A Nation Of Servants Indeed
Argumentum ad hominem. An attack to the personal situation of the adversary. China. Philippines.
Frankly, as a daughter of the Philippine Islands, I am gravely insulted by this statement. I feel that the article concerning this message was not written by a mind who was unclouded by greed. Greed, because, there would be no other reason for it. Perhaps, the penholder was envious? But, who would be jealous of a nation of domestic helpers, one of corrupt government officials commanding ignorants in disarray? Perhaps we are a nation of such people, but we are a nation with people who are faithful and humble, who serve not their domineering masters but their own hearts that beat for their families who have no food on their tables. We are a people who suffer for the ones we love, working endlessly and neglecting even our own necessities just to give our families what they need.
As a whole nation, the Filipinos do not count as much when compared to others. But if you look into each and every one of our souls, you’d see hearts overwhelming with love. You’d probably pity even yourself for not being able to comprehend the sacrifice that each person from this forsaken country endures.
Cleaning toilets, babysitting, and driving cars may not be much, but these are jobs that the Filipino is willing to do for the good of his or her family. The majority of our people do not receive six-figure salaries, but what we do is honorable, what most of our professions are based on what’s fair and just.
If the case of the Spratlys will be fought on grounds of military power, or of racial superiority, then the Filipinos will have little to combat with. But think of this: insults and discrimination have won nothing. And it will continue to be that way till kingdom come.
We are servants, servants of God and nobody and nothing else.
