Philippine Independence Day: Why this Google homepage Art matters

What does this have to do with Independence Day? Yes, it’s a beautiful reef, and the Philippines is proud of its reefs, but why this of all designs? 

It’s amazing, really, how absolutely thoughtful and rebellious this piece of art is. 

I have not exaggerated when I say that China is DESTROYING THE PHILIPPINES in terms of our marine natural resources. 

They have been building artificial islands, thereby destroying miles of reefs and marine life. They have been stocking up MILITARY VEHICLES AND WEAPONRY on those islands. 

And still, Duterte does nothing. Our supposedly tough president does nothing while China arms itself to destroy us and destroy our natural resources and destroy what will take centuries to rebuild. 

This is why the image seen celebrating Philippine Independence is our untouched, beautiful coral reefs. 

Because we need to fight for them.