Category Archives: History

Senator Tito Sotto To Sue Inquirer For Plagiarism

9F45DB6D-0AB9-447C-B649-5B48B62A0992MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – For someone who has been accused of lifting parts of Robert F. Kennedy’s speech for his own use in the Philippine Senate, Tito Sotto sure knows a lot about plagiarism.

Sotto has sent a message to the Inquirer asking that articles posted on its website regarding the Pepsi Paloma rape case, be taken down.

The articles, written by U.S.-based Inquirer columnist Rodel Rodis, insinuated that the Senator tried to exert some whitewashing over the case which involved Sotto’s brother Vic, and Joey of the Tito, Vic and Joey television tandem.

The Adobo Chronicles spoke to Sotto during a recess of yesterday’s Senate Session and asked him what his next move would be.

”If Inquirer doesn’t take down the articles, I have no choice but to sue them for plagiarism.”

(We think Sotto meant to say libel.)

On Eve Of Philippine Independence Day, BBC’s Stephen Sackur To Interview Top Filipino Personalities

087360B5-77AF-4D5F-9D70-1C0810A13FE1LONDON, United Kingdom (The Adobo Chronicles, Berlin Bureau) – On June 12, Filipinos will celebrate the 120th anniversary of their country’s independence — not from the U.S., but from Spain.

While nationwide activities have been planned to commemorate the occasion, BBC has scheduled a marathon interview tonight with top Filipino politicians and celebrities, including those who have been disgraced.

The live interview will feature:

Ousted Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno

About-to-be-ousted Vice President Maria Leonor (Leni) Robredo

Disgraced Opposition Congressman Maria Gary Alejano

Desgraciada television host Maria Kris Aquino

Displaced Rappler CEO Maria Ressa

If there will be enough time during the marathon broadcast, Sackur may also interview Maria Juana Change, Maria Agot Isidro and Maria Raissa Robles.

Ginoong Maria! (Hail Mary!) Grab your popcorn.  It’s going to be a tsunami of a live broadcast from London!

 

VP Leni Robredo And Company Will Revisit Holocaust Memorial On Monday, Memorial Day

4362906B-4B07-4C54-AF1E-E5958FE7AB5D.pngQUEZON CITY, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Quezon City Bureau) – You can always right a wrong, and that’s exactly what Philippine Vice President Leni Robredo and her company of Liberal Party politicians will be doing on Monday, Memorial Day.  They will make a trip back to the Holocaust Memorial in Berlin, Germany.

Many will recall that Robredo and company were harshly criticized for the groupie picture at the Memorial showing them all in big smiles, in a display of insensitivity to the somber mood and historical significance of the public venue.

This time around, Robredo spokesperson Georgina Hernandez said the group will make sure to be photographed frowning or even shedding a tear or two.

Apparently, Robredo thought that Memorial Day commemorates all historical Memorials across the globe.

Memorial Day is actually a federal holiday in the United States for remembering the people who died while serving in the country’s armed forces.

But Robredo and company had already booked their flights, and their tickets are non-refundable. So, tuloy ng laban