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GE 101
UNDERSTANDING THE SELF
WITH POPULATION EDUCATION & CONTROL
FIRST SEMESTER, A.Y. 2022-2023
Module Outcomes
At the end of this lesson, you must be able to:
1. develop a Filipino identity;
2. identify different Filipino values and traits; and
3. reflect on your selfhood in relation to your national identity
Introduction
The Philippines as we know it today has only emerged in the 1890s after over three centuries of colonization of the Spaniards.
Meanwhile, liberati the last colonizers, the Japanese, only occurred in 1946. Foreign Culture on from beliefs, language, and religion
have made a huge dent on our own by setting a foundation to the contemporary Filipino identity and culture.
Filipinos are often referenced to globally renowned personalities like Manny Pacquiao, Lea Salonga, and Michael Cinco who
have made Filipinos recognized around the world through their expertise. However, being a Filipino is far more than just being related
to these notable figures.
Culture and history have greatly influenced the manner Filipinos learn, live, and behave to date. People who were born and
grew up in the same culture develop and share common personality traits and values. Generations after generations, common traits
and values have been passed on that the Filipinos of today still embody.
4. Cheerful Personality
Filipinos have a habit of smiling and laughing a lot. They smile when they are happy, or sometimes even when they are
sad or angry. Smiling has been a coping strategy for many Filipinos especially during trying times and calamities. For instance,
Filipinos smile and wave at the camera while being interviewed even after a fire or flooding incident. They always try to maintain a
positive outlook in life which makes them resilient and able to manage almost everything with a simple smile.
Instructor: Jarol S. Batilaran, LPT Page 2
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5. Self-sacrifice
The self-sacrificing attitude of Filipinos can be seen as an extension of the Filipino hospitality. Filipinos go out of their
way to extend help to their friends, families and loved ones. They wish comfort and better lives for their loved one , and would even go
to the extent of working abroad hundreds of miles away to earn more money and save up for them. Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs)
sacrifice a lot; that is why they are regarded as the modern day Filipino heroes. There are also times when the eldest among the
children of the family would give up school to work and provide for the rest of the family and educate his or her siblings.
6. Bayanihan
Bayanihan is the spirit of communal unity and cooperation of Filipinos. It is also about giving without expecting
something in return. Filipinos are always ready to share and help their friends and loved ones who are in need. It may not always be in
monetary form, but the time and effort they give also count as a form of help for them. This trait is particularly manifested in how
Filipinos rally themselves to send aid to those who are severely affected by natural calamities.
8. Colonial Mentality
Colonial mentality is regarded as the lack of patriotism and the attitude where Filipinos favor foreign products more
than their own. This does not only concern goods, but also the desire to look more foreign than local and keep up foreign
beauty trends. It is attributed to the centuries of colonization Filipinos had experienced under the Spanish, American, and
Japanese rule.
9. "Mariana" Habit
This is the Filipino term for procrastination. It was derived from a longer Filipino phrase called "Mamaya na" meaning
dawdling things, which could have been done at an earlier time. It is a poor habit of laziness that results in heavier workloads.
11. Pride
Most Filipinos hold on to their pride as if they are more precious than keeping a good relationship with family and loved
ones. When two parties are not in good terms, they find it so hard to apologize and wait until the other party asks for an apology
first.
Summary
These days, more people are becoming active in using the Internet for research, pleasure, business, communication, and
other purposes. Indeed, the Internet is of great help for everyone. On the other hand, people assume different identities while in the
cyberspace. People act differently when they are online and offline. 'We have our real identity and online identity.
Activity 5.1
Make an acrostic below which will describe you, in relation to your being a Filipino:
F-
I-
L-
I-
P-
I-
N-
O-
Word Choice words are colorful, snappy, vital, brisk, and Correct, but not striking. The words Confusing or unclear. The reader is often
fresh. You won’t find overdone, vague, repetitive, get the asking,
or flowery language. message across but don’t capture the “What did s/he mean by this?
reader’s
attention
Interesting, original topic sentence, Clearly stated topic sentence Acceptable topic sentence presents Missing, invalid, or inappropriate topic
reflecting thought and insight; presents one main idea. one idea. sentence; main idea is missing.
focused on one interesting main idea.
Interesting, concrete and descriptive Examples and details relate to the Sufficient number of examples and Insufficient, vague, or undeveloped
examples and details with topic and some explanation is details that relate to the topic examples.
explanations that relate to the topic. included.
Some errors, but none major, in A few errors in usage, spelling, or Distracting errors in usage, spelling,
Consistent standard English usage, usage, spelling, or punctuation. (1-2) punctuation (3-4) or punctuation
spelling, and punctuation. No errors
Writing shows strong understanding Writing shows a clear understanding Writing shows adequate Writing shows little understanding
understanding
Activity 5.3
Word Choice words are colorful, snappy, vital, brisk, and Correct, but not striking. The words Confusing or unclear. The reader is often
fresh. You won’t find overdone, vague, repetitive, get the asking,
or flowery language. message across but don’t capture the “What did s/he mean by this?
reader’s
attention
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