"National strength can only be built on character. A nation is nothing more nor less than its citizenry. It is the people that make up the nation and, therefore, it cannot be stronger than its component parts. Their weakness is its failings, their strength its power. Show me a people composed of vigorous, sturdy individuals, of men and women healthy in mind and body; courteous, brave, industrious, self-reliant; purposeful in thought as well as in action; imbued with sound patriotism and a profound sense of righteousness; with high social ideals and a strong moral fiber; and I will show you a great nation, a nation that will not be submerged, a nation that will emerge victorious from the trials and bitter strifes of a distracted world, a nation that will live forever, sharing the common task of advancing the welfare and promoting the happiness of mankind."
"Bayanihan"
Bayanihan is a term that refers to a group of neighbors helping another neighbor in need of help for a work to be done which requires group effort.
The link above shows the bayanihan spirit after typhoon haiyan (yolanda) hits visayas region.
Hospitality
Filipinos are well-known of being hopitable. Filipinos receive guests , even strangers in a warm and pleasant way , often going out of their way to make the visitor comfortable .
The link above shows the hospitality of many filipinos during Pope Francis visits the philippines.
Pinoy Creativity
Filipinos are creative people. Filipino owned talents in music and the performing arts, our country is rich with visual artists, fashion designers, animators and many other artists.
The Images above are some prove that the filipinos even most of them our on state of poverty, they possess creative mind that they can use for bussiness and other purposes .
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The link above will reveal the site showing creative products made by filipinos.
That filipino trait , value ,and tradition can make the philippines grow , attain progress , and be a strong nation . The good characteristics of all filipino people will reflect to its country and be a great nation . All filipino should acquire and remain those good characteristics that former president Quezon hoping for .