MANDALUYONG, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Mandaluyong Bureau) – Year after year, surveys have shown that Rappler, the online news source owned by Nobel Laureate and convicted criminal Maria Ressa, is among the least — if not the least — trusted news brands-in the Philippines.
But that hasn’t stopped Rappler from reinventing itself in order to remain competitive in the news business.
Yesterday, Ressa announced that Rappler is changing its name and logo to maRites to reflect its shift from accurate news to gossip and speculation.
For starters, Rappler posted a story graphic claiming that there is a rift between Bongbong and Imee Marcos. The “story” coincided with the 37th anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution.
Was Rappler speculating on sibling rivalry or a mere difference in political opinion?
MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – Don’t judge a book by its cover, but you can judge a movie by its title.
Now it can be told that Vince Tañada’s new film, ‘Ako Si Ninoy’ is a biopic flop. But the controversial director is not conceding like his idol Leni Robredo.
The film has quickly changed promotional strategy with a title change. It is now “Ayoko Si Ninoy” (I don ‘t like Ninoy).
Tañada is hoping that this new strategy could at least fool moviegoers into watching the film and hopefully significantly improve its dismal showing (or is it no shows) in remaining theaters nationwide!
MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – Year after year, attendance at the commemoration of the 1986 EDSA People Power Revolution has been dwindling, more so this year with another Marcos seated in Malacañang.
Reacting to the dismal show of force at EDSA today, the 37th anniversary of the ousting of President Ferdinand E. Marcos, top-notcher Senator Robin Padilla filed a bill to scrap the EDSA Revolution commemorations altogether.
“It’s a waste of time, resources, of media coverage and social media commentary,” Padilla said.
Well, 37 years is a long time. EDSA 1986 has had its time. Enough!
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