This is not another Desperate Housewives bashing blog…

I am a doctor.

Yes, I came from “some” medical school in the Philippines.

And yes, I am PROUD of it!

This entry is not another Desperate Housewives Season 4 premiere episode bashing blog. I am sure they already got a lot of flak from that "Okay before we go any further, can I check those diplomas? Cuz I would just like to make sure that they are not from some med school in the Philippines." racist statement… so I need not contribute any further. In times like this, instead of getting mad, you “exploit” the situation to your advantage.

This entry is about uplifting the image of Filipinos in the world.

This is about making us proud of our race and of our country.

To affect change, we should first change ourselves.

To make the world think highly of us, we should think highly of ourselves first.

A few weeks ago, I met Justice Magdangal M. de Leon in some formal gathering. He is currently a Justice at the Court of Appeals, and a staunch advocate of nationalism and Filipino pride! In all his speeches, he motivates his kababayans to be proud of our race and our country. With Justice de Leon’s approval, allow me share with you a poem he made…

I AM A FILIPINO

By Justice Magdangal M. de Leon

I am a Filipino.

My country is a land of incredible beauty, natural wealth and splendor.

I inherited a glorious past, and I honor the noble heroes who have sacrificed their lives so that I may enjoy the blessings of freedom and democracy.

I have my talents and skills and abilities, and stand on equal footing with any citizen of another country.

I have a firm belief in my own strengths and creativity, and in my capacity to achieve greatness.

I have a strong sense of my identity and self-worth as a Filipino, and I feel good about myself.

I am proud to be a Filipino, and I am confident to stand before the world, because I have something unique to offer for the enrichment of world culture.

I recognize the men and women whose achievements have dignified and exalted my people.

I love my country, and I am willing to serve, support and defend it whenever necessary.

I am doing my best to fulfill my responsibilities as a morally-upright and law-abiding citizen of the land.

I am filled with hope, courage, determination and true grit to overcome any obstacle on my journey toward self-realization.

With God’s help, and in unity with my countrymen, I am always ready to work, to persevere and to sacrifice for the common good, to make the nation strong, self-reliant, peaceful, dynamic, prosperous and progressive, secure in its place in the community of nations.

Feel free to send this piece to your friends and family!

Councilor Dorothy “Doray” Delarmente … PROUDLY PINAY!

A proud politician-physician ... from "some" medical school in the Philippines!