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Media Got It All Wrong: U.K. Not Leaving EU After Alll

June 24, 2016 Pol Pinoy Leave a comment

LONDON, United Kingdom (The Adobo Chronicles, Berlin Bureau) – The news that sent shockwaves across the globe on Brexit have been inaccurately reported by the media.

Headlines flashed across broadcast, print and digital media outlets yesterday that the U.K. has voted to leave the European Union (EU), prompting British Prime Minister David Cameron to announce that he was stepping down. Cameron had called for the referendum and was on the side of those wanting to stay in the Union.

But apparently, the vote was not about leaving EU but the United Nations. Only FOX News accurately reported the results of the vote.

This comes a relief to many who have wondered about the political, social and economic future of the UK if it left the EU.

Government, International

BREAKING: In An Unprecedented Move, Queen Elizabeth Nullifies Brexit Vote

June 24, 2016 Pol Pinoy Leave a comment

LONDON, United Kingdom (The Adobo Chronicles, Berlin Bureau) – Everyone knows that the role of the head of the monarchy is merely ceremonial and that the affairs of the government are run by duly-elected public officials.

But amidst the shock brought about by the historic U.K. vote to leave the European Union (EU), Britain’s Queen Elizabeth has opted to avail of a centuries-old provision in the constitution in which the head of the monarchy can undo a political move such as the Brexit vote once in every 25 years.

This is the first time in her queendom that the 90-year-old Elizabeth has used this obscure power.

In a palace proclamation today, the queen has nuillified the results of the Brexit vote on the grounds that proponents of the ‘leave campaign’ had misled the voters on the benefits for the U.K. in leaving the EU.

“Our monarchy and the government are based on the principles of truth and knighthood, and lies have no place in the kingdom,” the proclamation said.

Earlier, J.K. Rowling, author of the ‘Harry Potter’ series said that this was one time she hoped for magic, referring to the Brexit vote.

So, it’s status quo for the U.K. — an honorable member of the EU! And magic it was!

Government, International, Politics

President Aquino’s Dream: EU Membership For The Philippines

June 23, 2016 Pol Pinoy Leave a comment

LONDON, United Kingdom (The Adobo Chronicles, Berlin Bureau) – As the United Kingdom concluded its referendum today on whether or not it should leave the European Union (EU), Philippine President Aquino has revealed his secret wish for his country to become an EU member.

“It has been a long-time dream of mine,” Aquino said, as he continued to pack up his belongings in preparation for turning over Malacañang (the presidential palace) to incoming President Rod Duterte.

Aquino said that becoming an EU member will be a testament to the fact that the Philippines is on its way to becoming a first-world country. “Everything I’ve done in my 6 years as president has been geared towards this goal,” he said.

It is estimated that more than one million Filipinos live in EU member-countries, with the top five destinations being the U.K., Italy, Germany, France and Spain.

“Since U.S. statehood for the Philippines is becoming less and less of a reality, the next best thing for our country is to be part of Europe,” Aquino told The Adobo Chronicles.

The outgoing president is hopeful that Duterte will continue to pursue this dream during the next 6 years.