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Media, Social Media

Maria Ressa Would Fail In A U.S. Citizenship Exam!

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SAN FRANCISCO, California (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – Every American and all those who are naturalized U.S. citizens are all too familiar with the phrase, “Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness.” They are three inalienable rights embodies in the U.S. Declaration of Independence.

But it seems Nobel Laureate, Rappler CEO and convicted criminal Maria Ressa needs some civic lessons. She would fail in a U.S. citizenship exam.

Her template narratives always include the claim that she is risking her “life and liberty” in fighting the Philippine government and her alleged advocacy of press freedom. Time and again, she has omitted “pursuit of happiness.”

Is it because she is not a happy camper? Or is she not happy because her online news blog is the least-trusted news brand in the Philippines?

Only Ressa knows what she knows.

Law Enforcement, Social Media

Senator Imee Marcos To Sue Aurora Pijuan For Grave Threat?

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MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – Rumors have it that Senator Imee Marcos is preparing to file grave threat charges against former Miss International (and former Mrs. Manotoc) Aurora Pijuan for a tweet she posted on her social media account.

A threat is a threat is a threat, and is punishable under Article 282 of the Philippine Constitution. It doesn’t matter if the threat is carried out or not. Any succeeding disclaimer accompanying the threat does not cancel accountability.

Is this going to be a court battle between two Manotocs? Interestingly, the case will be titled “Manotoc vs. Manotoc.”

Bring out the popcorn!