THE FILIPINO VALUE SYSTEM

THE FILIPINO VALUE SYSTEM

HOW TO SHOW UTANG NA LOOB

• Keep it simple

• Make an effort

• Give a gift

• Return the favor

UTANG NA LOOB

• Pay it forward

• THINK. REFLECT. APPLY.

A set of values or the value system that majority of Filipinos have historically held important in their lives

- It is a debt of gratitude

The essence of utang na loob is an obligation to appropriately repay a person who has done one a favor. The favors which elicit the Filipino's sense of utang na loob are typically those whose value is impossible to quantify.

- It is a Filipino cultural trait which, when translated literally, means "a debt of one's inner self (loob)." It is also often translated as a "debt of gratitude."

MAñANA HABIT

The word Mañana means "tomorrow" or "specified future time"

- It is something that the Filipinos have learned from the Spaniards.

How it Works

1. You need to do something now.

2. But then you decide to do it later.

3. As a result of the delay, you end up not doing it.

4. Now, you tell yourself or somebody that you will do it tomorrow.

5. Tomorrow comes. The same cycle happens.

TIPS TO AVOID MAñANA HABIT

- It is the action of delaying or postponing something or “mamaya na” in Filipino.

Fine Yourself for Each Offense

PALABRA DE HONOR

Remind Your Future Self About Avoiding Bad Habits

Coach Yourself Out of Bad Habits

Do a Review When You Have a Bad Habit Relapse

Create an If-Then Plan

Train Yourself to Think Differently About Your Bad Habits

FILIAL PIETY

- Word of honor is very important to the Filipinos

AMOR PROPIO

Example

Example

An abandoned wife will refuse to seek financial support from a husband who has abandoned her no matter how financially destitute she is on the situation

- It is a virtue of respect for one's parents, elders and ancestors

Family members are required to show respect to their elders at all times. The opinions of younger family members’ and children’s opinions are considered to be secondary to their superior. Moreover, those requiring age care are nearly always taken care of by their children or grandchildren.

- It is a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future

- It is a Spanish word which means self-love

- A sense of self-esteem or self respect that prevents a person from swallowing his pride. It includes sensitivity to personal insult or affront

WAYS TO SHOW FILIAL PIETY

- Many Filipinos hold the belief that each family member has several duties and responsibilities they must uphold

• Unconditionally support your parents’ free-time hobbies, respect your parents’ choices and decisions.

• Honor your father and your mother

• Care and provide for them

• Obey and respect parents/elders

• Care for them as they get older

GROUP MEMBERS

OMOROG, FRIAH JOY S.

DE LOS SANTOS, CHELSEA

ZAMUDIO, GODWIN KIM

INFELIZ, LARMEN

BLANCADA, DANICA JANE

GRADE 12- GAUDIUM (ABM)