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In The Philippines, Politicians Lie On Their SALNs; In The U.S., They Lie About Their Wealth!

September 26, 2023 Pol Pinoy Leave a comment

(AC’s senior geopolitical correspondent Brian Neyra contributed to this report)

WASHINGTON, D.C. (The Adobo Chronicles, Washington Bureau) – Former U.S. President Donald Trump has been found guilty of exaggerating his wealth! Will he receive a refund of taxes he paid — assuming, of course, that he did pay.

Thousands of miles away, the Philippines continues its rigorous scrutiny of politicians through their Statements of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALNs). Anything omitted is begging for suspicion and charges of “unexplained wealth.”

Trump, renowned for his “art of the deal,” now faces allegations that his boasting about his wealth exceeds the bounds of truth. While Trump’s penchant for hyperbole may not surprise many, the Philippines’ meticulous examination of politicians’ financial records makes his exaggerations pale in comparison.

As Filipino politicians sweat over their SALNs, it seems Trump’s “greatest wealth” might just be his ability to bend reality.

Government, Politics

As President Marcos Arrives In Camarines Sur, Leni Robredo Leaves Town!

September 24, 2023 Pol Pinoy Leave a comment

NAGA CITY, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Naga City Bureau) – Ex-Vice President Leni Robredo managed to achieve the impossible: she disappeared just in time for President Bongbong Marcos’ visit to Camarines Sur.

As the President arrived in the Bicol Region on Saturday, September 23, to launch the Bagong Pilipinas Serbisyo Fair, a government initiative aimed at bringing essential services closer to the public, Robredo apparently saw the writing on the wall and vanished faster than you can say “rice distribution.”

Even her kababayan wondered whatever happened to her claim during the 2022 presidential campaign that she’s always “first on the ground.” This time, she was first to leave town.

Observers said she couldn’t swallow what apparently would be a very warm reception for Marcos in her own turf. They added that her much ballyhooed Angat Buhay volunteer program couldn’t match what Marcos did in her hometown.

Government, Politics

Philippine Senate Releases Hearing Schedule For The Rest Of September

September 20, 2023 Pol Pinoy Leave a comment

MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – The Senate of the Philippines has just released the schedule of committee hearings for the remaining days of September.

Senate President Migz Zubiri told The Adobo Chronicles that he and his colleagues are taking their mandate very seriously — that of conducting public hearings and investigation on national interests
“in aid of legislation.”

Some of the scheduled hearings in the next couple of weeks include:

Hearing on a bicycle rider who veered off the designated bike lane along EDSA.

Hearing on a fish vendor who refused to clean the tilapia bought by a customer
Hearing on a P50 shortage in the replenishment of a travel cash advance made by an employee of the Office of the Vice President.
Hearing on the reported increase in the retail prices of balut in Metro Manila. Hearing on the decision of Miss Universe Philippines to forgo of the age limit for aspiring beauty queens.
Hearing on why Gilas Pilipinas did not make it to the finals of the FIBA World Cup held in the Philippines.
Hearing on why MTRCB Chair Lala Santos did not summon her dad and mom for that insensitive kiss on national TV.
Hearing on whether or not the Senate should limit its hearings to issues related to its legislative mandate.