We are Filipinos

I am a Filipino... I was born in the Philippines, and naturally, I plan to also die in the Philippines. I am the heir of a glorious past. I am the recipient of the rewards of the hardwork that my ancestors gave to fight for our freedom.
I'm proud to be a citizen of my country. You know why? These are the reasons...

1)We have incredible perseverance.

Even though our country is still considered as a developing country, we Filipinos sure try our best to succeed in life. In fact, most of the richest man in our country were once poor people, but through hardwork and determination, they were able to rise out of poverty and prove to others that your ascribed status doesn't matter; what matters most is your achievements and final status.

2)  We are hospitable.

You can't leave a Filipino's house without food in your stomach and your back rested. Even if you're a stranger to the house, as long as you have need or purpose for your visit, Filipinos will let you in, offer you a sit and serve you food.  

3) We are creative.

The Filipinos' creative cultures are preserved up to this day. Ethnic groups in the Philippines still hobby their cloths and many of us still use indigenous materials in making different things such as bags, wallets, clothes, etc.

Another proof of the Filipinos' creativity is found in the way we build our houses. Since most Filipinos are still suffering from poverty, we find creative ways to build sturdy houses from cheap materials.

Of course, Filipinos has their own share of paintings, sculptures and buildings.  Our masterpieces includes Spolarium, by Juan Luna and Transfiguration, by Napoleon Abueva.

4) We are optimistic.

Filipinos are always happy... and that's not an exaggeration. During hard times, we learned how to always look on the bright side of things. During typhoons and when a family is stranded, you can still see children smiling and waving at the news camera like they have nothing to worry about. You know why that is? It's because we Filipinos believe that everything will turn out right if we just ask for God's help and guidance. 

5) We are family-oriented.

Filipino families are tight-knit. It's the basic unit of the community. A Filipino individual's family is the one who teaches him the most basic of all basics. It teaches him the joy of life, the importance of just being yourself, and how to grow up not to make the same mistakes they did. 

It's normal to see  18 year-olds still living with their family. It's not like they're still dependent or anything, but they stay with their parents because they love them. Without a family, Filipinos will grow up misguided and unappreciative of relationships. This is why parentless orphans are the subject of pity in Filipino soap operas.

6) We are God fearing citizens.

The Philippines is one of the first Catholic countries in Asia. Influenced by the Spanish conquerors, Filipinos learned that there is Someone out there who is just and kind. We depend on Him, but we know that we still need to do some of the work. We follow by the Catholic laws and we do our best to be included in Jesus' salvation.