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SINGER BRITNEY SPEARS TO BE FEATURED IN RODRIGO DUTERTE’S PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN VIDEO

Duterte, left, and Spears
Duterte, left, and Spears

MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles) – For candidates running for public office, choosing a campaign theme song is almost as crucial as defining their campaign platform.

In 1992, then U.S. presidential candidate Bill Clinton chose “Don’t Stop” as his campaign theme song.  It is a song by the British-American group Fleetwood Mac, written by vocalist and keyboard player Christine McVie, and a single taken from the band’s 1977 hit album, ‘Rumours.’

Although the official campaign period for the 2016 Philippine presidential elections has not yet begun, candidate and Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte is ahead of the game. He has already chosen the theme song that will be played at all his campaign rallies, and he hopes, during his election victory party.

Duterte’s camp has just revealed that the mayor’s campaign video is now being filmed with no less than popular singer Britney Spears singing the theme song and background music.

The chosen song is one of Spears’ earlier hits titled “Womanizer.”

Filipinos will, of course, understand why Duterte has chosen the song.  In a recent statement on live television, Duterte admitted to being a womanizer, having two wives and two girlfriends.

“I’m just being true to myself,” he said.  “What you see is what you get.” (Well, that last statement happens to be an actual title of another song by The Dramatics!)

Here’s a music video of Spears’ “Womanizer.” (Parental guidance advised. Contains nudity)

 

 

 

SUSAN ROCES VS. AMALIA FUENTES FOR PHILIPPINE PRESIDENT?

Grace Poe, left and mom Susan Roces holding a photo of the latke Fernando Poe, Jr., actor and failed presidential candidate. Right, Amalia Fuentes.
Grace Poe, left, and mom Susan Roces holding a photo of the late Fernando Poe, Jr., actor and failed presidential candidate. Right photo: Amalia Fuentes.

MANILA, Philippine (The Adobo Chronicles) – The top two contenders for Philippine president — Senator Grace Poe and Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte are both facing disqualification charges before the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) —   Poe on the grounds of allegedly not being a natural-born citizen, and Duterte, for being a substitute for a nuisance candidate who had earlier withdrawn his candidacy.

In ancipation of a decision by COMELEC, the camps of both candidates have laid out their respective “Plan B.”

Poe’s camp has asked the senator’s mom, Philippine movie queen Susan Roces, to be the substitute candidate should Poe be disqualified to run for president.

Duterte’s camp (PDP-Laban), on the other hand, is in negotiations with the other Philippine movie queen Amalia Fuentes to be its standard bearer if COMELEC bars Duterte from running.

Before there was the Nora Aunor-Vilma Santos rivalry, there was the Roces-Fuentes feud in Philippine cinema. 2016 could see a revival of that feud.

In the Philippines, it is not uncommon for film actors and actresses to run for political office.  As a matter of fact, film star Alma Moreno has been drafted by Vice President Jeojomar Binay (who is running for president) to be part of his senatorial ticket.

It’s more fun in the Philippines.  We mean, really.

NO MORE FILIPINOS ON X FACTOR AUSTRALIA BEGINNING NEXT YEAR

Villanueva
Villanueva

SYDNEY, Australia (The Adobo Chronicles) – The Filipinos are unstoppable — at home and on the world stage.

Cyrus Villanueva just won this year’s X Factor Australia, making it a back to back win for Filipinos in the Down Under version of the popular reality TV talent competition. Last year’s winner was Marliza Punzalan, also a Filipino.

Punzalan
Punzalan

Villanueva’s victory prompted the producers of X Factor Australia to impose a moratorium on accepting Filipino singers starting with next year’s season.

The ban is a great disappointment to the more than 336,000 Filipinos living in Australia, but it has elicited a great sense of pride for their heritage and musical talent.

Here is Villanueva singing what will be his first single: