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ANOTHER GUINNESS WORLD RECORD FOR THE PHILIPPINES

November 9, 2015 Pol Pinoy Leave a comment

MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles) – The Philippines has just earned another Guinness World Record for the largest serving of roast pork (lechon). The previous record was held by Mexico.

Some 4,045 kilos of roast pork was unloaded on Sunday at the Quezon City Memorial Circle, breaking the previous record set by Mexico in 2010 (3,094.2 kilos).

The event was sponsored by Calata Corporation, the country’s largest retailer and distributor of top agrochemical brands, feeds and fertilizers, which slaughtered 330 pigs.

The lechon was served to the public free of charge.

Guinness officials are still verifying if this Philippine record also qualifies as the largest serving of cholesterol.

This is the second pork-related Guinness World Record achieved by the Philippines.

The first was the distinction of having the largest pork barrel scam in the world. The scam, which involved elected and appointed government officials as well as private business persons, cost taxpayers a whopping Ten Billion pesos.

International, Race Relations

DONALD TRUMP DONATES $1BILLION FOR MEXICO HURRICANE PATRICIA RELIEF

October 24, 2015 Pol Pinoy 1 Comment

LAS VEGAS, Nevada (The Adobo Chronicles) – In an effort to demonstrate his humanitarian side, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has announced that he is donating $1 Billion of his own money to help with relief operations following the expected devastation on Mexico resulting from hurricane Patricia.

Patricia is now being considered as the strongest hurricane ever in history to hit the American continent.

“I know I have been mean to Mexicans throughout the course of my presidential campaign, but I do have a soft spot for the country south of the U.S. border,” Trump said. “If it weren’t for Mexicans, my hotels, casinos and golf courses wouldn’t have been as successful. I love my Mexican employees and they love me,” he added.

Following Trump’s announcement, the government of Mexican President Peña Nieto asked the real estate mogul to immediately issue a cashier’s check so that relief and rehabilitation efforts can begin immediately.

International, Law Enforcement, Travel

WHY POPE FRANCIS CHANGED PLAN TO ENTER THE U.S. VIA MEXICO

September 29, 2015 Pol Pinoy Leave a comment

article-2561514-1B94DF3500000578-424_634x472 THE VATICAN, Italy (The Adobo Chronicles®) – Pope Francis is back in The Vatican after his successful visit to Cuba and the United States.

Unknown to many, the Pontiff had originally wanted to enter the United States from Mexico, crossing the U.S. Border between Tijuana and San Diego via a rented Fiat. It was a gesture that Francis wanted to undertake as a way of shining the spotlight on the issue of immigration.

Unfortunately, the plan did not materialize because of some passport and visa problems.

The pope has a Vatican passport which allows him to travel anywhere in the world as a head of state. But he also recently renewed his Argentine passport and national identity card.

Because entering the U.S. via Mexico was not part of his official itinerary, the Pope could not use his Vatican passport. He had to use his Argentine passport and needed an entry visa for the U.S.

Argentina is not among the countries participating in the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) of the United States. The VWP exempts citizens and passport holders of the participating countries from visitor visa requirements.

Because the Pope’s decision to enter the U.S. through Mexico was last-minute, he didn’t have enough time to apply and secure a U.S. visa using his Argentine passport.

The immigration system of the United States is so broken that even the Holy Father is not immune from the strict and sometimes ridiculous visa requirements to visit the land of opportunity.