Aren't you proud of being Filipino?

@eileenleyva (27562)
Philippines
August 5, 2009 9:12pm CST
I had always been proud of being Filipino. The patriotism is in the heart. I always pray that our leaders find the sincerity to govern with unconditional loving, especially towards the deprived. Yesterday though, at the interment of our former president Cory Aquino, the Filipinos had come out and endured heat and rain just to be by her side at the funeral procession. I was an overwhelming show of love and gratitude. Affirmed my belief that being a Filipino is a blessing.
9 responses
• United States
8 Sep 09
im not against being a filipino but sometimes, i dont see pinoys doing the best they can for the good of being a filipino. look at the philippines, our country is so poor because of our lame leaders. people should realize that they should use their political powers for the good of our country and not for their greediness. right now i am just doing the best i can even in small things and try hard to set a good example for my fellow countrymen. because of this, i can say that i am proud of myself being a filipino.
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@eileenleyva (27562)
• Philippines
10 Sep 09
Do take care, wherever you are, fellow Filipino. Hope springs eternal. One day, we will see these islands as truly the pearl of the orient seas.
• United States
10 Sep 09
hopefully it will.
• United States
10 Sep 09
ofcourse i would love to do at least a little to change the philippines. unfortunately i am not eligible to vote and i live outside the philippines. but still my moral support is for all the filipinos who care.
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@pjsr18 (340)
• Philippines
6 Aug 09
yes i am so proud to be a Filipino. Especially yesterday when our former president Corazon Aquino was laid to rest. Once again, the Filipinos were united once again because of her. She's the icon of democracy and one of the major reason why we are enjoying this kind of life. There are many things about us Filipinos so we should be proud of our race.
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@eileenleyva (27562)
• Philippines
6 Aug 09
I am old but I would be happy to stand with the youth because you are there. Cory's sacrifice lives in you.
@eileenleyva (27562)
• Philippines
7 Aug 09
Very true. Carry on! You will make our people even prouder, I know.
@pjsr18 (340)
• Philippines
6 Aug 09
Oh thanks! Cory's legacy will be a part of our generation because we are the beneficiaries of her sacrifices.
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• Philippines
6 Aug 09
I'm proud to be a Filipino. I am one of those people who watched the live stream video coverage online since I am living abroad. I am just depending news daily via gmanews.tv. I was happy that I was able to glimpse what happened yesterday. It was overwhelming and I can say that Filipinos still know how to stand for freedom, democracy and unity. I will always be a Filipino, no matter where I am today, I am proud of my roots. I do hope that something good will happen in our country despite the fact that the government is still pushing on Charter Change. Anyway, we will stand for what is right and good. Happy Mylotting.
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@eileenleyva (27562)
• Philippines
7 Aug 09
I am sure that in time everything will come to place. Right now, the politicians are asserting their superiority over their colleagues. Selfishness had been a prime factor. Many had gotten away with self-serving avarice. The people though know who they are. Somehow the long hand of the law had come upon the most blatant power grabbers. One day, justice will prevail.
@LiAXaZu (183)
• Philippines
6 Aug 09
i haven't watched former President Cory Aquino's interment but i do know that a lot of Filipinos gave their support and thanks until now. i am proud to be a Filipino and it saddens me how only a few of us would actually say that. i sometimes feel that patriotism is one value that is underrated. and it saddens me how some Filipinos still search for a reason why they should be proud to be Filipinos. what if she's still alive, would they remember what she did during that time before she became president? If manny pacquiao isn't great in boxing would they even be proud to be Filipinos? i hope that patriotism can be uplifted in our country. and i do hope that there would come a time when Filipinos would be proud to be what they are. Because honestly, do we even need a reason? :)
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@eileenleyva (27562)
• Philippines
7 Aug 09
I think that with the Filipino diaspora that commenced in the 70's, the world is now beginning to acknowledge the waves the Filipinos are creating in all the four corners of the globe. Manny Pacquiao had his destiny marked in boxing... but so did Lea Salonga and Arnel Pineda in singing. Bata Reyes was hailed magician of the pooling world. There are many nameless Filipinos dominating their respective fields of expertise. We don't need to list the names. Patriotism is in the heart. Yet when one shines like Charice... let us kindly applaud the name.
@LiAXaZu (183)
• Philippines
9 Aug 09
yes. i do think so too. "pinoy pride" isn't that bad but when pride turns to bragging (which sometimes happen), then it becomes a problem.
• Boston, Massachusetts
7 Aug 09
i am proud to be a FILIPINO, and will always be! in everything i do i make it a point to exude the beauty of being a Filipino. when i was in the US, my co-workers acknowledged the fact that i did make an impact in the organization having the following trademarks of being a Filipino... hardworking, showed so much passion with work and respect with co-workers, creative, used to do multi-tasking, trustworthy and tough. i am the only Filipino in the organization of black and white americans but i am so grateful for the support and love they gave me. they did because i know and i believe that i deserve the respect and love not only as a person, a co-worker, but as a FILIPINO.
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@eileenleyva (27562)
• Philippines
7 Aug 09
You make us all proud.
• United States
6 Aug 09
i AM proud of being filipino, but there are people who just ruin that pride for me. we filipinos have good traits in general, but we are also known all over the world for some embarrassing traits, and instead of trying to change those, people continue to display these traits.
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@eileenleyva (27562)
• Philippines
7 Aug 09
Let us keep doing right and others will follow suit.
• Philippines
6 Aug 09
Yes. I am proud that I'm a Filipino. There are a lot of things to be proud of. One of those things is how we value and respect our family and other people. I have heard that some countries don't have these qualities. Also, Filipinos are multi-talented and hard-working. I've heard that some countries hires us because of these qualities.
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@eileenleyva (27562)
• Philippines
7 Aug 09
Our being closely knit (clannish to a point), ingenuous and passionate - these are what make us a cut above the rest. We don't need therapists because there is already a confidant within the family. We don't need a series of letters after our names because we learn easily and adapt conveniently in any situation. And yes, given the opportunity, we always deliver the best. Just as proud as you are!
• Philippines
6 Aug 09
being one in a million filipino is very fun and proud of., everything in me as a filipino is i love the most. the food, the complexion, the culture, the tradition and many more. wheni watch the procession of our late Mrs. Cory Aquino, i saw a lot filipino sacrificing just to show their sympathy. being hospitable is the one character of the filipino. i'ma so proud to be a filipino.
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@eileenleyva (27562)
• Philippines
7 Aug 09
Same sentiments here. We are a sacrificing lot. We also know how to give credit where it is due. I am sure Tita Cory had seen our gratitude as she floats up to heaven.
@marites31 (267)
• Philippines
6 Aug 09
i have been always proud to be a filipino. i have been to many countries but Philippines is still the most accomodating country that i have been. Aside from our culturem food and beliefs, the people here are warmer. The places here like beach, museums and churches area always nice. Aside from that our unique slums, the street foods, the drinking sessions along the road, the street fights... these things also adds up why we are unique. Like any other country there are also ups and downs but we , Filipino leaving in our own land knows how to fight and cope up with problems. This is why im so proud to be a Filipino and to live here in the Philippines.
@eileenleyva (27562)
• Philippines
6 Aug 09
Would not have expressed it any better.