Filipino pride Shirts

It is now considered “cool” when you wear these Filipino Pride Shirts unlike past years wherein you would be considered “baduy” or “jologs” when you have seen wearing it.



Based on my observations, I think that these fashion statements become a mainstream hit among Filipinos when Francis “Kiko” Magalona died. Kiko is a well known rapper in the Philippines which he is called the “Master Rapper.” He made songs with lyrics that uplift Filipino pride like “Mga Kababayan Ko” and “Man from Manila.” During his early years in the business, he usually wore indigenous clothing from Philippine ethnic groups during concert performances. During late 2007 or 2008 Francis Magalona established clothing line named FMCC, standing for "FrancisM Clothing Co." FMCC also operates its stores under the "3 Stars & A Sun" brand. His shirts showcase design inspired by Filipino icons and symbolisms. Here are some of the shirts available at FrancisM Clothing Co.






This fad about nationalism shirts can also be rooted to the passing of former Philippine President Corazon “Cory” Aquino. Corazon Aquino as well as his late husband Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino both fight for Philippine freedom through EDSA Revolution during Martial Law. Both have a big influence in the Filipinos especially in today’s youth. They are also well known by the color “yellow” which is the color of their fight for freedom. Here are some of the “Cory” and “Ninoy” inspired shirts.






Aside from late Kiko, Cory and Ninoy, Manny Pacquiao – a pound for pound boxing champion of the world and the most popular Filipino boxer and in sports of all time also influenced some to make Filipino pride shirts to express their support to him during his fights. The so called “Pambansang Kamao” even inspired the world known brand NIKE to come up with line of shirts and shoes dedicated to him. Here are some of the Manny Pacquiao inspired shirts.





The most important lesson that Filipinos should remember that nationalism does not only comes by wearing these shirts but by living what these filipino heroes and icons are fighting for.