Warm-Up Questions

1. Give two (2) characteristics of Filipino culture and describe each. (You may search, make sure
to cite the source.)
Resourcefulness- Filipinos are gifted and creative individuals. Because of their
resourcefulness, they can make instruments out of household utensils and solve issues
with the flick of a finger.

Respect for elders- They have a propensity of kissing elders' hands, implying that they
are seeking their elder's blessing and to show respect. (It's referred to as "Mano")

https://www.7stonesboracay.com/15-filipino-traits-that-make-the-philippines-fun-to-visit/

2. Give two (2) weaknesses of Filipino character and describe each. (You may search, make sure
to cite the source.)
Extreme family centered- It leads to a lack of care for the common good and obstructs
national consciousness.

Lack of discipline- Lack of precision and compulsiveness, as well as poor time

management and procrastination, resulted from a careless attitude toward time and space.

https://www.scribd.com/document/437995799/The-Strengths-and-Weaknesses-of-the-Filipino-
Character

3. What is the meaning of right and wrong from your own perspective?
Right is a condition wherein someone is doing correctly not to tolerate bad things. Doing
right considers law and fairness. while Wrong is committing mistakes and doing an action which
causes a bad outcome. This happens when someone is making a decision without fully thinking of
the possible results.

4. What do you mean by moral standards? (You may search, make sure to cite the source.)
A moral standard is a set of guidelines that we use to determine which activities are
ethically acceptable and which are morally inappropriate. Moral standards specifically address
issues that have the potential to substantially damage or benefit humans.
https://sevenpillarsinstitute.org/glossary/moral-standard/
5. What do you mean by non-moral standards? (You may search, make sure to cite the source.)
Non-moral refers to rules that have nothing to do with morals or ethics. These norms are
either unrelated to morality or, by definition, lack ethical sense.

https://ourhappyschool.com/node/824

6. How does culture influence moral development? (You may search, make sure to cite the
source.)
A culture is a way of living or a method of doing things that is shared by a group of
people. Individuals in a group, organization, or society have a common set of attitudes, values,
goals, and behaviors. Cultures differ over time, between countries and geographical regions, and
between individuals and organizations. Culture represents moral and ethical values and standards
that guide how people interact with one another.

https://courses.lumenlearning.com/boundless-management/chapter/ethics-an-overview/