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1. The political self and being filipino

2. activity WHO IS A FILIPINO? CUT OUT PICTURES OR ILLUSTRATIONS FROM MAGAZINES AND NEWSPAPERS THAT SHOW WHAT BEING A FILIPINO IS ABOUT. PASTE THEM ON A CARTOLINA

3. ANALYSIS ANSWER THE QUESTIONS BELOW IN RELATION TO WHAT YOU HAVE POSTED IN THE PREVIOUS ACTIVITY. 1.HOW DO THE PICTURES REMIND YOU OF YOUR BEING A FILIPINO? 2. ARE YOU PROUD OF BEING A FILIPINO? WHY AND WHY NOT? 3. IMAGINE THAT YOU WERE OF A DIFFERENT NATIONALITY. WHAT WOULD CHANGE IN YOU ASIDE FROM YOUR CITIZENSHIP AND ORIGIN? 4. HOW EXTENSIVE ARE THE EFFECTS OF BEING FILIPINO IN YOUR SELFHOOD?

4. FILIPINO VALUES AND TRAITS 1. HOSPITALITY A Filipino trait that is known everywhere is the Filipino’s brand of hospitality. Filipinos welcome their guests and tourists as if they are their own brothers and sisters; they always make their guests feel at home, offering them something to eat, or even a place to stay. They will bring out their best sets of plates and chinaware for their honored guests and would even go as far as spending a lot of money and going into debt just so they can satisfy them. In most local shops, Filipino salespersons will greet their customers with warm welcome and say thank you when they leave even without buying anything. Filipinos also anticipate giving tours to friends who will visit their hometown and treating them to the best restaurants and delicacies for free. During festivals or fiestas, Filipinos serve heaps of festive food and invite the whole barangay over. They are also fond of giving pasalubong or tokens from their travels and pabaon or farewell gifts to their visitors.

5. 2. RESPECT FOR ELDERS Filipinos greet their elders by kissing their hand while saying “Mano po !” and constantly using “ po ” and “ opo ” in conversations. Forgetting to address older people properly will regard them as rude and impolite. There is also a wide array of references to older people such as ate for older sister; kuya for older brother; Tito and Tita for uncle and Aunt, respectively; Lolo and Lola for grandfather and grandmother; and Manong and Aling for older people outside the family.

6. 3. CLOSE FAMILY TIES Filipinos maintain a tight relationship with their families regardless if the children are old enough and already have families of their own. They are also fond of family reunions during birthdays, holidays, or fietas year-round. Some Filipino families even opt to live in a big house where everyone can stay together. Nursing homes almost always not an option for family members and choose to take care of their elders themselves

7. 4. CHEERFUL PERSONALITY Filipinos have a habit of smiling and laughing a lot. They smile when they are happy, or sometimes even when they are sad or angry. Smiling has been a coping strategy for many Filipinos especially during trying times and calamities. For instance, Filipinos smile and wave at the camera while being interviewed even after a fire or flooding incident. They always try to maintain a positive outlook in life which makes them RESILIENT and able to manage almost everything with a simple smile.

8. 5. SELF-SACRIFICE The self-sacrificing attitude of Filipinos can be seen as an extension of the Filipino hospitality. Filipinos go out of their way to extend help to their friends, families and loved ones. They wish comfort and better lives for their loved ones and would even go to the extent of working abroad hundreds of miles away to earn more money and save up for them. Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) sacrifice a lot; that is why they are regarded as modern day Filipino heroes. There are also times when the eldest among the children of the family would give up school to work and provide for the rest of the family and educate his her siblings.

9. 6. BAYANIHAN Bayanihan is the spirit of communal unity and cooperation of Filipinos. It is also about giving without expecting in return . Filipinos are always ready to share and help their friends and loved ones who are in need. It may not always be in monetary form, but the time and effort they give also count as a form of help for them. This trait is particularly manifested in how Filipinos rally themselves to send aid to those who are severely affected by natural calamities.

10. 7. “BAHALA NA” ATTITUDE “ Bahala Na” is the Filipino version of the famous “ Hakuna Matata ”, meaning no worries. The phrase is said to have originated from “ Bathala na ” where Bathala means God, and the phrase meaning leaving everything to God’s hands. It can also be viewed as something similar to the cheerful and positive attitude of Filipinos and allowing situations take care of themselves instead of worrying about them.

11. 8. COLONIAL MENTALITY Colonial Mentality is regarded as the lack of patriotism and the attitude where Filipinos favor foreign products more than their own. This does not only concern goods but also the desire to look more foreign than local and keep up with foreign beauty trends. It is attributed to the centuries of colonization Filipinos had experienced under the Spanish, American, and Japanese rule

12. 12. Ma ῆ ana Habit This is the Filipino term for procrastination. It was derived from a longer Filipino phrase called “ Mamaya na ” meaning dawdling things, which could have been done at an earlier time. It is a poor habit of laziness that results in heavier workloads.

13. 13. “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. Ningas Kugon refers to the attitude of eagerly starting things but quickly losing eagerness soon after experiencing difficulty, just like how fast the fire of Cogon grass burns out moments after being ignited. Laziness is a common problem among Filipinos; that is why Filipinos are regarded as “Juan Tamad ” or Lazy Juan

14. 14. PRIDE Most Filipinos hold on to their pride as if they are more precious than keeping a good relationship with family and loved ones. When two parties are not in good terms, they find it so hard to apologize and wait until the other party asks for an apology first.

15. 15. CRAB MENTALITY This is a toxic trait among Filipinos where one resents the achievement of another, instead of feeling happy for that person. Just like crabs in a container, they pull each other down and ruin each other’s reputation rather than bringing them up, resulting to no progress. Filipinos should change this troublesome attitude and focus more on their own inadequacies to improve one’s self.

16. 16. FILIPINO TIME Filipinos have this common attitude of arriving late at commitments, dinner, or parties especially if they are meeting someone close to them. They tend to not observe punctuality altogether. The 7:00 pm call time becomes adjusted to 7:30 pm, and almost everyone arrives at the same time because everyone is using Filipino time.

17. FILIPINO MARKERS 1. Proverbs or Salawikain Filipino proverbs, just like any other proverbs are sayings that convey lessons and reflections on Filipino practices, beliefs, and traditions. DAMIANA EUGENIO, regarded as the Mother of Philippine Folklore, classified into six categories (Eugenio, 2000). A. Proverbs expressing a general attitude toward life and the laws that govern life B. Ethical proverbs recommending certain virtues and condemning certain vices C. Proverbs expressing a system of values D. Proverbs expressing general truths and observations about life and human nature; E. Humorous proverbs; and F. Miscellaneous proverbs

18. 2. SUPERSTITIONS Filipinos also subscribe to their own set of superstitions passed down from generation to generation. Some of these may be influenced by beliefs from other cultures, but Filipinos have retold these superstitions according to their own experiences and they sometimes end up even more interesting. According to a Filipino superstition, a woman singing while cooking will end up a spinster so parents remind their daughters to avoid singing while preparing their meals. Filipinos also avoid taking picture in threes as the one in the center is said to die, according to another superstition.

19. 3. MYTHS AND LEGENDS Due to the Philippine’s rich culture and history., numerous myths and legends have sprung about things that are beyond one’s imagination. These stories are aimed to explain the origin of things, at the same time, teach a valuable lesson. Some of these stories stemmed in pre-Christianity period, but have evolved to the stories we know today A famous Filipino legend is about the origin of the pineapple fruit . It is about a story of a young and lazy girl named Pina who always asked where her mother kept the things she needed w/o looking for them first. When Pina’s mother got tired of being asked where she hid her things, her mother wished that eyes be planted on Pina’s face so she would start using them. To her mother’s surprise the next morning, Pina was gone and a fruit sprung in the yard, implanted with “eyes” all around its body which was later called “ pinya ”, the Filipino term for pineapple

20. 4. HEROES AND ICONS Heroes serve as a reminder of true patriotism and nationalism as they have sacrificed their lives for the sake of their country’s freedom and progress. Every year, we lend a whole day to celebrate our heroes, usually the last Monday of August, to remember their greatness, bravery, and resilience that has led to the freedom we know today. Famous Filipino icons such as Lea Salonga , Manny Pacquiao , and our very own national hero, Jose Rizal, also serve as important Filipino markers as they have made the Filipino name more pronounced worldwide through their own expertise.

21. How to be a good filipino Now you know that your traits and values are important indicators of being a Filipino. The problem now is how to truly become one and how you can be useful to the development and progress of our country. The following are a few ways on how to be a good Filipino. 1. Be an active Filipino citizen A good Filipino citizen is aware of the current events and participate in government programs that aim for the country’s progression and development. 2. Study the Philippine History The road of the Philippine history is long and bloody, and by learning and fully understanding the events of the Philippine history, you will learn so much as to why it is so important for you to love your country, extend help to your fellow Filipinos in need, and recognize abuse of political power.

22. How to be a good filipino 3. SUPPORT LOCAL PRODUCTS When you buy local products, you do not only support local manufacturers and businessmen, but you also help strengthen the local economy. 4. SPEAK FILIPINO LANGUAGE Speaking Filipino also serves as a unique identifier of being a Filipino 5. DO NOT SPREAD FAKE NEWS AND BE DEMOCRATIC IN ENGAGING WITH DISSENT It is part of being a good Filipino to understand and verify what you read online, especially in social media, before actually believing in it and spreading it like wildfire. It is also the responsibility of every Filipino to recognize disagreement in political views, be tolerant, and argue intelligently without having to resort into name-calling people.

23. APPLICATION AND ASSESSMENT MAKE AN ACROSTIC BELOW WHICH WILL DESCRIBE YOU. IN RELATION TO YOUR BEING A FILIPINO: F I L I P I N O

24. APPLICATION AND ASSESSMENT 2. DISCUSS HOW BEING A FILIPINO AFFECTS YOUR “SELF”. HOW CAN BECOMING A BETTER FILIPINO INFLUENCE YOUR DUTY TO BECOMING A BETTER VERSION OF YOURSELF?