COLEGIO DE LA PURISIMA CONCEPCION

The School of the Archdiocese of Capiz

Roxas City 5800, Philippines
www.purisima.edu.ph
SCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIES

EDUC 320-SEMINAR IN FILIPINO PSYCHOLOGY

STUDENT: LAZABELLE A. BAGALLON PROFESSOR:
EVELYN CERCADO

Assignment: "In order to retrieve and recapture some original indigenous values and meanings which lie buried
in our cultural legacy, please search for wise sayings, moral principles, proverbs, aphorisms, songs, myths,
parables, and fables related to the Filipino values."
SAYINGS: A short, pithy expression that generally contains advice or wisdom.
PROVERBS: A short pithy saying in general use, stating a general truth or piece of advice.
APHORISMS: A concise statement of a scientific principle, typically by an ancient classical author.
MORAL PRINCIPLES: The principles of right and wrong that are accepted by an individual or a social
group.

1. While the blanket is short, learn how to bend. (Hangga't makitid ang kumot, matutong mamaluktot.)
2. It is hard to wake up someone who is pretending to be asleep. (Mahirap gisingin ang nagtutulog-tulugan)
3. If you persevere, you will reap the fruits of your labor. (Pag may tiyaga, may nilaga.)
4. New king, new character. (Bagong hari, bagong ugali.-New leadership always brings new ways.)
5. If you plant, you harvest. (Kung may tinanim, may aanihin.)
6. Weeds are difficult to kill. (Mahirap mamatay ang masamang damo.)
7. Even though the procession is long, it will still end up in church. (Pagkahaba-haba man daw ng prusisyon,
sa simbahan din ang tuloy.)
8. There is no need to cry over spilt milk. (Magsisi ka man at huli wala nang mangyayari.) There is no point in
wasting emotion over something that has already happened and can't be changed.
9. Opportunity only knocks once: Grab it or you'll lose it. Ang pagkakataon sa buhay ay madalang dumating.
Kapag narito na, ating samantalahin. This is another proverb that means exactly what it says. Don't live
with regret because you thought the opportunity would come again.
10. What comes from bubbles will disappear in bubbles. (Ang kita sa bula,sa bula rin mawawala.-Easy come,
easy go.)
11. The early comer is better than the hard worker. (Daig ng maagap and masipag.-The early bird catches the
worm.)
12. A rolling stone gathers no moss. (Batong pagulong-gulong, di kakapitan ng lumot. A person who does not
settle in one place cannot gather possessions, wealth, status, or commitments.)
13. If someone throws stones at you, throw back bread.-Kung pukulin ka ng bato, tinapay ang iganti mo.)
14. If a stone thrown upward hits you, don't take offense. (Batu-bato sa langit, tamaan huwag magagalit.)
15. A thief hates a fellow thief. (Ang magnanakaw ay galit sa kapwa magnanakaw.
16. A person who does not remember where he came from will never reach his destination. (Ang hindi
lumingon sa pinanggalingan, hindi makakarating sa paroroonan.)
17. Health is wealth. (Ang kalusugan ay kayamanan.)
18. Life is like a wheel: Sometimes you're up, and sometimes you're down. Ang buhay ay parang gulong,
minsang nasa ibabaw, minsang nasa ilalim.
19. He who does not love his mother tongue is worse than a rotten fish. Ang hindi marunong magmahal sa
sariling wika, ay mahigit pa sa mabaho at malansang isda.
20. Poverty is not a hindrance to success. (Ang karukhaan ay hindi hadlang sa pagtatagumpay.)
21. Imitate the rice stalk: The more grains it bears, the lower it bows. Ang palay ay parisan, habang
nagkakalaman ay lalong nagpugpugay. The more you acquire, the more humble and respectful you should
become.
SONGS: A short poem or other set of words set to music or meant to be sung.
1. "Magellan" by Yoyoy Villame
Hysterical history lesson: The late novelty act Yoyoy Villame struck gold with "Magellan," described as "his
first and biggest hit" by Inquirer.net. The song narrates Magellan’s arrival and eventual demise in Lapu-
Lapu’s hands in an ROTFL way, far from how stuffy history books do it. We wonder how many ’70s kids
remember the exact date Magellan "discovered" the Philippines because of the song. (It’s March 16, 1521, as
The Great Yoyoy Villame sings.)
2. "Noypi" by Bamboo
Astig aspect: Striking a chord with its head-banging, yes-we-can vibe, "Noypi" did make Pinoys all over the
world shout out their pride. Best heard live (or at least viewed over YouTube with your speakers turned up),
you can’t help but fist-pump to this instant hit that put Bamboo on the rock pedestal in their 2004 debut.
2. "Bayan Ko" by Ruben Tagalog
Freedom fighting spirit: Commonly heard in protest rallies, "Bayan Ko" has been evoking nationalistic pride
for decades since it was penned by the literary wonder Jose Corazon de Jesus a.k.a. Huseng Batute during the
American occupation. It was "popular during the Japanese regime," but the most instant-recall version is that
of Freddie Aguilar. It resonated in the streets during the People Power Revolution, EDSA II, and the late
Former Pres. Corazon Aquino’s legendary eight-hour cortege on August 2009.
3. "Mga Kababayan Ko" by Francis M.
Happy battle: The late "Man from Manila" put Filipino rap on the map with this breakthrough wordplay set to
indigenous inspired music. The song’s thrust for loving fellowmen and all things local still rings relevant two
decades after its release.

MYTH: A traditional story, especially one concerning the early history of a people or explaining some
natural or social phenomenon, and typically involving supernatural beings or events.
1. The number of steps of staircases at home should not be divisible by three
Enter a Filipino household with a staircase and begin chanting “Oro (gold), plata (silver), mata (death)”, taking
one step up with each word. Most likely, upon reaching the top step, the chant will end with either oro or plata.
This is because many Filipinos will go to great lengths to avoid ending in mata which denotes bad luck. The
two preceding words on the other hand, obviously denote good fortune.
2. Turn your plate when someone leaves in the middle of a meal
When sitting at the dining table for a meal and someone gets up to leave before the rest of the group finishes,
everybody left at the table should turn their plates to ensure safe travels for the person leaving. Another meal
superstition (though more loosely believed) is that the table should not start being cleared while people are still
eating. If this is done, it is believed that the last person left dining will live a lonely life.
3. Don’t go straight home after attending a wake
This superstition is called “pagpag” (the shaking off of dirt). In the context of a wake, it means going elsewhere
after attending the wake before heading home to shake off the spirit of the deceased lest it follows you home.
Superstitions surrounding wakes are among the most widely practiced by Filipinos still today. Another is that
the family of the deceased should not drop off visitors at the door upon saying goodbye as it symbolizes
dropping them off at their own deaths. And, as for serving food at wakes (be it heavy meals or light snacks) at
Filipino wakes is customary, visitors should not make the mistake of taking any home with them (be it a small
piece of candy), as it signifies inviting misfortune into your home.
4. Reassure your host that you’re human
A very common line used by Filipinos when knocking on someone’s door is “Tao (person) po!“. Many assume
it refers to the knocker calling out to ask if there are any people inside, when actually, it is said to stem from
the knocker reassuring the people inside that s/he is a person and not a possibly harmful supernatural creature.
5. Siblings should not marry within the same year
This superstition is called “sukob” and advises against siblings marrying within the same year as it is said to
divide the luck between the two marriages. Another type of sukob advises against marriages within the same
year as the death of an immediate family member. Pushing to do so is considered bad luck.
6. Serve pancit (noodles) at celebrations, especially birthdays
This ever-present dish at Filipino gatherings is believed to represent long life. And while Filipinos today may
joke and laugh about actually believing that this noodle dish is served for long life, it remains a staple at nearly
every birthday feast.
7. Respect the elementals
Filipino folklore is rich with a variety of elementals, from giants smoking tobacco, to small, grumpy, old men
living in anthills. Stories of these creatures fill the childhoods of many Filipino children, inciting both intrigue
and fear. Many superstitions still surround the beliefs in such creatures today. Among the most practiced is the
saying of “tabi tabi po” (excuse me) when passing through places where elementals are likely to dwell. These
places are usually outdoors, such as anthills and Balete trees. Failure to do so and disturbing such creatures
may lead to unexplained sickness that can only be cured by an albularyo (folk healer).
8.Be careful when showing fondness over babies
It’s difficult to restrain from playing with cute babies or complimenting their parents on their adorable features,
but doing so in the Philippines is believed by some, to be a potential cause of illness. Referred to as either
“usog” or “bati”, this superstition says that when a person with strong energy greets a child, the child may soon
after suffer from unexplainable discomfort. This is why, especially in the countryside, older people know to say
“pwera usog” when showing fondness over children. This is meant to counter any usog that may have
happened otherwise. If this isn’t said, and parents attribute certain maladies of their children to usog, they may
ask the greeter to smear their saliva on the suffering child’s forehead as a cure.
9. Blame your missing things on elves
In the Philippines, there is an assumption that when items around the house go missing and reappear, this is
caused by dwendes or playful elves. While mischievous, these little creatures are believed to be mostly
harmless – aside from the type that take small children.
FABLE: A short story, typically with animals as characters, conveying a moral.
1. Si Langgam at si Tipaklong
2. Si Kuneho at si Pagong
3. Si Pagong at si Matsing
4. Ang Daga at ang Leon
5. Si Paruparo at si Langgam
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