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Filipinos To Adele: ‘Hello From The Other Side’

June 21, 2016 Pol Pinoy Leave a comment

Adele (Photo source: thisdayinmusic.com)

ANTWERP, Belgium (The Adobo Chronicles, Berlin Bureau) – Singer Adele seems to think that Filipinos live on top of coconut trees.

At a concert in Antwerp, Belgium, the mutli-awarded British singer of the famed ‘Hello’ asked her audience: “Would anyone come to my show if I went to Manila?’

Well, the fact is, Manila is a favorite destination of top international performers, with Filipinos packing concert venues and coughing up big bucks — and we mean an entire month’s salary — just to see their favorite celebrities perform live.

The latest diva to perform in Manila was of course none other than Madonna where a second sold-out show had to be scheduled to accommodate concert goers.

So, yes, Adele, Filipinos will absolutely, postively come to see you. Come say hello to the other side!

And by the way, we may live on top of coconut trees, but we have escalators to take us up there!

Here’s a video of that moment when Adele posed the million dollar question, shot by Michel Kappens and shared by Philippine Concerts, a Facebook guide to upcoming foreign or local concerts, gigs, live performances, and other musical events in the Philippines.

Diversity, LGBT, Politics, Same-sex Marriage

PRIDE MONTH: Gay Filipinos Drop Yellow From The Rainbow Flag

June 21, 2016 Pol Pinoy Leave a comment

The gay rainbow colors sans yellow (Photo: The Adobo Chronicles)

MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – Members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community in the Philippines are celebrating two very significant events this June — the inauguration of President-elect Rod Duterte and international (gay) Pride Month.

But they are also making an important political statement by dropping the yellow from the gay rainbow colors.

A spokesperson for the Supreme Coalition of Filipino LGBT Organizations (SCFLO) told The Adobo Chronicles that the color yellow has a bad reputation in the country. It represents the misguided politics of the Aquino administration and his Liberal Party (LP) — politics that has not been friendly to LGBTs and the rest of the population.

In fact, President Aquino had repeatedly said that he was undecided on legalizing gay marriage because he is not sure if it will be good for children to have same-sex parents.

During the last presidential campagin, LP bet Mar Roxas made it clear that he was not in favor of divorce and same-sex marriage.

Duterte, on the other hand, stands in support of LGBT rights. Though he sometimes publicly throws around pejorative terms like queer, Duterte has also firmly condemned discrimination against the LGBT community in the Philippines. He has said that as President, he would consider legalizing same-sex marriage and supports allowing LGBT people to serve in the military. In an appearance on a Philippine talk show last summer, he said that he’d have no issue with his son if he came out as gay, and said that “everyone deserves to be happy.”

So, as Pinoys rejoice in the swearing in of the new LGBT-friendly president, they are also celebrating Pride by displaying the gay rainbow colors — minus the yellow.

Happy Pride, everyone!

Politics, Travel

Donald Trump To Reward Campaign Contributors With Hawaii Getaway

June 21, 2016 Pol Pinoy Leave a comment

HONOLULU, Hawaii (The Adobo Chronicles, Honolulu Bureau) – Republican Presidential Candidate Donald Trump began the month of June with just $1.3 Million cash on hand going into the general election campaign, compared to Hillary Clinton’s $42 Million.

Trump knows the lack of funds is a serious threat to his candidacy and the chances of the Republican party to regain The White House.

To remedy the financial setback, Trump has issued an appeal to individual supporters to make contributions to his campaign, and he just might have the right incentive to raise the much-needed funds.

The Trump campaign is asking individual contributors to give $2,700 which is the limit dictated by law.

In return, Trump is rewarding contributors of said amount with a complimentary weekend stay at the Trump Towers in Waikiki. The Hawaii getaway has no blackout dates and no expiration.

The Trump campaign is very confident that with this special promo, the Donald will be able to outraise Clinton and ensure his victory in the November elections.

The campaign also said that contributors need not be Republican to be eligible for the Hawaii getaway.