Good Citizenship, Basic Filipino Values, Nationalism, and Patriotism

Vocabulary flashcards covering citizenship definitions, constitutional core values, the Preamble, and positive and negative Filipino values.

Core Values

Fundamental beliefs about life that bring about a sense of purpose and self-worth, serving as personal ethics or ideals that guide decision-making, relationship building, and problem solving.

Maka-Diyos

A Filipino core value defined as recognizing the Great Creator (Dakilang Lumikha) and obeying His commands.

Maka-Tao

A Filipino core value defined as having respect for the rights and dignity of all people.

Maka-Kalikasan

A Filipino core value defined as protecting Mother Nature (Inang Kalikasan) against its destruction.

Maka-Bansa

A Filipino core value defined as carrying one's Filipino identity in thought, word, and deed.

Preamble of the 1987 Philippine Constitution

The introductory statement of the 1987 Philippine Constitution expressing the ideals, aspirations, and fundamental purposes of the Filipino people, serving as the foundation and guiding philosophy for interpreting the Constitution.

Sovereignty (Preamble Value)

The principle reflected in the Preamble that the Filipino people are the ultimate source of governmental authority.

Democracy (Preamble Value)

The principle reflected in the Preamble that the government derives its power from the people and serves their interests.

Justice (Preamble Value)

The value highlighted in the Preamble defined as fairness and equal treatment under the law.

Freedom (Preamble Value)

The value highlighted in the Preamble defined as the protection of individual rights and liberties.

Equality (Preamble Value)

The value highlighted in the Preamble defined as equal opportunities and protection for all citizens.

Peace (Preamble Value)

The value highlighted in the Preamble defined as the promotion of harmony, security, and national unity.

Love (Preamble Value)

The value highlighted in the Preamble defined as concern for one another and commitment to the common good.

Rule of Law (Preamble Value)

The principle reflected in the Preamble that everyone, including government officials, is accountable under the law.

Citizenship

Defined as the legal nationality of a person.

Citizen

A legal national of the country at the time of census.

Alien

A non-national of the country.

Good Filipino Citizen

One who plays an active and intelligent role in the community, fulfills duties and obligations to government and society, respects elders, and observes punctuality, promptness, and good moral conduct.

Filipino Values

Social constructs within Filipino culture defining what is socially considered desirable, describing the commonly shared and traditionally established system of values underlying Filipino behavior.

Bayanihan system

A Filipino community spirit of kinship and camaraderie where individuals extend a helping hand without expecting remuneration, exemplified by carrying a nipa house or pushing a passenger jeepney.

Damayan system

Sympathy for people who lost loved ones, where the whole community sympathizes with the bereaved family and neighbors, friends, and relatives give money to show sympathy.

Familism

A Filipino trait of giving highest importance to family above other things, ensuring family members are supported and cared for without being abandoned.

Fun-loving trait

A trait found in most Filipinos making them unique by always having something to be happy about or celebrate even during calamities and challenges.

Hospitality

A Filipino trait of being receptive and generous to guests.

Compassionate

A Filipino trait of being sympathetic to others even if the person is a stranger, such as giving alms to beggars and saying 'kawawa naman or nakakaawa naman'.

Regionalism

A Filipino trait of giving more priority or preference in giving favors to a province mate before others.

Friendly

A trait found in most Filipinos characterizing them as sincere, loyal, kind, and sociable persons.

Flexible (magaling makabagay)

The ability of Filipinos to ride on or adjust to the norms of another group to attain a smooth and harmonious relationship, such as an OFW.

Religious

A trait wherein most Filipinos possess strong conformance to their religious beliefs in action and in words.

Respect to elders

A Filipino trait of being courteous both in words and in actions to older people.

Remedyo attitude

A Filipino trait of being creative and resourceful to do things that are next to impossible, such as fixing appliances that look impossible to repair.

Matiyaga

A trait for which Filipinos are known due to their tenacity and strong determination in every undertaking.

Utang na loob

A feeling of obligation to repay someone who extended assistance to another, taking place in an undetermined time and in whatever way.

Bahala na attitude

A negative Filipino trait characterized by retreating or withdrawing from a certain undertaking and leaving everything to God to interfere and determine the outcome.

Colonial complex

Also known as blue-seal mentality, a Filipino value showing high admiration and preference for foreign-produced goods over local ones.

Crab mentality

A Filipino attitude characterized by an attempt to 'pull down' someone who has achieved success beyond others out of jealousy and insecurity.

Euphemism

A Filipino way of substituting an offensive or harsh word or phrase with a mild and acceptable one to avoid offending or hurting another person.

Filipino time

An attitude of impreciseness towards time that in reality means 'always late'.

Gaya-gaya attitude

A Filipino attitude of imitating or copying another culture specifically in mode of dressing, language, fashion, or haircut.

Jackpot mentality

A 'get rich quick' mentality where individuals prefer fast ways of acquiring money, such as lotteries or raffle draws, over hard work and sacrifice.

Kapalaran values

A Filipino trait of accepting fate by believing that everything is written in one's palm, contributing to a lack of initiative and perseverance.

Mañana habit

Delaying or setting aside a task assigned to the next day although it can be done today.

Ningas-cogon

Being enthusiastic only during the start of a new undertaking but ending dismally in accomplishing nothing.

Oversensitive

The tendency of Filipinos to be easily irritated or hurt upon hearing criticisms or comments.

Lack of sportsmanship

Not accepting defeat in competitions, but rather putting the blame on opponents or sport officials.

Pakikisama

Submitting oneself to the will of the group for the sake of camaraderie and unity, where non-compliance causes one to be labeled 'walang pakikisama' or selfish.

Tsamba lang attitude

Declaring that one's accomplishments are results of luck rather than perseverance and ability.