GMA7, PTV4 Launch New Joint Talk Show

MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – Now that ABS-CBN is off the air, we are seeing more broadcasting partnerships between the government and the private sector. We win as one. We heal as one. We broadcast as one.

On Friday. GMA7 and PTV4 launched the first of a series of joint broadcasts with a new talk show titled “Wowowee and Harry Roque.”  It is co-hosted by the Presidential Spokesperson and variety show personality Willie Revillame.

Roque will take on the role of comedian while Revillame will act as the serious government comminications person.

The new show airs weekdays at noon. Next week’s guest line-up includes Angel Locsin, Maria Ressa, NEDA Acting Chief Karl Chua and Senate President Tito Sotto.

Philippines Makes It To Guinness World Records!

MANILA. Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – The Philippines just made it to the Guinness World Records as the country with the oldest living person — make that persons.

The prestige came after PhilHealth President and CEO Ricardo Morales revealed at a Senate hearing that the government’s health insurance agency had 5,000 Filipinos, aged 130, still included in its  roster of members.

The latest known oldest living person is Kane Tanaka from Fukuoka, Japan, who is now 117 years old.

Congratulations, Philippines. We grow old as one!

IATF Approves No-Cost Alternative To Motorcycle Barriers

MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – Responding to a public outcry against its new rule requiring a barrier between motorcycle driver and spouse/partner rider, the Inter-Agency Task Force on Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF) has approved a third, no-cost alternative to prevent the spread of Covid-19.

Earlier, the IATF required motorcycle drivers to mount a plexiglass barrier to separate them from authorized back riders (limited to spouses or partners living in the same household). It also approved a backpack-type barrier to be worn by the driver.

Many citizens protested the new rule, citing both safety and extra cost to motorcycle owners.

During an emergency meeting held today in Malacañang, the IATF approved a third option that will not cost a single penny to motorcycle owners.

The alternative involves the motocycle rider facing away (opposite direction) from the driver to prevent exposure to possibly-infected respiratory moisture or droplets.

The new rule still requires both driver and ride to wear a face mask. Proof of marriage or cohabitation must also be presentation at checkpoints, or when stopped by law enforcers.

The people have spoken. IATF has listened.

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