WASHINGTON, D.C. (The Adobo Chronicles) - U.S. President Barack Obama is just one of the many dignitaries confirmed to attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit to be held this month in Manila, Philippines. Recent developments at Manila's Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) have sent chills to the international community and has prompted the U.S. State…
ROCK HILL, South Carolina ( The Adobo Chronicles ) - While the Republicans are working hard to exclude the liberal media from the GOP presidential debates, the Democrats have decided to be more inclusive -- by including the candidates' spouses. The next debate -- technically being called a 'forum' -- will be held Friday, November 6 at…
MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles) - Supermarkets and retailers in the Philippines are reporting a severe shortage of plastic wrap as a result of recent reports that incoming and outgoing airline passengers at Manila's Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) are being held and charged for alleged bullets found in their luggage. Known as laglag bala (bullet drop) or tanim…
ST. LOUIS, Missouri (The Adobo Chronicles) - The next time your mom or grandma says to you, "Eat your vegetables," she will no longer be referring to broccoli, carrots, zucchini, tomatoes or asparagus. Today, the Botanical Society of America (BSA) formally ended the decades-long debate among bonanists, nutritionists and culinary experts about whether some plant produce…
WASHINGTON, D.C. (The Adobo Chronicles) The Republican National Committee (RNC) has pulled out of a planned Feb. 26 debate hosted by NBC News after widespread criticism of this week's CNBC debate from both the party and campaigns. In a stunning announcement made today, RNC chairman Reince Priebus said that the February 26 debate will be moved instead to the Disney…
WASHINGTON, D.C. (The Adobo Chronicles ) - Following Wednesday's poorly-managed GOP presidential debate hosted by CNBC, Republican presidential candidate, now frontrunner, Ben Carson, demanded that the Republican National Committee (RNC) change the entire debate format starting with the November 10 debate in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Carson told RNC that unless all his demands are met, he will…
DENVER, Colorado (The Adobo Chronicles) - The Republican National Committee (RNC), disappointed by last night's conduct of the GOP presidential debate on CNBC, announced that it has decided on a major change in the next televised debate. Reince Priebus, chair of the RNC, slammed CNBC immediately after the GOP debate hosted by the network ended Wednesday night. Priebus…
WASHINGTON, D.C. (The Adobo Chronicles) - In anticipation of Paul Ryan's formal election as the new Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives tomorrow, his Chief of Staff, Dave Hoppe, released the Congressman's official photograph that will be hung in his office on Capitol Hill. "It is an accurate representation of what the congressman faces as he assumes…
MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles) - The bitter political rivalry between the Marcoses and the Aquinos abruptly came to an end today, when Philippine President Noynoy Aquino granted absolute pardon to the late Ferdinand E. Marcos and his family, including Imelda Romualdez Marcos and their children, Senator Bongbong Marcos, Governor Imee Marcos and Irene Marcos. All…
SAN FRANCISCO, California (The Adobo Chronicles) - Yesterday's announcement by the World Health Organization (WHO) that bacon and processed meats cause cancer will go down in history as the bleakest day in the culinary world. Reactions to the news ranged from disbelief to anger to frustration -- pretty much like the reactions we see in people…
HONOLULU, Hawaii (The Adobo Chronicles) - First, it was the Filipino longganisa and tocino makers that were up in arms against the World Health Organization (WHO) for releasing a study that concludes processed meat causes cancer. Now, all of Hawaii is protesting against the international organization for one reason: SPAM musubi. SPAM, of course, is the canned processed…
MIAMI, Florida (The Adobo Chronicles) - Realizing his poll numbers are not getting any better, Republican presidential candidate Jeb Bush is now endorsing frontrunner Donald Trump to be the GOP nominee for president in the 2016 elections. In a statement issued today, the younger brother of George W. Bush urged voters to go ahead and vote…
WASHINGTON, D.C. (The Adobo Chronicles) - In an exclusive video interview with The Adobo Chronicles, former Secretary of State and Democratic candidate for president Hillary Clinton finally broke her silence regarding leading GOP presidential candidates Donald Trump and Ben Carson. Clinton was asked what she thought so far about her potential rivals in the 2016 general elctions,…
WASHINGTON, D.C. (The Adobo Chronicles) - Imagine breakfast without bacon. Now you don't have to. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has banned the production and sale of cured bacon in the country because of its link to cancer. Bacon is either cured or uncured while all bacon is soaked in brine to give it…
WASHINGTON, D.C. (The Adobo Chronicles) - All day, Republican lawmakers asked Hillary Clinton all sorts of questions regarding Benghazi. It happened on Capitol Hill during a special congressional committee hearing. But no question could have been more significant and relevant than that asked by Congresswoman Martha Roby (R, Alabama). Roby asked Clinton if she was at…
WASHINGTON, D.C. (The Adobo Chronicles) - "I don't consider Republicans enemies; they're friends." With these words, Vice President Joe Biden announced that he has decided not to seek the Democratic nomination for president. At the same time he formally endorsed Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump. "The other team is not the enemy," he said Tuesday…
SAN FRANCISCO, California (The Adobo Chronicles) - Yelp Inc. has filed a $10 million dollar lawsuit against the creators of South Park, seeking damages caused by the latest episode of the popular television show which lampooned the customer review and local business rating website. In response, Matt Stone and Trey Parker, creators of the animated series,…
WASHINGTON, D.C. (The Adobo Chronicles) - Donald Trump's domination as the frontrunner in the race for the Republican nomination for president has finally come to an end. Latest national polls show Ben Carson and Carly Fiorina tied at 23% each to claim the top spot in the Republican field of presidential candidates. Trump has slid to…
SAN FRANCISCO, California (The Adobo Chronicles) - We're living in the world of the Millennial generation where economic necessity begets a culture of sharing. Homeowners share their spare rooms through Airbnb and private car owners share a ride through Uber and Lyft with those who are challenged by mobility -- all for a fee, of course.…
SAN ANTONIO, Texas (The Adobo Chronicles) - Democratic presidential contender Hillary Clinton said she would seriously consider making Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julian Castro her running mate if she wins her party’s nomination. Clinton and the other Democrats in the November 2016 race for the White House have pushed hard for support among Hispanics, a…