3.4 The Filipino Aims, Goals and Aspirations

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Filipino Aims, Goals and Aspirations
(Understanding Human Behavior)

Philippine Values System

By
Maris M. Quilantang

MAEd - Teaching Science


Cebu Technological University - Main Campus
Cebu City

Eugenio Alin Ermac PH. D.


Professor
The Filipino Aims, Goals and Aspirations

The goals, aspirations, and cultural values of Filipinos are firmly ingrained
in their historical experiences and understanding of human behavior.
Understanding human behavior is desired not only for one's own development
but also to promote peaceful relationships in families and communities. Filipino
culture places a great emphasis on how people are interconnected within their
social environments, which piques people's curiosity about how people affect and
interact with one another. A rich tapestry of insights is created when perspectives
on human behavior combine ideas from Spanish colonial influence,
contemporary psychology, and indigenous beliefs.

There is a wide range of opinions, from more traditional viewpoints that


stress deference to authority and communal cohesion to more modern
viewpoints shaped by global trends and individualistic goals. In the Filipino
setting, ideas on human behavior frequently emphasize collectivism, which
places a higher value on the welfare of the group than on the desires of the
individual. This viewpoint directs efforts toward comprehending and resolving
interpersonal issues and creates ambitions towards social harmony and
community achievement. In general, Filipinos want to improve their
comprehension of human nature in order to manage interpersonal relationships
and make constructive contributions to both their local communities and society
at large.

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