12 Little Things Every Filipino Can Do to Help Our Country

I got this from an e-mail, which the sender found from her "favorite book at home written by an old friend" who "thought it over long trips visiting underprivileged clients."

From The 12 Little Things Every Filipino Can Do to Help Our Country by Alex "Pinoy" Lacson

1. Follow traffic rules. Follow the law.

I do follow traffic rules.

2. Whenever you buy or pay for anything, always ask for an official receipt.

I do it except in sari-sari stores, or when I'm just tired and oblivious to the world.

3. Don't buy smuggled goods. Buy local. Buy Filipino.

I don't buy smuggled as far as I know.  Yet, I have some pirated programs in my laptop (I think three) and tons of pirated e-books and music or movies.  I love Filipino products, but let's not start talking about comparative advantage...

4. When you talk to others, especially foreigners, speak positively about us and our country.

Yes I do!  Except that election in our country is so not ideal...

5. Respect your traffic officer, policeman and soldier.

Yes, sir! I just hope they are respectable, too.

6. Do not litter. Dispose your garbage properly. Segregate. Recycle. Conserve.

Of course.

7. Support your church.

How?

8. During elections, do your solemn duty.

I vote and I will vote.

9. Pay your employees well.

Employees?

10. Pay your taxes.

Uh-oh.

11. Adopt a scholar or a poor child.

I am student myself who needs financial assistance, too.

12. Be a good parent. Teach your kids to follow the law and love our country.

Oh, not yet a parent.

How will I fare next year?