Filipino Value System: A Cultural Ideal

Filipino ValuesVALUES- from the Latin word VALERE.

strong and vigorous

the standards or principles for which an act is judged to be what is right or wrong, correct or incorrectgive meaning and direction to every individuals life and influence his human behavior

Significance of Studying Filipino Values

- In order to understand the Filipino culture and the development of the Filipino individual, one has to understand the underlying values on which every Filipino acts.

- A study on the Filipino values would provide us a deeper understanding of the Filipino culture.

Positive and Negative Filipino Values

Positive Filipino ValuesBAYANIHAN SYSTEM or spirit of kinship and camaraderie- A Filipino community spirit and cooperation wherein a group of individuals extends a helping hand without expecting any remuneration. It is characterized by communal work towards one goal.

2. DAMAYAN SYSTEM

- It is the sympathy for people who lost their love ones. In case of death of a certain member of the community, the whole community sympathizes with the bereaved family. Neighbors, friends and relatives of the deceased usually give certain amount of money as their way of showing sympathy. 3. FAMILINISM or close family relationsA Filipino trait of giving highest importance to family above other thing. A trait wherein the family members should be taken care and supported regardless of whether he/she did something wrong, a family member must be given attention and should not be abandoned.The family is seen as a defense against a hostile world and a unit where one can turn to in case he/she has a serious problem (Panopio & Rolda, 2000).

4. FUN-LOVING TRAIT

- A trait found in most Filipinos, a trait that makes them unique that even in time of calamities and other challenges in life, they always have something to be happy about, a reason to celebrate.5. HOSPITALITY: A WELCOME ATTITUDEBukas-Loob na Pagtanggap- Filipinos open their hearts to complete strangers and offer them the best in their homes. - process of welcoming ones sense of being: I am a person who knocks and wishes to be treated as a person (tao poako); The host or hostess who welcomes is also a person (tao rin ako tuloy!).

6. COMPASSIONATE

- A Filipino trait of being sympathetic to others even if the person is a stranger. An example of this is giving alms to beggar. This is observed when we hear Filipinos saying kawawa naman or nakakaawa naman.7. REGIONALISMA Filipino trait of giving more priority or preference in giving favors to his province mate before others.

8. FRIENDLY- A trait found in most Filipinos. They are sincere, loyal, kind and sociable person9. FLEXIBLE or magaling makibagayThe ability of Filipinos to ride on or adjust to the norms of other group just to attain smooth and harmonious relationship.

10. RELIGIOUS- Most Filipinos possess strong conformance of their religious belief in action and in words11. RESPECT to eldersBeing courteous both in words and in actions to the people of older people

12. REMEDYO ATTITUDEBeing creative and resourcefulThe ability to do things that are next to impossible. Example in fixing appliances that look impossible to repair.

13. MATIYAGAFilipinos are known for their tenacity and strong determination in every undertaking.

14. UTANG NA LOOBA feeling of obligation to repay someone who extended assistance to another which may take place in undetermined time and in whatever way.

15. UTANG NA LOOB: INFINITE RESPONSIBILITY- portrays our true identity based on our concern and response to others.

Pagtanaw is the unending gratitude but this is not enough because the responsibility to others does not end since pagpapakatao has no limits, same with pakikipagkapwa-tao.

Negative Filipino ValuesBAHALA NA ATTITUDEA Filipino trait characterized by retreating or withdrawal from certain undertaking and leaving everything to God to interfere and determine the outcome of his deeds.It happens when one simply resigns to the consequences of lifes difficulties.It is believing that life depends on: Swerte or buenas (good luck) Tadhana (decried by fate) Malas (bad luck)

2. COLONIAL COMPLEX or blue-seal mentalityA Filipino value of showing high admiration and preference to foreign produced goods over local ones.

3. CRAB MENTALITYA Filipino attitude characterized by an attempt to pull down someone who has achieved success beyond the others. This is done out of jealousy and insecurity.

4. EUPHEMISM

A Filipino way of substituting a word or phrase that is thought to be offensive or harsh with a mild and acceptable one in order to not offend or hurt another person Stating an unpleasant truth, opinion or request as pleasantly as possible. In order not to offend others, direct, harsh and brutal words must be avoided.

5. FILIPINO TIMEIn reality, it means always late, a Filipino attitude of impreciseness towards time.

6. GAYA-GAYA ATTITUDEA Filipino attitude of imitating or copying other culture specifically in mode of dressing, language, fashion or even haircut

7. JACKPOT MENTALITYA get rich quick mentality of some Filipinos who would rather engage in fast ways of acquiring money than through hardwork and sacrifice by getting in lottery, joining raffle draws and other.

8. KAPALARAN VALUES- A Filipino trait of accepting fate by believing that everything is written in his palm. Such trait contributes to lack of initiative and perseverance among Filipinos.9. MANANA HABITDelaying or setting aside a certain task assigned on the next day although it can be done today

10. NINGAS-COGON- being enthusiastic only during the start of new undertaking but ends dismally in accomplishing nothing. A common practiced observed in some politicians who are visible only during the start of certain endeavour.11. OVERSENSITIVEFilipinos have the tendency to be irritated easily of hurt upon hearing some criticisms or comments.

12. LACK OF SPORTSMANSHIPNot accepting defeat in competitions but rather putting the blame either to their opponents or to the sport officials

13. PAKIKISAMASubmitting oneself to the will of the group for the sake of camaraderie and unity. Failure to comply with the group demand, the person will be called walang pakikisama or selfish. The adherence to group demands have taught our young to engage in bad habits like smoking, alcoholism and even drug addiction.It is yielding to the will of the majority or to the leader which could result to both to positive and negative behavior. It refers to ones effort to get along with everybody.

14. TSAMBA LANG ATTITUDE

-Simplicity by declaring that his/her accomplishments are results of luck and not from perseverance and ability.

STRENGTHSPakikipagkapwa-TaoFamily OrientedJoy and HumorFlexibility and AdaptibilityHardwork and IndustryFaith and Religiosity Ability to Survive

WEAKNESSESExtreme Personalism Extreme Family CenterednessLack of DisciplinePassivity and Lack of InitiativeColonial MentalityKanya-Kanya SyndromeLack of Self-Analysis and Self-ReflectionFilipinos are proud of being puspusang-loob.

Mapamaraan(resourceful) and mapanuklas (ingenous).Part of their being resourceful is their use of ANTING-ANTING (amulets and charms)

Filipinos know their competence (kilala ang kakayahan).

Kayang-kaya mo yan is the encouraging phrase of the Filipinos to do their best through tiyaga.

imbued with lakas ng loob (self-confidence or self reliance).

In their desire for social acceptance, Filipinos are:Marunong makibagayMarunong makiisaMarunong makilahokMarunong makipagpalagayang loobMarunong makisalamuhaMarunong makisangkotMarunong makitungoMarunong makisama Filipinos are likened to a bamboo which symbolizes flexibility, endurance and harmony with nature.

Bahala na attitude should not be judged as a fatalistic resignation or withdrawal from an engagement or crisis but because of their kababaang-loob.It is manifested by their daop-palad habit. Their relationship with God is the source of their malinis at tapat na panunungkulan.