The book, "12 Little Things Every Filipino Can Do to Help Our Country" by Alexander 'Alex' L. Lacson, was written when the Philippines was facing a serious financial crisis as publicly announced on July 2004. There was a dramatic call for every Filipino to help the country.
I believe that every Filipino has a great dream for our Nation, the Philippines; although sometimes, we forget or set aside that dream due to the hopelessness of the current political and socio-economic situations that we experience. But let's not stop dreaming, and always remember, that the only way to achieve such a dream is to take actions, no matter how little they may seem. Sometimes we dream of big dreams, but never do the basics as Filipino citizens; sometimes we demand global respect, but we fail to do our own duty as local citizens of this land; sometimes we proclaim to be 'Proud Pinoys', but never value our own treasures as Filipinos; sometimes we demand so much from our government, but fail to groom our own families to be the basic unit of Philippine Society...
In the coming May 2010 Elections, let us recognize that each of us is the hope that our country needs; is the change that is needed for a better Philippines...
Here is a simple video, outlining the content of the book, "12 Little Things Every Filipino Can Do to Help Our Country":
Here is a simple video, outlining the content of the book, "12 Little Things Every Filipino Can Do to Help Our Country":
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Below is the outline of the book integrating the captions in the video "We are the Heroes We Need".
12 Little Things Every Filipino Can Do to Help Our Country
Alexander 'Alex' L. Lacson
Alexander 'Alex' L. Lacson
1. Follow traffic rules. Follow the law. ["We are the builders of the greatness of Filipino."]
2. Whenever you buy or pay for anything, always ask for an official receipt. ["We are architects of our nation's destiny"]
3. Don’t buy smuggled goods. Buy local. Buy Filipino. ["Have faith in the Filipino."]
4. When you talk to others, especially foreigners, speak positively about us and our country. ["Every Filipino is an ambassador of our country."]
5. Respect your traffic officer, policeman and soldier.["Respect honors a man. It compels him to do his job right."]
6. Do not litter. Dispose your garbage properly. Segregate. Recycle. Conserve. ["Our country is our home. Let's keep it clean and beautiful"]
7. Support your church. ["Help our Creator in His works on earth."]
8. During elections, do your solemn duty. ["When we vote, we fight for our right to make our own destiny."]
9. Pay your employees well. ["Blessings must be shared. It builds families. It builds our nation."]
10. Pay your taxes. ["Let's pay our taxes and demand for good government."]
11. Adopt a scholar or a poor child. ["Investing on our youth is investing on our country's future."
12. Be a good parent. Teach your kids to follow the law and love our country. ["Let's sow the love for and faith in the Filipino in our children's hearts"]
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