They say that handguns are sold over the counter in the United States. In the Philippines they’re sold under the table.
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Police authorities say there are about a million loose or unlicensed firearms in the country. They don’t say how to collect the guns.
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I heard a lady lawmaker say she’s drafting a bill that would penalize any husband who can’t give his wife “pleasurable sex.” This could be an addendum to the RH Bill. Hehe!
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A retired journalist I know is writing the biography of a celebrated Indonesian midget (unano). It promises to be an interesting short story.
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A primary schoolteacher asked me what she could do to reform her many “dirty mouthed” (her words) pupils. “Gagmay pa maayo nang mamalikas,” she said. I said in jest: “Try mouthwash.” She replied not in jest: “Safeguard?”
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Nonito Donaire is fast rising to become the toast of the boxing world. Pretty soon his boxing shorts will compete with Manny Pacquiao’s in the number of product ads patches.
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I saw boxing promoter Bob Arum grinning from ear to ear after Nonito Donaire demolished Jorge Arce in easy fashion. Another bankable fighter in his stable.
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A TV outfit not belonging to any of the giant networks in the country is pursuing a different kind of media service to the community. They call it “Tulong Muna Bago Balita.”
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Because news reporters often get to the scene of an accident while the victim is still fighting for survival, reporters can help give first aid to the victim if they know how.
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That’s why reporters of this said media outfit (UNTV television network) are trained not only to get the news but also how to extend paramedical assistance to any traffic victim (for example) needing immediate help. A commendable media service to the community, isn’t that?
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I received this phoned-in comment on the beautification of a part of Osmeña Blvd. by the Beautiful Cebu Movement: Congratulations to the BCM Foundation for the beautification of Osmeña Blvd. How about beautifying also the other parts of the city especially where the eyesores are.” The phone caller gave his name only as Dodong Evaristo.
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OVERHEARD. The passing of the RH Bill by the Senate and the House was the topic of discussion of two comadres. One of them said: “Tinuod ba na mare nga di na paggamiton nato ang atong bana?” The other comadre: “Paguardiyahan pa nila atong bana aron di maka-sex nato? Di na mahimo oy.” comadre I: “Kay gusto gyud diay siya mosiping ni compare.” They both laughed.