In my last column, I wrote about the role we all share in safeguarding our heritage.
I often lament the lack of importance that we Filipinos give to preserving our heritage. I would pass by decrepit century-old houses of remarkable architecture in different parts of the Philippines and feel sorry that they are slowly withering away. It is frustrating to see them fall into ruin and I had hoped the owners would restore them and take care of them.
For instance, the Teus Mansion, located along Gen. Solano Street, now houses the Presidential Museum, which showcases information about the former chief executives of the Philippines as well as memorabilia and other items belonging to and associated with them. The Laperal Mansion is equally rich in history, serving as the consulate of the United States in 1945, the office of the newly established Department of Foreign Affairs post Philippine independence in 1946, the office of the National Library in 1955 and the home of former presidents Corazon C. Aquino and Fidel V. Ramos during their respective tenures.
Not to be outdone are the staterooms. Two multi-purpose halls were named after and inspired by president Emilio Aguinaldo and president Jose P. Laurel; while three others have been named after figures who played pivotal roles in our history: Ferdinand Magellan, who led the first expedition to the Philippines; General Douglas MacArthur, who played a significant role in liberating the Philippines during World War II, and our very own national hero, Jose P.
In strongest words ever yet, our Department of Foreign Affairs officially demanded from the People’s Republic of China to get out of our maritime territories around the West Philippine Sea .
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