OBJECTIVES:

At the end of this lesson, the student will be

able to:

• Develop a Filipino identity

• Identify a different Filipino values and traits
• Reflect on his or her selfhood in relation to
his national identity.
► Because of the advent of globalization,
Internet connectivity and cheaper flight fairs,
one becomes more and more conscious of the
world outside the Philippines.
► A decade ago, only the Ms. Universe and
inputs from relatives who work abroad exposed
us to other countries.
► Social Networking sites allow us to interact
with people from all across the globe.
Scholarship grants have been in surplus too.
►Consequence of globalization, gains more
access to comparison with other nationalities,
their cultures, beauty and for some, these other
people’s advantages over us.
The Philippines as we know it ha
sonly emerged in the 1890’s after
over three centuries of colonization
of the Spaniards, Americans and
Japanese, and it has only been a
little over a century since then.
Their foreign culture, beliefs,
language and religion have made a
huge dent in our own by setting a
foundation to the contemporary
Filipino identity and culture.
Who is the Filipino?

Filipinos are often referred

from globally renowned
personalities like:
• Manny Pacquiao
• Lea Salonga
• Michal Cinco
Who have made Filipinos
better recognized around the
world through their expertise.
Emmanuel Dapidran Pacquiao,
is a Filipino professional boxer
and politician currently serving
as a Senator of the Philippines
since 2016. Pacquiao is
regarded by many boxing
historians as one of the
greatest professional boxers of
all time.
Maria Lea Carmen Imutan Salonga, is
a Filipina singer and actress,
best known for her roles in musical
theatre, for supplying the singing
voices of two Disney Princesses, and
as a recording artist and television
performer.
Michael Cinco is a Filipino fashion designer.
He launched his eponymous fashion line in
Dubai in 2003.
• Filipino is far more than just being related
to these notable figures.
• Independence day and Buwan ng Wika
celebrations prompt us to go back to
our roots and reflect on the question:
“ Who is the Filipino?”

According to the Philippine Constitution,

Filipino citizens are:
 Fathers or Mothers
(born before January 17, 1973)
 Filipino Mothers- who elect Philippine
citizenship upon reaching the age og
majority and who are accordance with law.
• Citizenship- is not the only marker of
being a Filipino.

• Culture and History have greatly

influenced the manner of Filipinos
Learn, Live and behave to date.

• People who were born and grew up in

the same culture develop and share
common personality traits and values.
The Philippines is a lush island paradise
famous for its grandiose mountain views, pristine
beaches, rich and diverse culture changing from
province to province.

• Well known for its awe- inspring beauty,

perhaps the Filipinos’ unique traits, reputable
values and laudable talents make the
Philippines a place to be.
• Tourist who have visited the Philippines can
never forget the big and bright smiles that
greeted them, the colorful and loud Jeepneys
The common Filipino phrases such as
“ Mabuhay!” and “Salamat! & saying “po”, “opo”
A Filipino trait that is know far and wide is the
Filipino’s brand of hospitality. Filipinos welcome
their guests and tourists as if they are their own
brothers and sisters by always making them feel
at home, offering them something to eat or
even a place to stay.

In most local shops, Filipino salesmen will greet

their customers with warm welcome and say
thankyou when they leave even without buying
anything.
• 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.
• Filipinos greet their elders by kissing
their
hand while saying “Mano po” and
constantly using “po” and “opo”.

There is also a wide array of references

to elder people such as:

• “Ate” for older sister, “Kuya” for older

brother.
• “Tito” and “Tita” for Aunt and Uncle.
“Lolo and Lola” for grandfather and
grandmother.
• “Manong and Aling” for older people
outside the family.
Filipinos maintain a tight
relationship with their family
regardless that the children are old
enough and already have their
families of their own.

They are also fond of family reunions

during birthdays, holidays and fiestas
year.
Filipinos have the habit of smiling
and laughing a lot. Smiling has been a
coping strategy for many Filipinos especially
during trying and calamities.
There always to maintain a Positive outlook in life.
The self-sacrificing attitude of Filipinos can be
seen as an extension to the Filipino hospitality.

They wish comfort and better lives for their

loved ones and would even go the extent of
working abroad hundreds of miles away from
their families to earn money and save up for
them.
BAYANIHAN

Spirit is giving without expecting

something in return, Filipinos
are always ready to share and to help
friends and loved ones who are in need.

“BAHALA NA” Attitude

The Filipino version of the famous line

“Hakuna Matata” meaning No worries.
Originated from “Bathala na” where
Bathala means GOD and means
leaving everything into God’s hands.
Colonial Mentality
It is regarded as the lack of patriotism and the
attitude where the Filipinos favor foreign
products ore than their own.
It is attributed to the centuries of colonization
Filipinos had experienced under the Spanish,
American and Japanese rule.

MANANA HABIT

Term for Procastination. Filipino phrase

called “Mamaya na” which means doing
things that could have been done at the
present at a later time.
Filipino term for a flame and Kugon is Cogon grass that
easily burns out after it is put into flames. It refers to the
attitude of eagerly starty things, but quickly losing eagerness soon
after experiencing difficulties.
 When to parties are not in good terms,
they find it so hard to apologize and
wait until the other party asks for an
apology first.

A toxic trait among Filipino 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, which results in no progress.
Filipino attitude of arriving late
at commitments , dinner, and 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.
Filipino proverbs, just like any other
proverbs are sayings that convey a lesson
and reflection on Filipino practices, beliefs
and traditions.

● Damiana Eugenio- regarded as the Mother

of Philippines Folklore
6 categories of
Proverbs
1. Proverbs expressing a general attitude
towards life and the laws that govern life
2. Ethical proverbs recommending certain
virtues and condemning certain vibes
3. Proverbs expressing a system of values
4. Proverbs expressing general truths and
observations about life and human nature
5. Humorous proverbs
6. Miscellaneous proverbs
 SUPERSTITIONS

These beliefs ay 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.
 Myths and Legends
Myths and legends have sprung
about things that are beyond
one’s imagination.

HEROES AND ICONS

Heroes are serves as a reminder
of true patriotism and nationalism
as they have sacrificed their lives
for the sake of their country’s
freedom.
Icons such as Manny Pacquiao
and Lea Salonga.
HOW TO BE A GOOD FILIPINO
5 ways on how you can practice
nationalism an patriotism

1. Be an active Filipino Citizen

2. Study The Philippine History
3. Support and Local Products
4. Speak the Filipino Language
5. Do not spread fake news and be
democratic in engaging with dissent