Monthly Archives: October 2023

Entertainment, Law Enforcement, Religion

Drag Artist Pura Luka Arrested, Will File Counter Lawsuit!

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MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – Controversial drag performer Pura Luka Vega was arrested by Manila Police District operatives in his home in Sta. Cruz, Manila on Wednesday afternoon. The drag performer, whose real name is Amadeus Fernando Pagante, is reportedly being held at the Santa Cruz Police Station.

Religious group Philippines for Jesus Movement earlier sued Vega for his rock rendition of “Ama Namin,” or the Lord’s Prayer, which was denounced by many as “blasphemous.”

Pagante was charged under Article 201 of the Revised Penal Code provides the penalty for “immoral doctrines, obscene publications and exhibitions and indecent shows.”

It wasn’t clear whether Pagante would be posting bail for his temporary freedom.  What’s clear is that he’s fighting back!

In a message sent directly to The Adobo Chronicles, Pagante said he is counter-suing the religious group, the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines and Parish officials of Quiapo Church for immoral doctrines, idolatry and grave threat to public safety.  This is connection with the annual Traslacíon celebrating the feast of the Black Nazarene.

“When I performed as Jesus, I was merely practicing my craft as an entertainer. No one was physically hurt during my performance. Nothing immoral about that,” he said.

Pagante added: “What could be more immoral than a public display of idolatry, parading the Black Nazarene like a rock star, and putting the lives and safety of devotees at great risk? Is there a double standard here?”

Social Media

Even Artificial Intelligence Can’t Outwit Politique PH!

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Oh, how the fast-rising, intrigue-inducing Politique PH has ruffled many feathers, especially among so-called social media influencers and supposedly well-credentialed bloggers.  They MARK Politique’s wit, sassy style and grasp of social and political happenings on the Internet with sour-graping, accusing it as having “no substance.”

Some have tried to expose Politique with photos of alleged editorial team meetings and published maps of IP addresses where they suspect the literary genius is posting from. But alas, their moves have all but failed, and Politique simply dismisses them with a single sip of tea.

So to put an end to all speculation and trolling, we asked our in-house AI (Artificial Intelligence) the question on who people think Politique PH is.  Here is the response.

The moral of the story: not even AI can outwit Politique!

Politics

If Leni Robredo, Not Bongbong Marcos Were President

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If Leni Robredo, not Bongbong Marcos, were the President of the Philippines, our nation would certainly be on a different trajectory. While some may argue in favor of Marcos, let’s humor that notion.

Under Marcos, we would have a nostalgic throwback to a time when authoritarianism reigned supreme. Who doesn’t miss the days of censorship, human rights abuses, and massive embezzlement of state funds? A trip down memory lane, indeed!

Robredo, on the other hand, promotes democracy, human rights, and social justice, how boring! Marcos could bring back the golden era of crony capitalism, where his friends would profit immensely while the rest of the population scraped by. Who doesn’t love inequality and corruption?

Sure, Robredo’s emphasis on education and healthcare might lead to a more educated and healthier populace, but where’s the fun in that? With Marcos, we’d have extravagant dictator-sponsored parades, and who cares if the treasury runs dry?

In a world where absurdity reigns, a Marcos presidency might be the perfect fit. But for those who prefer progress, democracy, and accountability, the choice is clear – Robredo all the way!