Reading in Philippine History. Faith and Religiosity

Filipino Traits

1. FAITH and RELIGIOSITY READINGS IN PHILIPPINE HISTORY

2. Faith and Religiosity Filipinos have a deep faith in God . Their innate religiosity enables them to comprehend and genuinely accept reality in the context of God’s will and plan .

3. Faith and Religiosity To a Filipino, success is a blessing from above. Likewise, tragedy and misfortune are accepted with an open heart. Filipinos live intimately with the religion and prayers have been important parts of ther lives.

4. PALABRA de HONOR (WORD OF HONOR) is a VIRTUE that defines the sanctity of commitments and obligations is contractual and personal relations .

5. DELICADEZA is a VIRTUE that determines the person’s sensitivity to what is right or wrong . A sense of prudence and propriety is implicit in a person with delicadeza.

6. DELICADEZA “ Delicadeza ” in a person of authority also serves as an early warning device in recognizing the traps of graft and corruption; wether in the guise of “ pagtanaw ng utang na loob ” or the innocent gift .

7. KAAYUSAN is a Filipino character trait of orderliness . It begins in the home as an early mental discipline, instilled in the children by the parents.

8. KAGALINGAN is the Filipino trait , which relates to the spirit and compulsion for competence in whatever job or prefession a persin is working at, wether manual or mental.

9. The Filipino’s Character Traits can be compared to the molave tree - sturdy and resilient and the bamboo , pliant , which bend with the strong winds, but never breaks.

10. Regional Traits. The Filipinos in different regions have their peculiar and distinguishing character traits .

11. THE LAND AND THE PEOPLE The Ilocanos are perceived to be industrious, hardworking, patient, and thrifty . Because of the pressure of economic opportunities and alternatives they are forced to migrate to other places.

12. THE LAND AND THE PEOPLE Of all Filipinos, the Ilocanos are known to be regionalistic .

13. THE LAND AND THE PEOPLE The Central Plain comprising the provinces of Bataan, Bulcan, Nueva Ecija, Pampanga, a small part of Tarlac, Rizal, Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Quezon, M arinduque, and Mindoro, including M anila, the capital of the Philippines, an d the center of political, economic, and cultural activities and is at the heart of region and the Tagalog Zone.

14. THE LAND AND THE PEOPLE The Tagalogs feel “superior” to the rest of the Filipinos. Their lifestyle is neither extravagant nor frugal. Generally, they prefer to stay in their places of origin rather than migrate to greener pastures to seek their fortune.

15. THE LAND AND THE PEOPLE A number of Tagalog personalities excel in literary, music, and art.

16. THE LAND AND THE PEOPLE From the Bicol Region, the Bicolanos are known for their religiosity . They are perceived to be peace-loving people .

17. THE LAND AND THE PEOPLE From the Visayan Region, the Visayans are said to be happy-go-lucky people . They are interested in the meaning of the good life.

18. THE LAND AND THE PEOPLE They are ready to spend their hard-earned money just to enjoy life to the fullest.

19. THE LAND AND THE PEOPLE Generally, Visayans are perceived to be spendthrifts ; they are also adventurous .

20. THE LAND AND THE PEOPLE The Visayan are said to be hedonists and crave for pleasure as a way of life . They have passion and love for music .

21. THE LAND AND THE PEOPLE From the Mindanao Region, the Muslims , considered the staunch advicate and lover of freedom , are also adventurous .

22. THE LAND AND THE PEOPLE They are perceived to be men of honor and would stick to their word to fulfill an obligation . They are proud of their culture and way of life .

23. THE LAND AND THE PEOPLE The various traits of the Filipinos, representing the major geographic regions in the Philippines, is reflective of the cross-section of its people.

24. Are you ready ? QUIZ TIME!

25. ENUMERATION 1. The Spirit of cooperation and neighbourliness is exemplified in the _________. 2. Is the virtue that defines the sanctity of commitments and obligations.

26. ENUMERATION 3. Is a Filipino character trait of orderliness. 4. The Filipinos in different regions have their peculiar and distinguishing character traits.

27. ENUMERATION 3. Is a Filipino character trait of orderliness. 4. The Filipinos in different regions have their peculiar and distinguishing character traits.

28. ENUMERATION 5. Is the virtue that determines the person’s sensibility to what is right and wrong.

29. Answers

30. ENUMERATION 1. The Spirit of cooperation and neighbourliness is exemplified in the _________. Answer: BAYANIHAN

31. ENUMERATION 2. Is the virtue that defines the sanctity of commitments and obligations. Answer: Palabra de Honor (Word of Honor)

32. ENUMERATION 3. Is a Filipino character trait of orderliness. Answer: KAAYUSAN

33. ENUMERATION 4. The Filipinos in different regions have their peculiar and distinguishing character traits. Answer: REGIONAL TRAITS

34. ENUMERATION 5. Is the virtue that determines the person’s sensibility to what is right and wrong. Answer: DELICADEZA