Philippine Daily Inquirer

Light bulbs and politics

- MARCELO LANDICHO ———— Marcelo Landicho is more popularly known online as the award-winning blogger and political satirist The Profession­al Heckler. NewTwitter account: @HecklerFor­ever8

Q: How many Rodrigo Dutertes does it take to change a light bulb? A: Two. One to change it, and one to curse the darkness. Q: How many Rodrigo Dutertes does it take to change a light bulb?

A: None. The report about the burntout bulb is “pure speculatio­n.”

Q: How many members of the Duterte administra­tion does it take to change a light bulb? A: Five: 1. One to announce that the light bulb needs to be changed;

2. One to create a controvers­ial viral dance video about it;

3. One to blame ‘dilawans” for the old bulb burning out; 4. One to buy a new bulb from China; and 5. One to publish a fake news article titled, “Duterte voted best electricia­n in the solar system”

Q: How many Antonio Trillanese­s does it take to change a light bulb?

A: Two. One to change it, and one to initiate a probe into the possible involvemen­t of President Duterte in the old light bulb’s “death.”

Q: How many Ben Tulfos does it take to screw in a light bulb?

A: One. But he’ll demand P60 million for doing the task.

Q: How many Wanda Teo-Tulfos does it take to change a light bulb?

A: Two. One to go shopping for a new bulb, and one to change it.

Q: How many Richard Gordons does it take to change light bulb?

A: Only one. He holds the bulb in place and enjoys the moment as the world revolves around him.

Q: How many Alan Peter Cayetanos does it take to change a light bulb?

A: Just one, but he follows the step-bystep instructio­ns of the Chinese.

Q: How many big-time drug lords does it take to change a light bulb?

A: Two. One to smuggle the new light bulb, and one to meet with the President to deny he was the supplier of the burnt-out bulb.

Q: How many Gloria Macapagal-Arroyos does it take to change a light bulb? A: At least three. The ceiling is too high. Q: Howmany Sara Dutertes does it take to change a light bulb?

A: None. But she’ll make some calls to make sure the old bulb is replaced.

Q: How many minority bloc members in the Lower House does it take to change a light bulb? A: Which minority bloc? Q: Howmany economic managers does it take to change a light bulb?

A: Just one, but he’ll insist on raising taxes to collect funds to buy a new bulb.

Q: Howmany “dilawans” does it take to change a light bulb?

A: Thousands to chant, “Tama na! Sira na! Palitan na!”, and one to replace it.

Q: How many Bongbong Marcos media influencer­s does it take to change a light bulb? A: Howmany can you afford? Q: How many Persida Acostas does it take to change a light bulb?

A: Two. One to change it, and one to call a press conference to present the burntout bulb.

Q: How many Manny Pacquiaos does it take to change a light bulb?

A: None. Light bulbs are not mentioned in the Bible.

Q: How many mill en ni a ls does it take to change a light bulb?

A: Two. One to change it, and one to record it live on Instagram.

Q: How many Mocha Usons does it take to change a light bulb?

A: Are you sure you want her to do the job?

Q: How many Kris Aquinos does it take to change a light bulb?

A: Two. One to change it and one to record the moment for the whole world to see.

Q: How many Presidenti­al Communicat­ions Operations Office copywriter­s does it take to screw in a light bulb?

A: Tree.

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