EUTHENICS

OBJECTIVES
 What is EUTHENICS .?
 The Philippines and It’s Society
 Filipino Culture Prespective
 Custom and Tradition
 Ethno-linguistic group and Sub-Cultures
 Filipino National Heroes
WHAT IS EUTHENICS.?
A science that deals with the development of human
well-being by improvement of living conditions .Is
the study of improvement of human functioning and
well-being by improvement of living conditions
THE PHILIPPINES AND IT’S
SOCIETY
 An archipelago consist of 7,107 islands divided into 3
large island groups: ◦ Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao
 The natives are FILIPINOS
 The main speaking language is FILIPINO (or TAGALOG)
and 120-175 dialects
 The Philippines is a combined society, both Singular and
plural form
FILIPINO CULTURAL
PERSPECTIVE
 1. Traditional Concept - The Filipino culture was developed due to the
conglomeration of the physical, intellectual, moral and spiritual aspects .
 2. Nationalistic View - The Filipino culture was regarded as the summation of
the needs of the people, expression of their values, thoughts and emotions, and
the depiction of their historic struggles.
 3 .Cultural Dualism – The Philippines is a transitional society dominated on
one side by the traditional culture and on the other side by the modern culture.
 Filipino Culture: Belief System
  Filipinos are believers of Religion
  They believe so much on Supernatural Powers
  Success is considered a blessing from God (Bathala)
  Hospitality is a great practice Filipino Culture: Value System
  Culture and Tradition is very important
  Values HONOR (Karangalan)
  Close Family and Social relationships
  Engaged in mutual cooperation (Bayanihan)
  Friendly, warm and simple
 Filipino women (Filipina) are regarded and respected
CUSTOM AND TRADITION
 Mano Po – greet or say goodbye to their elders. It is a way of giving respect to the elders and I
believe that is also a way of receiving blessing to the elders.
 Harana – (Serenade) is one of the most popular forms of courtship to show that a man is very
serious with his intentions to a woman.
 Kasal – (marriage) is a sacred union of man and women after a period of courtship and
engagement.
 Tuli– (circumcision) is considered to be rite of passage for Filipino boys
 Through good times and bad times, the FIESTA must go on. Each city and barrio has at least
one local festival of its own, usually on the feast of its patron saint
 Kamayan – eating with bare hands
ETHNO-LINGUISTIC GROUPS
& SUB-CULTURES
 1.Tagalog – from the main city (Manila) to the neighboring countryside
- largest ethic and most dominant group
 2. Bisaya – mosly in the Central Visayas to some parts of Mindanao - Second largest group
 3. Ilocano – didn’t mixed very well with other tribes - They are widely spread in Northern
Luzon - Known for their industry and austere frugality (kuripot)
 4. Hiligaynon or Ilonggo – soft-spoken people from Western Visayas to Central Mindanao
 5. Bikolano – very strong and unified group, very idealistic and liberal - Famous for their
spicy cuisine
FILIPINO NATIONAL
HEROES
 1. Jose Rizal – (1861-1896)- The Philippines' national hero. Born in Calamba, Laguna, on
June 19, 1861. Published his masterpieceNoli Me Tangere in Berlin(Germany) in 1887 and his
second novel El Filibusterismo in Ghent(Belgium) in 1891. His two novels stirred the
conscience of his people. He contributed various literary works to La Solidaridad. For his
leadership in the reform movement and for his incendiary novels, Rizal was arrested and later
killed by musketry in Bagumbayan, Manila, on December 30, 1896. His execution was the last
straw for other Filipinos who called for a bloody revolution against Spain.
 2. Emilio Aguinaldo (1899-1964) - He officially proclaimed the Philippine independence in
Malolos, Bulacan, on January 23, 1899, with him as the first president. It was the first republic
in Asia. Born in Kawit, Cavite, on March 22, 1869. Died at the Veterans Memorial Hospital,
Quezon City, on February 6, 1964.
 3. Andres Bonifacio – (1863-1897)He founded the secret society, Katipunan, on July 7, 1892, to
fight Spain. He was also president of the Tagalog republic from August 24, 1896 to May 10,
1897. Born in Tondo, Manila, on November 30, 1863. He grew up in the slums and never knew
the benefits of a prosperous life. He married Gregoria de Jesus in 1892. He was killed on May 10,
1897, near Mount Buntis, Maragondon, Cavite

 4. Francisco Baltazar (Balagtas) (1788-1862) More popularly known as Balagtas, he is

considered the prince of Tagalog poets. Born in Panginay, Bigaa, Bulacan, on April 2, 1788. He
wroteFlorante at Laura, a masterpiece of local versification, upholding moral and social values; it
served as the basic foundation of the Philippine literature. Died in Orion, Bataan, on February 20,
1862.

5. Gregorio Del Pilar - (1875-1899) Hero of Tirad Pass. Born on November 14, 1875, in Bulacan,
Bulacan. Died on December 2, 1899, in the battle of Tirad Pass, to enable Aguinaldo to escape
from the Americans. One of the youngest and bravest generals ever produced by the Philippines.
 6. General Antonio Luna (1866-1899) The greates general of the revolution. Younger brother
of juan Luna, the famous painter. Editor o La Independencia, whose first issue came out on
September 3, 1898. Born in Binon, Manila, on October 29, 1866. He was one of the
propagandists in Spain who were working for piliticalreforms in the Philippines. He
contributed articles to La Solidaridad. He assassinated in Cabanatuan City, on June 5, 2899.
 7. Apolinario Mabini (1864-1903) Sublime paralytic and the brain of the revolution. Born in
Talaga, Tanauan, Batangas, on June 22, 1864. He joined La Liga Filipina in 1892 and
Aguinaldo's revolutionary government from June 1898 to May 1899. He was captured by the
American forces in December 1899 and deported to Guam in January 1901. He died in Manila
on May 13, 1903.
 8. Lapu-Lapu (c. 16th century) Chief of Mactan who led the first successful Filipino armed
resistance against Spanish aggression. He fought and killed Magellan in a battle in Mactan, on
April 27, 1521. 9. Melchora Aquino (1812-1919)B etter known as Tandang Sora. Born in
Banlat, Kalookan City, on January 6, 1812. She helped the Katipuneros under the leadership
of Andres Bonifacio by providing them food, shelter, and other material goods. She is
recognized as the Grand Woman of the revolution and the Mother of Balintawak. She died on
March 12, 1919
THANK YOU!
GROUP 8
MOANA MARIE R. SOMERA
CHARINA M. ADORIO
MARICHU G. CALPITO
MIRASOL G. INFIEL