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Economy, Food, International

Filipino Scientists Produce World’s First Organic Boneless Bananas

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IMG_7012.PNGLOS BAÑOS, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – Move over seedless grapes. Make way for boneless bananas!

Agricultural scientists at the University of the Philippines at Los Baños (UPLB) have successfully produced an organic prototype of bananas not seen ever before anywhere in the world. They’re boneless!

The bananas have been marketed on a limited basis at selected produce markets in and around the campus. They’re being sold at 47 centavos per pound ( US $o.01)

Agriculture Secretary Manny Piñol praised the Filipino scientists, saying that the new discovery puts the Philippines on the world map in as far as organic food production is concerned. He also expressed optimism that when mass-produced, the boneless variety will double or triple the country’s banana exports. “It’ll be a great boost not only to organic farmers but to our economy as a whole,” he said.

Government, Immigration, Politics

Duterte Offers Refugee Status To Filipino Americans Trying To Flee Trump Presidency

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imageMANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) –  Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has lashed out at the “hypocrisy” of the West for closing borders to an exodus of refugees whom he said he would welcome to his country until it was “filled to the brim”.

Commenting on the refugee exodus that has plagued Europe, Duterte said Western countries had failed those most in need and the Philippines, a developing country of 100 million, was willing to take them in.

“They can always come here, and will be welcome here,” he said.

“It’s all right. We will survive. I say send them to us. We will accept them. We will accept them. They are human beings.”

In a collateral move, Duterte also announced that his administration will offer refugee status to all Filipino Americans trying to flee Donald Trump’s presidency.

The election of Trump has prompted many Americans to plan their exodus to Canada, Europe and Asia.

“There will be no questions asked,” Duterte said. “All that Filipino Americans need to do is to renounce their U.S. citizenship and come to the Philippines.  He made it clear that his refugee status offer is open to all, including the FilAms who have been very critical of his administration.

“Blood is thicker than politics,” Duterte added.

Government, Politics

BREAKING: Western States Cancel Thanksgiving Holiday

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IMG_7013.JPGSEATTLE, Washington (The Adobo Chronicles, San Francisco Bureau) – November 24, Thanksgiving Day, will not be a holiday in the states of California, Washington, Oregon and Nevada.

Meeting in Seattle yesterday, the governors of the four Western states which voted for Hillary Clinton signed a joint proclamation cancelling the upcoming traditional celebration.

“There is nothing to be thankful for in 2016 in as far as the presidential elections are concerned,” the proclamation states.

“We urge our citizens to instead make November 24 a day of mourning after that devastating loss of one of the most qualified candidates to ever run for president of the United States,” California Governor Jerry Brown told The Adobo Chronicles.

The governors also urged all shopping centers throughout the four states to close on Friday, November 25, in solidarity with the more than 62 million people who voted for Clinton.

They also encouraged citizens to donate to the Clinton Foundation instead of shopping on Black Friday and the rest of the holiday season.