According to : http://www.slideshare.net/ZeeNa1/filipino-traits-and-characteristics, 1. Filipino Traits and Characteristics Grade 3 Sibika ZPG 2012 2.

Positive Traits Faith in God We may have different religions in different sectors of our country, but what is consistent is that we all have one strong form of faith. Close Family Ties we enjoy the feeling of having and knowing family members are around us. From cousins, aunts, uncles and grandparents, some families share their homes, celebrate holidays and lend a hand to relatives when it is needed. 3. Positive Traits Welcoming to visitors When we have people visit our homes, we always welcome them with smiles, conversation and food. Obedient and dutiful In our culture, we always respect and follow what our parents and adults advise us to do. Not talking back and trusting the adults around us has always been a part of who we are. 4. Positive Traits Respectful from the mano, to saying po and opo to our elders, these words that are a part of our language show how we respect people. Helpful It is expected that we help out in the house and offer help to siblings, friends and relatives when we can. We have the bayanihan spirit in us and it is why in times of calamities or disaster, Filipinos are mostly helpful to one another. 5. Positive Traits Diligent and patient Majority of our livelihood in the Philippines is based on agriculture. It takes a lot of backbreaking work to plant the fields. Then it takes patience to care water and harvest it. Resourceful and creative during the times when we dont have the means to accomplish something, we find ingenious ways of using what we have to solve our problems. 6. Positive Traits Cheerful because weve been through a lot of trials in our history, Filipinos have learned not to be depressed. Rather, we find a joke and try to have fun even during times of difficulty. Thrifty and frugal we dont like to waste anything since we dont have a lot. We are careful of what we have, knowing that it will serve us well for a long time. 7. NegativeTraits Nignas-kugon we start something eagerly but lose momentum and dont tend to finish or reach long-term goals. Maana Habit Sometimes, Filipinos would like to put off doing things until it is too late. Examples are: fixing what needs to be fixed, or saving money for future expenditures. 8. NegativeTraits Crab Mentality Filipinos sometimes get jealous of other peoples successes that they find a way to pull the other person down, rather than striving to be better. Colonial Mentality If something is made in America or of a foreign brand, we think it is of greater quality. So we buy foreign products more than we would buy locally made products. 9. NegativeTraits Bahala Na When helpless, we tend not to act to solve our problems. We usually dont plan ahead, or plan for contingencies. Instead of covering all our bases, we simply let the fates dictate what will happen. Sore Losers Many times, Filipinos become very competitive and hate losing. At times, when we lose, we find a way to get even. 10. Negative Traits Lack discipline Pollution, traffic rules and following the law are things Filipinos tend to ignore. We like to sell our wares on the streets, beat the red light and throw our garbage in the wrong places. Ethno linguistic groups . The majority of the population is composed of ethno linguistic groups whose languages are Austronesian also known as MalayoPolynesian in origin. ethnic groups include the Cebuano, Ilocano, Pangasinense, Kapampangan, Tagalog, Bicolano, Waray, Surigaonon and Hiligaynon also called Ilonggo. Cebuano - called Sugbuanons or Sugbuhanons on the island of Cebu, Cebuanos are found in the provinces of Cebu, Negros Occidental, Negros Oriental, Bohol, Leyte, and Southern Leyte; across the island of Mindanao; and in small and good-sized communities countrywide. Now commonly known as Bisaya, Cebuano is the lingua franca of the Visayas and Mindanao. While other languages and dialects are also spoken, Cebuano is mutually intelligible and understood by the majority in these areas.

Cebu City is known as the Queen City of the South and often regarded as the cultural capital of the Cebuanos. The city served as the gateway for Catholicism to the Philippines, so Cebuanos are said to be highly Christianized. Spanish culture and indigenous Philippine traditions have strongly influenced Cebuano culture. The main source of livelihood in Cebu has the vast ocean surrounding it. For reason, Cebuanos delight in seafood. Fishing was the islands primary source of income before technology and modernity gained footholds. Source: http://www.ethnicgroupsphilippines.com/people/ethnic-groups-in-the-philippines/ Ilocano - make up the 3rd largest ethnolinguistic group in the Philippines. Large populations are found in Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, Cagayan, Abra, La Union, Nueva Vizcaya, Pangasinan, Tarlac, and Benguet. There is, in fact, a diaspora of Ilocanos; they are found all over the country, as far south as Mindanao. The language has become the lingua franca of Northern Luzon. The Ilocos Region is not endowed with large tracts of land for farming. To survive, Ilocanos have maximized the use of the small space available to them by planting diligently. Their geographic disadvantage has made Ilocanos innately cautious, resourceful, practical, and frugal. Pangasinense - The 9th largest ethnic group in the Philippines, the Pangasinense population is concentrated in Lingayen Gulf, Pangasinan Province, in the central area of Luzon Island. Their language can be called both Pangasinan and Pangasinense. Pangasinan is the largest province in the Ilocos Region, with 44 municipalities. Its name means land of salt, derived from asin (salt) and the affixes pang- and -an (place of). Other principal economic activities apart from salt production are farming and fishing. The Pangasinense culture is a rich mix of Malayo-Polynesian, Hispanic, American, and Chinese influences. Kapampangan - The Kapampangan occupy Pampanga, Tarlac, and Bataan in the CALABARZON Region on Luzon Island. The area is part of the so-called rice granary of the Philippines vast plains suitable for planting rice and other crops. The Kapampangan are also called Pampangan, Pampango, and Pampagueo. Their language belongs to the Central Luzon subgroup of Philippine languages and is related linguistically to the language of Bolinao. Kapampangans are popular for their delicious cuisine and the intricately crafted parol (Christmas lantern). Tagalog - are one of the largest and most dominant ethnic groups in the country. Most Tagalogs live outside the National Capital Region, in the provinces of Nueva Ecija, Batangas, Quezon, Cavite, Bulacan, Rizal, Laguna, Tarlac, Zambales, Marinduque, Bataan, and Aurora. Significant Tagalog populations are also found in Mindoro and Palawan. The vast majority are followers of Christianity, most of whom are Roman Catholics. The Tagalog spoken in Manila is regarded as the most standard variation of Tagalog. It is enriched by regional and international influences, considering that the city of Manila is the countrys capital. Metro Manila (National Capital Region), of which Manila city is part, is the national seat of business, commerce, education, and the arts has become the locus of multiculturalism in the Philippines. Thus, Manileo Tagalog is the foundation of Filipino, the countrys official language. The Tagalog language has many dialectical variations, but all are mutually comprehensible to each other. There are four main dialects in Tagalog; Northern, Central, Southern, and Marinduque. Manileo Tagalog belongs to the Central dialects. In Batangas Tagalog, a southern dialect, it is unusual to speak in Taglish or to instill English terms as it frequently occurs in Manileo Tagalog. The largest contributions to Tagalog vocabulary come from Spanish and English. Tagalog culture is considered to be the most westernized of all Filipino ethnic groups. Tagalog culture is influenced particularly by Spanish, Chinese and American cultural traditions. Bicolano - The Bicol Albay language has five dialects: Buhinon, Daraga, Libon, Oas, and Ligao. It is classified under the Inland Buhi-Daraga of the Bikol subgroup in the Central Philippine Languages. The speakers of Albay Bicolano are found in West Albay, Buhi, and some parts of Camarines Sur. The perfect cone shape of Mt. Mayon in Albay is popular worldwide, as is Lake Buhi, home of the tabios, the smallest edible fish on the planet. Central Bicolano is spoken in Naga City, Camarines Sur and Legaspi City, Albay. It is widely understood in the whole Bicol Region and has a great number of speakers all over the region. The Iriga Bicolano speakers are particularly found in Baao, Nabua and Bato. The language is also known as Rinconada Bicolano and is mainly spoken in Iriga City in Camarines Sur. Speakers of this language regard the Bicolano spoken in Naga as the true Bicolano. Camarines Sur is regarded as the regions largest fish producer, and major producer of livestock (carabao) and poultry.

Waray - The Waray inhabit the islands of Samar and Biliran, and the eastern section of Leyte in the Eastern Visayas Region. The Waray language belongs to the Visayan language family and is related to Cebuano, Hiligaynon, and Masbateo. The Waray-speaking people of Leyte (Leyteos) and Samar (Samareos) are a strong and proud group. They produce some of the finest native Philippine wines, commonly called pangasi and tuba. Hats and mats made from buri or tikug plant strips, which are still heavily used in the rural areas today, are the most distinctive handicrafts of the Warays. The Waray Sorsogon ethnolinguistic group is found in Casiguran and Juban, Sorsogon (Bicol Region). Their other names include Northern Sorsogon and Sorsogon Bicolano. Although they live in Luzon, their language is part of the Bisayan, Central, Warayan subgroup, which is usually found in the Visayas. Surigaonon - The Surigaonons are found in Carrascal, Madrid, Cantilan, and Lanusa, Surigao del Sur. Their language has a large lexical similarity with the Manobo, Dibabawon, and Agusan Manobo. Surigaonons use Cebuano as well. Both languages are said to have similar intonation patterns and stress, among others. Surigao is known as the surfing capital of the Philippines. Both Surigao del Norte and Surigao del Sur have a topography of hills and plains suitable for fishing and farming.

Hiligaynon - The Ilonggos are concentrated in the Western Visayas Region, particularly in Panay Island (Iloilo, Capiz, etc.) and Negros Occidental. They are also found in some areas of Mindanao. The word Ilonggo normally refers to a person, whose language is Hiligaynon. The term Hiligaynon originated from Yligueynes, which means people of the coast. The Ilonggo population is mostly Catholic, but old pagan traditions are nevertheless still applied, sometimes combined with Christianity. The best example is the practice of bathing a statue of the Santo Nino (Child Jesus) for good luck or to bring rain. Ilonggos have a sterling reputation of being affectionate, friendly, and happy.

http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/190761/coffee-shop-in-batanes-shows-honesty-can-be-good-business ##IVANA, BatanesHonesty has been operating a rustic coffee shop here for 17 years now.
When customers enter the Honesty Coffee Shop, they will never encounter anyone manning the place. They help themselves to a cup of coffee or a bottle of cola, or can munch on biscuits, fried bananas and sweet potatoes that have been prepared and laid out for them at the counter. After a nice meal, they are expected to pay for the service by dropping cash or coins into a wooden payment box at the counter and scribble down what they bought on a notebook. Elena Gabilo, 77, a retired schoolteacher who owns the shop, says the system has worked well for residents of this coastal village as well as visitors. It was on a cold morning in 1995 when then newly retired Gabilo observed fishermen boarding boats in a pier just a few meters from her house. [I realized] there was not a place for them to get drinking water, much less coffee, and my heart went out to them, especially the young children. In a corner, I put a thermos bottle and some coffee and sugar, for anyone to drink. I thought maybe they would leave me money, but in the afternoon when I returned there was no money at all, she recalls. I told myself that was okay because I at least helped out, she adds. She kept leaving the fishermen coffee and food for a month. One day she discovered a few coins tucked in a box, apparently payment for her service. It encouraged Gabilo to add biscuits and candies at the counter, and even a kilo of rice near pots and a kettle so fishermen can cook this. She also left tins of sardines. This time, her efforts were repaid with small bills. In 1998, a government radio station learned of Gabilos unique venture, and suggested that her shop be named The Honesty Store. The store has evolved into The Honesty Coffee Shop, which also displays souvenir items for tourists. I dont know if the customers drop the right amount. I dont want to know if some people are cheating. But as far as I know, 98 percent of the customers pay the right amount, Gabilo says.

She says two of her regular customers tried a similar venture in Manila, but they failed. Conspicuous enough for customers to see is a sign on a wall that says: Get what you need. Please pay (for) whatever you get. If you have no change, knock at the door. If no one answers, sorry, so you give more than the price. May your tribe increase. Remember, Honesty is the best policy.## Read more: http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/190761/coffee-shop-in-batanes-shows-honesty-can-be-good-business#ixzz2VyIIZuIC

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##More than 40 different ethnic groups can be found in the Philippines. There are 18 tribal groups on the island of Mindanao. The most well-known is the T'boli Tribe that lives in the province of South Cotabato, around Lake Sebu. Since the arrival of settlers originating from the other islands of the Philippines, they gradually moved to the mountain slopes to live in scattered settlements in the Highlands. This Tribal group is still living in a traditional way. comparable with how their ancestors lived centuries ago. The T'boli distinguish themselves from other Tribal Groups by their colorful clothes, bracelets and earrings, this tribe is famous for their complicated beadwork, wonderful woven fabrics and beautiful brass ornaments .## ##A T'boli legend tells that the T'boli are descendants of the survivors of a great flood. A man named Dwata warned the people of an impending great flood. But the tribe refused to listen, except for two couples, La Bebe and La Lomi, and Tamfeles and La Kagef. Dwata told them to take shelter in a bamboo so huge they could fit inside and in this way survive the flood. The story tells that the first couple is the ancestors of the T'boli and other highland ethnic groups, the second couple descended the other Filipino indigenous groups. The T'boli culture is richly connected with and inspired by nature; their dances are a mimic from the action of animals such as monkeys and birds. The T'boli has a rich musical culture with a variety of musical instruments, but the T'boli music and songs are not meant for entertainment only. The Tribal songs are a living contact with their ancestors and a source of ancient wisdom. The T'boli believes that everything has a spirit which must be respected for good fortune. Bad spirits can cause illness and misfortune .## ##The T'nalak, the T'boli sacred cloth, made from abaca is the best known T'boli craft and is one of the tribes traditional textile, this cloth is exchanged during marriages and used as a cover during births. The T'boli women are named dream weavers, another legend tells us that the T'nalak weaving was taught by a goddess named Fu Dalu in a dream and that women learn this ethnic and sacred ritual, based on tribal designs and cloth patterns through their dreams. These unique patterns are made with centuries-old practices and passed down from generation to generation. This typical T'boli textile is history held in the hands of their makers and the rich cultural heritage can be seen through their creations, it shows the tribe's collective imagination and cultural meanings ## ##The weaving is a very tedious job and requires much patience, a lot of creativity and a good memory to remember the particular designs. Men are not allowed to touch the chosen abaca fibre and materials used in the weaving process and the weaver should not mate with her husband in the time the cloth is woven, for it may break the fibre and destroy the design. At present the T'nalak products have become the signature product of the province of South Cotabato. When visiting the friendly T'boli tribe in South Cotabato you will be in the midst of a distinctive and very well preserved culture that is keeping their characteristic, ancient traditions alive. A visit that will be an unforgettable and inspiring experience! ##

http://itsmorefuninthephilippines.com/puerto-princesa/ ##Aptly nicknamed the city in a forest, Puerto Princesa citys attractions have much to do with its natural wonders and
commitment to the environment. In fact, its been named the Philippines cleanest and greenest city, and has been internationally recognized for environmental excellence. Puerto Princesas pride is easily the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River (or Underground River), a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature. The 8.2-kilometer river, said to be the longest navigable underground river in the world, winds its way underneath a mountain range, through the St. Paul Underground River Cave, and then goes out into the South China Sea. The journey through the cave system alone is 24 kilometers long. The entire area where the Underground River is located is actually a national park and a model of biodiversity. More than 800 plant species, including almost 300 trees, 195 bird species, 30 mammals, 19 reptiles, and eight bat species call this area home. Looking to swim? Island hopping is one of the biggest draws of Puerto Princesa. At Honda Bay, boats take tourists to nearby islands for lunch picnics, snorkeling and non-stop swimming. The calm water and sandy bottoms beat any hotel pool. Puerto Princesa is also home to more secluded and less commercial beaches. Try the beaches of Nagtabon, Napsan, and Marufinas if you want to enjoy fine beaches and awesome sunsets away from the crowds.

In the municipality of Narra, Arena Island, a turtle sanctuary, and Rasa Island, a bird sanctuary, both have island-hopping opportunities. A three-hour ride also takes you to Port Barton in the municipality of San Vicente, which has been described as a backpackers dream. The only problem you might have is deciding whether to swim, dive, snorkel or just swing to sleep on a hammock. Get a glimpse of Puerto Princesas heritage in the Batak Cultural Village. Its a model of the communities where the Batak mountain people one of Palawans oldest and the smallest of three major indigenous groups live. The village has a gallery and a shop where Batak handicrafts are sold. The Tabon Cave Complex in the municipality of Quezon is an important archaeological site. Although the more than 100-hectare complex is supposed to have some 200 caves, only seven can be viewed. Of these, the Tabon Cave itself was the site where the remains of the oldest Homo sapiens in Southeast Asia were found, dating to 47,000 years ago. For the brave, exotic food choices await. The ever popular Kinabuchs Grill and Bar serves tamilok (shipworm) and crocodile meat. The less adventurous can head for Ka Lui for their creative seafood dishes. ##