The Political

Self &
Being Filipino
Instructor: Ronnel John Romagos
 Learning Outcomes

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Develop a Filipino Identify different Reflect on his or her
identity Filipino values and selfhood in relation
traits to his national
identity
 • Think of pictures/images online that
illustrates being a Filipino
Activity (We will check out your entries
through the group chat)
 How does the pictures remind
you of your being a Filipino?

Are you proud of being a

Filipino-ness Filipino? Why and why not?

How extensive are the effects of

being Filipino in your selfhood?
 - According to the Philippine Constitution,
Filipino citizens are “…those whose fathers
or mothers are citizens of the Philippines,
What makes those born before January 17, 1973, of
Filipino mothers, who elect Philippine
a Filipino a citizenship upon reaching the age of
genuine majority, and those naturalized in
accordance with law,”
Filipino? - Culture and history’s influence = Filipino
values and traits
 1. Honoring guests by bringing out the best sets of
plates and china (also, going into debt just so they
The Filipino could satisfy their guests).
Hospitality 2. Greeting customers as they come and go.
3. Festivities in the barangays.
 1. “Mano po” and the use
of ”po” and ”opo”
Respect for 2. The use of tito, tita, lolo,
Elders lola, kuya and ate to
address older people
 Most Filipinos are fond of
family reunions during
birthdays, holidays, and
fiestas year-round.
Close
Family Ties Some Filipinos even opt to
live in a big house where
everyone can stay together.
 • Smiling as a coping
strategy for many
Filipinos especially during
Cheerful trying times and
Personality calamities.
• Positive outlook on life
and resilience
 • Overseas Filipino Worker’s
Self-sacrifice sacrifices for the family
 • The Bayanihan spirit is giving
without expecting something in
return. Filipinos are always ready to
“Bayanihan” share and to help friends and loved
ones who are in need.
“Bahala Na” Attitude

• The Filipino version of the famous line Hakuna Matata = No

Worries.
• This phrase is said to have originated from “Bathala na” where
Bathala means God and the phrase meaning leaving everything
into God’s hands.
• A positive attitude as one confronts a situation instead of
worrying
Colonial Mentality

• Colonial mentality is regarded as the lack of patriotism and the

attitude where Filipinos favor foreign products more than their
own.
• This does not only concern goods, but the desire to look more
foreign than local and keep up with foreign beauty trends is
included. It is attributed to the centuries of colonization Filipino
had experienced under Spanish, American, and Japanese rule.
Manana Habit

• This is the Filipino term for procrastination. It was

derived from a longer Filipino phrase called “mamaya
na,” which means doing things that could have been
done at the present at the later time.
• It is a poor habit of laziness which results in a heavier
workload.
 • Ningas is a filipino term for flame and
kugon is Cogon grass that easily burns out
after it is put into flames.
• Ningas kugon refers to the attitude of
eagerly starting things, but quickly losing
Ningas Kugon eagerness soon after experiencing
difficulty just as fast as the fire has ignited.
• Laziness is a common problem among
Filipinos that is why Filipinos are regarded
as “Juan Tamad” or “Lazy Juan.”
 • Most Filipinos hold on to their pride
as if this is more precious than
keeping a good relationship with
family and loved ones.
Pride • When two parties are not in good
terms, they find it so hard to
apologize and wait until the other
party asks for an apology first.
Crab Mentality

• A toxic trait among Filipinos where one

resents the achievement of another, instead
of feeling happy for that person. Just like
crabs in a container, they pull each other
down and ruin each other’s reputation rather
than bringing them up, which results in no
progress.
Filipino Time
• Filipinos have this common attitude of
arriving late at commitments, dinner, and
other parties especially if they are meeting
someone close to them. They tend to not
observe punctuality altogether.
• Ex: The 7:00 p.m. call time becomes
adjusted to 7:30 p.m. and almost everyone
arrives at the same time because everyone
is using Filipino time.
 • Be an active Filipino citizen
• Study the Philippine History
How to be a
• Support local products
Good
• Speak the Filipino language
Filipino? • Do not spread fake news and be
democratic in engaging with dissent
End of Session Activity

• Discuss how being a Filipino affects your “self.”

How can becoming a better Filipino influence
your duty to becoming a better version of
yourself.