Filipino Values System
Cultural values are shared assumption of what is right , good or important in a certain society.
Filipino Values System is defined by the way of people live their life as an influence of one’s culture. It is the set of values or the value system that a majority of the Filipinos have historically held important in their lives consisting their own unique assemblage of consistent ideologies , moral code , ethical principles , etiquette and cultural and personal values that are promoted by their society.
Filipino Values System is defined by the way of people live their life as an influence of one’s culture. It is the set of values or the value system that a majority of the Filipinos have historically held important in their lives consisting their own unique assemblage of consistent ideologies , moral code , ethical principles , etiquette and cultural and personal values that are promoted by their society.
Pagkakabuklod-buklod
The Filipinos recognize their family as an important social structure that one must take care of. They give importance to the safety and unity of one’s family. It is also common to find the whole clan living in the same area and have extended family structure. Galang
Filipinos are taught to become respectful individuals. This is mainly due to the influence of Christianity that tells us to honor both our parents and our elders. The use of ‘’po’’ and ‘’’opo’’ in conversation and “mano”. Damayan/Balikatan
Denotes a good relationship among the people in the family or within the group or community and connotes helping one another in time of need. Filipinos engage themselves in mutual cooperation. |
Utang na loob
It is a technique of reciprocity of debt of gratitude to others within the family circle or primary group , sometimes unlimited in nature , emotional rather than financial or rational. Pagkarelihiyoso
Filipinos are religious. They believe so much in supernatural powers and taught them to trust prayers rather than hard work in the realization of their dreams. Succes is considered a blessing from above. Malasakit
In Filipino Family each of the member have the adherence or the willingness to help the other member who is in need more than they do , emotional or financial needs. They have this care to their family member and this is the way they show their love to each other. |