MENLO PARK, California (The Adobo Chronicles, San Jose Bureau) – Even as 48 states federal regulators have filed lawsuits against Facebook accusing the social media giant of illegally crushing competition by buying out its rivals, Mark Zuckerberg told The Adobo Chronicles that his company is planning on acquiring Rappler.
This announcement is an apparent move by Zuckerberg to get back at Rappler CEO Maria Ressa who, in the past, had called out Facebook for its “greed,” and to “clean up the toxic waste” on its platform.
Because foreigners are not allowed under Philippine law to own and operate media in the country, Zuckerberg said all he wants to do is “purchase Rappler and trash it into oblivion.”
MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – Rappler CEO Maria Ressa is leaving no stone unturned in her efforts to raise money for her legal defense fund for the appeal for her Cyber Libel conviction and other criminal charges filed against her.
Her very supportive staff had planned to go a-caroling this Christmas season, but the plan all but fizzled out after the government banned caroling this year in an effort to curb the spread of the coronavirus.
Instead, Rappler has turned to Internet crowdfunding to raise money for Ressa’s legal defense, while throwing in some “investigative reporting” to justify its fund appeal.
So, if you’re feeling generous this holiday season, and considering that Rapplerettes won’t be able to serenade you with Christmas carols, you might want to consider donating via Rappler’s crowdfunding.
MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – When one one encounters a red tag in a retail store, it usually means an item is on sale and significantly marked down. Not so with sili (chilli pepper) in the Philippines.
Amid all the talk of red-tagging of individuals and elements with alleged ties to the NPA-Communist Party, sili has recently had its share of the hugely criticized government practice.
But it’s not for reasons of anti-government ties nor mark downs, but for exorbitant prices, ranging upwards of P700 per kilo. The red-tagging comes from all directions — from government to the media and above all, consumers whose spicy meals of Bicol Express or Laing are gravely threatened.
It’s a classic case of red spice being red-tagged.
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