The three elements of Filipino thought: Loob,

Filipino Philosophy of Time, and Bahala Na. These

attitudes and values constitute the hidden springs of
the Filipino Mind.
1. Loob: Holistic and Interior Dimensions –
kagandahang-loob, kabutihang-loob, and
kalooban are terms that show sharing of one’s
self to others. For Mercado (1992), interiority
manifests itself in freedom. Loob puts one in
touch with his fellow beings. Great Philippine
values, in fact, are essentially interpersonal.
The use of intermediaries or go-betweens,
the values of loyalty, hospitality, pakikisama
(camaraderie, conformism), and respect to
authority are such values that relate to
persons. In short, the Filipino generally
believes in the innate goodness of the human
being. Filipino ethics has an internal code
and sanction that flow from within itself.
2. Filipino Philosophy of time – The Filipino,
believes in the gulong ng palad and hence,
looks at life as a series of ups and downs. This
philosophy of life makes the Filipino an
unmitigated optimist. When the so-called wheel
of life is on the downtrend, he looks to the future
with hope because life’s wheel cannot stay down
forever. When one weeps, one will surely smile.
The filipino looks upon every, fortunate or
unfortunate, as fleeting or transitory.
3. Bahala Na – Bathala is not an impersonal entity
but rather a personal being that keeps the balance
in the universe. The Filipino subconsciously
accepts the bahala na attitude as a part of life.
Bahala na literally means to leave everything to
God who is Bathala in vernacular. The bahala na
philosophy puts complete trust in the Divine
Providence; it contains the element of resignation.
Thus, the Filipino accepts beforehand whatever the
outcome of his problem might be.
Assignment:

In one whole sheet of paper, write 2 positive

and 2 negative aspects of Filipino Thought
and Values.