FINALS Flashcards
The philippines that we know today has emerged in the _____ after over three centuries of being colonized by the spaniards
1890’s
Last liberation of the philippines from the last colonizers was
1946
“Those whose fathers or mothers are citizens of the philippines, those born before January 17, 1973, of filipino mothers, who elect philippine citizenship upon reaching the age of majority, and those who are naturalized in accordance with law.”
1987 Philippine Constitution
Filipinos welcome their guests and tourists as if they are their own family. They always make their guests feel at home, offering them something to eat, or even a place to stay
The Filipino Hospitality
Filipinos greet their elders by kissing their hand while saying “mano po” and constantly using “po” and “opo” in conversations
Respect for Elders
Filipinos maintain a tight relationship with their families regardless if the children are old enough and already have families of their own.
Close Family Ties
Filipinos have a habit of smiling and laughing a lot. They smile when they are happy or sometimes even when they are sad or angry
Cheerful Personality
Filipinos go out their way to extend help to their friends, families, and loved ones. OFW best example
Self-Sacrifice
The spirit of communal unity and cooperation of filipinos. It is also about giving without expecting in return
Bayanihan
Is the filipino version of the phrase “Hakuna Matata”. Originated from the word “Bathala na”
Bahala na Attitude
Is the lack of patriotism and the attitude where filipinos favor foreign products more than their own
Colonial Mentality
This is the filipino term for procastination. It was derived from a longer filipino phrase called “mamaya na”
Mañana Habit
Refers to the attitude of eagerly starting the things but quickly losing eagerness soon after experiencing difficulty.
Ningas Kugon
When two parties are not in good terms, they find it hard to apologize and wait until the other party asks for an apology first
Pride
This is a toxic trait of filipinos where one resents the achievement of another, instead of feeling happy for that person
Crab Mentality
Filipinos have this common attitude of arriving late at commitments, dinner, or parties especially if they are meeting someone close to them
Filipino Time
Are sayings that convey lessons and reflections on filipino practices, beliefs, and traditions.
Proverbs or Salawikain
Regarded as the mother of philippine folklore and classified proverbs into six categories
Damiana Eugenio
Some of these may be influenced by beliefs from other cultures, but filipinos have retold these according to their own experiences and they sometimes end up more interesting
Superstition
These stories are aimed to explain the origin of things, at the same time teach valuable lessons
Myths and Legends
They serve as a reminder of true patriotism and nationalism as they have sacrificed their lives for the sake of their country’s freedom and progress
Heroes and Icons
Your presence on platforms like facebook, instagram, twitter forms a considerable part of your digital self. The content you share, the interactions you have, and the groups or communities you engage with contribute to this persona
Social Media Profiles
Your browsing history, the websites you visit, the things you search for, the content you create or share, and even your online purchases contribute to your digital self
Online Activities
Information collected by companies and services, often through cookies, online forms, or apps contributes to this persona. This can include demographic details, preferences, and behaviors
Data Trails
