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THE EAR - The Freeman

January 20, 2020 | 12:00am

THANK GOODNESS! A spectator at the grandstand yesterday groaned when the top city officials appeared on stage to give the opening address.

“Ayaw g’yud na pasulti-a si (name of official withheld) kay di g’yud ta maghuman ani,” he was heard saying.

Thankfully, only the mayor gave the opening address.

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