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THE POLITICAL SELF
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DUANE XAVIER BONDAD
JAMES JOSEPH LUNA
THE POLITICAL SELF
AUGUST 30, 2018
Values, Traits, Community, and Institutional Factors
PRE-COLONIAL PERIOD
1
The beliefs and traditions were mainly an indigenous Malay heritage (Baringer, 2006).
The Malays made a large contribution to Philippine history.
The Malay temperament is a basic factor of a Filipino personality. It can best be described as "being nice and pleasant to others."
SPANISH COLONIZATION
2
Filipino Identity
Hispanic Culture influenced the natives.
Christianity became the Dominant Religion
Western Based Political and Social Organization was established.
AMERICAN COLONIZATION
3
Shaped the Modern Filipino Culture.
Manifested by the widespread use of the English Language.
These influences helped formed the Filipino Character
4
BRITISH and JAPANESE
COLONIZATION
NO CULTURAL INFLUENCE TO FILIPINOS
Strengths and Weaknesses of the Filipino Character: FACTORS
Dr. Patricia B. Licuanan
Home Environment
1
Religion
6
Social Environment
2
Economic Environment
7
FILIPINO
CHARACTER
Culture and Language
3
Political Environtment
8
History
4
Mass Media
9
Educational System
5
Leadership and Role Models
10
1. Pakikipagkapwa-tao;
2. Family orientation;
Strength of the
Filipino Character
3. Joy and humor;
STRENGTHS
4. Flexibility, adaptability, and creativity;
5. Hard work and industry;
6. Faith and religiosity; and
7. Ability to survive.
1. Extreme personalism;
WEAKNESSES OF THE FILIPINO CHARACTER
WEAKNESSES
2. Extreme family-centeredness;
3. Lack of Discipline;
4. Passivity and lack of initiative;
5. Colonial Mentality;
6. Kanya-kanya Syndrome; and
Many of our strong points, in fact, are linked to our weaknesses. Despite these weaknesses, however, there is still much good in Filipino character. What is important is that we know our values as a nation because we help us grow and develop. We need to understand our character as a Filipino because this is the first step toward creating the future we want as an individual and as a nation.
Aside from identifying the roots and strengths of the Filipino Character, Dr. Patricia B. Licuanan also pointed out our weaknesses. This is important because this enables the Filipino to identify the areas that need improvement to grow and develop as a person. An informed and improved Filipino will also result in a stronger and more progressive nation.
7. Lack of self-analysis and self-reflection