MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – It was supposed to be a goodwill visit to the Philippine Navy’s flagship vessels to meet the Filipino patriots and world-class officers.
Everything was going as planned, with self-proclaimed political analyst Richard Heydarian wining and dining with Navy personnel. But then, at one point, a China Coast Guard (CCG) vessel cruised by the Philippine Navy ship somewhere near Ayungin Shoal in the South China Sea.
From out of the blue Heydarian stood on deck and saluted the CCG! A true Chinese patriot!
QUEZON CITY, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Quezon City Bureau) – It was a saving grace for controversial Gilas Pilipinas Coach Chot Reyes as the Philippines beat China in yesterday’s match at the FIBA World Cup.
Gilas won with a final score of 96-75.
The mostly Filipino crowd that jampacked the Araneta Coliseum rose in unison at game’s end to give Reyes a standing ovation.
This was in contrast to previous games where the hometown crowd booed and jeered the coach.
MANDALUYONG CITY, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Mandaluyong Bureau) – Maria Ressa’s online new portal, Rappler, is being touted as the beacon of light, the advocate for truth, and journalism independent of influence and vested interests.
But the least-trusted news brand in the Philippines is finally coming clean, admitting for the first time that their “news” reports are nothing but paid advertisements.
Case in point: Rappler’s report on 2018 Miss Universe Catriona Gray’s wax figure being unveiled at Madam Tussauds in Hong Kong came with a hefty price — a sponsorship by the HK wax museum.
For Rappler, it’s really all about the money, money, money!
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