Which term best describes loyalty to one's country and support for its interests?

• A. Nationalism
• B. Filipinism
• C. Utang na loob
• D. Hypocrisy

Answer: (A)

Nationalism embodies a strong loyalty to and advocacy for one’s country, including prioritizing its interests and promoting national unity. This directly matches the idea of supporting the country and its goals, making it the best fit. The other terms don’t capture that specific political and civic emphasis: Filipinism relates to Filipino cultural traits or expressions, not necessarily loyalty to the nation; utang na loob is about a debt of gratitude and reciprocal obligation; hypocrisy means pretending to hold beliefs one does not actually hold.