Category Archives: Government

(First) Lady In Blue

June 30, 2016 Pol Pinoy Leave a comment

MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – If there was one thing missing from the media coverage of Rod Duterte’s inauguration as the 16th president of the Philippines today, it was the mention of the First Lady.

Sure, there was no First Lady in the last six years, thanks to the bachelorship of now former President NoyNoy Aquino.

But the Philippines does have a new First Lady. Not Duterte’s ex-wife Elizabeth Abellana Zimmerman. Not his domestic partner Honeylet Avancena. Rather it’s Sara Duterte, the president’s daughter who also happens to be the mayor of Davao City. The president had said since his election that it was his wish to have his daughter be his First Lady.

Prior to today’s inauguration, little has been said about Sara and her role as First Lady.

But today, she definitely caught the attention of everyone, including the media. She was stunning in her blue gown and carried herself flawlessly on stage as she joined her father for the oath-taking.

Many quickly remembered the most famous Filipina in blue — reigning Miss Universe Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach who captivated pageant judges and the world in her royal blue evening gown.

So, move over Lady in Red , here comes the First Lady in blue!

Government, International, Law Enforcement, Politics, Travel

Donald Trump Now Wants To Build Border Wall Between U.S. And Canada

June 29, 2016 Pol Pinoy Leave a comment

PM Trudeau announcing that Canada is lifting visa requirement for Mexicans effective December 1, 2016 (screen capture)

NEW YORK, New York (The Adobo Chronicles, Washington Bureau) – Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that beginning December 1, 2016, Canada will lift its visa requirements for Mexicans visiting the North American country.

The historic announcement was made a joint press conference held in Ottawa by Trudeau and visiting Mexican President Jose Peña Nieto.

Trudeau’s announcement caught Republican Presidential Candidate Donald Trump by surprise. Trump has campaigned on the promise to build a great wall in the southern border with Mexico as a way to prevent illegal Mexican immigration to the U.S.

Now, Trump has added to his campaign promise that he will also build a border wall between U.S. and Canada in order to prevent Mexicans visiting Canada from crossing into the United States.

While Trump has said that he will ask the Mexican government to pay for building the southern border wall, he now says the he will ask the Canadian government to pay for the northern border wall.

Desperate times call for desperate measures, and Trump will have to revise his presidential campaign rhetoric to include building a wall not just between U.S. and Mexico but also between U.S. and Canada.

Government, International

Canada’s Trudeau And Mexico’s Peña Nieto Strip Down In Ottawa

June 29, 2016 Pol Pinoy Leave a comment

OTTAWA, Canada (The Adobo Chronicles, Washington Bureau) – Two of the world’s best-looking and sexiest heads of state did what wasn’t expected of them while in Ottawa, Canada. They stripped down to their shorts.

Yes, we’re talking about Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Mexican President Jose Peña Nieto.

But no worries, it’s not what you’re thinking.

The two were scheduled to meet with U.S. President Barack Obama at a summit of North American leaders, also called the Three Amigos summit. Before their scheduled meeting, the two decided to go on an early-morning run as part of their respective fitness routine. Both wore short shorts to the delight of onlookers.

Too bad, Obama wasn’t able to join them to show off his own sexy legs.

Coming soon after the U.K.’s vote to leave the European Union last week, the summit faces increased pressure to showcase the stability of its own alliance. Climate change will be among topics to be discussed at the summit.