The following are 10 modern ways to express Filipino nationalism

1. Respect the Philippine flag and value the Filipino identity

Being Filipinos, we should respect our Philippine flag and its purpose. The history and value of
this flag are connected to the freedom we have today. Encourage our fellowmen to participate
and respect our flag and its anthem and even our different symbols. They provide us our identity
as Flipinos or citizens of the beautiful Republic of the Philippines.
2. Be a productive citizen
Be industrious and make ourselves productive, not only for ourselves but for our country as well.
Serve the people, serve our nation. (google.com)
 
3. Be aware of the issues in our country
We must be aware and updated on the significant issues happening in the country. Extend help
to the needy fellowmen, especially the victims of disasters like typhoons, flooding, and the like.
 
4. Stand proud for every Filipinos achievement
Filipinos is globally competitive in many aspects. They are proud to be a Filipino and for the
honors they bring to our country. They unite every Filipino for their achievements. We can be
proud of Filipinos like Manny Pacquiao, the Azkals Football Team, the Gilas Pilipinas Basketball
Team, and many more.
 
5. Patronize and support our own products
The Philippines has rich resources to create quality goods and products. The manpower services
we provide are also globally competitive. Our economy will improve more if we ourselves
patronize our own products which characterize our creativity, resourcefulness, and industry.
 
6. Preserve the Filipino culture
Philippinesis rich in various colorful cultural elements. They are our identity. Be proud and
preserve the culture we have for they are our treasure. We have to keep them for the future
generation.
 
7. Respect everyone and value our traditions
Filipinos are very courteous and respectful. Even in modern times, many Filipinos show and
value their noble norms and traditions. So we Filipinos must continue to exercise these good
traditions like respecting our elders and others, by using “po at opo”, being hospitable, and
being religious.                                                                 
 
8. Speak out our own language
Using our own language is manifesting and preserving our national identity. It is our unique
means of communicating and interacting with our fellowmen. Our language is an important tool
to achieve further unity and national development.
 
9. Remember and commemorate our heroes’ sacrifices for our country
There were many Filipinos who died for our democracy, freedom, and independence. Some
fought using their pens and tongues, while some used the power of their arms and weapons.
Each had their own way of showing their love and respect to our country. In today’s generation,
let us value and treasured our heroes sacrifices and devotion for our country. (google.com)
                                                                                        
10. Love our family, our neighbors, and our compatriots
Love and help one another. That way, we are showing the world that we are proud to be
Filipinos. Stand united! Do something to help each other and for the greater good for mother
country. Love everyone and love our country as we love ourselves. (google.com)

Luz Leanie M. Reyes, the contributor, is a Grade 8 teacher in Araling Panlipunan (AP) at 
Nagpayong High School, Pasig City, Philippines. reyes.luzleanie@yahoo.com.

Concepts of Heroes - https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/iq/180016-fast-facts-filipino-national-

hero-criteria-heroes-day-philippines

What makes a hero?

Through Executive Order No. 75 issued on March 28, 1993, former president Fidel
Ramos created the National Heroes Commission, which is tasked to study and
recommend national heroes to be recognized for their character and contributions to the
country.

The commission was also tasked to evaluate, recommend, and come up with the
criteria to determine how a historical figure qualifies as a national hero.

The committee came up with the following criteria:

 Heroes are those who have a concept of nation, and aspire and struggle
for the nation’s freedom
 Heroes define and contribute to a system or life of freedom and order for a
nation
 Heroes contribute to the quality of life and destiny of a nation

Additional criteria were adopted by the Technical Committee of the National Heroes
Committee on November 15, 1995:

 Heroes are part of the people’s expression

 Heroes think of the future, especially of the future generations
 The choice of heroes involves the entire process that made a particular
person a hero

According to National Heroes Committee, heroes

 Have a concept of nation and aspire and struggle for a nation’s freedom
 Define and contribute to nations freedom, order,, quality of life and destiny
 Are part of the peoples expression
 Think of future generation
According to the criteria, national heroes:

 Have a concept of nation and thereafter aspire and struggle for the nation’s freedom
 Define and contribute to a system or life of freedom and order for a nation. Heroes are
those who make the nation’s constitution and laws
 Contribute to the quality of life and destiny of a nation
 Are part of the people’s expression
 Thinks of the future, especially the future generations
 The choice of a hero involves not only the recounting of an episode or events in history,
but of the entire process that made this particular person a hero