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Politics, Religion

Roxas, Robredo Encounter Hostile Catholic Clergy

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image.jpegMANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) –  It was supposed to be a peaceful and spiritual climax to many months of rigorous campaigning for Liberal Party standard-bearers Mar Roxas and Leni Robredo.

On the day before the final “miting de avance,” the party’s presidential and vice presidential candidates decided to attend church services at a local cathedral to pray for victory in Monday’s elections.  They were accompanied by about a dozen or so supporters in their trademark yellow t-shirts.

At the end of the service as they were leaving the cathedral, Roxas and Robredo flashed the “L” sign as a way to thank the clergy who helped in the celebration, music and liturgy.

To their surprise, the clergy – bishops, priests and brothers — flashed back not the “L” sign but the “closed fist” sign, making known their support and approval for rival presidential candidate, Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte.

Sometimes, just praying quietly is more than sufficient.

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Food, Local News, Media, Social Media

Move Over Philippine Carrot Man, Here Comes Hawaii’s Fruit And Veggie Man

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HONOLULU, Hawaii (The Adobo Chronicles, Hawaii Bureau) – Move over, Philippine carrot man, you’ve got some serious competition in Hawaii.

Many will recall the young man from the Philippines’ Mountain Province, Jeyrick Sigmaton, whose snap shot photo went viral because of his good looks.  The rest is history, as Sigmaton now appears on television and has earned a modeling career.

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Now, another Internet sensation is brewing.  He’s not just a carrot man, he’s also a banana and green veggie man.  His name is Chris Lee, from the island of Oahu in Hawaii.

We doubt, however, that he will leave his day job for a career in modeling or film and TV.  He is a state legislator, representing Kailua and Waimanalo.

Well, if his photo goes viral worldwide, he might just reconsider! So, share away…

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Politics, The Media

Filipino Children Sue For Compensation And Royalty From Political Ads

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image.jpegMANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – Desperate times call for desperate measures.

With just days before the May 9 Philippine presidential elections, candidates are racing against the clock to make their last minute appeal for votes.  The political campaign ends Sunday, the day for the elections.

Realizing none of their media ads have improved their ratings in the polls, some candidates have resorted to child abuse, using Filipino children to be their spokespersons in their political ads.

Flipping from one TV channel to another, viewers can’t help but notice the flurry of political ads featuring children, many of whom are under the age of puberty.

But the children just have had it.  They no longer want to remain silent while the candidates benefit from their superb acting.

Today, more than a dozen children who are featured in various political ads are suing the candidates and the television networks for just compensation for their work, as well as royalty fees every time their ad is shown on TV.

The Adobo Chronicles could not independently confirm whether or not the kids were paid for their ad appearance or how much in royalty fees they are demanding.

The candidates and ABS-CBN and GMA 7 networks have not returned our calls for comment.

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