FILIPINO

CHARACTERISTICS
AND OTHER
STRENGTH OF THE
FILIPINO CHARACTER
FILIPINO CHARACTERISTICS AND OTHER STRENGTH OF THE FILIPINO
CHARACTER

The Philippines is not only

known for its verdant valleys,
towering trees, and deep seas,
but it is also famous for its
people's smile.

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 FILIPINO CHARACTERISTICS AND OTHER STRENGTH OF THE FILIPINO
CHARACTER

Numerous tragedy struck

the country in the past
years - many had lost their
lives; Filipinos have been
resilient and versatile to
cope up with the hardship
life brought to them.

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CHARACTERISTICS OF
FILIPINO

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 HOSPITALITY
Filipinos are known for being
hospitable, most especially to
tourist and wanderers who do
not have a place to stay. In
some place, locals even offer
the comfort of their homes for
people who need a place to
stay for couple of days.

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 OPTIMISTIC
Despite of facing hard
situations, Filipinos remain
positive on what they have.
What ever problems come their
way, they always flash the
brightest smiles in the world
and say “It’s okay.”

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 RESPECTFUL
Filipinos have a custom of
kissing the hands of the elders,
it is an act of showing respect
or asking for elder’s blessings.
This is called “Mano”.

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STRONG FAMILY TIES

Only in the Philippines will you

see families that bond together
like no other. In a typical
household, you’ll see extended
families like the grandparents
and the couple’s siblings, all
co-existing harmoniously with
the nuclear family

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 Industriousness
Once berated by national hero
Jose Rizal for following after
the colonizers’ siesta rule and
indolence, the typical Filipino is
hard working and has no
qualms about working beyond
their schedule.

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 HELPFULNESS

Filipinos are generally liked by

tourists because they do not
choose whom to help. When
someone needs assistance,
they readily come to their aid.

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 Industriousness
Aside from saying “po” and
“opo” , Filipinos are known
worldwide for being polite.
They make sure that they give
the visitors a warm welcome.

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 Unity

Also known as Bayanihan,

Filipinos help one another
when their fellowmen need
them.

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 FAITH
The Philippines is known for
being a Christian country, and
whenever Filipinos go, they
always make it a point to honor
and praise God Almighty.

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Negative Traits of
Filipinos

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 NEGATIVE TRAITS OF FILIPINOS
• Crab Mentality
• Procrastination or Mañana Habit
• Come what may habit
• Ningas Cogon
• Filipino Time
• Ignoring or not following simple rules.
• Being onion – skinned
• Living beyond their limits

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