OTHER

CHARACTERISTICS
OF FILIPINO
VALUES AND
BY: ERICA L. CANON
ORIENTATION
MAMATHED II
 WHAT DO FILIPINOS
VALUE?

KAPWA, or a shared inner self, lies at the

core of Filipino values and psychology
 FILIPINO’S CHARACTER AND
PERSONALITY
Filipinos have been described as friendly, outgoing,
sensitive, easily offended, nosy, garrulous, direct,
hospitable, feisty, irreverent, good natured, clever,
witty, gregarious, happy, generous, easy to laugh,
gracious, easy to befriend, casual, fun loving,
sensitive and hospitable
POSITIVE
VALUES
STRONG FAMILY TIES
AND RELIGIONS
The family is at the
center of the Filipino
community.
 FAITH IN GOD
Families go to church and pray together because their
religion is important and creates a strong bond,
marking God as the center of their lives.

Families make sure to have quality time together

especially after a day's work. Just watching television or
eating a family meal will be valued and prioritized in
everybody’s schedules.
 RESPECTFUL
Children respect elders by saying "po"
and "opo," which mean "yes," when
answering their elders.

Children or young adults also show

respect by putting their elders' hands on
their foreheads.

•Filipinos also show respect at work by

making a bow to their employers.
 GENEROSITY AND
HELPFULNESS
During special occasions such as birthdays or "fiestas" —
parties when people from other places visit your home to
celebrate with you—there are lots of foods specially prepared
for everyone!

When a neighbor is in trouble, Filipinos

are always ready to help them.
 STRONG WORK ETHIC

This is a hardworking person, a farmer. They earn so little

but they still work very hard for not much compensation.

Filipinos always find creative ways to earn a living, like

creating a small business from their home where they sell
foods or other items for the convenience of their neighbors
LOVING AND
CARING
Men are so sweet and romantic
when it comes to love

Filipino women are also romantic

and very caring, which often makes
foreigners want to marry them. 
LOVING AND
CARING
Men are so sweet and romantic
when it comes to love

Filipino women are also romantic

and very caring, which often makes
foreigners want to marry them. 
NEGATIVE
VALUES
 FATALISM
An attitude of "what goes
around, comes around" or
"come what may."
 CRAB
MENTALITY
This is prevalent in politics
where people tend to push
each other down to clear the
way for their own gain.
 CRAB
MENTALITY
This is prevalent in politics
where people tend to push
each other down to clear the
way for their own gain.