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President Biden Is Under The Weather, Appoints Obama Caretaker!

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WASHINGTON, D.C. (The Adobo Chronicles, Washington Bureau) – In an unprecedented development in U.S. history, President Joe Biden has appointed former President Barack Obama as caretaker of the current administration. Biden is reportedly under the weather and is temporarily unable to perform his duties as President.

The announcement was made by no less than White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre in a briefing held today before the White House Press Corps.

It wasn’t clear how long the Obama caretaker status will last.

Awards, Government, History, International

Quezon City Going For Guinness Record With Zumbang Gabi!

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QUEZON CITY, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Quezon City Bureau) – Quezon City has tried but failed in the past to make the Guinness World Record for the largest open-air zumba event ever, and it is not giving up.

Today, the Quezon City government announced that it will try again for the record, but with a twist.

The Adobo Chronicles has learned that a zumba event is in the works that will try to gather one million participants. The current record is held by the Provincial Government of Camarines Sur, at 13, 350 participants.

To achieve its goal, Quezon City will hold the event in the evening, starting at 9 pm when the usually hot weather cools down.

The event is named “Zumbang Gabi” (Night Zumba)!

Watch for further announcements. Be a part of history!

Government, Travel

Compromise Set On Jeepney Modernization

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MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – The planned seven-day strike by various transport groups in Metro Manila that begins March 6 may have been averted, thanks to a compromise agreement between the strikers and the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB). The strike was meant to contest the impending phaseout of traditional jeepneys.

Many operators and drivers insist that upgrading to modern jeepneys would be a very heavy burden in terms of the cost to replace their dilapidated vehicles.

As a compromise, LTFRB will now allow transport groups to replace the old jeepneys with the jeepito — a tinier version of the public utility vehicle which would be much more affordable than the modernized, bus-like jeepneys.

LTFRB and the operators agree that the jeepito will also preserve the iconic look of the traditional jeepney which has become an admired Philippine symbol.