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“Can’t feel below 6”

(The Freeman) - February 11, 2019 - 12:00am

“BURNED” AFTER QUAKE. This conversation was overheard between two friends after an earthquake rocked different parts of the Philippines a few days ago.

Friend 1: “Naglinog diay? Wa ko ka-feel, kinahanglan man gud intensity 6 og pataas before ko maka-feel.”

“Friend 2: “Hilom diha oy, manhid lang g’yud ka.”

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