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The Filipino value systemor Filipino valuesrefers to the set of values or the value system that a majority

of the Filipino have historically held important in their lives. This Philippine value system includes their

own unique assemblage of consistent ideologies, moral codes, ethical practices, etiquette, and cultural and

personal values that are promoted by their society. As with any society though, the values that an individua

holds sacred can differ on thebasis of religion, upbringing and other factors.

As a general description, the distinct value system ofFilipinos is rooted primarily in personal alliance

systems, especially those based in kinship, obligation, friendship, religion (particularly Christianity), and

commercial relationships.[1]

Contents

1 Philosophical basis2 Models of the Filipino values3 Elements and composition of Filipino values4 Gender-specific values5 See also6 References7 External links

Philosophical basis

Filipino values are, for the most part, centered at maintaining social harmony, motivated primarily by the

desire to be accepted within a group. The main sanction against diverging from these values are the

concepts of "Hiya", roughly translated as 'a sense of shame', and "Amor propio" or 'self-esteem'.[2]Social

approval, acceptance by a group, and belonging to a group are major concerns. Caring about what others

will think, say or do, are strong influences on social behavior among Filipinos.[3]

According to the anthropologist Leonardo Mercado, the Filipino worldview is basically 'nondualistic'.

Based on his linguistic analyses of Filipino value terms like loob(Cebuano buot), he concludes that

Filipinos desire harmony, not only in interpersonal relationships, but also with nature and religion, whilestill remaining nondichotomous.[4]

"The Filipino wants to harmonize the object and the subject, while at the same time holding

both as distinct."

Elements of Filipino Philosophy(1974), Leonardo Mercado, SVD
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Florentino Timbreza, a cultural philosopher, concludes in his bookPilosopiyang Pilipino(1982) that

Filipino values are based on the significance of the world to man. Life experiences dictate the philosophy o

the Filipino, augmented by other sources like proverbs, folk sayings, folk tales, and the like.[4]

Models of the Filipino values

F. Landa Jocano identified two models of the Filipino value system. The first is the exogenous modelor

the foreign model, while the second is the indigenous modelor the traditional model. The foreign modeis described to be a "legal and formal" model. The indigenous model is described as a "traditional and non

formal" model or guide but is deeply embedded in the subconscious of the Filipinos.[3]

The foreign model was inherited by Filipinos from Western cultures, particularly from the Spaniards and

the Americans. An example of a foreign or exogenous influence is bureaucracy exhibited in the governmen

of the Philippines.[3]

Elements and composition of Filipino values

Based on studies, surveys, opinions, anecdotes, and other literatures made by experts and researchers in

relation to Filipino social valuesor Filipino core values, along with the Filipino character or Filipino

identity of a person or an individual known as the Filipino, the Filipino value system are found to possess

inherent key elements. Among them are optimism about the future, pessimism with regards to present

situations and events, the concern and care for other people, the existence of friendship and friendliness, th

habit of being hospitable, religious nature, respectfulness to self and others, respect for the female member

of society, the fear of God, and abhorrence of acts of cheating and thievery.[5]

The core values of Filipinos specifically upholds the following items: solidarity of the family unit, security

of the Philippine economy, orientation to small-groups, personalism, the concepts of "loob" or "kalooban"(meaning "whats inside the self", the "inner-self", or the "actual personal feelings of the self"), existence

and maintenance of smooth interpersonal relationships, and the sensing of the feelings or needs of others

(known aspakikiramdam). In a larger picture, these values are grouped into general clusters or

"macroclusters": namely, the relationship cluster, the social cluster, the livelihood cluster, the inwardness

cluster, and the optimism cluster.[5]

Gender-specific values

In relation to parenthood, bearing male and female children depends on the preferences of the parents base

on the expected roles that each gender would assume once grown up. Both genders are expected to become

responsible members of the family and their society. Women in the Philippines are expected to become

caring and nurturing mothers for their own children.[6]

Female Filipinos are also expected to lend a hand in household work. They are even anticipated to offer

assistance after being married. On the other hand, Filipino men are expected to assume the role of becomin

the primary source of income and financial support of his family.[6]

See also
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Filipino psychologyFilipino proverbsCourtship in the Philippines

General:

Filipino culture

References

1. Social Values and Organization (http://countrystudies.us/philippines/41.htm), Philippines, country studies.us

2. Chris Rowthorn Greg Bloom (2006).Philippines (http://books.google.com/books?id=aaUR07G0yAcC). Lonel

Planet. ISBN 978-1-74104-289-4.

3. Hallig, Jason V. Communicating Holiness to the Filipinos: Challenges and Needs

(http://didache.nts.edu/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_view&gid=277&Itemid), The Path to a Filipin

Theology of Holiness, on pages 2 and 10, http://didache.nts.edu.

4. Rolando M. Gripaldo (2005).Filipino cultural traits: Claro R. Ceniza lectures (http://books.google.com/books

id=hXJe6vKMjroC). CRVP. ISBN 978-1-56518-225-7.

5. Talisayon, Serafin.Filipino Values (http://www.crvp.org/book/Series03/III-7/chapter_xiii.htm), Chapeter XIII,

Teaching Values in the Natural and Physical Sciences in the Philippines, crvp.orgp

6. MLY.Keynote Speech (http://www.ccsf.edu/Departments/Philippine_Studies/event2.html), City College of San

Francisco in the Conference on "The Filipino Family in the 21st Century: Issues and Challenges", ccsf.edu,

October 27, 2001

External links

Dy, Jr. Manuel B. (editor). Philippine Philosophical Studies I, Values In Philippine Culture AndEducation, Series Iii. Asia, Volume 7, Cultural Heritage And Contemporary Change(http://www.crvp.org/book/Series03/III-7/contents.htm), crvp.org

Andres, Tomas D. and Pilar B. Ilada-Andres. Management by Filipino Values, A Sequel tounderstanding Filipino Values Understanding the Filipino Understanding Filipino Values, AManagement Approach and Positive Filipino Values(http://www.filipinobooks.com/filipino_values.htm), filipinobooks.comUnderstanding Our Filipino Value System (http://thefilipinomind.blogspot.com/2008/01/chapter-vi-understanding-filipino-value.html), The Filipino Mind, thefilipinomind.blogspot.comPhilippine Core Values (http://en.wikipilipinas.org/index.php?title=Philippine_Core_Values),en.wikipilipinas.org

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