“Helping the Country with Twelve Little Things”

          “I am Filipino.” This is the simplest thing that we forget nowadays which I realized from the Symposium led by Atty. Alexander Lacson.  I was so inspired in his patriotism. I’ve learned how beautiful and wonderful our country is. And only few Filipinos see this real beauty.  Philippines should not be taken for granted because it’s a blessing from God. We are so much blessed to be born here. We, as Filipinos should value and do something for the growth and success of our beloved Philippines. If we really want real transformation, it should begin in us.

          As a youth, I learned that doing these 12 things can have a big impact to everyone. At first when I heard it, I thought it was easy and little things but as I examined myself if I’m doing it, I realized that I didn’t do some of it. Oftentimes, I come to school late; I do not sing our national anthem with pride and honour and I’m not honest sometime. But through this talk, I desire for a reform first to myself then if I really do it and made it a habit I can share it to others also. These changes in my everyday life will not be easy but if I really wanted to help our country I know that I can do it. I just hope and pray that others may also apply it.

          From this day on, my goal is to make the name of Filipino great in the eyes of the world and our generation will begin it. I now came to the point of having this heart for my country and I hope and pray that this fire within me will never die but will be passed on the next generations of proud and great Filipinos. Onward Filipinos worldwide!