The Redefinition of Nationalism as Seen in the Appraisal and Celebration of Pinoy International Celebrities
INTRODUCTION
Background of the Study
Show business. That is what Filipinos all over the archipelago are busy about. All their eyes fixed on the screens of the television as Boy Abunda reports on about the next half-Pinoy at rise in Hollywood, their ears ringing when they hear the latest news of Pacquiao's next fight. Well, is this a good thing? That Filipinos all over the globe try to help and support their fellow countrymen. Maybe it is. But it’s different if one looks at the bigger picture of things. Who graces the several billboards along EDSA? Manny Pacquiao stands as an endorser of several local brands. And one shall not forget the American Idol finalist Jessica Sanchez. She is now, currently, the face of Bench clothing and the spokesperson for Jollibee food enterprises. This, one could still consider as a positive thing because it is probably something these people always wanted to achieve. It is not their fault that everything they worked hard for has finally paid off. But what is really wrong in this situation? It's great that they represent all Filipinos in the global scale. But it is how Filipinos give them too much credit for doing so.
Majority of Filipinos celebrate these Pinoy international stars just for representing the Philippine race in the Global scene. Some even regard them as the heroes of this modern generation. In CNN's week-long tribute for the Philippines, they declared Manny Pacquiao as a national hero alongside Dr. Jose Rizal. But what did this people actually contribute to the development of this country?
Fame in the global scale. Well, fame in general. That is the only thing the mass could recognize. This could be especially observed in the political state of the Philippines. Actors and famous social figures are the ones sitting in our current political order. People who do not even have the credibility, and some the ability, to govern this country. Yet they are still the ones voted for the position. Moreover, the names of
Background of the Study
Show business. That is what Filipinos all over the archipelago are busy about. All their eyes fixed on the screens of the television as Boy Abunda reports on about the next half-Pinoy at rise in Hollywood, their ears ringing when they hear the latest news of Pacquiao's next fight. Well, is this a good thing? That Filipinos all over the globe try to help and support their fellow countrymen. Maybe it is. But it’s different if one looks at the bigger picture of things. Who graces the several billboards along EDSA? Manny Pacquiao stands as an endorser of several local brands. And one shall not forget the American Idol finalist Jessica Sanchez. She is now, currently, the face of Bench clothing and the spokesperson for Jollibee food enterprises. This, one could still consider as a positive thing because it is probably something these people always wanted to achieve. It is not their fault that everything they worked hard for has finally paid off. But what is really wrong in this situation? It's great that they represent all Filipinos in the global scale. But it is how Filipinos give them too much credit for doing so.
Majority of Filipinos celebrate these Pinoy international stars just for representing the Philippine race in the Global scene. Some even regard them as the heroes of this modern generation. In CNN's week-long tribute for the Philippines, they declared Manny Pacquiao as a national hero alongside Dr. Jose Rizal. But what did this people actually contribute to the development of this country?
Fame in the global scale. Well, fame in general. That is the only thing the mass could recognize. This could be especially observed in the political state of the Philippines. Actors and famous social figures are the ones sitting in our current political order. People who do not even have the credibility, and some the ability, to govern this country. Yet they are still the ones voted for the position. Moreover, the names of