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Media, Politics

Philippine Presidential Survey Rigged?

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CaptureMANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles®) – As the 2016 Philippine presidential elections draw near, concerned citizens and watchdog organizations are focusing attention on election procedures which historically, have been marred by anomalies ranging from voter fraud to ballot-rigging.

Too many Filipino candidates for political office have been cheated out of the elections by systemic miscounts of votes in past elections.

But the numbers game is evident not only in the election process but even in polls and surveys, as shown in the latest national presidential survey conducted by pollster Social Weather Stations (SWA).

In the latest poll involving the three declared candidates for president, Senator Grace Poe continues to be the front runner with 47% of respondents favoring her, followed by the Aquino Administration’s bet Mar Roxas at 39%.  Vice President Jejomar Binay who, prior to the candidacy announcements by Roxas and Poe, had been the top favorite in the polls, now comes in third at 35%.

But it looks like even the poll numbers have been rigged to benefit one or all candidates:  the total of the three percentages amounts to 121%.

Where did the extra 21% come from?

It’s more fun in the Philippines.

 

Politics

DNA RESULTS ARE IN: PHILIPPINE PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE GRACE POE IS MARTIAN!

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Poe, left, and Damon in "The Martian"
Poe, left, and Damon in “The Martian”

MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles®) – Like the stale accusation from Donald Trump and others that U.S. President Barack Obama is not a natural-born citizen despite evidence to the contrary, questions continue to persist aimed at the disqualification of Senator Grace Poe from becoming president of the Philippines.

Poe, who continues to top the polls ahead of her two declared rivals — Vice President Jejomar Binay and Aquino administration bet Mar Roxas — is an adopted daughter of the late actor and presidential candidate Fernando Poe, Jr. and actress Susan Roces.  She was found abandoned in a church in Central Philippines.

Many have questioned whether the popular senator is a natural-born Filipino, which is a requirement to run for president.

To put all speculation to rest, Poe had agreed to undergo DNA testing, along with relatives thought to be her biological parents.

Today, the DNA tests came back.  They were negative. There was no match.

Further testing uncovered the ultimate truth:  Poe is from Mars.

Perhaps her biological father is Matt Damon, currently starring in a new Hollywood movie, “The Martian?”

Film and TV, Politics

CONTROVERSIAL TV HOST WILLIE REVILLAME FILES CANDIDACY FOR PHILIPPINE PRESIDENT

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Revillame
Revillame

MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles®) –  In May of 2016, Filipinos will go to the polls to elect a new president who will succeed NoyNoy Aquino whose six-year-term will be ending.

So far, candidate choices are being described as ranging from corrupt to clueless to inexperienced, and voters are hoping someone else would step up to declare his or her candidacy before next month’s filing deadline.

Well, the Filipinos may be getting  their wish.

Television host, actor, comedian and recording artist Willie Revillame has announced that he will be filing his candidacy next week  to run as an independent candidate for president.

Revillame, who has served as host of several noontime variety television programs on ABS-CBN and GMA Networks, has been the subject of controversy in recent years, including having an unhappy 6-year-old boy perform a “macho dance” on his show.  He was also hosting  another TV show at the PhilSports Arena which ended in a stampede, killing 73 people and injuring about 400.

In deciding to run for president, Revillame told The Adobo Chronicles® that he wanted to offer himself as an alternative to the Filipino voters, considering that “none of the declared presidential candidates have the right experience, motivation and passion” to lead the country to become “great again.”

Asked about his chances of winning, Revillame simply answered: “Hey, if Americans consider Donald Trump as a serious candidate for president, why can’t the Filipinos do the same for me?”

It’s a valid point that speaks volumes about candidate qualifications. Or voter stupidity.

Revillame has chosen a campaign theme of “Masayang Daan” (Happy Trails), a take-off from President Aquino and his anointed candidate Mar Roxas’ “Matuwid na Daan” (Straight Path).