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Catholic Bishops Protest Rosary Ban In Car Windows

May 22, 2017 Pol Pinoy Leave a comment

MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – Amid the confusion that greeted the implementation of the Anti-Distracted Driving Act (ADDA), transportation officials reminded Filipino motorists that their “line of sight” should be clear not just of electronic gadgets but also rosaries, small figurines, trinkets, and other accessories that can hinder their view of the road.

Reacting to the rosary ban, the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has called on all Catholics to gather at the Luneta this coming Sunday to protest what it is calling “government intrusion in religious affairs.”

CBCP President Socrates Villegas reminded the government that there is a constitutional mandate for the separation of church and state.

“We’ve never ever meddled in the affairs of the government, so why should it meddle with ours,” Villegas said.

Perhaps this is just a case of amnesia on the part of the CBCP head?

Government, International, Military, Politics, Race Relations

Leni Robredo: If I’m President, I Will Stand Up To China

May 21, 2017 Pol Pinoy Leave a comment

MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – Unlike incarcerated Senator Leila De Lima, Philippine Vice President Leni Robredo rejects the notion on the “frailties of a woman.” In fact, Robredo says if she becomes President, she will stand up head to head with China in order to protect the country’s claim over territories in the South China Sea.

President Rodrigo Duterte has been quoted as saying the Philippines is no match to China 🇨🇳 in as far as military power is concerned. He would rather deal with the dispute diplomatically rather than risk going to war with its giant nation neighbor.

Robredo disagrees.

The VP says that the Philippines 🇵🇭 has the necessary assets to wage a war, citing resources that can be utilized in challenging China.

“China may have more military personnel and firepower, but the Philippines is rich in supernatural power,” Robredo said.

Among the Philippine assets cited by Robredo: aswangs, tikbalangs, kapres, malignos, sangres and mulawins.

In addition, Robredo said that the Philippines keyboard warriors now number one million compared to China’s zero.

“We even have more than enough trolls to defeat China,” the VP said.

Government, Local News, Media, Politics

VP Leni Robredo’s New Radio Program Focuses On Inspiring Stories Of Hope

May 21, 2017 Pol Pinoy Leave a comment

QUEZON CITY, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – Vice President Leni Robredo said she wanted to use her new radio program to call on citizens to share their own inspiring stories with others.

She plans to use the airwaves to feature stories of ordinary Filipinos who have risen against the odds, inspiring and motivating others to do the same. “With ‘Istorya ng Pag-asa,’ we want to highlight inspiring stories that touch our hearts instead of fighting and faultfinding … These are stories that will bring hope,” Robredo said.

So during her last radio show, Robredo opened up the phone 📱 lines so listeners can share their stories.

The first caller was a man who was elected mayor of a city for the first of seven times in 1988, then cleaned up its streets almost overnight. He patrolled his city from the back of a Harley-Davidson, and then from inside a taxi after drivers started getting robbed. He was also a guy who left his own home to help his neighbors when the city flooded in 1994.

The caller was a hesitant candidate for higher political office in 2016, but his inspiring story and political will to rid the country of drugs and corruption made him the overwhelming choice of the Filipino electorate.

When Robredo asked for the caller’s name, the voice on the other end of the line said with an obvious humble tone, “Digong po, ma’m.”

The second caller was an elected official who represents a congressional district in Quezon City. The man wanted to be anonymous but shared his inspiring story of going beyond his call of duty. Rather than stay put serving his constituents in Quezon City, the Congressman has been criss-crossing the country, looking after the needs of the poor and downtrodden in remote places of laylayan.