Roots of the Filipino Character

dignity of others. when one respects his seniors and is guided by the example given to himself, it shows a true

20. Appropriate dress code, good social manners, eating with the correct utensils, and neighbourly behaviour

According to Mrs. P, respect for elders, a good education, good family background and connections, religion, and good ethics for society, are values that are held highly within the family’s culture. Education and a highly held position in a career are very important

meditation. Proper use of this path lead to a balanced and moderate life were the people would

2.4 Describe ways to ensure that own interactions with individuals respect their beliefs, culture, values and preferences

4. Feel - pay attention to your emotions, what prompts them, and how you deal with negative ones

We value each person as an individual, respect their aspirations and commitments in life, and seek to understand their priorities, needs, abilities and limits.

Choose five character or personal values that you feel are the most important and write a one page document. Explain why each one is important and make at least two strong points for each.

The second thing is how we are suppose to use honor. We can use honor in different ways but one way is honoring people. We of course should honor our parents and show respect to them. But, their are other people other than our parents and

belonging. I agree with Brown’s analysis, if we do not feel worthy of love, it would be difficult

These values give the family dignity if the face of

On an ordinary Saturday afternoon, my sister and I made our way to 1st St. and Central Ave. from a failed attempt at another left-to-be-unnamed cultural epicenter, which was a very disappointing trip. Little Tokyo proved to be quite the opposite, as I was able to ascertain a much deeper understanding of the Japanese culture because of it, and at the same time was able to reflect on the differences and similarities of my Filipino heritage. From what I was able to gather, the Japanese and Filipino cultures have quite a few significant differences, but have more similarities than I originally anticipated.

Our country is rich in culture; the occupation of the Spanish, the American, and the Japanese gave the Philippines its diverse and unique culture. This exceptional culture we have in our country has produced numerous brilliant individuals, who up to this day are still well recognized. So it is safe to say that part of the reason why they became who they were is because of their culture; because of our culture. (Ong, 2011)

I think viewing these values from the child’s point of view and applying them as a child could is interesting. Integrity can help a child remain honest and speak up when they need to. Taking responsibility for actions and situations that the child might get into will help them get out of a bad situation, hopefully with minimal damage and a lesson learned. Concern for others can go a long way especially with children. For example if a child sees a classmate or friend being treated poorly by a superior or by another child, caring for the victim will help a great amount. Often times people turn their head to situations that look bad but don’t involve them which is a bug cause of the problem, talking and getting help is the right thing to

The foundation of the Philippine culture is a mixture of a variety of other cultures that has a long standing history within the