NATIONALISM

AND
PATRIOTISM
 Nationalism is a devotion of love
for one’s country. It means to give
more importance to unity by way of
cultural background, including
language and heritage. It implies to
a person that his country is most
superior among other countries and
he will defend it no matter what.
The following are 10 modern
and simple ways to express
Filipino nationalism:
1. Respect the Philippine flag and value the Filipino
identity.
2. Be a productive citizen
3. Be aware of the issues in our country
4. Stand proud for every Filipinos achievement
5. Patronize and support our own products
6. Preserve the Filipino culture
7. Respect everyone and value our traditions
8. Speak our own language
9. Remember and commemorate our heroes’
sacrifices for our country
10.Love our family, our neighbors, and our
compatriots.
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 Filipinos or citizens of the
beautiful Republic of the Philippines.
(Wikipedia.com)
PHILIPPINE
NATIONAL
SYMBOLS

(Unofficial)
PHILIPPINE
NATIONAL
SYMBOLS

(Official)
National Flag
 It is proclaimed by
Emilio Aguinaldo on
June 12, 1898
 It is reaffirmed on
February 12, 1998
through R.A. 8491
National Anthem: “Lupang Hinirang”
 The music was proclaimed
by Emilio Aguinaldo on June
12, 1898
 The lyrics on May 26, 1958
by Department of Education
Administrative Order
 Reaffirmed on February 12,
1998 through R.A. 8491
National Flower: Sampaguita

 Executive
Proclamation No. 652
on February 1,
1934 issued by
Governor
General Frank Murpy
National Tree: Narra

 Executive
Proclamation No. 652
on February 1,
1934 issued by
Governor
General Frank Murpy
National Bird: Philippine Eagle

 Itwas made official

in 1978 by former
President Ferdinand
Marcos through
Proclamation No.
1732.
National Gem: Philippine Pearl

 Itwas declared by
Former President
Fidel V. Ramos on
Oct. 15, 1996 through
Proclamation No. 905
National Sport: Arnis
 It became a national
symbol on December
11, 2009 when then-
Pres. Gloria
Macapagal-Arroyo
signed Republic
Act 9850 into law.
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

Philippines is 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 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)
There are many ways to show our
love for our country. In our
generation, there are things that test
our nationalism. What is important
though is that we stand united as
Filipino people and we love
Philippines as our mother country. Let
us manifest the essence of
nationalism in every aspect of our
life.
PATRIOTISM
Patriotism is a devotion of love for
one’s country for no other reason
than being a citizen of that country.
It is a common virtue that pertains to
the love for a nation, with more
emphasis on own values and beliefs.
One who is patriotic will be ready to
make any sacrifice for his own
country. He will never live selfishly
for himself alone.
SOLDIER
 DIFFERENCE BETWEEN:

NATIONALISM PATRIOTISM
Nationalism – This implies a heartfelt
dedication for love, care and
preservation of the Philippines and
everything that is identified with it:
The Philippine territory, the
inhabitants, the Philippine
sovereignty, all things that represent
and symbolize the country; the
aspirations, hopes, dreams and needs
of the Filipino people.
Patriotism is taken from the word
“pater” which literally means “father”.
It is the willingness and determination
to lay down one’s life for the
fatherland.
It is the result of being a nationalistic.
One cannot be patriotic
without being nationalistic.

Mostof us are nationalist

but not a patriot.
As the famous poet Rabindranath Tagore said that Patriotism is
more important than Nationalism. A patriot loves his own country
but he does not hate the people of other countries. A nationalist
might consider his own nation important and hate the people of
other nations. A patriot is international in his outlook. He is broad-
minded. and tolerant. He is a citizen of the world. A nationalist may
be narrow-minded. He may think in terms of his own country and
hate all those who are not his countrymen.
 *Food for thoughts*

In Philippines, today, we are lacking in patriots largely due to the

diffusion of Filipino values, culture, influence of the conquistadores,
and the confluence of historical bad governance. The Philippine state
is in dire need of statesmen who truly understand the basics of
politics-politics is being defined as the systematic study of the state.
The state is being defined as having four basic elements: Territory,
People (who are nationalistic and patriotic), sovereignty (freedom
from foreign dictates) and government (Representative of the people
to stand and fight for Filipino interest, dreams, aspirations, and hope.
For as long as our political leaders is blinding us of this things, for as
long as the Filipino people refuse to learn, for as long as we remain
mediocre, for as long as we could not change our self inwardly, for as
long we refuse to change, nationalism and patriotism will only be
words in dictionary.
THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!