POPE FRANCIS CONFIRMS HE WILL VISIT THE U.S. IN SEPTEMBER

January 19, 2015 Pol Pinoy Leave a comment

ON BOARD THE PAPAL PLANE TO THE VATICAN (The Adobo Chronicles) – In his very own words, Pope Francis has confirmed that he will be visiting the United States this fall, with stops in New York, Philadelphia and Washington, D.C.

The pontiff made this announcement on board the Philippine Air Lines plane that took him from the Philippines to Rome. Francis just concluded a highly successful visit to the Philippines and Sri Lanka.

Immediately after the announcement, various U.S. agencies and groups went on overdrive and announced plans and concerns about this coming historic visit.

The Republican-controlled Congress is very nervous about its stance on global warming. The Pope is expected to issue an encyclical shortly, urging action on climate change which is contrary to what Republicans believe and stand for.
House Speaker John Boehner, a Roman Catholic, is considering proposing new legislation to tax the rich and provide tax breaks for the middle class and the poor, just to impress the pope. Francis is known to be a staunch advocate for the poor.
The U.S. Department of Justice is reportedly working nonstop to accelerate the filing of criminal charges against American priests charged with child sexual abuse, and to resolve these cases before the fall.
Law enforcement agencies in New York, Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. are putting together plans to deal with crowd control during the Pope’s visit. They are seriously considering similar measures adopted by the police in Manila during the Pope’s visit. They will require police officers and traffic enforcers to wear adult diapers to prevent them from having to leave their posts to answer the call of nature during the Pope’s public appearances.
New York officials want the Pope’s visit to be alcohol-free. They are proposing to close all Irish pubs in New York for the day.
President Obama promised not to complain about the American Catholic clergy during his welcome speech at the White House. Obama said that what Philippines President NoyNoy Aquino did in Manila during the pope’s visit was utterly childish.
Security for the pope will be a top priority. The three states to be visited by Francis have ordered drones to beef up their surveillance measures.
St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York will be renamed St. Francis Cathedral in time for the papal visit.
There will be widespread protests in major West Coast cities like San Francisco, Los Angeles, Seattle and Denver for not being included in the papal itinerary.

Film and TV, Human Interest, Politics

WATCH CNN’S EXCLUSIVE RED CARPET COVERAGE IN TUESDAY’S STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS

January 19, 2015 Pol Pinoy Leave a comment

Philippines Senator Choz Escudero and fiancee Heart Evangelista during the last State of the Nation Address in ManilA — Philippines Senator Chiz Escudero and fiancee Heart Evangelista during the last State of the Nation Address in Manila

WASHINGTON, D.C. (The Adobo Chronicles) – President Barack Obama delivers his State of the Union Address (SOTU) before the U.S. Congress and the American people at 9pm Eastern time on Tuesday, January 20. He is expected to focus on middle-class economics.

Unlike in previous SOTU’s, this year’s will have a new feature – the red carpet ceremonies – much like the Academy Awards (Oscars) red carpet.

The Republican-controlled Congress recently voted to hold the pre-speech fashion ceremonies, something that it copied from the Philippines’ State of the Nation Address (SONA).

All eyes will be focused on what Michelle Obama will be wearing. Or Michele Bachmann for that matter.

If you don’t have cable TV, you are out of luck. The SOTU red carpet ceremonies will be shown exclusively on CNN beginning at 7pm Eastern. The CNN red carpet coverage will be hosted by CNN anchor Don Lemon and the late Joan Rivers’ daughter Melissa.

Festivals, Law Enforcement, LGBT

SAN FRANCISCO TO FIELD DIAPER PATROLS DURING THIS YEAR’S FOLSOM STREET FAIR, PRIDE PARADE

January 18, 2015 Pol Pinoy Leave a comment

Adult Diaper-clad traffic enforcers in Manila (Photo credit: When In Manila) — Adult Diaper-clad traffic enforcers in Manila during the visit of Pope Francis (Photo credit: When In Manila)

SAN FRANCISCO, California (The Adobo Chronicles) – The City and County of San Francisco has learned a thing or two from the just-concluded visit of Pope Francis to the Philippines. One has to do with adult diapers.

During the Pope’s public appearances in Manila, police and traffic enforcers were required by the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) to wear adult diapers so that they didn’t have to leave their posts to answer the call of nature. The move ensured that there would be no unnecessary interruption in the performance of police and traffic duties. It was a way to effectively deal with a crowd of almost 6 Million and the lack of portable toilets.

San Francisco’s annual Pride parade and Folsom Street Fair attract hundreds of thousands of spectators, and police and traffic enforcers always end up short-handed. So, San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee, taking his cue from Manila, ordered the San Francisco Police Department to field diaper patrols during these two big events this year. Police officers will be required to wear adult diapers during their crowd control duties. The wearing of pants over the diapers would be optional, especially during the Folsom Fair.

Meanwhile, Scott Wiener, member of the Board of Supervisors representing the gay Castro District (District 8), said today he will be introducing a resolution to encourage participants and spectators for both the Pride Parade and Folsom Street Fair to also wear adult diapers. “This will greatly help with the lack of portable toilets during these big events and will save the city hundreds of thousands of dollars spent in renting these units,” Wiener said.

Portable toilets cost the city anywhere from $150-$200 per unit. Handicap portable toilets cost even more, ranging from $300-$500 per unit.

So if you’re planning to be at this year’s Pride Parade and Folsom Street Fair, go get your adult diapers now at Costco or Target while they’re on sale!