Asian Nationalism

• Types of Nationalism identified in Asian regions

  • Aggressive Nationalism
  • Defensive Nationalism
• Aggressive Nationalism


  Manifested by forcefully taking lands of other countries with the goal of expanding and gaining dominance over others. This is a negative connotation of Nationalism because it comes from feeling superiority and a thirst for power.
• Defensive Nationalism


  Manifested by protecting one's country through declaration of war, revolts, diplomacy, and similar forms.
• In present times, Nationalism is exercised to sustain national identity as well as maintain societal stability
• Manifestations of Nationalism


  • Unity among people
  • Patronizing local products
  • Advocating justice and fulfilling citizen responsibilities
  • Readiness to sacrifice one's life for the sake of the country
• Unity among people


  As Filipinos, we employ the BAYANIHAN strategy, where we help within our capabilities and even go out of our way to help a stranger. This can also be associated with HOSPITALITY.
• Patronizing local products


  This helps our local businessmen and products flourish, thus adding funds to our country.
• Advocating justice and fulfilling citizen responsibilities

  Practicing your right to suffrage and electing good officials to government seats is one example of this manifestation. As a learner, simple activities such as singing the Philippine National Anthem with fervor and showing respect to the Philippine flag counts.
• Readiness to sacrifice one's life for the sake of the country


  • Heroes and martyrs such as Jose Rizal, Andres Bonifacio, and Emilio Aguinaldo are good examples