Uts Assessment and Application Page 49

Erin Mae Aseron Ricalde
BSBA FM1 (G2)

Understanding the Self
ASSESSMENT AND APPLICATION (Page 49)
A. Research about one more concept that we can associate with the Filipino idea of “self.” Cite your
sources.
The value that is cultivated in the Filipino way of life is Katatagang-Loób which is translated
in English as resiliency or more literally inner strength. Also, this concept is always connected
with the former presented concept of Bahala Na : As a core value, valuing survival or
pangangalaga sa sarili influences the secondary level value of katatagang-loob . Within this
context, the meaning of survival changes from the Darwinian dictum of “survival of the fittest”
that denotes strength, virility, and aggression to katatagang-loob that presents the surface level
values of kawalang-karahasan (non-violence), kahinahunan (prudence), kakalmahan
(calmness), determinasyon (determination), bahala-na attitude (fatalism) and
pagsusumikap (hard work). In a sense, the Filipino has made a rendition of the phrase
“survival of the fittest.” (Tiangco, 2005, p. 70)
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Assessment and
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A. Research about one
more concept that we
can associate with the
Filipino idea of “self.”
Cite your sources.
The value that is
cultivated in the Filipino
way of life is
Katatagang-Loób which
is
translated in English as
resiliency or more
literally inner strength.
Also, this concept is
always
connected with the
former presented
concept of Bahala Na :
As a core value, valuing
survival or
pangangalaga sa
sarili influences the
secondary level
value of katatagang-
loob . Within this
context, the meaning of
survival changes from
the
Darwinian dictum of
“survival of the fittest”
that denotes strength,
virility, and aggression to
katatagang-loob that
presents the surface level
values of kawalang-
karahasan (non-
violence),
kahinahunan
(prudence),
kakalmahan
(calmness),
determinasyon
(determination),
bahala-na
attitude (fatalism) and
pagsusumikap (hard
work). In a sense, the
Filipino has made a
rendition
of the phrase “survival of
the fittest.” (Tiangco,
2005, p. 70).
B. How can our Filipino
concept of “self,” along
with the values and
practices connected to
it, become a positive
thing against adversity?
Give an example.
Pakikipagkapwa-Tao
(regard for others).
Filipinos are open to
others and feel one with
others. We regard others
with dignity and respect,
and deal with them as
fellow human beings.
Pakikipagkapwa-tao is
manifested in a basic
sense of justice and
fairness, and in concern
for
others. It is demonstrated
in the Filipino's ability to
empathize with others, in
helpfulness and
generosity in times of
need ( pakikiramay ),
in the practice of
bayanihan or mutual
assistance, and
in the famous Filipino
hospitality.
B. How can our Filipino concept of “self,” along with the values and practices connected to it,
become a positive thing against adversity? Give an example.
Pakikipagkapwa-Tao (regard for others). Filipinos are open to others and feel one with others.
We regard others with dignity and respect, and deal with them as fellow human beings.
Pakikipagkapwa-tao is manifested in a basic sense of justice and fairness, and in concern for
others. It is demonstrated in the Filipino's ability to empathize with others, in helpfulness and
generosity in times of need ( pakikiramay ), in the practice of bayanihan or mutual
assistance, and in the famous Filipino hospitality.
C. On the other hand, when can this concept of Filipino “self” be a negative trait?
This concept of Filipino “self” can be a negative trait when having a lack of discipline. The
Filipino's lack of discipline encompasses several related characteristics. We have a casual and
relaxed attitude towards time and space which manifests itself in lack of precision and
compulsiveness, in poor time management and in procrastination. We have an aversion to
following strictly a set of procedures, which results in lack of standardization and quality
control.We are impatient and unable to delay gratification or reward, resulting in the use of short
cuts, skirting the rules (the palusot syndrome) and in foolhardiness. We are guilty of ningas
cogon , starting out projects with full vigor and interest which abruptly die down, leaving
things unfinished.
D. In the age of social media, what changes can we note about the concept of kapwa?
Filipinos possess a sensitivity to people's feelings or pakikiramdam , pagtitiwala or trust,

and a sense of gratitude or utang-na-loob . Because of pakikipagkapwa-tao , Filipinos are
very sensitive to the quality of interpersonal relationships and are very dependent on them: if
our relationships are satisfactory, we are happy and secure. Pakikipagkapwa-tao results in
camaraderie and a feeling of closeness one to another. It helps promote unity as well a sense of
social justice
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Erin Mae Aseron Ricalde

BSBA FM1 (G2)

CHAPTER 1: THE SELF

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