FILIPINO WAYS

HIGHLIGHTS OF FILIPINO CULTURES

-Filipinos take pride in their families- Filipinos are known for

having strong and close family ties. They place high regard
and put importance on their family before anything else.
-Filipinos are very religious.
-Filipinos are very firm believers of God.
-Filipinos are very respectful - Respect is a very important part
of Filipino culture. We show respect to our elders, parents,
grandparents, older siblings, relatives, friends.
-Filipinos are very resilient – Filipinos always manage to rise
above the challenge.
-Filipinos value traditions and culture- For Filipinos, traditions in
their home and in their family are important. They usually set
aside a specific day for a certain celebration like festivals,
birthday parties, reunions, etc.
-Filipinos love to party- Filipinos love to hold celebrations and
fiestas.
-Filipinos love to eat – they eat every hour or every three hours,
they savour every bite and they do love going to buffets
-Filipinos love to sing- Filipinos spend some quality time with
their families or friends singing or belting out new and old songs.
-Filipinos help one another- More popularly known as
bayanihan, Filipinos help one another—without expecting
anything in return
STRENGTH OF THE FILIPINO MORAL CHARACTER

1.Pakikipagkapwa tao- refers to the value of relating to others as

equals and treating them with respect, empathy, and compassion.
2.Hard work and industry- Filipinos have the capacity for hard
work given proper conditions. The desire to raise one’s standard
of living and to posses the essentials of a decent life for one’s
family, combined with the right opportunities and incentives,
makes the Filipino work very hard.
3. Faith and religiosity – Have deep faith in God.
4. Flexibility and adaptability – we can easily adapt to a new
environment. Adjust to whatever happens even in unplanned or
anticipated events.
5.Family Orientation – Source of personal identity, emotional and
material support and One’s main commitment and responsibility.
6. Honor and respect – Pagmamano” is a Filipino gesture often
done by young people to the elders as a sign of respect.
7.Generosity – Filipinos are naturally helpful and generous
people. They give as much as they can and extend help to family
members — and even strangers — when needed.
Weaknesses of the Filipino Moral Character

1.Colonial mentality- Colonial mentality is a form of internalized

oppression and perception of ethnic or cultural inferiority (David
and Okazaki).
2.Overly emotional- Filipinos are very emotionally expressive –
as certified by tabulations of the frequency of emotional terms on
social-media.
3. Arrogant- Filipinos are arrogant because of their own success,
will not accept losing face, particularly in the crowd.They don’t
like the idea of being defeated.
4. Kanya-kanya syndrome – Filipinos have a selfish, self-serving
attitude that generates a feeling of envy and competitiveness
towards others.
5.Lack of initiative – Filipinos are generally passive and lacking
in initiativ.
6.Extreme family centeredness- While concern for the family is
one of the Filipino’s greatest strengths, in the extreme it becomes
a serious flaw.
7. Lack discipline – A casual attitude toward time and space
manifested in lack of precision and compulsiveness, poor time
management and procrastination.
UNIVERSAL VALUES

What is universal value?

-A value is a universal value if it has the same value or worth
for all, or almost all, people. Spheres of human value
encompass morality, aesthetic preference, traits, human
endeavour, and social order.

Why there are universal value?

-These values often serve as the foundation for moral and
ethical judgements, helping individuals differentiate between
right and wrong, good and bad.
Importance of Universal Values

-These values are not only necessary for being good human
beings, but also to have a better and more positive working
environment with motivating and supportive relations.

-Every society needs to be bound together by common values, so

that its members know what to expect of each other, and have
some shared principles by which to manage their differences
without resorting to violence.
CONCEPT OF UNIVERSAL VALUES

1. Power- Social status and dominance over people

2. Achievement- personal success according to social standard
3. Self direction- independent thought and action
4.Tradition – respect and acceptance of the customs, tradition and
culture of every region
5. Security – safety for society, self, relationships and for the self.
 MORAL
CHARACTER AS
DISPOSITION
MORAL CHARACTER AS DISPOSITION

- Moral character can be conceptualized as an individual’s

disposition to think, feel, and behave in an ethical versus
unethical manner, or as the subset of individual differences
relevant to morality.

-Moral character is formed or developed by one’s actions. The

habits, actions, and emotional responses of a person of good
character are all united and directed toward the moral and
the good.
For example
-an honest person is disposed to telling the truth when asked.
-A person of good moral character helps those who need help
-good example to other people
-Respect the property of others.

THE BENEFITS OF A PERSON WITH GOOD MORAL

CHARACTER
-Find both happiness and success in their life and are clear about
their goals. Moreover, people with strong moral character are able
to gain the trust of others and their relationships are based on
transparency, honesty and mutual respect
 Tripartite model for understanding moral character with the idea
that there are motivational, ability, and identity elements.

■ 1. The motivational element is the consideration of others-

referring to a disposition toward considering the needs and
interests of others, and how one’s own actions affect other
people.
■ 2. The ability element is self-regulation— referring to a
disposition toward regulating one’s behavior effectively,
specifically with reference to behaviors that have positive
short-term consequences but negative long-term consequences
for oneself or others.
■ 3. The identity element is moral identity—referring to a
disposition toward valuing morality and wanting to view
oneself as a moral person.
How it is developed?
(character studies of Nelson Mandela and
Adolf Hitler)

Adolf Hitler and Nelson Mandela are vastly different

men, however in many ways through out their lives they
both held a huge influence over their countrymen, the
politics of their country and inevitably they both shaped
the course of history for better or worse. Their fight, was
not won without a struggle, but was helped by their
masterful oratorical skills and the willingness of their
followers to do anything for “the cause”.
■ Who is Nelson Madela?
-Madela is considered the father of Modern South Africa. He was
instrumental in tearing down the oppressive government and
installing democracy.Mandela received the Nobel Peace Prize in
1993 for peacefully destroying the Apartheid regime and laying
the foundation for democracy.
CHARACTER STUDY OF NELSON MADELA

■ The aspects of Madela’s personality that feature prominently

include his bravery, determination, humility, goodness, peace,
and tactical skills.Some of Nelson Mandela’s character traits
were those of love, selflessness, forgiveness, tolerance,
compassion, fairness, humility, a yearning for justice as well as
one of being a champion of human rights.
■ Who is Adolf Hitler?
-Hitler was agreat historical importance—a term that
does not imply a positive judgment—because his actions
changed the course of the world. He was responsible for
starting World War II, which resulted in the deaths of
more than 50 million people. It also led to the extension
of the Soviet Union’s power in eastern, central, and
Balkan Europe, enabled a communist movement to
eventually achieve control in China, and marked the
decisive shift of power away from western Europe and
toward the United States and the Soviet Union.
CHARACTER STUDY OF ADOLF HITLER

■ Hitler’s typical personality traits were impulsive,

egocentric, cold, aggressive, un-empathic, and
tough-minded.Hitler’s nature which discloses
that such characteristics are significatives of an
eminent level of Psychoticism.
STAGES OF MORAL DEVELOPMENT
Level 1- Preconventional Morality

Preconventional morality is the first stage of moral development

and lasts until approximately age 9.

At the preconventional level, children don’t have a personal code

of morality. Instead, moral decisions are shaped by the standards
of adults and the consequences of following or breaking their
rule.
Stage 1. Obedience and Punishment Orientation. The
child/individual is good to avoid being punished. If a person
is punished, they must have done wrong.

Stage 2. Individualism and Exchange. At this stage, children

recognize that there is not just one right view that is handed
down by the authorities. Different individuals have different
viewpoints.
Level 2 - Conventional morality

Conventional morality is the second stage of moral development,

and is characterized by an acceptance of social rules concerning
right and wrong.

At the conventional level (most adolescents and adults), we begin to

internalize the moral standards of valued adult role models.
Stage 3. Good Interpersonal Relationships. The child/individual is
good in order to be seen as being a good person by others. Therefore,
answers relate to the approval of others.

Stage 4. Maintaining the Social Order. The child/individual becomes

aware of the wider rules of society, so judgments concern obeying the
rules to uphold the law and avoid guilt.
Level 3 - Postconventional Morality

Post conventional morality is the third stage of moral development

and is characterized by an individual’s understanding of universal
ethical principles.

Individual judgment is based on self-chosen principles, and moral

reasoning is based on individual rights and justice.
Stage 5. Social Contract and Individual Rights. The
child/individual becomes aware that while rules/laws might
exist for the good of the greatest number, there are times
when they will work against the interest of particular
individuals.

Stage 6. Universal Principles. People at this stage have

developed their own set of moral guidelines, which may or
may not fit the law. The principles apply to everyone.