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Gilas Pilipinas Coach Chot Reyes Signs Modeling Contract With New York’s Thom Browne!

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NEW YORK, New York (The Adobo Chronicles, New York Bureau) – Chot Reyes is not at all bothered by calls for him to resign as coach of Gilas Pilipinas, the Philippine basketball team in the 2023 FIBA World Cup.

To the dismay of millions of Filipinos basketball fans, Gilas has so far lost two of its games, one to the Dominican Republic, the other to Angola. Even the hometown crowd booed the coach during last night’s match at the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City. Reyes’ competence as coach has long been questioned by Pinoys.

But even in the event that Reyes resigns or gets the pink slip, he is assured of another multi million-peso contract as signature model with Thom Browne, the New York-based clothing designer.

Reyes wore one of the latest designer suits from Thom Browne, bearing 4-stripes on boat the coat (cost : P128K) and trousers (cost: P78K).

The coach looked dapper in the navy blue suit.

Thom Browne describes its collection as most fitting for learned men!

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Raissa Robles Tapped By Michael Leyva For “Fashion Show For The Poor!”

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MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles – Manila Bureau) – Self-proclaimed investigative writer Raissa Robles couldn’t contain her envy when she criticized a high-end fashion show by calling it a “vulgar display of ostentation and scandalous wealth amid poverty. Featured designer for the show was Michael Leyva.

Bless his heart, Leyva took the criticism in stride. But more than that, he is organizing another show he is calling “Fashion Show for the Poor.” All proceeds will be donated to Leni Robredo’s Angat Buhay Foundation.

And to show that he has no ill feelings towards Robles, Leyva has tapped her to be one of the ramp models in this unique show featuring an all-nature collection of gowns and dresses using only plant material.

Leyva released some photos of some outfits Robles will model:

Culture, Fashion, National News

Imelda Marcos Wants The Filipino Terno Included In Republic Act No. 8491

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MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – No one wears the Filipino terno like the First Lady. No, not the incumbent First Lady, but former First Lady Imelda Romualdez Marcos.

During her time as First Lady, the 94-year-old Marcos popularized the terno worldwide, eliciting “oohs and aahs” whenever she visits foreign countries.

Now, she has broken her silence on what seems to the bastardization of the Filipino terno. The traditional dress and representation of the Philippines has been dealt with all sorts of iteration: above-the-knee, single butterfly sleeve, repulsive colors, plunging necklines and even paired with maong jeans!

Marcos wants the terno to be included in Republic Act No. 8491 which prescribes the code of the national flag, anthem, motto, coat-of-arms and other heraldic items of devices of the Philippines.

“The terno is a Filipino symbol of the true, the good and the beautiful,” she told The Adobo Chronicles, “and we must treat it with love and respect.”

And we agree!