OUR NATIONAL VISION

OUR NATIONAL VISION

WE, the Filipino, a tribe in the family of nations,

Cradled in this beautiful and richly blessed Pearl of the Orient,

Created after the image of the Almighty and All-loving Father of all Mankind,

Whose purpose is peace, happiness, success, prosperity,

justice, equality and abundant life

for all of us His human children,

envision ourselves as a people who are economically prosperous

because we are founded on and guided by the true moral values

that, among us, nurtured faith and love;

taught discipline, diligence and productivity;

borne peace and happiness;

and guaranteed total sustainable development of and for

our people and nation.

WE envision of a prosperous people and a peaceful society,

Established upon the solid foundation of the true moral values

of honesty and discipline, patience and diligence,

resourcefulness and responsibility…

of the Christian beatitudes of love and compassion,

mercy and kindness, faith and hope, humility and

gentleness…

which are the true and eternal keys to total and sustainable development.

We envision of a society where there is abundance

of beauty and richness of nature.

The valleys are verdant and the plains are beckoning.

The landscape is awesome and the surrounding is poetic

and musical.

A society where life thrives

and living is conducive, joyous and exciting.

A lush beautiful dwelling place

abounding in clean and plenteous water, bubbling fresh.

And abounding in pure, cool, refreshing air.

The land is fat and the farm exudes health and

brilliance to all families.

The food is abundant, delicious and nutritious

We envision a family life in the countryside which is farm-based.

A farm which provides us with sufficient, fresh and

nutritious fruits, vegetation and crops.

A farm that gives health, strengths, healing, wisdom and wealth.

We envision a sea with wealth and abundance

Which are more than enough for countless of succeeding generations.

A sea which showcases the beauty of Creation and tells

of the greatness of the Creator

We envision of an agro-industrialized country

Where both agriculture and industry thrive together

and mutually support each other.

This means to say that it is an industry that does not deplete our soil,

Nor degrade the richness of our lands,

nor poison our livestock and vegetation,

Nor pollute our rivers and seas, air and food,

Nor deny us of our health nor rob us of our precious life.

Rather, it is an industry that preserves and protects our environment

Replenishes the resources of the Earth,

respects our life relationships

And contributes to our well-being and happiness.

It will be an industrialization that is situated in places

Where there are enough trees and plants to absorb the exhausts

And recycles the wastes of factory and its products;

Thus, preventing pollution of the air, food and water.

More hopefully, it will be an industry whose products

as well as wastes are life-friendly,

That is, not harmful to the environment or to human beings.

We also envision of an industrialization that spreads into the countryside

To solve and further prevent urban congestions, traffic,

pollution, poverty, fires, crimes and immoralities.

We envision an industry that protects and preserves the

sanctity of marriage and family.

It is an industry that is usually rural-based

So that workers will be safe and away from the dangers

of the spiritually degenerating cities.

As mush as possible, it will be a home-based industrialization

So that family members will not be separated from each other,

So that each workers be safe from the abuses of alien

oppressive employers,

So that couples shall be spared from the temptations

Caused by geographical and emotional separation.

So that all members of the family can share work,

Life and happiness together

Thereby building a close-limit family

as the foundation of a strong society

And as the source of strong and upright leaders

And builders of tomorrow ‘s renewed Philippines.

We envision of a mechanized country

to lighten up the burdens and toils of each man and woman.

To enhance the quality of workmanship and to speed up production

And, consequently, allow families enough time off work

To enjoy family life together

And for each member of the family

to develop his/her talents into hobbies

Or even turn his hobbies into an enterprise

for more excellent service to mankind

Nevertheless, such mechanization should not be pollutant

So that our environment would be kept fresh and healthful.

Furthermore, it should not be too concentrated in one place

So that our place would not become too unbanized

To the extent that our value of familism would get eroded

And godliness replaced by materialism and immorality.

In others words, we envision a society

where there is much beauty and health, cleanliness and freshness,

Where Love and righteousness, work and leisure,

joy and peace, richness and abundance

Are preserved and spread to all parts of nation and to all the earth —

Where the all-important God-ordained institutions of marriage and family

Are protected from destruction

Where mechanization produces an industrialization

That does not endanger our relationship with and in our families,

neighbors, and with our Creator.

This is our vision of total and sustainable development,

For the people, by the people, with the people, through the people

And with the help, blessings and the guidance of the Almighty Ever-merciful God

Who is our Creator, Provider, Sustainer, Savior and Everlasting Father.

This is made possible

Because we are a people made after the image of God

Richly endowed with Wisdom and Love from above.

Because of which we are a diligent, patient, responsible, disciplined,

Upright, kind, merciful, peace-loving people.

We build, nurture, sustain and maintain.

We produce rather than consume.

We save rather than spend.

We invest rather than waste.

We are a thrifty, honest and diligent and productive people.

This, too, is our vision for a national character.

And this we will achieve with all our hearts, mind and might,

In service to man for the glory of God…..

So guide and equip us God….