MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – She is known to be an avid supporter of LGBT rights and the leading advocate for the passage of a SOGIE bill, but it took a magazine cover for Senator Risa Hontiveros to finally “come out.”
Hontiveros was one of the recipients of Esquire Philippines’ magazine as “Man at His Best” recognition, specifically as “Maverick of the Year.”
No reaction from the lady (or man) senator as of press time.
MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – She’s been named ”Sexiest Woman Alive,” ”Person of the Year.” “Nobel Peace Prize Winner,” among the dozens of other insignificant awards and honors she received in the Philippines and abroad.
So, at this stage of her colorful career, what is Rappler CEO Maria Ressa’s remaining wish before she begins jail time for her cyber libel conviction as recently affirmed by her country’s Court of Appeals?
In an exclusive interview with The Adobo Chronicles, Ressa intimated her one last wish before becoming a jail inmate: the Pulitzer Prize.
She hopes to bag this prestigious writing award with the upcoming release of a new book she just wrote, titled “How To Stand Up To A Dictator.”
Ressa said it doesn’t matter whether the book sells or not, as long as she clinches the award she’s been dreaming about.
MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – On the eve of Bongbong Marcos’ inauguration as 17th President of the Philippines, former Rappler CEO Maria Ressa has been named DA Secretary.
In a press briefing conducted by PCOO, incoming Secretary Atty. Trixie
Cruz-Angeles made the announcement, saying that Ressa has proven her mantel when it comes to filing appeals. “She has appealed all the charges, rulings and conviction against her, making her the most qualified to fill the much sought-after position,” Cruz-Angeles said.
Ressa assumes her position at noon, tomorrow, June 30, as Secretary of the Department of Appeals (DA).
Among her latest appeals is that of her conviction for cyber libel, arising from a chase filed against her and another Rappler employee by a private individual.
Yesterday, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has affirmed its earlier ruling revoking Rappler’s media license which all but made Ressa ex-CEO.
Again, Ressa said she will appeal the ruling.
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