UCSP ( FILIPINO VALUES IN THE FAMILY)

Structural Characteristics of the Filipino Family

1. The basic unit of the Philippine society is the nuclear family.

2. The Christian Filipino family is known as a large group that normally a combination of both nuclear and extended families.

3. Blood kinship serves as an important role in the Filipino family that emphasizes strong affiliation of the siblings most particularly in the rural areas.

4. Family affiliation is emphasized in a form of "compadre or compadrazgo"

system that can be elaborated in the different rituals/occasions like

baptism, confirmation and marriage.

5. Filipino Family is commonly known as Patriarchal in authority that means the father serves to be the leader/source of authority in the family.

Filipino Values in the Family

Utang na Loob -

is an exchange of goods and services between individuals in form of good faith. Most of Filipinos strongly observe this value out of filial piety and respect.

Palabra de Honor -

an act of fulfilling the promised services between individuals. Most Filipinos prefer to do the agreement as a sign of strong commitment and trust.

Pakikisama -

an act ofbeing with the person in any forms/situation.

Bayanihan -

is an act of unified workforce in a form of volunteerism for greater cause.