tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11987503.post112932630302860976..comments2023-09-28T05:38:56.877-07:00Comments on THE FILIPINO MIND: Reflections of a Filipino (Jose Rizal) Bert M. Dronahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06864941770380173324noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11987503.post-2561435384345495432017-11-26T04:19:18.479-08:002017-11-26T04:19:18.479-08:00Hi, I'm a student studying Rizal. Do you know ...Hi, I'm a student studying Rizal. Do you know where and when this essay was published during Rizal's time or if it was published at all till JRCC did so?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11987503.post-1130591965541382372005-10-29T06:19:00.000-07:002005-10-29T06:19:00.000-07:00Hello Naime, Your observations are correct. In bri...Hello Naime,<BR/> <BR/>Your observations are correct. In brief, we Filipinos are essentially of a "herd mentality," and highly influenced by the church hierarchy, include the non-Catholic ones. It is sad, unfortunate and thus disastrous for us to have no nationalism or patriotism; the only paramount concern is simply ourselves/family, to which we may include the extended family of kins and the "kumares/kumpadres." <BR/> <BR/>The fact that our 1896 nationalist revolution was not completed when the Americans intervened and occupied the country for 50 years subtly but effectively and practically destroyed our nationalist sentiments in the long-run, to the present time.<BR/> <BR/>It saddens and angers me that Filipino nationalism has practically died while our Asian neighbors have strengthened theirs.Bert M. Dronahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06864941770380173324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11987503.post-1130590774969127782005-10-29T05:59:00.000-07:002005-10-29T05:59:00.000-07:00You know what i found in the politic of this contr...You know what i found in the politic of this contry? <BR/><BR/>There are too many hands in the politics..relgious and goverment leaders want to ran the government..Why are<BR/>the Bishops on the streets ralling against government..they are out of place..their duty is to<BR/>take care of souls and morality of the people..<BR/><BR/>Philippine politics i find it so funny..may be people who are concern are funny too. Look like there is no seriouness and direction. <BR/><BR/>To tell you the truth..you government is also<BR/>manipulated or sided by catholics and all kinds of relgions...becuase you are a christian nation as you<BR/>are always proud of.. Edsa one and two was not a polictical rally or demands it was strong a religious<BR/>thing...i was there and i felt that deeply..i was among the catholic goup.. siding to demand for freedom from Marcos and even that of Erap on corruption..all<BR/>kinds of catholic institutions and groups were in Edsa..can you imagine that? Tell me is that polictics of Religious activity demanding for the defend of<BR/>morality in this country..<BR/><BR/>The catholic and other relgions groups were those who demanede that Cory Aquino to be the president and it was instoled by the catholic leader Cardinal Sin...and the same is with Arroyo present president..was<BR/>instoled by the same person.. correct me if iam wrong.<BR/><BR/><BR/>I pity poor people now on the streets demanding the<BR/>regnition of Arroyo ( GMA)..i believe they felt that<BR/>they were not fairly treated by their leaders..whom they thmeselves have elected.. What is catholic leaders doing now..? they seat back and relax in their<BR/>kindom and palace while their sheep wander away in the<BR/>streets. Only few who wanted to join in the rally<BR/>because they see something wrong in the Government<BR/>when the Presendent imposse law (464)on rallist which<BR/>look agains the human right and right of expression .<BR/><BR/>Arroyo will never step down..because many filipinos<BR/>still suport her...she has a very important relationship with USA and USA is supporting her..Many<BR/>Catholic leadesrs are suporting and are in favor of her...even she cheated she cant be..turned dow.. <BR/><BR/>She cant just leave her power she.She is fully suported by<BR/>her suporters and even in the palace.<BR/><BR/>You should rethink carefully as a nation...to know where you are wrong...just like what you are dong<BR/>right now as you are writing this articls.. i hope other citizens too read your article... Istead of<BR/>flying to others contries looking for jobs and find riches why not work as a nation to develop<BR/>economically and socially?..<BR/><BR/><BR/>You are fully christians..how come your leaders ran away with money....? instead develop and trengthen economically and reatain people in their nation....Just like what i told you before...Japan is<BR/>trong in economic because with have a strong sense<BR/>national identiy...we work hard...with great<BR/>discipline and seriousness...and we are good people<BR/>even not all are Christians like you do..<BR/><BR/>Every filipino should feel responsible...be a true christian<BR/>by action and so much in words and not just merely a christian..<BR/><BR/><BR/>Thanks Sir<BR/>for your time..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com