Category Archives: National News

Two Marcos First Ladies, One Passion For The ‘Love Bus’

MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – Many Metro Manilans will remember the air-conditioned, blue-painted, heart-decked LOVE BUS that was the idea of former First Lady Imelda Marcos and was operated by what was then the Ministry of Transportation and Communications. The idea was for it to offer a comfortable ride to passengers and save gas by providing a transportation alternative to driving private cars.

Fast forward to 2023. Another Marcos First Lady – Liza Araneta – is bring back a differently-spelled Love Bus to bring health care services, including free consultations, laboratory services, and medicines to the people. She’s calling it LAB BUS.

Proof that there is no enmity between mother and daughter in law and they share the same passion for love.

HERE LIES LOVE!

‘Kakampures’ Are Switching, Are Now ‘Kakampinks!’

MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – How the world turns!

Kakampures,’ die-hard Rodrigo Duterte followers and supporters who are anti Bongbong Marcos, are switching loyalties. They now have joined the ranks of the ‘Kakampinks,” followers and supporters of defeated presidential candidate Leni Robredo.

The switch came just hours after photos were published showing Duterte visiting Marcos in Malacañang. During the meeting, the former president reported gave some sound advice to the incumbent on matters of national concern and also made a verbal report on his recent meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

A ‘Kakampure’ told The Adobo Chronicles (on condition of anonymity) that his fellow DDS (Die-hard Duterte Supporters) were very disappointed and disillusioned that the previous and current residents of Malacañang seem to now be in very good terms.

Is UniTeam now actually coming into fruition? Minus the ‘Kakampure’ turncoats, of course!

Bar Flunker Leni Robredo Says She Is Now An Expert On Litigation And Criminal Law!

QUEZON CITY, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – It is common knowledge that ex-Vice President Leni Robredo flunked the bar on her first try.

Now an attorney, she has yet to share at least one case that she handled — and won.

But at least, she says she’s now an expert on litigation and criminal law.

She just needs clients who trust in her expertise and ability.