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Philippines -
Cultural life:
Philippine society
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How would you describe Philippine
society and 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. The Filipinos are family oriented and often
religious with an appreciation for art, fashion, music and food.

 Filipinos are also hospitable people who love to have a good time.
This often includes getting together to sing, dance, and eat. The
annual calendar is packed with festivals, many of which combine
costumes and rituals from the nation’s pre-Christian past with the
Catholic beliefs and ideology of present day.
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What is Philippine culture and language?

 Language in Philippines

 Filipino (based on Tagalog) is the national language, although it

is the native tongue of less than a quarter of the population.
English is widely spoken, Spanish much less so. There are
around 170 indigenous languages in total, with hundreds more
dialects.
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Traditional Filipino Family Values that
make us Distinct among Others

 Pagpapahalaga sa Pamilya (Family-oriented)

Filipinos are known for having strong and close family ties. They
place high regard and put importance on their family before
anything else. They work all day and do all they can to feed and
provide for their family.
In other countries, when a person turned 18, he/she can live away
from his/her family. In the Philippines, they value their family so
much that they keep them intact through the years.
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Traditional Filipino Family Values that
make us Distinct among Others

 Respect
One of the precious things Filipinos have is that they are respectful.
Young, youth, people in all ages know how to show respect and
courtesy. Some ways to show them are the use of “Po at Opo”,
“Pagmamano” or putting the back of an elder’s hand on your
forehead, and calling our older siblings or elders Ate or Kuya.
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Respect
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Traditional Filipino Family Values that make us Distinct
among Others

 God-fearing
Though we, Filipinos, belong to different religious groups, we all
have God(Supreme being) in our center. Filipino families
sometimes go to church or pray together with their family.
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God-fearing
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Traditional Filipino Family Values that make us Distinct
among Others

 Pakikisama (Helping others)

Filipinos get along with different kinds of people. They can easily
adjust to any situation and are flexible. This trait fosters
cooperation, good and helpful deeds. When their neighbors are in
trouble, they will help them in whatever they can. They also do not
let their family members go through hard times alone, instead, they
help each other.
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Pakikisama (Helping others)
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Traditional Filipino Family Values that make us Distinct
among Others

 Hospitality
One of the most popular qualities Filipinos have is that they are
very hospitable. When there are visitors at home, they will do a lot
of preparations for good entertainment and accommodation so that
they will feel at home and enjoy the stay. When there is an
occasion at home, there are a lot of food and you can expect to
have take-outs (pabalot) after.
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Traditional Filipino Family Values that make us Distinct
among Others

 Utang na Loob (Debt of Gratitude)

This trait shows a sense of duty and responsibility. Filipinos know
how to repay other people. When someone helped us, we return
the favors with goodness.
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Traditional Filipino Family Values that
make us Distinct among Others

 Love and Happiness

In a Filipino family, our parents usually cook for us, that’s what one
of the ways on how they show their love. Also, through good and
bad times, Filipinos always find a way to smile and be happy.
Whatever the problem is, we are always reminded that our family’s
always there to love and support us no matter what.
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Love and Happiness
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Music, Arts and Literature
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Music, Arts and Literature

 Music, arts, and literature play a big role in the Philippine culture and arts
because Filipinos are very creative. When it comes to music, they use
materials, usually raw, to create sound. This is just one of the many
examples of indigenous practices in the Philippines.

 Filipinos are also fond of folklore, which was influenced by the early church
and Spanish literature. Myths are very famous in the Philippines culture,
especially in the provinces. And when it comes to literature, the Filipino
culture never disappoints. Even Dr. Jose Rizal, the Philippines national hero,
is famous for his literature and novels about Philippine independence. As for
the Philippine Pop Culture, many artists are world-renowned such as Sarah
Geronimo, Regine Velasquez, and Julie Anne San Jose among others.
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Religion
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Religion

 We can’t deny the fact that religion plays a big role in shaping
not just the Philippine culture but also other cultures. Some 80%
of the population is Catholic, Spain’s lasting legacy. About 15%
are Muslim and these people can be found in Mindanao.
Christianity was introduced as early as the 16th century with the
coming of Ferdinand Magellan in 1521. Protestantism was
introduced by the first Presbyterian and Methodist missionaries
who arrived with the American soldiers in 1899. The rest of the
population is made up mostly of smaller Christian
denominations and Buddhists.
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Clothing
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Clothing

 Before, the cultural practices in the Philippines when it comes to clothing is

wearing baro’t saya for women and barong tagalog for men. Baro’t saya is
composed of a blouse and a long skirt with a “panuelo”. Barong Tagalog was an
almost see-through polo but throughout the centuries, the Barong Tagalog has
evolved. Buttons and collars were added, as well as intricate designs on its pina
fabric and laces. Underneath the transparent Barong Tagalog is the Camisa de
Chino, a type of shirt, usually in white that is said to have originated from the
Chinese.

 Throughout the years, with the popularity of the hippie and Philippine pop
culture, the Filipino clothing has evolved, turned into more comfortable and
laidback wear. Thus the change in the Philippine culture when it comes to
clothing.
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Culture and Tradition of Philippines:
Celebrations
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Culture and Tradition of Philippines:
Celebrations
 Another great thing to know about the Philippine culture is that Filipinos love
celebrations! May it be a simple event like a grade school moving up, birthdays, job
promotions, or celebration for a patron saint, no occasion is too small not to
celebrate.

 For example in the culture and tradition of Philippines, the country is known to have
the longest Christmas in the world because as early as September, the people are
already preparing for the season. This Philippine culture and tradition has been
known worldwide and is one of the main reasons foreigners love spending the
holidays in the country.

 Philippine Festivals are also among the most remarkable cultural practices in the
Philippines where Filipinos give all-out to celebrate the province or town’s fiesta.
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Places to Visit to Experience the
Philippine Culture

 The culture of the Philippines surely is among the most notable

ones in the world. Here are some places where you can
experience the authentic Filipino culture and tradition.
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Cebu
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Cebu

 Cebu is known not just in the Philippines but across the world
for its beaches and electrifying festivals like Sinulog. As
mentioned above, celebrations are a huge part of the Filipino
traditions and Philippine pop culture so if you want to party like a
Filipino, make sure to attend any of these festivals in Cebu
where you’ll experience and witness the best of the Philippine
culture including the lively Philippine cultural dances.
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References

 https://
www.iexplore.com/articles/travel-guides/south-and-southeast-asi
a/philippines/history-and-culture
 https://www.worldtravelguide.net/guides/asia/philippines/history-l
anguage-culture
/
 https://www.zenrooms.com/blog/post/philippine-culture/
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Leader: John Peter Cyrus B. Lim

Members:
Lalaine Fernandez
Hannah Keziah B. Yaon
Nilo S. Bunay
Erica L. Perez
Mark jayson c deliverio
Balen Nike Dustin A.
Compendio, Marylle R.
Reden Suarez Sadino Jr.
Ivan A. Inosanto
Morales, Marjorie B.