Category Archives: International

Government, International, Travel

U.S. Issues New Travel Advisory On The Philippines

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WASHINGTON, D.C. (The Adobo Chronicles, Washington Bureau) – The U.S. State Department has issued a new  advisory warning U. S, citizens about traveling to the Philippines.

The State Department issued the advisory following  the “60 Minutes” interview with online news source Rappler CEO Maria Ressa who described the Philippines as ‘the worst war zone she’s ever been in.”

The advisory discourages U.S. citizens — including Filipino Americans planning on a Christmas Holiday to the Philippines —  from going on a trip at this time.

”We trust trust Ressa’s credibility, and we hope Americans will heed our advice,” a State Department official said.

 

Arts, International, Media

Maria Ressa Exhibit Opens At Washington D.C.’s Spy Museum

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WASHINGTON, D.C. (The Adobo Chronicles, Washington Bureau) – Visitors to the International Spy Museum in Washington, D.C. this coming Holiday season will get a very special treat!

A new exhibit featuring Rappler CEO Maria Ressa’s multi-awarded cyberespionage will open on Thanksgiving weekend this month.

Highlight of the exhibit will be a display of Ressa’s collection of international awards for her efforts to spy on the government of Philippine President Rodrigo  Duterte as well as scripts of her speeches and media interviews where she described the Philippines as the worst war zone she’s ever been in.

The exhibit by the dual citizen blogger , tax evader and dealer in securities is funded by the United States Central Intelligence Agency (CIA).

Entertainment, International, Music

Former One Direction Singer Harry Styles Turns Down Role In ‘The Little Mermaid’ Remake

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LONDON, Great Britain (The Adobo Chronicles, Paris Bureau) – Harry Styles has revealed why he turned down a lead role in the forthcoming live-action remake of The Little Mermaid.

The former One Direction singer said there were a “few things” that meant he could not commit to the film’s production schedule, including a possible concert tour next year.

But in an exclusive interview with The Adobo Chronicles, Styles confirmed the real reason he turned down the offer: he was offered the role of Prince Eric.  He wanted the role of mermaid.