PACQUIAO-MAYWEATHER FIGHT FINALLY HAPPENING ON MAY 2, 2015

December 13, 2014 Pol Pinoy 1 Comment

Las Vegas, Nevada (The Adobo Chronicles) – It is a boxing match that will definitely eclipse the ‘Thrilla in Manila’ between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier back in 1975, one that is being touted as ‘Mayhem in May.’

Finally, Floyd Mayweather, Jr. has agreed to fight Filipino champion boxer Manny Pacquiao and the American fighter has even handpicked the date – May 2, 2015.

ESPN first reported that this much-anticipated match is definitely happening after years of ducking, excuses, allegations and counter-allegations between the two camps that have left boxing fans very disappointed and frustrated for a long time now. Money is not going to be an issue, according to the report. This leaves wide open the prize money that awaits either fighter.

The Adobo Chronicles was able to reach very reliable sources within the Mayweather camp and confirmed that the boxer, who is currently training in Las Vegas, has agreed to finally face Pacquiao on May 2, with only two conditions:

First, that the fight will be shown on Showtime Pay Per View (PPV), and second that the 12-round bout will happen aboard the International Space Station.

“Having the fight while Pacquiao and I are both experiencing weightlessness will truly make the match even — pound for pound, ” Mayweather reportedly said.

The only remaining detail that needs to be worked out is what to call the championship contest. Obviously, it can not be called a lightweight, welterweight or heavyweight fight.

Who will be the weightless boxing champion of the world? Or the universe.

Politics, Religion

MICHIGAN WILL START ISSUING LICENSES TO DISCRIMINATE

December 12, 2014 Pol Pinoy Leave a comment

Detroit, Michigan (The Adobo Chronicles) – By virtue of a recent circuit court decision to reverse an earlier ruling by a federal judge striking down the state’s ban on gay marriage, Michigan remains among the 15 states in the U.S. that continue to deny the granting of marriage licenses to same-sex couples.

But Michigan is a step closer to being the first U.S. state to issue licenses to discriminate.

The Michigan Republican-led House has approved a bill — the Religious Freedom Restoration Act — that would let individuals or businesses seek exemptions to government regulations they feel substantially burden their sincerely-held religious beliefs.

This means that gay men and women, Atheists, pro-choice individuals and others may be denied services on the basis of religious beliefs held by individuals and businesses.

In anticipation of the bill’s approval by the Republican-led state senate and subsequent signature by Republican Governor Rick Snyder, the Michigan State Attorney General’s Office has announced that it has started to print official licenses to discriminate. It will start issuing the licenses on January 2, 2015.

The licenses can be obtained upon payment of a $50 fee. The licenses are valid for a period of 3 months, subject to renewal.

So if you’re planning to discriminate all year-round, be prepared to cough up $200 per year.

LGBT, Politics

NEW CALIFORNIA STATE LEGISLATOR DAVID CHIU COMES OUT, WANTS TO JOIN THE LEGISLATIVE LGBT CAUCUS

December 11, 2014 Pol Pinoy Leave a comment

Sacramento, California (The Adobo Chronicles) – Newly-sworn-in California Assemblyman David Chiu (D-San Francisco) just stepped out of the closet.

He wants to become a member of the California Legislative LGBT Caucus.

Formed in June 2002, the caucus’ role is to present a forum for the legislature to discuss issues that affect LGBT Californians and to further the goal of equality and justice for all. The formation of the caucus made California the first state in the nation to recognize an official caucus of openly-LGBT state legislators.

Caucus members include Assembly Speaker Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego), Senator Mark Leno (D-San Francisco/San Mateo), and Assemblymember Tom Ammiano (D-San Francisco) . It is currently chaired by Assemblymember Richard Gordon (D-Menlo Park).

The caucus recently welcomed it newest member, Assemblymember Evan Low (D-Campbell).

It remains unclear if the LGBT Caucus will revise its rules to allow membership for either a straight legislator, or a legislator who comes out at lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender AFTER being elected. Whichever is the case for Chiu.

The Adobo Chronicles is closely monitoring this developing story.

UPDATING: San Francisco Supervisor John Avalos commended Chiu for wanting to join the LGBT caucus. He said : “That’s awesome. Maybe he can join the African American, Women’s and Latino caucuses as well.” Maybe Chiu will.