History, Sports

Sara Duterte ‘Slams’ Use Of Song ‘Manila’ At Sea Games Opening

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DAVAO CITY, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Davao Bureau) – The online blog site Rappler is reporting that Davao City Sara Duterte has slammed the use of the song ‘Manila’ as background music for the entrance of Filipino athletes during the SEA Games Opening Ceremonies Friday night.

The Presidential daughter said the song does not represent the entire country. Nevermind that his dad swayed to the music as he waived his hand — a la Miss Universe — to greet the Filipino athletes.

We spoke via Skype to Sara and we asked her what song she thought would have been more appropriate.

She sent us this link for her song choice:

Entertainment, Sports

Star-Studded Pinoy Celebrities Lined Up For SEA Games Closing Ceremonies

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NEW CLARK CITY, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – If you were shocked and awed at last night’s opening ceremonies of the 2019 South East Asian Games, you haven’t seen nothing yet.

The closing ceremonies will even be bigger, explosive and more memorable — it will make the entire Filipino nation proud.

Today, the Philippine South East Asian Games Organizing Committe (PHISGOC) revealed part of the line-up of Filipino celebrities who will participate in an evening of talent, extraordinary skill and entertainment power.

PHISGOC confirmed to The Adobo Chronicles that the finale act of the closing ceremonies will feature a new composition by Leah Navarro, “We Win Aswang.”  It will be performed live by the Laos Na Gang, composed of Navarro, Jim Paredes and Cynthia Patag.

The Prima Ballenas — husband and wife ballet team of Raissa and Alan Robles — will dance to Navarro’s music composition.  It will be choreographed by Rappler’s Maria Ressa and JC Punongbayan.

We have also cofirmed that Vice President Leni Robredo will be on hand at the closing ceremonies to cheer on the great entertainers.

The evening’s Master of Ceremonies will be volleyball player-turned-reporter Gretchen Ho.

… and that’s just for starters.

Government, News Satire, Social Media

PCOO Assistant Secretary Lorraine Badoy Joins The Adobo Chronicles Staff

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Badoy, left, with blogger Sass Roganda Sasot (file photo)

MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – She’s been moved a couple of times in the last several years — from Assistant Secretary at the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) to Undersecretary of the Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO).  She’s a certified supporter of President Rodrigo Duterte and is credited for the meme, “Digong My Labs”

Now Lorraine Marie T. Badoy is ready to move to the private sector, joining the staff of The Adobo Chronicles (AC) as a senior satire writer.

For many months now, AC has struggled to fill the senior satire writer position.  Many have been called, but none was chosen.

Badoy didn’t even have to submit a formal application.  All she needed was to post a glowing example of her satire skills on her social media account.

When AC saw the post, it knew right away that it has found the perfect person for the position.

Congratulations, Ms. Badoy.  Welcome to AC!

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