Lecture: Filipino

Values in Social
Relationships
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Introduction
Filipino Values in Social Relationships
Filipino values are very important to the lives of every
Filipinos. These values consist of ethical practices,
ideologies, etiquettes, and social norms which may be
unique to Filipino culture. These social values are
important to maintain harmony in Filipino relationships in
social institutions such as family, school, and community.
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Filipino Values
 1. Fear of losing face or 'hiya'

● This involves being afraid to do bad things as it may damage

one's reputation in the eyesight of other people. On the other
hand, also because of this "hiya," some Filipinos cannot say
"no" even if what is asked by other people is something
immoral.
2. Pakikisama
This is commonly regarded as 'good public
relations.' This is usually being practiced to
avoid clash with other people or a certain group.
Just like 'hiya' and other Filipino values,
pakikisama can work either positively or
destructively.
 3. Hospitality

• This refers to the innate ability and trait of

Filipinos to be courteous and entertaining to
their guests. Generally speaking, Filipinos
are hospitable.
 4. Amor propio or self-esteem
• It comes from the person's tendency to
protect his or her dignity and honor. Because
of pride or amor propio, for instance, a
person may refuse offers even if he/she
really wants to accept them.
5. Respect to elders

• Filipinos have unique ways of showing respect to elders.

These include the use of 'po' and 'opo' when talking to
elders and 'pagmamano' or the putting of the elder's hand
to one's forehead.
 6. Utang na loob (debt of gratitude)

• This involves the concept 'reciprocity' or returning

the received favor. The inability to repay the "utang
na loob" usually makes a person "walang utang na
loob" or "walang-hiya."
Thank You!