It's the 108th Anniversary of our country's independence today and I'm pretty sure, aside from the government's commemoration activities, rallies and mass actions on the streets would definitely be the news headlines tonight. While its true that these groups have their rights to fight for what they believe in, I'm disturbed with how these rallies end as they sometimes go over beyond their limit and what were they allowed of...thus, resulting to bloody engagements with the enforcers. They keep on bickering and blaming the government for whatever economic difficulties we have. Nakakalungkot lang, nakakalimutan nating tanungin ang mga sarili natin, what we CAN do to help. Sabi nga, "Ask not what your country can do for you: Ask what you can do for your country."
Let's take some time to reflect on how can we show our love for our country with our own simple ways. These things are a lot easier to do kesa sa magrally hehe!
1. Follow traffic rules.
2. Whenever you buy or pay for anything, always ask for an official receipt.
3. Do not buy smuggled goods. Buy local. Buy Filipino.
4. When you talk to others, especially to foreigners, speak positively of our race and our country.
5. Respect your traffic officer soldier and other public servants.
6. Do not litter. Dispose your garbage properly. Segregate. Recycle. Conserve.
7. Support your church (or charitable/civic organizations)
8. During elections, do your solemn duty.
9. Pay your employees well.
10. Pay your taxes.
11. Adopt a scholar or adopt a poor child.
12. Be a good parent. Teach your kids to follow the law and to love our country.
**Taken from Alexander Ledesma Lacson's book "12 Little Things Every Filipino Can Do To Help Our Country"
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