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UPDATED! Two lucky Pinoycentric readers will get to win one large, ruled Moleskine reporter each for the Blog Hopping Moleskine Giveaway Contest, the first courtesy of a very generous Santa over at Avalon.ph, that premier book shopping site of which I’ve been a suki for several years now (the second Moleskine is courtesy of Pinoycentric).
Avalon.ph is a great place to find books, especially rare titles and signed editions, and Moleskines too. The prices are much lower than what you’d find at the local bookstores. Another plus is that you can pay through Paypal, as well as Gcash, bank deposit, and cash on pickup (or kaliwaan, as we Pinoys call it).
So how to win any of these two large, ruled Moleskine reporters?
All you have to do is answer this question:
What makes you proud to be Pinoy?
You can answer this question two ways:
1. Leave a comment in this thread (you get 1 point in the raffle).
2. Answer on your blog with a link back to this post (you get 2 points).
One Moleskine will be raffled off, for which we’ll be using Random.org to choose the winner. Another Moleskine will be given to the best answer, to be determined by Pinoycentric administrators (Armand and Noah).
Some guidelines:
1. The contest will run from December 8 to 15, 2008. Entries will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. of December 15. Winners will be announced on December 16.
2. Open to Philippine residents only. The Moleskine will be couriered to you.
Good luck!
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I am proud to be pinoy because we know how hard life can get. But it does not stop there. Pinoys strive hard to continously improve their status and their life. Ang Pinoy, astig! Laki sa hirap pero masikap! In addition, must say that pinoys are the chosen people of God.
i'm proud to be pinoy because my parents are pinoys and they are my inspiration. i think they exemplify the qualities that every pinoy should have such as perseverance, industry, honesty, respect, integrity and love of country. they raised us well and even if we're grown-up now, they never fail to teach us about having faith in ourselves and in everything pinoy. :)
What makes me a proud Pinoy? I simply go with the flow of life, but I never left my values at home. I consider myself as a 'modern-day' Pinay yet conservative. Blood of Maria Clara still run down my veins. I'd love to do charity work/s in my own little way/s most especially to those who are in debts of their life. I'm still waiting for the WORLD TO CHANGE. Viva Pilipinas! :)
What makes me proud to be Pinoy is the fact that, no matter where we are in the world, we never say no to helping a fellow Filipino out.
This calls to mind a memory of one vacation when our car couldn't make it up a rough road in Batangas. Then this truckload of locals on their way to the beach had stopped over and given us a hand–even when it had taken more than an hour to pull us up, even when they had had to contact another truck to come and help out, and even when their beach time was getting cut short because of us.
There was another time abroad, too, when my mother and I were traveling alone in a country that did not speak English. It was only our luck that we met a Filipina OFW who directed the right way to our destination and had even given her number in case we needed any more help during our stay. On the same trip, we'd met two more, and just as the first, even when we were complete strangers, they had been kind enough to offer their company and had even invited us to join them for dinner for one evening during our stay.
Even in jeeps, I consider it such a big help when some stranger tells the driver to stop for me when my voice is too soft and can't be heard amidst the traffic. He or she may not know it, but I am truly thankful for the help.
In a sense, I think I can call it a modern version of the value of "bayanihan" in us Filipinos today. Sure, it isn't as blatant as the old meaning of the word, which involved neighbors helping out in carrying someone's whole hut, but the intentions are the same and the sincerity of giving a hand to those who need it is as genuine. These little acts towards our fellow Pinoys may be overlooked and may even be forgettable, but it's these little things that strengthen my belief in the goodness and warmth that should typically be inherent in all of us, and that make me happy that I belong to such a people.
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There is so much to be proud of being a pinoy. We are resilient (as can be seen of Pinoys working and living anywhere else in the world), hardworking, funny, family-oriented, very smart, and always loving.
I'm proud to say that we are resilient, flexible Pinoys. I'm also proud of the fact that we still manage to smile and have fun despite all our problems. Many of my foreign friends tell me that they admire those traits in us Pinoys.
I am proud to be Pinoy because despite the economic crisis, we still wake up each day feeling optimistic. I am proud to be living in a country surrounded by wonderful beaches, surrounded by people who despite all the sacrifices and hardships, are still able to smile and comfort other people who are burdened by their own troubles.
Please count me in! I answered the question in my blog with a link back to this post. Here's the URL of my entry:
http://pinoycontests.blogspot.com/2008/12/win-mol…
(Sorry, had to post this again. The link in my previous comment didn't turn out right.) Please count me in! I answered the question in my blog with a link back to this post. Here's the URL of my entry:
pinoycontests.blogspot.com/2008/12/win-moleskine-notebook-from.html
It's not Manny Pacquiao or a host of other world-tytlist celebrities that brings on pride or a pat on the back from the global audience. It's being it "Pinoy" is enough to make you say you have something that defines you, whom you belong to, and identifies your whole persona. You can't shred each aspect of being Pinoy as different from the other; it should be taken as a whole, wherever you go, whatever you do, around the planet. That woven material, shell earrings, or tabo on your tiled tub tells you you're pinoy; and you're different. To stand tall among cultures that had mixed and given in to modernism is something that's true Pinoy. So next time you see rattan furniture in Paris, you'll see what I mean.
What make me proud to be Pinoy is the land itself. We live in a place of eternal summers. So many foreigners try to escape their homes during the cold months while we want the cold and numbing experience of snow. We should count ourselves lucky.
After having toured Europe as a part of the perks of my being an exchange student, I have learned even more that I have to proud to be Pinoy. I'm mainly glad about my race because we are people of extreme hospitality and friendliness. While most of the French, Italians, and other Europeans that I know of may be of arrogant and untouchable demeanor, we as Pinoys (despite being in their country) are still the ones who initiate conversation and exert effort to get to know them more. That's one thing I truly miss about Pinoys and I'm surely glad that I'll be back this December.
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The pride of the Pinoy lies in the musical artistry of the people. Pinoys can elevate any form of music with their unique inherent passion that can overcome the sparest of set conditions.
who said that i was proud to be a pinoy?
this country su*&s big time.
this is a country wherein the VP would jump into the boxing ring and stand there behind
pacman! that is pathetic! every congressman & politician would leave the country to watch a boxing match! would you see bush behind dela hoya or putin behind sharapova?
this is a country wherein the corruption in the BIR and LGU would try to stiffle any businessman's attempt to make a decent living.
this is a country that would not even support a boxer who is starting his career in some smelly gym but would claim credit for his victory when he wins internationally.
this is a country wherein it tries to claim the roots of filipinos who made it abroad but would not even care for the small workers in their own country.
this is a country that would try to save an OFW from hanging in the Middle East but would not care to send a qualified Public Defendant to look into the cases of illegal detention of countless minors in the local jails.
this is a country that expects every government project to have a minimum of 10% in kickbacks to the government official making the award.
this is a country that would have endless debates on TV on corruption scandals and end the session as if nothing happens.
this is a country that claims that the government budget is in deficit but its government officials would spend millions of $ going abroad to attend useless conferences.
do you want more?
That we are fun-loving and incredibly happy people, no matter what fate hurls our way.
I became so aware of how proud I am of our language after 5 months of being away from the Philippines. The mere fact that Filipinos are able to communicate with each other in a common tongue is just amazing to me, especially since the language really gave us (my Filipino companions and I) an identity, a bond, and a sense of belonging that is all on our own.
Nais ko talagang makita ang araw na magiging isang tanyag na wika ang Filipino, hindi lamang sa mga Pinoy, ngunit sa mga dahuyan rin. Nais kong makamtan ang panahon na maraming mga tao ang gusto matutunan ang ating wika sapagkat tunay na ito'y isang wika na napakaganda, at nararapat lamang hangaan. =) Napakayaman ng wikang ito at – sa aking palagay – hindi ito nabibigayan ng tamang respeto o halaga.
pathetic whiner. what a loser.
In spite of how the Filipino is deemed by many nowadays, yes, I AM PROUD TO BE A FILIPINO. I am not proud of how some of my countrymen have been conducting themselves, especially some in government. But I love my country and have faith in the Filipino’s strengths, abilities, resilience, and faith in the Almighty. Kahit saan sa mundo, magaling tayo. We are basically a caring people. Our smiles and warmth are genuine. And we are smart and talented.
I realize that because I enjoy the privilege of seeing other countries like Taiwan, Malaysia and Singapore. And I have seen that there is a lot to be proud about being Filipino: Our color, our resilience, our language, and our ability to adapt.
arrovo garci … ok might as well add to your posts.
this is a country that celebrates a religious fiesta by having bikini clad gay men prancing in swimsuits and buying for a beauty contest title.
this is a country that has men with no jobs drinking gin in the middle of the street in mid morning without their shirts on .
this is a country that would spit along the streets not caring that there is someone standing next to them.
this is a country that has government people driving cars with blaring siren and running in and out of traffic as if they own the roads.
this is a country that hides poverty around the international airports by building walls around the shanties.
this is a country that has presidents owning large haciendas that are covered by carp but that they refuse to have it awarded to the tenants.
this is a country that has tenant farmers who keeps on wanting lands inside of hacienda's of presidents when there are vast open fields in the countryside that are idle and no one wants to farm.
this is a country wherein the women (and some men) keep on wanting to become white by using soaps and chemical scrubs up to the point that they look like zombies with peeled skins
will post more later
Pinoys are always so proud of other Pinoys who do well in life and are able to succeed and attain their dreams. I like that we are so acknowledging of the accomplishments of our fellow countrymen.
Many things definitely make me proud to be Pinoy…To begin with, I am proud of Manny Pacquiao, who has recently proven that he is undoubtedly one of the greatest boxers in history. I am proud of our world-class performers such as Lea Salonga and Cecile Licad who have made waves in the global musical scene, demonstrating the excellence of Filipino artistry. I am proud of our doctors, nurses and medical professionals all over the world, caring for the sick with their healing hands. I am proud of our exquisite natural wonders, from the Chocolate Hills and the Hundred Islands to the Tubbataha Reef and the powder-white beaches of Boracay. I am proud of our country’s rich historical heritage as the first democratic republic in Asia. I could go on and on, ad infinitum, because the Philippines is a country of so many gems that make me extremely proud to be Pinoy!
I did my undergrad thesis on the search for the great Filipino film, and limited only to that study, the great Filipino film was theorized as the one that reflected the national identity of the Filipino. I interviewed Filipino artists, activists, writers, and of course, the simple Pinoy on the street. Most of them couldn't give a straight answer. The more pedantic ones argued that we had a damaged culture, that because we were colonized by so many "superior" races, we have become a "hybrid" race that had no identity unique to us, unlike our Asian neighbors.
I never agreed with that view. I do think that every nation has an identity, and while we couldn't define ours in very concrete terms, we have one. And ours is one borne of the very struggle to find that particular identity. The fact that there are Filipinos out there who continuously search for the meaning of being Pinoy makes them, and all of us, Pinoy.
And that is what makes me most proud of being Filipino, that despite everything – being colonized by the Spaniards, bullied by the Japanese, brainwashed by the Americans, and now led by a farcical government – we are still here, we continue to survive. We're survivors – we are resilient, we adapt to change, we still exist. That no matter how many times we've been heckled by other races on TV or in print, we have the courage to unite, fight back, and demand for an apology.
We fight to survive, we exist. Filipinos fight to survive, Filipinos exist — isn't that something to be proud of? You bet it is.
Our tradition and culture make me proud to be pinoy. Filipino is known for being hospitable. We have close family ties. Filipino is very religious, honest, trustworthy and very much particular in cleanliness. Ang pinoy ay magalang, masipag at matiyaga. Kahit anong hirap ng buhay, ang mga pinoy ay nakukuha pa ring ngumiti at maghanap ng paraan upang makaahon sa kahirapan. Yan ang Pinoy! Astig!
2 words: Manny Pacquiao
http://dukeward.blogspot.com/2008/12/what-makes-y…
I am proud to be Pinoy because there is so much opportunity here in the country to do good. People often speak of the ills that beset our nation but I believe that now and here is the best time and place to prove that despite all the wrongs, we can do something right. Heroism is in the little things that we can do.
I heard somewhere that the measure of a man's greatness is not in just how he can die valiantly for a cause, but in how he can live humbly for one.
I am and will be proud of my being Pinoy because I know that the moment we reach that point of stability as a country, I know that I have done my part. My pride will not stem merely from what the past has given me, but from what I myself have done to help.
I'm proud to be a Filipino simply because we are a very creative group of people ( :
I'm proud to be Pinoy. The pride is about a sense of identity and culture, not about how politics and inefficient economic systems make our country the place we live in right now. Every country has its own quirks, and those who want to be citizens of those countries can take that direction if they want. That doesn't erase your Pinoy-ness. It just changes your passport.
As a grad student in Australia I had absolutely NO family, but I made lots of friends in three years. Pinoy friends whom I met online before I landed in Sydney, who met me at the airport, who helped set me up with a place to live in Canberra and Melbourne, who called in every other weekend inviting me to dine with them somewhere. They didn't have to do this; they just did it out of the goodness of their hearts and because they missed home and needed other Pinoys to connect with. I was surprised and very pleased that my friends there bothered to teach their children good manners, to say "po" and "opo" and to show respect to others. Who else do they have to laugh about Pinoy "sound-alike" humor with? We've banded enough together for the food alone. I've danced with them and sung karaoke with them and let me tell you, we Pinoys are really good at that. I've travelled around enough to know that everywhere around the world where there are Pinoys there is a feeling of community, of home and hearth. Of family.
There are Pinoys abroad whose occupations some may look down on, but who do a lot of hard work and try to set up businesses here with foreign capital from their partners. When I was a retail manager we would have Japan-based entertainers who would bring their entire families shopping. There's that sense of family again — no matter how hard or demeaning your job is you take care of your own, and as long as you don't commit crimes doing that, nobody can say bad things about you. That you can't sneer at.
One day when my job application papers and my permanent residency papers were being processed I went to St. Paul's in Melbourne to pray about a decision to to make about where I wanted to be for the rest of my life. My friends kept asking me if I'd met a foreigner to marry, as if that was a Pinoy's end-goal, to be someone else, somewhere else. Filipinos are citizens of the world, it seems. But the farther I took the cosmopolitan girl in me away from Manila, the more Pinay I became. All the time I get mistaken for being every nationality but Filipino because of the way I look and the way I speak, so the itch to tell people where I come from really needed to be scratched.
When I was suddenly offered an unlikely Manila-based job out of the blue that used everything I ever learned I decided to stay here. There is opportunity in crisis — there are Pinoys who decide to build on their world-class ideas right here. It's not about the money. It's not about being sick of a government where all people seem to want to do is to keep changing the Constitution to suit their whims. I made my choice, to be with my family, friends and other Pinoys. It's not about wanting to be someone else, somewhere else. It's about wanting to be me — 100% PINOY.
What makes you proud to be Pinoy? Resilience. Our resilience. After all our country has gone through, from the Martial Law to EDSA Uno and Dos and Tres; from being the developing country that we were to being the Third World country that we are; from Rosing to Milenyo; from Mt. Pinatubo's eruption to the Cherry Hills landslide to the MV Princess of the Stars tragedy; from a dollar to twenty pesos to a dollar to fifty pesos, we are still here, one nation, one country. The mere fact that Filipinos are striving to survive and are still able to smile and laugh through the darkest hours of their lives, instead of wallowing in misery and helplessness, is something I can be proud of. A family of twelve might be sharing half a kilo of rice and a can of sardines for the whole day, and yet they still survive. A man might have lost his entire family in a typhoon, and yet he moves on. People might be frustrated with the current political situation in the country, and yet in spite of glaring "hokus-pokus", they continue to fight for what they believe is right and just. Why am I proud to be Pinoy? Because we can and we do survive.
im proud to be pinoy because we can still smile despite life's crises, can still laugh despite calamities and be proud eventhough a lot of shameful things have happened to our country. im proud becauase of pacquiao, whatever they're saying, of charisse pempengco and other modern-day heroes. . . im proud of this brown race i belong in. . .
I'm proud to be PINOY because we can stand even if we have the most difficult problem. We are strong and known for our hospitality. We have lots of Filipino talents…Pinoys are known around the world because of our talented kababayan. The most recent pride of our country is the great boxer Manny Paquiao…Viva mga Pinoys!!!!
I am proud to be pinoy because we are overcomers, we can laugh even in our lowest moments and also because of manny pacquiao!
being resellient, patient,persevering and a multi-tasker comprises a true bloodied filipino, and for those qualities im not only proud but also love being a filipino.
im proud to be pinoy because we are a warm, beautiful people….
I am proud to be a Pinoy because of our awesome Musical Talent. The unique Pinoy passion in song and dance can indeed transcend the barest of stages. From the Lea Salongas and Charice Pempengcos to the anonymous Pinoy lounge singers in almost any hotel in the world, the Pinoys shine like no other nationality.
What makes me PROUD to be PINOY? Simple, this: http://img372.imageshack.us/img372/7376/imagineyt…
…having read that, I reckon I just can't imagine a WORLD WITHOUT US PINOYS. CAN YOU?
Many of us believe that the Pinoy is nothing to be proud of. We say, we have a corrupt government, one of the most corrupt in the world in fact. We have had a lot of human rights violations even against common folk in the Philippines for the past years. We have inefficient government services, abusive police and military personnel. Poverty continues to escalate. A lot of our people are losing hope that their life can change for the better. The list may go on and on, and sadly, we FIlipinos do nothing about our situation, and therefore we cannot be proud.
However, we Filipinos forget that we must have a "sense of pride". In other words NATIONALISM. Without it, we will continue to be the sorry FIlipinos that we are today. Because of the absence of this virtue, many of us accept the things the way they are. We continue to be dormant even if the politicos brazenly steal from our pockets. We continue to turn a blind eye on the abuses and the many evils happening in our country today.
We FIlipinos would wonder, "Where would we get our pride from?" There is nothing for us to be proud of! However, our sense of pride has nothing to do with national achievements, economic gains, or Pacquaio's boxing victories. Sense of pride is something much more than that.
Sense of pride must come from the heart. It should be our personal and undying love for our land and the very people living here with us. This personal love must show more concern for our country, and its citizens. We cannot and should not allow our country to suffer any more. "The Filipino is worth dying for." quoted our beloved Ninoy. This should be our motto and inspiration, that should rebuild the "lost pride" in every FIlipino's heart.
Change will always come to people who are willing to make the change. We must revive our sense of NATIONALISM if we ever want our country to move forward.
I am PROUD to be Pinoy.
pinoys brush through every struggles in life with a mere smile and a moment's talk with somebody close to you,ultimately making me so much roud about being a filipino
pinoys are very good in finding last minute solutions to every ordeal and problems that they encounter, never giving up and until finally when it is overcome, always glides through as the winner, proudly being a pinoy
Pls. see my answer at http://maeann66.livejournal.com.Thanks!
I'm proud to be Pinoy because we FIlipinos can laugh at problems and not feel down.
I am proud to be Pinoy because Pinoys have made a difference in this country and abroad. Filipinos have excelled in many fields like nursing, computers and even boxing! GO PINOY!
Filipinos are simple and hospitable people. These humble traits should make the Pinoy proud.
Manny Pacquiao makes me proud to be Pinoy. He is a symbol of hardwork and dedication. Pinoys should follow his example.
There is pride in our nationality because of so many reasons.
My pride in our nationality…
…is in how Filipinos can talk about ideas from the mundane to the innovative, the political and intellectual to the intriguing and engaging. There is a certain thirst to talk about things, whatever the topic may be
…is in how a group of Filipinos create a certain bubble of familiarity and kinship once they get together in a foreign land
…is in how the Filipino tongue can adjust to any language with ease, wherever they are in the world
…is in that once upon a time when the power was within the people
…is in how Filipinos became legends in sports and in the arts, showing the world how our country is gifted with great talent and perseverance that can pave the way for success
…is inhow fellow Filipinos pride is shown in different ways: through three stars and a sun embroidered on apparel and local material made into bracelets, songs of believing in our color and agimat flowing through our bloodstream, love for our nation transcends all forms of expression.
…is in how Filipinos, despite the corruption going on and the hardships encountered, we can still find reasons to smile
(this is also posted at http://aurinanithbole.livejournal.com)
i wpuld always be proud to be a filipino, y? a lot of reasons, for starters we are very much in demand be it in work and being wives to men all over the world. its because we are known for being the warmest, accommodating and very forgiving nature. for that alone we sure are proud to be PINOYS.
I am proud to be Pinoy because our culture is so rich and there are so many things one can keep on discovering about our heritage. Even if others would question our said heritage because it came from foreigners who have come to our country, I believe that we own our heritage because of how we apply what these foreigners taught us and showed us. We gave it our own Filipino twist. And that is one reason, I think, that it's not difficult for us to embrace the globalization that's happening and using it to our advantage.
I am proud to be Pinoy because of our natural wonders. Saan ka pa, kundi dito sa Pilipinas! Also, ang galing ng Pinoy, truly world class! :)
Hi. I posted this on my blog too:
http://louielovesdimsum.blogspot.com/2008/12/nice…
We might fumble toward a solution to our society's many ills but we keep trying to come up with it. Even as those in power continue to disappoint us with selfishness, neglect and downright greed, our faith in God and each other is intact. We remain the hopeful, responsible, reliable, trustworthy and freedom-loving people that Ninoy Aquino, Jose Rizal and Andres Bonifacio died for. This is never more evident abroad, where our women are relied upon to do what most won't: to care for strangers, other people's children and the elderly. Our men toil to rebuild war-torn areas, sail in dangerous waters. All of them battle loneliness to support their families back home. And we find joy in the little things, not the "stuff" that money can buy. I go out into the world with my head held high, knowing that my people truly know how to live.
Hi! Count me in!
I made a post about this contest and my answer is posted in there too: http://earthgambles.blogspot.com/2008/12/win-mole…
I think I'll go specific with my answer here. One thing that makes me proud to be Pinoy is knowing that I came from the same culture that produced the brilliant films of Mike de Leon.
What makes me proud to be Pinoy is the fact that we have a diverse culture, rich history and we are still grounded to our beliefs. Well, I know and I got to admit that we change and evolve with time but no matter what happens, we are still Pinoy. Nothing will ever change that fact.
Pinoys have strong spiritual roots, we know who we are, regardless of what's writen or said about us. When the circumstances of Pinoys are down, it makes us more alert and focused, we are ready for action. Pinoys are wired up for the challenge; we brace ourselves for the performance of our lives.There is an elusive but palpable quality that proclaims our being Pinoys, our identity that differentiates us from other races in the world. We are such a great people because our being Pinoy shines wherever we may be and is defined by how rich and textured the way we live.
Being able to endure and overcome poverty, calamities and all the other hardships makes me proud to be Pinoy! Whenever I watch the news I see stories about people trying to get by despite the economic problems that this country is experiencing and when things get really tough there's always someone else who is willing to lend a helping hand. Walang iwanan sa bayan ni Juan!
saw this post on the main page today.
this is what i hate about filipinos, you have to make it abroad before people here will recognise your talent…
all of the sudden, she has a concert with pop singers here because she made it to the top 24 of AI???
what gives, if you were eliminated, doesn't that mean that you lost?
why is it that losers here in the philippines do not get to have a concert?
this is still colonial mentality of you filipinos.
you do not appreciate what you ahve here until it is validated by other countries!
What makes me proud to be pinoy: We are a country of fighters. Kahit hindi tayo 1st class country, we still are striving to live. Atska humble tayong mga pinoy.
What makes me proud to be Pinoy is being creative, intelligent and resourceful. for example: turning the garbage into electricity using a machine.^_^
Syempre! proud akong pinoy! bakit? dahil karamihan sa mga bagong imbention ay pinoy ang my gawa. and aside from that we very hospitable to everyone, matulungin at masipag. hardworker.
dahil taas noo tayong hinaharap ang problema.. hindi man lahat pero karamihan sa atin.
im proud to be pinoy since birht! people live in philipines are so friendly, helpful and give a helping hand in times of trouble.. not all the times. but their still there to help you.meron man siyang pera o wala ay tutulong padin. ganyan nag pinoy!
i was born in philippines but i grow up in the states. we live there for how many years. we came back to the philippines to stay permanently. what i want to say is the culture and people in the state are very different from filipino. matagal akong nanirahan sa ibang bansa pero nung bumalik kami ng pinas ay ramdam ko pa din ung pag welcome ng mga tao d2 s pinas. ibang-iba.. very thoughtful and helpful. thats why im very proud to be Pinoy!
In being a Filipino, I have so much to be thankful for and proud of!
Our never-say-die attitude which is exemplified in our national athletes such as boxing great Manny “The Pac-Man” Pacquiao and pool guru, Efren “Bata” Reyes;
Our unwavering faith in the goodness and mercy of God, which even Mother Church took notice of;
Our ability to adapt to any given situation – crisis or otherwise – and to any kind of person, regardless of race, color or creed which has made us a Global people;
Our strength of spirit, courage, unwavering passion, and ability to love and forgive unconditionally embodied in our Overseas Filipino Workers;
Our kindness, generosity, humility, friendliness, and our ability to provide comfort and to make anyone feel at ease which makes us the smiling eyes of Asia;
and our indisputable flair, ingenuity and sense of style that can be seen in our world class talents and products that I believe has made us a true Pearl of the Orient.
We are a beautiful people, inside and out.
Mahirap magbigay ng isang sagot lang sa tanong na yan. Ang dami kasing bagay na nagpapataas noo sa akin maging Pinoy.
Ilan na ang:
1) Madaling tayong turuan.
2) Marunong makibagay (mag-adapt) sa kahit anong lugar at kultura.
3) Marunong rumespeto
4) Masiyahin kahit na lugmok sa problema
5) Positbong pag-iisip
6) Malakas at matatag na pananalig
Hindi man tayo 1st class na bansa, ang kabilib bilib sa ating mga pinoy ang lagi tayong lumalaban. Hindi basta-basta sumusuko ang mga Pinoy.
Ang kantang Noypi ng bandang Bamboo ang pinakamagandang buod na maibibigay kong sagot para maisalarawan ang taas noo kong pagiging Pinoy:
Tingnan mo ang iyong palad
Kalyado mong kamay
Sa hirap ng buhay
Sa dami mong problema
Nakuha mo pang ngumiti
Saan ka man naroroon
Wag kang matatakot
Sa baril o patalim
Sa bakas na madilim
Pinoy ako
Buo aking loob
May agimat ang dugo ko
Sinisid ko ang dagat
Nilibot ko ang mundo
Nasa puso ko pala
ang hinahanap kong kulo
Ilang beses na akong muntikang mamatay
Alam ko ang sekreto
kaya’t andito pa’t buhay
Sabi nila may anting-anting ako
Pero di nila alam na Diyos ang dahilan ko
Pinoy ako
Buo aking loob
May agimat ang dugo ko
Pinoy ako
May agimat ang dugo ko
Dinig mo ba ang bulong ng lahi mo
Isigaw mo kapatid ang himig natin
Kung tatanugin mo ako ng isang bagay lang kung anong nagpapataas noo sa akin maging Pinoy ang sagot ko diyan ay: ang pagiging “imperfect” ko. (I’m proud of my imperfections) Hindi kasi perpektong mga nilalang ang mga Pinoy, kita-kitang ito sa problema nating pansarili at sa gobyerno natin. (Kaya nga nabuo ang karater na si Juan tamad, diba?) Pero kahit hindi man perpekto ang lahi ko, duon sa pagkakamali humuhugot ng lakas ang bawat Pinoy. Nagpapakita lang na hindi basta-basta ang pagsuko.
I'm proud to be Pinoy because of our friendly and hospitable nature. It's so easy to befriend and get along with Pinoys.
I would have preferred to answer this question in tagalog, but since this is asked in english I'll respectively answer it likewise. = )
So, what makes me proud to be Pinoy?
I'm proud of our language, tagalog. (And other filipino dialects as well, which I want to learn badly!)
Tagalog, when spoken, is one of the most romantic language I ever heard, and I'm not being bias here! = ) I was in New York a year ago and one of my american colleague complimented when she heard me speaking in tagalog to our co-filipino worker that we sounded so sweet when we talked. The funny thing was in our conversation we were arguing. What I love about our language is it is very defined, unlike others. I can also assume that most of our words sounds romantic because of our Spanish influence. Combine it with our very soft natured filipino voices, you'll get a very sweet sounding conversation. = )
Our language is rich, it tells anyone of our history. From the spanish words we got from the Spaniards to american words we got from the Americans. Our language is diverse, but we still got some words that are originally ours. The diversity only shows how colorful Pinoy culture and history is! = )
What makes me proud to be Pinoy is living in a country of fighters.
One of the readers here commented that our country sucks big time. He got a point on our country being a weak one. Our country is very badly blemished with problems and sinking economy, but what makes me still proud of our financially poor country is we never say never.
Just think about 3 countries that invaded us in our past. If we aren't fighters then we couldn't have not escaped in the hands of those foreigners. Philippines wouldn't have existed in the world.
I'm proud to be a Pinoy because we are a humble country, we have an undying passion and optimism amidst suffering, we have a faith that fuels us to keep on going.
I'm proud to be Pinoy because I have millions of reason to be proud. From our environment, to physical to spiritually beauty, pinoy's will never run out of those.
Being a Pinoy is actually an honor because I'm living in a country of fighters. Because in our world today nobody can ever survive if you are a weakling, You have to fight to survive!
hello there! posted my answer to the question in my blog: http://funkysoul.blogspot.com.thanks!