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    The document discusses what qualities should distinguish an educated Filipino in the modern era. It argues that an educated Filipino should have the power to act and support themselves economically, as well as knowledge of Philippine history and culture. An educated person is also distinguished by moral conduct and the ability for continued self-improvement.

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    WHAT IS AN EDUCATED FILIPINO

    Francisco Benitez

    What is an educated Filipino and what qualities should distinguish him today?
    The conception of education and of what an educated man is varies in response
    to fundamental changes in the details and aims of society. In our country and during this
    transitional stage in our national life, what are the qualities which an educated man should
    possess?
    Great changes have taken place in the nature of our social life during the last forty
    years. The contact with Americans and their civilizations has modified many of our old
    social customs, transitions and practices, some for the worse and many for better. The
    means of communication have improved, and therefore, better understanding exists
    among the different sections of our country. Religious freedom has developed religious
    tolerance in our people. The growth of the public schools and the establishment of
    democratic institutions have developed our national consciousness both in strength and
    in solidarity.
    With this growth in national consciousness and national spirit among our people,
    we witness the corresponding rise of a new conception of education-the training of the
    individual for the duties and privileges of citizenship, not only for his own happiness and
    efficiency, but also for national service and welfare. In the old days, education was a
    matter of private concern; now it is a public function, and the state not only has the duty,
    but it has the right as well to educate every member of the community-the old as well as
    the young, women as well as men-not only for the good of the individual, but also for self-
    preservation and self-protection of the State itself. Our modern public school system has
    been established as a safeguard against the shortcomings and dangers of a democratic
    institutions.
    In the light of social changes, we come again the question: What qualities should
    distinguish the Filipino youth today? I venture to suggest that the educated Filipino should,
    first, be distinguished by the power to do. The Oriental excels in reflective thinking; he is
    a philosopher. The Occidental s a doer; he manages things, men and affairs. The Filipino
    of today needs more of this power to translate reflection into action. I believe that we are
    coming more and more to the conviction that no Filipino has the right to be considered
    educated unless he is prepared and ready to take an active and useful part in the work,
    life, and progress of our country, as well as in the progress of the world.
    The power to do embraces the ability to produce enough to support oneself and to
    contribute to the economic development of the Philippines. Undoubtedly, a man may be,
    and often is, an efficient producer of economic goods and at the same time he may not
    be educated. But should we consider a man who is utterly unable to support himself and
    is an economic burden to the society in which he lives, as educated merely because he
    possesses the superficial graces of culture? I hope that no one will understand me as
    saying that the only sign of economic efficiency is the ability to produce material goods,
    for useful, social participation may take the form of any of the valuable services rendered
    to society through such institutions as the home, the school, the church and the
    government. The mother, for example, who prepares wholesome meals, takes good care
    of her children, and who trains them in morals and right conduct at home, renders efficient
    service to the country as well as does the statesman or the captain of the industry. I would
    not make the power to do the final and the only test of the educated Filipino; but I believe
    that in our present situation, it is fundamental and basic.
    The educated Filipino, in the second place, should be distinguished not only by his
    knowledge of his race, his people and his country, and his love of the truths and ideals
    that our people have learned to cherish. Our character, our culture, and our national
    history are the core of our national life, and, consequently, of our education. I would not
    have the educated Filipino ignore the culture and history of other lands, but can he afford
    to be ignorant of the history and culture of his own country and yet call himself educated?
    The educated Filipino, in third place, must have ingrained in his speech and
    conduct those elements that are everywhere recognized as accompaniments of culture
    and morality so that, possessing the capacity for self-entertainment and study, he may
    not be at the mercy of the pleasure of the senses only or a burden to himself when alone.
    There are, then, at least three characteristics which I believe to be the evidence of
    the educated Filipino -the power to do, to support himself and contribute to the wealth of
    our people, acquaintance with the world’s progress, especially with that of his race,
    people and moral conduct, as well as the power of growth.
    Name: ___________________________________________ Score: _______________
    Course: ________________________________ Professor: ______________________

    I. Testing One’s Word Power

    Explain or illustrate the meaning of the underlined words in the context of the
    essay.
    1. fundamental changes - _________________________________________
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    2. transitional stage - _________________________________________


    3. reflective thinking - _________________________________________
    4. core of our national life- _________________________________________
    5. efficient producer - _________________________________________

    II. Checking One’s Understanding

    Answer the following questions:


    1. What is your understanding of the word “educated”? Is your personal definition of
    the word the same as the author’s?
    2. What qualities would you add for the Filipino today?

    3. Do you agree with the author when he says that our character, culture, and national
    history is the core of our national life? Explain your answer.

    III. Enrichment Activity


    Deliver a two-minute speech on what an educated Filipino is.

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