Scaffold 3

1. Describe the situation and action of Juan Dela Cruz, who is a representation of Filipinos.

- Juan dela Cruz is the national personification of the Philippines, often used

to represent the "Filipino everyman." He is usually depicted wearing the native
salakot hat, Barong Tagalog, long pants, and tsinelas.

2. Explain the message of editorial.

- With the image of a naive-looking man wearing a salakot, camisa de chino, native trousers
and slippers. He often wrote small verses about Juan dela Cruz in The Philippines’ Free Press
who was often depicted narrating the petty crimes committed by them. Later on,
McCulloch-Dick widened his idea of Juan until he made Juan dela Cruz as a typical Filipino.

3. If you were to take part of this situation, what specific actions would you take? Explain
your situation.

- I always remember to respect our flag during a public ceremony or during the playing of

the National Anthem. When the flag is presented in this situation, I should face the flag and
stand at attention with my right hand over your heart.