MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – She’s played the role of Imelda Marcos before, albeit in a satirical and critical setting, at rallies organized by the political opposition. And she has caught the attention of film director Darryl Yap.
Today, Yap revealed in a hastily-called press conference that he has chosen Mae Panel (a.k.a. Juana change) to play the role of the modern Imelda in the upcoming film “Mabuhay Aloha Mabuhay” (MaM) to be released in the fall.
“She’s a good actress,” Yap told The Adobo Chronicles, and she can definitely do justice to this challenging role. “Don’t worry about her looks, make-up can do wonders,” Yap added.
The controversial director also said that hiring Paner is like extending an olive branch to the Dilawan and Kakampinks, adding that they sure will appreciate watching one of their very own in a Marcos flick.
ABS-CBN headquarters in Quezon City on February 14, 2020. Photo by Jire Carreon/Rappler
QUEZON CITY, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Quezon City Bureau) – In his sixth and final State of the Nation Address (SONA), then President Rordrigo Duterte vented frustrations over ABS-CBN’s supposed dishonesty by importing its equipment “tax-free” and declaring only four hectares of property when it actually has 40 hectares.
Now, the owners of the ABS-CBN Broadcast Center have said they are ready to demolish their iconic building.
But questions arise as to whether or not the government should confiscate the building as payment for the disenfranchised network’s owed taxes.
Netizens argue the building could then be sold to the leading legitimate television network, GMA 7.
MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – Whenever there is an election for a new Pope, the sign that a Pontiff has been chosen is the white smoke (as opposed to black) that comes out of the roof of the Sistine Chapel in The Vatican.
This age-old Roman Catholic tradition is being adopted by the Land Transportation Franchise and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) in the Philippines through new implementing rules of the government’s Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program.
Not all old jeepneys will be phased out — only those that emit black smoke from their vehicles. White smoke belchers will be just fine.
No reaction yet from PISTON and other striking transport groups.
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