MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – It was a well-meaning poll among its readers — PhilStar comparing tourism slogans used by neighboring countries and the Philippines’ new branding.
But alas, PhilStar picked up the wrong Philippine tourism slogan in its graphic. Instead of the official “Love the Philippines,” the broadsheet used an alternative slogan proposed by former National Security Adviser Professor Clarita Carlos.
As earlier reported by The Adobo Chronicles, Carlos suggested a more catch and modern slogan: “Philippines, You Rock!”
MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – It’s quite easy to mistake one for the other. They sound alike when making public statements — ex-Philippine Vice President Leni Robredo and actress and TV host Kim Chiu.
Many netizens wondered if they use the same ghostwriter for their public statements.
The Adobo Chronicles fielded its most experienced fact-checkers to investigate and this is what we found out:
NO, Robredo and Chiu do NOT use the same ghostwriter. But they do share the same thought process and the same difficulty in expressing their thoughts.
So our verdict: suggestions that both women use the same ghostwriter is FAKE NEWS.
MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – Just days after the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism at Oxford University released its 2023 Digital News Report, Maria Ressa and her Rapplerettes immediately went on damage control.
The report named Rappler the least-trusted news brand in the Philippines, the fourth year in a row.
Rappler abandoned its appeal for donations and instead opened its online portal for free access by anyone who registers. It appears to be a desperate attempt to boost its sagging number of subscribers and followers.
One doesn’t have to actually read their fake stories. But signing up may have some perks in the future, like perhaps, free coffee mugs or baseball caps? Maybe, even a dinner date with Ressa?
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