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THE ADOBO TOUR PART 5: MANILA IS BILLBOARD CAPITAL OF THE WORLD.

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imageMANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles) – From underwear to nail polish, from wart removal to skin whitening, from the latest teleserye to the next movie box office hopeful, giant billboards as tall as the high-rise buildings and condos line both sides of Metro Manila’s major thoroughfares.

Whether they are an unnecessary distraction for motorists is debatable, given that road traffic is almost always at a stand still anyway. And this, perhaps, is the reason companies and advertisers cough up big bucks to claim their spot in billboard city.

We don’t need a scientific survey to determine which major city is considered the billboard capital of the world. Manila wins the title. Hands down!

Billboards are a sure way to get advertising messages across to their intended audiences in Manila, so much so that even God bought a giant billboard that greets commuters as they enter the city from the North Luzon expressway.

The billboard, painted in black, has this powerful message written in bold, white letters:

“We need to talk.

-God”

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Business, Economy, International

KANYE WEST LAUNCHES HIS OWN NEW CLOTHING LINE

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The Manskirt by Kanye West
The Manskirt by Kanye West

NEW YORK, New York (The Adobo Chronicles) – In an effort to repair his image resulting from his shenanigans on live television awards shows– including the last Grammys — rapper Kanye West, a.k.a. Mr. Kim Kardashian, is throwing his money and artistic skills into the world of fashion.

West has just launched his own new clothing line for men which will be distrbuted exclusively by the GAP store. The new line is called ‘Bridging The GAP by West.’

For his signature design, West has introduced the Manskirt, inspired by the Scottish kilt. He describes it as the “ultimate comfort in men’s wear, symbolic of the equality between the sexes.”

“The time has come for real men like myself to be comfortable in wearing women’s skirt,” West said.

The Manskirt comes in black or white and is made from 500-thread, 100% cotton, for $199. The bottom half of the long sleeves can come off to convert into short sleeves, ideal for the hot summer months.

A fake fur version can be special ordered for $399.

Business, Law Enforcement, Tourism, Travel

THE ADOBO TOUR PART 2: YOU KNOW YOU’RE IN MANILA WHEN…

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Photo credit: http://www.hobotraveler.com

MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles) – Continuing with our Adobo Chronicles’ Philippines tour, here are the top 10 signs that will remind you that your’re in Manila:

  1. Everybody calls you ‘Sir.’
  2. Security guards don’t carry pistols. They carry AK-47s!
  3. Entering a mall is like going through airport security check. Each and every time.
  4. A hotel restroom attendant turns on the faucet for you and hands you a paper towel. If you’re lucky, you get a neck and shoulder massage.
  5. Your hotel’s café is packed during the buffet breakfast each morning– with Balikbayans (visiting Filipino expatriates). They fill up their plates like food is going to run out by the time they go for a second serving.
  6. Your Filipino friends won’t answer your telephone calls but will respond instantly to your text. They will greet you, “Gud-am”(Good morning). Hey, phone calls are expensive!
  7. Why spend money to go to a karaoke bar when you can go to the mall and sing at no charge? You might even become a YouTube sensation!
  8. The price of a cup of coffee at your hotel is 175 Pesos. That’s twice the price of a grande at Starbucks!
  9. Even in 90-degree weather, people don’t need airconditioning in their homes. They just go to the malls.
  10. Your restaurant server apologizes for the delay in getting you your check. He says, “Sorry sir, your check is being reprinted.” And you can only hope you’re not being charged twice!

“It’s more fun in the Philippines!”