The Political Self

and Being Filipino

Roger Paul Fuentes
Objectives:
1. To develop a Filipino identity
2. Identify different Filipino values
and traits
3. Reflect on his or her selfhood in
relation to his national identity.
Who is a Filipino?
 Filipino citizens are those whose
fathers or mothers are citizens of
the Philippines.
 those born before January 17,1973
of Filipino mothers, who elect
Philippine citizenship upon
reaching the age of majority and;
 those who are naturalized in
accordance with the law.
Filipino Values and Traits
 The Philippines is a lush island paradise famous
for its grandiose mountain views, beaches, rich
and diverse culture changing from province to
province.
 Filipinophrases such as “Mabuhay!” and
“Salamat” and saying “po and opo”
The Filipino Hospitality
 Filipinos welcome their guests and tourists as
if they are their own brothers and sisters by
always making them feel at home. They will
bring out their best sets of plates for their
honored guests and would even go as far as
spending a lot of money and going into debt
just so they can satisfy them.
Respect for Elders
 Filipinosgreet their elders by kissing their
hand while saying “Mano Po!” and
constantly using “po and opo”. Saying,
“ate, kuya, lolo, lola”
Close Family Ties
 Filipinosmaintain a tight relationship
with their family regardless that the
children are old enough and already
have their families of their own.
 They are also fond of family reunions
during birthday, holidays and fiestas.
Cheerful Personality
 Filipinos have the habit of smiling and
laughing a lot. They smile when they are
happy, sad or sometimes even when they are
angry.
 Smiling has been a coping strategy for many
Filipinos especially during trying times and
calamities.
Self-sacrifice
 Filipinosgo out of their way to extend
their help to friends, families and loved
ones. OFW sacrifice a lot that is why they
are regarded as the modern day Filipino
heroes.
Bayanihan
 The bayanihan spirit is giving without
expecting something in return. Filipinos are
always ready to share and to help friends and
loved ones who are in need. In calamities,
this is especially showcased by Filipinos.
Bahala Na Attitude
 The Filipino version of the famous line
Hakuna Matata meaning “No Worries”. This
phrase is said to have originated from
“Bathala Na” Where Bathala means God.
Colonial Mentality
 Lackof patriotism and the attitude
where Filipinos favor foreign products
more than their own.
Mañana Habit
 Filipino
term for PROCRASTINATION, “Mamaya
na” Which means doing things that could have
been done at the present at a later time.
 Itis poor habit of laziness which results in a
heavier workload.
Ningas Cogon
 Attitude of eagerly starting things, but quickly
losing eagerness soon after experiencing
difficulty just as fast as the fire has ignited.
 Laziness is a common problem among Filipinos.
– Juan Tamad
Pride
 MostFilipinos hold on to their pride as if
this is more precious than keeping a
good relationship with family and loved
ones They find it hard to apologize.
Crab Mentality
A toxic trait among
Filipinos where one
resents the achievement
of another, instead of
feeling happy or that
person.
 They pull each other
down and ruin each
other’s reputation
Filipino Time
Arrivinglate at commitments. They
tend to not observe punctuality
altogether.
FILIPINO MARKERS
The following are constant reminders of our
nationality:
1. PROVERBS/SALAWIKAIN -are sayings that convey
a lesson and reflection on Filipino practices,
beliefs and traditions.
DAMIANA EUGENIO, regarded as the Mother of Philippine
Folklore
6 Categories:
1. Proverbs expressing a general attitude
towards life & the laws that govern life
2. Ethical proverbs recommending certain
virtues and condemning certain vices.
3. Proverbs expressing a system of values
4. Proverbs expressing general truth and
observations about life and human nature
5. Humorous proverbs
6. Miscellaneous proverbs
Example:
“Ang puthaw madunot sa iyang
kaugalingong taya.”
“Dili magpulos kanimo ang bahandi
sa adlaw nga ikaw mamatay.”
“Ang sakit ng kalingkingan ay sakit ng
buong katawan.”
“Ang hindi lumingon sa
pinanggalingan ay di makararating sa
paroroonan.”
2. SUPERSTITIONS – Filipinos also subscribe to their own
set of superstitions passed down from generation to
generation.

Example:
 A woman singing while cooking will end a spinster.
3. MYTH AND BELIEFS - Due to the
Philippine’s rich culture ad history,
numerous myths and legends have sprung
about things that are beyond one’s
imagination.
4. HEROES & ICONS - Heroes serve as a
reminder of true patriotism and
nationalism as they have sacrificed their
lives for the sake of their country’s
freedom and progress.
HOW TO BE A GOOD
FILIPINO
BE AN ACTIVE FILIPINO CITIZEN - A good

filipino citizen should be aware of the
current events and participate in
government programs that aim for the
country’s progressions and development
STUDY THE PHILIPPINE HISTORY -
To fully understand the events of
the Philippine history
 SUPPORT LOCAL PRODUCTS - Supporting
our local products display our creativity
innovativeness and resourcefulness
 SPEAK THE FILIPINO LANGUAGE - Speaking
Filipino serves as a unique identifier of being
a Filipino.
 DO NOT SPREAD FAKE NEWS & BE
DEMOCRATIC IN ENGAGING WITH DISSENT
- To sort out everything that one reads
before actually buying it and spreading
it. Think before you click!
Chapter Quiz
True or False
1. Filipino
citizens are those whose fathers
or mothers are citizens of the
Philippines.
2. Philippines is a archipelago country.
3. Filipinos have a habit of being snob.
4. Filipinos are good in making proverbs.
5. Bynot studying Philippine History, it
ceases to become a Filipino.
ASSIGNMENT:
Make a acrostic below which will describe you,
in relation to your being a Filipino.
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 Thank You!
Live Jesus in our Hearts, Forever.