Philippine Senators Re-Dedicate Proposed New Building To Covid-19

April 24, 2020 Pol Pinoy Leave a comment

MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – In times of crisis, people come together and unite, Philippine Senators included.

Voting unanimously on a joint resolution authored by Senate President Tito Sotto and erstwhile Opposition Senator Risa Hontiveros, the Philippine Senate thwarted the construction of what would have been a new, P8.5 Billion Senate Building at the Bonifacio Global City in Metro Manila.

Instead, the state-of-the-art edifice will serve as a permanent COVID-19 center that will serve future coronavirus patients.

In their resolution, Sotto and Hontiveros said that their experience during the still-ongoing Enhanced Community Quarantine shows that Philippine legislators do not need an expensive building in order to do their job. They have been working from home (WFH), or from jail as is the case with Senator Leila De Lima.

“Puwede pala,” (It’s actually possible), Hontiveros said about WFH, adding that she foresees social distancing as part of the new normal.

Culture, Entertainment, Fashion, Food, Human Interest, Social Media

Adobo Chronicles’ Suggested ECQ Home Activities

April 21, 2020 Pol Pinoy Leave a comment

BAGUIO CITY, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Baguio Bureau) –It’s been over 40 days since the government put in place an Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) throughout the entire island of Luzon.

You’ve scrubbed all your pots and pans, your toilet is squeaky clean, your closet has been organized in a way it has never been before in your entire life. So what is left to do to while away the remaining hours and days of your home confinement?

In the interest of public service, The Adobo Chronicles is sharing this to-do list put together by our home and social experts to keep you from losing your otherwise elite composure, or your sanity during this period of ECQ:

Remember your collection of torn denim pants? They’ll probably go out of fashion when this Covid-19 crisis is over. Patch them all up. It’ll lessen entry points for the virus.
While you’re at it, sew up all the holes in your pairs of socks.
Time to clean up the molds on your collection of shoes!
You may have missed cleaning the Last Supper painting and giant spoon and fork woodcarving hanging on your wall. Dust them up!
You’ve been receiving tons of Facebook friend request lately, haven’t you? Accept them all — common friend or no common friend — then go back and unfriend them one by one. Then repeat.
It’s time to delete all those embarrassing photos of yourself that you have posted on your Facebook page.
Now is a good time to check the expiry dates of the cans and cans of sardines, pork and beans, and soups in your cupboard. And don’t forget the cartons of orange juice and milk in your fridge!
Haven’t you had enough collection of empty cardboard and styrofoam boxes you saved from your takeout meals? You know what to do. And don’t forget your collection of used plastic spoons and forks.
You’ve had the plastic covering on your couch and dining chairs long enough. Discard them! They may be harboring unwanted viruses and bacteria!
How many jars of spare coins do you have sitting on top of your credenza? Roll them up by denomination and give them to the homeless. They especially need them in this time of crisis.
When was the last time you gave your Shih Tzu a bath?

Do you have other suggested activities? Let us know in the comments section. We’re in this together. We heal as one!

Business, Government, Politics

True To Its Word, Ligo Philippines Donates To Clowns

April 17, 2020 Pol Pinoy Leave a comment

MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – Businessman Mikko Lawrence Tung is being true to his word when he went on social media to say that his company, makers of the now controversial Ligo Sardines, will donate directly only to hospitals and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and not to government “clowns”

Today, the Philippine Government’s Vice President, Leni Robredo announced that Ligo, Philippines has donated 20,000 cans of sardines for distribution to Filipinos affected by the ongoing Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Where are the clowns… send in the clowns.

(Harold T. contributed to this report.)