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International, Politics, Social Media

OFWs To Hold Simultaneous Rallies In Middle East To Burn Raissa Robles’ Martial Law Books

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IMG_3214RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (The Adobo Chronicles, Riyadh Bureau) – Tens of thousands of Filipino overseas workers (OFWs) in the Middle East are planning to stage simultaneous rallies in Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Qatar this weekend to burn effigies of anti-Duterte blogger Raissa Robles.

The OFWs are also gathering copies of Robles’ book on Martial Law to be burned during the rallies.

IMG_3207The decision by the Philippines’ modern heroes came just days after Robles posted a tweet challenging pro-Duterte OFWs to leave their overseas employment and come home to the Philippines to enjoy the changes put in place by President Duterte.

In a statement issued by the Middle East Coalition of OFWs, the groups challenged Robles “to permanently leave the Philippines if she thinks that the situation in the country is that bad.”

Robles has not returned calls from The Adobo Chronicles, requesting for comment.

Government, International, Music, Politics

Philippine Version Of Hit Song ‘Despacito’ Climbs To Top Of The Charts

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MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – Justin Bieber may have cancelled his Manila concert, but the hit song ‘Despacito’ by Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee –featuring the Canadian singer — will remain in the music charts for a long time.

Well, not the Bieber version, but the cover of the English-Latin song, by a talented local artist.

In addition to topping the charts, the song has been adopted as the official theme music of the Duterte administration.

 

Entertainment, International, Law Enforcement, Music, Travel

Justin Bieber’s Philippine Concert Contingent Upon Passing A Drug Test

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IMG_3158MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) –  Canadian singer Justin Bieber has had many encounters with the law. And he has admitted being hooked on alcohol and drugs, although he claims he is now “clean.”

China has permanently banned Bieber from holding concerts in the country due to his “bad behavior.”

So what happens when he visits the Philippines on  September 30 this year for a concert at the Philippine Arena?

The Philippines has not banned the singer, but in keeping with President Duterte’s war on drugs, Bieber must undergo a drug test prior to his arrival in Manila.

“This is for his own safety and benefit.  We do not want him to have encounters with our local law enforcement if he is found to be under the influence of drugs,” a statement from the Office of the President said.

The Philippines justified its drug test requirement for Bieber by citing a similar demand for Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao prior to his fight with Floyd Mayweather.

Filipinos and others attending Bieber’s concert will also have to provide a certificate or notarized pledge that they are drug-free.

Ticket prices for the concert range from P3,000 (about $60) to P39,000 (about $780).

Meanwhile, The Adobo Chronicles has learned that Bieber’s front act for his Philippine concert is former APO Hiking Society band member, anti-Duterte Jim Paredes.