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Leni Robredo’s Speech At London School Of Economics Lukewarmly Received

April 7, 2018 Pol Pinoy Leave a comment

LONDON, United Kingdom (The Adobo Chronices, Berlin Bureau)- Organizers of Leni Robredo’s speaking engagement at the London School of Economics (LSE) must be twisting and turning in bed tonight following the lukewarm reception extended to the Philippine Vice President.

Outside, a group of London Filipinos staged a protest rally, calling Robredo a ‘fake VP’ and expressing disgust over news from back home that the recount of votes in the 2016 VP Elections was marred with discovery of wet ballots and missing vote logs.

D98EE2B8-CBBD-4F17-9742-3A0A940A079A Inside, Robredo tackled the issue of politics and its role in alleviating poverty. She talked about her programs distributing free lugaw (rice porridge) to poor Filipinos.

Sources present at Robredo’s speech told The Adobo Chronicles that leading economists and some students in attendance walked out in the middle of her talk. They expected a more scholarly speech and were clearly disappointed.

Local News, Media, Politics, Sports, Tourism, Travel

Karen Davila Complains About Son’s Surfing Accident In Siargao

April 1, 2018 Pol Pinoy Leave a comment

2AF08E09-FE96-416E-A0DF-FDAAFC9E6A87 SIARGAO, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Cebu Bureau) – TV journalist Karen Davila is not happy about her son’s surfing accident over the Holy Weekend in Siargao.

She took the opportunity to blast the government and resort owners for their lack of preparedness for such accidents.

“My son couldn’t find any Surf which is our family’s choice of washing detergent. I needed to wash his rash guard, but only Tide was available, “ she told The Adobo Chronicles.

The Department of Tourism is investigating the incident.

Environment, Government, Tourism, Travel

Duterte Orders Closure Of Baguio City

March 25, 2018 Pol Pinoy Leave a comment

BAGUIO CITY, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Baguio Bureau) – First, it was Boracay that President Rodrigo Duterte ordered closed for rehabilitation. Next up is Baguio City, the summer capital of the Philippines.

The annual Holy Week trek to this mountain resort has begun. Thousands upon thousands of lowlanders go up to Baguio to escape the summer heat and to experience a breath of fresh and cool air that the city is famous for.

But alas, many visitors may not find what they’re looking for. Gone is the scent of pine trees. Gone are the sunflowers that adorn the facade of the city’s mountains and hills. Traffic has become a nightmare, and pollution has become an everyday occurence. Visitors can expect a short supply of water and electricity. It’s an environmental disaster.

So today, Holy Monday, President Duterte ordered the closure of Baguio City and gave local officials 60 days to rehabilitate this once-upon-a-time R&R haven for the U.S. military.

The closure begins Monday after Easter Sunday.

So if you’re in Baguio now, make the most of it. Unless you’re a city resident, this may be your last chance to go horseback-riding, shopping for fresh vegetables and strawberries, and wearing the sweater that’s been kept in your closet all year round.