Fear the “unseen”

THE EAR - The Freeman

September 4, 2022 | 12:00am

GARLIC IS A WEAPON. The EAR overheard this brief but amusing exchange between two friends about the current shortages in the Philippines.

FRIEND 1: Ang nag-una’g shortage ang asukar, unya ang asin, karon ang ahos nasad?

FRIEND 2: Di man sad na kaayo importante ang ahos.

FRIEND 1: Pangontra diay sa aswang, pre?

FRIEND 2: Amaw man ka oy...

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