Lesson 1.8 The Political Self

Question 1

Filipinos welcome their guests and tourists as if
they are their own brothers and sisters by
always making them feel at home.

Answer 1

The Filipino Hospitality

Question 2

Filipinos give high regard to elders, whether
they are related or not. As children, filipinos are
taught to greet their elders by politely taking the
latter’s hand to their foreheads, uttering “Mano
Po!” and constantly using “po and opo”. Saying,
“ate, kuya, lolo, lola,”.

Answer 2

Respect for Elders

Question 3

Filipinos maintain a tight relationship with their
family regardless that the children are old
enough and already have their families of their
own. They are also fond of family reunions
during birthday, holidays and fiestas.

Answer 3

Close Family Ties

Question 4

Filipinos go out of their way to extend their
help to friends, families and loved ones. OFW
sacrifice a lot that is why they are regarded as
the modern day Filipino heroes.

Answer 4

Self Sacrifice

Question 5

Bayanihan spirit is giving without expecting
something in return. Filipinos are always ready
to share and to help friends and loved ones who
are in need. In calamities, this is especially
showcased by filipinos.

Answer 5

Bayanihan

Question 6

This phrase is said to have originated from
“Bathala Na” Where Bathala means God. This
implies that Filipinos tend to leave some worries
and problems to divine intervention, rather than
being rational about them and solving them.

Answer 6

“Bahala na” attitude

Question 7

Lack of patriotism and the attitude where
Filipinos favor foreign products more than their
own.

Answer 7

Colonial Mentality

Question 8

A toxic trait among Filipinos where one resents
the achievement of another, instead of feeling
happy or that person. They pull each other down
and ruin each other’s reputation.

Answer 8

Crab Mentality