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Filipino Values and Traits

POSITIVE FILIPINO VALUES

Hospitality - usually friendly and welcoming to our guests .

Bayanihan (mutual cooperation) - is thus used to refer to a spirit of communal unity and
cooperation.

Jolliness and sense of humor - The Filipinos naturally smiling, positive and hopeful despite the
tragedies of life.

Gratefulness (Salamat) - Filipinos don’t forget anyone who helped them, whether he (she) is a
Filipino or not.

Other Positive Filipino Values

Adaptability and resilience

Resourcefulness and creativity

Faithfulness

Thriftiness

Politeness

Bravery

NEGATIVE FILIPINO VALUES

Colonial mentality - is the thinking that foreign talents and products are always the good, the better,
and the best, and that the local ones are of poor or no quality at all.

Crab mentality - bitter view at competition—that if they cannot win, then no one will.

Filipino time (tardiness) - When the invitation says the program will start at 7pm, it is expected to
begin at 9pm.

Gossiping - Filipinos are fond of talking about others’ business .

Complacency - Ignoring or not following simple rules and instructions.

Being onion-skinned or too sensitive - too prideful which usually results to being oversensitive.

Epal (Attention Grabbing) - It is natural for Filipinos to attract attention by standing out as we are a
fun and people loving race.

Ningas cogon - They are excellent at starting projects or idea execution. But after a few hours or days,
they lose the excitement, and they become too lazy to finish.

Other Negative Filipino Values

Hypocrisy (being a double-faced person)

Blaming others (irresponsibility)

Living beyond their means (social climbing)

Passivity (lack of leadership)

AMBIVALENCE IN FILIPINO VALUES

POSITIVE NEGATIVE

Hiya (shame) -  it contributes to peace of mind  it arrests or inhibits one's action

Pakikisama (group loyalty) -  Keeps the peace and order  Compromise (eg. Graft and Corruption )

Patigasan (test of strength) -  Will-power  Stubborn and resistant

Bahala na (resignation) -  Reliance to God  Laziness

Kasi (because, eg. scapegoat) -  one can see both sides of the picture  disowns responsibility

Mañana or "Bukas na" (procrastination) -  without stress and tension  accomplishes nothing

Kanya-kanya (self-centeredness) -  takes care of oneself and one's family  self-centered

Utang na loob (indebtedness) -  Appreciation  overlooks moral principles

Filipino Then and Now

CHARACTERISTICS OF FILIPINOS TODAY

1. Filipino Spirit

The Filipino people just don't seem to give up. Typhoons? Earthquakes? Pork
barrel scam? The Filipino spirit has bowed many times, but it won't be broken
for years and years to come.
Filipinos were able to keep this same fighting spirit
2. Garbage Condition

Manila used to be the Paris of Asia

3. Overseas Filipino Workers

People who have the qualifications for the jobs needed to improve the country
go abroad.
Filipinos are everywhere; they are part what powers countries all over the
world, especially in developed countries.

4. Filipino Pride showcased worldwide

These are the FILIPINO talents well-known around the world in Hollywood, both
in music and theater industry as well as in Sports worldwide

5. Traffic Conditions

5th MOST Traffic in the WORLD [Egypt, S. Africa, Thailand, Iran]

Poor transportation system
A lot of Road constructions

6. “TraPo” or Traditional Politicians

Derived from the words traditional politician [TraPo], it means politicians who
will say and do anything including dirty tricks to get elected or get what they
want but would not do as they promised as they got elected.

7. Natural Resources

20th Century, from 70% forest covers to 20%

Marine life is considered to be one of the most diverse in the whole planet.
Forests are home to fauna not found anywhere else in the world.

Bodies of Water (bays, rivers, lakes falls, gulfs, straits, & swamps)

Land (rice, corn, sugarcane, coconut, abaca & tobacco)

Forest (almost 50% of the Phil, 60% of it is from Mindanao)

Fishery Resources (2,400 fish species; corals, pearls, crabs & seaweeds)
 Natural & Mineral Resources

8. Corruption: Main Problem of the Nation

[Latin] Corruptus : “to DESTROY”
Lack of integrity & honesty

Use of position of trust for dishonest gain

9. Crime and Drugs Rates

Crime is a significant concern in urban areas of the Philippines

Precautions are always given to both Filipinos and non Filipinos -

10. Media Invasion

Filipino freedom of speech, hopefully, would let go and grow.

11. Disunity among Filipinos

Fragmented, not united
nation

Influenced by geography and history

Administration vs Opposition

Too democratic

12. Mobilized Filipino Youth

There is a noticeable mobilization among the Filipino youth.

We are now more open to opinions that differ from the ones we hold

The impact of Social Media became an avenue to voice out their “alab ng
puso”

13. Querida Syndrome

a country-wide cultural practice Filipino men for keeping No. 2s, the Tagalogs
called them “kalunya, kaagulo, or kaapid.” Spanish called them Queridas.

14.Faith in God
Believers of Jesus Christ

The only Christian nation in Asia

Reviving the True Filipino Spirit

Definition of Term:

NATIONALISM - Is the LOVE OF COUNTRY with all its INHABITANTS

LIBERALISM - is a political philosophy or worldview founded on ideas of LIBERTY & EQUALITY

The aim is to stir up the Filipino Nationalism, a video of the trailer of the recent movie

“HENERAL LUNA” was shown and the “LUPANG HINIRANG” to honor the Filipino Flag.

The lyrics of Lupang Hinirang is shown below…

Bayang magiliw, perlas ng silanganan.

Alab ng puso, sa dibdib mo'y buhay. Lupang

hinirang, duyan ka ng magiting Sa manlulupig,
di ka pasisiil.

Sa dagat at bundok, sa simoy at sa

langit mong bughaw, may dilag
ang tula at awit sa paglayang
minamahal.

Ang kislap ng watawat mo'y

tagumpay na nagniningning. Ang
bituin at araw niya kailan pa may
di magdidilim.

Lupa ng araw, ng lualhati't pagsinta,

buhay ay langit sa piling mo. Aming
ligaya na pag may mang-aapi, ang
mamatay ng dahil sa iyo
Here are SOME EVENTS that stirred up the FILIPINO SPIRIT / NATIONALISM:

1. OPENING OF SUEZ CANAL (1869)

Opening of the Suez Canal to world shipping Philippine progress, liberated the Filipinos to see
what’s happening to the Western countries

2. CAVITE MUTINY (1872)

Many scholars believed it was the beginning of Filipino Nationalism that would eventually lead
to the Philippine Revolution

3. EXECUTION OF GOMBURZA (1872)

The death of GOMBURZA awakened strong feelings of anger and resentment among the
Filipinos

Inspired the Propaganda Movement

4. KKK Foundation

Headed by [Supremo] Andres Bonifacio, political goal is to Separate the Philippines from Spain

Kataastaasan, Kagalanggalangan Katipunan

5. RIZAL'S NOVELS

Jose Rizal’s Noli Me Tangere & El Filibusterismo made the Filipinos understand their current
status.

His vision is to awaken love of country, appeal for reforms , awaken oppression of Spaniards &
Friars

6. Jose Rizal's Execution (1896)

Rizal’s death ignite the Filipinos with the new determination to fight for independence

7. PEOPLE POWER REVOLUTION

The “Spirit of EDSA” was anchored on faith, borne of selflessness, and motivated by love for
country.

10 Modern Ways to Express Filipino Nationalism

1. Respect the Philippine flag and value the Filipino identity

Being Filipinos, we should respect our Philippine flag and its purpose. The history and value of
this flag are connected to the freedom we have today.
2. Be a productive citizen

Be industrious and make ourselves productive, not only for ourselves but for our country as
well. Serve the people, serve our nation. (google.com)

3. Be aware of the issues in our country

We must be aware and updated on the significant issues happening in the country. Extend help
to the needy fellowmen, especially the victims of disasters like typhoons, flooding, and the like.

4. Stand proud for every Filipinos achievement

Filipinos is globally competitive in many aspects. They are proud to be a Filipino and for the
honors they bring to our country. They unite every Filipino for their achievements.

5. Patronize and support our own products

The Philippines has rich resources to create quality goods and products. The manpower
services we provide are also globally competitive .

6. Preserve the Filipino culture

Philippinesis rich in various colorful cultural elements. They are our identity. Be proud and
preserve the culture we have for they are our treasure.
7. Respect everyone and value our traditions

Filipinos are very courteous and respectful. Even in modern times, many Filipinos show and
value their noble norms and traditions.

8. Speak out our own language

Using our own language is manifesting and preserving our national identity. It is our unique
means of communicating and interacting with our fellowmen.

9. Remember and commemorate our heroes’ sacrifices for our country There were
many Filipinos who died for our democracy, freedom, and independence.

10. Love our family, our neighbors, and our compatriots

Love and help one another. That way, we are showing the world that we are proud to be
Filipinos.