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A STAR-STUDDED WEDDING FOR PHILIPPINE PRESIDENT AQUINO

December 30, 2014 Pol Pinoy Leave a comment

President Aquino and bride Marian Rivera

Quezon City, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles) – Philippine President NoyNoy Aquino, considered the most high-ranking eligible bachelor in his country, looked dashing in a black tuxedo at his wedding at the Immaculate Concepcion Cathedral in Quezon City on Tuesday.

It was not only a star-studded wedding but also a pompous ceremony officiated by eight bishops and seven priests.

The bride, actress Marian Rivera, was all smiles as she marched towards Aquino who was patiently waiting at the altar. Rivera wore an elaborate designer wedding gown and tiara reminiscent of many royal weddings. The Michael Cinco dress cost Two Million Pesos.

Of course, presidential sister Kris Aquino was in the house, wearing a bright yellow strapless gown. She was seated in the front pew, along with son Bimby, a famous child actor.

Even members of the presidential security detail all looked handsome in their barong tagalog, the traditional formal wear for Filipino men.

The groom couldn’t be more happy that the president stood as best man. The groom, Dingdong Dantes, also an actor, is a very good friend of Aquino.

Politics, The Media

MAR ROXAS: THE ADOBO CHRONICLES’ PERSON OF THE YEAR

December 28, 2014 Pol Pinoy Leave a comment

Silicon Valley, California (The Adobo Chronicles) – It’s that time of year when The Adobo Chronicles names its “Person of the Year.” Last year, we named actor Jackie Chan our person of the year for having survived persistent news that he had passed away. Talk about nine lives.

This year, the publisher and editors of The Adobo Chronicles had a fairly easy job of choosing the winner: Philippine Interior and Local Government Secretary Mar Roxas.

The “Person of the Year” is awarded to the individual or group that has made the most impact on national and international news. We couldn’t have chosen any other person who has been in the news as much as Roxas has.

During the aftermath of the worst typhoon to hit the Philippines, Roxas was seen in ground zero overseeing relief operations and giving aid to residents except those who were loyal to his and President Aquino’s political nemesis, the Romualdezes. When there was a shortage of garlic in the Philippines, he was seen carrying a sack of garlic on his shoulder. When there was rumor about a rice shortage, he was seen carrying a sack of goverment rice on his shoulder. When Metro Manila experienced the worst traffic nightmare ever, he was seen directing traffic in one of Manila’s most congested street intersections. When Metro Manila’s light railway system (MRT) was the subject of intense criticism for its overcrowding, inefficiency and mismagement, Roxas was seen riding the train on non-commute hours.

We couldn’t think of a better person deserving of the Person of the Year title. It was a great 2014 for Mar Roxas and the Philippines.

And Roxas could just well be the next president of the Philippines! It comes with a bonus: controversial television news anchor Korina Sanchez will be First Lady.

Food

OBAMA DUMPS HAWAIIAN SHAVE ICE IN FAVOR OF FILIPINO HALO HALO

December 21, 2014 Pol Pinoy Leave a comment

Obama with his Hawaiian shave ice. Inset: Filipino halo halo

Honolulu, Hawaii (Exclusive to The Adobo Chronicles) – Most people know that Hawaiian shave ice is one of President Barack Obama’s favorite snacks. Without fail, he would have a cup of shave ice every time he’s out and about while vacationing in Hawaii.

Today was no exception. Obama and daughters Sasha and Malia were out driving in Kalihi and they stopped by Shimazu Store which sells Hawaiian shave ice. As usual the president ordered his favorite snack while daughter Sasha ordered something else on the menu: Filipino halo halo.

Halo halo is like the Hawaiian shave ice but is more elaborate with additional ingredients that include sweet beans, coconut, jackfruit, purple yam, rice krispies and is usually topped with ice cream.

Sasha had her dad taste a spoonful of her halo halo and the president absolutely loved it. He then dumped the Hawaiian shave ice and ordered his own halo halo.

It looks like Obama will be asking White House Executive Chef Cristeta Comerford to switch the official dessert to halo halo from now on. Comerford is Filipino American.

Michelle Obama, who has consistenly advocated for exercise and healthy eating, was not happy. A small bowl of halo halo has about 153 calories (and that’s without the ice cream) and contains 3.9 grams of saturated fat.