MAON, JERALD, B
08-10-2022
STRENGTH
Faith and Religiosity- Filipinos hold
a strong belief in God. Because of our
innate religiosity, we are able to
understand and accept reality in the
perspective of God's will and plan.
The faith of the Filipinos is
associated with “bahala na”, which,
rather than being seen as a source of
psychic energy or a significant
psychological support system on
which we can rely during difficult
times, may be positively viewed as a
source of mental energy.
Pakikipagkapwa-tao - Filipinos are
compassionate and open to other
people. We treat people as people
and treat them with respect and
dignity. A fundamental sense of
justice and fairness as well as
concern for others are aspects of
pakikipagkapwa-tao.
Pakikipagkapwa-tao produces
camaraderie and a sense of intimacy
amongst people. It serves as the
basis for both a feeling of social
justice and for unity.
Joy and Humor - The love of social
gatherings and festivities, the ability
to laugh even in the most challenging
situations, and the popularity of
political satire are all examples of the
Filipinos' sense of humor and joy. We
have a kind nature, a sense of humor,
and a tendency toward cheerfulness,
which add not only to the charm of
the Filipino people but also to their
tenacity.
BSEE-2C
WEAKNESS
Kanya-kanya Syndrome - Filipinos
tend to be self-centered and
competitive, which makes them
jealous of and competitive with
others, especially with their friends
who appear to have attained some
position or prestige. The lack of a
sense of duty among those working
in the government bureaucracy is
another example of these traits in
action.
Lack of Initiative- Filipinos lack
initiative and are typically passive.
Waiting for instructions on what
needs to be done. People heavily rely
on authority figures and the
government to take care of their
needs. This is connected to how you
feel about in charge. Filipinos
frequently lack urgency and have a
tendency toward laziness.
Extreme Family-Centeredness -
One of the Filipino's greatest assets
can also be their biggest weakness
because of their enormous concern
for their family. To the cost of
consideration for the greater
community or for the common good,
excessive care for the family fosters
the creation of an internal group to
which the Filipino is strongly
committed.