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Patriotism and nationalism are values that are honed and equipped by our
men of arms.
As they had said in their pledge, “
Who else could teach efficiently and enrapture the hearts of the nation than
the people who had pledged their lives to serve and protect the country and its
inhabitants?
The 1987 Constitution of the Philippines itself recognizes that the Armed
Forces of the Philippines is the protector of the people and the State. Its goal is
to secure the sovereignty the State and the integrity of the national territory.
For example: the Islamic State group reportedly used a ten year-old child in
its latest propaganda film,
Having said that, the military is the best teacher when it comes to
nationalism and patriotism due to the fact that they themselves have
experienced first hand what it’s like for the aforementioned values to waver in
the midst of a battle against the country’s common enemy. It would seem that
life and death are the only choices of theirs, yet to them, it’s to live and die for
the glory and safety of the country and the people within.
2. Allowing the military to use propaganda in school is practicable as the
youth’s role is considered vital to nation building.
The Constitution of the Philippines recognizes the vital role of the youth in
nation-building and shall promote and protect their physical, moral, spiritual,
intellectual, and social well-being.
1987 Constitution of the Philippines: Article II, Section 13. The State recognizes
the vital role of the youth in nation-building and shall promote and protect their
physical, moral, spiritual, intellectual, and social well-being. It shall inculcate in
the youth patriotism and nationalism, and encourage their involvement in
public and civic affairs.
Sources:
i.1987 Constitution of the Philippines: Article II, Section 3. xxx The Armed
Forces of the Philippines is the protector of the people and the State. Its goal is
to secure the sovereignty of the State and the integrity of the national territory.
Article II, Section . xxx The Government may call upon the people to defend the
State and, in the fulfillment thereof, all citizens may be required, under
conditions provided by law, to render personal, military or civil service.