unique clacking sound. Kids and adults alike have been playing the game even inside malls.

Many have complained, especially senior citizens, that the noise created by the balls exceeds the noise level that they can handle. Others say the sound almost resembles that of Chinese firecrackers.

So the next time you have the urge to play lato-lato, do so in the privacy of your bedroom. And close your door and windows.