Strengths and Weaknesses of the Filipino Character PDF

THE STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES OF THE FILIPINO CHARACTER: A SOCIAL-CULTURAL ISSUE THE TEACHER AND THE COMMUNITY, SCHOOL CULTURE, AND ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP  Analysis: By Pair Write at...

THE STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES OF THE FILIPINO CHARACTER: A SOCIAL-CULTURAL ISSUE THE TEACHER AND THE COMMUNITY, SCHOOL CULTURE, AND ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP  Analysis: By Pair Write atleast (5) good and (5) bad characteristics that you observed and encountered to your pair. How are you going to help your pair to counteract such bad characteristics?  INTRODUCTION Schools are there for society. Their relevance is proven by their ability to address socio-cultural problems, but what are these social issues or problems that schools should help address?  The Strengths of the Filipino Character 1. PAKIKIPAGKAPWA TAO – Exemplifies our ability to empathize with others, in helpfulness and generosity in times of need (pakikiramay) in the practice of bayanihan or mutual assistance, and in the famous Filipino hospitality.  The Strengths of the Filipino Character 2. FAMILY ORIENTATION – Concern for the family is manifested in the honor and respect given to parents and elders. And in the sacrifices for the welfare of the family.  The Strengths of the Filipino Character 3. JOY AND HUMOR – Filipinos have cheerful and fun-loving. Laughing at ourselves and the mess we are in is an important coping mechanism. This sense of joy and humor is manifested in the Filipino’s love for socials and celebrations.  The Strengths of the Filipino Character 4. FLEXIBILITY, ADAPTABILITY, AND CREATIVITY – Very evident in us Filipinos is our great capacity to adjust and adapt to circumstances and any eventualities that come our way.  The Strengths of the Filipino Character 5. HARDWORK AND INDUSTRY – Filipinos’ desire to improve one’s standard of living and to live a decent life matched with proper working conditions and motivations make them work hard.  The Strengths of the Filipino Character 6. FAITH AND RELIGIOSITY – Filipinos are predominantly Christians if not Catholics. We have deep faith in God and are religious.  The Strengths of the Filipino Character 7. ABILITY TO SURVIVE – Filipinos are survivors and resilient. We have the great capability to surpass all sad experiences and recover easily from difficult times.  The weaknesses of the Filipino Character as cited in the report “ A moral Recovery Program: Building a People, Building a Nation” 1. EXTREME FAMILY CENTEREDNESS – Excessive concern for family means using one’s office and power to promote family interests and thus factionalism patronage, political dynasties and the protection of erring family members. It results in lack of concern for the common good, and acts as a block to national consciousness.  The weaknesses of the Filipino Character as cited in the report “ A moral Recovery Program: Building a People, Building a Nation” 2. EXTREME PERSONALISM – Takes things personally, cannot separate objective task from emotional involvement. Because of this, the Filipino is uncomfortable with bureaucracy, with rules and regulations and with standard procedures. He uses personal contacts, and gives preference to family and friends in hiring services and even voting. Extreme personalism leads to the graft and corruption evident in Philippine society.  The weaknesses of the Filipino Character as cited in the report “ A moral Recovery Program: Building a People, Building a Nation” 3. LACK OF DISCIPLINE – A casual attitude toward time and space, manifested in a lack of precision and compulsiveness, poor time management, and procrastination. Aversion to following procedures strictly results in a lack of standardization and equality control. Impatience results in short cuts, palusot, ningas cogon. Lack of discipline often results in inefficient work systems, the violation of rules and a casual work ethic lacking follow through.  The weaknesses of the Filipino Character as cited in the report “ A moral Recovery Program: Building a People, Building a Nation” 4. PASSIVITY AND LACK OF INITIATIVE – Waiting to be told what to do, reliance on others (leaders and government), complacency, lack of a sense of urgency. There is a high tolerance for inefficiency, poor service, and even violations of one’s basic rights. Too patient and matiisin, too easily resigned to his fate, the Filipino is easily oppressed and exploited. The weaknesses of the Filipino Character as cited in the report “ A moral Recovery Program: Building a People, Building a Nation” 5. COLONIAL MENTALITY – Lack of patriotism, or of an active awareness, appreciation, and love of the Philippines and an actual preference for things foreign.  The weaknesses of the Filipino Character as cited in the report “ A moral Recovery Program: Building a People, Building a Nation” 6. KANYA-KANYA SYNDROME, TALANGKA MENTALITY – Done by tsismis, intriga, and unconstructive criticism, it is evident in the personal ambition that is completely insensitive to the common good, lack of a sense of service among people in the government bureaucracy. This results in the dampening of cooperative and community spirit, and in the tramping upon others’ rights.  The weaknesses of the Filipino Character as cited in the report “ A moral Recovery Program: Building a People, Building a Nation” 7. LACK OF SELF-ANALYSIS AND SELF-REFLECTION – The tendency to be superficial and somewhat flighty. In the face of serious personal and social problems, there is a lack of analysis or reflection, and instead satisfaction with superficial explanations and solutions. The weaknesses of the Filipino Character as cited in the report “ A moral Recovery Program: Building a People, Building a Nation” 8. EMPHASIS ON PORMA RATHER THAN SUBSTANCE – This lack of analysis and emphasis on form is reinforced by an educational system that is more from substance.  The Filipino Character : Strengths and Weaknesses (Conceptualization) Many of our strenghts as a people are also sources of our weaknesses. We are a joyful people with a sense of humor but we can’t take things with humor all the time for serious problems need serious analysis. Our faith in God is our source of strenght but this makes us dependent on forces outside us, do nothing that makes us submissive to God’s will. We are good at pakikipagkapwa-tao and so we can easily emphatize but we can the same time be envious of others. We can be hardworking and yet can be lazy and passive GOALS PROPOSED TO DEVELOP IN THE FILIPINO  A sense of patriotism and national pride  A sense of the common good  A sense of integrity and accountability  The values and habits of discipline and hard work  The value and habits of self-reflection and analysis; the internalization of spiritual values and the emphasis on essence rather than on form. Thank You for Listening : )