CHAPTER 4

THE STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES OF THE

FILIPINO CHARACTER:

A SOCIO-CULTURAL ISSUE
 INTRODUCTION
School are their for society. Their relevance is proven by their ability to
address socio-cultural problems.
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The weaknesses of the Filipino character

• Extreme Family Centeredness

The weaknesses of the Filipino character
• Extreme Personalism
The weaknesses of the Filipino character
• Lack of Discipline
The weaknesses of the Filipino character
• Passivity and lack of initiative
The weaknesses of the Filipino character
• Colonial mentality
Lack of patriotism, or of an active awareness, appreciation and
love of the Philippines and an actual preference for things
foreign.

Kanya-kanya syndrome, talangka mentality

Done by tsismis, intriga, unconstructive criticism..it is evident in
the personal ambition that is completely insensitive to the
common good. The lack of a sense of service among people in
the government bureaucracy.
The weaknesses of the Filipino character
• Lack of self-analysis and self-reflection
The tendency to be superficial and some what flighty. In the dace of
serious personal and social problems, there is lack of analysis or reflection,
and instead satisfaction with superficial explanations and solutions.
 

• Emphasis on porma rather than substance -

This lack of analysis and emphasis on form is reinforced by an
educational system that is more from than substance.
The Strengths of the Filipino character
• PAKIKIPAGKAPWA-TAO
The Strengths of the Filipino character
• JOY AND HUMOR
The Strengths of the Filipino character
• FAMILY ORIENTATION
The Strengths of the Filipino character
• FLEXIBILITY, ADAPTABILITY AND CREATIVITY
The Strengths of the Filipino character

• Hard Work and Industry

• Faith and Religiosity and

• Ability to survive
 FILIPINO CHARACTERS/TRAITS NEEDS TO BE CHANGE AND DEVELOP
According to Shahani's report (1988),

Family Orientation

Personalism

Flexibility

Joyful people with a sense of humor

Faith in God

Pakikipagkapwa-tao

Hardworking and yet can be lazy and passive in the workplace

VALUE EDUCATION in SCHOOL
• Senator Shanani’s Report was given in 1988.

• The DEPED has as its vision to help develop… “Filipinos who passionately love
their country and whose values and competencies enable them to realize
their full potential and contribute meaningfully to building the nation”
• Values Education was conceptualized in 1987
• Then the DEPED , Culture and Sports Sec. in 1988-1990’s
• EDUKASYONG SA PAGPAPAKATAO in K to 12 Curriculum. in 2013.