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Philippine Congress Concludes Hearing On De Lima and Dayan’s Love-Hate Relationship

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Dayan at the Congressional hearing

MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – A committee of the Philippines’ House of Representatives today concluded its investigative hearing on the love-hate relationship between Senator Leila De Lima and his driver-bodyguard Ronnie Dayan.

Dayan was the star witness at today’s hearing by the House Committee on Justice, a day after he was arrested for contempt of Congress.  He earlier failed to appear before the House in its investigation of the alleged illegal drug trade proliferation inside the New Bilibid Prison.  De Lima has been accused of receiving money from drug lords to support her senatorial campaign while Dayan was named by witnesses as her bagman.

Brilliant members of Congress who boasted of their law and investigative expertise asked Dayan many pointed and leading questions in an effort to establish the intensity of the love relationship between De Lima and Dayan.

The questions by the committee members succeeded in establishing an indisputable fact that the romantic relationship between the senator and her driver at one point reached Intensity 5 — an achievement that Filipino taxpayers can be proud of in as far as their elected representatives are concerned.

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Law Enforcement, Politics

Is Donald Trump Admitting Guilt In Fraud Case?

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IMG_6939.PNGWASHINGTON D.C., (The Adobo Chronicles, Washington Bureau) – It is a well-known fact that president-elect Donald Trump faces a fraud case in connection with his failed Trump University.

Now, in an effort to to avoid prosecution, embarassment or even disqualification from being president, Trump has apparently started negotiating for a settlement of this class-action lawsuit.

And we all know what they say. If you start negotiating for a settlement in a court case, it is the first sign of guilt.  Could this be the case with Trump?

We’re just asking.

As for the alleged rape of a 13-year-old girl, that’s for a different story.

 

 

Government, Law Enforcement

What You Need To Know When Applying For A Philippine Driver’s License

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IMG_6832.PNGMANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – While driving under the influence (DUI) is a big no-no in almost all countries, road rules as well as licensing requirements vary from one continent to another.

In Thailand, for example, driving shirtless is against the law, and while it may be frowned upon in the Philippines, it is not a violation.

But when applying for a driver’s license in the Philippines, there are rules and requirements that must be adhered to.

An applicant must be at least 18 years old, able to read and write in Filipino or English, in possession of a valid student driver permit, have a medical certificate, pass a drug test as well as a written and practical examination.

There’s more. The applicant must be “clean, neat and presentable.”

The wearing of sando (sleeveless t-shirt), sports shorts, and slippers during photo-taking and examinations is not allowed.

A spokesperson for the Land Transportation Office (LTO), the government agency tasked with issuing driver’s licenses, told The Adobo Chronicles that the reason wearing slippers during the application process is prohibited because it doesn’t look good in the license photo (see picture above).

So, when in the Philippines, you can drive wearing slippers, but you can’t wear them when applying for your driver’s license.

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