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Global Perspective

The document explores the core values of Filipinos, emphasizing community, family, and respect, which shape their identity on the global stage. It discusses the challenges faced by Filipinos, such as colonial mentality and the balance between tradition and modernization, while highlighting the importance of education in maintaining cultural identity. Key takeaways include the relevance of Filipino values globally, the need for cultural pride alongside openness, and the role of education in preparing students as global citizens.

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Global Perspective

The document explores the core values of Filipinos, emphasizing community, family, and respect, which shape their identity on the global stage. It discusses the challenges faced by Filipinos, such as colonial mentality and the balance between tradition and modernization, while highlighting the importance of education in maintaining cultural identity. Key takeaways include the relevance of Filipino values globally, the need for cultural pride alongside openness, and the role of education in preparing students as global citizens.

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Philippine

Values: A
Global
Perspective
Kendra B. Tacgos
Core Values of Filipinos
Exploring Identity in a Global Context
Filipino identity is deeply rooted in core values
that emphasize community, family, and respect.
Understanding these values provides insight into
the uniqueness of Filipino culture on the global
stage.
Filipino Values on the World Stage
Strength Challenges Faced

Hospitality & Warmth: Filipinos Indirect Communication: May


known worldwide for friendliness conflict with direct cultures
Resilience: Ability to adapt and Hiya: Can hinder assertiveness in
remain positive some contexts
Family-centered: Strong family Filipino Time: Punctuality
bonds valued globally expectations differ
Service Excellence: Dedication in Utang na Loob: May be
healthcare, hospitality misunderstood as favoritism
Filipinos in the Global Community

The OFW Experience

• Over 10 million Filipinos work abroad, contributing billions in


remittances
• They maintain Filipino values while adapting to local cultures
• Serve as cultural ambassadors, sharing Filipino warmth and values
• Face challenges: homesickness, discrimination, cultural
adjustment
Challenges: Colonial Mentality

What is Colonial Manifestations : Moving Forward


Mentality? • Preference for foreign
• Celebrate Filipino
A form of internalized brands
achievements
oppression where • Skin whitening
• Promote cultural pride
obsession
Filipinos perceive • Critical media literacy
• Devaluing Filipino
foreign culture, • Decolonize education
languages
products, and people • Value authentic identity
• Idolizing Western
as superior to Filipino
features
ones. • Self-deprecating humor
Balancing Tradition and Modernization
The Challenge
How do we preserve our cultural identity while embracing global progress and
innovation?
Traditional Values Global Modernization The Path: Selective
Integration

Provide identity,
Brings technology, Adopt global practices
continuity, moral
opportunities, diversity, that enhance Filipino life
compass, and while preserving core
and new perspectives
community bonds values
Implications for Education
1. Teaching Global Competence
• Develop intercultural communication skills
• Foster critical thinking about cultural
differences

2. Maintaining Filipino Identity


• Integrate Filipino literature, history, and arts
• Celebrate Filipino achievements and
contributions

3. Preparing Global Citizens


• Students who are proud Filipinos AND
Key Takeaways
1. Filipino values have global relevance
Our emphasis on community, compassion, and
interconnectedness addresses global challenges.

2. Cultural pride + global openness


We can honor our heritage while embracing diverse
perspectives and practices.

3. Education is the bridge


Teachers prepare students to be globally competent while
maintaining Filipino identity.

4. Critical consciousness matters


We must address colonial mentality and empower
Thank you!

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