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As a Filipino have you ever ask yourself ” What is the essence of being Filipino?”. I just think about that today. Well, we have different views about this. In my case, i have my own explanation about it. I do not want to hurt other people living in different countries because i respect each of them. Besides, i have friends from different nationality. For me, the essence of being filipino:

Singing the national anthem Lupang Hinirang. I am proud to say that this anthem came from the deepest part of every Filipinos. It is part of our history and no one can stop us from singing it with pride.

It is also important that we accept our roots because it is not about what our country will give us but how can we help our fellow Filipinos.

Filipinos have huge faith to God. We may have different religious but we all love God. He gave us everything and continue to encourage us. We love him so much!

People living in small countries like Philippines can still be famous. The most important thing here is we are able to show what we really have. I am proud that Manny Pacquiao, Leah Salonga, Carlo Ocab etc. are Filipinos.

Sharing our traditional ways of respecting older people by saying po, opo and blessing on their hand. I am not saying other countries do not have respect but we just have unique culture that will surely loved by people living in different countries.

We still smile in this time of recession. We are facing different challenges  to our country but we still find time to release all the stress and have the fun. It is important for us to smile and show the whole nation that we will try our best to fight the problems that will come in our way.

This is why i am proud to be Filipino. I feel blessed because i am part of this country. If i will have the chance to visit other countries, which i hope that will happen soon i will be proud to introduce myself as a Filipino living in the Philippines.