Category Archives: Travel

Duterte Orders Closure of EDSA — For Good

April 6, 2018 Pol Pinoy Leave a comment

D6EB950F-3EEC-4DEB-BB1B-938A435723FA MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has no patience for evironmental destruction, or nightmarish traffic.

Earlier, Duterte ordered the closure and rehabilitation of Boracay, once the country’s top tourist destination because of its white sandy beaches and pristine natural surroundings. Now, Boracay is the poster destination for pollution and decay. So he ordered its closure and rehabilitation.

Now, the President is fed up with the nightmarish traffic on EDSA, Metro Manila’s main thoroughfare that. No solution is in sight. So, Duterte has ordered the permanent closure of EDSA as a way to solve, once and for all, the traffic mess, as well as prevent any more groups to stage protest rallies which aggravate the already parking lot status of the avenue.

Today, the Duterte government put up a sign (see photo), looking for buyers for the entire EDSA. It’s a prelude to its permanent closure.

It seems Duterte’s meme of “Build, Build, Build” is slowly changing to “Close, Close, Close.”

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.