Anything that We are Still Proud of as Filipinos?
Philippines is the most dangerous place for journalist in the whole universe; 57 people murdered in broad daylight; NBN-ZTE Scandal; Fertilizer Scam; activists still missing; this nation being on the top list of the most corrupt nation in the world; 8 out of 10 young Filipinos cannot have a college education; millions of Filipinos have nothing to eat everyday; unsolved crimes are still growing in numbers as victims are finding justice to be so elusive like a life living in prosperity; pollution, landslides, illegal logging, flooding; insufficient government services and programs for the citizens; more taxes on the people; private armies being funded by the State; wide gap between the rich and the poor; and many more ills that could only make one go depressed and question the meaning of one’s continued living in this country.
It is so easy to know all these news, easier to remember them for many and easiest for some to lose heart and cling on to hope.
But are these all that our country could offer? Are these all that we could give the world that has looked up to us as a nation that bravely withstand against brutal conquerors, greedy tyrants, costly wars and the darkness of dictatorship?
I think there are many more things that we could be more proud of than all these news and events that may easily make us be leveled with beasts thriving in the jungles of survival and self-centeredness. I am sure, that there so many treasures that this nation is proud of than all these insanities sprawling over our daily living. I know that we are proud of who we are and can rise up against all odds and all challenges because of our strength of character, faith as a nation and braveness of heart.
With all these negative news staining the beauty and pride of our race, the Filipinos; and our blessed nation, the Philippines, is there anything that we are still proud of? What are those things that are more worthy to know and share to the world? What good news that we Filipinos could take pride and shout to the world without fear or hesitation?
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Many countries are beset with problems. It’s not as if we’ve waited all day and night outside and got rained on with life’s most perplexing problems. Consider for a moment that -
Our women are not being subjected to female circumcision.
Our women are not being stoned to death on mere suspicion of adultery and God knows what other offenses.
We have problems with AIDS, but our populace is not as ravaged by this modern scourge. Think of some countries in Africa and their problem with AIDS.
We deal with our problems with humor, homespun philosophy, and lots of spunk. The moment we strap bombs to our bodies to solve our problems as a nation is the day I ship out to Micronesia.
We are not doing well as a nation, but we’re not exactly scraping bottom either. It’s our duty to ourselves to rise from the gutter and it’s best not to lose sight of this. In the meantime, we still have lots to be grateful for.
Unfortunately, there are plenty of injustice around the world and the Philippines is no exception. For what it is worth, I hear terrible things on the news about what is going on in other countries and they are as horrible as it can be. Maybe it is because they have their social communication vehicle slightly more controlled and “bad” things get classified, with the risk of….
Don’t care, I am Pinoy and will always be. I boast about it on my Bio’s all over the place:)
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Of course there are, despite the many problems and troubles we face, there are still millions who continue to hope and work towards a better future for us all Filipinos.
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I suspect that your family structure is far stronger than in USA or Western Europe. This is something to rejoice in.
College is vastly overrated, BTW, at least in USA. Once everyone has a college degree, they aren’t worth anything. TANSTAAFL.
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As you shared Bro, indeed there more countries that are suffering really more than what we do have here in the Philippines. And they are in a sorry state compared to ours; at least here we could still do some chatting and blogging, and not to forget farming.
What I am pissed off though is that compared to Somalia or other impoverished nations in Africa, the Philippines has lots of natural resources, lots of educational institution, well-educated people…but our problems are mostly emanating from the people themselves (or government?) unlike other nations whose scarcity of resources and illiteracy really drive them nuts.
But as you said there are so many things to be grateful of, like blogging and farming? ehehhehe!
Sent out to Micronesia, you? It will not cause me any worry, Doc Z is there to give you the famous Filipino hospitality.
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Maybe being a country with democracy reigning and freedom of expression really unhampered, these sad news and events cannot be sanitized unlike on some nations where their governments really exert so much efforts to curb on opposition and try to paint to the world a perfect nation.
Pinoy Ako! Hehehhe…So many Pinoys are scattered all over the globe now, and hopefully some of them are not only so proud of being one all because of Manny Pacquiao, LOL!
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I agree…and these people who are working so hard for this nation to rise up are almost always silent workers, like Efren P.
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I think that is one strength of Filipinos, having strong family ties, though when others overdo it, it can cause some harm too.
Education for all is I think becoming a big problem now for all nations, not only here in the Philippines. It has become an elitist enterprise.
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There’s Manny Pacquiao for one, Elmot…lol…there’s Efren P. as you yourself said. We still are able to rant in our blogs..lol..play farmville. We don’t have to worry about bombs falling over our heads. These “small blessings” are enough to be thankful for. I just look at my two hands and I thank God everyday.
@DiTesco, I often forget that you’re pinoy. lol
Happy holidays, Elmot!
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Heheheh! There are more positive things in this nation than all the stains that sometimes or almost always hit the spotlight.
Ditesco is true-blooded Pinoy, can still speak and understand Tagalog, ehehhehe! Tama ba ako Ditesco? LOL!
Happy Holidays too Mam! Christmas is one more reason to be thankful about, ehehe!
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too many to mention, too few to remember. good news don’t sell much these days.
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You summed up all precisely…News outfits are not earning that much from reporting good news. As they say, the more brutal the news and gory, the more people will watch and more money in the bank.
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And maybe this is why it’s said that the meek shall inherit the earth. You have plenty to be proud of. I’ve always thought that if we’d just STOP giving the evil attention-seekers of the world their “15 minutes of fame” and focus the news, instead, on those who try to make the world – or their little corner of it – a better place, there would be more attention seekers doing good instead of evil.
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And I think it will be my resolution next year to also give equal emphasis to all the good things that this nation has to offer.
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Almost every town here are trying to beat some odd Guiness World Record! Okay you got some attention, now what? Alright some are really doing it coz its good for tourism, but I think there are other activities that are far more worth the time and effort.
Hi PGB! I too is so puzzled why we are dying to have everything be beating all of the odd records in Guiness. Is it a cry of desperation for attention or we are just really trying hard to fight our feeling of smallness?
Of course! There’s still something to be proud of. The news about the environment we live in shouldn’t be the cause of our disgust. We all should think positively. hmm.. from what I can think, we can be proud of our shopping malls and parks. Like MOA for example. If you’ll stay there until dusk, I think you’ll find so attractive too. You’ll feel you’re not in the Philippines because of its open street and Christmas lights.. I have so much more to say but I have to make room for the next commenter. haha.
STAY POSITIVE AND LOVE OUR COUNTRY.
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Thanks for the comment…there are indeed still many things to be proud of as Filipinos despite the many problems that we face.
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Since her first term as a legislator, Loren co-authored various laws and established programs in support of her advocacies under the acronym L.O.R.E.N.
Law, Order & Good Governance
Rights of Women and Children
Education
Environment
Employment & Entrepreneurship
Nationalism
to know more about her LOREN
I can see that you are one big fan of a political butterfly.
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Well, Loren is not a political butterfly. There are more people out there more deserving for that tag as much as I can say. So far, whatever Loren has imparted for the UN can make us proud to be a Filipino.
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