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1. The Filipino Way Module 7

2. Filipino Moral Characters: Strengths and Weaknesses Filipino cultural morality especially that which concerns social ethics, centers on ideally having a “smooth interpersonal relationship” (SIR) with others. The definition of “smooth interpersonal relationship” in Philippine culture is principally supported by and anchored on the following Filipino values and Filipino traits and values.

3. Filipino Values Values are those aspects in life that include customs, traditions, etc ., which the people regard as necessary and important in their dealings with one another 

4. Pakikisama One of the Filipino values is ‘ pakikisama ’ or sense or togetherness . It refers to doing somebody a good deed. It is not only practiced in neighborhood but also at work and school . Helping other people even in small little way may show ‘ pakikisama .’ Is having and maintaining ‘good public relations .’ Just like other Filipino values, ‘ pakikisama ’ can work either positively or destructively . Because of ‘ pakikisama ,’ may submit to group opinion, overgenerous praise one another, using metaphorical language rather than candid terms, concealing negative feelings or unhappy spirits underneath a pleasant demeanor, smiling even when things go wrong. 

5. Utang na loob ‘Utang na loob ’ or dept or gratitude is very important to Filipinos. It is recognizing and returning the favor to that person in the same measure who help them in times of need Filipinos may have ‘utang na loob ’ if other people help them during sickness, medication, sending their children to school, finding a job, or they were saved in a life threatening situation . Once Filipinos surpass those challenges in life, they will return to the person whom they have debt of gratitude to give back the favor they received or they will help that person in times of need. However ‘utang na loob ’ may not be good if the person is forced to do somethings even against his/ her will or against the law just to pay the debt of gratitude . The person will do this to avoid being reproved or having confrontations, clashes and conflicts with the person whom they have ‘utang na loob .’ 

6. Hiya ‘Hiya’ may be observed to Filipinos in accepting the food that are offered to them. Even though they are hungry, they will feel sense of shame accepting the food given to them or they will say that they are not yet hungry. They also feel ‘hiya’ in approaching higher authorities like school principal, teachers/ professors, deans, and executives. They will look someone whom they think have the courage to approach higher authorities On the other hand, ‘ kahihiyan ’ maybe observed in the Filipino families . They try to avoid doing things that may dishonor their family’s name and reputation . If problems arise in the family, as much as they could, they will hide it within the family because for them, the stink of a member will be the stink of the whole family

7. Amor Propio ‘amor propio ’ has been characterized as the high degree of sensitivity that makes a person intolerant to criticism and causes him to have an easily wounded pride Concerning this Filipino value, some observe that Filipinos learn to withstand a loss of face in some situations, particulalrly when they perceive themselves to be a fault, but it is devastating to be publicly criticized, insulted, belittled, or humiliated or to lose one’s self-respect. ‘amor propio ’ comes from the person’s tendency to protect is or her dignity and honor . Because of pride or amor proprio, for instance, a person may refuse offers even if he/she wants to accept them. 

8. Filipino Traits TRAIT IS A DISTINGUISHING FEATURE OR CHARACTER OF A PERSON OR A GROUP OF PEOPLE.

9. Filipino Traits Hospitality Close family ties Respect for elders