Government, Health & Medicine, Law Enforcement, Politics

Duterte Clarifies Arrest Order Of Vapers

November 21, 2019 Pol Pinoy Leave a comment

MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – Philippine President Rordrigo Duterte today clarified his recent order for the arrest of vapers.

The President on Tuesday ordered authorities to arrest those who smoke the electronic cigarettes in public “to protect public health and public interest.”

The Department of Health confirmed the country’s first vaping-related illness last week.

Duterte however said that he was misquoted by the news media.

Apparently, what he said was that he would order the arrest of VPers — those who publicly support Vice President Leni Robredo in as far as her missteps on the war on drugs are concerned.

Just days ago, Duterte scolded the VP on national TV for her recent statements and actions as Co-chair of the Inter-agency Committee on Anti-illegal Drugs (ICAD), saying he does not trust Robredo.

Now that’s clear.

Government, International, Sports

Senator Franklin Drilon Proposes Cheap, Indigenous SEA Games Medals

November 21, 2019 Pol Pinoy Leave a comment

MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – Opposition Senator Franklin Drilon is not stopping with his criticism of government expenses in connection with the Philippines’ hosting of the South East Asian Games.

Drilon had earlier criticized the P50 Million cauldron that has been built as part of the SEA Games ceremonies.

Today, the Senator unveiled his personal design for the SEA Games medals that will be awarded during the international sports events. He says the design is not only cheap but also represents a Philippine indigenous product — that of the world-famous woodcarving of spoon and fork which is a typical wall decor found in many traditional Filipino homes.

What a nationalisic Senator. And frugal.

Education, LGBT, Politics

Senate President Tito Sotto To Filipino LGBTs: You Are Deadly Sinners

November 20, 2019 Pol Pinoy Leave a comment

MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – Senate President Tito Sotto can’t seem to hide his beef with members of the LGBT community.

During Senate deliberations on the SOGIE (Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Expression) bill, he pointed out that gay men will never become women because they do not have ovaries and will not be able to reproduce.

Now, Sotto is calling members of the LGBT community “deadly sinners.”

On Tuesday, Sotto called the attention of the Department of Education (DepEd) after one of its regional offices issued a memo calling for the implementation and inclusion in the school calendar the observance & celebration of LGBT Pride every month of June.

The Showbiz personality-turned-Senator said that pride is still one of the “7 Deadly Sins,” as per Christian faith and tradition.

Ergo, those who celebrate PRIDE are deadly sinners.

Sotto’s comment didn’t sit well with many Filipino nationalists who questioned: “So those of us who take pride in being Pinoy are sinners? So everyone should stop using the phrase ‘Pinoy Pride’ ?”

Meanwhile, Filipino world champion boxer and Senator Manny Pacquiao challenged Sotto to a boxing match for his uncalled for comment. Pacquiao is often referred to as the “Pride of the Philippines.”