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Adobo Chronicles Starts New Series On Historical Revisionism

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The Adobo Chronicles is launching a completely new series on historical revisionism. Many are guilty, but few are chosen.

We are often told that history is bound to repeat itself, unless we make an effort to revise it to fit our own avowed narratives. We have seen government opponents, news media and netizens do it. We won’t be left behind.

Contributions (with photos appreciated) welcome. Just email us at theadobochronicles@gmail.com.

To kick off our series, here’s a contribution from STEVEN PABALINAS

(Photo credit: Titanic the movie)
Government, History, Law Enforcement, Politics, Social Media

1Sambayan Fined A Hefty Fee By National Historical Commission!

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MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – The National Historical Commission has imposed a heavy fine on 1Sambayan for violation of Republic Act 8491.

RA 8491 lays down the rules on the use of the Philippine national flag and anthem. It recognizes only ONE national anthem, “Lupang Hinirang” composed by Julian Felipe.

Many will recall that during 1Sambayan’s June 12 event in which it announced its short list of candidates for the 2022 Presidential and Vice Presidential contests, it played Ryan Cayabyab’s “O Bayan Ko” in lieu of Felipe’s “Lupang Hinirang.,”

“This is the highest form of disrespect for the country, its flag and its national anthem,” a spokesperson for the NHC told The Adobo Chronicles.

NHC, which is in charge of implementing RA 8491, did not reveal the amount of the fine, but sources say it is in the nine figures.

History, Media, Social Media

ABS-CBN’s Version of Philippines’ Colonial History Under Spain

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MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – Vice President Leni Robredo’s account of World War II pales in comparison to ABS-CBN’s recollection of the Spanish colonization of the Philippines.

Robredo previously added two years to World War II, saying on her weekly radio program that the war was still going on in 1947 (the war ended in 1945).

ABS-CBN has just revised Philippine history, in its commemorative piece of The Battle of Manila Bay, 123 years ago today, May 1.

The defunct news network reduced Spain’s colonial rule of the Philippines from three centuries to just one. It wasn’t even sure when it said “almost a century.”

Following ABS-CBN’s announcement, the Department of Education is now reportedly scrambling to revise its Philippine history modules to reflect the new historical fact.