The “Five Core Filipino Values” Mapagpasalamat This is based on Filipinos’ aspiration for “Pamumuhay”

(Life) and “Pananalig sa Diyos at Kapwa” (Faith in God and people). Filipinos know how to enjoy life. We
have many holidays, feasts, occasions, and reunions. Filipinos are cheerful and naturally sociable. We
wear smiles on our faces even in depressing situations. This is because we always look at the bright side
of life. We always have a positive outlook because we always find things to be thankful for, even in the
smallest things. We would always say “Salamat sa Diyos” (Thank God) whenever good things happen
because Filipinos, from whatever religion, would attribute life’s blessings to the Higher Being. We also
acknowledge the good deeds of other people towards us and we do our best to return the favor.
Matatag Being in a country prone to natural disasters, Filipinos have adapted and learned to be strong in
times of need and in hard situations life throws at us. This strength is drawn from our love for our family
and to the higher being we believe in. This is based on Filipino’s aspiration for “Kaayusan” (Order). In
fact, Filipinos’ common expression is “Ayos Na”. When we are able to get through difficulties, we say
“Ayos Na”. We, Filipinos long for “Kaayusan” and we will endure everything and be strong amidst
hardships and challenges until we surpass the obstacles. Masigasig When Filipinos dream of something,
we do everything possible to get it. We do it for our families and loved ones. This is based on Filipinos’
aspiration for “Kasaganaan” (Abundance) and “Ginhawa” (Relief). A Filipino aspires for abundance not
for himself but for his family. The Filipino translation for Happy New Year is Masaganang Bagong Taon
(Bountiful New Year) because we equate happiness and celebration with abundance. In Bisaya,
“Ginhawa” means breath. And the smooth flow of breath is the smooth flow of life which we call
“Ginhawa”. “Ginhawa” according to lay theologian Dr. Jose de Mesa is the feeling of well-being in a
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Mapagmalasakit

It is because of our love for the family extended to friends, neighbors and other people that make
Filipinos naturally compassionate. This compassion enables us to help other people without asking for
anything in return. This is based on Filipinos’ aspiration for “Loob at Damdamin” and “Kapwa” (Other
People). “Loob” is the seat of Filipinos’ dignity. The personhood of Filipino is manifested in his
“kalooban”. Filipinos tune in each other’s “kalooban” by checking on each other’s condition and chatting
about each other’s lives. Due to our familistic culture, Filipinos use “kapwa” to refer not just to a stranger
but to a relative, a next-door neighbor, a distant relative or a friend. Our “Mapagmalasakit” trait makes it
easy for us to champion the Bayanihan spirit – to unite and help each other during calamities and
celebrate together during special occasions.

Magalang

The use of po, opo, and pagmamano (kissing of the hand) are distinct Filipino ways of respect. We say
these words and use this gesture to show our respect and love for the elderly. The Filipinos’ respect is
not just limited to the elderly but also to other people’s properties, emotions, and ideas. We are polite
people. Our language itself is also respectful because it does not have any gender bias. Examples would
be the words kapatid (brother / sister) or asawa (husband / wife) or biyenan (father-in-law / mother-in-
law) or anak (son / daughter) which do not manifest differences in gender. These words are uniquely
Filipino definitely respectful of the sexes. Our respect for other individuals is embedded in our culture
and in our language. This is based on our aspiration for “Lakas ng Loob” or “Kagandahang Loob”.

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