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Resolve to defend their country exhibited by both Ukrainian civilians and military personnel inspires | Can Filipinos match their own "patriotism" with a willingness to build fighting capability?

The Russian attack on Ukraine has so far produced stories and images that are eliciting patriotic feelings in people observing the crisis unfold from the comfort of their homes. As expected, expressions of support for and solidarity with both Ukrainian military personnel and ordinary civilians alike exhibiting resolve to fight for their country are flooding social media. One wonders then how many of these cheerleaders really understand what it takes for a country to exhibit a credible state of preparedness to fight off an invasion by a foreign military force.