FAMILY RELATIONS

As narrated by
Indigenous Oral traditions
 INTRODUCTION
Filipinos hold distinct values that are still evident until
today; such as familial piety and “utang na loob”

In the past, these values were also upheld

We find out how these values were imprinted onto Filipino

families through the stories and myths that were passed on
from generation to generation
EPIC
MGA TEMA TUNGKOL SA PAMILYANG
PILIPINO:
HINILAWOD Isang epiko mula sa isla ng Panay na
isinisaling-dila bago pa man dumating ang
mga Espanyol. Ang kabuuan nito ay may haba
na 30 na oras.

1. Kahalagahan ng pagpapakasal sa buhay ng

isang tao
 Alunsina at Datu Paubari

 Labaw Donggon, Abyang Ginbitinan,

Anggoy Doronoon, at Malitong Yawa

Sinagmaling
2. Pag-aaruga sa mga kasapi ng pamilya.
 Pagligtas kay Labaw Donggon
myth Alamat
PINYA
ng
Nagkasakit si Aling Rosa at inutusan niya si Pina na
magluto ng kanilang kakainin. Tamad na tamad si Pina na
gawin ang utos ng kanyang ina subalit wala siyang
nagawa dahil hindi makabangon si Aling Rosa. Lahat ng
kailangan para magluto ay hinanap ni Pina sa kanyang
ina kahit na kitang kita naman kung nasaan ang mga
iyon. Sinabihan ni Aling Rosa si Pina na sana magkaroon
ito ng maraming mata upang mahanap ang lahat ng
kailangan niya. Kinabukasan, naglaho si Pina at
mayroong tumubong halaman at nagkaroon ng bunga na
may maraming mata. Tinawag nila itong Piña.
myth Alamat
GAGAMBA
ng
Isang napakagaling na manghahabi si Amba at walang kahit sino
na nakakatalo sakanya. Dahil dito, naging mayabang si Amba at
inisip niyang kahit ang mga diyos ay hindi siya matatalo. Isang
araw, may isang matandang babaeng humamon sa kanya subalit
tinawanan lang ito ni Amba. Pinagbigyan ito ni Amba at nagulat
siya sa kagalingan ng matandang babae. Pinarusahan si Amba
dahil sa kanyang naging ugali. Siya ay tinawag na gagamba.
proverbs
PAGKILALA SA MGA SAKRIPISYONG GINAGAWA
NG MGA MAGULANG PARA SA KANILANG MGA
“Kahima’t tadtarin mo ang laman mo’t sampung buto, sampung tanang
ANAK
balahibo, di pa sukat ibayad mo sa hirap ng magulang mo.”
proverbs
PAGPAPAHALAGA SA MGA
“Igalang mo ang may uban at igagalang ka rin kinabukasan.”
NAKAKATANDA
proverbs
EKSPRESYON NG HINDI MATATAWARANG
PAGMAMAHAL NG MAGULANG SA KANYANG MGA
“Ang pagmamahal ng isang ina sa mga anak ay di kayang tapatan
ANAK
ng kahit anong materyal na bagay.”
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themes SENIORITY
The concept of SENIORITY in generation is
observed and respected
Seniority imposes having a broad range of knowledge and
experiences, thus implying that the elders have greater
wisdom than those who are younger than them.
Observing seniority from the elders mean acknowledging
their words, paying respect, and providing them the care that
they need.
“It is a disgrace to neglect aged parents or leave them in the
care of strangers.”
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themes FAMILY
Upholding strong Filipino family ties and
relationships
Babies already receive attention before their birth because of the cautious
lifestyle their mothers take to ensure their care (avoiding several kinds of food
believed to cause physical defects, care for against supernatural beings, etc.)
Parents are legally and morally obliged to take care of their children: provide
for them and discipline them if necessary to their moral upbringing.
Corporal Punishment from Filipino Parents is a vital in child development.
 conclusion
As evident through literature, studies, and proverbs, the concept of the family and
familial relationships themselves are heavily valued in a Filipino society.
We observe that the traditional Filipino family holds older generations in higher
regard for their “wisdom”, knowledge, and sheer advancement in years. They then
must be obeyed, treated with respect, and their advice more often than not,
heeded.
The Filipino trait of “utang na loob” is also evident within family dynamics as the
parents’ roles as nurturers and providers are given great emphasis in a child’s
development, but also as it is expected of the child to pay the parents in kind with
the same sort of nurture and provision when they are older.