Nationalism and Citizenship in the Age of Globalization was the title of Prof. Raymond Quilop's Lecture.
He first pointed out the difference of Nationalism and Citizenship.
Citizenship: In the form of paper e.g. passport, birth certificate etc.
Nationalism? Definitely much more important, especially in the context of the globalized world. Forces of globalization enhances or diminishes sense of NATIONALISM.
He then conceptualize the word Nationalism. This is where nation and states comes in.
He said that nation and state when combined forms the nation state which is the political and social unit around the world this time.
State is the external manifestation of the government; its an abstract concept. On the other hand, nation is the imagined political community.
State?Mahirap patayin!
Government? Madaling Palitan!
In the Philippines, it was very unfortunate of us since State was first established. Hence, the sense of being a Filipino has been imposed outside. We didn't chose to be a "Filipino".
That's why symbols are important! It attempts to homogenized Philippine Society. These are imposed and cultivated by the government so as to enhance the feeling of nationalism.
But national symbol practically fail to evoke the sense of nationalism.
"Naiiyak ka ba kapag naririnig mo ang Lupang Hinirang?"
"Hindi porke't nagtatagalog ka ay Pilipino ka na."
What does this exactly mean? Nationalism comes inside of us. It's not what we see externally but what deep inside our hearts. We just feel it like faith, a very powerful sentiment.
National Symbols? For me they are not effective. I don't feel patriotic every time I eat mangga or when I grill a bangus.
We should start loving our country! Instead of thinking where to migrate after college graduation, we should instead devote our time of giving service to our countrymen.
"Kung ano ang kinuha sa Bayan, ibalik sa Bayan! -------> Mam Gaying!
So there! :P
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