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Senator Trillanes Framed Over FilAm Millionaire

December 11, 2016 Pol Pinoy Leave a comment

MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – Some people find themselves in hot water because they are framed by their political opponents, personal enemies or in some cases by law enforcement . But opposition Senator Alfonso Trillanes was framed by none of these. Rather, he was framed by a picture frame.

Denying allegations that he recently travelled to New York to personally meet with Filipino American millionaire Loida Nicolas-Lewis to plot for the ouster of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, he told reporters:

“I did not go to New York to see a Loida Lewis. I don’t even know how she looks like.”

Nicolas-Lewis has been accused of allegedly supporting and financing a movement to overthrow Duterte. She recently publicly called for the resignation of Duterte to make way for VP Leni Robredo to take over as president.

But as he denied his connection with Nicolas-Lewis, Trillanes was photographed speaking with reporters in his office, in front of a bookshelf which had a framed picture of the FilAm millionaire on it.

That’s what we truly call “framed!”

Arts, Government, Human Interest, International, Law Enforcement, Science and Environment, Tourism, Travel

Boracay’ s Famous Sand Castle To Be Demolished

December 8, 2016 Pol Pinoy Leave a comment

BORACAY ISLAND, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – The world’s most beautiful island, as per the magazine Condé Nast, is in deep, deep trouble.

Its most famous sand castle built in the middle of the long stretch of White Beach is about to come down for good, thanks to the persistence of environmentalists and advocates against illegal construction on public land.

The sand castle, which bears the words, ” I love Boracay,” along with the month, day and year updated on a daily basis, is one of the island’s icons. No one who visits Boracay goes away without a selfie in front of the sand structure.

This is not the first illegal construction demolished in Boracay. Years ago, government agencies demolished illegal structures of a posh resort for encroaching on a no-build zone among various other alleged violations of local and environmental laws. That resort, the West Cove, is rumored to be owned by Filipino champion boxer and now Senator Manny Pacquiao.

So, while “it’s more fun in the Philippines,” you never know when the axe falls on you especially if you do not have the needed permits to build on public or zoned land.

Tomorrow, December 10, a final tribute to the sand castle will be held by residents and tourists alike. There will be music, fire dancing, buffets and free San Mig light beer to all who will attend the “burial.”

Unlike the remains of the late Ferdinand E. Marcos in the Libingan Ng Mga Bayani, it will be impossible to exhume the sand after it is demolished. That means, there can be no protests or rallies.

Food, International, Travel

United Airlines To Charge For Use Of Overhead Bins, Philippine Air Lines To Ban Dried Fish In Cabin

December 6, 2016 Pol Pinoy Leave a comment

SAN FRANCISCO, California (The Adobo Chronicles, San Francisco Bureau) – United Airlines just announced a new ticket option called “Basic Economy,” banning the use of overhead bins for luggage.

With the new policy, passengers in the main cabin are stuck with paying for a checked bag, or paying for a more expensive ticket to bring it on board as a carry-on.

Across the Pacific Ocean, Philippine Air Lines (PAL) also announced that it will no longer allow passengers to bring dried fish as carry-on items. The Philippines’ flag carrier said that the new rule is in response to a customer survey in which many passengers, especially non-Filipinos, have complained about the aroma of dried fish that Filipinos bring on board.

So if you’re planning to bring dried fish as a gift to your relatives in the U.S. or other countries, be prepared to pack them as checked-in luggage.

Or fly first class on United!