Category Archives: International

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.

Entertainment, International, Music

Filipinos To Adele: ‘Hello From The Other Side’

June 21, 2016 Pol Pinoy Leave a comment

Adele (Photo source: thisdayinmusic.com)

ANTWERP, Belgium (The Adobo Chronicles, Berlin Bureau) – Singer Adele seems to think that Filipinos live on top of coconut trees.

At a concert in Antwerp, Belgium, the mutli-awarded British singer of the famed ‘Hello’ asked her audience: “Would anyone come to my show if I went to Manila?’

Well, the fact is, Manila is a favorite destination of top international performers, with Filipinos packing concert venues and coughing up big bucks — and we mean an entire month’s salary — just to see their favorite celebrities perform live.

The latest diva to perform in Manila was of course none other than Madonna where a second sold-out show had to be scheduled to accommodate concert goers.

So, yes, Adele, Filipinos will absolutely, postively come to see you. Come say hello to the other side!

And by the way, we may live on top of coconut trees, but we have escalators to take us up there!

Here’s a video of that moment when Adele posed the million dollar question, shot by Michel Kappens and shared by Philippine Concerts, a Facebook guide to upcoming foreign or local concerts, gigs, live performances, and other musical events in the Philippines.

Human Interest, International

Cincinnati Zoo Officials Sued By Harambe’s Family

May 31, 2016 Pol Pinoy Leave a comment

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa (The Adobo Chronicles, Berlin Bureau) – A lawyer for the family of Harambe, the 400-pound gorilla shot dead in a Cincinnati zoo says that a lawsuit is being readied in South Africa against zoo officials.

Harambe was shot early this week to save the life of a four-year-old boy who climbed through the barriers and fell into the gorilla’s enclosure.

The incident, which was captured live on video, has sparked massive outcry from humans, branding it a ‘senseless death’. Many are placing the blame solely on the parents of the boy, calling for charges to be filed against them for parental negligence.

The lawyer told The Adobo Chronicles that arrangements are now being made with a cruise line to bring the parents of Harambe to America to personally file the criminal complaint against zoo officials. They are simply awaiting the issuance of U.S. visas to Harambe’s mother and father.

All lives matter.