SIDHI: Tatak UPD NSTP | Citizenship Training | Atty. Alex Lacson

Summary

The speaker, a lawyer and writer, shares his journey of deciding to stay in the Philippines during the Asian financial crisis. He emphasizes the importance of good citizenship and small acts of patriotism to build a prosperous nation. His book, '12 Little Things Every Filipino Can Do to Help Our Country,' offers practical ways for Filipinos to contribute to national progress. The speaker suggests these acts as a core principle of the National Service Training Program (NSTP) to foster patriotism and discipline among youth.

Takeaways

• 🎓 The speaker is a lawyer by profession, a graduate of the U.P. College of Law, and has participated in a summer program at Harvard University.
• 🌍 He served as a legal consultant for the United Nations Development Program in the Philippines and is currently a co-founder and partner of a law firm.
• ✍️ His first passion is writing, and he has authored a book titled '12 Little Things Every Filipino Can Do to Help Our Country'.
• 🌱 The book was inspired by the Asian financial crisis of 2000, which led to many Filipinos migrating abroad, including two of the speaker's brothers.
• 🏆 The book became a national bestseller and led to numerous speaking invitations, awards, and even a Senate run invitation.
• 🤔 The speaker believes in four principles: good citizenship, everyone being part of the solution, the impact of small acts of patriotism, and the need to become world-class citizens to build a world-class country.
• 🚦 The book suggests 12 simple yet effective actions Filipinos can take, such as following traffic rules and supporting local products, to contribute positively to the nation.
• 🌐 The speaker emphasizes the importance of these small acts of patriotism in the context of the National Service Training Program (NSTP), particularly for R.O.T.C., L.T.S., and C.W.T.S.
• 📚 He proposes projects and classroom activities for NSTP classes to engage with the principles of the book, such as adopting a public high school and promoting local products.
• 🌟 The speaker concludes by encouraging Filipinos to perform small acts of patriotism daily, not for political leaders but for the country and its people, with the goal of building a prosperous Philippines.

Q & A

What is the profession of the speaker?

The speaker is a lawyer by profession and a graduate of the U.P. College of Law in Diliman.

What additional educational experience did the speaker have?

The speaker attended a summer program for lawyers at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA.

What was the speaker's role in the United Nations?

The speaker served as a legal consultant for the United Nations Development Program in the Philippines.

What is the name of the law firm the speaker co-founded?

The speaker is a co-founder and partner of a Malcolm Law Firm in Ortigas.

Why did the speaker decide to become a writer of books for the Philippines?

The speaker decided to become a writer to help develop a prosperous Philippines for their children and the Filipino people.

What was the title of the speaker's first book?

The title of the speaker's first book is '12 Little Things Every Filipino Can Do to Help Our Country'.

What was the Asian financial crisis' impact on the speaker's decision to write the book?

The Asian financial crisis led to many Filipinos migrating abroad, including two of the speaker's brothers, which inspired the speaker to stay in the Philippines and contribute to the country through writing.

What is the main message of the book '12 Little Things Every Filipino Can Do to Help Our Country'?

The main message is that every Filipino can contribute to the nation's development through small acts of patriotism and love for the country.

What are the four principles that the speaker believes in regarding the book?

The four principles are: good citizenship is key to nation-building, every Filipino is part of the solution, small acts of patriotism are significant, and becoming world-class citizens is a prerequisite to building a world-class country.

What is the first 'little thing' the speaker suggests in the book to help the Philippines?

The first 'little thing' is to follow traffic rules, which is considered a basic form of national discipline.

How does the speaker relate the concept of small acts of patriotism to the NSTP program?

The speaker suggests that the principle of small acts of patriotism can be a core principle of the NSTP program, helping to teach and practice patriotism effectively among Filipino youth.

Outlines

00:00

🎓 My Legal Background and Passion for Writing

The speaker introduces himself as a lawyer, a graduate of the U.P. College of Law, with further legal education from Harvard University. He has served as a legal consultant for the United Nations in the Philippines and co-founded a law firm. Despite his legal career, his true passion lies in writing books that contribute to the country's development. He reflects on the impact of the 2000 Asian financial crisis, which led many Filipinos, including his brothers, to migrate abroad. After considering the option to migrate himself, he ultimately chose to stay in the Philippines and find a way to contribute to its future.

05:01

📚 The Success and Purpose Behind '12 Little Things'

The speaker shares how he turned his passion for writing into action by authoring his first book, '12 Little Things Every Filipino Can Do to Help Our Country,' published in 2005. He highlights the book’s success, which led to numerous speaking engagements and national recognition, including awards and an invitation to run for public office. He attributes the book’s popularity to the Filipino people's deep love for their country and desire to contribute positively.

10:01

🇵🇭 The Four Principles of Patriotism and Nation Building

The speaker outlines four core principles that inspired him to write his book: good citizenship is essential for national development, every Filipino plays a part in solving the country's problems, small acts of patriotism have significant impact, and building a world-class Philippines requires Filipinos to first become world-class citizens. He stresses that these principles are foundational for creating a better future for the country.

15:04

🚦 Small Acts of Patriotism: Everyday Contributions

The speaker delves into some of the 12 little things Filipinos can do to demonstrate love for their country. These include following traffic rules, asking for official receipts to support tax collection, buying locally made products, speaking positively about the country, and respecting public servants. Each action, while seemingly small, is a step toward fostering national discipline and progress.

20:04

🌍 Environmental and Community Responsibility

Further expanding on the 12 little things, the speaker emphasizes environmental care through recycling and conserving resources, supporting one’s church, voting responsibly in elections, and paying employees fairly. He also advocates for adopting scholars to help reduce the number of out-of-school youth, stressing that such acts of community support contribute to building a stronger nation.

25:06

👨‍👩‍👧 Raising a Generation of Patriots

The speaker underscores the importance of parents instilling love for the country in their children, as today's youth are tomorrow's citizens and leaders. He reflects on how adopting the 12 little things in daily life can lead to a transformative impact, creating disciplined, patriotic, and world-class citizens who will shape the future of the Philippines.

🏫 Integrating Patriotism into NSTP Programs

The speaker suggests incorporating the principles of small acts of patriotism into the National Service Training Program (NSTP), particularly for ROTC, LTS, and CWTS. He believes that these small, everyday acts can help teach patriotism in a tangible way, making the concept more relatable and actionable for Filipino youth, especially in the context of nation-building.

📸 Suggested NSTP Projects for Students

To encourage students to practice patriotism, the speaker suggests various NSTP projects. These include adopting a public high school to teach the 12 little things, designing social media awareness campaigns, organizing photo exhibits, and promoting locally made products. These projects aim to engage students in acts of patriotism while contributing to their communities.

📓 Suggested Classroom Activities on Patriotism

The speaker proposes classroom activities to deepen students' understanding of patriotism. These include writing essays on the power of small acts, discussing the 12 little things, documenting personal acts of patriotism, and identifying ways to replace imported products with locally made alternatives. These activities are designed to make patriotism a personal and practical part of students' lives.

🌏 Learning from Other Nations

The speaker encourages students to study how countries like Japan and Germany practice patriotism through small acts, and what lessons the Philippines can learn from them. He stresses that these nations have successfully embedded patriotism into daily life, resulting in disciplined and prosperous societies.

📢 Promoting Small Acts of Patriotism to Others

Students are encouraged to promote the 12 little things among their relatives and friends, spreading the message of small acts of patriotism. The speaker believes that by promoting these ideas, more Filipinos will be inspired to contribute positively to the country’s development.

✍️ Making a Personal Pledge for the Philippines

As a final classroom activity, the speaker suggests having students make a personal pledge to commit to small acts of patriotism. This pledge is meant to foster a lifelong habit of contributing to the nation's growth, reinforcing the idea that small daily actions can lead to significant progress for the Philippines.

💡 Good Citizenship as a Key to National Progress

The speaker reflects on how countries like South Korea, Singapore, and China, which were once poorer than the Philippines, became prosperous through good leadership and good citizenship. He emphasizes that while leadership is crucial, the discipline and patriotism of citizens are equally important for national progress.

🏅 Building a World-Class Philippines through Discipline

The speaker concludes by urging Filipinos to discipline themselves and become world-class citizens. He asserts that by embracing small acts of patriotism and love for the country, Filipinos can build a prosperous, world-class Philippines, fulfilling the potential of the nation and its people.

Keywords

💡Citizenship

Citizenship in the context of the video refers to the responsibilities, rights, and duties of individuals in a country. It is a core theme as the speaker emphasizes the importance of good citizenship for nation-building and progress. The speaker believes that every Filipino, regardless of location, has a part to play in the solution to the country's challenges, highlighting that citizenship is not just a legal status but an active role in societal development.

💡Patriotism

Patriotism is defined as love for one's country and the willingness to support it, especially in times of conflict. In the video, the speaker discusses 'small acts of patriotism' as a means for individuals to express their love for the Philippines. These acts are presented as tangible ways to contribute positively to the nation, such as following traffic rules and supporting local products, which collectively can lead to significant national progress.

💡Nation Building

Nation building is the process of creating a unified national identity and fostering a sense of belonging among citizens. The video underscores the idea that every citizen's contribution, no matter how small, is vital for the development and prosperity of the Philippines. The speaker's advocacy for good citizenship and patriotism is rooted in the belief that these values are foundational to effective nation building.

💡Discipline

Discipline, as used in the video, refers to self-control and orderliness, which the speaker sees as essential for personal and national development. The speaker suggests that a culture of discipline is necessary for the Philippines to progress, with examples such as following traffic rules being a basic form of national discipline that can lead to broader societal improvements.

💡World-Class Citizens

The concept of 'world-class citizens' in the video implies citizens who exhibit high standards of behavior, ethics, and contribution to society, comparable to those in developed nations. The speaker argues that before the Philippines can become a world-class country, its citizens must first aspire to be world-class in their conduct and contributions, setting a high bar for personal and collective achievement.

💡Small Acts

Small acts, as discussed in the video, are individual behaviors or actions that may seem minor but collectively contribute to significant societal change. The speaker provides a list of '12 little things' that Filipinos can do, such as paying taxes properly and supporting local products, which when practiced widely, can lead to a more prosperous and developed nation.

💡Good Governance

Good governance is the cornerstone of effective leadership and is mentioned in the video as a key part of the solution for the Philippines' progress. The speaker suggests that while good governance is necessary, it is equally important for citizens to practice good citizenship and patriotism through small acts to complement the efforts of the government.

💡Economic Development

Economic development in the video is linked to the broader goal of creating a prosperous Philippines. The speaker mentions the importance of supporting local industries and paying taxes as ways to boost the economy. These small acts are seen as contributing to higher tax collections, which can then be used for public services and infrastructure, driving economic growth.

💡Social Responsibility

Social responsibility is the obligation of individuals to contribute to the well-being of society. In the context of the video, the speaker encourages Filipinos to take on social responsibilities through small acts of patriotism, such as respecting public servants and participating in environmental conservation. These actions are portrayed as a way to foster a sense of community and shared commitment to the nation's progress.

💡Youth Empowerment

Youth empowerment is the process of enabling young people to realize their potential and contribute to society. The video emphasizes the importance of instilling patriotism and discipline in the youth through education and practical examples. The speaker suggests that by teaching and practicing small acts of patriotism, the youth can be empowered to become future leaders and responsible citizens, shaping a better Philippines.

Highlights

The speaker is a lawyer and graduate of the U.P. College of Law, with a summer program at Harvard University.

Served as a legal consultant for the United Nations Development Program in the Philippines.

Co-founder and partner of a law firm, with a passion for writing books for the country.

Motivation behind writing the book '12 Little Things Every Filipino Can Do' was the Asian financial crisis of 2000.

The book became a national bestseller and led to numerous speaking invitations.

Received the Good Filipino Good Citizen Award in 2009 for contributions to the country.

The book's success is attributed to the love of the Filipino people for their country.

Four principles behind the book: Good citizenship, being part of the solution, small acts of patriotism, and becoming world-class citizens.

The first of the 12 little things is following traffic rules to develop national discipline.

Asking for official receipts helps prevent tax evasion and supports government funding for public services.

Buying local products supports the Filipino economy and creates jobs.

Speaking positively about the country and its people builds the Filipino brand.

Respecting traffic officers and public servants encourages them to perform their duties well.

Segregating waste, recycling, and conserving resources helps maintain a clean and sustainable environment.

Supporting the local church demonstrates love for the community and contributes to social services.

Participating in elections and voting for leaders is a solemn duty that affects the country's future.

Paying employees well contributes to ending poverty and building a prosperous nation.

Paying taxes is essential for funding public services and maintaining the government.

Adopting a scholar or a poor child provides education and invests in the country's future.

Being a good parent and teaching children patriotism shapes future citizens and leaders.

The speaker suggests projects and classroom activities for NSTP to promote small acts of patriotism.

Emphasizing the importance of good citizenship and small acts of patriotism for the country's progress.

The potential for the Philippines to become a world-class country through disciplined and patriotic citizens.

Transcripts

i am a lawyer by profession i am a

graduate of the u.p college of law in

diliman

i have also taken a

summer program for lawyers at harvard

university in cambridge massachusetts

usa

i have also served as a legal consultant

of the united nations of the united

nations development program in the

philippines for a number of years

i am currently a co-founder and partner

of a malcolm law firm in ortega's

passing city

but while i am a lawyer by profession my

first passion is writing books for the

country

and uh i would like to share with you

briefly

um why i wrote my first book

12 little things every filipino can do

to help our country

and why i decided to become a writer of

books for our country

22 years ago in the year 2000

there was an asian financial crisis that

crippled many countries

in asia including the philippines

and

and because of that crisis

many filipinos

some friends classmates and

relatives

decided to migrate to the us or canada

or even europe

among them were two of my brothers

[Music]

they

sold everything that they had in the

philippines and decided to migrate

my older brother migrated to the us and

together with his family and my youngest

brother migrated to canada

after i brought my

brother and his family to the airport

i

was also thinking

of migrating

abroad i was tempted

so for almost one year

i was thinking about

and uh but after one year of thinking

about it

i decided to

stay in the philippines and

live my life in the country where god

planted me along with the members of my

family

but while i decided to stay in the

country

there was this question that haunted me

20 years later

20 years later uh

hindi guru manda and sid washington's

athena

so

i also wanted a develop in a prosperous

philippines for my children and for the

filipino people

so i went into reflection

and i asked myself

what could i do to help our country

and uh at upon reflection i realized

that i have always been a writer

i was a writer when i was in high school

i became a newspaper columnist right

after i became a lawyer

and i also became an editor-in-chief of

a lawyer's magazine

and i told myself that

maybe this is the small talent that god

gave me and so i decided to use that

small talent

in

writing books for the country it was

really then that i decided to become

a writer

for books for our country and i would

like to share with you the first book

that uh i wrote

it was entitled 12 little things every

filipino can do to help our country i

started writing that in the year 2004

and i published it in 2005.

uh to my pleasant surprise ascension

it became an instant national bestseller

again i apologize in saying that but i

really believe that it is part of the

story

of this book

the book became a massive success

on its its first year of publication i

received more than 300 speaking

invitations from

many of the biggest organizations in the

country

they invited me to share the message of

the book

and in the next five years i

have received almost

100 to 200 speaking invitations every

year

and because of the book i

was awarded the

good good filipino good citizen

award by the edsa people power

commission in 2009

and uh and because of the book i was

invited by former president

uh

benigno a simion

aquino to run for the senate in 2010 all

because of that

but again my apologies for saying that

but i really believe that there is a

lesson why

that book became a massive success

and i would like to believe that

it is absolutely the love of the

filipino people

i realize that there are so many

filipinos out there who love our country

and they want to do something

and when they

learned about this book 12 little things

every filipino country helped our

country they were just excited

to get a copy and read

and the gusto

so

let me now share with you the four

principles why

that i believe in why i wrote the book

so at least the title of my talk is

small acts of patriotism small acts of

love for our country this is based on

the book that uh i've written 12 little

things every filipino can do to help our

country now i would like to share with

you

the four principles that i deeply

believe in why i wrote the book

and the first principle is

good citizenship is one of the key parts

of the solution that we seek for country

to develop and progress

good citizenship

what we as a people

contribute in nation building the second

principle

we are all part of the solution

every filipino wherever he or she is in

our archipelago or in the world is part

of the answer to the many questions and

problems in our country

the third principle

of small acts of patriotism are actually

big

in building nation prosperous and great

the fourth principle

is a world-class philippines

but as a people we must first learn how

to discipline ourselves to become

world-class citizens before we can build

a world-class country so i really

believe it is a prerequisite before we

can build a world-class country we must

first become

a world-class citizen

so let me now share with you

some of the little things in the book

as i mentioned a while ago

the book is about small acts of

patriotism small acts of love for our

country

that every filipino can do wherever he

or she is in our country or in the world

it is about how we can

become a good citizen or how we can

become a good filipino

so the first little thing in the book is

follow traffic rules

why is this the first little thing

because traffic rules are the most basic

of our laws in the country if we learn

to follow them

it could be the lowest form of national

discipline that we can develop as a

people

so perhaps this is a good start for us

i believe that the culture of discipline

is crucial for our country to progress

and develop

the second little thing is

always ask for an official receipt

whenever you buy anything or pay for

anything

uh whenever we ask for an or there is a

record or of that sale transaction that

you made

this record of sales transaction would

force the businesses

to pay their taxes properly and would

lead to higher tax collections for the

government which means that there will

be

more funds for government for public

schools public hospitals for small

farmers among others now thus by merely

asking for an or it prevents companies

or businesses from cheating on the

government

second third little thing my local

philippines

whenever we buy locally produced goods

we help create jobs for the filipinos we

support our economy not the economy of

other countries buying filipino means

supporting the filipino people

the important little thing

is speak positively about the filipino

about ourselves and the country

words have power

the words that we use can build or

destroy our country the filipino inmates

and the filipino brand

every filipino is an ambassador of our

country every fibo is a builder of the

filipino inmates and the filipino brand

the next little thing the fifth little

thing is respect your traffic officer

policeman and other public servant

when we respect a traffic officer or

policeman it honors and dignifies

the traffic officer or policeman it

compels him to do his job well and

because of the risk because respect

honors and dignifies any person it

motivates him to perform his job well

so it is respect is important especially

among our public servants

the sixth little thing is and the three

segregate recycled conserve

philippines is not only our country

it is

our home as a people it is the home of

the filipino people so we should do our

best to make it clean and beautiful and

sustainable

the seventh little thing is support your

church i believe that every church our

performs works for the people for the

community and for god

so whenever we help our church we

actually show our love for our neighbor

for community

for country and for god

the eighth little thing is

putting elections

do your solemn duty

when we elect leaders during elections

we elect leaders not only for the

country we elect leaders for our family

for our relatives not for ourselves

so it is important that we should elect

leaders

correctly and properly

the ninth little thing

ever pay your employees well

every company must try to address and

end poverty with within its own backyard

every company must create prosperity not

only for its owners but also to all its

employees

blessings must be shared it builds

families it builds a nation

it is what builds our public schools our

public hospitals our roads our bridges

and many other stuff it is what pays our

teachers our soldiers

and other public servants so taxes

actually

uh

are the ones that keep our government

intact

the eleventh little thing

um adopt a scholar or a poor child

uh as your own there are more than five

million out of school youth in the

country every family who can afford

should adopt at least one poor child as

a scholar

there are actually 23 million families

in our country if you can convince five

million families who can afford each one

adopting one scholar those five million

out of school youth in our country could

be sent back to school

investing in our youth is investing in

our future

in the country

and the 12th little thing

i felt of a good parent

teach your kids to love our country and

to follow them

a child of today is the citizen and

leader of tomorrow

parents are the moulders and teachers of

future citizens and leaders of our

country

if you plant seeds of patriotism in the

hearts and minds of our youth today they

would become giant patriots of our

country someday

so those are the twelve little things uh

every philippine

can do to help our country

again as i mentioned a while ago if we

learned to become world-class citizens

our philippines could become a

world-class some world-class country

someday

for our country to become a world class

for our philippines to become a

world-class country we must first learn

to discipline ourselves to become

world-class citizens

the question of

these 12 little things are titled

little things

but they are actually not little nor

small

each of these little things requires

sacrifice discipline

love for others and love for our country

if we do these 12 little things and

adopt them as part of our habit

there it there is going to be a radical

transformation that will happen to us we

would become good filipinos good human

beings and world-class citizens

now the question um

how how is this principle of small acts

of patriotism or love for country as

exemplified by these 12 little things

related to nstp particularly to rotc lts

and

cwts

nstp aims to inculcate patriotism

to all filipino youth

it aims to teach and train all filipino

youth to become

good filipinos to become good citizens

to become patriotic members of our

society

but patriotism is such a big word

uh broad and intangible it is difficult

to teach

so how can we teach

patriotism in an effective manner

how to practice or live out patriotism

in our daily life as citizens is

important

but it is difficult to teach

the principle of small acts of

patriotism or small acts of love for our

country as exemplified by these 12

little things

could be one of the best ways in

teaching and practicing patriotism every

day by every citizen by every filipino

wherever they are in our archipelago or

in the world

these small acts of patriotism would

definitely be a good material

if not crucial additional material for

all rotc students they would also be

good and important learning material

for all lts students especially those

who are teaching other youth in public

high schools

the principle of small acts of

patriotism

should also be taught should also be

brought in thought to the members of

communities under the cwts program

as we need every filipino wherever he or

she is in our country to do his or her

share in nation building or building

our country

these small acts of patriotism are

bite-sized by tradition

something that every filipino can do on

his own wherever he may find himself in

every single day

emilio hasinto one of our country's

national heroes said the prosperity of a

nation depends upon the people

themselves that's what he said

benjamin franklin one of the founding

fathers of america said that the habits

of our people could determine the

destiny of our nation

the habits of our people could determine

the destiny of our nation

and that's what we hope to see in our

country for every filipino to perform

small acts of patriotism small acts of

love for our country

not only as a one-time or single act but

as a way of habit

every day that's what we hope to see

from people

uh in our country

and if that happens

our country would be on our way to

genuine progress and development

i believe that this principle of small

acts of patriotism should be embraced as

one of the core principles of nstp in

teaching and practicing patriotism in

the most effective manner

through this principle of small acts of

patriotism our filipino youth could

become

one of the best youths in the world one

of the most patriotic

one of the most disciplined one of the

most sacrificing for the greater good of

society perhaps even better than the

youths in other countries like japan

singapore china or germany

through this principle of small acts of

patriotism

there is hope that we can someday

raise a great generation of filipino

youth and filipino citizens

who would become world-class citizens

who will build for us

the philippines of our dreams our dream

philippines

now let me go to the suggested um

projects

for

possible nsdp projects

the class can adopt a public high school

and dates to all grade 10 students of

that public high school the idea of

small acts of patriotism focusing on

these 12 little things

second project

last can design an awareness campaign

program in social media or in the

traditional media

on the idea of small acts of patriotism

focusing on the 12 little things so

once the class have actually made this

awareness campaign program in social

media then the members of the class can

promote this on their own

in their respective social media

platforms

third

class can also

hold a photo art exhibit of how the

members of the class practice or leave

out the 12 little things during the

semester

while taking this course and they can

display this

in the lobby of the building

uh

in a major building in

in in campus

very class can also make list locally

markets and products and promote them

either in social media and in dry media

so um this would encourage other

filipinos

to

support and buy

locally made

goods and products

fifth

uh the class could also make a list of

things an individual person can do in

helping address the climate crisis

and promote them

i i included this because uh the climate

crisis is such a global crisis that we

face

uh as a humanity today and in fact the

united nations has warned us of the

the severity of this climate crisis

lgo that uh that they prefer

seven

class can also a scholar

for one year so they can contribute

uh

unila or

and they can support one scholar

for one year this is going to change the

life of that scholar

and

so these are the

seven requested nstp projects for the

class

now um

let's go to suggested classroom

activities

the first

one that i suggest is uh

the members of the class can

write a personal essay on the power of

little things or small acts of

patriotism

i wanted this because um

this would depend

the

belief of every student on the power of

the little things or small acts of paid

design

so um i hope they would do this an essay

where they can really reflect on the

power of little things in their lives or

around them

second

um i would encourage the class to read

study and discuss its of the twelve

little things in the book

and uh

and uh and thoroughly discuss it and i

think this would

by by studying and discussing it it

would depend their understanding of the

twelve little things

then now after they have discussed um

some of those 12 little things

the third possible classroom activity

that they can do is for each

member of the class

to come up with an essay

on how they can practice and leave out

the idea of small acts of patriotism

focusing on the 12 little things every

day

so

uh each one should come up with a plan a

personal plan on how to live out eight

of these 12 little things

and the fourth

is a follow through follow-through

which is um

while they practice and leave out eights

of the twelve little things

every day

uh it would be good if they can document

in a personal diary how they live out so

they can actually picture themselves or

take a picture of themselves why they do

it

and uh put it in a personal diary and a

personal diary could be

read or could be checked could be

submitted to the teacher by the end or

for every month no

for that matter

and uh

the fifth uh suggested classroom

activity is

i would encourage the members of the

class to make a personal list

of the important items that they use at

home

that they can replace

so i hope bawa desaguenito now

identifying my important goods that you

use at home

and try to find

a replacement

that is locally produced

so that's the fifth

the sixth suggested classroom activity

is

i would encourage uh each member of the

class to do a personal campaign in

social media

uh about the little things that uh

uh

of those twelve little things that they

like especially i would encourage them

to do a personal

campaign in social media

i also would like to suggest a

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a report and a discussion on

how the japanese the germans leave out

the idea of small acts of patriotism and

what lessons we can learn from them

i specifically

listed

the japanese the germans because they

are among

the top peoples in the world who really

practice and leave out

this idea of small acts of patriotism

the japanese are very good at it but

they have almost perfected the idea of

picture design and they they leave it

out every day

small acts of patriotism the germans

are the counterpart of the japanese in

europe

so

it would be good if you can study this

and how did it do it and what lessons we

can learn from them and number eight

we can also i would also encourage each

member of the class

to make a report on how

they attempted or they convinced their

relatives and friends on the idea of

small acts of patriotism focusing on the

12 little things

so and that is on the promotion right

and finally

uh towards the end of the class maybe

and lastly class

it would encourage the teacher

to

ask

all members of the class to make a

personal pledge to be a good philippine

to perform small acts of patriotism

spotlights of love our country

and hopefully focusing on the 12

little things

now by way of ending

let me say that

60 years ago south korea was a very poor

country

90 of its people

were extremely poor

it was even called

the impossible country by many foreign

journalists 60 years ago singapore was

also a poor and backward country

so was china

six years ago philippines was much

better than singapore south korea and

china

pero tignano possible

good leadership is a key part of the

solution there's no question about that

radical reforms in our government

and in the world economic and political

systems

are also part

of the of the solution

but let us not forget that good

citizenship is also a crucial part of

the solution that we seek

in our country for our country to

progress and to develop

we can do small acts or when we whenever

we do small acts

of love our country spoil acts of

patriotism

we do it for our country we don't do it

for our political leaders

we don't do it for whoever is sitting in

malacanang

we do it for family and we do it for the

filipino people

the filipino is not a second class

citizen

not to any person not to any nationality

in the world

if other peoples were able to build

prosperous countries for themselves

to build and develop and prosperous

philippines for our families and for

ourselves

we have all the skills in the talents to

succeed as a nation

we have all the essentials we need to

succeed as a nation

but first let us discipline ourselves to

become world-class citizens

so we could build a world-class

philippines

salamat

you