Adobo Chronicles Exclusive: PAGCOR Reveals Inspiration For New P3M Logo!

MANILA, Philippines ( The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – Move over, ‘Love The Philippines,’ another controversy is brewing! No, not a slogan or branding, but a new P3 Million logo.

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has unveiled a new logo in time for its 40th anniversary. No less that President Bongbong Marcos led the unveiling ceremony.

Almost instantly, netizens criticized the new logo with many asking “why fix something that doesn’t need fixing?”

The Adobo Chronicles reached out to the designer of the logo who is now P3 Million richer to ask what inspired him to come up with the red and blue graphic.

He said he the concept came to him while visiting Las Vegas. He was awed by the headdress of one of the showgirls.

Now you know!

Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco Leaving DOT!

MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco couldn’t take any more heat from the controversial “Love The Philippines” tourism campaign and promo video. She has decided to leave the Department of Tourism (DOT). This, despite President Bongbong Marcos saying that she still has the trust and confidence of Malacañang.

But to her fans and supporters, no worries.

She is leaving only temporarily. It is being reported that she is taking a family leave of absence. No details on when and where.

Maybe in one of the countries featured in the DDB video?

22-Year-Old Man Wins The Crown In The Netherlands’ Beauty Pa-Gent!

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (The Adobo Chronicles, Berlin Bureau) – A 22-year-old man won the crown in The Netherlands’ first-ever beauty pa-gent!

The man, who goes by the name of Rikkie Valerie Kolle, bested other gents in the historic competition on Sunday.

Pagent organizers are still negotiating with the Miss Universe Organization to see if Kolle can also be The Netherlands’ representative to this year’s 72nd Miss Universe Pageant to be held in El Salvador.