Traditional Filipino Family Values that make us Distinct among

Others

“Good morals and values start at home and a uniform won’t change that” -
Jamie Sawyer

Majority of Philippine population is bonded together by common values and

traits that are first taught at home and being applied in our day to day lives.

Here are some of the family values Filipinos have:

1. 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.

2. 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.
3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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.

Filipino values will prevail even if years will pass by. It will never be
removed because it serves as a distinction among other race. Definitely,
it’s more fun in the Philippines and it’s the best to be part of Filipino
family.

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