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Travel Ban: Donald Trump Will Go For Strike Three

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img_8563HONOLULU, Hawaii (The Adobo Chronicles, Honolulu Bureau) – A federal judge in Hawaii issued a nationwide temporary restraining order Wednesday that bars the implementation of President Donald Trump’s revised executive order on immigration and refugees.

This is the second blow to the president’s bid to restrict U.S. entry for people from six Muslim-majority countries.

Well, Mr. Trump is a baseball fanatic, so he believes he has one more chance before strike three.

White House advisers and interns are reportedly busy drafting a third executive order on yet another travel ban.

This time, however, the order bans the foreign travel of U.S. judges whether official or personal, until such time that the judicial branch of government gives the go-signal for the implementation of the president’s previous Muslim travel bans.

It is a brilliant move on the part of Trump because this third E.O. cannot be challenged in court due to “conflict of interest” on the part of judges.

 

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American TV Series ‘Madam Secretary’ Tackles Issue Of Treason In The Philippines

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HOLLYWOOD, California (The Adobo Chronicles, Los Angeles Bureau) – The American television series “Madam Secretary” made headlines weeks ago after it depicted the “Philippines’ unconventional new president” crossing the line by making inappropriate advances towards the female lead character, US Secretary of State Elizabeth McCord.

Viewers believe that it was a depiction of President Rodrigo Duterte.

Now, The Adobo Chronicles has just learned that an upcoming episode of the same TV series again tackles a delicate issue in the Philippines: treason.

In the trailer obtained by AdoboChron, a certain “unconventional and rookie Vice President in the Philippines” travels to Washington D.C. and meets with the U.S. Secretary of State. She shows her alleged videos of extra-judicial killings in her country. In that meeting, she asks Madam Secretary to support her plot to oust the Philippine president.

In response, Madam Secretary tells the VP straight in the face that that’s not how Democracy works. “What you’re doing is treason,” she tells the VP.

The show’s producers have yet to schedule a play date for the new episode.

Stay tuned!

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First IKEA Store Soon To Open In The Philippines

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IMG_9638MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – IKEA, the popular ready-to-assemble furniture and home appliances giant, will soon open its very first store in the Philippines, as confirmed by Swedish Ambassador Harald Fries.

But Fries said the Philippine store will be like no other.

In an effort to utilize indigenous materials and promote products that reflect the true identity of the Philippines, IKEA will be showcasing and selling do-it-yourself items that include:

  • Bahay Kubo
  • Giant Spoon and Fork Woodcarved Wall Decor
  • Woodcarved Giant Hand Chairs
  • Rice Dispenser
  • Last Supper Wall Frames
  • Easy-to-assemble karaoke machines

IMG_9689IKEA said it will continue to explore items that it will be showcasing, including furniture, appliances and home accessories made of sea shells, bamboo, rattan — even leather shoes and flipflops made in Marikina.

It’s more fun in the Philippines.  IKEA will make it all the more fun!