The Filipino values Manmade and natural calamities in recent years have

attested to the care given to those affected.

The Filipino values Personal alliance systems arise from real and ritual
bonds, sponsors, friends and market exchange partners.
The value system of a given country is a combination of
ethical principles, classical philosophies, and belief
systems. Family or close family relations
The unique value system of a given country is also a A Filipino trait of giving highest importance to family
product of its history and local customs and traditions. above other thing.
The Philippines and its value system is a creation of all
these influences. loyalty
Loyalty goes first to the immediate family.
Positive Filipino values Beyond the closest kin, Filipinos habitually do not
assume the same degree of support, loyalty and trust.
Bayanihan
Mutual kinship system
Damayan system
Family or close family relations
Kinship Comadrazgo
Fun-loving trait godparenthood or sponsorship.
Hospitality
Regionalism Ritual kinship bond
Friendly a primary method of extending the group from which
Religious one can expect help in the way of favors, such as jobs,
Remedy Attitude loans, or simple gifts on special occasions.
Matiyaga The ritual bonds are often sealed in ceremonial
Utang na loob occasions like baptism, confirmation and marriage.
Suki relationship Filipinos also extend the circle of social alliances with
Trust friendship.
Friendship is often placed at the same level with kinship
Bayanihan system or spirit of kinship and camaraderie as the most central of Filipino relationships.
A Filipino community spirit and cooperation wherein a Ties among those within one’s group of friends are an
group of individuals extends a helping hand without important factor in the development of personal
expecting any remuneration. alliance systems.
It is characterized by communal work towards one goal
exemplified in carrying a nipa house or pushing a Fun-loving trait
passenger jeepney. A trait found in most Filipinos
A trait that makes them unique that even in time of
Damayan system calamities and other challenges in life, they always have
A sympathy for people who lost their love ones. something to be happy about, a reason to celebrate.
Unity is often takes more work outside regions and
circles. HOSPITALITY
There is, for instance, the so-called religious sector vote, A Filipino trait of being receptive and generous to
the provincial vote, or the entertainment personality guests.
vote that remains to be a significant factor in the
conduct of elections.
compassionate
A Filipino trait of being sympathetic to others even if
the person is a stranger. An example of this is giving
alms to beggar.
This is observed when we hear Filipino saying “kawawa
naman or nakakaawa naman´
regionalism
A Filipino trait of giving more priority or preference in
giving favors to this province mate before others.
undetermined time and whatever way. It is expected
that the debtor will attempt repayment.
Utang na loob (debt of gratitude)
Saving another’s life, providing employment, or making
it possible for another to become educated and “gifts”
of favors that create utang na loob.
It occasionally extends over years and decades, where
even the subsequent generations of debtors still
attempt repayment to those who provided “gifts” to
their ancestors.

friendly Suki relationship

A trait found in most Filipinos. Market-exchange partnerships
They are sincere, loyal, kind and social person. May develop between two people who agree to
become regular customer and supplier.
Flexible Filipinos will regularly buy from certain specific suppliers
Magaling makibagay who will give them, in return, reduced prices, good
The ability of Filipinos to ride on or adjust to the norms quality, and often credit.
of other group just to attain smooth and harmonious Regular patrons of restaurants and small neighborhood
relationship. retail shops and tailoring shops often receive special
treatment in return for their patronage.
religious Suki does more beyond helping by developing economic
exchange relationships.
Most Filipinos possess strong conformance of their
religious belief in action and in words.
Negative filipino values
Respect to elders Bahala na attitude
Bahala na ang Diyos
A Filipino trait of being courteous both in words and in
Colonial complex
actions to the people of older people.
Respect for authority is an explicit honor paid to elder Crab mentality
Euphemism
members of the family, and to anyone in a position of
Filipino Time
power.
Gaya-gaya attitude
Jackpot mentality
Remedyo attitude
Kapalaran Values
Filipino trait of being creative and resourceful. The
Mañana habit
ability to do things that are next to impossible.
Ningas-cogon
Example in fixing appliances that look impossible to
Oversensitive
repair.
Lack of sportsmanship
Pakikisama
matiyaga
Tsamba lang attitude
Filipinos are known for their tenacity and strong
determination in every undertaking.
Bahala na attitude
A Filipino trait characterized by retreating or withdrawal
Utang na loob (debt of gratitude)
from certain undertaking and leaving everything to God
A feeling of obligation to repay someone who extended
to interfere and determine the outcome of his deeds.
assistance to another which may take place in
Bahala na ang diyos
God will take care of everything mentality
Filipinos speak of faith that their Creator will look after
their needs.
Colonial complex
Blue-seal mentality
A Filipino value of showing high admiration and
preference foreign produced goods over local ones.
euphemism
A Filipino way of substituting a word or phrase that is
thought to be offensive or harsh with a mild and
acceptable one in order to not offend or hurt another
person.
Filipinos have the tendency to be irritated easily or hurt
upon hearing some criticisms or comment.
Lack of sportsmanship
Not accepting defeat in competitions but rather putting
the blame either to their opponents or the sports
officials.
pakikisama
Submitting oneself to the will of the group for the sake
of camaraderie and unity.
Tsamba lang attitude
Simplicity by declaring that his/her accomplishments
are results of luck and not from perseverance and
ability.

A filipino time
In reality, it means “always late”, a Filipino attitude of
impreciseness towards time.

Gaya-gaya attitude
a Filipino attitude of imitating or copying other culture
specifically in mode of dressing, language, fashion or
even haircut.

Jackpot mentality
a “get rich quick” mentality of some Filipinos who would
rather engage in fast ways of acquiring money than
through hardwork and sacrifice by getting in lottery,
joining raffle draws and other.

Kapalaran values
A Filipino trait of accepting his fate by believing that
everything is written in his palm.
Such traits contribute to lack initiative and perseverance
among Filipinos.

Mañana habit
Delaying or setting aside a certain task assigned on the
next day although it can be done today.

Ningas-cogon
Being enthusiastic only during the start of new
undertaking but ends dismally in accomplishing nothing.
oversensitive