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Divorce Rates Up In U.S., Thanks To Supreme Court Decision

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IMG_2457.JPGWASHINGTON, D.C. (The Adobo Chronicles, Washington Bureau) – Divorce rates in the United States almost tripled in just the last 24 hours, thanks to a decision by the Supreme Court to allow parts of Donald Trump’s Muslim travel ban to go into effect.

The ruling by the Supremes all but upholds the administration’s temporary ban on issuing travel visas to citizens from several Muslim countries.

The court’s opinion explained the kinds of relationships people from the six countries must demonstrate to obtain a US visa.

“For individuals, a close familial relationship is required,” the court said. For people who want to come to the United States to work or study, “the relationship must be formal, documented and formed in the ordinary course, not for the purpose of evading” the travel ban.

Apparently, many Americans who are opposed to the Muslim travel ban are resorting to divorcing their spouses in the hope that they can marry citizens from the banned countries.  This would satisfy the court’s condition of “close familial relationship.”

Let’s give it to these Americans.  They can’t be outsmarted. Not by Trump. Not even by the U.S. Supreme Court!

 

Government, Law Enforcement, Music, Politics

New House Bill To Penalize Elected Officials Who Are Out Of Tune With The Filipino People

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IMG_2456MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – The House of Representatives has approved on third and final reading a measure updating the rules on the correct rendition of the Philippines’ national anthem.

House Bill No. 5224 seeks to impose stiff penalties of P50,000 to P100,000 on “any person who, or entity which violates any provision” of the proposed law.

Under the proposed measure, singing along when the anthem is played at public gatherings “shall be mandatory and must be done with fervor.” It must also  be sung properly,  in accordance with the musical arrangement and composition of Julian Felipe: in 2/4 beat when played, and within the range of 100 to 120 metronome, in 4/4 beat when sang.

There is no truth to the rumor that those who sing the anthem “out of tune” will also be penalized.

However, a separate House Bill, No. 666, penalizes any elected official “who is out of tune with the Filipino people.”

Many will recall that in a recent BBC interview with Antonio Trillanes, host Stephen  Sacukur asked the senator if he was out of tune with the Filipino people.

Violation of House Bill No. 666 carries a penalty of permanent disbarment from running for public office and banishment to Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea.

So, you can be out of tune with the national anthem but not the Filipino people.

Government, Politics

Leni Robredo Won’t Run For President In 2022, But She Wants The Presidency Now

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IMG_0273MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – When asked in a live radio interview about her intention to run for President  in 2022, Philippine Vice President Leni Robredo said:  “2022 is still very far, but if you would ask me, I don’t have plans to run in 2022.”

This is what she told “Saksi sa Dobol B” program host Mike Enriquez over DZBB.

So that ends all speculation about Robredo’s ambition to succeed Rodrigo Duterte.

Duterte’s six-year term ends in 2022.

Robredo’s spokesperson Georgina Hernandez clarified that the Vice President’s  statement should not be interpreted to mean that she doesn’t want to become president.

“She just doesn’t want to wait till 2022,” Hernandez said. “She wants it now.”