Republic of the Philippines
POLYTECHNIC COLLEGE OF BOTOLAN
Botolan, Zambales
E-mail: polytechniccollegeofbotolan@gmail.com
Website: www.pcbzambales.com
Contact Number: 0968-307-5040/0968-371-1398
POLITICAL SELF
The political self refers to an individual's self-awareness and development of a political identity.
It involves the individual's engagement with hierarchies and situations, shaping their politics.
The politics of the subject rely on both personal identity and the opportunities provided by
universal values.
POLITICAL IDENTITY
Political identity is a form of social identity marking membership of certain groups that share a
common struggle for a certain form of power. This can include identification with a political party,
but also positions on specific political issues, nationalism, inter-ethnic relations or more abstract
ideological themes.
FILIPINO IDENTITY
Filipino identity in the arts is characterized by a blend of indigenous traditions, colonial
influences, and contemporary expressions, reflecting the country's diverse cultures, history, and
social issues through various mediums such as visual arts, literature, music, and performance.
COMMENDABLE FILIPINO TRAITS AND VALUES
Filipino values are, for the most part, centered at maintaining social harmony, motivated
primarily by the desire to be accepted within a group. The main sanction against diverging from
these values are the concepts of Tagalog: hiya, roughly translated as 'a sense of shame', and
'amor propio' or 'self-esteem'.
Hospitality
Tourists who have visited the Philippines can never forget the big and brighter smiles of
Filipinos making them known worldwide for their attitude of being hospitable. It has also been a
trade mark of Filipinos to be Loving and Respectful for the elders.
No matter what happens generally Filipinos care for their elders up to the last breath of their
parents. If they can't personally care for the elderly parents for very important reasons they hire
caretakers as much as possible within their homes under their supervision.
Republic of the Philippines
POLYTECHNIC COLLEGE OF BOTOLAN
Botolan, Zambales
E-mail: polytechniccollegeofbotolan@gmail.com
Website: www.pcbzambales.com
Contact Number: 0968-307-5040/0968-371-1398
Close Family Ties
Family gatherings on special occasions is always observed among Filipinos. They always
consider family members and kins as close as people to them. To its extreme comes the so
called extended family, where one household is composed of several families within the same
family tree and even relatives.
Cheerful and Happy People
Foreigners observe that Filipinos are a happy people. Oftentimes you see them friendly, talking
with friends and fond of spending time with sing-a long, hangouts and staying in beaches to
enjoy companionship of friends, family and loved ones.
Self-Sacrifice
Filipinos usually go out their way just so they could help other people. This can also be an
expression of being hospitable, Willingness to be indebted just to
accommodate friends, family or even strangers at its extreme. This refers to Filipinos going out
of their comfort zones just like the OFWs who are sacrificing themselves to be far from home
just for the sake of the family.
Colonial Mentality
Attitude of Filipinos to somehow favor support to foreign products more than their own which is
attributed to the centuries of being under colonization by the Spaniards, American, and Japan.
They seem to be proud of wearing stateside brands of products rather than their own. During
the time of President Marcos, he advocated the slogan, "Tangkilikin and Sariling Atin"
NON-COMMENDABLE ATTITUDES AND TRAITS OF SOME FILIPINOS
"Bahala Na"Attitude
It means saying " no worries, everything can be okey". Originally the word bathala is the term
Filipino natives give to their god. So originally bahala na means, "God is taking care of
everything". This attitude sometimes leads to negative result due to no proper planning about
anything to venture but sometimes also leads to something new for having been so adventurous
and not being hesitant to venture what is not certain ahead.
Bayanihan
This is an attitude of extending services for the communal good. Filipinos are always ready to
share and help friends and loved ones. It may not be in monetary form but in the form of
services which will readily be reciprocated also in some other ways. One way of showing this
trait is the helping of one another among Filipinos during calamities.
Republic of the Philippines
POLYTECHNIC COLLEGE OF BOTOLAN
Botolan, Zambales
E-mail: polytechniccollegeofbotolan@gmail.com
Website: www.pcbzambales.com
Contact Number: 0968-307-5040/0968-371-1398
Pride
Most Filipinos hold on to the idea that they are more precious than others. This is the opposite
of humility. When two parties are in trouble, they find it hard to forgive each other. It runs
counter to God's command of forgiving and possessing humility.
Crab Mentality
A toxic attitude which means being resentful and unhappy for the good fortune of others. Crans
in a container always pull each other down. Filipinos usually ruin and talk against the reputation
of those who are rising up or gaining some fortune.
Filipino Time
Filipinos are not always conscious of time. They always not hit to the time as marked. This
make them oftentimes encounter trouble in work places especially with companies who strictly
impose time consciousness. However, with the onset of industrialization and wanting to globally
encompass in terms of competitiveness most of the Filipinos have started to eradicate this
undesirable attitude of not being on time in doing and reporting to work.
However, Filipinos are not only known for positive and negative values and traits. Filipinos can
also be proud of having citizens who have proven to the world that we are not an inferior race.
There are always beautiful things of being a Filipinos in terms of arts, sports and other
achievements acknowledged worldwide. To mention some icons and legends in terms of
popularity in literature, arts, music and sports we have Dr. Jose Rizal, Apolinario Mabini, Juan
Luna, Gloria Diaz, Margie Moran, Leah Salonga, Pilita Corrales, Bata Reyes, Ryan Cayabyab,
Manny Pacquiao, and many many more. They are hallmarks of Filipino talents and popularity.
