NEW YORK, New York (The Adobo Chronicles, New York Bureau) – What do Greta Thunberg, Beyoncé, Jacinda Ardern, Kamala Harris, Meghan Markle and Arian Grande have in common? They are all among the women nominees this year’s Time magazine “Person of the Year.”
Online polling is ongoing with the name of the winner to be announced on December 10.
Apparently missing from the list is Philippine Vice President Leni Robredo, the erstwhile leader of the country’s political opposition who has been in the headlines in recent months, issuing statements and going on Facebook Live with her tirades against President Rodrigo Duterte’s administration.
Many Filipino netizens were seriously disappointed that Robredo didn’t make the cut. They were unanimous in saying that the Vice President should have been included as the other woman of the year.
MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – When one one encounters a red tag in a retail store, it usually means an item is on sale and significantly marked down. Not so with sili (chilli pepper) in the Philippines.
Amid all the talk of red-tagging of individuals and elements with alleged ties to the NPA-Communist Party, sili has recently had its share of the hugely criticized government practice.
But it’s not for reasons of anti-government ties nor mark downs, but for exorbitant prices, ranging upwards of P700 per kilo. The red-tagging comes from all directions — from government to the media and above all, consumers whose spicy meals of Bicol Express or Laing are gravely threatened.
It’s a classic case of red spice being red-tagged.
MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – Facing criticism that it has not been effective in its public campaign to encourage Filipinos to observe basic health protocols to prevent coronavirus infection, the Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) headed by Secretary Martin Andanar is changing its strategy.
For the longest time, PCOO and Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque have been advocating for “Mask, Hugas, Iwas” to no avail. Roque himself has been criticized for violating the very protocols he has been advocating.
In its new, improved public service ad, PCOO is encouraging Filipinos to avoid the “3 C’s,” of avoiding Crowded places, Confined and enclosed spaces, and Chismosas and Chismosos (gossips).
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