CWTS Filipino Social Values

Pakikisama / Camaraderie

refers to an interpersonal relationship where people are friendly with each other. To be with someone and to get along with each other indicates basic human friendliness and affinity

Familial / Close Family Ties

Filipino are said to value and take good care of their family. Genuine concern for the family is manifested in the honor and respect given to parents and elders, in the support and care extended to children and in the great sacrifices one endure for the welfare of the family.

Hospitality

refers to the warm welcome that the Filipino gives to visitors who come to his and her home, especially strangers. Filipinos tend to create relationship and open their homes regardless of any stereotypical biases

Damayan System

refers to the sympathy for people who suffered lost and in unfavorable situations. Filipinos tend to express their sympathy very easily and pull people in their intimate circle for comfort and support

Flexibility and Adaptability

Filipinos can keep up with whatever life throw at them. They deal with the challenges and changes in their everyday lives as it happens. They easily conforms to the situation as well as in dealing with the unexpected

Resiliency

nothing can keep the Filipino down. Even in dire situation, Filipino always find a reason to laugh at the difficulties and proceed with their lives. This can be summed up with the phase “to rise from the rubble”

Respect the Philippine flag and value the Filipino identity

Being Filipinos, we should respect our Philippine flag and its purpose. The history and value of this flag are connected to the freedom we have today.

Be a productive citizen

Be industrious and make ourselves productive, not only for ourselves but for our country as well. Serve the people, serve our nation

Be aware of the issues in our country

We must be aware and updated on the significant issues happening in the country. Extend help to the needy fellowmen, especially the victims of disasters like typhoons, flooding, and the like

Stand proud for every Filipinos achievement

Filipinos is globally competitive in many aspects. They are proud to be a Filipino and for the honors they bring to our country. They unite every Filipino for their achievements

Patronize and support our own products

The Philippines has rich resources to create quality goods and products. The manpower services we provide are also globally competitive.

Preserve the Filipino culture

Philippines is rich in various colorful cultural elements. They are our identity. Be proud and preserve the culture we have for they are our treasure. We have to keep them for the future generation

Respect everyone and value our traditions

Filipinos are very courteous and respectful. Even in modern times, many Filipinos show and value their noble norms and traditions. So, we Filipinos must continue to exercise these good traditions

Speak out our own language

Using our own language is manifesting and preserving our national identity. It is our unique means of communicating and interacting with our fellowmen. Our language is an important tool to achieve further unity and national development

Remember and commemorate our heroes’ sacrifices for our country

There were many Filipinos who died for our democracy, freedom, and independence. Some fought using their pens and tongues, while some used the power of their arms and weapons

Love our family, our neighbors, and our compatriots

Love and help one another. That way, we are showing the world that we are proud to be Filipinos. Stand united! Do something to help each other and for the greater good for mother country.

Display your pride

This is the cheapest and easiest way to show your patriotism. However, bear in mind the you need to observe the proper way of showing your nationalistic pride

Stay informed

Know what is going on the country. Understand the concern and issues plaguing the society. Look at the issues especially the problems from both sides. Stay objective and find the facts

Learn about your country

Learn the history, culture and influences of the place where you are born and living in. Don’t be ignorant about the heritage and legacy of our heroes and modern social movers

Be proud of your country

Celebrate the diversity and uniqueness of the country. Highlight the good side of the country

Keep the environment clean

No one will take care and safeguard the country’s resources but their own people. Make it last for the succeeding generations

Buy local

Support the local businesses and local products to better boost the local producers like farmers, fishermen etc

Pay your taxes

Contribute to the country’s budget to create change and development which shall be supported by paying the right amount of taxes

Vote

Exercise your rights and participate in the government. Chose the leaders that could shape out country’s direction and future

Keep the government honest

Don’t tolerate corruption and red tape. Keep an eye out for any malpractice in the government and abusive government leaders and employee

Volunteer

Get involve and advocate for worthwhile issues. Share your time and talent for a cause that could help the country