X marks the spot in funny signs

N.B. – This was published in Asian Correspondent (July 21, 9:55 p.m.) where I write a column (Philippine Fantasy). What’s the effect of dropping a character to emphasize the X’s? Not bad, right? The desired effect is there as the public is obviously made aware of the intentional misspelling. But... 

Source:  Rising Sun

Foots Spa and other funny signs in Manila, La Union, Albay and Tagaytay

N.B. – This was published in Asian Correspondent (June 2, 8:00 a.m.) where I write a column (Philippine Fantasy). That Manila is the Philippines’ seat of political power and home to various English tutorial centers is already globally known. That’s why it has a reputation to protect... 

Source:  Rising Sun

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