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Rizal is not the Pride of the Malay Race (Ozaeta, 1949) but of the Filipino people
The belief that the Philippines was inhabited by successive waves of migration of Negritos, Indonesians and Malays has no basis in historical fact.
David Zorc, a world class linguist, with specialization in Austronesian languages had this to say: while Filipinos want to claim Indonesians and Malaysians as their progenitors (hence the Maragtas, Code of Kalantiaw, etc.), in truth it was from the Philippines that the Indonesians and Malays came, and at a much greater time depth than anyone estimated."
What is Culture?
To culture is to cultivate, as in agriculture, horticulture, aquaculture, sericulture, beauty culture, voice culture, etc. Any activity, product or expression attained through the application of human skill is CULTURE, that which is not is NATURE, such as trees, rivers, mountains, birds.
In its broadest sense, culture may be defined as: Way of life, a design for living
Shared patterns of behavior and meaning, of expectations and responses Shared system of vital ideas about the world
What are we most productive/creative at/in? What is the nature of the Filipino cultural genius (both local and nationally shared)? How do you bring out honesty, sincerity, and loyalty? How do you resolve conflicts? How do you criticize ones work or raise standards of excellence without arousing ill will and resentment?
A Filipino Perspective
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- Need for Positive Self-Image: - Root cause of Philippine underdevelopment: Filipino tendency towards self bashing, esp. among the Westernized elite, preventing us from tapping our greatest asset for sustainable development - our cultural strengths and resources.
Promoting Filipino Cultural Identity Cultural Identity as the Basis of Economic Competitiveness:
Cultural identity has it source in originality, indigenousness, authenticity, uniqueness, historicity, magnitude, and excellence
Anywhere in the world people prefer the distinctive, one with character, not anything bland and featureless
Togetherness is happiness
Filipinos hardly eat alone Invite a person to your party, how many will come? Bantay(watcher) & extra bed Picture-taking mania Prizes for everybody Do not praise small items Juan Flavier
Pabalot, balato, bonus (forms of sharing) Pasalubong( quasi-sacred ritual: gift from a journey) Cannot keep secrets Relational terms for calling each other Texting capital of the world No isolated notes (hagod, slides, scooping)
In most Western cultures, guests are allowed to move around only within the confines of the living room.In Filipino culture, guests may roam anywhere inside or outside the house, even in the bedrooms FEEL AT HOME: How long can your relative or close friend temporarily stay in your house?
FASHIONABLE ELEGANCE
The highly sociable Filipino always likes to be in style neat, fit and smart. Whether rich or poor, reformer or rebel, manager or laborer, the Filipino dresses well and smells nice. A wellgroomed person is socially attractive.
MULTI-SIGNIFICANCE:
Bringing People Together
An effective Filipino tool for connecting people to each other is to endow an activity, presentation or creation with as many different meanings, functions and qualities as possible.
Makuha Ka Sa Tingin
88 WAYS OF LOOKING IN TAGALOG
TINGIN to look DILAT, PANDILATAN stare squarely at MASID, MASDAN observe or look at searchingly MALAS observing look MATYAG close observation LIYAW to spy, watch, observe
ANINAG see thru a transparent or translucent medium ANINAW see thru a haze TANGHOD to look fascinatedly TANGA, TUMANGA to look at something absentmindedly SULILING to glance sideways, affectedly or disdainfully MATA, MATAHIN to look at something with critical eyes, condescendingly
SILAY briefly but seriously TITIG steadfastly and fixedly IRAP with annoyance LISIK sparkling of the eyes as when one is extremely irked or irritated LIING to look out of the corner of ones eyes MUSING with a frown SULI vexedly DAYAP with an evil eye
ILAM to look sideways SULYAP sidewise quickly DUNGSOL look again and again LINGAP cast a glance LINGA look here and there as if searching for something LINGI, LINGIGIG look here and there, worriedly because of some noise LINGOS here and there, unmindfully
BALILILING with a turn of the head LINGON over ones shoulders TUNGO downwards TINGALA upwards SIPAT looking over (a surface) to check levelness, (or a line, row) to check alignment SUMIK looking as if listening BANTAY to look at what is ones own (to keep an eye on)
TANAW looking from a distance TANGHAL looking from a distance contemplating the beauty or grandeur of something NOOD to look at something that brings delight TINGHAD strain ones neck in order to see an object not on the level of ones eyes MULAGAT stare SILIP peep
SIGLAP superficial, accidental glance without much attention SIGLAW glimpse; involuntary passing notice PATUMANGA or DANGA look born of awe or dread LISAW disquieting look because of anger LILAP peculiar flushing of the eyes of drunks TUNGANGA open-mouthed curiosity or indifference
BALING look from one side to another SULINDING, PASULINDING glance obliquely, superciliously MANGANINO, MANALAMIN to look into a mirror SILAW dazzled ALIBAY follow a moving object with ones eyes BANAAG glimpse, have a glimmer of MULAT open eyed At marami pang iba
EXPRESSIVENESS: Maximalism
The common Filipino is a maximalist, filling up every available space with forms and things. It springs from an expressive exuberance deeply rooted in emotional sensitivity and the strong urge to connect.
Treat the other person as you treat yourself because the other person is also yourself - Filipino core idea
KAPWA
SHARED IDENTITY (Shared Inner Self, The other person is also yourself)
the core of Filipino psychology, it is humaneness at the highest level implies unique moral obligation to treat one another as equal fellow human beings
PAKIRAMDAM
SHARED INNER PERCEPTION (Knowing Through Feeling or Tacit Knowing; Participatory Sensitivity)
A unique social skill inherent in Filipino personhood The need for openness and basic trust is a precondition for this active process of sensing subtle cues
KAGANDAHANG LOOB
SHARED HUMANITY (Pagkamakatao; A Shared Inner Nobility; A Quiet Sense of Responsibility for Others; A Great Compassion for All Living Beings)
Nudges a person towards genuine acts of generosity, kindness and caring
PAKIKITUNGO (courtesy) PAKIKISALAMUHA (mixing) PAKIKILAHOK (joining) PAKIKIBAGAY (adapting) PAKIKISAMA (getting along with)
PAKIKISAMA
DEEPEST LEVEL OF INVOLVEMENT WITH ANOTHER PERSON STILL CONSIDERED AN OUTSIDER (IBANG TAO) Characteristic tendencies of this trait are giving in to another persons wish, demands, wants or desires. The motive for this could be politeness or expectation of future concessions or immediate rewards
PAKIKIPAGPALAGAYANG-LOOB
(rapport)
KALAYAAN (Freedom)
BIPOLARITY:
SIIL (violent pushing or shoving with the elbow), SALAGOY (touch lightly), LUKOT, SIKLOT, KALIKOT, LAPIROT, BALUTBOT, DUTDOT, SUNDOT, KUTKOT, KUROT, PINGGER, KALKAL, KALIKAW, BUTINGTING, BULATLAT, DIKIT, KISKIS, KIMIS, KILITI, SINTAK, SUONG, AKAY, AKBAY DALA, KARGA, BUHAT, BITBIT, SAPO, SALO, KIMKIM, KIPKIP, SUKBIT, BABA, PASAN, SUNONG, KANDONG, KALONG, PANGKO, SAKBIBI, etc.
Verbs expressing mutual, reciprocal action and equal possession of similar qualities
magsi- magsilabas, magsigising, magsitayo magsipag- magsipaghanda, magsipagkalat magka- magkaisa, magkasundo magka- magkasama, magkapatid, magkatulad, magkakulay magkasing- magkasingganda, magkasimpangit
ka - karamay, katuwang, katulong, katabi, kaklase, kalahi, kauri, kalaro, kasapi kasing - kasintigas, kasinlapit, kasintanda, kasindali, kasing-asim, kasinggaling mag-an- magsagutan, magsabunutan, magtakbuhan,magtawanan magka-an magkalinawan, magkainisan, magkarinigan, magkasintahan magsing- magsing-irog
maki- makisangkot, makialam, makiisa,makibahagi, makibaka, makisama, makigawa, makibili, makihalo, makitulog makipag- makipag-away, makipagkamay, makipag-usap makipag - an makipag-agawan, makipagsagutan makipagka - an makipagkaibigan, makipagkasunduan
ka - an kasunduan, kaibigan, kasintahan pakiki- pakikiramay, pakikiramdam, pakikiisa, pakikiapid pakikipag- pakikipagtalo, pakikipagsayaw, pakikipag-usap pakikipag - an pakikipagtulungan, pakikipagtawanan, pakikipag-ugnayan, pakikipag-unawaan, pakikipagsulatan, pakikipagsapalaran
pakikipagka - an pakikipagkasunduan, pakikipagkaibigan paki- pakialam, pakisuyo, pakibasa paki an pakibagayan, pakisamahan, pakilapitan, pakibihisan ta- kain ta
PROVIDING CHOICES:
Variability of Form, Medium and Technique
A greater range of materials, forms, techniques, ideas and possibilities for engaging in productive or creative work allows for wider and democratic social participation
CREATIVE IMPROVISATION
Extemporaneous or on-the-spot creativity comes very naturally to the Filipino who has the finest artistic yet improvisatory traditions such as the duplo, balagtasan, balitaw, tultul, kulintang, kuntao and okir. Creative spontaneity is highly valued.
A highly caring, nurturing orientation Strong family values Genius in interpersonal skills Excellence in service industries Highest in religiosity Superior in mental health The phenomenon of EDSA and other manifestations of our genius in designing social institutions
THE ASSUMPTION THAT ALL OF HUMANITY ARE ROOTED IN A COMMON CORE OF BEING(UBOD), A CREATIVE, LIVING AND DIVINE GOODNESS
A contagious joie de vivre and optimistic attitude, a great capacity for happiness A highly adaptable, versatile, flexible, creative and expressive people Amazing babaylans, psychic healers and practitioners Passion for freedom, justice and dignity
Happiest People
Filipinos are happiest in Southeast Asia, 43%, Malay, 42%, Thai, 39%
(SRG Happiness Index, 9,000 surveyed in 1987)
Young Filipinos are the happiest in Asia, 78%, Thai, 77%, Malay 76%, Indian, 73%Taiwanese, 7%, Hongkong youths are the saddest, 5%.
(Channel V Network Survey,Nov. 2000)
WAKAS
Salamat Po!