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The CMLI and the Filipino Youth: Trailblazing A Filipino Identity in A Global Society
My Country, My Identity
Skillful, passionate, Godly. These are the qualities that best describe the Filipino youth.
My courtesy to Honorable Board of Judges, parents, teachers, ladies and gentlemen,
good day to everyone.
Nick Joaquín once said: “Identity is the history that has gone into bone and blood and
reshaped the flesh. Identity is not what we were but what we have become, what we are
at this moment.” Starting from our forefathers up to the present Filipino people, we carry
the values they have bestowed upon us. These are values that develop us to become
the best that we can be. From the distant whispers of our misty past to the present state
of our nation, we have been proving ourselves worthy of this rich land we call “home.”
On which we have established the essence of who we are and what we are capable of.
Our feats as a nation, the united thoughts, ideas, and inventions of our people, that we
have had and we are having are as great as any other nation. Though our individuality
in our regions is apparent, going as far as saying we are non-identical by foreigners,
fundamentally we are one, we are the same. Having indistinguishable set of traits, we
have created the authentic ethnicity we call “Filipino”.
Our national identity, our identity as Filipinos, has long been an object of cheap
amusement among international circles. Our global presence has never been in such
low regard as it has been before. We have been the mockery of other nations in each of
their own devices unknowing of the various stories of hardships and grief that each of
the ones they mocked can give them. And for what? Our choice to put our lives on the
line to provide for our families? Our choice to leave everything we know behind to work
in foreign and usually abusive countries? They see us in caregiver uniforms, in
construction helmets and in janitorial garments. They have stereotyped our people as
lowly workers. Instead of seeing the greatness that we already have, they have chosen
what they want to see in us.
Philippines, as a fact, is a third-world country. Poverty is the main problem and is a
burden to the government. Most of the people experience a hand-to-mouth existence,
houses aren’t built legally, and income of the family is insufficient to supply the needs of
each and every member. Economically speaking, we are poor. But that doesn’t stop us.
It is never a hindrance for us in pursuing our goals, our plans, and our dreams in life.
And that makes us a true Filipino. We never stop. We never quit. We may experience
scarcity and shortage of material things but the love we’re getting from one another is
overflowing and fulfilling which makes us complete and truly happy. When Typhoon
Yolanda hit us, it was devastating. Many families lost their houses. Many were injured,
many got killed, and many were helpless. Despite all the hardships and austerity,
everything comes back to normal because we lend a hand and helped one another. We
have the spirit of unity. Because in good and bad times, there is one thing we never
forget, the act of sharing.
Inspite of the various calamities that frequent our country, we have a quality that
makes up for this drawback, something that can only be satisfyingly expressed in
Filipino. "Bayanihan" is the constructing of houses in different sites and soon be

transported by local volunteers on their very own shoulders without even a promise of a
hearty meal after.
Everyone who has visited the Philippines can attest to its great views and great
people. Once one has tasted the fabled Filipino hospitality, you can be hard-pressed to
compare with that of other countries. We Filipinos are a loving people. We extend our
love even to strangers. We would let them into our houses as guests even though it
would be the first time we have met them. This national trait, thankfully, has been
recognized around the globe.
Many Filipino people epitomize love, faith, grace, and forgiveness. We acquire
positive correlation with conscientiousness which seeks religions that provide meaning
to our lives and to the world as a whole.
The way of living of Filipinos has evolved with the passing of time. Still, remnants of
the past persist in the fringes of our society. As Nick Joaquin has said, identity is not
what we were but what we are. We, especially the young generation, have a chance to
change what we once were and demonstrate what a true Filipino can become. We can
prove them wrong. The change will be astounding and inspiring. It will make the
greatest difference of all. And we can all be a part of it.
And before I end, I would like to leave this statement by Louisa May Alcott: “Far away
in the sunshine are my highest aspirations. I may not reach them, but I can look up and
see the beauty, believe in them and try to follow where they lead”; and once again, good
day everyone. Thank you and God bless!

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The CMLI and the Filipino Youth: Trailblazing A Filipino Identity in A Global Society

My courtesy to Honorable Board of Judges, parents, teachers, ladies and gentlemen,

good day to everyone.

in our regions is apparent, going as far as saying we are non-identical by foreigners,

have created the authentic ethnicity we call “Filipino”.

in foreign and usually abusive countries? They see us in caregiver uniforms, in

what they want to see in us.

Philippines, as a fact, is a third-world country. Poverty is the main problem and is a

burden to the government. Most of the people experience a hand-to-mouth existence,

forget, the act of sharing.

Filipino. "Bayanihan" is the constructing of houses in different sites and soon be

hearty meal after.

recognized around the globe.

to our lives and to the world as a whole.

greatest difference of all. And we can all be a part of it.

day everyone. Thank you and God bless!

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