Leni Robredo Proposes Foam Balls For Lato-Lato

July 20, 2023 Pol Pinoy Leave a comment

MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – Just hours after being called out for a video clip showing her playing with lato-lato, ex-Vice President Leni Robredo apologized and proposed a new design for the popular toy.

Also known as ‘clackers,’ the toy is made of two plastic spheres suspended on a single string which makes a loud clacking sound when swung up and down.

Philippine authorities have warned against the dangers of lato-lato, including injury to inexperienced players. Some are calling for a total ban because of the annoying noise the toys produce. Already, a Barangay in Old Balara in Quezon City has issued an ordinance banning the sale and use of the lato.

Robredo is proposing to lato manufacturers to use foam balls instead. This will not only prevent injury but also eliminate unnerving noise the toy produces.

Literature, National News

‘Ibong Adarna’ Spotted In Mount Apo An Impostor!

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DAVAO CITY, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – ‘Ibong adarna’ was spotted in the tropical forest of the Philippines’ highest mountain Mount Apo, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in Davao region said on Friday, July 14.

Ibong Adarna also known as The Adarna Bird, is a 16th-century Filipino epic poem that centers around a magical bird of the same name. The narrative focuses on the lives of King Fernando, Queen Valeriana, and their three sons: Don Pedro, Diego, and Juan. Upon learning of their father’s incurable illness, the three princes embark on a quest to find the legendary Adarna bird, whose healing powers can save their father.

But when DENR released snap shots, many noticed that the bird spotted in Mount Apo was a far cry from the legendary Ibong Adarna.

Did DENR make much ado about nothing, or was the bird potted in Mount Apo an impostor?

National News, Politics

Leni Robredo To Deliver Her Own SONA On July 24

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MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) -While Philippine President Bongbong Marcos delivers his second State of the Nation Address (SONA) on July 24, ex-Vice President Leni Robredo will simultaneously talk to the Filipino people about her accomplishments as a private citizen since she lost big in the 2022 elections.

Robredo’s talk will be held at the Mall of Asia Arena before an expected crowd of 5,999, mostly volunteers and beneficiaries of her Angat Buhay Foundation.

The special event will be directed by Atty. Vic Tañada

A crew from the defunct ABS-CBN, reporters from the Inquirer and interns from Rappler will provide live coverage of the event which Robredo is calling “State of the Nanay Address.” (Robredo has been portrayed during the 2022 presidential campaign as the country’s mother (nanay).

Earlier, Robredo declined the invitation to attend Marcos’ SONA.