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THE EAR - The Freeman

November 4, 2023 | 12:00am

VALID QUESTION. After seeing that policemen confiscated lighters and matches upon entrance to a cemetery, a woman asked policemen how they were supposed to light their candles.

WOMAN: Unsaon namo pagdagkot sa among mga kandila, dong?

COP: Naa na may mga nagsiga nga kandila sa sulod, ma’am.

WOMAN: Unya gi-unsa man to nila pagdagkot?

COP: (silence)

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