The Filipino Values

Pakikisama

• Yielding to the will of the majority or to the will of the group

Euphemism

• Stating an unpleasant truth, opinion or request as pleasantly as possible

The use of the go between

• Means of restoring or preserving smooth interpersonal relations

Hiya

• The uncomfortable feeling of shame

Lakad system

• Approaches someone to follow up the transaction

Nepotism

• The act of appointing or employing relatives or kin

Ningas cogon

• Shows a lot of interest for a new project but it dies down and the project is neglected

Mañana Habit

• To put off for tomorrow what can be done today

Closeness and security in the family

• The members stick together and reside near each other

• Older children must make sacrifices for the young ones

• The family is the wailing wall of the member

Respect for elders

• Children are taught to kiss the hands of their parents and other older kinsmen and made to say “po” and “opo”

Personalism

• Extends to compares, friends, neighbors or even suki

Hospitality

• Generosity and kindness in treating our visitors

Reciprocity or utang na loob

• An obligation to repay a person from whom one has received a favor

Pakikiisa

• Being one with the others or group