DELIVERY OF

THE HEALTH
CARE TO THE
FILIPINO FAMILY
AND
COMMUNITY

GROUP 8
A. FILIPINO CULTURE
The culture of the Philippines
comprises a blend of traditional
Filipino and Spanish Catholic
traditions, with influences from
America and other parts of Asia.
Our culture is a big reflection of our
great and complex history. It is
influenced by most of the people we
have interacted with.

A blend of the Malayo-Polynesian and

Hispanic culture with the influence from
Chinese, Indians Arabs, and other Asian
cultures really contribute to the customs
and traditions of the Filipinos.
B. FILIPINO CUSTOMS
AND TRADITION
Close Family Ties is also one of
their unique traits. It is one of the
outstanding cultural values that
Filipinos have. The family takes
care of each other and are taught
to be loyal to family and elders
by simply obeying their
authorities.
 "MANO PO"
Mano is a Spanish
word for "hand" while
Po is used in the end of
the sentence addressing
to elders or senior.
HOSPITABILITY

Next is that Filipinos are one of

the most hospitable people you
may find anywhere. Foreign
visitors in the country are
treated with the utmost respect.
 BAYANIHAN
Have you ever experienced the
bayanihan in our country?
It is the spirit of communal unity or
effort to achieve a particular
objective. A famous example of this is
the neighbors carrying a hut or house
to a new location.
 COURTSHIP
We Filipinos are very romantic
when it comes to heart affairs.
Serenading or Harana in Tagalog is
one of the most popular forms of
courtship to show that a man is
very serious with his intentions to a
woman
 RELIGION

Filipinos believe that having a

strong devotion may lead to a
better life and their guidance to
face everyday
life.
 FIESTA
Fiestas in the Philippines are held to celebrate
a patron saint. It is part and parcel of Filipino
culture through good times and bad times, it
must go on. The biggest and most elaborate
festival of all is Christmas, a season
celebrated with all the pomp and pageantry
where the whole country breaks out in
celebrations that can begin long before
December.
 KAMAYAN
eating with your hands or
kamayan is another common
Filipino tradition. For many
Filipinos, kamayan gives full
taste to the food instead of
using utensils.
C. FILIPINO, VALUES,
TRAITS, AND BELIEFS
The family is at the center of the Filipino
community. Children are not expected to
leave their parents’ house until they
themselves get married; and even after then,
many couples opt to stay with or close to
their or their spouse’s parents. Also, they’re
expected to care for their ageing parents
instead of sending them to a retirement
home.
 HUMOR AND
POSITIVITY
Optimism, humor, and positivity are
valued traits in the Philippines. At the
same time, in the face of difficult or
challenging situations, members of the
community are encouraged to look at
the brighter side of things.
FLEXIBILITY AND
ADAPTABILITY
The term bahala na, which can be
translated to whatever happens, happens, is
one of the more familiar phrases used in
the country and is perhaps the most
representative of how Filipinos value
adaptability and quick thinking.
FAITH AND RELIGION
Spirituality is deeply ingrained in Filipinos.
A form of animism was already being
practiced in many pre-colonial societies and
Islam has been firmly established in the
southern islands even before the Spanish
brought Catholicism to the country. These
days, religion still plays a big part in society
and in the everyday lives of Filipinos.
FILIPINO
HOSPITABILITY
Filipinos in the country and around
the globe can be expected to extend a
warm welcome to their guests
regardless of where they come from,
how well they know their host, and
why they’re visiting someone’s home
 GROUP 8
ASIS, JADE DYLL
BOCAOCO, WENFRED SHANE A.
DAGMIL, KIM
FALLORINA, MARIEL PEARL O.
LUNA, AILYN O.
SALMORIN, DONNA MAE
SALOGAO, ARABELA