“Yup… It’s My Citizenship…”
When I was a young girl, I had nothing else to think of except myself, my family, my friends, and all the things I wanted. I never cared about the people whom I don’t know nor my country, because I thought, why would I care about my country if there’s the government who should be responsible of thinking for the betterment of everyone?!? The government formulates public policies and conduct affairs of state. The government is responsible of providing access to health services, free education and a decent shelter, affordable services such as water supply and utilities for its people. The government should assure the protection of its citizens, assure the people pf their political rights, used public funds for the peoples protection and welfare and assure that he people have sources of livelihood and jobs with sufficient wages. It is the government’s duty to encourage, develop and promote entrepreneurship among its citizens. See? With the government accomplishing all its responsibilities, I think I don’t have to do anything for my country anymore. But then, later on, I came to realize the real worth of my being. I have pondered on the undeniable thoughts in my mind, I am a Filipino and I should be proud of it. And I believe that I should contribute anything for the betterment of my country. I know that my country needs me.
As I grew up, I have then realized that fulfilling the duties for my country isn’t that easy. Uncountable soldiers died just for the sake of defending our country. So as the title holders in the field of beauty, sports and inventions, they really strived hard to bring up the name of the Filipinos as good potential leaders and citizens.
Then, I thought, what have I done for the sake of my country? What have I done for my fellowmen for them to be proud of me? Have I really risked my life for the sake of defending my countrymen? Have I brought home the bacon for the sake of the entire Filipino nation to be recognized all over the world? No. I have done not as great as what Jose Rizal or Manny Pacquiao did. But, I have performed the best of my capabilities to be a good citizen of my nation. I am serving my country with all my might and with all sincerity. Though it is just in my own little ways, I know that my simple acts will make a great difference. Still, a thought bothers me, what is the use of my citizenship for me? Is it just for the sake of having an identity? Or is it just for the sake of being recognized and not be known as a barbarian? No. I have realized that being a Filipino and knowing my citizenship is my passport of exploring more of me. It is the key that would greatly help me for the success of my being. Whatever my happen, I would always be proud that I am a Filipino! Come what may…
When I was a young girl, I had nothing else to think of except myself, my family, my friends, and all the things I wanted. I never cared about the people whom I don’t know nor my country, because I thought, why would I care about my country if there’s the government who should be responsible of thinking for the betterment of everyone?!? The government formulates public policies and conduct affairs of state. The government is responsible of providing access to health services, free education and a decent shelter, affordable services such as water supply and utilities for its people. The government should assure the protection of its citizens, assure the people pf their political rights, used public funds for the peoples protection and welfare and assure that he people have sources of livelihood and jobs with sufficient wages. It is the government’s duty to encourage, develop and promote entrepreneurship among its citizens. See? With the government accomplishing all its responsibilities, I think I don’t have to do anything for my country anymore. But then, later on, I came to realize the real worth of my being. I have pondered on the undeniable thoughts in my mind, I am a Filipino and I should be proud of it. And I believe that I should contribute anything for the betterment of my country. I know that my country needs me.
As I grew up, I have then realized that fulfilling the duties for my country isn’t that easy. Uncountable soldiers died just for the sake of defending our country. So as the title holders in the field of beauty, sports and inventions, they really strived hard to bring up the name of the Filipinos as good potential leaders and citizens.
Then, I thought, what have I done for the sake of my country? What have I done for my fellowmen for them to be proud of me? Have I really risked my life for the sake of defending my countrymen? Have I brought home the bacon for the sake of the entire Filipino nation to be recognized all over the world? No. I have done not as great as what Jose Rizal or Manny Pacquiao did. But, I have performed the best of my capabilities to be a good citizen of my nation. I am serving my country with all my might and with all sincerity. Though it is just in my own little ways, I know that my simple acts will make a great difference. Still, a thought bothers me, what is the use of my citizenship for me? Is it just for the sake of having an identity? Or is it just for the sake of being recognized and not be known as a barbarian? No. I have realized that being a Filipino and knowing my citizenship is my passport of exploring more of me. It is the key that would greatly help me for the success of my being. Whatever my happen, I would always be proud that I am a Filipino! Come what may…
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