Baguio brooms for the Customs

Baguio broom makers are pushing for more sales. No, their move has nothing to do with the massive cleansing of the Bureau of Customs.

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A rich man from Negros is so impressed by the colorful Baguio brooms, he intends to buy plenty and distribute them to government agencies with high corruption rating as per SWS and Pulse Asia surveys.

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Here they go again! Two Pinays, believed to be sisters, were arrested in Hong Kong (China) airport carrying illegal drugs. They never learn, do they?

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A man whose means of livelihood is making money and selling them has been arrested. One news reporter who saw this money manufacturer in his detention cell said this guy manufactures millions of dollars but can't afford to buy a pair of shoes.

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Italian Immigration Minister Cecile Kyenge, the first black minister in the ministry, was attacked with bananas by a racist attacker while delivering a speech. She knew the attack was due to her being black but she politely called it a “waste of food.”

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She was the same Minister Kyenge who was likened to an orangutan by an Italian official after her appointment as government minister. Racism is getting worse in Rome. Pope Francis should thank the Lord he is white, not black.

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I just learned that my friend Manny Iway, who used to be an LTO chief here, is now a congressman in Negros Oriental. Congratulations, Manny, and good luck!

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“What's wrong with Manny Pacquiao saying he's running for president in 2016?” Asked Romy Que, a restaurant co-owner. He said Manny should not be laughed at for saying that. “At least, he's got the guts to divulge what's in his mind,” Mr. Que said. “There are many out there who want to run for president but don't have the guts to say so.”

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OVERHEARD. A southbound woman bus passenger asked a companion what she must do if she wanted to answer the call of nature. The companion said: “Request the bus conductor to tell the driver to stop.” The woman said: “Mauwaw ko oy.” The companion said: “Ayaw kauwaw mohunong man na sila.” Reply: “Mao ba? Human na noon ko ihi sa panty ko.”