Filipino Values & Traditions (PDF)

FILIPINO VALUES  filipino values and tradistions 1. Having close family ties -It is one of the outstanding cultural values that Filipinos have. -The family takes care of each other and is taught to be loyal to the family and elders by obeying their authorities. 2. Bayanihan -...

FILIPINO VALUES  filipino values and tradistions 1. Having close family ties -It is one of the outstanding cultural values that Filipinos have. -The family takes care of each other and is taught to be loyal to the family and elders by obeying their authorities. 2. Bayanihan -It is the spirit of communal unity or effort to achieve a particular objective. 3. Courtship -Filipinos are very romantic when it comes to affairs. -Serenading or harana in Tagalog is one of the most popular forms of courtship that show that a man is 4. Religion -Filipinos believe that having a strong devotion may lead to a better life and their guidance to face everyday life. 5. Superstition -These beliefs have come from the different saying and beliefs of our ancestors that aim to prevent danger from happening or to make a person refrain from doing something in particular. 6. Marriage and Wedding Customs -Marriage is the sacred union of man and woman after a period of courtship and engagement.  9. Fiestas 7. Death Rituals -Every town and city in the -It is one of the most important Philippines has fiestas of its own; occasions in the family. whatever time of the year it is, -The death of a relative is an there’s sure to be a fiesta going on opportunity to strengthen ties in somewhere. the family. -Fiestas in the Philippines are held to celebrate a patron saint. 8. Christmas -Considered as one of the biggest 10. Living with Parent holidays in the archipelago -Filipinos highly value the presence of family more than anything.  CHARACTERISTICS OF FILIPINO CULTURE 1.The Filipino people are very resilient 5.Filipinos help one another -”Community Spirit” Resilient - able to withstand -Bayanihan or recover quickly from 2.Filipinos difficult take pride in their conditions families 6.Filipinos values traditions and -In the Philippines, it is family culture first. -They usually set aside a specific day So, whether you are part of of a certain celebration the immediate family or you Filipinos have the longest Christmas belong to the third, you are celebration 3.Filipinos are very religious treated as a family member. -Even as early as August you can gear Christmas song and jingles being -Having brazen images of crosses and other religious paraphernalia. played. The celebration last until -Attending mass every sunday around theare 7.Filipinos firsthospitable or secondpeople week of January. -This trait is usually seen during 4.Very respectful fiestas and holidays where many -Using Po and Opo Filipinos are giving their best to -Pagmamano entertain their visitors well.  FILIPINO FAMILY VALUES The filipino family consists of many traditional values that have been treasured and passed on for many generations already. These values are incredibly beneficial. hereunder are the ff. Paggalang (Respect) Pakikisama (Helping Others) Utang na Loob (Debt of Gratitude) Pagpapahalaga sa Pamilya (Prioritizing Family) Hiya (Shame) Damayan System Compassionate Fun-loving Trait  FILIPINO SOCIAL VALUES Philippine society is characterized by many positive traits. Amony these are: High regard for Amor Propio (self-esteem) Smooth interpersonal relationships Personal alliance system The compadre system Utang-na-loob Suki relationship Friendship  WEAKNESSES OF FILIPINO CHARACTER Passivity and lack of initiate Lack of Discipline -Acceptance of what happens, -Procrastination, lack of willpower, without active response or motivation and ambition. resistance. Colonial Mentality Ningas cogon -Refers to the attitude the -being enthusiastic only during the Filipinos feel that products start of new undertaking coming from other countries are more superior that the local Gaya-Gaya Attitude products. Kanya-kanya syndrome -Immitating or copying other -evidence in the personal ambition culture. and the driver for power and status that is completely insensitive to Extreme Family centeredness the common good. -manifest itself in the use of one’s office and power as a means of Extreme personalism promoting the interest of the -manifested in the necessity for family members. the stablishment of personal relationships before any business or work relationships can be successful.  Filip Phnio i phyl o s Filipino values are rooted in personal experience and emotional connections, emphasizing family closeness, politeness, hospitality, and gratitude. These values shape beliefs about society, economic security, and faith in God. Human values have both subjective and social dimensions, impacting national peace and order. Max Scheler’s hierarchy of values highlights moral and religious values as crucial for becoming truly human, with Filipino figures like Cory Aquino and the EDSA heroes embodying these ideals.  Filipino Values: Nature, Filipino Values: Constellation and The Filipino value system is shaped by Abbivalence and context culture, history, and socio-political contexts, Split-Level emphasizing faith in God, family, and values like moderation, self-reliance, social Christianity Filipino values like pakikisama (harmony), utang na loob (debt of harmony, and empathy. These values are gratitude), and bahala na (resignation or interconnected and influenced by factors risk-taking) can have both positive and such as social acceptance and economic negative impacts. When expressed security. Concepts like "bahala na" (come positively, they foster unity, resilience, what may), "utang na loob" (debt of and faith, as seen during the People gratitude), "hiya" (shame), and "pakikisama" Power Revolution. However, their (social harmony) reflect this. As Filipino negative forms can lead to issues like society evolves, values like justice, People favoritism, complacency, and inequality. Power, and environmental conservation are Ultimately, these values are ambivalent, becoming more central, highlighting an shaping behavior based on how they are increasing focus on social justice and applied within the social context.. equality.