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Japan Declares Gilas Pilipinas Coach Chot Reyes Persona Non Grata!

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TOKYO, Japan (The Adobo Chronicles, Tokyo Bureau) – Chot Reyes will not be able to step into Japan again following the Japanese government’s declaration of the controversial Gilas Pilipinas coach ‘persona non grata.’

The declaration, effective immediately, came in the wake of Reyes’ statement hoping that Japan loses its next game in the ongoing FIBA World Cup in the Philippines.

Reyes made the statement as his way out of criticism lodged against him for his incompetence in coaching the Philippine basketball team. The Philippines has so far lost two our of two games it has played.

The declaration, signed by no less than Emperor Naruhito, cited Reyes for his lack of sportsmanship and for disrespecting Japan, considering that its team is competing fair and square in the host country.

As persona non grata, Reyes is not welcome to visit Japan — not even to coach the Philippine team if ever it plays in a tournament in that country.

The Japanese government said it was unbecoming for the Filipino coach to make such a statement especially in light of his country’s new tourism campaign of “Love the Philippines.”

Environment, International, Tourism

Bali, Indonesia Wants To Hire Rodrigo Duterte To Clean Up Its Beaches!

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BALI, Indonesia (The Adobo Chronicles, Bali Bureau) – Bali means heaven, and this place proves that heaven exists on Earth. Located in Indonesia, this famous island is a bucket list destination for many travelers, thanks to its incredible scenery, cultural significance, and sandy beaches.

But Bali, including its beaches, has a $40 million trash problem, and its tourism industry is struggling to clean it up.

Enter former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte who has miraculously cleaned up and restored Boracay island to its status as one if the world’s best resort destinations. During his term, he ordered the island closed for six months while the rehabilitation was underway. The rest is history.

Now, Bali wants to hire Duterte to deal with the trash problem, promising to gift him with a beach house mansion for his exclusive use in his retirement. The gift will be tax-free, and Duterte’s heirs will also be exempted from any inheritance fee.

No word yet if Duterte will accept the offer.

Tourism

Typhoon Egay Creates New Tourist Destination In Bulacan Province!

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MALOLOS, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Malolos Bureau) – There is no doubt super typhoon Egay caused extensive damage and inconvenience in many parts of Luzon. But resilient Filipinos are always thankful for positive consequences brought about by natural calamities.

In Malolos, Bulacan province, the flooding caused by Egay has created tourism opportunities in this historic town. ( Malolos is the historical site of the constitutional convention of 1898 that led to the establishment of the First Philippine Republic.)

Kayaking has become its latest industry and Filipinos and tourists alike who could not make it to the famous Boracay resort island now have a viable and enjoyable alternative.

Local officials are seriously considering renaming the province Boracan.