FILIPINOS AS GLOBAL CITIZENS

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Global citizenship is the idea that a person’s identity could exceed any

geographical or political boundary around the world but also being aware of the role and

responsibilities as humans inhabiting the world. A global citizen is a person who is

aware, well versed, and understands the wider world. It is someone who has a sense of

their own role being world citizens; he or she respects and values cultural diversity,

participates in the community from a local to a global range, is enraged in social

injustice, and is someone willing to make the world a peaceful and sustainable place.

Filipinos are marked as one of the true global citizens in the world (Panahon, 2017). As

Filipinos, we can become active members of the global village by staying updated on

global news, fighting against social injustice, participating in local and global

communities, and challenging intolerance and ignorance.

As Filipinos, we can become active members of the global village by keeping

ourselves updated with the events happening both in our country and foreign countries.

This way, we know the situation and issues occurring in the country but also being

aware that other countries might also be facing the same problem or situation. Hence,

when see social injustice occurring in our country or in other countries, we must also be

able to support the people fighting for justice rather than just knowing that inequality and

injustice is occurring in an area. Subsequently, we can also become an active member

of the global village by participating in local and global communities that promote human

rights and social equality. This way, we can help promote human rights and fight against

social inequality in non-violent ways such as presenting facts and allowing people to

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 understand that people should not discriminate others simply because they differ in

race, culture, religion, nationality, or status. Hence, we should challenge intolerance and

ignorance peacefully, we should encourage people to respect differences rather than

discriminate and hate people for it. It is right to ask people why they think that way; why

they discriminate people, and if it were simply because of intolerance or ignorance, then

it is best that we challenge them. So that they would realize that there is a much wider

world out there and it is in their best interest to become open and respect differences.

Becoming an active citizen of the global village comes with advantages both for

oneself and for the country. The Philippines have created stronger bonds with other

countries while the Filipinos have freely learned and adapted different cultures from

foreign countries. Along with that, the Philippines can be supported by international

organizations, which helps the country benefit by having the best quality of education,

healthcare, security, and liberty. As for Filipinos, we become free to make our decisions

and support everyone. Global citizenship can also resolve conflicts in the country since

people around the world can support the Filipinos in achieving justice or implementing

change. Lastly, global citizenship can help Filipinos develop empathy, support, and

enlighten their fellow Filipinos.

In conclusion, global citizenship is the ideology that people are aware of their

responsibilities and role not only in their own country, but also to the wider world.

Filipinos can become active global citizens by keeping themselves updated on issues

that are currently ongoing throughout the world. Subsequently, they can also support

campaigns against social injustice, participate in global communities, and challenge

global intolerance and ignorance. Becoming a global citizen has its benefits, affecting

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 both the country and citizens themselves. The country can be supported by international

organizations as well as develop stronger bonds with other countries. While the

Filipinos, will be able to freely integrate and respect different cultures. Simply, being a

global citizen shows how one cares and values their country and whole world.

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