Traditional Filipino Family Values that

make us Distinct among Others

“Good morals and values start at home and a
uniform won’t change that” - Jamie Sawyer

Majority of Philippine population is bonded together by common values

and traits that are first taught at home and being applied in our day to
day lives.
Pagpapahalaga sa Pamilya (Family-oriented)

 Filipinos are known for having strong and

close family ties. They place high regard and
put importance on their family before
anything else. They work all day and do all
they can to feed and provide for their family.
 In other countries, when a person turned 18,
he/she can live away from his/her family. In
the Philippines, they value their family so
much that they keep them intact through the
years.
 Respect

 One of the precious things Filipinos have is

that they are respectful. Young, youth, people
in all ages know how to show respect and
courtesy. Some ways to show them are the use
of “Po at Opo”, “Pagmamano” or putting the
back of an elder’s hand on your forehead, and
calling our older siblings or elders Ate or
Kuya.
 God-fearing

 Though we, Filipinos, belong to different

religious groups, we all have God(Supreme
being) in our center. Filipino families
sometimes go to church or pray together with
their family.
Pakikisama (Helping others)

 Filipinos get along with different kinds of

people. They can easily adjust to any situation
and are flexible. This trait fosters cooperation,
good and helpful deeds. When their neighbors
are in trouble, they will help them in whatever
they can. They also do not let their family
members go through hard times alone, instead,
they help each other.
Hospitality

 One of the most popular qualities Filipinos

have is that they are very hospitable. When
there are visitors at home, they will do a lot of
preparations for good entertainment and
accommodation so that they will feel at home
and enjoy the stay. When there is an occasion
at home, there are a lot of food and you can
expect to have take-outs (pabalot) after.
Utang na Loob (Debt of Gratitude)

 This trait shows a sense of duty and

responsibility. Filipinos know how to repay
other people. When someone helped us, we
return the favors with goodness.
Love and Happiness

 In a Filipino family, our parents usually cook

for us, that’s what one of the ways on how
they show their love. Also, through good and
bad times, Filipinos always find a way to
smile and be happy. Whatever the problem is,
we are always reminded that our family’s
always there to love and support us no matter
what.
Filipino values will prevail even if years will pass
by. It will never be removed because it serves as a
distinction among other race. Definitely, it’s more
fun in the Philippines and it’s the best to be part of
Filipino family.