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| Archbishop Oscar V. Cruz |
Something is definitely wrong in this country and among the Filipinos in general. This national adversity has particular relevance in this time and age. The Filipino culture is usually known for its “Three Loves”: Love of family. Love of community. Love of country. These particular cultural traits found in the Philippines in a special way, can be expressed as “LLL.”
However, sad to say, these dear and endearing socio-cultural factors have been progressively eroded by contrary foreign disposition and acts. The family is threatened in its stability. The community is the seat of flagrant criminality. The country is made but a stepping stone to the acquisition of power and the accumulation of wealth.
This brings to mind the noble and ennobling Filipino symbol “KKK.” Even in their early age, the children are already and continuously taught about their heroic heritage through the famous expression and proud shout of “Kataastaasan Kagalanggalangan Katipunan.” Thus it is that the mere sight and/or mention of the nationally known initials already bring the thought of the big heroes of the Philippines plus the legitimate feeling of elation for being Filipinos..... MORE
Source: The Daily Tribune
URL: http://www.tribuneonline.org/commentary/20110712com7.html
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