2. “They” say, Filipinos talk a lot. So, let’s talk about this.

Based from your experience and judgment…

Try this! Who among them was the Patriot? Who was the Nationalist? Note: You may answer that both
of them may be both, BUT, just pick one attribute to each. Then explain.

3. GUIDE QUESTIONS 1. What did you consider in choosing the attributes to our heroes? Why did you
consider it/those? 2. Do the attributes differ? Or, is there a difference between Rizal and Bonifacio? 3.
What is Patriotism? What is Nationalism?

4. How? Do you consider yourself a patriot or a nationalist?

5. Do you know the symbol of your country and explain every part that makes it? Do you know the lyrics
of your National Anthem? What is the History of your country? Who were the loyal generals of President
Emilio Aguinaldo? Can you name the presidents of Philippines from Aguinaldo to Aquino?

6. Why do malls play the “Lupang Hinirang” in their movie theaters? In a formal program, why does
national anthem come first before the prayer? What does it take to be a Filipino? To be a truly Filipino
citizen?

7. What does Nationalism mean? From the Philippines, its stronghold, nationalism is a devotion of love
for one’s country. Nationalism means to give more importance to unity by way of a cultural background,
including language and heritage. It implies to a person that his country is the most superior among other
countries and he will defend it no matter what.

8. What does Patriotism mean? Patriotism is a devotion to one’s country for no other reason than being
a citizen of that country. It is a common virtue that pertains to the love for a nation, with more emphasis
on values and beliefs. One who is patriotic will be ready to make any sacrifice for his country. He will
never live selfishly for himself alone. A soldier for instance makes the supreme sacrifice of his life for the
sake of his country.

9. What is the difference between PATRIOTISM and NATIONALISM?

10. Patriotism vs. Nationalism Nationalism and patriotism are often used interchangeably, meaning one
for the other. There is, however, a wide distinction between nationalism and patriotism as political
concepts. Nationalism, etymologically, means love, care for, preservation and patronage of one’s native
land and everything in it—the country of birth of a national, whether it be Filipino or otherwise.

11. To be a Filipino nationalist, therefore, the ethnological ramifications of nationalism must all be
present in one’s being. This implies a heartfelt dedication for the love, care, and preservation of the
Philippines and everything that is identified with it: the Philippine territory, the inhabitants, Philippine
sovereignty, its government, all things that represent and symbolize the country; the aspirations, hopes,
dreams and needs of the Filipino people.

12. On the other hand, patriotism is taken from the Latin term pater, which literally means “father”.
Patriotism is the willingness and determination to lay down one’s life for the fatherland—the constant
resolve to sacrifice one’s life and limb for the preservation of the State. It is the total realization of that
love for the country, which is nationalism. In other words, to be patriotic is to be nationalistic.
Conversely, one cannot be patriotic without being nationalistic.
13. Patriotism vs. Nationalism The famous poet Rabindranath Tagore, himself a great patriot, said that
patriotism is more important than nationalism. A patriot loves his own country, but he does not hate the
people of other countries. A nationalist might consider his own nation important and hate the people of
other nations. A patriot is international in his outlook. He is broad-minded and tolerant. He is a citizen of
the world. A nationalist may be narrow-minded. He may think in terms of his own country and hate all
those who are not his countrymen.

14. Improve your citizenship!

15. You may call yourself a patriot if you consider these: 1. Respect the flag and value Filipino identity. 2.
Know your nation’s history and be able to share it to others. 3. Be a productive citizen. 4. Be aware of
the issues in our country. 5. Stand proud for every Filipino achievement. 6. Patronize and support our
own products.

16. You may call yourself a patriot if you consider these: 7. Respect everyone and value our traditions. 8.
Speak out our own language and not hesitant to tell where you really came from. 9. Remember and
commemorate our heroes’ sacrifices for our country. 10. Love our family, our neighbors, and our
compatriots.

17. Application 1: “Share Your Views” “Filipino is worth dying for”. A patriotic line from Ninoy Aquino, Jr.
whose ideals motivated the Filipinos to end the autocratic leadership of Pres. Marcos. Almost four
decades have passed, so many changes have led us into different ways. Can you still say that Filipino is
worth dying for?

19. Application 2: “View your ideas!” There are so many ways that obstruct Filipinos to become patriots.
What are the aspects/factors that hinder us to do so? Group! Enumerate! Explain! Present! Reflect!
Creatively present your ideas after 20 minutes.

20. Fact! In the Philippines, today, we are lacking in patriots largely due to the diffusion of Filipino
values, culture, influence of conquistadores, and the confluence of historical bad governance. The
Philippine State is in dire need of statesmen who truly understand the basics of politics—politics being
defined as the systematic study of the state…

21. -the state being defined as having four basic elements: territory (the Philippine archipelago, its
waters, subterranean shelves, etc.), people (the Filipino people who are nationalistic and patriotic),
sovereignty (freedom from foreign dictates), and government (a body politic composed of delegates
who are considered to be representatives of the people to stand and fight for Filipino interests, dreams,
aspirations, and hopes).

22. For as long as our political leaders blind us of these things, for as long as the Filipino people refuse to
learn, for as long as we remain mediocre, for as long we could not change our self inwardly, for as long
as we refuse to change, nationalism and patriotism will only be words in the dictionary. Remember!

2. NATIONALISM & PATRIOTISM The history of Nationalism and Patriotism in our country is as old as the
history of Mankind. Although this is the major trust of the Government and the backbone of human
principle, however it did not manifest in most of part of our land. The philosophy of nationalism
nowadays does not concern itself much with the aggressive and dangerous form of invidious
3. NATIONALISM is generally used to describes (2) two things; Attitude and Action. Attitude - that the
members of a nation which includes the concept of national identity such as common origin, ethnicity
and cultural ties. .

4. NATIONALISM is generally used to describes (2) two things; Attitude and Action. Actions - that the
members of the nation take when seeking to achieve or sustain self- determination these involves
having full statehood with complete authority over domestic and international affairs.

5. PATRIOTISM is Love and devotion to his own Country, it comes from the Greek “patris”, meaning
Fatherland a strengthened by adherence to a native religion, particularly because such a community
usually has its holy places insides its motherland. This also implies a value preference for a specific civic
or political community.

6. NATIONALISM & PATRIOTISM While NATIONALISM emphasizes a unity of cultural past with inclusion
of the language and heritage, PATRIOTISM is based on love towards people with a greater emphasis on
values and beliefs.

7. DEVELOPMENT PATRIOTISM & NATIONALISM IN THE PHILIPPINES Nationalism is characterized by an

artificial body composed of President to the last civil servant where as the country is constituted of both
the servants (individuals in government) and the masters (the ordinary citizens) with its purpose ranges
from providing protection to providing an identity to its, citizens, its members.

8. DEVELOPMENT PATRIOTISM & NATIONALISM IN THE PHILIPPINES Patriotic sentiments and

nationalistic ideal in the Philippines in the late 1800s came as a result of the Filipino Propaganda
Movement from 1872 to 1892. The Propaganda Movement (1872- 1892) was the first Filipino nationalist
movement, led by a Filipino elite and inspired by the protonationalist activism of figures such as José
Burgos and by his execution at the hands of colonial

9. DEVELOPMENT PATRIOTISM & NATIONALISM IN THE PHILIPPINES Factors • bureaucratic centralized

government caused widespread discontent in the entire archipelago, but there was yet no united front
against the Spanish Regime. • Many revolts were caused by either personal discontent or territorial
defense.

10. DEVELOPMENT PATRIOTISM & NATIONALISM IN THE PHILIPPINES Factors • The geography of the
Philippines did not help. The Philippines insular and the people were divided by water. • Early
development of Philippine Nationalism was caused by the natives’ tendency to be regionalistic which led
the development to Native Patriotism

11. DEVELOPMENT PATRIOTISM & NATIONALISM IN THE PHILIPPINES earliest signs of Filipino
Nationalism • The writings of Luis Rodriquez Varela, also known as El Conde Filipino, a Philippine
protonationalist who flourished the rights of Filipinos in the islands and slowly made the term applicable
to anyone born in the Philippines.

12. DEVELOPMENT PATRIOTISM & NATIONALISM IN THE PHILIPPINES earliest signs of Filipino
Nationalism • The Ideology of Nationalism of Luis Valera carried by another Creole Padre Pedro Pelaez,
who campaigned for the rights of Filipino priests and pressed for secularization of Philippine parishes.
Filipino priests were being replaced by Spanish friars and Pelaez demanded for the legality of replacing a
secular with regulars — which is in contradiction to the
13. DEVELOPMENT PATRIOTISM & NATIONALISM IN THE PHILIPPINES earliest signs of Filipino
Nationalism • Pelaez ideology carried by his more militant disciple Padre Jose Burgos which turn died
after the infamous Cavite Mutiny together with alleged conspirators Mariano Gomez and Jacinto Zamora
(GomBurZa). Governor General Rafael de Izquierdo unleashed his reign of terror in order to

14. DEVELOPMENT PATRIOTISM & NATIONALISM IN THE PHILIPPINES earliest signs of Filipino
Nationalism • Dr. Jose P. Rizal, the national hero of the Philippines and the pride of the Malayan race,
through his inspirational works and radical novels became the icon of freedom during the Philippine
Revolution (1896-

15. DEVELOPMENT PATRIOTISM & NATIONALISM IN THE PHILIPPINES Other Unsung Heroes for Filipino
Nationalism • Macario Sakay, fought against the American rule during the American colonization, who
founded the Tagalog Republic, an organization which pushed for Filipino self- determination and
independence.

16. DEVELOPMENT PATRIOTISM & NATIONALISM IN THE PHILIPPINES Other Unsung Heroes for Filipino
Nationalism • Jose Palma, born also in Tondo, he was a poet aside from being a soldier. He wrote a
Spanish poem titled “Filipinas” which was published in the La Liga Filipina, which the verses of “Filipinas”
later became the lyrics to the Philippine National Anthem.

17. DEVELOPMENT PATRIOTISM & NATIONALISM IN THE PHILIPPINES Other Unsung Heroes for Filipino
Nationalism • Galicano Apacible, co-founder and became the first president of La Solidaridad, a society
of Filipino intellectuals in Spain who tried to represent the Philippines, to bring forth its issues and
concerns, in the Spanish parliament.

18. HISTORY OF THE PHILIPPINE FLAG The Philippine National Flag is said to be the primary symbol of
the nations camaraderie, solidarity and unity it is therefore the symbol of Nationalism and Patriotism in
our country. It first conceptualized by Emilio Aguinaldo. The first flag was sewn in Hong Kong by Marcela
Agoncillo, her daughter Lorenza, and Doña Delfina Herbosa de Natividad, niece of José

19. HISTORY OF THE PHILIPPINE FLAG The star in the flag has five-pointed golden yellow and it represent
the three major geographical subdivisions of the country Luzon, Visayas and Mmindanao or the so called
LUZVIMINDA. However, in an article published by the National Historical Institute there is a
misinterpretations about the Philippine Flag says that the three stars and the rays of the sun Luzon,
Visayas and Mindanao is not historically correct. the three stars represent the three islands where the
revolutions against spain actually started, Luzon, Mindanao and Panay, where in the revolutionary
movement

20. HISTORY OF THE PHILIPPINE FLAG Another historical error is about the eight rays in the flag. the
proper historical basic is proclamation of the Philippines independence which explains that the eight
provinces – Manila, Cavite, Bulacan, Pampanga, Nueva Ecija, Tarlac, Laguna, and Batangas were declared
in a state of war almost as soon as revolutionary movement was initiated. (de viana ,2008)

21. HOW TO DISPLAY PHILIPPINE FLAG 1. If flown from a flagpole, its blue field on top in time of peace
and the red field on top in time of war.
22. HOW TO DISPLAY PHILIPPINE FLAG 2. If an hanging position, the blue field shall be to the left
(observer’s point of view) in time of peace, and the red field to the left (observer’s point of view) in time
of war

23. 3. The National Flag shall be displayed in all public buildings, official residences, public plazas, and
institutions of everyday learning throughout the year HOW TO DISPLAY PHILIPPINE FLAG

24. HOW TO DISPLAY PHILIPPINE FLAG 4. It shall be permanently hoisted, day and night, throughout the
year, in front of the following: a. Malacanang Palace b. Congress of the Philippines building c. Supreme
Court building d. Rizal Monument in Luneta e. Bonifacio Monument in Caloocan City f. Emilio Aguinaldo
Shrine in Kawit

25. g. Barasoain Church Historical Landmark in Malolos City h. Marcela Agoncillo Historical Landmark in
Taal i. Tomb of the Unknown soldier j. Libingan ng mga Bayani in Makati City k. Mausoleo de los
Veteranos de la Revolucion in N.Cementary l. All International Ports of Entry 4. It shall be permanently
hoisted, day and night, throughout the year, in front of the following: HOW TO DISPLAY PHILIPPINE FLAG

26. HOW TO DISPLAY PHILIPPINE FLAG 5. If planted on the Ground, the flagpole shall be at a prominent
place and shall be such of height as would give the National Flag commanding position in relation to the
buildings in the vicinity. The flagpole must not be of equal height or higher than the Independence
Flagpole at the Rizal Park, Manila (107ft).

27. HOW TO DISPLAY PHILIPPINE FLAG 6. When the National Flag is flown with the flag or flags of other
countries, the flags must be of equal size and on separate staff of the same height. The National Flag
shall be hoisted first and lowered last.

28. HOW TO DISPLAY PHILIPPINE FLAG 7. When displayed in a row or in a parade with flags of other
country the National Flags shall be on the left (observer’s point of view) of the other flags. The flags of
the other countries should be arranged in alphabetical order from left to right.

29. HOW TO DISPLAY PHILIPPINE FLAG 8. When in a parade with the house flags, the National Flag shall
be in front of the center of the first line. The house flags should be arranged in alphabetical order, by the
precedence or by protocol order from the left to right (the observer’s point of view).

30. HOW TO DISPLAY PHILIPPINE FLAG 9. When displayed in a semi-circle of flags with other countries or
house flags, the National Flag should be at the Center.

31. HOW TO DISPLAY PHILIPPINE FLAG 10. When displayed in a circle of flags with other countries or
house flags, the National Flag should be flown on the flagpole facing the main road (point of reference-
kilometer 0, Rizal Park, Manila); or in front of a monument; or the main entrance of the building.

32. HOW TO DISPLAY PHILIPPINE FLAG 11. If the National Flag is displayed indoors on a flagpole, it shall
be placed at left of the observer as one enters the room or flat against the wall;

33. HOW TO DISPLAY PHILIPPINE FLAG 12. From the top of a flagpole, which shall be at a prominent
place or a commanding position in relation to the surrounding buildings.

34. HOW TO DISPLAY PHILIPPINE FLAG 13. In a suspended position from a rope extending from a
building to a pole erected away from the building.
35. HOW TO DISPLAY PHILIPPINE FLAG 14. The National Flag shall be flown at half-mast as a sign of
mourning on all the buildings and places where it is displayed, as a provided, on the day of the official
announcement of death of any of the following officials:

36. HOW TO DISPLAY PHILIPPINE FLAG 15. The National Flag, when flown at half-mast, shall be first
hoisted to the peak for a moment then lowered to the half-mast position. The National Flag shall again
raised to the peak before it is lowered for the day.

37. HOW TO DISPLAY PHILIPPINE FLAG 16. The National Flag shall also flown half-mast during death
anniversary of heroes and heroines, calamities or grave adversity of national or international solemnity
as ordered by the Office of the President, as may be recommended by the Institute.

38. HOW TO DISPLAY PHILIPPINE FLAG 17. The National Flag shall be permanently hoisted at half-mast
day and night throughout the year and in all memorial cemeteries dedicated to war veterans.

39. HOW TO DISPLAY PHILIPPINE FLAG 18. The National Flag may be used to cover the caskets of the
honored dead of military; veterans of previous wars; national artists; and of civilians who have rendered
distinguished service to the nation, as may be determined by local government unit concerned.

40. The national symbols of the Philippines consist of symbols that represent Philippine traditions and
ideals and convey the principles of sovereignty and national solidarity of the Filipino people. National
Symbol

41. National Symbol On 1898, a march of the National Anthem was asked to be composed by General
Emilio Aguinaldo to Julian Felipe for the event that will be held on June 12, 1898 which is the
Proclamation of Independence. It was then entitled " Marcha Nacional Filipina" and was played by the
band of San Francisco de Malabon on the event where the Philippines flag was hosted.

42. On September 3, 1899, a soldier named Jose Palma wrote a poem that's suits the march of the
National Anthem. It was entitled "Filipinas", where it was published in a revolutinary newspaper which is
the La Independencia. And by then proclaimed as the official lyrics of the National Anthem. National
Symbol

43. On 1919, the singing of the National Anthem by the Filipino's were allowed. The next year, 1920 the
American government commissioned to change the original Spanish lyrics to an English translation. This
task was accomplished by Camilo Osias and A.L Lane and was adopted by the Philippine Commonwealth
in 1934. National Symbol Himno Nacional Filipino (Spanish Version) The Philippine National Anthem
(English Version)

44. On May 26, 1956, President Ramon Magsaysay proclaimed that the National Anthem must be sung
in Filipino translation. This was translated by Ildefonso Santos and Julian Cruz Balmaceda. National
Symbol

45. On September 23, 1943, by the virtue of the Presidential Decree No.211, the National Anthem and
the National Flag were proclaimed as the official symbols of the Philippines. National Symbol

46. National Symbol

47. National Flower: Sampaguita National Tree: Narra National Symbol

48. National Bird: Philippine Eagle National Animal: Carabao National Symbol

49. National Sport: Arnis National fish: Bangus National Symbol