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International, Music, Social Media, Sports

MILLIONS OF FILIPINO PACQUIAO FANS UNFOLLOW JUSTIN BIEBER FOR SUPPORTING MAYWEATHER

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MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles) – As far as Filipinos are concerned, blood is thicker than water. Between Manny Pacquiao and Justin Bieber, they’d choose Pacquiao.

The 21-year-old teenage idol is undoubtedly one of the most followed celebrities on social media. As of latest count, Bieber has over 77 Million Facebook fans, more than 61 Million and close to 24 Million Twitter and Instagram followers, respectively.

But all that is changing. The numbers are rapidly going down, thanks to Filipino fans who are unfollowing Bieber by the millions. (The Philippines has a population of 100 Million.)

Since the announcement early this year that Pacquiao will face American Floyd Mayweather in what is being billed ‘The Fight of the Century’ at MGM Grand Las Vegas on May 2, Filipino Bieber fans have, in no uncertain terms, made known their support for their countryman while angrily criticizing Bieber for openly rooting for Mayweather.

Bieber has always been a Mayweather fan, standing beside the undefeated champion during his boxing matches and even hanging out with the boxer off the ring. Bieber is also reportedly singing Mayweather’s entrance music live during the May 2nd bout.

Well, the Filipinos aren’t happy and are bidding The Bieb ‘buh-bye!’

International, Music

BREAKING NEWS: FILIPINOS WANT A REFUND OF ONE DIRECTION CONCERT TICKETS

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imageMANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles) – The 5-member English band One Direction is now a quartet, after one of its members, Zayn Malik quit the group just as it was scheduled to stage a concert in Manila.

No reason was given for Malik’s sudden resignation, but many are speculating that it was because of the Philippines’ Bureau of Immigration’s decision to impose a marijuana bond on Malik and one other band member to ensure that the duo will not smoke or promote the smoking of weed during their Philippine concert tour.  The Philippines had earlier imposed the payment of a bond in the amount of two hundred pesos each for the duo which would be forefeited if they are caught smoking or promoting MJ during their Philippines visit.

Upon learning of the news, thousands of Filipino music fans stormed the concert venue at the Mall of Asia demanding a refund of their concert  tickets, saying that they paid for five band members, not four.

As of press time, it wasn’t clear whether or not the concert will even be held as scheduled.

It is a a clear sign that no foreign group can mess with Filipinos.

Economy, The Media

THE ECONOMIST MAGAZINE COVER OFFENDS LATINOS BUT NOT FILIPINOS

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imageDALY CITY, California (The Adobo Chronicles) – The Economist came under intense fire from Latino groups all over the country for the cover of its latest magazine issue which featured an indepth article on the status of Latinos in America.

Many labeled the cover as racist, insensitive and stereotypical. Latinos and non Latinos alike posted on social media : “What were they thinking?”

The cover’s graphic had the American flag with the red stripes represented by red peppers.

The Filipino edition of the magazine didn’t quite elicit the same kind of reaction among Filipino Americans. Instead of red peppers, the Filipino version had lumpia (Filipino eggroll) replacing the red stripes.

” We are very honored to be featured in a well-respected magazine for all our contributions to the U.S. economy” said Juan de la Cruz, a long-time resident of Daly City, known as the “Little Manila” of California. “Lumpia represents one of the many contributions of Filipinos not only to American cuisine but to the great diversity and melting pot economy of the U.S,” de la Cruz added.