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Answer A Miss Universe Question And Win A Prize!

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Pia Wurtzbach crowns her successor, Miss France

Well, the Miss Universe Pageant is over, but questions asked during the final night linger in the minds of netizens.  Especially the question asked of Miss Philippines, Maxine Medina.

So as a form of therapy for many Filipino Miss Universe fans who were disappointed that the Philippines did not score a back to back win, The Adobo Chronicles is launching a contest among its readers.

It’s simple.  All you have to do is answer the same question asked of Miss Philippines: “What is the most significant change you’ve seen in the world in the last 10 years?”

Answer the question in the comments section.

We will choose the best answer and award the winner with a P1,000 prize plus a signed copy of the book version of The Adobo Chronicles. Contest is open only to readers in the Philippines.  (Readers abroad won’t have much use for pesos, plus it will cost us a lot of money to mail a copy of the book overseas.)

What are you waiting for?

Beauty, Entertainment, Government, International, Politics

VP Leni Robredo Not Invited To Miss Universe Pageant, Says She Can’t Afford To Buy A Ticket

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img_8772DONA REMEDIOS TRINIDAD, Bulacan, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – Vice President Leni Robredo said she was not invited to watch the Miss Universe 2016 pageant which will be held Monday in Manila.

“Hindi e. Hindi ako imbitado,” was her quick answer when reporters asked if she will watch the coronation night at the Mall of Asia Arena.

Robredo said she can’t afford to buy a ticket which, for VIP admission, costs P 50,000.

“I spent a lot of money during our family vacation in the U.S. last month so I don’t have spare cash to be able to watch the pageant in person,” she said. “Also, President Duterte has ordered that no taxpayer funds will be used for the pageant so I can’t use funds from the OVP (Office of the Vice President) to buy a ticket.”

Meanwhile, it is rumored that Filipino American millionaire and Robredo supporter Loida Nicolas-Lewis is planning to purchase several VIP seats as a gift to the Robredo family.

All’s well that ends well!

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Imelda Marcos Thanks Miss Philippines Maxine Medina For ‘Inventor’ Honor

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IMG_8768.PNGMANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – In a video aired on Thursday, Miss Universe Philippines Maxine Medina said that former First Lady Imelda Marcos invented the terno.

The Filipina bet made the assertion in a recorded video, aired during the live preliminary round of the 65th Miss Universe competition held Thursday night. Her short clip was taken during the candidates’ visit to Vigan, where they modeled ternos.

“The terno was actually invented by our former first lady, Imelda Marcos. She invented these butterfly sleeves and they use it to cover their face,” Medina said in the video.

Mrs. Marcos, who was watching the preliminary competition from the family estate in Ilocos Norte, jumped with joy upon hearing her name mentioned.

Nevermind that what Medina said as an “alternative fact.” The former First Lady immediately sent a text message to the Philippines’ bet for this year’s Miss Universe crown to thank her for the great honor.

“Thank you and good luck. You are truly the epitome of Filipina beauty and talent,” Marcos said in her message to Medina.