International, Social Media

Fact-Checking Jay Sonza

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Broadcast journalist-turned-blogger Jay Sonza posted some “breaking news” on his social media account, claiming that U.S. Congress rejected US President Joe Biden’s request for war aid for Ukraine, Taiwan and the Philippines, while accurately reporting that the U.S. House of Representatives approved $14.5 billion in assistance to Israel

The problem with Sonza’s post is that Biden’s request of $105 billion in war aid, of which the $14 billion aid to Israel was part of, never included anything for the Philippines.

Furthermore, Congress has approved the Israel funding but has not (yet) rejected those for Ukraine, Taiwan, U.S. border security and other humanitarian aid.

Where did Sonza get his information?

Awards, Social Media

Rappler, SMNI News To Be Recognized For Their Brand Of Journalism!

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MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – Rappler, the renowned purveyor of biased news reporting, is set to receive a prestigious award for “Biased Journalism,” alongside SMNI, a network being recognized for “Ethical Journalism.” The irony of this situation is as rich as a double chocolate cake at a weight loss seminar.

Rappler, well-known for its unique approach of editorializing the news, recently published an article about the award with the headline “Red-tagger SMNI News To Get Award for ‘Ethical Journalism,'” showcasing their unparalleled talent for irony. It’s almost like a masterclass in self-awareness, though one can’t help but wonder if they truly grasp the concept.

The upcoming awards ceremony promises to be an unforgettable spectacle, with Rappler and SMNI sitting side by side, like two peas in a very peculiar pod. As the saying goes, “birds of the same feather flock together,” and in this case, it seems like the birds are wearing some seriously tinted glasses. We can only hope that this recognition serves as a wakeup call for both organizations to reevaluate their journalistic principles.

Beauty, Business, International

Beauty Pageants And Highest Bidders

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Ah, the age-old practice of selling votes in beauty pageants, where the criteria for beauty and talent are as concrete as a cloud on a windy day. It’s a dazzling spectacle of capitalism in action, where the highest bidder can transform an under-qualified candidate into a semi-finalist overnight. Who cares about poise, intelligence, or talent when you can just slap some cash on the table?

It’s a brilliant system, really. Why bother with tedious things like fairness and merit when you can simply auction your way to the top? The criteria established for beauty pageants? Mere decoration, my dear! After all, what’s the point of having standards when you can just buy your way around them? It’s a shining example of how the pursuit of superficial beauty can be reduced to a crass, cash-fueled competition.

So let’s not be surprised when the next beauty queen is chosen by the highest bidder rather than by her actual qualifications. After all, in the world of pageants, it’s not about the contestants; it’s about who’s willing to open their wallet the widest.

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