STRONG POINTS AND WEAK POINTS

person oriented-lack of objectivity pakikipag-kapwa tao- disregard of universal rule and procedure gives u sense of-develup froup orientation that prevent fron reaching out beyond family flexibility, adaptibility, creativity allows us to adjust- compromise on precision joy and humor-serious problems need serious analysis faith in God-external orientaton that keeps us passive

extreme personalism, preference to family and friends. Extreme family centeredness, Lack of discipline, Filipino attitude, lack of precision in poor time management. Passivity and lack of initiative, Colonial mentality, loss of nationalism and patriotism. Kanya kanya syndrome, crab mentality, selfish attitude. Lack of self analysis and reflection, - superficial,

ROOTS OF FILIPINO CHARACTER Home environment- taught that family is most important. Social environment, - feudal structures big gap rich poor. Must depend on others to survive. Hurting established relationship control behavior. Economic environment, difficulties drives us to take risk, impel as to work. Political environment, - strongest sector, centralization of power on elites.

Culture and language,- openness in the outside, English regard American culture superior, lack of self confidence. History, - colonial history lack of nationalism and colonial mentality. educational system, - look of textbook forced to use irrelevant materials to Philippine settings, teacher central focus. Religion, - optimism and capacity to accept hardship, Filipino attitude of resignation. Mass media,- most influential, reinforced colonial mentality, Leadership role, - leader as role model.

GOALS AND STRATEGIES FOR CHANGE.

Sense of nationalism. Sense of common good. Sense of integrity. Sense of discipline.

GENERAL STRATEGIC PRINCIPLES.

Multilayered. Emphasize change in power holder. Holistic, emphasizing systematic and structural change. Should divide it on small piece for implementation.