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Another Tradition Squashed

Philippines President Fidel Ramos has put a stop to the “kalabasa” award. The annual “prize” was given to the most inept government official. He wasn’t concerned about embarrassed public officials: rather, the squash is now an important export product, and he doesn’t want its reputation sullied. (Reuters) ...Calling someone a vegetable is too good for them? Now that’s an insult!


Publication Date: 25 August 1996

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