Euthenics 2

Filipino Culture

A mix of indigenous traditions, Asian influences, and Spanish and American influences. It is a family-centered, community-oriented, and deeply shared by history, religion, and respect for traditions. Festivals, food, music, and folk dances show the creativity and Joy of the Filipino people.

Indigenous traditions, Asian influences, and Spanish and American influences

Filipino culture is a mix of:

Filipino Belief System

Reflects both traditional and religious beliefs

traditional and religious beliefs

The Filipino belief system reflects both

Religion and Faith

Most Filipinos are Christians, especially Roman Catholics, and faith plays a major role in daily life.

Belief in God (Bathala)

Before colonization, Filipinos believed in a supreme god and nature spirits.

Respect for Spirits and Ancestors

Belief in spirits such as anito, engkanto, ancestral spirits.

Superstitions

Practices like pagpag, avoiding sweeping at night, and other folk beliefs.

Belief in Fate and Destiny

Concepts like bahala na reflect trust in divine will and destiny.

Filipino Values (System)

Guide behavior and social relationships

Family-oriented (pamilya)

Family comes first in decision-making and support

Respect (paggalang)

Showing respect to elders using po and opo.

Hospitality (pagiging magiliw)

Warm welcome guests.

Bayanihan

Community cooperation and helping one another

Utang na loob

Debt of gratitude and loyalty.

Pakikisama

Maintaining harmony in relationships.

Hiya

Sense of shame and social propriety.

Resilience

Ability to recover from hardships.

Faith in God

Trust and reliance on prayer.

Love for celebration

Fiestas, gatherings, and traditions.

Religion and Faith, belief in God, respect for Spirits and Ancestors, superstitions, belief in Fate and Destiny

Filipino belief system:

Family oriented, respect, hospitality, bayanihan, utang na loob, pakikisama, hiya, resilience, faith in God, love for celebration

Filipino Values System