Category Archives: Military

Government, International, Military, Politics

Donald Trump Supportive Of Rodrigo Duterte’s Decision To End VFA

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WASHINGTON, D.C. (The Adobo Chroncles, Manila Bureau) – There is no love lost between U.S. President Donald Trump and Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, even after the latter decided to end the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) between the two countries.

VFA allows U.S. military and other personnel to enter the Philippines without the need for a visa or permit. Many believe that the agreement enhances America’s overall strategy to maintain its presence and control over its interests, in the Asia Pacific Region.

In a 3 a.m. phone call Duterte made to Trump, the Philippine President formally informed the American President of the termination of the VFA.

In response, Trump told Duterte — in the limited Tagalog he learned during his last visit to the Philippines — “Eh di wow!”  (Translation: “That’s awesome!”)

 

 

 

Awards, Military

Philippine Daily Inquirer Struggling To Name 2019 Filipino Of The Year

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MANILA, Philipppines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – It’s that time of year when the Philippine Daily Inquirer (PDI) names its ‘Filipino of the Year.’  But there are reports that the newspaper outfit is finding it difficult to name someone to this annual fete. And it’s not for lack of trying.

Previously,  Pinoy Ako Blog’s Jover Laurio was PDI’s choice for the honor, but it was met with widespread criticism among many Filipinos, especially the netizens.

Reliable sources have told The Adobo Chronicles that although PDI has decided on a short list of 2019 honorees, none of them have agreed to being named  “Filipino of the Year.”

We spoke to one of the people on PDI’s short list, someone we think is truly deserving of the honor.  No it wasn’t Maria Ressa.

This person, who asked not be named publicly, said he would feel insulted if named “Filipino of the Year” because of the award’s predecessor, Laurio.

”I do not want to be put on the same level or the same category as Laurio.  Her being named previously was not only undeserving but it cheapened the annual PDI award.  So I had to decline,” he said

Can’t blame him.

Immigration, International, Military

Want A U.S. Visa? Enlist In the U.S. Space Force

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MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – One of the easiest ways for Filipinos and other foreign nationals to obtain a U.S. visa is to enlist in the U.S. military.

Now, there is even greater opportunity for this to happen.

The U.S. is currently recruiting Filipinos to join the military’s newest, branch.

President Donald Trump has just signed a new measure that adds a 6th branch to the U.S. military — the U.S. Space Force.  The other branches are the Army, Navy, Air Force, Coastguard and the Marines.

No experience necessary — just an honest-to-goodness commitment to help the U.S. maintain peace and stability in outer space.

Interested parties may contct the U.S. Embassy in Manila.

For undocumented Filipino immigrants (TNTs, or Tago Ng Tago) now living in the U.S., they may contact the military camp or headquarters nearest their place of residence.