Monthly Archives: August 2023

Social Media

Maria Ressa Comes To The Aid Of Pastor Quiboloy

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MANDALUYONG CITY, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Mandaluyong Bureau) – Nobel Laureate and convicted Rappler CEO Maria Ressa is defending Apollo Quiboloy after the Kingdon of Jesus Christ pastor’s YouTube, TikTok and Facebook accounts were taken down.

Ressa, a fierce advocate of freedom of the press, mourned what she was calling curtailment of the basic human right of free speech, the demise of Democracy and of Freedom of Religion.

Ressa added that just like the law, social media is now also being weaponized to curtail free speech.

International, Military

EDCA: U.S. Will Supply Philippine Coast Guard With High-powered Water Guns!

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WASHINGTON, D.C. (The Adobo Chronicles, Washington Bureau) – The United States has assured that it will defend the Philippines against any armed foreign attack as part of the two countries’ Enhanced Defense Cooperative Agreement (EDCA).

The American assurance came in the wake of the recent water cannon attack by the Chinese Coast Guard on a Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) resupply boat.

But an attack is only considered an act of war if firepower is used. Water does not qualify.

So, in the meantime, the U.S. is supplying the PCG with high-powered water guns to counter any non-firepower attacks by China. Yes, including water cannons.

Newly-appointed Special Presidential Envoy to China on Special Concerns Teddy Boy Locsin, Jr. praised the American donation of water guns, saying Uncle Sam is a true friend and ally of the Philippines.