Royal treatment

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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