Contempt for spending norms, with a side dish of vulgarity

The Manila Times 29 Aug Philippines

“LAPID,” as those with a little understanding of names know, is a common Israeli surname. It’s a Hebrew word that means “flame” or “illuminating the spirit.” In a strange, almost unfathomable way, that surname became common in Pampanga’s Guagua town, of all places. I said “of all places” because Guagua is a Chinese word, as well as the su

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