Category Archives: Human Interest

Health & Medicine, Human Interest

Philippines: Live Births Could Exceed Senior Citizen Population

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MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – The Philippines’ senior citizens now comprise more than 10 percent of the total population — 10 million to be exact.

But things could abruptly change beginning in 2021 when live births could exceed the senior population.

The reason? The community quarantine imposed by the government due to the coronavirus pandemic.

It’s been nine months since the community quarantine was first imposed in Luzon and eventually nationwide, because of Covid-19.

It’s that time when live births are due — babies conceived at the beginning of the quarantine.

We’ll just have to wait for the actual live birth numbers this month.

History, Human Interest, Literature, Politics, Social Media

IN OBSERVANCE OF JOSE RIZAL DAY, LENI ROBREDO WILL REENACT ROLE OF SISA VIA FACEBOOK LIVE

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MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – She is done saluting the Jose Rizal Monument in Luneta. Been there. Done that. This year, in observance of the national hero’s day, Vice President Leni Robredo is doing something different.

Sources close to the Office of the Vice President tell The Adobo Chronicles that on December 30, Robredo will go on Facebook Live and reenact scenes from Rizal’s ‘Noli Me Tangere,’ particularly the role of Sisa.

In Rizal’s novel, Sisa, unable to stand up to her abusive husband, and later the Guardia Civil, went from one traumatic event to another, causing her to eventually lose her sanity due to the mental burden. This insanity manifested in her wandering around San Diego, calling out her children’s names, and singing songs out of nowhere.

Robredo’s co-host of her weekly radio show, Ka Ely, said that the VP is perfect for the role. Playing an insane woman is not an easy chore, he said. “But all Leni needs to do is to act as her crazy herself.”

Human Interest, International

GIGANTIC U.F.O. SIGHTED OVER MAYON VOLCANO IN THE PHILIPPINES!

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LEGAZPI CITY, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Legazpi Bureau) – There have been many sightings of Unidentified Flying Objects (UFO) all over the world, but nothing compares to yesterday’s sighting in the Philippines.

A rare cloud hat resembling a “salakot” was spotted at the peak of Mayon Volcano on Thursday afternoon. The volcano is famous for its perfect cone.

Netizen John Cidric Santillan was able to capture the rare and special sight from Rawis, Legazpi City.

The Philippine government has sought the assistance of the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to investigate the sighting.

Meanwhile, the government is asking Filipinos to report any encounters with alien-looking creatures in Legazpi City and the province of Albay.