The Political Self and Being Filipino

A set of 20 vocabulary flashcards covering Filipino identity, cultural values, traits, and civic responsibilities based on the lecture on The Political Self.

The cultural practice of welcoming guests with kindness and respect, often offering food, assistance, or a place to rest so visitors feel like family.

Filipino Hospitality

A traditional Filipino gesture and practice of showing respect to elders.

Pagmamano

A core Filipino cultural value in which family members support each other through difficult times and gather to celebrate important milestones together.

Close Family Ties

A trait characterized by maintaining a positive attitude, smiling, and laughing to find hope and happiness despite hardships and stressful situations.

Cheerful Personality

The willingness of Filipinos to endure personal hardships to help their families and loved ones, prioritizing the welfare of others.

Self-Sacrifice

Filipinos working abroad who sacrifice extensively for their families and are widely regarded as modern day Filipino heroes.

Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs)

The communal spirit of unity and cooperation where community members collaborate to help others without always expecting something in return.

Bayanihan

An expression and mindset reflecting a person's willingness to face uncertain situations with courage, leaving the outcome to God or fate after doing what they can.

"Bahala Na" Attitude

The Filipino term for procrastination, derived from the phrase "Mamaya na," where a person repeatedly postpones tasks under the belief that there is still enough time.

"Mañana" Habit

The habit of eagerly beginning an undertaking with great enthusiasm but quickly losing eagerness and abandoning it after encountering difficulty.

"Ningas Kugon"

A harmful tendency where an individual prioritizes their self-esteem over relationships by refusing to admit mistakes or apologize.

Pride (as a Negative Trait)

A toxic behavior in which individuals resent the success of others and actively pull them down or hinder their achievements through jealousy and criticism.

Crab Mentality

Filipino proverbs traditionally used to express societal values, life rules, ethical teachings, humorous truths, and general observations about human nature.

Salawikain

A Filipino scholar recognized as the Mother of Folklore who classified Filipino proverbs into six distinct categories.

Damiana Eugenio

An individual who stays informed about current events and participates in civic initiatives that promote the nation's progression and development.

Active Filipino Citizen