Oh, what a day to be a Filipino! Just when you thought national pride was all about adobo and Manny Pacquiao, along come some of our very own people, ready to roll out the red carpet for China in the latest West Philippine Sea saga. 🇨🇳🚩

Some of these people are justifying why it’s totally okay for the big bully to play in our backyard. And why not? Who needs sovereignty and territorial rights when you can have a masterclass in ‘How to be a Cheerleader to Your Bully 101’? 🎭📚

The logic is simple: Why stand up to a giant when you can just give away your lunch money and hope they’ll be your best friend? It’s the classic case of ‘if you can’t beat them, join them.’ 😂

Except, in this episode, instead of joining them, some Filipinos cheer them on as they build sandcastles on our beach! 🏖️🏰

So here’s to our Kababayans championing China’s cause – you might not have a chapter in our history books, but you’ll definitely make it to the footnotes of ‘How to Win Friends and Influence People (to Take Your Stuff).’ 📖👏