Category Archives: International

Today’s Tutorial: How To Use “Intellectual” And “Stupid” In One Sentence

This, courtesy of Philippine Ambassador to the United States, Babe Romualdez.

Leni Robredo Enlists With Army Reserve Command!

MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – Ex-Vice President Leni Robredo has enlisted with the Philippine Army Reserve Command and asked all patriotic Filipinos to do the same.

Although her enlistment is but symbolic because she is way past the 35-year-old limit, Robredo said that the government must show a little courage when it comes to the territorial dispute with China in the South China Sea.

“Today, as a private citizen, I am showing courage to stand up against China for the sake of our country’s sovereignty and independence from outside bullying,” she told The Adobo Chronicles.

Philippine Armed Forces To Resist Any Attempt To Remove BRP Sierra Madre From Ayungin Shoal!

MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has vowed to resist any efforts to forcefully remove the BRP Sierra Madre from Ayungin Shoal in the disputed territory of the South China Sea.

AFP said it will equip Sierra Madre and all vessels of the Philippine Coast Guard as well as all Air Force planes and helicopters with high-powered sling shots manufactured in the country.

Slingshot

“We will not be intimidated by the Chinese Coast Guard’s use of water cannons like it used to drive away a PCG resupply boat last week,” an AFP spokesperson told The Adobo Chronicles.