CWTS

NATIONALISM
NATIONALISM/PAGKAMAKABAYAN

Nationalism is a belief, creed or political ideology that involves an individual identifying

with, or becoming attached to, one’s nation. It is the feeling of oneness among the
people of a certain country. A state of awareness that a nation does exist and is made of
people who owe allegiance not only to a tribe, clan or region nor to any religious or
political entity. Simply, it is the devotion and love of country with all its inhabitants.

In the article by Luz Leanie Reyes of OurHappySchool.com entitled “10 Modern Ways to
Express Filipino Nationalism”, she presented how Filipinos can express their nationalistic
pride.

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.
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.

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 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
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.

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.
PATRIOTISM
Patriotism came from the Latin word “pater” which means “father”. It is the willingness
and determination to lay down one’s life for the fatherland – the constant resolve to
sacrifice one’s life and limb for the preservation of the country. It is the total realization of
that love for the country, which is nationalism. In other words, to be patriotic is to be
nationalistic. How can one show their patriotism?

Here are some ways you can show your patriotic pride:

1. Display your pride. This is the cheapest and easiest way to show your patriotism.
However, bear in mind that you need to observe the proper way of showing your
nationalistic pride.

2. Stay informed. Know what is going on the country. Understand the concern and
issues plaguing the society. Look at the issues especially the problems from both
sides. Stay objective and find the facts.
3. Learn about your country. Learn the history, culture and influences of the place
where you are born and living in. Don’t be ignorant about the heritage and legacy of our
heroes and modern social movers.

4. Be proud of your country. Celebrate the diversity and uniqueness of the country.
Highlight the good side of the country.

5. Keep the environment clean. No one will take care and safeguard the country’s
resources but their own people. Make it last for the succeeding generations.

6. Buy local. Support the local businesses and local products to better boost the local
producers like farmers, fishermen etc.

7. Pay your taxes. Contribute to the country’s budget to create change and development
which shall be supported by paying the right amount of taxes.
8. Vote. Exercise your rights and participate in the government. Chose the leaders that
could shape out country’s direction and future.

9. Keep the government honest. Don’t tolerate corruption and red tape. Keep an eye
out for any malpractice in the government and abusive government leaders and
employee.

10. Volunteer. Get involve and advocate for worthwhile issues. Share your time and
talent for a cause that could help the country.
THE NATIONAL FLAG

Sec.4 states that the Philippine flag shall be blue, white, and red with an eight-rayed
golden-yellow sun (Batangas, Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, Manila, Nueva Ecija, Pampanga
and Tarlac) and three five-pointed stars, as consecrated and honored by the people.

The Hoisting and Display of the National Flag.

• The flag should be displayed in all public buildings, official residences, public plazas,
and institutions of learning everyday throughout the year (Sec.5).

• The flag shall be permanently hoisted, day and night throughout the year, in front of
the following; Malacañang Palace; the Congress of the Philippines building; Supreme
Court building; the Rizal Monument in Luneta, Manila; Aguinaldo Shrine in Kawit,
Cavite; Barasoain Shrine in Malolos, Bulacan; the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier,
Libingan ng mga Bayani; Mausuleo de los Beteranos dela Revolucion; all international
ports and all places maybe designated by Institute.
• The flag shall be properly illuminated at night (Sec.6).

• All government agencies and instrumentalities, and local government offices,

government-owned corporations and local government units are enjoined to observe
flag day with appropriate ceremonies. Socio-civic groups, non-government
organizations and the private sector are exhorted to cooperate in making the
celebrations a success (Sec.8).
• The Philippine flag is flown with other flag, the flags, if both are national flags, must be
flown on separate staff of the same height and shall be of equal size. The Philippine
flag shall be hoisted first and lowered last.
• If the flag is not a national flag, it may be flown in the same line yard as the Philippine
flag but below the latter and it cannot be of greater size than the Philippine flag
(Sec.12).
• As for the raising of the Philippine flag, it shall strictly follow Section 21 of RA 8491
which states: During the flag raising ceremony, the assembly shall stand in formation
facing the flag. At the moment the first note of the anthem is heard, everyone in the
premises shall come to attention; moving vehicles shall stop.
 I. Prohibit Acts
a) To mutilate, deface, defile, trample on or cast contempt or commit any act or omission
casting dishonor or ridicule upon the flag or over its surface.

b)The flag cannot be dipped as a way to compliment or salute any person or object;
c)To use the flag:
1. As a drapery, festoon, tablecloth
2. As covering for ceilings, walls, statues, or other objects;
3. As a pennant in the hood, side, back, and top of motor vehicles;
4. As a staff or whip;
5. For unveiling monuments or statues; and
6. As trademarks or for industrial, commercial, or agricultural labels or designs.
d)To display the flag:
1. Under any painting or picture;
2. Horizontally face-up. It shall always be hoisted aloft and be allowed to fall freely;
3. Below any platform; or
4. In discotheques, cockpits, night and day clubs, casinos, gambling joints, and places of
vice or where frivolity prevails.
• To wear the flag in whole or in part as a costume or uniform;

• To add any word, figure, mark, picture, design, drawings, advertisements, or imprint of
any nature on the flag;

• To print, paint or attach representation of the flag on handkerchiefs, napkins, cushions,

and other articles of merchandise;

• To display in public any foreign flag, except in embassies and other diplomatic
establishments, and in offices of international organizations.

• To use, display or be part of any advertisement of infomercial; and

• To display the flag in front of buildings or offices occupied by aliens.

Pledge to the Flag

Ako ay Pilipino
Buong katapatang nanunumpa
Sa watawat ng Pilipinas
At sa bansang kanyang sinasagisag
Na may dangal, katarungan, at kalayaan
Na pinakikilos ng sambayanang
Maka-Diyos
Maka-tao,
Makakalikasan, at
Makabansa.

Such pledge shall be recited while standing with the right palm open raised shoulder
high. Individuals whose faith or religious beliefs prohibit them from making such pledge
must nonetheless show full respect when the pledge is being rendered by standing at
attention (Sec.25).
 The National Anthem
There are many instances wherein Filipinos are mistakenly attributing the title of the
National Anthem to the first line… “Bayang magiliw…” Our National Anthem is Lupang
Hinirang (Sec.35) with the exact lyrics provided herein:

Bayang Magiliw
perlas ng _________
Alab ng puso
Sa dibdib mo’y ______
Lupang hinirang
Duyan ka ng magiting
Sa _______
Di ka pasisiil.
Sa dagat at bundok
Sa _____ at sa langit mong _______
 The following must be noted in the singing of the National Anthem:

1. The musical arrangement and composition of Julian Felipe must be accorded in the
rendition of the National Anthem, whether played or sung (Sec.37);

2. The attending public shall sing the National Anthem when it is played at a public
gathering, whether by a band or by singing or both, or reproduced by any means. The
singing must be done with fervor (Sec.38).

3. The same Section 38 provides that as a sign of respect, all persons shall stand at
attention and face the Philippine flag, if there is one displayed, and if there is none,
they shall face the band or the conductor. At the first note, all persons shall execute a
salute by placing their right palms over their left chests. Those in military, scouting,
citizen’s military training and security guards uniforms shall give the salute by their
regulations. The shall be completed upon the last note of the anthem.
 The anthem shall not be played and sung for mere recreation, amusement or
entertainment purposes except on the following occasions:
a. International competitions where the Philippines is the host or has a representative;
b. Local competitions;
c. During “signing off “ and “signing on” of radio broadcasting and television stations;
d. Before the initial and last screening of films or before the opening of theater
performances; and
e. Other occasions as may be allowed by Institute.

4. All officials and employees of national and local governments, and any agencies or
instrumentalities thereof, including government-owned or controlled corporations,
privately-owned entities of offices displaying the national flag and government institutions
of learning are hereby directed to comply strictly with the rules prescribed of the anthem.
Failure to observe the rules shall be ground for administrative discipline (Sec. 39).
THE NATIONAL MOTTO
Motto is a short phrase or sentence preferred as to compress the beliefs of ideals
guiding an individual, family, or nation. Section 40 provides that the National Motto shall
be “MAKA-DIYOS, MAKA-TAO, MAKAKALIKASAN AT MAKABANSA.”

1. Maka-Diyos
Being Maka-Diyos is being God-fearing resulting to the doing of what is right and
just in accordance with the teaching of our Lord. Hence, there is-
a. respect for life which is recognition of the absolute value of human life and the human
dignity of every person;
b. order as we respect the human rights and comply with your duties and
responsibilities;
c. appreciation of the value of work.

2. Pagkamakatao
To be makatao is to be humane, always taking into paramount consideration the
welfare of the people in all his or her dealings. SALUS POPULI EST SUPREMA LEX (
The welfare of the people is the supreme law).
Being makatao was highlighted in the Preamble of 1987 Constitution at it can be
perfectly illustrated under the rule of law, regime of truth, justice, freedom, love, equality,
and peace.

"We, the sovereign Filipino people, imploring the aid of Almighty God, in order to build a
just and humane society and establish a Government that shall embody our ideals and
aspirations, promote the common good, conserve and develop our patrimony, and
secure to ourselves and our posterity the blessings of independence and democracy
under the rule of law and a regime of truth, justice, freedom, love, equality, and peace, do
ordain and promulgate this Constitution."
-The Preamble, 1987 Philippine Constitution

Being makatao was also emphasized in the some notable provisions of the Civil Code, to
wit: Article 19, 20, 21. Emphasis, however, will be given only on the provision of Article 19
which is also known as the Abuse of Rights.
Article 19. Every person must, in the exercise of his rights and in the performance of his
duties, act with justice, give everyone his due, and observe honesty and good faith.

Standards to be observed
1. to act with justice
2. to give everyone his due
3. to observe honesty and good faith

Abuse of Rights Elements

1. there is legal right and duty.
2. which is exercise in bad faith
3. for the sole intent of prejudicing or injuring another.

Good Faith
~Good faith refers to the state of mind which is manifested by the acts of the
individual concerned. It consist of the intention to abstain from taking an unconscionable
and unscrupulous advantage of the other.
 Bad Faith
~does not simply connote bad judgment or simple negligence, dishonest purpose or
some moral obliquity and conscious doing of a wrong, a breach of known duty due to
some motives or interest or ill-will that partakes of the nature of fraud.

Malice
~connotes ill-will or spites and speaks not in response to duty. It implies an intention
to do ulterior and unjustifiable harm. Malice is bad faith or bad motive.

3. Pagkamakabayan
This pagkamakabayan or patriotism.

4. Pagkamakalikasan
Another ideals of good citizenship are by showing our love and affection for our
nature. It can be manifested by our overt acts of concern for our environment and
environmental sanitation.