Category Archives: Politics

OBAMA TO ISSUE EXECUTIVE ORDER GRANTING AMNESTY TO UNDOCUMENTED IMMIGRANTS

September 6, 2014 Pol Pinoy Leave a comment

Washington, D.C. (The Adobo Chronicles) – Bowing to pressure from his fellow Democrats who are facing election or reelection this fall, President Obama has said that he will delay executive action aimed at reshaping the nation’s immigration system without congressional approval. Democrats are concerned that immigration executive action at this time would jeopardize their chances of winning the election. Immigration is a hot button issue among voters, Republicans and Democrats alike.

While Obama’s announcement may have frustrated immigration advocates, the president made a promise to issue an executive order right after the November elections that would grant full amnesty to the estimated 11 Million undocumented immigrants now living in the U.S.

Obama, however, said that he will issue the amnesty order only if both the Senate and House of Representatives take control and become the majority party this fall. Currently, the House is controlled by Republicans (234 – 201) and the Senate is controlled by Democrats by a slim majority (53-45, with two independents caucusing with the Democrats).

Economy, Politics

‘LES MISERABLES’ : PRESIDENT AQUINO ELATED OVER PHILIPPINES’ NEW WORLD RECORD

September 4, 2014 Pol Pinoy Leave a comment

Manila, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles) – In his most recent State of the Nation Address (SONA) last July, Philippine President NoyNoy Aquino touted his administration’s accomplishments in the areas of economic and infrastructure development, modernization of the military and reforms to combat government corruption.

Aquino takes great pride in the fact that during his administration, the Philippines has been transformed from being the “sick man of Asia” to the region’s “new economic tiger.”

Today, Aquino told reporters he was extremely elated over a new world record attained by his country. The Philippines just made it to the top 21 list of “Most Miserable Countries.”

The list, put together by Bloomberg News, was based on a “misery index” developed by the late economist Arthur Okun. The index takes into account a country’s inflation and unemployment rates. The index was extremely popular during the Jimmy Carter and Ronald Reagan administrations.

The Philippines was number 16 on the list of 21, earning a misery index score of 11.90% (4.9% inflation rate and 7.0 % unemployment).

Aquino said, “Every Filipino should be very proud because we are the only country in Asia that made the list.”

Venezuela, the Philippines’ toughest rival in international beauty pageants, was number one on the miserable list.

Les Miserables, Philippines!

International, Politics

PHILIPPINE PRESIDENT AQUINO CONDEMNS BIDEN STATEMENT ON ISIS

September 4, 2014 Pol Pinoy Leave a comment

Manila, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles) – The government of Philippine President NoyNoy Aquino has condemned a recent statement made by U.S. President Jose Biden regarding ISIS. Speaking about the militant group responsible for the beheading of two American journalists, Biden said, “We will follow them to the gates of hell.”

Aquino interpreted Biden’s warning as a threat to invade Manila, the Philippine capital described in author Dan Brown’s latest novel Inferno as ‘the gates of hell.’

“We may be close allies with the United States, but we will defend our country against any invasion to the last drop of our blood,” Aquino said.

Meanwhile, Philippine troops were seen amassing at Rizal Park (Luneta), ready to hold the nearby U.S. Embassy in Manila hostage in case the U.S. launches an attack.

This is the first time in Aquino’s more than four years in office that he has demonstrated strong leadership. Even his harshest critics were quite impressed.