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Filipino Values and

Traits
PR ESE N TE D BY:

A N A STA CI O A N A L Y N BR E I S

1 st YEA R BSO A
The Philippines
Emerged in the 1890s after over 3 centuries of
colonializations of the Spaniards.

Liberation from the last colonizers ,the Japanese, only

occurred in 1946.

Colonial mentality remains,

An individual’s race, ethnicity and physical


characteristics are not only factors that makes a
person’s national identity.

Our values and traits are also important indications


that set us apart from others.
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Who is a Filipino?
Who is a Filipino?
Under the 1987 Philippine Constitution Article IV, Section 1,
its states that: The following are citizens of the
Philippines:

1. Those who are citizens of the Philippines at the time of


the adoption of this Constitution;

2. Those whose fathers or mothers are citizens of the


Philippines;

3.Those who are naturalized in accordance of law


Who is a Filipino?
There are two (2) generally recognized forms of acquiring Philippine citizenship;

1. Filipino by birth
Jus soli (right of soli) which is the legal principle that a person’s
nationality at birth is determined by the place of birth (e,g. the
territory of given state)

Jus sanguinis (right of blood )which is the legal principle that, at birth
,an individual acquires the nationality of his /her natural parents /s . The
Philippines adheres to this principles

2. Filipino by naturalization which is the judicial act of adopting a foreigner and


clothing him with the privileges of a native –born citizen .Its implies the renunciation of
a former nationality and the fact of entrance into a similar relation towards a new body
politic.
Culture and Self -Identity
1. Culture and history have greatly influenced the manner Filipino
learn ,live and behave.

2. Growing up in a particular culture develops one’s personality


and values.

3. Culture heritages and values is being passed from generation to


generation.
The Filipino Hospitality
Filipino welcome their guess and tourists as if
they are their own brother and sister; they
always make their guests feel at home;
offering them something to eat , or even a
place to stay.

They will bring out their best sets of plates


and chinaware for their honored guests and
would even go as far as spending a lot of
money and going into debt just so they can
satisfy them.
The Filipino Hospitality
In most local shops ,Filipino salesperson will greet their
customers with warm welcome and say
‘’ Thank you’’ when they leave even without buying anything.

Filipino also participate giving tours to friends who will


visit their hometown and treating them to the best
restaurants and delicacies for free.

During festivals or fiestas ,Filipino serve heaps of festive


food and invite the whole barangay over .They are also fond
of giving ‘’Pasalubong’’ or tokens from their travel ‘’ Pabaon’’
or farewell gifts to their visitors.
Respect for Elders
Filipino greet their elders by kissing their
hand while saying ‘’ MANO PO’’ and ‘’OPO’’ in
conversations.

Forgetting to address older people


properly will regard them as rude and
impolite.

There is also a wide array of references to elder people such as

Ate and kuya:


Tito and Tita;
Lolo and Lola ;and
Manong and Aling:
Close Family Ties
Filipinos maintain a tight relationship with their families
regardless if the children are old enough and ready have
families of their own

They are also fond of family reunions during birthdays ,


holidays or fiestas year round.

Some Filipino families even choose to live in a big house


where everyone can stay together ; Nursing homes are
almost always not an options for family members and
choose to take care of their elders themselves.
Bayanihan
BAYANIHAN is the spirit of unity and
cooperation of Filipinos.

Its is also about giving without expecting


something in return .Filipinos are always
ready to share and help their friends and
loves ones who are in need.

It may not always in monetary from , but the


time and effort they give also counts as a
from and effort or help for them.
Bayanihan

This traits is particularly manifested in how Filipinos


rally themselves to send aid to those who are
severely affected by natural calamities.
Self -Sacrifice
Filipinos go out of their way to extend help to their
friends and family and loved ones.

They wish comfort and better lives for their loved


ones and would even go to the extent of working
abroad ,hundreds of miles away to earn more
income and save up for them.

OFW sacrifice a lot ; that is why they are regarded


as modern day Filipino heroes..

There are also times when the eldest among the


children of the family would give up school to work
and provide for the rest of the family and educate
his or her siblings
“ Bahala na Attitude’’
‘’ Bahala na’‘ is the Filipino version of the
famous line ‘’ Hakuna Matata’’.. which means no
worries.

“Hakuna Matata ‘is a Swahili language


phase from East Africa Translated , it
means ‘‘no trouble’’. The word Hakuna’’
means ‘there is not here “while ‘‘ Matata
means problems’’.
‘’Bahala na’’ Attitude
The phrase is said to have originated from
‘‘BAHALA NA” means God ,and the phrase meaning
leaving everything in to God’s everything into God.
hands.

It can also be viewed as something similar to cheerful and


positive attitude of Filipino and allowing situations take
care of themselves instead of worrying about them.
Manana habit
This is the Filipino term for
procrastination

It was derived from longer Filipino phrase called ‘’Mamaya


na’’ which means dawdling things , In which could have been
done at an earlier time.

It is poor habit of laziness that results in heavier workloads.


Ningas kugon
‘’ Ningas “ is a local term flame and “ is a Filipino term for
Cogon grass that easily burns out after it is put into flames

The phases refers to the attitude of eagerly starting things


but quickly losing eagerness soon after experiencing
difficulty and negative circumstances.

Laziness is a common problem among Filipino ; that is why


Filipino are regarded as ‘’ Juan Tamad ‘’or Lazy juan.
High Pride
It is believed and observed that Filipinos hold on their
pride as if they are more precious than keeping a good
relationship with family loved ones

When two parties are not in good terms ,they find it so hard
to apologize and wait until the other party asks for an
apology.
Crab Mentality
This is considered as a toxic traits among
Filipinos.

One resents the achievement of other people ,instead of


feeling happy for the person

They ruin each other’s reputation rather than bringing them


up resulting to no progress..
Filipino Time
Filipino have this common attitude of
arriving late at commitment.

They tend to disregard punctuality nun

The 7;00 PM call time because adjusted to 7;30 pm even


beyond ,and the same time because everyone is using this
concept.
FILIPINO VALUES AND
TRAITS

THANK YOU FOR PAYING ATTENTION.

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