Why I love being a Filipino.

The very first reason why I love being Filipino is because of the very beautiful history that we have. From the pre-colonization to the colonization periods up until the time of the former President Fidel Ramos. Time and time again, the Filipinos have proven how courageous, nationalistic and patriotic they are. How they would really fight for what they believe is theirs. How they ousted their colonizers and fought till the last hero died. How others chose to die in the hands of the enemy than to betray their brothers and sisters. How they gained and established what was rightfully theirs, their freedom and independence. I am proud because my fore fathers were brilliant men and women. I am proud because they have created such wonderful historical evens that will always be a part of the identity of the Philippines as an independent country.

It's sad though that a lot of the youth have forgotten how unique and how strong we Filipinos are supposed to be. how they have adhered to the culture of the foreigners. How they have become slaves to colonial mentalities. How they look past the beauty of being a Filipino.

But what I know is this, I will never trade my being a Filipino for anything. I was born a Filipino and I will die or.

Sa Isip. Sa salita. At sa Gawa.