Category Archives: Law Enforcement

New York Judge Orders Former US President Donald Trump To Shut Up!

NEW YORK, New York (The Adobo Chronicles, New York Bureau ) – In a stunning display of judicial authority, a New York judge has issued an order that has left pundits and Twitter-addicted citizens in shock: former President Donald Trump has been told to “shut up.”

The judge, presumably an expert in the intricacies of diplomacy, humorously suggested that the ex-commander-in-tweetery should explore other hobbies, like knitting or bird watching.

Legal scholars are scratching their heads, wondering if this is a precedent for a new era of jurisprudence, while Trump supporters are curiously waiting for the president’s upcoming knitting tutorials. In a world where silence from Trump is a rare commodity, this legal decree could be his most elusive tweet yet.

Update: MTRCB Denies “It’s Showtime” Appeal On 12-Day Suspension.

MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – The MTRCB (Movie and Television Review and Classification Board) has denied the appeal of the popular TV show “It’s Showtime.” The agency earlier set a 12-day suspension of the show’s airing because of that cake icing finger-licking episode witnessed on live TV by a national audience and in the presence of kids.

Now, rumors are swirling that the producers may take their appeal to the Office of the President. 

But let’s be real, that’s like trying to fight fire with more fire. In all likelihood, the appeal will end up on the desk of Presidential legal counsel Juan Ponce Enrile, who, in a stunning display of profound insight, previously labeled the show’s host, Vice Ganda, as “salacious.” 

 In a previous story, The Adobo Chronicles said the presidential appeal by “It’s Showtime” may be DOA when it arrives at the Palace. Dead on Arrival!

MTRCB Chief Daughter Reprimands Dad Over TV Host Joey De Leon’s “Rope” Comment On “EAT” Noontime Show

QUEZON CITY, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Quezon City Bureau) – Call it “familial diplomacy” as you wish, but MTRCB (Movie & Television Ratings and Classification Board)  Chair Lala Sotto has given her dad, the venerable Tito Sotto, a stern talking-to for TV host Joey de Leon’s recent “rope” comment on the ‘EAT’ noon-time show. (Tito Sotto is part of the TVJ trio who are the hosts of the show.)

In a promise that rivals Shakespearean drama, Senator Sotto pledged to personally lecture de Leon on the importance of sensitivity regarding suicide and slavery which de Leon’s “rope” (noose) comment referred to. 

It’s almost touching how the Sotto clan is taking it upon themselves to enlighten the masses. One can’t help but admire the dedication to educating the nation, especially coming from a family with a history of “na-ano lang” moments. 

Many will recall that then Senator Tito Sotto made the “na-ano lang” (it just happened) comment during the Senate confirmation hearing of single mother Judy Taguiwalo, a Secretary-designate for the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD).