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Education, Government, Politics, Religion

St. Scholastica’s College To Lose Accreditation As An Educational Institution

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IMG_3054MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) –  If shoes were made for walking, then schools are there for learning.

With this in mind, the Philippines’ Department of Education today stripped St. Scholastica of its accreditation on the grounds that it has failed in its mission as a learning institution.

St. Scho, as it is more popularly known, has been fielding its young students to various political protests and rallies, allowing them to skip their classes and be the “face” of Filipino youth fighting for their f*cked up future.

Whether it is to protest the Marcos burial or Duterte’s war on drugs, the ever-smiling, seemingly innocent teenagers have been in the forefront, supporting the political agenda of the Opposition, notably St. Scho alumnus Senator Risa Hontiveros.

Parents of the students have consistently complained that their kids seem to be regressing instead of progressing in their knowledge since enrolling at the previously all-girls Catholic school.

Meanwhile, the Bureau of Internal Revenue is considering issuing an order to the school to pay back taxes that it had previously been exempt from as a nonprofit, religious organization.

This is a developing story.  Check back for updates.

Food, Government, Politics

Jollibee To Sue Senator Risa Hontiveros

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IMG_3047.PNGMANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – Jollibee is suing Senator Risa Hontiveros after the latter dragged the name of the Philippines’ largest fast food chain into politics.

The lawsuit stems from a recent statement by Hontiveros seeking for a thorough deliberation on President Rodrigo Duterte’s recommendation for a 60-day extension of Martial Law in Mindanao.

Hontiveros said that asking for a martial law extension is not as easy as ordering from a fast-food restaurant. “While I look forward to the joint session that Congress will convene on this matter, hindi dapat madaliin ang prosesong ito (this process should not be rushed),” Hontiveros said in a text message on Tuesday.

“Ang paghingi ng Martial Law extension ay hindi parang umoorder lang sa Jollibee. Congress is not a fastfood restaurant,” she said.

A spokesperson from Jollibee told The Adobo Chronicles that their company is apolitical.  Our main mission is to serve the culinary needs of Filipinos here and abroad.  “We resent that Hontiveros is dragging our name in dirty politics,” he said.

Upon hearing of the lawsuit, former presidential sister Kris Aquino offered Hontiveros the use of Chowking, another popular fast-food chain. Aquino owns a Chowking franchise.

Business, Media, Politics, Social Media

Business Tycoon Buys Out Inquirer, Rappler

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IMG_3035.PNGMANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – MANILA – A major shakeup of Philippine media is in the offing, as business tycoon Ramon Ang announced that he will buy The Philippine Daily Inquirer from the Prieto family and Rappler from Maria Ressa.

The two media companies have been accused of being the mouthpiece of the anti-Duterte faction and it wasn’t clear whether the purchase will lead to a further dissipation of the Yellowtards (pro-Aquino and pro-Liberal Party fanatics.)

Both Inquirer and Rappler have been in serious trouble, with the mainstream daily newspaper owing billions in unpaid rent and taxes to the government and the online news outlet accused of violating the Philippine Constitution over foreign ownership/investment.

The stock value and popularity of the two companies have more than significantly declined that their impending sale to Ang would only cost the billionaire One peso a piece.

Sources close to the Inquirer and Rappler told The Adobo Chronicles that the sale is a very prudent move to avoid further compounding of their legal, financial and tax liabilities to the Philippine government.