Category Archives: International

Philippines To Donate Locally-made PPEs To The U.S.

MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) –  In the midst of global crises, like the COVID-19 pandemic, nations around the world step up to help those in need.  Such is the case with China which has dispatched medical teams and donated medical equipment to help the Philippines and other countries deal with the coronavirus.

For its part, the Philippines is donating 100 shipping containers of locally-made Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to the United States which is now considered the new epicenter of the pandemic.

The donation consists of PPEs, the prototype of which was invented by an enterprising Filipino man — empty plastic water containers cut and tailored to serve not only as a face mask but as an entire protective gear for the head.

The man was apparently inspired by Philippine Vice President Leni Robredo’s previous call for artists to design PPEs using readily-available local materials.

In appreciation of the Philippine donation, President Donald Trump is reportedly preparing an Executive Order granting full amnesty to all Filipino TNTs (undocumented immigrants) now living in America.

McDonald’s, Jollibee Alter Logos Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

CHICAGO, Illinois (The Adobo Chronicles, Chicago Bureau) – In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, fast food chain giants are doing their share to encourgage social distancing and the use of personal protective gear,

McDonald’s is altering its twin arch logo, separating them to promote social distancing among its customers.

Not to be outdone, McDonald’s insurmountable competitor in the Philippines, Jollibee, is dressing up its happy mascot with a face mask, all but covering up the bee’s trademark smile.

Will other fast food chains follow suit?

Move Over Gen Z And Millennials, A New Generation Emerges

SAN FRANCISCO, California (The Adobo Chronicles, San Francisco Bureau) –  An international conference on generations that has just concluded in San Francisco has come up with a revised generational spectrum, adding the new “Coronial Generation.”

The conference unanimously approved  the recommendation to add the said generation after considering latest developments marked by the worldwide spread of COVID-19 or coronavirus.   The recommendation  states that people born starting in the year 2020 will be classified as members of the Coronial Generation.

The revised generational spectrum:

  • Coronial Generation: Born 2020-TBD
  • Gen Z, iGen, or Centennials: Born 1996 – 2019
  • Millennials or Gen Y: Born 1977 – 1995.
  • Generation X: Born 1965 – 1976.
  • Baby Boomers: Born 1946 – 1964.
  • Traditionalists or Silent Generation: Born 1945 and before.
Welcome, Coronials!