The Political Self and Being a

Filipino
Self, Society, and Culture
What makes you
a Filipino?
“Filipino” in technical term..

According to the 1987 Philippine Constitution, Filipino citizens are..”those

whose fathers or mothers are citizens of the Philippines, those born before
January 17, 1973, of Filipino mothers, who elect Philippine citizenship upon
reaching the age of majority, and those who are naturalized in accordance with
law”.
Filipino Values
and Traits
Filipino Hostility
Filipino’s brand of hostility.
 Respect for
Elders
Filipinos greet elders by kissing
their hands while saying “po”
and “mano po”
 Close Family
Ties
Filipinos maintain a tight
relationship with their families.
 Cheerful
Personality
Filipinos have a habit of smiling
and laughing a lot
 Self-sacrifice
Can be seen as an extension of
Filipino hospitality
 Bayanihan
Spirit of communal unity and
cooperation
 “Bahala Na”
Attitude
Originated from “Bathala na”
where Bathala means God, and
the phrase meaning leaving
everything into God’s hands.
 Colonial
Mentality
Filipinos favor foreign products
more than their own
“Mañana” Habit
Derived from a longer Filipino
phrase called “Mamaya na”
 “Ningas Kugon”
“Ningas” is a Filipino term for
flame and “kugon” is a Filipino
Term for Cogon grass that easily
burns out after it is put into
flames
 Pride
Filipinos tend to hold on to their
pride and values it more than
anything else
Crab Mentality
Resenting the achievement of
others
Filipino Time
Attitude in arriving late at
commitments
 Filipino Markers

What then are the hallmarks of our being a Filipino?

1. Proverbs or Salawikain - sayings that convey lessons and reflections on Filipino
practices, beliefs, and traditions.
2. Superstitions - a widely held but unjustified belief in supernatural causation that
is passed through generations
3. Myths and Legends - stories aiming to explain the origin of things, at the same
time, teach a valuable lesson
4. Heroes and Icons - serves as a reminder of true patriotism and nationalism
How To Be A ➢
➢
Be an active FIlipino citizen
Study the Philippine History

Good Filipino ➢
➢
Support local products
Speak the Filipino language
➢ DO not spread fake news and
to be democratic in engaging
with dissent
From all the concept of the self
relating to culture and society, which
aspect can you say has a great impact
on who you are today. You may give
examples or real life experiences.