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    The document outlines strengths and weaknesses of the Filipino moral character. Key strengths include pakikipagkapwa-tao (feeling one with others), family orientation, joy and humor, flexibility and adaptability, hard work, and faith in God. Weaknesses include extreme personalism, extreme family centeredness, lack of discipline, passivity and lack of initiative, colonial mentality, kanya-kanya syndrome, and lack of self-analysis. The roots of the Filipino character are said to stem from factors like home/social environment, culture/language, history, education system, religion, economic/political environment, mass media, and leadership.

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    The document outlines strengths and weaknesses of the Filipino moral character. Key strengths include pakikipagkapwa-tao (feeling one with others), family orientation, joy and humor, flexibility and adaptability, hard work, and faith in God. Weaknesses include extreme personalism, extreme family centeredness, lack of discipline, passivity and lack of initiative, colonial mentality, kanya-kanya syndrome, and lack of self-analysis. The roots of the Filipino character are said to stem from factors like home/social environment, culture/language, history, education system, religion, economic/political environment, mass media, and leadership.

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    Strength and Weaknesses

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    The document outlines strengths and weaknesses of the Filipino moral character. Key strengths include pakikipagkapwa-tao (feeling one with others), family orientation, joy and humor, flexibility and adaptability, hard work, and faith in God. Weaknesses include extreme personalism, extreme family centeredness, lack of discipline, passivity and lack of initiative, colonial mentality, kanya-kanya syndrome, and lack of self-analysis. The roots of the Filipino character are said to stem from factors like home/social environment, culture/language, history, education system, religion, economic/political environment, mass media, and leadership.

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    STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES OF THE FILIPINO MORAL CHARACTER

    STRENGTHS

    Pakikipagkapwa-tao :

    Opening yourself to others and feel one with others with dignity and -

    Respect life as fellow human being

    Family Orientation :

    A genuine and deep love for family.

    Joy and Humor :


    Filipinos have a cheerful and fun-loving approach to life and its up and

    Down, Pleasant Disposition, a Sense of Humor and Propensity for happiness that contribute not

    Only to the Filipino charm but also to the Filipino Spirit.

    Flexibility, Adaptability and Creativity

    Easy to adapt, blend to other culture, practice other tradition, speak and study other languages

    And even diff. environment or climate)

    Hard Work and Industry : Capacity

    Capacity for hard work given to raise one’s standard living of a Decent life for one’s family.

    Faith and Religiosity :

    Faith in God -

    Faith in God – accepting reality to comprehend as a human created By God. “Pampalakas-loob”

    Ability to Survive

    WEAKNESS

    Extreme Personalism

    Always trying to give personal interpretation to actions (Cow fave or Mahilig sa “baka’ “)

    Thank you with “but” (compliment-criticism-compliment)

    Extreme Family Centeredness

    Very strong family protection whether it is in good or bad condition and situation (consentidor)

    (overprotective)
    Lack of Discipline:

    Passivity and Lack of Initiative : Strong reliance to others fate (Makapag-Asawa ng Mayaman – or
    Manalo sa Lotto) (Mayaman-Mapera-Abroad naman si Mommy and Daddy/Lola And Lolo or Tito or Tita
    or Pinsan or Ninong etc.

    Colonial Mentality :

    Patriotism vs Active awareness – (mas maganda and magaling kasi ang Ibang bansa)

    Kanya-kanya Syndrome : Self-serving attitude that generates feeling of envy and Competitiveness
    towards others (status vs prestige.)

    Lack of Self Analysis and Reflection

    Superficial and flighty or dreamy

    ROOTS OF THE FILIPINO CHARACTER

    The strengths and weaknesses of the Filipino have their roots in many factors such as:

    (1) The home environment,

    (2) The social environment,

    (3) Culture and language,

    (4) History,

    (5) The educational system,

    (6) Religion,

    (7) The economic environment,

    (8) The political environment,

    (9) Mass media, and

    (10)Leadership and role models.

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