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EVENTS :     “Hello, Garci?” at Funnside

Last night was such a BLAST! I went to Funnside Entertainment Restaurant and Bar for the launching of Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism’s (PCIJ) 3^rd joke book entitled “Hello, Garci? Political Humor in the Cellphone Age”. I went with my UP blockmate Caloi who also works for a government agency. We arrived at the venue a bit too early and so we hanged out at a nearby Shakey’s Pizza. Past 6:30 in the evening, we decided to return to the site. The restaurant/bar was spacious and had a particular Halloween motif to it. The place was already teeming with people, mostly of which were journalists and media men. I spotted a few academicians, one of which was my former teacher and Caloi’s favorite – Professor Filomeno Sta. Ana, and a seasoned politician / stark oppositionist Representative Eta Rosales. Former Department of Social Welfare and Development Secretary and one of the famous persona of the infamous “Hyatt 10” defectors, Ms. Dinky Soliman, was also present.

Anyway, the main event started shortly after PCIJ Executive Director and Ramon Magsaysay Awardee, Ms. Sheila Coronel, delivered the opening statement. Prolific songwriter/singer/activist Mr. Gary Granada kicked off with his unique blend of cool tunes and subtle lyrics. The audience TOOK PLEASURE in his riveting songs and wanted to hear more from his humble talent. He continued to soothe our ears with his satire and everybody seemed to enjoy every minute with him onstage. After his memorable performance came the crowd favorite – comic chameleon and television host Mr. Jon Santos. As usual, he entered the stage masquerading as “Ms. Armida Siguon-Reyna Macarena” and everybody was already jovial at his mere presence. When he began his routine, everybody was just laughing frantically and even I had a hard time maintaining my composure because I simply could not resist the INDULGENCE! He was so darn good and simply hilarious. After that major laughtrip, I lined up to the buffet table and feasted at the nifty selection of finger foods. I bought myself a copy of the joke book and below is just a sampler of what’s inside:

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Question:      What is the difference of Malacañang and Chowking?              Answer:    Chowking has rice toppings while Malacañang has WIRE TAPPINGS!

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Worst Pinoy curses: May you have GMA’s HEIGHT, Ramos’s FIDELITY, Ping’s GENDER, Gringo’s LOYALTY, Mike’s HONESTY, Erap’s WISDOM and Cory’s DAUGHTER.

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Mike and Mikey are not “Sacrificial Lambs”. They’re “Sacrificial PIGS”.

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