Political aspec

t
of self
Week 15
 An essential part of
the self, the
Political political self
organizes self-
Self relevant about
politics
You know
You're a
Filipino if:
 Values are
universally
Developing recognized as a
driving force in
A Filipino ethical decision-
Identity making
 Intrumental
Major
Moral
Concerns
In building Transformative
An identity
 Man is by
nature a
"political animal"

Aristotle
 Characteristics of Utang na Loob
Philippine Political (Obliged to repay)
Culture
Sense of over-dependency
Dominance of family ties or
kinship system Belief that the majority of
politicians are corrupt
(Big clans dominate the
political area)
Lack of Political Maturity
Euphemism
(People elect officials
(Lower positions are not based on popularity and
frank or straightforward personality)
in criticizing officials of
higher rank)
 Pivotal Interpersonal Value
Individual attitudes
(pakikiramdam)
and traits
Linking/Socio-Personal
Dualism of Filipino Traits  Value
(negative and positive) (kagandahang-loob)

Colonial/Accommodative Associated Societal Values

Surface Values (karangalan, katarungan,
(hiya, utang na loob, kalayaan)
pakikisama)
Colonial/Accommodative
Surface Values
(bahala na, sama/lakas ng
loob, pakikibaka)
 Institutional factors

Family
Church School Media

Government NGO People's Organization

 Immediate
community with
Macro-Factors which one readily
identifies one’s
at the Societal self
Level
Less intimate
grouping of which
one is a member
Good governance Honesty
These principles can also be
applied in the Philippine setting:

Accountability
Selflesness
Openness
Objectivity
Leadership
Integrity
 Governance
The process by which governments are selected, held
accountable, monitored, and replaced.
The capacity of governments to manage resources
efficiently and formulate, implement, and enforce
sound policies and regulations.
The respect of citizens and the state for the
institutions that govern economic and social
interactions among them.
 Citizenship
denotes the status
of being a legal
member of a nation-
state.

Ideal Citizen Loyalty

to the larger community,
collective pride and
national identity
 Hospitality

Regionalism
Filipino values
(Positive Values) Religious
Bayanihan Respect for elders
Damayan Matiyaga
Familism or closed Remedyo attitude
Family ties
Flexibility
Optimism
Utang na loob
 Gaya-gaya Attitude
Jackpot Mentality
Filipino values Belief in Kapalaran
(Negative Values)
Mañana habit
Bahala na attitude
Ningas Kugon
Colonial Mentality/Blue
Seal Mentality Oversensitivity
Crab Mentality Pakikisama
Euphimistic Lack of Sportsmanship
Filipino Time Tsamba Lang Attitude
thank You