Forum #1. What is Nationalism? In what way that you possess it?

I. Opening Statement
Our country has a long history of nationalism. Throughout our struggle for freedom, there have
been times when strong nationalist impulses galvanized our people into action, and other times when
nationalism appeared to be forgotten. Not only did nationalism experience peaks and valleys as a
mood. As a political notion, it has been championed at various times by various sectors of society,
each of which projected certain nationalist ideals as their own interests and historical circumstances
necessitated.
Nationalism may refer as an ideology that maintains that the country should be consistent with
the state. Nationalism, as a movement, strives to support the interests of a certain nation, particularly
with the goal of attaining and retaining the nation's sovereignty over its territory.

IIa. 1st RRL

According to Ramones (2008), nationalism has demonstrated that it can overcome any
political, social, or religious conflicts inside a nation and lead to the evolution of improvements that
benefit the entire citizenry for a variety of reasons.

IIb. 1ST RRL Interpretation/Analysis/Discuss

As Filipino citizens, we must have respected our national flag and its symbolism. Our flag's
history and significance are strongly intertwined to the freedom we enjoy today. Encouraging other
people to take part and respect our flag, anthem, and other symbols. They characterize us as
nationalistic.

IIIa. 2nd RRL

Shouse (2010) firmly believed that nationalism was dependent on what it defined as a
“imagined community.” It is theorizing that societies construct models for themselves as a means of
self-categorization, which may lead to people identifying with and organizing themselves according to
their perceived kin groups.

IIIb. 2nd RRL Interpretation/Analysis/Discuss

However, as societies grow larger and more complex, they inevitably seek new models of self-
identification. Nationalism particularly requires a constructed or “imagined” component. Simply put, an
individual develops a feeling of familiarity with other members of their society even beyond those they
can literally perceive. Yet within the imagined community, individuals develop a camaraderie based
on the presumption of a shared values, goals and history with these other members of the nations.

IVa. 3rd RRL

Meanwhile, Tehankee (2016) indicated that Philippine President Rodrigo R. Duterte boldly
announced at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, "Your honors, in this forum, I announce my
separation from the United States." Most observers saw the remarks as the latest in a long line of
unfiltered exhortations from the controversial former mayor of Davao City on Mindanao's southern
island.

IVb. 3rd RRL Interpretation/Analysis/Discuss

As a result, it is living proof that, beyond the personal slights caused by the US criticism of his
anti-drug campaign, there is a deeper sense of historical grievance that has been embedded in
Duterte's regime and his Mindanaoan identity. He represents not only Mindanao's disdain of "imperial
Manila," but also a historical backlash against "US imperialism." The president's nationalist rhetoric
may be traced back to the Philippines' cycle of regime narratives, which acts as a medium for
institutional continuity and change through the mobilization of ideas at a discursive level.

Va. 4th RRL

According to De Leon (2020), national pride is the admiration of one's national identity for the
sake of nationalism. National identity is made up of elements of nationalism such as culture, tradition,
and ethnicity, as well as its aspects of nationalism (people, territory, government, and sovereignty).

Vb. 4TH RRL Interpretation/Analysis/Discuss

It has been observed that being nationalistic expresses people's attachment to their own
country. When asked about the significance of displaying national pride among Filipinos, the citizens'
responses demonstrated not only allegiance to the country but also admiration for its national culture
and customs.

VI. General Conclusion

Hence, I realized that nationalism does not advocate economic, political, scientific, or cultural
isolation. It is not anti-development; it does not yearn for a return to a romanticized past. Nationalism
believes that our people are entitled to all the ease and comfort, good health, and access to the best
products of man's intellect and artistic soul that modern science and art have to offer. As a result,
nationalism believes in economic, political, scientific, and cultural exchanges with other countries, but
it will be cautious and selective, always prioritizing the Filipino people's interests and welfare.

VII. Closing Statement

Nationalism has always been the battle cry of our ancestors in their fight against colonialism
and neocolonial rulers. Historians will write about a new generation of heroes, martyrs, and
nationalists when they write about this period in Philippine history. There will always be Filipinos who
believe that love of nation and people is a duty and a source of pride. There will always be people in
the Philippines who believe in nationalism.

VIII. References

De Leon, R. (2020). A Qualitative Description of Filipino Junior High School Students' National
 Pride.https://www.researchgate.net/publication/347888484_A_Qualitative_Description_of_Filipi
no_Junior_High_School_Students'_National_Pride

Ramones, R. J. (2008). Philippine Nationalism: An Analysis of the development of Philippine National

Identity. History Rutgers. https://history.rutgers.edu/docman-docs/undergraduate/honors-
papers-2008/100-philippine-nationalism-an-analysis-of-the-development-of-philippine-national-
identity/file

Shouse, M. D. (2010). Foreign Occupation and The Development of Filipino Nationalism. MOspace.
https://mospace.umsystem.edu/xmlui/bitstream/handle/10355/10560/research.pdf?
sequence=3&isAllowed=y

Teehankee, J. C. (2016). Duterte’s Resurgent Nationalism in the Philippines: A Discursive

Institutionalist Analysis. Journal of Current Southeast Asian Affairs, 35(3), 69–89.
https://doi.org/10.1177/186810341603500304