FILIPINO CORE VALUES
BASIC CONCEPTS OF VALUES
Core Values are a person's or organization's fundamental beliefs. These guiding
principles dictate conduct and can assist individuals to know the distinction between right and
wrong. It also assists organizations by establishing an unwavering guide to determine if they are
on the correct track and fulfil their objectives. Values are essential because they assist us to
grow. They assist us build the future that we want to experience.
FILIPINO VALUES SYSTEM
Landa Jocano, a famous sociologist says that "there are no negative Filipino values, only
the wrong use of values". Values slowly alter, but it depends on how powerful families are to
preserve, promote and pass on our cultural values from one generation to the next.
As we grow older, our parents shaped us different values. From the time we are born.
Pagkalinga, pag aaruga at pakialam were given by them. This value shapes our real Filipino
culture, showing that we are conscious of others.
The Filipino value system relates to the set of values value system that has historically
been held by most Filipinos in their life. This system of Philippine values involves the distinctive
combination of coherent ideologies, moral codes, ethical procedures, cultural etiquette and
private values promoted by the Philippine society. However, as with any culture, the values held
sacred by any person may vary on the grounds of religion, education, and other variable.
As a general description, Filipinos' separate value system is mainly rooted in private
alliance systems, particularly those based in kinship, duty, friendship, religion (especially
Christianity) and business interaction.
MODELS OF THE FILIPINO VALUES
1. EXOGENOUS MODEL OR FOREIGN MODEL
A "legal and formal" model is defined as the international model. Filipinos from western
culture, particularly from the Spaniards and Americans, inherited the foreign model.
Ex: bureaucracy displayed in the Phil. Government.
2. Indigenous Model or Traditional Model
Describe as a "traditional and non-formal" model or guide, the indigenous model is
deeply integrated in the Filipinos' subconscious.
STRUCTURES AND ELEMENTS OF FILIPINO VALUES
The Filipino value system is known to possess significant key components based on
research, surveys, observations, anecdotes and other literatures developed by scholars and
researchers in relation to Filipino social values or core values together with the Filipino character
or identity of a person or individual known as the Filipino.
One may notice how Hiya (ownership/dignity), Pakikisama (companionship/esteem), and
utang na loob (gratitude/solidarity) are simply Surface Values —readily seen and appreciated by
many Filipinos. These three values are deemed branches of a single origin Filipino Personality's
real core value – Kapwa.
It implies 'totality,' referring to society, or not doing stuff alone. Ibang tao and hindi ibang
tao are two types of kapwa. The surface values spin off the core value through Pakikiramdams
Pivotal Aspects or mutual internal perception (feeling for someone else).
Other notable elements or motivations are optimism about the future, pessimism about
current circumstances and activities, concern and concern for other individuals, the presence of
friendship, and friendliness, the habit of being hospitable, spiritual nature, respect for oneself and
others, respect for the female members of society, fear of God, and abhorrence of cheating and
other acts.
THE VALUES OF THE FILIPINOS SPECIFICALLY UPHOLD THE FF. ELEMENTS:
• Family unit solidarity, security of the Philippine economy, orientation towards small groups,
personalism, the concepts of "loob" or "kalooban" (meaning "what's inside the self"), existence
and maintenance of smooth interpersonal relationships, and the senseo the self.
IN A BROADER IMAGE, THESE VALUES ARE CATEGORIZED INTO
PARTICULAR CLUSTERS OR "MACROCLUSTERS"
1. Cluster of relationship
2. Social cluster
3. Cluster of livelihoods
4. Cluster of inwardness
5. Cluster of optimism
THE FIVE CORE FILIPINO VALUES
1. Mapagpasalamat
Filipinos understand how life can be enjoyed. We have plenty of vacations, celebrations,
occasions, and meeting. We're always looking at life's bright side. Even in the small things, we
always find things to be grateful for. We would always say "Salamat sa Diyos" whenever
excellent things occur because Filipinos would attribute the blessings of life to the Higher Being
from whatever religion.
2.MATATAG
Filipinos, being in a nation susceptible to natural disasters, have adjusted and learned to
be powerful in moments of need and in difficult circumstances that life throws at us. This power
is derived from our love for our family and our belief in the greater being. This is based on
Filipino's "Kaayusan ' (order) aspiration. The popular phrase of the Philippines is Ayos na".
When we are able to overcome problems, we say Ayos Na". We filipino are longing for
kaayusan, and we will endure all and be powerful in the midst of hardship and challenges until
we overcome the barriers.
3.MASIGASIG
We do everything we can to get it when Filipinos dream of something. We're doing it for
our loved ones and relatives. This is base on "kasaganaan" and "ginhawa" aspiration of the
Filipino. Not for himself but for his family, a Filipino aspire to abundance.
Ginhawa is Bisaya implies breath. And the soft breath flow is the soft life flow we call
"ginhawa". "Ginhawa" is the feeling of wellbeing in a Filipino according to lay theologian, Dr.
Jose De Mesa.
4.MAPAGMALASAKIT
This compassion allows us to assist others without in exchange asking for anything. This
is base on 'the aspiration of Filipinos to "Loob and Damdamin" and "Kapwa" . Our characteristic
of "MAPAGMALASAKIT" makes it simple for us to promote the spirit of Bayanihan — to
unite and assist one another during calamities and to celebrate together on unique occasions.
5.MAGALANG
The use of po, opo and pagmamano are separate methods of regard for Filipino people.
We say these phrases and use this gesture to demonstrate our respect and love to elderly. This is
not just limited to the elderly but also to other people's properties, emotions, and ideas. Our
language is also respectful because iit has no sex bias. Example: kapatid (brother/sister) asawa
(husband/wife) biyenan (father or mother in law) anak (son/daughter) do not show gender
differences. Our respect is based on our "Lakas ng 100b" or "Kagandahan ng Loob".
The Philippine National Police Core Values
Being a noble profession the police service demands from its members specialized
understanding and abilities, as well as great standard of ethics and morality.
The member of the Philippine National Police must therefore conform to and internalize
the key principle of:
Love of God.
Respect for Authority
Respect for women
Respect for sanctity of marriage
Stewardship over material things
Responsible dominion
Truthfulness
The Police service in the Philippines is expressed on the acronym SERVICE. The
acronym SERVICE stands for: The acronym SERVICE stands for:
SERVANT HOOD
As police affirm its unconditional service and love for the nation and individuals, police
value a supportive and professional role serves and protects its clientele and community with
honesty, utmost devotion and commitment above private concern.
EXCELLENCE
Police are committed in doing and making things occur effectively and efficiently in all
of their efforts as they strive to accomplish more consistently and outstandingly with tangible
outcomes and far beyond their best.
RESPONSIBILITY WITH ACCOUNTABILITY
Police carry out and execute their responsibilities and tasks as— their moral duty is to
serve the public with due diligence and always bearing in mind that they are accountable, and
duty bound to promote the public interest.
VALUING PEOPLE AND RESPECT FOR HUMAN RIGHTS
Police always maintain their fellow human beings' dignity whenever they cater their
needs and are delicate and cautious in serving and protecting them with compassion and utmost
regard for their human rights.
INTEGRITY
Police take an uncompromising and coherent position in the fulfillment of their obligation
to live an honest, upright and dignified life according to the highest ethical and moral norms
where their advocacy, values and convictions are compatible with their words and actions.
COURAGE
From their moral strength police draw their collective and individual power of approach
to always accept difficult duties, and they are courageous enough to speak out against
temptation, anomalies, corruption and exploitation and stand firm.
EMPOWERMENT
Police reach out and create bridges of collaboration, nurture volunteerism and operate in
harmony with their clientele by training individuals for a better and safer society in the process.
RELATED PHILIPPINE LAWS THAT PROMOTES
NATIONALISM AND PATRIOTISM
1. REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10086
An act strengthening peoples' nationalism through Philippine history by changing the
nomenclature of the National Historical Commission of the Philippines, strengthening its powers
and functions, and for other purposes; also known as the Heritage act of 2010.
2. REPUBLIC ACT 8044
Also known as the Youth in National Building Act; an act creating the National Youth
Commission establishing a National Comprehensive and Coordinated Program on Youth
Development, Appropriating funds therefore, and for other purposes.
3. REPUBLIC ACT NO. 1425
An act to include in the curricula of all public and private schools, college and
universities the courses on the life, works and writings of Jose Rizal particularly his novels Noli
Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo, authorizing the printing and distribution thereof, and for other
purposes.
4. THE 1987 CONSTITUTION
Established a representative democracy with power divided among three separate and
independent branches of qovernment: the Executive, a bicameral Legislature, and the Judiciary.
5. REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10390
An act amending republic act no.7306, entitled "an act providing for the establishment of
the people's television network, incorporated, defining its powers and functions, providing for its
sources of funding and for other purposes; also known as "An act Revitalizing the People's
Television Network Incorporated".
6. REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9512
Approved last December 12, 2008; also known as an act to promote environmental
awareness through environmental education and for other purposes or the National
Environmental Awareness and Education Act of 2008.
It is an act to promote environmental awareness through Environmental Education (EE)
and covers the integration of EE in the school curricula at all levels, be it public or private,
including daycare, pre-school, non-formal, technical, vocational, indigenous learning, and out of
school youth courses or programs.
Section 6 of the act says that the DepEd, CHED, TESDA, DENR, DOST and other
relevant agencies, in consultation with experts on the environment and the academe, shall lead in
the implementation of public education and awareness program on environmental protection and
conservation through collaborative interagency and multi-sectoral effort at all levels. It also
declares November are the Environmental Awareness Month in the Philippines.
GENDER AND DEVELOPMENT
(GAD)
Philippine Commission on Women defined Gender and Development as the
development perspective and process that is participatory and empowering, equitable,
sustainable, free from violence, respectful of human rights, supportive of self-determination and
actualization of human potentials
Gender and Development approach focuses on the socially constructed basis of
differences between men and women and emphasizes the need to challenge existing gender roles
and relations.
GAD was developed in the 1980's as an alternative to the Women in Development
approach.
GAD is concerned with women and her specific roles responsibilities and expectations in
the society. It also analyzes the nature of women's contribution within the context of work done
both inside and outside the household and reflects the public/private dichotomy that undervalues
the work done by women in the homes
GAD focuses on the principle that development is for all Everyone in society, female or
male, has the right to equal opportunities to achieve a full and satisfying life.
It does not define the following:
1. Not a war of the sexes
2. Not anti-Male
3. Both women and men are victims although women more than men.
4. Both have a stake in the struggle for gender equality.
GENDER AND DEVELOPMENT RELATED LAWS AND ISSUANCE IN THE
PHILIPPINES
PHILIPPINE PLAN FOR GENDER AND DEVELOPMENT, 1995-2025
National plan that addresses provides and pursues full equality and development for men
and women. Approved and ado ted b former President Fidel V. Ramos as Executive No. 273 on
Sept, 8, 1995, it is the successor of the Phil. Development Plan for Women, 1989-1992 adopted
by Executive No. 348 of Feb. 17, 1989.
Republic Act No.9710
Magna Carta for Women. Approved on August 14, 2009, which mandates for non-
discriminatory and pro-gender equality and equity measures to enable women's participation in
the formulation, implementation and evaluation of policies and plan for national, regional and
local development.
MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 2011-01 dated October 21, 2011
Addressing to all Government Departments including their attached agencies, offices,
bureaus, State Universities and colleges, Government Owned and Controlled Corporations and
all other government instrumentalities as their guidelines and procedures for the establishment,
strengthening and institutionalization of the Gender and Development Focal Point System.
REPUBLIC ACT 7877
"Anti-Sexual Harassment Act of 1995". It is an "Act declaring Sexual Harassment
Unlawful in the Employment, Education or Training Environment, and for other purposes" was
approved on Feb. 14, 1995 and become effective on March 5, 1995.
REPUBLIC ACT 9262
Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children Act of 2004.
It protects the family and its members particularly women and children from violence and
threats to their personal safety and security.
REPUBLIC ACT 7192
Women in Development and National Building Act.
The act provides guidance and measures that will mobilize and enhance participation of
women in the development process in ways equal to that of men.
MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 48 SERIES OF 2013
Directing all concerned government agencies to adopt the Gender Equality Guidelines in
the development of their respective Media Policies and Implementing Programs in order to
promote gender mainstreaming.
REPUBLIC ACT 10354
The responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Act of 2012 or the RH Law. It is
law in the Philippine, which guarantees universal access to methods on, contraception, fertility
control, sexual education, and maternal care.
1987 PHILIPPINE CONSTITUTION (Article Il Sec. 14)
The State recognizes the role of women in nation building and shall promote the
FUNDAMENTAL EQUALITY before the law of women and men.
