FILIPINO TRAIT WHAT IS WHAT IS WHAT SHOULD

POSITIVE ABOUT NEGATIVE BE DONE TO

IT? ABOUT IT? MAKE IT A
POSITIVE TRAIT?

1. Debt of Gratitude / A debt of gratitude is a Utang na loob, however, It's crucial to encourage
Utang na Loob strong feeling of when used excessively, a proper balance between
responsibility and can lead to dependency appreciation and
gratitude for someone and prevent personal independence in order to
who has helped you or development. make utang na loob a
done a favor for you. Additionally, it might positive quality. A more
This quality develops a cause an unhealthy cycle peaceful society can be
spirit of cooperation and of debt and unbalanced attained by empowering
generosity and relationships. people to be independent
strengthens community while simultaneously
ties. encouraging them to
express gratitude.

2. Leave it to faith / The term "bahala na" The overuse of bahala People can adopt a
Bahala na denotes a carefree and na, however, might balance between being
unconcerned approach to result in laziness and a receptive to possibilities
life's uncertainties. lack of proactive that come their way and
Filipinos are able to decision-making. It taking calculated risks in
adjust to unforeseen might impede order to turn bahala na
circumstances and take development and keep into a good quality.
pleasure in the here and people from taking Developing a sense of
now, thanks to this charge of their own lives. self-responsibility and
quality. forethought can help
maximize the advantages
of this attribute.

3. Harmony and The importance of The expression of It's critical to advance a

Conformity / upholding harmonious different viewpoints can culture that respects
Pakikisama relationships and be suppressed by an diversity and appreciates
following societal norms overwhelming desire for open communication if
is exemplified by harmony and we want to foster
Pakikisama. Within conformity, though, pakikisama as a positive
Filipino communities, which can also suffocate quality. A more inclusive
this quality promotes a originality. It could also and lively society can be
sense of cohesion and result in a fear of being achieved by putting an
cooperation. different and taking emphasis on the
chances. acceptance of different
viewpoints and
encouraging individuals
who show their
individuality.
4. Sense of Shame / Hiya is a quality founded
Hiya on the desire to uphold
one's reputation and stay
out of trouble. It
encourages people to
behave in a socially
acceptable way and
inspires respect for other
people.
5. Cooperative The Bayanihan
Endeavour / Bayanihan represents a spirit of
cooperation and group
effort. It encourages
teamwork, empathy, and
the desire to assist
others, especially during
difficult circumstances.
However, a strong sense Promoting a culture that
of hiya might stifle one's accepts learning from
ability to express oneself mistakes and fosters the
and keep one from pursuit of personal
following their objectives is essential if
aspirations. It might also hiya is to be turned into
prevent personal a positive trait. Hiya can
development and instill a become a catalyst for
fear of failure. personal development by
being nurtured in a
setting that values
resilience and
encourages people to
take reasonable chances.
However, due to Promoting
urbanization and neighborhood
individualistic ideas, involvement and
Bayanihan practice has planning events that
decreased in recent encourage teamwork and
times. This may result in mutual support might
a loss of social help rekindle the spirit of
cohesiveness and a Bayanihan and revive it
feeling of disconnection. as a positive quality.
Strengthening social ties
and fostering a more
cohesive society can be
achieved by encouraging
people to take an active
role in local efforts and
acknowledging their
accomplishments.