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Kris Aquino’s Biggest Regret About Her Brother’s 6 Years As President

May 14, 2016 Pol Pinoy Leave a comment

Kris Aquino (in yellow dress), with Mexican President Nieto, to her right, and Manila Mayor Joseph Estrada, extreme left. (Photo: ABS-CBN)

QUEZON CITY, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – She’s is known as the Philippines’ “Queen of all Media,” and, in the last six years, the “presidential sister.” On several occasions, she represented her brother in welcoming and entertaining visiting foreign dignitaries, including Pope Francis and Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto.

As President NoyNoy Aquino prepares to step down and give way to the new Rodrigo Duterte administration, The Adobo Chronicles sat down once last time with Kris to get her personal feelings about her brother’s presidency.

We asked her what her biggest regret was about the last 6 years while NoyNoy occupied Malacañang, the presidential palace.

The spotlight-loving actress and TV host said, “My biggest regret was that my brother did not make me the First Lady. (NoyNoy is a bachelor)

Kris became very emotional during the interview, when we told her that President-elect Duterte has picked his daughter Sara, newly-elected mayor of Davao City, as his First Lady.

“Oh, see, puwede pala iyon (See, it can be done),” Kris said, wiping tears from her eyes.

We empathize with Ms. Aquino and wish her the best of luck, post-NoyNoy.

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Underwater Disneyland To Rise In The Philippines’ Benham Rise

May 11, 2016 Pol Pinoy 1 Comment

ANAHEIM, California (The Adobo Chronicles, Los Angeles Bureau) – It is known as the Benham Rise, a 13-million- hectare, seismically active undersea region located east of Luzon, and is 35 meters underwater at its shallowest point off the provinces of Aurora and Isabela. It is said to be wider than Luzon, Samar and Leyte combined.

In April 2012, the UN Convention of the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) recognized and officially approved the Philippines’ claim that Benham Rise is part of its continental shelf and territory. With that, the Philippines’ territory has increased to 43 million hectares from 30 million hectares.

Today, a big announcement from Disneyland: it will build the world’s first underwater theme park on Benham Rise. The park will feature a replica of the Titanic, several snorkeling arenas, a natural aquarium and swimming pool, submarine rides, shops, restaurants and other unique attractions — all under water!

Disney’s announcement is just one of living proof of foreign investors’ confidence in the incoming administration of president-elect Rodrigo Duterte. It is part of the mayor’s overall strategic plan to create jobs for Filipinos, promote Philippine tourism, and create a smoke-free environment that can be enjoyed by domestic and foreign tourists alike.

Duterte also hinted at creating several underwater livable communities at Benham Rise as a way to disperse the overcrowding of Metro Manila and other urban cities, and to solve the nightmarish traffic problems of the country.

Change is coming to the Philippines!

Entertainment, Film and TV

Lead Stars Of ‘Joy Luck Club’ Remake Announced

May 5, 2016 Pol Pinoy Leave a comment

HOLLYWOOD, California (The Adobo Chronicles, San Francisco Bureau) – It has long been rumored that a remake of the 1993 film, “Joy Luck Club” was about to go into production, with the Asian American community eagerly anticipating to once again see Amy Tan’s novel on the big screen.

The film’s story line features a series of flashbacks in which four young Chinese women born in America and their respective mothers born in feudal China, explore their past. This search will help them understand their difficult mother/daughter relationship.

The original cast included Asian American actresses Kieu Chinh, Tsai Chin, France Nuyen and Lisa Lu as the mothers; and Ming-Na Wen, Tamlyn Tomita, Lauren Tom and Rosalind Chao as the daughters.

Today, Hollywood Pictures confirmed the rumors and announced it would start filming in early June for theater release on Christmas Day this year.

The production company said that because of the lack of Asian and Asian American actresses in Hollywood, it has assembled a powerhouse cast who will be playing the mothers. They are: Tilda Swinton, Emma Stone, Laura Dern and Patricia Arquette.

Hollywood Pictures did not reveal who will play the daughters, but it is rumored that Jennifer Lawrence will play one of them.

In addition to going for best actress and best supporting actress Oscar nominations, Hollywood Pictures is confident the remake will win big in costume and make-up.