Carlo B. Galicia
Sriking back to the air of the 1986 people power revolution, one could easily find unity in spite of diversity, as people from different walks of life whether rich or poor, young and old alike restore democracy and order previously destroyed by the dictator of the country.
Citizens united in prayer and a sense of patriotism succeeded in saving this nation from the crippling hooks of fear and oppression--all made possible by their yellow dressed leader and her tireless call for a national reformation in a non-violent and peaceful way.
Since then, much has been forgotten on how we truly stood up as a nation; that we could fight disorder and injustice if we face it together the severity of problems we are experiencing are foreshadowed by the fact that we have done nothing to alleviate the effects of these problems as they happened.
Truly we are awaiting the world to change, and thus the nation has gone in a state of decline towards national development and growth. By somehow relieving the moments of the people power revolution of 1986 we can hope that our nation will indeed prosper, on the condition that remarkable changes are made.
By looking back on the issues we have undergone since the great revolution much has changed due to the fact that the Filipino interest on national empowerment has been lowered strikingly, crippling the base of Filipino citizenship as we know it.
We are more interested now in what is “new” and “trendy,” especially in imported products and foreign media, we fail to appreciate the work of our country men.
Where is our initiative? Where is our compassion for one another? Shouldn’t we be agreeing on the solutions and not debating about our faults and lapses? Shouldn’t we make a better country and prevent chaos from entering our lives?
We should become part of the success of this nation and not just argue over our boisterous egos. We see injustice, crime and violence on our television sets, radios, newspapers and the general public but we are not doing anything about it. Let’s start with ourselves and clean-up the mess…
There is no question that Filipinos are nationalistic but sometimes we are just too blinded by the glory of the Western products and the social status these can give to us.
ReplyDeleteLet me start with my reactions with the sayings "In life, don't think how much pain you went through but the lessons it taught you. Not how much you cried but how you smiled. Mot how much you were hurt but how you were loved." Certainly, life is so precious that we can't afford to waste time for nonsense things for we don't know when will be our time has come. We're just a stewards here on earth so make the best out iof it. Be consistent to our desires and strengths. Have focus on it. Don't get shaky no matter how terrible it may seems. Always remember that He is always nearby whatever cross we have, our pains, our fears.After all, He always sends rainbow after the rain. Do what is right. What is more important is not a temporary fame but a glorious acclaims from above.
ReplyDeleteBeing a Filipino we have to give importance to all the good traits as Filipino like being as one or having a unity.Unity is so important especially when we talk about the progress of our country,if we have unity there's nothing impossible to have a progressing nation.
ReplyDeleteYes,we are all brothers and sisters in this world so,we must have the unity in ourselves.Unity is needed because it is one of those important key that can push us Filipinos to reach progress and success in our country Philippines.So,we must have peace also in oneself.
ReplyDeleteA country will progress if there is unity. We Filipinos are united even if we have different languages. With our hospitality to one another makes us whole and contact with each other.
ReplyDeleteAs a Filipino,it is important to have unity, When we talk about language we have different with it, yet we are one people, we are united by a common history and we have also one national flag.
ReplyDeleteIn this one big planet called earth that is made by god,We must treat our co-people as brothers. We must have the unity and the capacity to gain peace in one self.
ReplyDeleteBeing a filipino,We should love our country and build unity because would result a progressing nation.
ReplyDeletePrima Rosales
ReplyDeleteBSED II-UVMC
Filipinos are known for our nationalism and patriotism. But I must say that it is declining in today's generation. I hope that we could keep it up and rekindle the most important Filipino culture.