Filipino Values and Traits PDF

LESSON OBJECTIVES At the end of this lesson, you should be able to: 1. Develop a Filipino identity; 2. Identify different Filipino values and traits; and 3. Reflect on your selfhood in relation to your national identity. The Political Self and Being Filipino  Who Is a Filipino? -...

LESSON OBJECTIVES At the end of this lesson, you should be able to: 1. Develop a Filipino identity; 2. Identify different Filipino values and traits; and 3. Reflect on your selfhood in relation to your national identity. The Political Self and Being Filipino  Who Is a Filipino? - According to the 1987 Philippine Constitution, Filipino citizens are: “…those whose fathers or mothers are citizens of the Philippines, those born before January 17, 1973, of Filipino mothers, who elect Philippine citizenship upon reaching the age of majority, and those who are naturalized in accordance with law.” - Citizenship is not the only marker of being a Filipino; People who were born and grew up in the same culture develop and share common personality traits and values  Filipino Values and Traits The Filipino Hospitality Filipinos welcome their guests and tourists as if they are their own brothers and sisters. They always make their guests feel at home, offering them something to eat, or even a place to stay. Respect for Elders - Filipinos greet their elders by kissing their hand while saying “Mano po!” and constantly using “po” and “opo” in conversations. - A wide array of references to elder people such as ate for older sister; kuya for older brother; tito and tita for uncle and aunt; lolo and lola for grandfather and grandmother; and manong and aling for older people outside the family.  Close Family Ties - Filipinos maintain a tight relationship with their families. They are fond of family reunions during birthdays, holidays, or fiestas year-round. - Some Filipino families even opt to live in a big house where everyone can stay together. Nursing homes are almost always not an option for family members. Cheerful Personality Filipinos smile when they are happy, or sometimes even when they are sad or angry. Smiling has been a coping strategy for many Filipinos especially during trying times and calamities.  Self-sacrifice - Filipinos go out of their way to extend help to their friends, families, and loved ones. - Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) sacrifice a lot. That is why they are regarded as modern-day Filipino heroes. Bayanihan It is the spirit of communal unity and cooperation of Filipinos. It is also about giving without expecting something in return. “Bahala Na” Attitude - It is the Filipino version of the famous line “Hakuna Matata,” meaning no worries. - The phrase is said to have originated from “Bathala na,” where Bathala means God, and the phrase meaning leaving everything into God’s hands.  Colonial Mentality It is regarded as the lack of patriotism and the attitude where Filipinos favor foreign products more than their own; but also the desire to look more foreign than local and keep up with foreign beauty trends. “Mañana” Habit Filipino term for procrastination; derived from a Filipino phrase called “Mamaya na” meaning dawdling things, which could have been done at an earlier time. “Ningas Kugon” - “Ningas” is a Filipino term for flame and “kugon” is a Filipino term for Cogon grass that easily burns out after it is put into flames. It is the attitude of eagerly starting things but quickly losing eagerness soon after experiencing difficulty.  Pride Most Filipinos hold on to their pride as if they are more precious than keeping a good relationship with family and loved ones. Crab Mentality It is a toxic trait among Filipinos where one resents the achievement of another, instead of feeling happy for that person; just like crabs in a container, they pull each other down. Filipino Time Filipinos have this common attitude of arriving late at commitments, dinner, or parties especially if they are meeting someone close to them.  Filipino Markers 1. Proverbs or Salawikain a. proverbs expressing a general attitude toward life and the laws that govern life b. ethical proverbs recommending certain virtues and condemning certain vices c. proverbs expressing a system of values d. proverbs expressing general truths and observations about life and human nature e. humorous proverbs f. miscellaneous proverbs 2. Superstitions - Filipinos’ set of superstitions passed down from generation to generation - Some of these may be influenced by beliefs from other cultures, but Filipinos have retold these superstitions according to their own experiences. 3. Myths and Legends - Due to the Philippines’s rich culture and history, numerous myths and legends have sprung. - These stories are aimed to explain the origin of things, at the same time, teach a valuable lesson. 4. Heroes and Icons - Heroes serve as a reminder of true patriotism and nationalism as they have sacrificed their lives for the sake of their country’s freedom and progress. - Famous Filipino icons such as Lea Salonga, Manny Pacquiao, and our very own national hero, Jose Rizal, have made the Filipino name more pronounced worldwide through their own expertise.  How to Be A Good Filipino 1. Be an active Filipino citizen. 2. Study the Philippine history. 3. Support local products. 4. Speak the Filipino language. 5. Do not spread fake news and be democratic in engaging with dissent. 2. Discuss how being a Filipino affects your “self.” How can becoming a better Filipino influence your duty to becoming a better version of yourself? LESSON SUMMARY - The Philippines…emerged in the 1890s after over three centuries of colonization of the Spaniards. - Liberation from the last colonizers, the Japanese, only occurred in 1946. - Foreign culture, beliefs, language, and religion have made a huge dent…to the contemporary Filipino identity and culture.  Who Is a Filipino? - According to the 1987 Philippine Constitution, Filipino citizens are: “…those whose fathers or mothers are citizens of the Philippines; those born before January 17, 1973, of Filipino mothers, who elect Philippine citizenship upon reaching the age of majority; and those who are naturalized in accordance with law.”  Filipino Values and Traits The Filipino Hospitality - Filipinos welcome their guests and tourists as if they are their own brothers and sisters; Respect for Elders - Saying “Mano po!” and constantly using “po” and “opo” in conversations. - Ate for older sister; kuya for older brother; tito and tita for uncle and aunt, lolo and lola for grandfather and grandmother; and manong and aling for older people outside the family.  Close Family Ties - Fond of family reunions during birthdays, holidays, or fiestas year-round - Opt to live in a big house where everyone can stay together Cheerful Personality Filipinos smile when they are happy, or sometimes even when they are sad or angry. Self-sacrifice Filipinos go out of their way to extend help to their friends, families, and loved ones.  Bayanihan It is the spirit of communal unity and cooperation of Filipinos. It is also about giving without expecting something in return. “Bahala Na” Attitude Said to have originated from “Bathala na,” where Bathala means God, and the phrase meaning leaving everything into God’s hands  Colonial Mentality Is regarded as the lack of patriotism and the attitude where Filipinos favor foreign products more than their own “Mañana” Habit Filipino term for procrastination; derived from a Filipino phrase called “Mamaya na” “Ningas Kugon” The attitude of eagerly starting things but quickly losing eagerness soon after experiencing difficulty  Pride Most Filipinos hold on to their pride as if they are more precious than keeping a good relationship with family and loved ones. Crab Mentality Where one resents the achievement of another, instead of feeling happy for that person Filipino Time Arriving late at commitments, dinner, or parties  Filipino Markers 1. Proverbs or Salawikain a. proverbs expressing a general attitude toward life and the laws that govern life b. ethical proverbs recommending certain virtues and condemning certain vices c. proverbs expressing a system of values d. proverbs expressing general truths and observations about life and human nature e. humorous proverbs f. miscellaneous proverbs 2. Superstitions Some of these may be influenced by beliefs from other cultures, but Filipinos have retold these superstitions according to their own experiences. 3. Myths and Legends These stories are aimed to explain the origin of things, at the same time, teach a valuable lesson. 4. Heroes and Icons Heroes serve as a reminder of true patriotism and nationalism as they have sacrificed their lives for the sake of their country’s freedom and progress.  How to Be a Good Filipino 1. Be an active Filipino citizen. 2. Study the Philippine history. 3. Support local products. 4. Speak the Filipino language. 5. Do not spread fake news and be democratic in engaging with dissent.