MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – Critics of Rodrigo Duterte have accused the President’s administration of always being late in responding to the coronavirus pandemic, whether it be the procurement of Covid-19 vaccines or identifying new variants of the deadly virus.
But thanks to Filipino scientists, the Duterte administration can claim the Philippines to be the first among all nations to discover a new strain of the cockroach.
Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque in today’s press briefing unveiled the first photo of the newly-discovered cockroach variant. Many believe that the mutation was most likely inspired by the Filipinos’ penchant for designer bags, particularly the Gucci brand.
Vice President Leni Robredo, who herself fancies Gucci and other designer brands, has yet to issue a statement on the new discovery.
MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – The Duterte government’s plan to procure the Chinese coronavirus vaccine Sinovac drew lots of criticism from politicians and experts. Many have said that it didn’t make sense to purchase the Chinese vaccine which is said to be only 50% effective compared the the 95% efficacy of the U.S. vaccines by Pfizer and Moderna. The critics also criticized the fact that Sinovac is more expensive than the other vaccines already approved for Emergency Use Authorization.
Well, the Duterte government found a surprise ally in VP Leni Robredo who defended the plan to purchase Sinovac.
Robredo told The Adobo Chronicles that if Sinovac is only 50% effective, the Philippines should then double its purchase of the vaccine so that Filipinos can be given two doses instead of just one. “Two doses of 50% effectiveness each would amount to 100% efficacy, even better than the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines,” she said.
QUEZON CITY, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Quezon City Bureau) – At around noon on January 20, 2021, Joe Biden will take his oath as President of the United States, making Donald Trump the Ex-President.
At about the same time, Philippine Senator Leila de Lima will be released after almost four years in prison.
De Lima’s release is based on technicality. Her lawyers claim that the Senator is in jail only because of TRUMPed up charges relative to illegal drugs.
”With Trump gone, there is no longer any reason to keep De Lima in jail,” her lawyers said.
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