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Economy, International, Politics

PRESIDENT AQUINO: ‘PHILIPPINES IS NO. 1 COUNTRY IN THE WORLD UNDER MY WATCH’

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Homeless street children in Manila
Homeless street children in Manila

MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles) – Despite his growing unpopularity and increasing calls for his resignation, President NoyNoy Aquino says he is proud of his accomplishments in the last 4 years.

“Under my administration, we have put the Philippines on the world map,” Aquino said, “and not only that, our country has been rated No. 1 in many aspects — from the economy to politics, from infrastructure to transportation, from social welfare to the war on terror.”

Aquino cited a new survey which ranks the Philippines No. 1 in the top 25 cities in the world with the most number of homeless people.

“We even treat our homeless with respect and utmost care, like when we rounded up homeless children and families in Metro Manila and brought them to a resort during the recent visit of Pope Francis,” Aquino added. “Show me any other country that has done that for its homeless population.”

HERE is the list of 25 world cities with the most number of homeless people.

Business, Economy, International, Law Enforcement, Politics

FOR PHILIPPINES’ PRESIDENT AQUINO, IT’S ‘BUSINESS AS USUAL’

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imageMANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles)  – While the bodies of 42 police officers slain in an encounter with lawless elements in the southern island of Mindanao arrived at Villamor Airbase  in Manila yesterday, President NoyNoy Aquino was toasting champagne with top business executives a few miles south of the capital.

Somber and solemn ceremonies were held to honor the police officers — members of the Special Action Force who were practically wiped out in a surprise encounter with the rebels.

Cabinet officials present during the arrival ceremonies included Vice President Jejomar Binay, Interior Secretary Manuel “Mar” Roxas, Justice Secretary Leila De Lima, Transport Secretary Jun Abaya, and Presidential Spokesman Edwin Lacierda.

Other notable guests were former President Fidel V. Ramos, Ilocos Norte Representative Imelda Marcos, Sen. Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, and Sen. Nancy Binay.

Most of the guests, including VIPs and relatives of the slain cops, donned black ribbons on their left arm.

imageAquino, on the other hand, was hobnobbing  with executives of Mitsubishi at the inauguraton of the car manufacturer’s new plant in Santa Rosa, Laguna.

“I wouldn’t miss Dom Perignon for anything,” Aquino said, referring to the top brand champagne served at the elaborate event. The president was also very delighted to see a display of the latest Mitsibishi Lancer.

For Aquino, it’s business as usual — literally and figuratively.

 

Business, Economy, Food

MCDONALD’S NEW MENU ITEM: MCSUSHI

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The new McSushi (Photo credit: The National Report)
The new McSushi (Photo credit: The National Report)

CHICAGO, Illinois (The Adobo Chronicles) – Faced with sagging sales and stiff competition from rival fastfood chains like In-N-Out Burger and Jollibee, McDonald’s announced today that it will be introducing a new menu item this spring. Here comes McSushi!

The fastfood giant is capitalizing on the growing popularity of this Japanese delicacy — raw fish slices served on top of a  tiny heap of vinegar-flavored rice. Sushi can be made with different kinds of raw fish, but McDonald’s chose the fatty salmon version.

McSushi will come in pairs, shaped like the McDonald’s famous ‘M’ arch, a brilliant marketing scheme that will remind consumers of the source of their healthy snack. The item will be priced at $2.99. Soy sauce is free but wasabi is extra at fifty cents per packet.

Consumers are already lovin’ it!

McSushi will be available in the U.S. beginning March 1. It will be introduced in Europe and Asia next summer.