THE FILIPINO

WAY
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• Filipinos are very resilient
In times of calamities and catastrophes, Filipinos always manage to rise above the
challenge. Instead of wallowing, they manage to pick themselves up and smile.
• Filipinos take pride in their families
In the Philippines, it is family first. So whether you are part of the immediate family or
you belong to the third or fourth generation, you are treated as a family member.
Sometimes, even the closest of friends are considered family, too.
• Filipinos are very religious
In all corners of a Filipino house, you can find brazen images of crosses and other
religious paraphernalia. They go to church every Sunday, or sometimes even twice or
three times a week.
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• Filipinos are very respectful
From the moment they are born into this world, they are already taught how to be
respectful by using these simple catchphrases—po and opo, words that end
sentences when addressing elders. They have a culture of pagmamano, which is
where they raise the backs of the hands of their elders to their foreheads as a sign
of respect.
• Filipinos help one another
More popularly known as bayanihan, Filipinos help one another—without
expecting anything in return—so that undertaking their tasks and responsibilities
become much easier. Sometimes this is called “community spirit.”
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• Filipinos value traditions and culture
For Filipinos, traditions in their home and in their family are important. They usually set aside
a specific day for a certain celebration like festivals, birthday parties, reunions, etc. And of
course, every gathering is dedicated to keeping up with each other over sumptuous food.
• Filipinos love to party
Yes, Filipinos love to hold celebrations and fiestas. Bacolod has its MassKara Festival, Davao
has its Kadayawan Festival, and Marinduque has its Moriones Festival.
• Filipinos have the longest Christmas celebrations—ever
Even as early as August, you can hear Christmas songs and jingles being played in the malls
or in the restaurants in the Philippines. The mood becomes festive, with many people
shopping and in good spirits. Christmas celebrations last until around the first or second
week of January.
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• Filipinos love to eat
Aside from breakfast, lunch, and dinner, Filipinos manage to squeeze in a little meal in
between, too. Whether they eat every hour or every three hours, they savour every bite.
Oh, and they do love going to buffets!
• Filipinos love to sing
This is the reason why karaoke has become so prevalent. As part of their recreation,
Filipinos spend some quality time with their families or friends singing or belting out new
and old songs.
• Filipinos love art and architecture
Just look at the massive and tall buildings everywhere. Filipinos have a penchant for
bringing art and architecture to a whole new level. They love to design creatively, to
think intuitively, and have a passion for anything different and unique.
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WEAKNESSES OF FILIPINO
MORAL CHARACTER
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CHARACTER