CHAPTER 9

FILIPINO VALUES

Filipino Values- are our cultural values.They sum up our responses to the meaning of human life in the
context of the cultural setting. They show our strengths and weaknesses as a people.Filipino values spring
from our peculiar way of viewing life- its origin, its meaning, and its purpose.
The Fpremost among our values is “pananalig sa Maykapal”. Filipino calls to GOD when things are bad.

Cultural Values- distinctive way of becoming human on particular place and time. “ The concept of
becoming human means “ pagpapakatao “.

“ipapasa DIYOS na lamang..”

“ sumpa man sa Diyos”

Filipino concern for others through, “ pakikipagkapwa”, pagmamahal sa familia and pagmamahal sa bayan.

Filipino Moral Ideal-

Ehe Filipino believes moral integrity is the essentiality of becoming human.. It is above the desire for material
enrichment-“di na baling mahirap basta’t may dangal”. ;” pagpapakalalaki”, “pagpapakababae”
Failing the moral standard makes a person “masamang tao” o “walanghiya”.

Ambivalent Values- Filipino values are described ambivalent, because they are either advantageous or
disadvantageous to the person. For instance the value of famiyy closeness promotes love and murual
carePaikikisama is another example of ambivalance, but at the same time promotes dependence, lack of self
confidence and initiative among its members. Another example of ambivalence is pakikisama, coming
from the word sama or company; it means fellowship or caring for another person.

Moral Maturity- is a process of change. It means a new way of thinking, a new perception of realities.

Filipino Values :
1. Truth, love and Faith
2. Integrity
3. Industry
4. Social Justice