In light of the presence of the Chinese in the West Philippine Sea, the “royal treatment” accorded President Duterte during his recent visit to China brings to mind Francisco Balagtas’ “Florante at Laura” that I learned in high school:
“Kung ang isalubong sa
iyong pagdating ay masayang mukha’t may pakitang giliw,
lalong pakaingata’t kaaway
na lihim siyang isaisip na
kakabakahin.”
JOE LEYNES, joleyns@yahoo.com
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