FILIPINO CULTURE, CUSTOMS AND TRADITIONS

ABOUT DATING

Women during the Spanish regime were generally shy, refined and inhabited. Their behavior was strictly monitored by the family to maintain their good reputation. A girl was not seen alone with the man. A man got to know a woman only by
being a friend of the woman’s trusted friend who would help in case he wanted to have an opportunity to see the girl of his dreams. He did not directly approach the woman; that was impolite.

ABOUT MARRIAGE

Marriage is a sacred to the Filipinos. One becomes the butt of jokes if he or she remains single. A bachelorette is considered a potential competitor for the attention of a husband. Parents train their sons and daughters in the proper choice of a
mate. Before marriage, the boy parents seek the approval of the girl’s parents for Marriage with their daughter. This called Pamanhikan the grandparents of the man also join the pamanhikan. The girl parents are not expected to agree
immediately. They will first talk the about the shortcomings of their daughter. If the future in-laws persist the parents of the bride give their consent

ABOUT THE ART

Filipino are lovers of art. Their art is reflected in the things they do and way they believe in daily life. Our ancestors passed their time sinning awaits, corridos, and reading stories about the bravery of the legendary heroes.

AMBILINEAL DESCENT

Individuals are descended from both parents, but are able to choose from which group they would like more affiliation.

FAMILY

A primary social group, a small community, in any society, typically consisting of a man and women, or any two individuals who wish to share their lives together in a long-term committed relationship with one another, raising offspring and
usually in the same dwelling.

SINGLE PARENT

In a single parent Household from, there is only one parent caring for the children of the house without the help of the other parent in the some setting.

SINGLE PERSON

In the single parent Household from consists of only one person living by themselves.

NUCLEAR

The term nuclear family is used to refer a family and household setting that consists of a father, a mother, and their children. Nuclear families can be any size as long as the family can support itself and there are only two parents.

HOUSEHOLD

Consists of one or more people who live in the same dwelling and also share at meals or living accommodation, any may consist of a single family or some other grouping of people.

COMMON GOOD

- to be fully human we must learn to live in our community with others and seek.
- can be defined as the sum total of social conditions which allow people.
- group or an individuals reach their fulfillment and more easily.
- is a dynamic concept.
- conditions change moral awareness grow.

THE FILIPINO CULTURE AND VALUES

- Is the summation of indigenous forces and foreign influences that had come to bear upon the people in varying degrees during the last centuries.
- Cotributory factors to Filipino Culture Malays Chinese Indian Hindu Spanish Americans

The Filipino Cultural Perspectives

1. The Traditional Concept Hold that Filipino culture was developed due to the conglomeration of the physical, intellectual, moral and spriritual aspects.

2. The Nationalistic View Regards culture as the summation of the needs of people, the description of their past and present condition, an expression of their values, thoughts and emotions, and the dipiction of their historic struggles too liberate
themselves.

3. Cultural Dualism The Philippines is a transitional society dominated on one side by the traditional culture and on the other side by the modern culture.

THE FILIPINO CULTURE (Hospitality is practice)

A. Belief System : Filipinos are believers of religion. They believe so much on supernatural powers and viewed themselves as only a speck in this wide universe. Success is considered a blessing from above, as a result of good luck and faith
Good is considered relative. Hapiness and success differ from one person to another.

B. Value System : Cultural values are shared assumptions of what is right, good or important. Guide man's behavior and action as he relates himself in most situations in life. Can best be seen from the aspects of personal and social
relationships. Majority of Filipinos value more their honor (karangalan) rather than wealth.

VALUE SYSTEM

In decision- making: the Filipinos usually consult and take into consideration the consensus of the family members as the feelings of those who are to be affected. Filipinos love to mingle with other people particularly with friends and
relatives. They engaged themselves in mutual cooperation (Bayanihan) Filipinos are friendly. They smile at people, even with strangers They are warm and simple Filipino women are regardd and respected.

THE FILIPINO VALUES (predominant)

1.Utang-na -loob

it is a technique of receprocity of debt of gratitude to others within the family circle or primary group, sometimes unlimited in nature, emotional rather than financial or rational. It is sign of marginal economy where no place is available in
bargaining, formal agreeements, written contracts, specific rights and responsibilities.

2. Pakikisama

Closely to utang-na-loob It is the value of belongingness and loyalty to the snall in-group with sensitivity to the feelings of others on the principle of “give and take.” Is a folk concept of good public relations and avoidance of conflict with the
leader or majority of the groups.

3. Hiya

Controls a large extent the behavior of the individual. Dependent on others will think, say and do. Because of hiya, a Filipino cannot say “NO” even it is against his will to do what is being requested.

4. Bahala na

Common expression among Filipinos and this rest on the fatalistic outlook and strong dependence on the “spirits” who will take care of everything if they are really meant for a person.

5. Authoritarianism

It is the dependense of the Filipinos in a paternalistic rather than in a stern way upon the eldres of the family, upon their boss, if employed, and upon people in authority as their father figure. Commonly practice in the Filipino familoyt which
basically patriachal in nature. The father is seen as the head that makes major decisions affecting the family.

6. Individualism

Pattern of behavior which characterizes the Filipino as self-centered The desire to make the name for himself becomes the primary motivation for success.

7. Amor-propio Individual's highly emotional reaction to protect his honor and dignity when they are threaten or questioned and to retaliate. Common forms of this are “hele hele bago quiere” or pakipot which shows at aperson initially
refusing an offer even if he wants very much to accept it.

8. Harana S E R E N A D E

9. B A Y A N I H A N

10. P A K I K I S A M A

11. P A G M A M A N O