Identity of the Philippine nation

Compose a paper that synthesizes and discusses the key ideas about the identity of the Philippine nation. You must critically engage with the ideas and thoroughly explain your insights. Do not forget to support your arguments with sources. Answer the following questions: How is the Philippine nation identified from the inside? How is it defined from the outside? How do we reconcile these two identifications? What is the ‘future’ of this national identity? Follow this format: I. Introduction A. Briefly discuss the issues or problems B. Thesis statement II. Body [Your points must be supported by in-text citations] A. Discuss your main arguments B. Provide supporting details. 1. Use sources from other disciplines in supporting your answer (not just from literature) 2. You may use excerpts from the reading selections III. Conclusion A. Recap your important point/s B. Closing statement