haha lesson 4 na

Question 1

The basic and most important unit of a Filipino’s life is the __

Answer 1

family

Question 2

This famous trait is the ability of Filipinos to find humor in everything. It sheds light on the optimism and positivity of Filipinos in whatever situation they are in so as to remain determined in going through struggles or challenges. It also serves as a coping technique.

Answer 2

joy and humor

Question 3

The Philippines is made up of approximately 85% Christians (mostly Roman Catholic), 10% Muslim, with the remaining 5% belonging to other religions including Taoism, Buddhism and the Dayawism of the highlands. The combined percentages of Christian and Muslim faithful are indicative of the strong or at least nominal faith most Filipinos have in the existence, agency and power of a creator deity.

Answer 3

religious adherence

Question 4

Filipinos having been under the rule of numerous powerful countries, have developed a sense of resourcefulness or the ability to survive with whatever they have. They have the extraordinary ability to make something out of almost nothing.

Answer 4

ability to survive

Question 5

Filipinos often have an aversion to a set of standardized rules or procedures; They are known to follow a “natural clock” or organic sense of time—doing things in the time they feel is right. They are present-oriented: which means that one attends to a task or requirement at the time it is needed and does not worry much about future engagements. This allows the Filipino to adapt and be flexible in doing the tasks at times not bound to a particular schedule or time-frame. This allows them think on their feet and be creative in facing whatever challenge or task they have even when it is already right in front of them.

Answer 5

flexibility, adaptability, and creativity

Question 6

With resourcefulness comes hard work. Filipinos are very determined and persevering in accomplishing whatever they set their minds to.

Answer 6

hardwork and industriousness

Question 7

Foreigners who come to visit the Philippines speak of Filipinos going out of their way to help them when lost, or the heartwarming generosity of a Filipino family hosting a visitor in their poverty-stricken home.

Answer 7

hospitality

Question 8

Filipino values are, for the most part, centered at maintaining social harmony, motivated primarily by the desire to be accepted within a group.

Answer 8

Philosophical Basis of Filipino Values

Question 9

2 models of filipino values

Answer 9

1. exogenous or foreign model
2. indigenous or traditional model

Question 10

this model is described to be a “legal and formal” model.

Answer 10

exogenous or foreign model

Question 10

Excessive concern for family means using one’s office and power to promote family interests and thus factionalism, patronage, political dynasties and protection of erring family members.

Answer 10

Extreme family centeredness

Question 11

this is where foreign models was inherited by filipinos

Answer 11

western culture, spaniards and american

Question 12

this model is described as a “traditional and non-formal” model or guide but is deeply embedded in the subconscious of the Filipinos.

Answer 12

indegenous model

Question 13

Takes things personally, cannot separate objective tasks from emotional involvement. Because of this the Filipino is uncomfortable with bureaucracy, with rules and regulations and with standard procedures.

Answer 13

Extreme personalism

Question 14

A casual attitude toward time and space, manifested in lack of precision and compulsiveness, in poor time management and procrastination

Answer 14

Lack of discipline

Question 15

Waiting to be told what to do, reliance on others (leaders and government), complaisance, lack of a sense of urgency. There is high tolerance of inefficiency, poor service, and even violations of one’s basic right.

Answer 15

Passivity and lack of initiative

Question 16

Lack of patriotism, or of an active awareness, appreciation and love of the Philippines and an actual preference for things foreign.

Answer 16

Colonial mentality

Question 17

Done by tsismis, intriga, unconstructive criticism. It is evident in the personal ambition that is completely insensitive to the common good; e.g., the lack of a sense of service among people in the government bureaucracy.

Answer 17

Kanya-kanya syndrome, talangka mentality

Question 18

The tendency to be superficial and somewhat flighty. In the race of serious personal and social problems, there is lack of analysis or reflection; instead there is satisfaction with superficial explanations and solutions.

Answer 18

Lack of self-analysis and self-reflection

Question 19

strength of filipino characters

Answer 19

1. Pakikipag-kapwa tao
2. Family orientation
3. Joy and humor
4. Flexibility, adaptability and creativity
5. Hard work and industry
6. Faith and religiosity and
7. Ability to survive

Question 19

This lack of analysis and emphasis on form is reinforced by an educational system that is more form than substance.

Answer 19

Emphasis on porma rather than substance