Lesson 4: Roots of Filipino Character

Question 1

7 strengths of Filipino Characters

Answer 1

1. Pakikipagkapwa-tao
2. Family-oriented
3. Joy and Humor
4. Flexibility and Adaptability
5. Hardwork and Industry
6. Family and Religiosity
7. Ability to Survive

Question 2

Filipinos regard others with dignity and respect, and deal with them as fellow human beings

Answer 2

pakikipagkapwa-tao

Question 3

Demonstrated in the ability to empathize with others, in helpfulness and generosity in times of need, in the practice of bayanihan or mutual assistance, and in the famous Filipino hospitality

Answer 3

pakikipagkapwa-tao

Question 4

Possessing a genuine and deep love for the family

Answer 4

family-oriented

Question 5

Manifested in the Filipino love for socials and celebrations

Answer 5

joy and humor

Question 6

Desire to raise one’s standard of living and to possess the essentials of a decent life for one’s family

Answer 6

hardwork and industry

Question 7

deep faith in God

Answer 7

faith and religiosity

Question 8

survival instinct

Answer 8

ability to survive

Question 9

7 weaknesses of Filipino Character

Answer 9

1. Extreme Personalism
2. Extreme Family Centeredness
3. Lack of Discipline
4. Passivity and Lack of initiative
5. Colonial Mentality
6. Kanya-Kanya Syndrome
7. Lack of Self-Analysis and Self-Reflection

Question 10

7 weaknesses of Filipino Character

Answer 10

1. Extreme Personalism
2. Extreme Family Centeredness
3. Lack of Discipline
4. Passivity and Lack of initiative
5. Colonial Mentality
6. Kanya-Kanya Syndrome
7. Lack of Self-Analysis and Self-Reflection

Question 10

7 weaknesses of Filipino Character

Answer 10

1. Extreme Personalism
2. Extreme Family Centeredness
3. Lack of Discipline
4. Passivity and Lack of initiative
5. Colonial Mentality
6. Kanya-Kanya Syndrome
7. Lack of Self-Analysis and Self-Reflection

Question 11

Filipinos view the world in terms of
personal relationships and the extent to which one is able personally to relate to things and people determines our recognition of their existence and the value; e.g. padrino and “taking things personally”

Answer 11

extreme personalism

Question 12

Excessive concern for the family creates an in-group to which the Filipino is fiercely loyal, to the detriment of concern for the larger community or the common good.

Answer 12

extreme family centeredness

Question 13

The Filipino’s have a casual and relaxed
attitude towards time and space which
manifests itself in lack of precision and
compulsiveness, in poor time management and in procrastination e.g. assignments and eating in the right time.

Answer 13

lack of discipline

Question 14

Filipinos waits to be told what has to be
done. There is a strong reliance on others e.g.household chores.

Answer 14

passivity and lack of initiative

Question 15

made up of two dimensions: the first is a
lack of patriotism or an active awareness, appreciation, and love of the Philippines e.g. carmelado; the second is an actual preference for things foreign e.g. branded shoes.

Answer 15

colonial mentality

Question 16

selfish, self-serving
attitude that generates a feeling of envy and competitiveness towards others, particularly one’s peers, who seem to have gained some status or prestige, e.g. “Iwan kahit pamilya
mo pa”

Answer 16

kanya-kanya syndrome

Question 17

occurs in the face of serious problems both personal and social

Answer 17

lack of self-analysis and self-reflection

Question 18

10 factors of the strengths and weaknesses of Filipinos

Answer 18

1. Family and Home Environment
2. Social Environment
3. History
4. Culture and Language
5. Educational System
6. Religion
7. Economic Environment
8. Political Environment
9. Mass Media
10. Leadership and Role Models