Category Archives: Government

Ninoy Aquino Monument To Be Transferred To Libingan Ng Mga Bayani

MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – The Quezon City Government has decided to move the statue of Ninoy Aquino which used to be  located  on Timog Avenue, as a way to ease traffic in the area.

The original plan was to transfer the statue to 25 Times Street, the location of the Aquino family home in Quezon City.

But upon hearing of the plan, President Rodrigo Dutetre ordered that the statue be transferred instead to the Libingan ng mga Bayani, across from the grave of President Ferdinand E. Marcos,

Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said that Duterte’s decision could finally pave the way for national unity between  families and supporters of the Marcoses and Aquinos.

 

Duterte Says He’d Pick Coco Martin Over Leni Robredo

MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday said that he’d pick any  or all of the outstanding government personnel to replace Leni Robredo as Vice President. He made the remark before a group of government workers recognized for outstanding government service. He said it on the same day the Supreme Court (SC) announced the completion of a report on the result of the pilot recount in the vice presidential poll protest.

But in speaking with The Adobo Chronicles today, Duterte added that he’d even pick actor Coco Martin over Robredo.

Martin stars in the popular, long-running teleserye, “Ang Probinsiyano.”

”At least, we know Coco will be a champion in fighting corruption, just like in his role as a cop on the TV show,” Duterte said.

The President is known for his penchant for appointing members and ex-members of the military and police.

Duterte Declares September 1 Special Non-Working Holiday

MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – It’s the ‘ber’ months — the unofficial start of the Christmas season in the Philippines — and once again, Filipino shoppers will be treated to the time-honored tradition of malls playing Jose Mari Chan’s Christmas carols.

This year, President Rodrigo Duterte has declared September 1 as a special non-working holiday to enable Filipinos nationwide to pay tribute to the singer for all seasons and all decades.

The proclamation was signed by Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea, urging young and old to troop to the malls and experience this Christmas tradition that’s unlike anything, anywhere in the world.

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas!