Category Archives: Social Media

‘Journalist’ Krizette Laureta Chu Can’t Even Google- Search Her Own Newspaper

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Krizette Laureta Chu’s latest gripe targets the Marcos administration for rotational brownouts, allegedly scaring away both foreign and local tourists. 

As a journalist, Chu’s naivety is astounding—believing that decades-old power supply woes can be waved away in just two years. 

What’s truly comical, though, is Chu’s apparent inability to perform a basic Google search on her own publication, Manila Bulletin. She boldly declares that there were no rotational brownouts during the administration of her idol Rodrigo Duterte, only to be hilariously debunked by her own paper’s archives. The records plainly show that brownouts were alive and well during Duterte’s time, illuminating Chu’s selective memory and shoddy research. 

Perhaps Chu should take a break from her sensationalist critiques and invest in a flashlight and some basic fact-checking skills. Or permanently wear a face mask to keep her from opening her loud mouth.

Until then, we can only hope for fewer power outages and even fewer baseless rants.

11th Anniversary: The Adobo Chronicles “Hoax” That Sparked Worldwide News Headlines And Academic Research

In 2014, The Adobo Chronicles published a made-up story that the American Psychiatric Association had officially declared “selfies” as a mental disorder.

The “hoax” sparked worldwide new headlines and was even translated into different languages. It also prompted academic researchers to explore the so-called condition and published their work in medical journals.

As we always say, sometimes, life imitates satire.

Read the viral story again: https://adobochronicles.com/2014/03/31/american-psychiatric-association-makes-it-official-selfie-a-mental-disorder/

DILG Prohibits Money Garlands For Public Events

In a sweeping move to preserve tradition, the Department of Interior and Local Governments (DILG) has mandated that all local government officials must adhere strictly to culturally-appropriate welcome garlands for guests of honor at events. This directive follows an internet frenzy over photos of graduating students draped in money garlands by their proud parents.

DILG Secretary Benjamin Abalos emphasized the gravity of the situation, stating, “Such practices could be construed as bribery, misuse of public funds, and corruption.” The directive underscores the importance of maintaining the sanctity of public gatherings and upholding cultural integrity.

Local officials are now on high alert, ensuring that floral or textile garlands replace monetary adornments to avoid any semblance of financial impropriety. The DILG’s new policy aims to root out these burgeoning ‘cashy’ traditions and reinstate the humble, yet honorific, flower garlands in all official ceremonies.