Here I stand! Here I'll stay

          "Let it go! Let it go! I can't hold it back anymore, Let it go! Let it go! Turn away and slam the door. Here I stand, and here I'll stay. Let the storm rage on, the cold never bothered me anyway."     ~Elsa

          We can relate from the song in many ways. The Philippines, Philippines was colonized by many countries. It is the song of the Filipinos, "let us go!! Go away and never come back," because this is our home, where we stay.

          The purpose of many countries in colonizing the Philippines was because it was full and was rich of natural resources and to enlarge their territory. The Spanish colonization lasted for 333 years. We were slaves and were treated like dogs on our own country. They took something from us and they stepped on our prides and dignities. We were blinded, blinded by the Spaniards about the real society we belong. But comes a day, 2 famous men stepped up to fight for our country and rights as Filipinos. Doctor Jose Rizal's Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo was the key to our freedom for it wakes us up about the truths about this society. Andres Bonifacio's bravery that he formed a team to fight the Spaniards and many others. July 12,1898, it was the exact day when Independence Day was proclaimed. The Spanish colonization has ended. We are celebrating Independence Day because it is our pride. Our flag serves as the protector of the country. Celebrating Independence Day is also a way to honor and respect the sacrificed lives in seeking freedom. Also, if we celebrate it, it gives us inspiration and courage to fight others if someone tries to take what's ours again. It is also the best opportunity to rekindle the cultures from the past.

          Therefore, we Filipinos should never forget "June 12" as " Philippine National Flag Day". for it is pur pride. we are now living in a peaceful country so why not try to improve it? This is where we stay, this is where we stand. "Never let anyone step on us". This is how we do it.