Study Set Content:
Core Filipino Value:
Kapwa Kapwa, meaning 'togetherness',
meaning 'togetherness'
Kapwa Kapwa
is the core construct of Filipino Psychology
Kapwa Kapwa
It refers to community; not doing things alone
Kapwa Kapwa
Kapwa has Two Categories:
✓ Ibang Tao (other people)
✓ Hindi Ibang Tao (not other people).
Pivotal Interpersonal Value
Pakiramdam
Shared inner perceptions
Pakiramdam
Filipinos use (blank) of others' emotions, as a basic tool to guide his dealings with other people.
damdam, or the inner perception
Socio-personal Value
Kagandahang Loob
This refers to being able to help other people in dire need due to a perception of being together as a part of one Filipino humanity
Shared humanity-
we welcome our guests and tourists as if they are our own brothers and sisters; we make them feel at home.
Filipino Hospitality
Filipinos greet their elders with “Mano po” and use “po” and “opo” in conversations. Not addressing older people properly is rude or impolite. We refer to them also as kuya, ate, tito, tita, lolo, lola, manong, aling, etc
Respect for Elders
The use of po and opo in everyday language can be found commonly in the
Tagalog region
we maintain a tight relationship with families regardless of age. And we are fond of reunions during birthdays, holidays, fiestas year- round.
Close Family Ties
Nursing homes are not an option for families on treating their parents/grandparents.
Close Family Ties
we have a habit of smiling a lot, no matter how we may feel inside.
Cheerful Personalities
Smiling and humor are coping strategies for us in times of tragedy and calamities (part of our resilient character). There’s always positivity.
Cheerful Personalities
this is an extension of our hospitality. We go out of our way to help friends, families, and loved ones.
Self-sacrifice
We work abroad, stop going to school, and endure a lot of hardships for loved ones.
Self-sacrifice
the spirit of communal unity and cooperation.
Bayanihan
