MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – Sometimes, satire imitates life. At other times, life imitates satire!

On July 13, 2023, The Adobo Chronicles published a satirical article claiming that the Office of the President of the Philippines is seeking input from netizens on a supposed plan to come up with a new logo for Malacañang (the official residence of the PH president).

Well, what do you know! On Saturday, July 15, 2023, Malacañang made public a new logo!

It’s not exactly a new logo for the Office of the President. Rather, a new logo and slogan that rebrand government service under Bongbong Marcos’ administration.

“Bagong Pilipino” seeks to instill a new sense of change, discipline, progress and all that sort of thing, reminiscent of Marcos’ late father who, during the days of Martial Law, popularized the slogan, “Bagong Lipunan” (New Society).

Here is Adobo Chronicles’ July 13 article:

Office Of The President Seeking Netizen Input For Its New Logo!