GEC 3 Reviewer (Lesson 6-8)

Who is Filipino

• Citizenship by Birth

• Citizenship by Naturalization

Filipino Traits and Values

• The Filipino Hospitality

• Respect for Elders

• Close Family Ties

• Cheerful Personality

• Self-Sacrifice

• Bayanihan

• “Bahala na” Attitude

• Colonial Mentality

• “Mañana” Habit

• “Ningas Kugon”

• Pride

• Crab Mentality

• Filipino Time

The Filipino Hospitality

Filipinos welcome their guests and tourists as if they are their own brothers and sisters

Respect for Elders

Filipinos greet their elders by doing “mano” and constantly using “po” and “opo”

Close Family Ties

Filipinos maintain a tight relationship with their families regardless if the children are old enough and have their own Families

Cheerful Personality

Smiling has been a coping strategy for many Filipinos especially during trying times and calamities

Self-Sacrifice

• can be seen as an extension of the Filipino hospitality

• Filipinos go out of their way to extend help to their friends, families and loved ones

Bayanihan

spirit of communal unity and cooperation of Filipinos

“Bahala na” Attitude

the phrase is said to have originated from "Bathalana, where Bethalameans God, and the phrase meaning leaving everything into God's hands.

Colonial Mentality

regarded as the lack of patriotism and the attitude where Filipinos favor foreign products more than their own

“Mañana” Habit

Filipino term for procrastination

“Ningas Kugon”

Ningas kogon to the attitude eagerly starting things but quickly losing eagerness so experiencing difficulty.

Pride

most Filpinos hold on to their pride as if they are more precious than keeping a good relationship with Family and loved ones.

Crab Mentality

toxic trait among Filipinos where one resents the achievement of another, instead of feeling happy for that person

Filipino Time

common attitude of arriving late at commitments, dinner, or parties especially if they are meeting someone close to them

How to be a Good Filipino

• Be an Active Filipino Citizen

• Study the Philippine History

• Support Local Products

• Speak the Filipino Language

• Do not spread fake news and be democratic in engaging with dissent

Be an Active Filipino Citizen

you should be aware of the current events and participate in government programs that aim for the country’s progression and development

Study the Philippine History

You will learn so much as to why it is so important to love our country with your life, extend help to your fellow Filipinos in need and recognize abuse of political power.

Support Local Products

When you buy local products you do not only support local manufacturers and businessman, but you also help strengthen the local economy

Speak the Filipino Language

speaking a national language as a way of displaying the love for one’s country

Do not spread fake news and be democratic in engaging with dissent

It is a part of being a good Filipino to understand and verify what you read online, specially in social media, before actually believing it and spreading it like a wild fire

Spiritual Self

ongoing, personal life journey, contextualized by the belief in a higher being, culture, relationships, nature, and the discovery of meaning in one’s life

Religiosity

• beliefs and practices are within religious groups, and religious commitment

• conservatism and skepticism are manifested

Spirituality

• attributes include the need for special quest, ecumenical worldviews, compassion, service, and inner peace

• a personal, subjective experience that varies from person to person

How is spirituality achieved

• Constant reflection

• meditation of life choices and decisions,

• developing empathy and compassion

• having faith in a higher being

Rituals and Ceremonies

performance of ceremonial acts prescribed by a tradition or sacred law

Magic

the belief that an action can compel the supernatural to act in a particular and intended way, whether for good or for evil purposes

Practitioners of Magic

1. Priest

2. Shaman

3. Medium

4. Sorcerer

5. Witch

Well-being

• being intrinsic in nature

• is an inner, personal construct

• associated with self-esteem, and self-understanding

• it is how good one feels about himself or herself that permeates his or her entire being.

Life Satisfaction

can refer to the desire to change one's life, satisfaction with the past, satisfaction with the future, and significant other's views of one's life

Personal Factors

• personality (openness to experience and extraversion)

• cognition

• physical health

• vigor

Environmental Conditions

• socio-economic status
  - Home and social
  - Environment
  - Interpersonal relationships
  - Education

Viktor Frankl

• survivor of holocaust

• founder of logotherapy

• wrote “Man’s Search for Meaning”

Pathways to Meaning

• Creating or giving something to the world through our work

• Experiencing and encountering something or someone Choosing courageous attitude towards suffering

Social Media

defined as the websites and applications that make it easier to create and share information, ideas, and interests

Digital Identity

• characters and roles an individual creates as a member of a particular social group

• the greater the commitment of an individual to a particular identity, the greater the importance of this identity

Elements of Digital Identity

• Online Behavior

• Online Voice

Online Disinhibition Effect

When people adopt fake identities, they are likely to engage in behaviors that they would not do in real life interactions, known as online disinhibition

Two main categories of behaviors that fall under online disinhibition

• Benign Disinhibition

• Toxic Disinhibition

Benign Disinhibition

occurs when people tend to self-disclose more on the internet than they would in real life or go out of their way to help someone or show kindness

Toxic Disinhibition

people take part of this when they use rude language, bully or threaten others on online platforms, and go to websites with contents of violence, crime, and pornography.

Importance of Internet

• Access to information

• Connecting with family and friends, or re-connecting with long lost friends

• Source of entertainment

• Sharing your knowledge

• Business purposes

Cyberbullying

any severe or repeated use of a written, verbal or electronic expression, or physical act or gesture committed online that causes fear, physical or emotional harm or damage to property

Harassment

a sustained, constant and intentional form of bullying comprising abusive or threatening messages sent to an individual or to a group

Outing

deliberate act to embarrass or publicly humiliate a person or a group through the online posting of sensitive, private or embarrassing information without their consent

Cyberstalking

online monitoring or tracking of someone’s actions with illegitimate intent

Fraping

somebody logs into your social networking account and impersonates you by posting inappropriate content in your name

Fake Profiles

created in order for a person to hide his/her real identity with the intention of cyberbullying

Trolling

deliberate act of provoking a response through the use of insults or bad language on online forums and social networking sites

Trickery

act of gaining an individual’s trust so that the person reveals secrets or embarrassing information then shares publicly online

Dissing

act of sending or posting cruel information about a person online, to damage his/her reputation or friendships with others

Catfishing

when another person steals another’s online identity, usually photos, and re-creates social networking profiles for deceptive purposes

Cybersex

the willful engagement of any lascivious exhibition of sexual organs or sexual activity, with the aid of a computer system, for favor or consideration

Pornography

movies, pictures, magazines found online that show or describe naked people or sex in a very open and direct way in order to cause sexual excitement

Immediate Psychological Consequences

• Shock

• Denial

• Fear

• Confusion

• Anxiety

• Withdrawal

• Shame or guilt

• Nervousness

• Distrust of Others

Chronic Psychological Consequences

• Depression

• Generalized Anxiety

• Attempted or completed suicide

• Diminished interest

• Low self-esteem/self-blame

• Strained relationships

• Less emotional support

• Less frequent contact

• Lower likelihood of marriage

• Isolation or ostracism

Health Risk Behaviors

Engaging in high risk sexual behaviors

• Unprotected sex

• Early sexual initiation

• Choosing unhealthy partners

• Having multiple sex partners

• Trading sex for money or food

• Using harmful substances

• Unhealthy diet-related behaviors

• Deliquency

How can one behave responsibly online?

• Do not post or send anything that will embarass you.

• Avoid posting statements when experiencing strong emotions.

• Do not hang out with the “wrong crowd” online

Managing Responsible Online Behavior

• Do not hang out with the “wrong crowd” offline.

• Be careful with oversharing, especially confidential information that may be used irresponsibly.

• Respect other people in the online community.