Category Archives: Government

Why De Lima, Aquino And Roxas Oppose Transferring Prison Inmates To Island

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Top photo: Colangco, bottom left: Roxas and Aquino, bottom right: de Lima

MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – Philippines’ Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre II is “seriously considering” the transfer of two high-profile drug lords at the New Bilibid Prison (NBP) to a prison island. But  Senator Leila de Lima, former President NoyNoy Aquino and former Interior Secretary and presidential candidate Mar Roxas are all opposed to the move.

Aguirre, of course, is referring to convicted drug lords Peter Co and Herbert Colangco who were among the top tier drug lords named by President Rodrigo Duterte.

Colangco, in particular, is known to have his own music recording studio in his prison cell at NBP.

De Lima, Aquino and Roxas told The Adobo Chronicles that transferring the  NBP inmates — especially Colangco  — would deprive them of a convenient rehearsal and hangout venue for their  passion for karaoke singing.

Unconfirmed reports say that the three former officials have used Colango’s NLB recording studio many times in the past for private karaoke sessions.  They are appealing to Aguirre to reconsider his decision.

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China To Start Building Artificial Island Near The Hague

imageTHE HAGUE, Netherlands (The Adobo Chronicles, Los Angeles Bureau/ Eboy Soledad, iReporter) – Beijing today announced its plan to move forward in building a man-made island near the Hague, in the vicinity of South Holland, by the coast of the North Sea.

The announcement came just hours after the Permanent Court of Arbitration ruled in favor of the Philippines, involving a case that challenged China’s territorial claim over islands in the South China Sea, also known as West Philippine Sea.

According to their official statement in the government website: “China does not recognize the recently-concluded ruling by the United Nations-backed court.”

Political analysts believe that China’s latest move is in retaliation against the court ruling and is in keeping with its expansionist policy not only in Asia but around the world.

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Manny Pacquiao Not Happy As A Senator, Will Return To Boxing

imageMANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – Newly-installed Philippine Senator Manny Pacquiao regrets having been elected by 16 million Filipinos and wants to return to his boxing career as early as this fall.

The Philippines Daily Inquirer is reporting that Top Rank CEO Bob Arum told Boxingscene.com that Pacquiao is looking for another opponent for a possible return fight and is working with Senate President Franklin Drilon to figure out how to go on a leave of absence to train.

The champion boxer and former top absentee congressman  was originally slated to fight Adrien Broner but the American asked for a price Arum can’t afford.

Top Rank has made a pencil reservation for October 15 at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas for Pacquiao’s possible return.

The Adobo Chronicles caught up with Pacquiao while he was jogging around the Elliptical Circle in Quezon City and asked him what his longer term plans were.

The senator said that because he was elected by the people, it would not be kosher for him to voluntarily step down. “I’m meeting with Senator (and former Aquino administration Justice Secretary) Leila de Lima who promised to help by initiating impeachment proceedings against me. Until such time, I will have to be absent from my senate duties to train and prepare for my next fight,” Pacquiao said.

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