It may be said that the Filipinos are intelligent, with retentive

memory, quick perception, and talents for art and science. They also
are gentle, friendly, and cheerful people, noted for their courtesyand hospitality.

Filipinos are famous not only for their warm hospitality, but also for
their close family ties. The parents work hard and sacrifice much for
their children; in return, the children love and respect them and take
good care of them in their old age.

Filipinos owing to their beautiful country, are passionately romantic.
They are ardent in love as they are fierce in battle. They are born
poets, musicians and artists.

Filipinos are a liberty-loving and brave people. They valiantly
resisted the Spanish, American and Japanese invaders of their native
land. They rank among the bravest people of the world. Filipino
courage has been proven in the Battle of Mactan (1521), in the Battle
of Tirad Pass (1899), in the battle of Bataan, Corregidor, Bessang
Pass during World War II, and in many other battlefields.

Gratitude is another sterling trait of the Filipinos. They are
grateful to those who have granted them favors or who are good to
them. Their high sense of gratitude is expressed in the phrase Utang
na loob (debt of honor).

Filipinos are cooperative. They value the virtue of helping each other
and other people. They cherish the ancestral trait of bayanihan, which
means cooperation. In rural areas, when a man is building, repairing
or transferring a house to another place, the neighbors come to help him.

Foreign writers assert that the Filipinos are indolent. In reality
they work hard in the face of very adverse conditions. They work on
the farms from sunrise to sunset, though not from noon to 3 p.m. due
to the scorching heat. They work hard in the sugarcane and pineapple
plantations in Hawaii, the fruit orchards of California, the fish
canneries of Alaska, and in the oil wells of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and
other Arab countries of the Middle East.

Finally, the Filipinos are noted for their durability and resiliency.
Through the ages they have met all kinds of calamities-- revolts,
revolutions, wars, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, typhoons and
epidemics. Unlike the Polynesians of Oceania and the Indians of North
Central and South Americas, they did not vanish by contact with the
white race. They can assimilate any civilization and thrive in any
climate. Against the adversities of life or nature, they merely bend,
but never break. They possess the formidable durability of the narra
tree and the resiliency of the bamboo.

. Respect for elders. 2.) Caring for elders. 3.) Ambiguity. A Filipino's yes is not final. Most of the times
a filipino will answer yes to a request, even though he does not intend to fulfill it, just as not to hurt
the other's feeling. 4.) Respect of Authorities (political, religious, title, economic status) sometimes to
the point of blind submission. Charity, will share his meal, possession with others (except the wife).

NEGATIVE FILIPINO TRAITS
As all of the Nations in the world, Filipinos also have a negative trait. And it is clearly seen in the Philippine
society today but not noticed even for me. And these negative traits are hindering the Philippine economy to
progress. And these are some example of them:

Crab Mentality
It is good to think that Filipinos are competitive in whatever field they choose but if youre process of out-witting
your competitor is by pulling him down, is it a sign of Crab Mentality. Instead of doing that you should develop
yourself to become better than your competitor so that the competition will grow. And if the competition is
healthy the benefits you will receive will also grow. To better understand, lets put it this way. Company B is the
competitor of Company A. Both of them are developing their product better than the other one. In result, even
though one of them is inferior to the other, they still exist in the competition. Both of them help the economy
through giving taxes in the government. But if Company A arouses an issue against Company B, the highest
possibility for the latter is to retaliate by throwing a different issue against the former. If this happens, they will
turn their attention to the issue thrown to them instead of thinking a way of improving their products. In result,
their customers will be dismayed and will find another company that will satisfy their needs.

The Manyana or Mamaya Na Habit (you will delay the things you can do for today)
I am aware of this one, because I always do this even though Im trying my best not to do it. This bad habit is going
to be the cause for cramming in your work. In order to avoid this you should be able to finish your work on an
earlier date before the deadline. This bad habit is commonly seen in Philippine government offices. If you file an
application for a legal permit, it will surely take a long time to finish. This is because they always delay their work
so in result the applications in their office are pilling up to a bulk. This also makes their work to be hard for
them. In conclusion, if you have this habit you are always in a delay or cramming for the deadline.

Ningas Kugon or They exert effort only at the start
Some Filipinos exert their full effort only at the start of the work but as time pass, that effort starts to decrease.
It mirrors the characteristic of Filipinos of being a show-off. That is why most of the government projects in the
Philippines is only from the start, and ends there. And almost all candidates for government position use this
strategy in election period. Just to show the people that they are worthy of your vote.
1. I'm proud to be Filipino because we always rise to the occasion!Hinding hindi ko pagpapalit
ang Pilipinas at yung kultura natin. - Sitti Navarro, Singer

2. We are a race of champions. - Dred David, 21, Team Surf Shop & CTC

3. I'm proud to be Filipino because no matter how bad things get we always seem to find
something positive or something to smile about to keep themselves going. - Martin Warren,
26, Marketing Maverick

4. Filipinos work hard for their families and value education and success in the profession. - Dr. Marj
Evasco, Poet, DLSU Professor and Palanca winner

5. Filipinos are peace loving and talented - Yves, Physician and Graduate Student in Creative
Writing

6. Dahil tayong mga Pilipino, pili na, pino pa. The best talaga and you better believe it! - JM Lim, 20,
architecture student

7. I'm proud to be Pinoy because of our partiality towards the extreme, odd and awkward. But
all beautiful. - Maite Salazar, 26, writer

8. Filipinos are willing to go the extra mile, even with hardship, to help someone out - Dette Quizon, 27,
entrepreneur

9. Because only in Manila can I go through 2-3 extreme emotions within a span of a minute. -
Tamtam Lara

10. I love being Filipino because of all the unique cultural diversity you can find in our tiny little archipelago.
I think all of our rich backgrounds play a big part in making us Filipino. - Cat Juan, model and writer

11. We are amazingly sympathetic and carioso --that's why Pinoys make such great nurses and caregivers.
- Ana Reyes Abano, 28, proud mommy and J&J Brand Manager

12. We pinoys have very diverse ethnic & regional ways. - Manuel Quizon

13. Whenever we have visitors we go an extra mile to make their stay worth it. - D David

14. I work hard, I give my best, I give everybody that I deal with a fair chance, I give a chance
to all to have the best in life, I am a PINOY in doing all of these, and I am proud when I see
my fellow Pinoys do the same. - Ben Castillo, Father and Business Executive

15. We have have freedom. - Ninong Mani

16. We are intelligent and talented people - the best at what we do. - Gabriel Coronel, First Year
HS

17. We are compassionate. - Raphael Coronel, Grade 7

18. How can we not be proud of our pan de sal, kapeng barako, Vigan empanada, and the
delicious Visayan and Batangenyo dishes? - Mr. Q

19. Pinoys are Jacks of All Trades. - Eunice

20. I'm proud to be Pinoy because we're a culture of smiles, corny jokes and fiestas. - Yogi
Collado

21. We are the happiest people in Asia -- even if times are rough -- according to a Time magazine poll. -
Ana Via

22. I am proud of our world class service, one that's evident at our world class hotels, like the
Manila Peninsula. - Roger Cua

23. I am proud to be Pinoy because it is the land of my birth. Mabuhay ang Pilipinas! - Venus

24. Ibang mag mahal ang Pinoy! - Obet and Bot, Florists

25. Pinoys can sing! - Andrew Duckworth, Australian

26. Matulungin tayo sa pamilya. Pagka meron ang isa, meron ang lahat. - Ms. Dary

27. We value relationships over material things. - Marissa Quinio

28. Where else can you find teenagers and young ones hanging-out with their Lolos and Lolas,
not just on weekends but daily? - Noemi Concepcion

29. Our hospitality is second to none! - Marisol Franklin

30. We are patient and forgiving. Because despite the chaos in this world... we still believe in
GOD. - Juliet Genio

31. Pinoys have the perfect combination of street smarts, intellect, compassion, and adaptability. - Ditas
Lara, Homemaker

32. I am proud to be Pinoy because...we are fashion victims. We eat with our hands. Our hearts
are genuine. Don't we stand out? - Pinky Yang

33. I am proud of my Maranaw heritage, which contributes greatly to the rich, ethnic diversity of the Filipino
culture. - Apipa Paras, homemaker and proud mom of 3

34. My strong foundation and appreciation for family (of course that means extended uncles,
aunts & cousins), is the only thing that really makes sense." - Douglas Canlas, 29, MD, from
San Jose, CA

35. What makes me proud to be a Filipino? That I know how to value things that need to be valued... being
Pinoy enables me to respect people without looking down on their heritage. - Jefferson De Leon, 27, MD
(currently based in California)

36. A Filipino will instantly have that sense of camaraderie when they meet on a sidewalk in a
foreign land. The subtle pride and patriotic attitude of the Filipino is something to look up to.
- Genevieve Collado, MD, 27, QC

37. There is no place like the filipinos (home) table! Not only the food, but the entertaining chatter! Risee,
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38. Unique ang Pinoy kasi kahit saan mo tayo dalhin, we will thrive. - Morris Rocha, Team Surf
Shop & CTC

39. I'm proud of the food that I myself make for my family, all of which is distinctly Pinoy, like adobo,
sinigang, pancit palabok... sure, they can replicate this in the States but saan galing ang original? Dito
sa Pilipinas. - Chris Riel, Team Surf Shop & CTC

40. We have the best landscapes in the world. You can watch the best sunrise and sunset atop
Tarak Ridge in Bataan. There's the unique Taal crater and the most gorgeous islands in my
home province, Bicol. All are unmatched. - Tope Claveria, Team Surf Shop & CTC

41. I'm proud to be Filipino because I know that each and every Pinoy has potential. We are all
born smart. We just have to realize it in our lifetimes. - Daniel, Team Surf Shop & CTC

42. We are a country that always has something new to offer, a new place to discover! I myself have yet to
go to Palawan or to see Mayon Volcano. - Joy Punongbayan, Team Surf Shop & CTC

43. We are a country of drop-dead gorgeous smiles! - Anna Abejuela, Team Surf Shop & CTC

44. I'm proud of the very masipag Batangenyos! - Aileen Aspi, Team Surf Shop & CTC

45. Malapit ang mga Pinoy. - German Montubig, Team Surf Shop & CTC

46. Our hostility. I mean, the Pinoy hospitality! - said a laughing Fong, Team Surf Shop & CTC

47. We Pinoys have an uncanny ability to adapt. We are resilient. - Danella Yujuico, world eye
reports, Hong Kong.

48. We Pinoys? We'll find the most unique way to do anything under the sun. - Marinela de Austria Team
Surf Shop & CTC

49. Our women! Nothing like our women. - Brian Raymond

50. Filipinos are a tough breed. We can go through crises that would have Western societies at a standstill
and still meet each other for coffee the next day. -Timmy Tuason, 32, QC, Phil