Ethics
Ethics
D. Filipino Way
1. The Filipino Customs and Traditions
2. Characteristics of Filipino Culture
3. Filipino Family Values
4. Social Values of the Filipinos
5. Weaknesses of the Filipino Character
DISCUSSION:
Filipino Way
What is it about the Philippines that makes it different from the rest of the world? Well, for one
thing, it is all about their culture.
The Filipino Customs and Traditions
1. Having close family ties
The family takes care of each other and is taught to be loyal to family and elders by
simply obeying their authorities. Having fondness for family reunions during secular and
religious holidays such as Christmas, New Year’s Eve, All Saints’ Day, Holy Week, Fiestas,
homecomings, birthdays, weddings, graduations, baptisms, funeral, etc.
2. The Bayanihan
It is the spirit of communal unity or effort to achieve a particular objective. A famous
example of this is the neighbors carrying a hut or house to a new location.
3. Courtship
We Filipinos are very romantic when it comes to heart affairs. Serenading or harana in
Tagalog is one of the most popular forms of courtship to show that a man is very serious with
his intentions to a woman.
4. Religion
The Philippines is one of the two predominantly Roman Catholic nations in Asia-Pacific. Their
habit of going to church and often praying reflects that Filipinos have a deep faith and belief
when it comes to religion.
5. Superstition
Superstitious beliefs have grown throughout the country. These beliefs have come from the
different sayings and beliefs of our ancestors that aim to prevent danger from happening or
to make a person refrain from doing something in particular.
6. Marriage and Wedding Customs
Marriage is a sacred union of man and woman after a period of courtship and engagement.
It is a sacrament between two people who love each other
7. Death
A death of relative is an opportunity to strengthen ties in the family. To pay respect an
honor the relationship to the deceased, long lost relatives, friends, and even relatives
working abroad are reunited.
8. Society
The Philippine is a combined society, both singular and plural in form. It is singular as one
nation, but plural in that is fragmented geographically and culturally. The nation is divided
between Christians, Muslims, and other religious-ethno-linguistic groups.
9. Christmas in the Philippines
One of the biggest holidays in the archipelago. We earned the distinction of celebrating
the world’s longest Christmas season with Christmas carols heard as early as September
and
lasting until Epiphany, the feast of the Black Nazarene on January 9 or the Feast of the Santo
Niño de Cebu on the third Sunday of January.
10. Fiestas
Every town and city in the Philippines has a fiesta of its own; whatever time of the year it is,
there’s sure to be a fiesta going on somewhere.
11. Living with Parents
Filipinos highly value the presence of family more than anything. Adult children living with
their parents are another Filipino traditional that makes them exceptional. Unlike in the US
where children leave the home after finishing high school or college, many Filipinos living
with parents until they get married (Abundo, 2015).
Family Values
The family is the center of the social structure and includes the nuclear family, aunts, uncles,
grandparents, cousins and honorary relations such as godparents, sponsors and close family
friends. People get strength and stability from their family. As such, many children have several
godparents.
Concern for the extended family is seen in the patronage provided to family members when they
seek employment. It is common for members of the same family to work for the same company. It
fact, many collective bargaining agreements state that preferential hiring will be given to family
members.
The Filipino family consists of many traditional values that have been treasured and passed on
for many generations already. These values are incredibly beneficial. Hereunder are the following
traditional values:
1. Paggalang
To give respect to a person. Filipinos are accustomed to using the words “po”, “opo” and “ho”
when they are conversing with older people.
2. Pakikisama
Has the connotation of getting along with people in general. There is a general yearning to be
accepted and well-liked among Filipino.
3. Utang na Loob (Debt of Gratitude)
To pay your debt with gratitude. With utang na loob, there is usually a system of obligation.
4. Pagpapahalaga sa Pamilya
Putting importance on your family. Person will place a high regard on his/ her family and
prioritize that before anything else.
5. Hiya
Controls social behaviors and interactions of a Filipino. It is the value that drives a Filipino to
be obedient and respectful to their parents, older siblings, and other authorities.
6. Damayan System
Extending Sympathy for people who lost their loved ones.
7. Compassionate
Being sympathetic to others even the person is stranger.
8. Fun-loving Trait
A trait that makes them unique that even in the times of calamities and other challenges in
life, they always have something to be happy about, a reason to celebrate.
REFERENCES:
1. Agdalpen, R.T. & Franciso, J. (2019). Ethics Ako at ang Kagandahang Asal Bilang Isang Filipino.
Mindshapers Co., Inc. Manila, Philippines
2. Leaño, R., Gubia-on, A. & Sinuldong-Ocampo, I. (2018). Ethics for College Students. Mindshapers
Co., Inc. Manila, Philippines
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