Which term denotes pride in Filipino identity and culture?

• A. Filipinism
• B. Courage
• C. Utang na loob
• D. Dramatic Monologue

Answer: (A)

The main idea here is a sense of national identity and pride in one’s own culture. The term that captures pride in Filipino identity and culture is Filipinism. It refers to the traits, values, and heritage that Filipinos share and take pride in, such as language, customs, arts, and social norms that reflect Filipino culture. This concept emphasizes a positive identification with being Filipino and a celebration of that cultural distinctiveness.

The other options don’t convey this sense of cultural pride. Courage is a universal virtue, not specific to any nationality. Utang na loob refers to a social debt of gratitude and reciprocity within relationships, not to national identity. Dramatic Monologue is a literary form—a speech delivered by a single character in a play or poem—unrelated to cultural pride.