THE FILIPINO WAY
INTRODUCTION:
Our culture is a big reflection of our great and
complex history. It is influenced by most of our
people we have interacted with. A blend of
Malayo-Polynesian and Hispanic culture with the
influence of Chinese, Indian, Arabs snd other
Asian cultures really contribute to the customs
and traditions of the Filipinos.
FILIPINO CUSTOMS AND TRADITION
Mano po is a way of greeting to their elders by taking
the right hand of the elder with their right hand and
place the back of their hand to their head. It is also a
way to give respect to them. The Filipinos are
considered as the most hospitable people.
HAVING CLOSE FAMILY
TIES
BAYANIHAN COURTSHIP
A communal unity to Filipinos are very
Filipinos value their
achieve a certain goal. romantic when it comes
family ties. They are
Most of the time, to heart affairs.
willing to take care for
bayanihan occurs after Serenading is the most
their families and be
calamities. popular form of
loyal to them. During
holidays such as courtship.
Christmas, families
often have reunion to
gather and celebrate
the holiday.
MARRIAGE AND
RELIGION SUPERSTITION
WEDDING CUSTOMS
Philippines is one of the Filipinos often believe
For the Filipinos,
two predominantly the stories/believes of
marriage is the union of
Roman Catholic nations their ancestors. Those
man and woman after
in Asia-Pacific. They beliefs are part of our
periods of courtship.
believe that their strong culture and shapes our
Sacred marriages
devotion lead them to country.
involves with the God.
guidance in everyday
life
DEATH SOCIETY CHRISTMAS
This is the most The Philippines is a
One of the biggest
important occasion of diverse country. Any
holidays in the
the family’s life. This is races are accepted and
archipelago. It is mostly
an oppurtunity to not discriminated.
celebrated as early as
strenghten family bond.
September.
Paying respect to the
deceased is an absolute
necessary.
FIESTAS LIVING WITH
PARENTS
Every town and city in
the Philippines has a
Presence of family
fiesta. It is held to
members are embraced
celebrate a patron
more in the Filipino
saint. It is also a way to
household. Adult
pay respect to our
children living in their
saints.
family homes are
common.
CHARACTERISTICS OF FILIPINO CULTURE
• The Filipino people are very resilient - Filipinos always find a way to stand
up from unfortunate situation
• FIlipinos take pride in their families - Family is always first, ALL THE TIME
• Filipinos are very religious - Filipino goes to church every Sunday,
sometimes, even twice or thrice a week
• Filipinos are very respectful - Words like po and opo are taught to children
to address the elders
CHARACTERISTICS OF FILIPINO CULTURE
• FIlipinos help one another - More known as bayanihan. WE help each other
without expecting in return
• Filipinos value tradition and culture - Holidays are valued in Philippines,
they side aside days top celebrate them and sometimes relatives come over
to celebrate
• Filipinos have the longest Christmas celebrations - As early as August, the
Christmas vibes are here and it lasts until around 2nd week of January
• Filipinos love art and architecture - We have a passion for anything
unique. In short, Filipinos are creative.
CHARACTERISTICS OF FILIPINO CULTURE
• The Filipinos are hospitable people - Foreign visitors are greeted and
treated with respect. They entertain their guest with warm heart and
energetic vibes.
FILIPINO FAMILY VALUES
• Paggalang (Respect) - Po and opo are used to greet elders. Younger
siblings can show their respect to the older brother and sister by calling
them kuya and ate
• Pakikisama (Helping others) - Getting along with people. This trait fosters
cooperation and being helpful
• Utang na loob (Debt of gratitude) - Pay your debts with gratitude
• Pagpapahalaga sa Pamilya (Prioritizing Family) - Putting an importance to
family
• Hiya (Shame) - It values that drive to become more respectful and
FILIPINO FAMILY VALUES
• Damayan system - extending sympathy for people who lost their loved
ones. Some people give money to the family of the deceased to show
sympathy
• Compassionate - Being sympathetic to others even if you dont know them
(a stranger). A common catchphrase we hear is when they say “kawawa
naman” to the unfortunate
• Fun-loving trait - We are always happy even in desperate times
SOCIAL VALUES OF THE FILIPINOS
• High regard for amor propio (self-esteem) - Self-esteem refers to an
individual’s emotional evaluation of their own worth. This characteristic is
conductive to run a smooth running of society. One who is insensitive is said
to have a lack of sense of shame and embarassment.
• Smooth interpersonal relationships - A sense of interaction between two
or more people
• Personal alliance system - This is anchored of kinship. This is a beginning
of a nuclear family. However, the trust of nuclear family and immediate
family is not the same.
SOCIAL VALUES OF THE FILIPINOS
• The compadre system - It is the upgraded system of kinship, strenghtened
by this three special occasion: baptism, confirmation and marriage
• Utang na loob - Debt (obligations) can never be fully paid that can last for
decades or even generations
• Suki relationship - may develop from being regular customer to someone.
Trust is given to someone and may be a breakthrough to some unexpected
friendships
• Friendship - It is on par with kinship. Friends you make have usually have
your back to support you and help you. It can strenghten your personal
alliance system
WEAKNESS OF THE FILIPINO
CHARACTER
• Passivity and lack of initiative - Always in acceptance mode and no
proactivity
• Colonial mentality - Romanticizing western cultures too much . This can
lead to believing that Philippines is inferior to other countries when it is not
• Kanya-kanya syndrome - Crab mentality to be exact. People are afraid
when they are outclassed by someone. They love to see themselves
winning and the other party suffer.
• Extreme personalism - There is no gap between objective tasks and
emotional involvement
WEAKNESS OF THE FILIPINO
CHARACTER
• Extreme family centeredness - Too much goodness can be a serious flaw.
It only manifests what suits the best to their family, not caring for others.
Serious examples of this is the political dynasties reigning in our homeland.
• Lack of discipline - Procrastination, lack of willpower, motivation and
ambition
• Lack of self-analysis and reflection - Lack of validation, making us satisfied
to superficial explanations and solutions
• Ningas cogon - Starting task enthusiasticlly but loses interests and dont
finish it
WEAKNESS OF THE FILIPINO
CHARACTER
• Gaya-gaya attitude - Imitating or copying other culture. Whilst getting
inspiration is not bad, too much of this attitude leads to underappreciating
our country
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