International, Law Enforcement, Religion, The Media

INDONESIA: THE REAL MIRACLE ABOUT CONVICTED FILIPINA MARY JANE VELOSO

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Veloso, center
Veloso, center

MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles) – Miracles do happen, especially in a Catholic country like the Philippines.

Yesterday, Filipinos were blessed with yet another miracle. They have been praying all week, hoping that Filipina Mary Jane Veloso, along with eight others convicted of drug-related crimes in Indonesia, would be spared from execution.

U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon, President Noynoy Aquino and Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao all joined in the chorus asking the Indonesian government to stop the execution.

The appeals fell on deaf ears. At dawn on Wednesday,  the convicts faced the firing squad.

But wait, only  eight of the nine convicts were executed. Mary Jane was spared and granted a stay. A miracle.

But the real miracle was that Mary Jane had already been killed by the front page headline news story in the Philippine Daily Inquirer. Apparently, she was resurrected then  granted a reprieve by the Indonesian government.

This made Pacquiao, a devout Christian, an even more ardent believer.

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Entertainment, Social Media

IN THE PHILIPPINES, A ROYAL BABY WATCH BEGINS

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Princess KLONDON, England (The Adobo Chronicles) – The pregnant Duchess of Cambridge is now four days past her due date.

Kate Middleton, 33, and husband Prince William were scheduled to welcome the second royal baby on Thursday, April 23, but the day came and went with no sign of another little one. This would be their second child.  Prince George was born on July 22, 2013.

In the Philippines, another royal baby watch has begun.

Actors Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera have both confirmed that they are expecting a child.  Although not exactly royalty, the couple are looked upon as Prince and Princess after their wedding last December was billed as a “Royal Wedding.”

Aquino, Rivera, Dants (Photo: GMAnews)
Aquino, Rivera, Dantes (Photo: GMAnews)

The wedding was the most talked about, expensive and paparazzi-filled event, rivaling that of the British royalty in terms of the wedding gown, bridal car, church ceremony (officiated by eight bishops and seven priests), and life-sized wedding cake, among others.  The Best Man was none other than the president of the Philippines.

Filipino netizens have started to get involved in the baby naming process, suggesting names for the royal child.  An overzealous fan of the couple even created a website that has ‘pictures’ of what the baby boy or baby girl will look like.

Fairy tales do come true in the Philippines.

Health & Medicine, Politics, Sports

PHILIPPINE PRESIDENT AQUINO TO MANNY PACQUIAO: ‘IT’S TIME TO QUIT!’

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Aquino and Pacquiao (file photo)
Aquino and Pacquiao (file photo)

LANGKAWI ISLAND, Malaysia (The Adobo Chronicles) – From one Filipino to another: “It’s time to quit!”

Speaking to reporters in Malaysia where he is attending a summit meeting of the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN), Philippine President NoyNoy Aquino gave Filipino champion boxer Manny Pacquiao his unsolicited advice.

“You have earned and saved money. You should be able to enjoy it. Enjoy your family. Enjoy each other,” Aquino said.

He added: “(Pacquiao) is entitled, after all his sacrifices and the example that he’s made, to enjoy the fruits of all his hard work and labor.”

Pacquiao will face Floyd Mayweather at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas on May 2 for the welterweight boxing title. The Filipino is considered by many  — including top Las Vegas bettors — as the underdog.

From his Penthouse suite at the MGM Grand Hotel, Pacquiao was informed and asked about the advice from the president of his country that it’s time for the boxer to quit.  Pacquiao replied:  “Salamat, Ginoong Pangulo. Sana ikaw rin!” (Thank you Mr. President. I hope you do too!)

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