Filipino Values System
Filipino Values System
Filipino Values System
Values
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Definition
Values
- A principle, standard, or quality that
has been freely chosen from
alternatives and acted upon which is
considered worthwhile or desirable
Filipino
Values
Ambivalence of the
Filipino Values
EMERITA S. QUITO
Hiya (shame/sensitivity)
Negative, because it arrests or inhibits one's
action. This trait reduces one to smallness or to
what Nietzsche calls the "morality of slaves",
thus congealing the soul of the Filipino and
emasculating him, making him timid, meek and
weak.
Positive, because, a person considers other
peoples feelings and avoids arguments or
offense to others
Ningas-cogon
(procrastination)
Negative, by all standards, because it begins
ardently and dies down as soon as it begins.
This trait renders one inactive and unable to
initiate things or to persevere.
Positive, in a way, because it makes a person
non-chalant, detached, indifferent, nonplussed
should anything go wrong, and hence conducive
to peace and tranquillity.
Bahala na (resignation)
Negative, because one leaves everything to
chance under the pretext of trusting in Divine
providence. This trait is really laziness
disguised in religious garb.
Positive, because one relies on a superior
power rather than on one's own. It is
conducive to humility, modesty, and lack of
arrogance.
Bahala na (resignation)
Negative, because one leaves
everything to chance under the
pretext of trusting in Divine
providence. This trait is really
laziness disguised in religious garb.
Positive, because one relies on a
superior power rather than on one's
own. It is conducive to humility,
modesty, and lack of arrogance.
Bayanihan (cooperation)
Being heroes to each other
palabra de honor (word of honor)
delicadeza (finesse)
paggalang (honoring)
pagdadamayan (comforting)