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NEW TV SERIES ON ‘SELFITIS’ TO DEBUT ON ABC THIS FALL

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New York, NY (The Adobo Chronicles) – In March of this year, The Adobo Chronicles broke the story about the announcement by the American Psychiatric Association (APA) officially classifying taking selfies as a mental disorder, called ‘Selfitis.’  Since then, there has been much debate in the media about this growing phenomenon on the Internet.

This fall, a new television series will debut on the ABC Network largely based on the story that went viral.  Titled ‘Selfies,’ the new show stars Karen Gillan (‘Dr. Who’) and John Cho (‘Star Trek,’ ‘Harold & Kumar go To White Castle’).  It will airTuesdays at 8pm.

During pre-production, the reporters of The Adobo Chronicles were asked to lead the show’s writing team, but the reporters declined. “We don’t do television,” they said.

Initially, the series  was titled ‘Selfitis’ but ABC Network could not get permission from the APA to use the patented name.

Here’s the new show’s trailer.

 

 

 

 

 

Human Interest, International, Politics, The Media

WHY PHILIPPINE PRESIDENT AQUINO WILL NOT BE NOMINATED FOR NOBEL PEACE PRIZE THIS YEAR

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imageManila, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles) – The rumor mill in Manila has started to rock and roll, thanks to allegations that the Aquino government has lobbied for the Philippine president’s nomination for the prestigious 2014 Nobel Peace Prize.  Naturally, the presidential palace went into full gear: deny, deny, deny.

Among previous Nobel Prize winners were Martin Luther King, Jr., Mother Teresa, Nelson Mandela, Aung San Suu Kyi and of course, Barack Obama. According to sources, Aquino is being nominated for his consistent policy of rhetoric over the use of force – military and otherwise – in dealing with the country’s territorial dispute with China, the Muslim rebel movement, the pork barrel scandal, and yes, even his decision on naming National Artists.

The Adobo Chronicles can now confirm that indeed, Aquino will NOT be nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize this year. The reason? His staff were late in submitting his nomination which was due on January 31.

According to the Nobel Prize rules:

“Nomination forms are sent by the Nobel Committee to about 3,000 individuals, usually in September the year before the prizes are awarded. These individuals are often academics working in a relevant area. For the Peace Prize, inquiries are sent to governments, members of international courts, professors and rectors, former Peace Prize laureates and current or former members of the Norwegian Nobel Committee. The deadline for the return of the nomination forms is 31 January of the year of the award.”

So blame it on Filipino time. Or, maybe, Aquino’s staff were too busy preparing statements and press releases denying every single allegation or criticism lodged at the president.

Till next year.

 

Arts, Business, Human Interest, Law Enforcement, The Media

STOCKTON SUSPECTED FELON SIGNS UP WITH TOP DESIGNERS

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imageStockton, California (The Adobo Chronicles) – Jeremy Meeks, the Stockton suspected felon whose ‘hot’ mugshot posted on the Internet captivated women and gay men across America is off to a great new career – modeling.

Even before the start of his jury trial, Meeks has already signed up for modeling contracts with famous designers. Both Calvin Klein and Gucci have just unveiled promo ads featuring Meeks that will appear soon in fashion magazines (see photo).

In addition, Meeks’ attorney has said that his client will be wearing Tom Ford designer suits during the jury trial.

Not to be outdone, GAP has just announced that it is launching a new, casual orange-colored shirt line similar to the nurses scrub worn by hospital staff. Meeks modeled the new line during his arraignment last week.

Earlier,  The Adobo Chronicles reported that Abercrombie & Fitch hired Meeks to be its signature model for it is new bikini line.

It looks like Meeks will not have any problem financing his bail and court costs.