Loving the Philippines as a Country

As a Filipino, have you ever asked yourself how much you love your country? I would assume you do.

Tonight, this blog will discuss some steps you could undertake to love your country further.

Before I proceed, let me say to you that once you read this blog, be sure to comply with the steps.

First, respect and obey the laws of the country strictly, including the Constitution, the highest law of the land and always exercise discipline in following them;

Second, patronize, visit and promote tourist spots of the country, including the historical ones to your fellow Filipinos and to the foreigners so that they could visit them;

Third, if you are working in the Government and in the private sector, pay your taxes rightly, to sustain the availability of funds of the Government to implement projects for the good of the country;

Fourth, if you are a politician, be always loyal to a political party where you belong as well as to its core beliefs, party principles, constitution and ideals as well as the platform of government and to exemplify your adherence to them in case you are also working for the Government;

Fifth, exercise your human rights always responsibly and be respectful of the human rights of your fellow Filipinos also;

Sixth, speak favorably of the good things happening in the country, speak out against the bad things even if constructively to provide corrections on those things as a matter of civic duty to the country;

Seventh, use, patronize and promote every Filipino product like foods, drinks, souvenirs;

Eight, in times of war, or internal conflict, be prepared to defend the country against any external or internal enemies;

Ninth, always put greater premium in watching or listening to Filipino tv series, movies and music songs and promote also the Filipino culture as well; And;

Tenth, if you are working in the Government, serve the country and Filipino people well, for the growth of national interest and not personal interest.

If you do these ten steps, kabayan, then you could further love your country always.

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