Did Ex-Comelec Chair Andy Bautista Sneak Back Into The Country?

MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – Social media is abuzz about an American C130 plane that landed recently at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA). Many wondered if the plane carried Afghan refugees whom the U.S. wanted the Philippines to host temporarily.

Now it can be told.

No Afghan refugees. Just ex-Comelec Chair Andy Bautista!

Bautista has a pending warrant of arrest issued against him in connection with a Senate investigation on his alleged unexplained wealth. He sneaked out of the country and was reportedly in hiding in San Francisco or some other place in the U.S.

But Bautista misses the Philippines, and to return legally would pose challenges in terms of his travel documentation and possible arrest upon arrival in the country.

So the next best thing is to sneak back into the country with the help of the U.S., through a C130 plane.

We wonder if FilAm millionaire and Leni Robredo supporter Loida Nicolas helped facilitate the transport of Bautista.

This is a developing story.

Philippines’ Department of Tourism Reconsiders, Unveils New Branding!

MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – After receiving a lot of flak for its re-branded tourism slogan (‘Love the Philippines’) , the Department of Tourism withdrew the new design and replaced it with a more appropriate messaging.

The re-issued slogan takes its cue from the popular noon-time TV show, ‘EAT BULAGA,’ and highlights both the country’s exquisite cuisine and the amazing beauty of its natural sites and resources.

Be fed! Be surprised! EAT BULAGA!

New PH Tourism Branding More Aimed At Haters Among Pinoys

MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – From “It’s More Fun in the Philippines” to “Love the Philippines.” The new tourism branding was recently unveiled aimed at luring foreigners to visit the country.

But the new slogan tries to hit two birds with one stone, according to Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco.

“It’s a message to foreigners as it is to Pinoys who spew hate for the country, its government and people,” Garcia-Frasco said.

The Tourism Secretary pointed out that Pinoys — especially government critics and naysayers — often say that it’s so hard to love the Philippines, a message repeated over and over by the likes of Leni Robredo and Maria Ressa.

DOT hopes that the new slogan will inspire them to love their own country, regardless of which side of the political spectrum they identify under.

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