Category Archives: Music

MANNY PACQUIAO ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT, FANS EXPRESS SHOCK

January 24, 2015 Pol Pinoy 1 Comment

MIAMI, Florida (The Adobo Chronicles) – Speaking to reporters on the eve of the Miss Universe Pageant in which he is one of the celebrity judges, Filipino boxing champion Manny Pacquiao has announced his early retirement.

The 37-year-old boxer, congressman, actor and basketball coach shocked millions of his fans who have been so looking forward to his fight with Floyd Mayweather reportedly scheduled on May 2 this year.

“I love music but music does not love me,” the teary-eyed Pacquiao said as he formally bid goodbye to his singing career.

His one and only single, Para Sa ‘Yo Laban Na ‘To (This Fight Is For You), went platinum shortly after it was released in the Philippines in 2013.

Pacquiao stars in a film that is opening in U.S. theaters this week. The film “Manny” documents his life and journey from a young boy living in poverty to a world-renowned boxing champion. It is narrated by Oscar Award nominated actor Liam Neeson.

International, Music, Sports, Uncategorized

MANNY PACQUIAO WOULD RATHER SING THAN JUDGE IN THE MISS UNIVERSE PAGEANT

January 21, 2015 Pol Pinoy 1 Comment

DORAL, Florida (The Adobo Chronicles) – The 63rd Miss Universe Pageant will be held in Doral, Florida on January 25. Contestants from 88 countries will vie for the coveted title currently held by Gabriela Isler of Venezuela.

The fate of the beauty aspirants will be in the hands of a panel of celebrity judges which includes Filipino boxing champion Manny Pacquiao.

Joining Pacquiao on the panel of judges will be TV host and shoe designer Kristin Cavallari, actor William Levy, reality TV star Lisa Vanderpump and fashion journalist and TV host Louise Roe.

As the pageant’s final night approaches, Pacquiao has reportedly made a special request of pageant owner Donald Trump. The boxer, congressman, and basketball coach apparently wants to be replaced as judge. Instead, he told Trump that he wanted to be one of the performers during the live telecast.

“It’s been a long-time dream of mine to be able to sing on national and international television, and this could be my one and only chance to do so,” Pacquiao said in his native Tagalog language.

“For almost a year now, I have been practicing the Oscar Award-winning song, “Let It Go,” from the film “Frozen.” “I know I can do a good job.

Trump could not be reached for comment tonight as he is reportedly socializing with the pageant contestants at poolside located within the Doral Golf Resort & Spa, host hotel for the Miss Universe contestants.

So the question remains of Pacquiao come pageant night: judge or performer?

International, Music, Politics, Religion, Travel

POPE FRANCIS IN THE PHILIPPINES: WRONG NATIONAL ANTHEM PLAYED AT WELCOME CEREMONIES

January 15, 2015 Pol Pinoy 1 Comment

MANILA, Philippines (Exclusive to The Adobo Chronicles) – Pope Francis arrived at Villamor Airbase in Manila on Thursday for a 5-day visit to this predominantly Roman Catholic Asian nation.

The pope was greeted with all the pomp and formality afforded any foreign state visitor or dignitary. He was met by no less than Philippine President NoyNoy Aquino.

The welcome ceremony began with the playing of the national anthems of the Philippines and the Vatican.

Alas, organizers of the ceremony played the wrong anthem for the Vatican. They played the national anthem of Italy. (Click on video clip above to listen to the correct national anthem of the Vatican).

Someone forgot to tell the organizers that the Vatican, although located in Rome, Italy, is a separate state, and as such has its own national anthem.

The pope immediately noticed the error and whispered to President Aquino, “It’s the wrong anthem!” Aquino then blushed in shame and was visibly upset at the gaffe.

Aquino tried to make up by shouting ‘Viva il Papa!’ immediately after the anthem was played.

Quick thinking, Mr. President!