Filipino Values and Beliefs

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The Filipino Values and Beliefs

Filipino Values
- refers to the set of values majority of the
Filipino have historically held important in
their lives. This Philippine value system
includes their own unique assemblage of
consistent ideologies, moral code ethical
practices, etiquette, and values that are
promoted by their society.
Positive Filipino
Values
Close Family Ties
To a Filipino,
Family comes
first and Family
is Everything.
Bayanihan
Bayanihan is a
Core Essence of
the Filipino
Culture. It is
helping out
One’s
neighbour as a
community and
doing a task
together .
Magalang
(Respectful)
Filipinos are
respectful. We
see this in how
we address
our elderly
people
Utang Na Loob
Filipinos always
recognize one’s
indebtedness.
Hospitable
The Filipino
community
are very warm
and
hospitable.
Pakikisama
It means getting along

with others to preserve
a harmonious
relationship
God-Fearing
Even though Filipinos
sometimes argue to
what religion is
dominant; they
essentially have God as
a center of their lives.
Brave
Filipinos are known
for showing bravery
and prowess most
especially when the
family and our lives
are threatened by other
people.
Hardworking
Filipinos have the
capacity for hard
work given proper
conditions. The
desire to have a
better life makes
the Filipinos to and
strive and work
hard.
Creative
Filipinos are creative,
resourceful, quick
learners and have the
ability to improvise and
make use of whatever is
on hand in order to
create and produce.
Filipino Negative
Values
Laziness
It the most common trait in Filipinos
today. It can be manifested seeing
“tambays” very early in the
morning, gambling, drinking
liquors, chatting with friends and
many more despite of low income of
the family.
Colonial Mentality
The Filipinos’ colonial
mentality comes in two
dimensions: lack of
patriotism or
awareness,
appreciation and love
for the country and
actual preference for
foreign things.
Kanya Kanya
Syndrome
(Crab Menatality)
Filipinos have a selfish, self-
serving attitude that generates a
feeling of envy and
competitiveness towards others,
particularly one’s peers who
seem to have gained some
status and prestige.
Bahala Na Attitude
Filipinos are
generally passive and
lacking in initiative.
One waits to be told
CC
what has to be done.

There is strong
reliance on others to
do things for us.
Ningas- Cogon
Being enthusiastic
only during the start
of new undertaking
but ends dismally in
accomplishing
nothing.
Lack of Discipline
Filipinos are
generally passive and
lacking in initiative.
One waits to be told
CC
what has to be done.

There is strong
reliance on others to
do things for us.
The Filipino Beliefs
• Friday the 13th: Bad Luck

Many of us can’t help feeling a bit of trepidation
when we realize another Friday the 13th is coming
up.
• Itchy Palm: Good Luck
There are many variations on this superstition. But
the idea of having an itchy palm generally refers to
someone who is greedy or has an insatiable desire
for money.
•Roman artisans who actually learned
to manufacture mirrors from polished
metal surfaces, and believed their
gods observed souls through these
devices. To damage a mirror was
considered so disrespectful that people
thought it compelled the gods to rain
bad luck on anyone so careless.
4.
• Breaking a Mirror: Bad Luck

Many superstitious people say breaking a mirror sets you
up for 7 years of bad luck. That may be because 7 years is
the time it takes to replace all the cells in your physical
body.
A black cat is also associated with
bad luck, and sadly, death. This
fear of black cats appears to stem
from medieval times, when an
animal with dark feathers or fur,
including crows and ravens,
signaled death.
4.
BLACK CATS: BAD LUCK/WITCH
Another family member is bound to die if you spot a black cat during
a funeral procession. And it's a bad omen if you see a black cat
walking away from you.

. During the middle ages, black cats became equated with black
magic. Roaming nocturnal black cats were thought to be witches in
disguise, witches' pets, or animal-shaped demons sent by witches to
spy on humans. .
• Dreaming about
losing teeth is a bad
omen
Apparently, losing one’s
teeth is one of the most
common
CC dreams
worldwide. In Philippine
culture, it is usually a
sign that a relative will
soon die.
Brides are forbidden from
wearing their wedding dress
the day before the matrimony
because it is said that it could
bring bad luck to the
wedding or may cause it to
CC
not push through at all.
A bride-to-be should never try on her dress

Filipinos know this as standard knowledge, but other cultures
find this quite shocking and ridiculous. If you think about it, it
is indeed odd, especially if the bride wants a perfect fit for the
big day. The belief is that trying on a dress will lead to the
cancellation of the wedding.
•Do not sleep when your
hair is wet. The belief is if
you sleep with your hair
wet, you could go blind or
crazy. This was probably
taught by Pinoy mothers or
grandmothers to young girls.
Saying ‘tabi-tabi po’ out
loud in nature . ‘Tabi tabi po’
roughly translates to excuse me
or “step aside, sir”, which is the
respectful phrase to say out loud
when chartering uninhabited
territory or abandoned property.
This phrase is meant for spirits,
elements in nature or human
ghosts.
One Sibling At A Time
In the Philippines, having your wedding in the same year as

your sibling is bad luck. It is said that this will lead to the
good fortune being split between the two pairs of
newlyweds and could make room for bad fortune. If you
think postponing your wedding due to this superstition will
get you off the hook, think again. It is also said that
postponing your wedding could also postpone the good
fortune that is about to come.
Siblings should not marry in the same year

Popularly known as "sukob", it is believed that siblings
should schedule weddings at least a year apart to prevent
a curse. The explanation is marital luck is divided
between the siblings and will therefore bring misfortunes.
SWEEPING THE FLOOR AT NIGHT
DRIVES AWAY GOOD LUCK
If you accidentally drop a spoon during a

meal, a female visitor will come. If you
drop a fork, there will be a male visitor
• If a person bites his
tongue, somebody is
thinking of him
JUMPING ON NEW
YEAR’S EVE
We really don’t know where
this tradition originated but a
lot of people practice jumping
on New Year’s Eve until today.
Grandparents encourage young
children to jump on New Year’s
Eve to grow taller.
Thank You
Any Questions ?
Prepared by:
Venus B. Macatuggal
Jessica B. Cruz
Kelly Jane M. Pagallamman
Apple Jane T. Osillos II
Ellie Anne B. Manuel

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The Filipino Values and Beliefs

It means getting along

what has to be done.

what has to be done.

• Friday the 13th: Bad Luck

• Breaking a Mirror: Bad Luck

BLACK CATS: BAD LUCK/WITCH

A bride-to-be should never try on her dress

In the Philippines, having your wedding in the same year as

Siblings should not marry in the same year

If you accidentally drop a spoon during a

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