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Government, Immigration, Politics, Sports

Manny Pacquiao To Seek Asylum In Spain

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LAS VEGAS, Nevada (Tbe Adobo Chronicles, Las Vegas Bureau) – Fearing for his well-being and the possible demise of his political career in the Philippines, boxing champ and Senator Manny Pacquiao revealed that he will seek asylum in Spain after his fight with Yordenis Ugás.

Pacquiao’s intention to run for President in 2022 is no secret, but he has had a falling out with Rodrigo Duterte and the ruling party, PDP-Laban.

Before he left the Philippines last month, Pacquiao criticized the Administration for what he called worse corruption in government. While in absentia, he was booted out as President of the party.

He chose Spain because of the relative ease in seeking residency in the country, especially for nationals whose countries has had a history with Spain. The Philippines was a colony of Spain for three centuries.

Giving a hint to reporters about his plan yesterday, Pacquiao said he is half-Spanish.

Here is Pacquiao in his own words.

Government

OVP “Flogged” By COA Three Years In A Row!

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MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – In his Talk to the People address this week, President Rodrigo Duterte chided the Commission on Audit (COA) for “flogging” instead of “flagging” his Department of Health in an audit report released recently

Well, it looks like the Office of the Vice President (OVP) has also been flogged by COA .

Despite proud statements from OVP that it has received the “highest” audit ratings by COA for three years in a row now, documents show that OVP was far from flawless. For the same three years, COA has noted deficiencies and inefficiencies in he way OVP manages its finances and projects. (Actually, COA did not give a “highest rating” to OVP. Rather, an “unqualified opinion” which does not really mean everything was pitch perfect.)

Moral of the story: Do not put words in COA’s mouth.

Awards, Government, International

Senator Hontiveros Files Bill To Award Maria Ressa P10M

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MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – Opposition Senator Risa Hontiveros has filed a bill that would award Rappler CEO Maria Ressa P10 Million for the honor she has brought to the country by being previously named one of TIME magazine’s “Persons of the Year.”

Citing the law that grants a P10 Million reward to Filipinos who win an Olympic gold medal, Hontiveros said the honor that Ressa has brought to the country is as valuable as a gold medal. She was referring to Republic Act 10699, also known as the National Athletes and Coaches Benefits and Incentives Act.

The Senator also urged the private sector to contribute to the financial reward to Ressa, just like they did for Olympic gold medalist Hidilyn Diaz.

Ressa, in a text message to The Adobo Chronicles welcomed the move by Hontiveros, saying the money would help her foot the legals bills she is facing as a result of her Cyber Libel conviction and other pending criminal charges against her.