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Health & Medicine, Human Interest, Science and Environment, Technology

Age-related Memory Loss: Filipino Scientists Suggest RAM Brain Implant

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IMG_4723.PNGMANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – Computers mimic the human brain. And vice versa.

With this in mind, scientists at the University of the Philippines embarked on a study of age-related memory loss, and today they announced a breakthrough that will solve those “senior moments” once and for all.

The scientists believe that memory loss is the result of the human brain reaching its full capacity.  The older one gets, the more information is stored in the brain, and just like with a computer, when its memory becomes full, it starts to slow down.

The solution, they said, is to implant a chip or computer RAM (Random Access Memory) into the brain. This can add gigs of memory to the slowing human brain.

“It’s just like implanting a pace-maker for the human heart,” the scientists said. “We have both the medical and technological capability to do the brain implants.”

Today’s announcement sent the value of computer chips skyrocketing at the Philippine Stock Exchange, especially those of companies engaged in computer trade with China.

The news also eclipsed the unveiling of Apple’s iPhone X.

Government, Politics

CHR’s Chito Gascon: Congress Violated My Human Rights

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MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – Commissioner Chito Gascon of the Commission on Human Rights is crying foul and is accusing the House of Representatives of violating his human rights.

Gascon’s accusation came just days after the House voted to reduce the commission’s budget from millions of pesos to exactly P1,000.  That’s ONE THOUSAND PESOS.

Asked by The Adobo Chronicles which of his human rights Congress violated, Gascon responded:

“My basic human right to earn money and make a living.  How can you expect me to survive with a salary of P1,000 a year?”

Gascon plans to appeal the House decision, but in the meantime he says he has applied with the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4 Ps) under the Department of Social Welfare and Development.  Among others, the program aims to provide cash assistance to address short-term financial need of poor Filipinos.

 

 

Awards, Food, Government, Politics

Nominations Now Open For 2017 Pambansang Litson Manok

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IMG_4638.PNGMANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – For the first time ever, Andok’s, the household name for litson manok and other grilled meat and fish, is partnering with The Adobo Chronicles to launch an annual search for ‘Pambansang Litson Manok.’

The online voting will culminate in a special awards ceremony to be held on December 31, 2017 at the Cultural Center of the Philippines.

Andok’s and The Adobo Chronicles today jointly announced the criteria for the 2017 award:

  • Contest is open to all elected officials (like VP Robredo, Senators Trillanes and Hontiveros) news media companies (like Inquirer and Rappler), bloggers (like Jim Paredes and Raissa Robles) and trollers (like the Silent Majority and Resbak Operatives.)
  • In order to qualify, nominees must have been repeatedly ‘burned’ (na-litson) for their comments, actions or stories (in the case of the news media.)
  • The contest is open to both pro- and anti-Duterte elements, but 10 bonus points will automatically be awarded to anti-Duterte nominees.
  • The board of judges will especially be looking out for national embarrassing situations involving the nominees.
  • Anyone who has a Facebook or Twitter account can submit a nomination.
  • Nominations may be sent by email to theadobochronicles@gmail.com or submitted directly to any Andok’s food stand.
  • Deadline for nominations is October 31, 2017, Halloween.
  • The declared winner will receive a tax-free, undisclosed dollar account courtesy of FilAm millionaire Loida Nicolas-Lewis