The Strength and

Weaknesses of the
Filipino Character: A
Socio-Cultural Issue
 Introduction

In 1998 Senator Leticia Shahani submitted

to the Senate this Report titled " A Moral
recovery Program: Building a People,
Building a Nation". this report cites the
strengths and weaknesses of the Filipino
Character
Weaknesses of Filipino
Character

Extreme Family Centeredness

Extreme Personalism
Lack of Discipline
Passivity and lack of initiative
Weaknesses of Filipino
Character

Extreme Family Centeredness

Extreme Personalism
Lack of Discipline
Passivity and lack of initiative
 Weaknesses of the Filipino
Character

Colonial Mentality
Kanya-Kanya Syndrome
Lack of Self-Analysis and Self-
Reflection
Strengths of the Filipino
Character

Family orientation
Pakikipagkapwa-Tao
Joy and Humor
Flexibility, Adaptability, and
Creativity
 Strengths of the Filipino

Character

Hard Work and Industry

Faith and Religiosity
Ability to Survive
 Value Education in
Schools
Senator Shahani's Report was given in
1988.
The Department of Education has as its
vision to help develop.... "Filipinos who
passionately love their country and whose
values and competencies enable them to
realize their full potential and contribute
meaningfully to building a nation.