Presentation

Filipino Characters and

Universal Values
 Every country has its differing values and
stereotypes, and the Philippines is no exception. We
Filipinos firmly believe that our country has the best
values and traits in the world. Although we have been
colonized by several countries, many core values from
our ancestors have remained intact and are still
honored to this day. Filipinos are not perfect, but we
have great characteristics and qualities every one of
us should be proud of.
Mixed blood
Bayanihan
Family Relations
Christianity
Hospitality
English language
ROOTS OF THE FILIPINO
CHARACTER
 The family & home environment
Home environment:
Child rearing can be both difficult and

rewarding at the same time. The goal of

every parent is to have your child grown up

to be respectful adult in society.

Family Orientation:
The Filpino's family orientation may be attributed to
the colonial times when the hierarchical structure of
family has been in prevalent place, where age and
status demand high levels of respect, and the
personal desires. This characteristic is still present
despite modern times.
 Social Environment
Social Environment
The social environment of the Filpino is
characterized by a feudal structure with
great gaps between the rich minority and
the poor majority
Components of social
environment are:
Social structure
Social system such as

interpersonal religious and

community interaction
 Cultural and Language
Cultural and Language
Language and culture cannot be seperated. Language
is vital to understanding our unique cultural
perspectives. Language is a tool that is used to explore
and experiance our cultures and the perspectives that

are embedded in our cultures.

Filipino culture rewards such:

traits and corresponding behavioural patterns

develop because they make one more likable and
enable life to proceed more easily.
an openness to the ourside which easily
incorporates foreign elements without abasic
consciousness of our cultural core
 History
History
We are product of our colonial
history, which is regarded by many

as the culprit behind our lack of

nationalism and our colonial
mentality. Colonialism developed a
mind-set in the Filipino which
encouraged us to think of the
colonial power as superior and more
powerful.
 The Educational System
The Educational System
Aside from the problems
inherent in the use of a foreign
langauge in our educational
system, the educational system
leads to other problems for us as
a people. "They develop a mind-
set that things learned in schools
are not related to real life". The
filipino student is taught to be
dependent on the teacher.
 Religion
Religion
Religion is the root of Filipino
optimism and its capacity to
accept life's hardships. However,
religion also instills in the Filipino
attitudes of resignation and a pre-
occupation with th afterlife. We
become vulnerable also to being
victimized by opportunism,
oppression, exploitation and
superstition.
 The Economic Environment
Economic Environment
Many filipino traits are rooted in
the poverty and hard life that is the
lot of most Filipinos. Our
difficulties drive us to take risks,
impel us to work very hard, and
develop in us the ability to survive.
Poverty, however, has also become
an excuse for graft and corruption,
particularly among the lower rungs
of the bureaucarcy.
 The Political Environment
Political Environment
The Philippine political
environment is characterized by a
centralization of power. Political
power and authority is
concentrated in the hands of the
elite and the particpation of most
Filipinos often is limited to voting
in elections.
 Mass Media
Mass Media
It means technology that is
intended to reach us as audience.
It is the primary means of
communication used to reach the
vast majority of the general public.
The most common flattforms for
media are newspapers, magazines,
radio, television, and the latest is
the internet.
 Leadership and Role Models
Leadership and Role
Models
Filipinos look up to their leaders as role
models. Political leaders aare the main
models, but all other leaderserve as
role models as well. Thus, when our
leaders ciolate the law or show
themselves to be self-serving and
driven by personal interest- when
there is lack of public accountability-
there is a negative impact on the
Filipino.
Kapwa-tao = a fellow human

being

Filipinos are open to others

and feel one with others. It

regards others with dignity

and respect.
Source of personal identity,

emotional and material

support.
One’s main commitment and

responsibility.
 Filipinos have a cheerful and

Fun-loving approach to life in

its ups and downs.

A pleasant disposition, a sense

of humor, and a propensity for

happiness that contribute not

only to the Filipino charm but

also to the indomitability of the

Filipino spirit
 Can adjust and adapt to

circumstances both surrounding

environment and physical and

can adjusts to whatever happens

even in unplanned or anticipated

events.
Creative, resourceful, quick-

learners, can improvised and

make use of whatever is at hand

in order to create and produce.

Have the capacity for hard

work given proper

conditions.
To raise one’s standard of

living and to possess the

essentials of a decent life

for family.
Enables us to comprehend

and genuinely accept the

reality in the context of

God’s will and plan.

 Do with what is available

in the environment.
Basic optimism, Flexibility,

adaptability, hard work

and a deep faith in God.

Senator Shahani's Report was given in 1988. But its findings as reported

may still be true today. If the Department of Education has to be true to

its vision to help develop. "Filipinos who passionately love their and

whose values and competencies enable the realize their full potential

and contribute meaningfully to building a nation" and to its core values

maka-Diyos, maka-tao, makakalikasan at makabansa it is an uphill

battle for Philippine school realize these considering the weaknesses of

the Filipino character

Filipino view the world in

terms of personal

relationship
“Take things Personally”

cannot separate objective

task from emotional

involvement.
 Excessive concern for family

means using one’s office and power

to promote family interests, and

thus factionalism patronage,

Political dynasties and the

protection of erring family

members.
It results in lack of concern for the

common good, and act as a block to

national consciousness.
A casual attitude toward time and

space manifested in lack of

precision and compulsiveness, in

poor time management and

procrastination.
Often results to inefficient work

systems, the violation of rules

leading to more serious

transgressions and a casual work

ethic leading to carelessness and

lacking follow through.

 Waiting to be told what to do,

reliance on others (leaders

and government),
complacence, lack pf a sense of

urgency.
There is a high tolerance for

inefficiency, poor service, and

even violations of one’s basic

rights.
 Lack of patriotism, or of an active

awareness, appreciation and love

of the Philippines and an actual

preference for things foreign.

Filipino culture is characterized by

an openness to the outside-

adapting and incorporating the

foreign elements into our image of

ourselves not built around a deep

core of Philippine history and

language.
 Filipinos have a selfish, self-

serving attitude that generates a

feeling of envy and

competitiveness toward others,

particularly one's peers who seem

to have gained some status or

prestige.
Also evident in the personal

ambition and the drive for power

and status that is completely

insensitive to the common good.

 The tendency to be superficial

and somewhat flighty

In the face of serious personal

and social problems, there is

lack of analysis or reflection

and instead satisfaction with

superficial explanations and

solutions.
 We tend to emphasize on

form (maporma) rather than

on substance; to be satisfied

with rhetoric and to substitute

this for reality; rhetoric and

endless words are very much

part of public discourse.

Socially considered to be desirable.
Is a collective term for the shared assumptions and
beliefs of Filipinos which are the basis of their
response to facts, events, and situations.
A values ​that apply to all types of human beings,
regardless of their social, ethnic or cultural origin.
A value is considered universal when it goes
beyond laws and beliefs; rather, it is considered to
have the same meaning for all people and does not
vary according to the societies.
Universal values ​can be understood in two ways.
The first is it could be that something has a universal value when
everybody finds it valuable.
The second is that all human beings have reason to think that it is
generally valued, regardless of whether or not it is believed in said
characteristic.
Universal values ​are believed to be the basis of human
integrity, but their definition and existence remain concepts
widely discussed in psychology, political science and
philosophy.
Every society needs to be bound together by common values, so that its
members know what to expect of each other, and have some shared
principles by which to manage their differences without resorting to
violence.
The dangers that the cultural relativism present led thinkers such as
ethics expert Dr. James Rachels to reject cultural relativism because it is
implausible. The empirical basis of cultural relativism is that cultures
are dramatically different in their views of what is right or wrong.
However, when it comes to important moral issues, there are three
values that are universal. (Rachels, 2004).
Caring for the young

Murder is wrong

Tell the truth

 In "kami" (a Filipino term

which means us) he says, "I

identify with my family and

relatives. We are opposed to

all who are not kami."Group

centeredness" and "group-

thingking"
 One's in-group determines for the

individual what is right and wrong. The

individual who has not yet attained

moral independence and maturity will

ask "What" questions. There is a

conflict between the individual and

social morality between internal and

external morality. The norm of

morality should internalized so that

the mature individual should form his

own moral "conscience from the

inside".
The sakop may refer "person's

relatives, peers, classmates,

townmates, officemate, etc.

This thingking or mentality

explains the "pakikisama" and

other like "utang na loob" in

both positive and negative

sense. Sakop welfare may

sacrificed a lot of principle for

the sake of people in "sakop".

SHAME CULTURE
In a shame culture you know
you are good or bad by what
community says about you, by
wether it honors or excludes
you. Social exclusion makes
people feel they are bad.
GUILT CULTURE
In a guilt culture you know
you are good or bad what
your conscience feels. In a
guilt culture people sometimes
they feel that they do bad
things.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
. The Filipino people have many advantages. However, when they are taken to the extreme,
a person's strengths also become their flaws.
His or her weaknesses prevent them from developing morally and ethically, while their
strengths enable them to do so.
Morality is significantly influenced by culture.
When standing up against the is the right thing to do, it is challenging for Filipinos to do
so because of their group-centeredness and "kami" attitude.
Every Filipino needs significant support from their families, their schools, and society at
large to develop into the morally upright individuals to whom they are all called.
Universal values are for human survival.
The fundamental tenets of living and learning together are universal values. Without any
regard for human life, individuals will simply murder one another. If stating the truth is
not appreciated by everyone, there will always be a lack of trust amongst people.
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