China and the erosion of our national patrimony

A CRITIC once accosted me and accused me of being pro-America, of being a United States lackey working to subvert China’s national interests. He was actually mistaken. I am neither pro-US nor anti-China, only a firm advocate of protecting and preserving our “national patrimony.” National patrimony refers to natural resources, territories, cultural heritage, and other assets that belong to the Filipino people for their benefit and that of future generations. It includes the land we till, the forests and hills that protect us from heavy rains, and waters and rivers that provide us with fish and other marine resources. It…