Filipino Values and Traits

• Values are principles or standards of behavior that can be adopted individually or by a group.

Roots of Filipino Values

• Filipino values stem from Filipino culture.
• Filipino values can be explained in four ways:
• They are Filipino values that embody a universal stance but have become distinctly Filipino.
• They exist in other cultures and value systems.
• Universal values possess unique Filipino meanings.
• Filipino values have evolved historically, with the consciousness arising from a series of events.

Filipino Traits: Positive

• Hospitality: Filipinos are generally warm and excellent hosts.
• Respectfulness: Filipinos show respect to elders by using "po" or "opo" when addressing them.
• Strong Family Ties and Religion: Filipinos are known for keeping their families closely knit and are known for having strong religious beliefs.
• Generosity and Helpfulness: Filipinos are generally generous people.
• Hardworking: Filipinos value work ethic, even for little pay.
• Loving and Caring: Filipinos generally exhibit love and care toward others.

Filipino Traits: Negative

• Fatalism: Often expressed as "whatever will be, will be" or "come what may".
• Crab Mentality: Filipinos who undermine others for personal gain.
• Complacency: Some Filipinos might know there is an issue but remain unconcerned if it does not affect them directly; also known as the "walang pakialam" attitude.
• Shame or Hiya: Many Filipinos abide by others' expectations out of fear of gossip or ridicule.
• "Don't be Caught" Attitude: The idea that cheating is acceptable as long as it remains unnoticed.
• Rationalization: The tendency of Filipinos to excuse wrong actions by claiming they are only human and prone to mistakes.

Filipino Work Values

• Orderly Environment: Refers to the importance Filipinos place on physical surroundings.
• Strong Family Ties: Highlights the attachment Filipinos have to their families.
• Interpersonal Relationship: Includes values like "utang na loob" (reciprocity) and “amor propio” (sense of honor), fostering "pakikisama" (working well with others)

Filipino Work Values

• Material Well-being: Reflects the desire for recognition, security, and financial success.
• Occupational Excellence: Filipinos strive to excel in their respective fields.
• Religiosity: The practice of one's faith is important, and is intended to be not in conflict with work life.

How to Enjoy Work & Create Spiritual Values

• Practice the Golden Rule.
• Guard your mouth.
• Stop the green jokes.
• Practice ethical behavior.
• Learn to forgive.
• Be generous.
• Respect superiors & co-workers.
• Be considerate.
• Perform your work & fulfill your duties to the best of your ability.
• Be a grateful person.
• Do not bring the problems at home to the workplace (vice-versa).
• Be an inspiration to others.
• Read the Bible every day.
• Develop a personal relationship with God.
• Smile & enjoy your work, because work has been sanctified, it must also sanctify.

Basic Duties of Employers

• Respect the dignity of the workers.
• Appreciate their work.
• Never treat them as slaves for making money.
• Never assign them tasks beyond their strength, do not employ them in work not suited to their age or gender.
• Give them commensurate & fair wage.
• Provide for their health & social recreation.
• Provide them time for the practice of their religion.
• Instruct them how to use their money wisely.
• Instruct them to love their family.
• Provide them with opportunities for promotion.

Basic Duties of Employees/Workers

• Work honestly & comply with all agreements.
• Never injure capital, nor steal from the employer.
• Never outrage the person of the employer.
• Never employ deceit nor violence in presenting a cause.
• Never consult with “agitators” or men of evil principles.