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The document discusses various Filipino cultural values and traits, such as the Bahala na attitude, colonial mentality, crab mentality, and the importance of family ties and self-sacrifice. It also emphasizes the Bayanihan spirit of communal unity and suggests ways to promote nationalism, including active citizenship and supporting local products. Additionally, it touches on the concept of online identity in the digital and virtual world.

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The document discusses various Filipino cultural values and traits, such as the Bahala na attitude, colonial mentality, crab mentality, and the importance of family ties and self-sacrifice. It also emphasizes the Bayanihan spirit of communal unity and suggests ways to promote nationalism, including active citizenship and supporting local products. Additionally, it touches on the concept of online identity in the digital and virtual world.

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POLITICAL SELF

(we believe that: everything is political, but not everything 1) Bahala na Attitude is a socio-cultural value in

isn’t political) the Philippines as well as a phrasing in the

Values & Traits Filipino language that is either said as an

Hospitality expression of a fatalistic attitude towards life or as

- Filipino hospitality, or “magiliw na pagtanggap”, is a a determined one in a challenging situation where

cultural practice passed down from generation to things are risky and uncertain.

generation,

- Basically, it refers to the warm and welcoming 2) Colonial Mentality is defined as the perception

nature of the Filipino people towards their guests. of ethnic and cultural inferiority and a form of

Respect for Elders internalized racial oppression. It is deemed a

- When a Filipino child meets an older family direct consequence of the Philippines’ long

member, the youth customarily greet them with a history of colonialism.

gesture called mano po, taking the older relative’s

hand and placing it on his or her own forehead to 3) Crab Mentality, also known as crab theory, crabs

express profound respect for the elder. in bucket mentality, or the crab-bucket effect, is a

Close Family Ties way of thinking best described by the phrase “if I

- Filipinos are known for having strong and close can’t have it, neither can you”.

family ties. They place high regard and put

importance on their family before anything else. 4) Debt of Gratitude ‘utang na loob’ is a Filipino

They work all day and do all they can to feed and cultural trait that may mean debt of gratitude and

provide for their family. reciprocity. We keep to heart the good deeds we

Self – sacrifice receive from someone, especially when we need

- Known for their enduring and close family ties, help. It is as if we say we are indebted to that

Filipinos always put their family first. person for life.

- Thus, self-sacrifice is a common trait for Filipinos,

as they’re willing to endure hardships to provide a

better life for their family. PROMOTING SENSE OF NATIONALISM

Bayanihan 1. Be an active Filipino Citizen (be a voter)

- Bayanihan spirit is one of communal unity, helping 2. Study the Philippine History

others without expecting rewards, to achieve a 3. Support Local Products

certain goal. 4. Speak the Filipino Language

- In earlier days, when houses were made of lighter 5. Do not spread Fake News and be Democratic in

materials such as coconut leaves, Bayanihan also Engaging with Dissent.

meant helping one’s neighbors move their house —

literally.
THE SELF IN THE DIGITAL AND VIRTUAL WORLD

Defines the concept of online identity.

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