Contemporary World Act 2

Before we focus on the question, let first identify what global Filipino identity is considering law of the
Philippines. In our law, the only distinction made between Filipinos is between naturalized and natural-
born Filipinos. Our law does not establish a Filipino-ness hierarchy based on language, skin color, or
religion. As a result, the term “Filipino” encompasses both those who are Filipino by birth and those who
are Filipino by choice. It encompasses both those whose ancestors are part of the national Filipino
historical narrative and those who identify with alternative migration narratives, including both
immigration and emigration. We are becoming more and more global Filipinos. Some of us, such as
Filipinos of non-Filipino heritage, naturalized Filipinos who were previously foreigners, and dual citizens
from birth, are “global” because of our family background. Others, such as documented and
undocumented OFWS, permanent residents of another nation, and former Filipinos who renounced but
later reacquired Filipino citizenship, have made decisions in their lives that have made them “global.
“We must learn to challenge our own limiting definitions of Filipino-ness as we grow more global, and to
completely embrace each and every Filipino.
But what does it mean to be a global Filipino citizen? Well global citizenship, also known as world
citizenship, refers to a person who prioritizes their identification as a member of a “global community”
over their identity as a citizen of a certain country or location. The belief is that one’s identity transcends
location and governmental boundaries, and that humanity as a whole is interdependent and whole;
humankind is basically one. The word has been used in education and political theory, as well as in social
movements like the “World Citizen” movement.
This means the deeper meaning of being a Global Filipino citizen is someone who identifies as a
member of a developing global community and whose actions help to shape the ideals and practices of
that community. Humans have traditionally built groups based on common identity throughout history.
Economic, political, religious, and social needs all contribute to the formation of such identities. Those
that have strong group identities form communities, explain their shared ideals, and create governance
systems to reinforce their ideas. Today, global engagement forces are assisting some people in
identifying as global citizens with a sense of belonging to a worldwide community. The powers of
current information, communications, and transportation technologies have made this developing
global identity possible in significant part. These technologies are strengthening our ability to connect to
the rest of the world in a variety of ways, including through the Internet, participation in the global
economy, the ways in which global environmental factors affect our lives, the empathy we feel when we
see pictures of humanitarian disasters in other countries, and the ease with which we can travel and
visit new places. Other identities, such as allegiances to our countries, nationalities, and political
opinions, are not abandoned by those of us who regard ourselves as global citizens. These ancient
identities give our lives significance and will continue to determine who we are in the future.
However, as a result of living in a globalized society, we recognize that we bear an additional layer of
responsibility: we are also responsible for being members of a global community of individuals who
share our global identity. This additional layer of responsibility may not have fully awakened us yet, but
it is there waiting to be grasped. The major task we face in the new millennium is to accept our global
way of being and develop a world community founded on sustainable ideals.
Do I consider my self a Global Filipino citizen? My answer is YES. When it comes to Filipinos and issues
concerning the country, I'm mostly apathetic. When Filipinos are chastised by outsiders, I don't take it
personally. The majority of these criticisms are valid, and they must be acknowledged and addressed if
we are to improve as a society. I truly shudder at how sensitive many Filipinos are and how they express
their outrage on social media or in public anytime a foreigner or television show makes jokes of Filipinos
or the Philippines. For instance, I saw a one-minute Facebook video documentary and saying Filipino are
racist. I actually agree, racism happens in the Philippines ever since without anyone realizing it. What I
mean is the mindset of most Filipinos , I’m not saying all, that the whiter your skin color is, the more
attractive you can be. It merely goes to show how immature we are. In addition, I make every effort to
avoid adopting Filipino bad tendencies such as the crab mentality and the “come what may” attitude of
leaving everything to God (or Batman). The truth is that we are living in this world, and everything that
occurs as a result of our own thoughts and feelings. If we don’t do our share, no good will happen to us,
no matter how much we pray.
Nevertheless, the majority of us are still at the beginning of our journey toward global citizenship. Our
awareness has been raised and our eyes have been awakened. We instinctively feel connected to others
all around the world, but we lack the necessary tools, resources, and support to put our vision into
action. Our thoughts and being are still affected by the shackles of previous allegiances and ways of
viewing things that aren’t as valid as they once were. There is a strong desire to lift the curtain that
prevents us from seeing the world as a whole and interacting with people who share our humanity in
more sustainable ways.

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