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The document discusses the characteristics of Filipinos and how they can be both strengths and weaknesses. It notes that Filipinos are family-oriented, hardworking, and find humor in difficult situations. However, it also says these strengths can sometimes be weaknesses, like overlooking issues to please others or lacking discipline. The document argues that to build a strong nation, Filipinos must address these weaknesses by developing patriotism, integrity, and valuing hard work and discipline. It suggests community-level strategies to promote local products and support for initiatives like sports development.
The document discusses the characteristics of Filipinos and how they can be both strengths and weaknesses. It notes that Filipinos are family-oriented, hardworking, and find humor in difficult situations. However, it also says these strengths can sometimes be weaknesses, like overlooking issues to please others or lacking discipline. The document argues that to build a strong nation, Filipinos must address these weaknesses by developing patriotism, integrity, and valuing hard work and discipline. It suggests community-level strategies to promote local products and support for initiatives like sports development.
The document discusses the characteristics of Filipinos and how they can be both strengths and weaknesses. It notes that Filipinos are family-oriented, hardworking, and find humor in difficult situations. However, it also says these strengths can sometimes be weaknesses, like overlooking issues to please others or lacking discipline. The document argues that to build a strong nation, Filipinos must address these weaknesses by developing patriotism, integrity, and valuing hard work and discipline. It suggests community-level strategies to promote local products and support for initiatives like sports development.
A MORAL RECOVERY PROGRAM: BUILDING A PEOPLE BUILDING A NATION By: Patricia Licuanan Synopsis: The Philippines marks EDSA People Power Revolution every year in February. Even though it was 26 years ago, it is evident that this bloodless revolution is one of the core contributors of our identity as Filipinos. It is considered as a milestone in our history because it toppled a dictatorship of the Marcos regime. All of a sudden, our country was in the map again. The rich and the poor were together, there were distinctions. Hopes were high for the country. For the first time in 20 years, we are free! An ordinary housewife then, former President Corazon Aquino took over our country and as they say The rest was history. Filipinos in general are family oriented and kind-hearted. We are hardworking, flexible, creative, religious and most of all, we see humor in even the most serious situation. Good traits, I may say. For we have showed in countless ways that in unity there is strength. Our faith in God has always carried us through. Prayers have always been our tool in the most difficult times of our lives. We have the ability to adapt and accept changes, therefore making us flexible in welcoming new challenges. Filipinos are also known to be joyous and positive people, no matter how many ups and downs our life has to offer, we always get to look at the glass half-filled and not half-empty. Too bad enough, our strengths can sometimes be our weaknesses. At times we tend to overlook things or situations because of wanting to please other people. This is very evident especially in politics, where political dynasties are formed by giving preference to our relatives. By wanting to please people within our family, we forget to think that the common good of the people, thus leading to graft and corruption. We need to separate work from personal relationships. More often, we lack the discipline and drive to give our best in our endeavours as we have the attitude of Bahala na si Lord Pwede na rin. Because we were under the rule of different countries before, it is inevitable that we were able to adapt to their lifestyle. It shows in the way we dress, the love for imported goods and even in our manner of speaking. We use English as a medium of instruction in our own country. Sad, but true. If we have our ancestors as our roots, then so do our characteristics. Namely, the home and environment, social environment, culture and language, history, educational system, religion, economic environment, political environment, the mass media and leadership and role models. Having said the different characteristics and their roots, Ms. Licuanan also indicated some of the goals and different strategies we should develop. We should have a sense of patriotism and national pride, alongside with that is to look beyond selfish interests and think about the consequences of our actions. We should also have integrity as well as accountability to avoid graft and corruption. In addition to this, we must value discipline and hard work since these are the tools for a peaceful and better future not only for us but also for our country. In order for us to be able to achieve these goals, we must practice different strategies. The strategies must be able to emphasize change not only in the power-holders but also in the masa. Strategies must be holistic, they should not only take the objective viewpoint into consideration but also the subjective perspective. And most importantly is that, these strategies must be interconnected to the daily lives of the people in which it involves the act of will and self-sacrifice. Building a people, building a nation, thus said by Patricia Licuanan. This statement implies that in order to build a strong nation, we must have a strong foundation, the people. We should eliminate our weaknesses and develop our strengths by analyzing, understanding and appreciating them. And by doing so, it will easier for us to build a strong nation through economic recovery, reestablishment of democratic institutions and to achieve the goals of peace and genuine social justice. Critique: The article was too broad, covering almost if not all aspects of a Filipino. Most of those pointed out were true, but we have to understand that ours is a nation of mixed cultures. Whether we like it or not, our colonizers play a very big part of our culture. What we are now was also influenced by them in a way. True, we must patronize our own, but do we get quality products from our own country? Are the people in position doing their part in ensuring that our products are marketed properly? With regards to patriotism, we want to use our own language as a medium of instruction in school, and yet we complain when we are not at par with other Asian countries, thus adapting the K12 system of education. We want to excel in sports, and yet, our athletes get no support from our government? Private sectors are the ones funding our athletes, worse, the athletes themselves have to pay for their own training. The only permanent thing in this world is change. If it is for the advancement of our nation, then I see no reason for it as a hindrance. A single person can make a difference. We cant expect the government to do all of these. It has to start somewhere. Let us support community projects which aim to promote our local products. Help people in position by reporting irregularities within our place. Organize small groups which help sports development. We need to understand that in order to love our country and people, we need to love ourselves, to understand our duties and responsibilities as a person. Learn to value our self- worth, believe that we can initiate change. Remember to always speak our native tongue. Choose good leaders. Be proud of your heritage for we can only move forward if we learn from our mistakes. Let us not put to waste what we have fought for 26 years ago. If we need to go to the streets every year to remind us of our legacy, so be it!