Laguna University

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CULTURAL
VALUE
(EUTHENICS)

Submitted by:
Janine Marie E. Ramos

Submitted to:
Prof. Apaya

Cultural Value
Every society has its own features of development, learned behaviour patterns
of any specific period, the training and refinement of mind, morals, or taste of a
given people or community. So, whenever we speak of the worth and
significance of the cultural facets, peculiarities, and traits of the people in a

particular society, we refer to their cultural values; hence, cultural values is

anything that has a great deal to do with the culture of a given society.
Cultural values may consist of ideas, moral standards and precepts, institutions,
aspirations, beliefs, philosophy of life, traditional religious/superstitious
practices, conventions, literature and arts of a given culture (Brightman 1958).
Filipino cultural values refer to the things, morals, or acceptable behaviour,
principles, worldviews, value system, and other perceptions that the people
consider to be useful, important, beneficial, propitious, productive, and
advantageous to all.
Cultural Values: Group, societies, or cultures have values that are largely
shared by their members. The values identify those objects, conditions or
characteristics that members of society consider important; that is, valuable
The values of a society can often be identified by noting which people receive
honour or respect. Values are related to the norms of a culture, but they are
more general and abstract than norms. Norms are rules for behaviour in
specific situations, while values identify what should be judged as good or bad.
Members take part in a culture even if each member's personal values do not
entirely agree with some of the normative values sanctioned in the culture. This
reflects an individuals ability to synthesize and extract aspects valuable to
them from the multiple subcultures they belong to.

Examples of Filipino Cultural Values

Filipino Values is the way of people lives their life as an influence of ones
culture. Philippines, having been an archipelago, have not become a hindrance
towards having a single values system throughout the country. In whatever part
of the country you may be, one will find the same hospitality that the Filipinos
are known for as well as many other values that have originated from our
forefathers.
The values of Filipinos have been looked upon by foreigners as a weakness
instead of strength due to the nature of how they may be abused and
manipulated due to these values. But values are what make up a certain nation
both in growth and unity. Some may see that Filipino values as a hindrance to
the growth of the country and yet others may say that his is what makes our
country powerful.
Hospitality
The Filipinos are very hospitable when it comes to their fellowmen. They will
invite their visitors to come into their homes and offer them treats such as
snacks and drinks after a long journey. There are also instances when the
Filipinos will serve only the best to their visitors even if at times they may not
be able to afford it. They also go the extremes as to give up the comfort of their
own bedrooms for their guests and to the point of sleeping on floor just to
ensure that their guests are comfortable.
Resignation
Trust in God or the concept of Bahala na has been over-used time and
again. This ideal is used when a person does not know what to do or is to lazy
to do anything at all. This belief to put fate in Gods hands may be a sign of how

religious Filipinos may be at the same time, it may show that the Filipinos are
free-spirited and that they put their life in fates hands.
Family
The Philippines is known to be a family centered nation. The Filipinos recognize
their family as an important social structure that one must take care of. They
give importance to the safety and unity of ones family. The Filipino family is so
intact that it is common for members of the same family work for the same
company. It is also common to find the whole clan living in the same area as
that the Filipinos are afraid to be too far from their own family.
Politeness
Filipinos are taught to become respectful individuals. This is mainly due to the
influence of Christianity that tells us to honor both our parents and our elders.
The use of po and opo when in conversation with an elder or someone
who is older is a manifestation of how Filipinos respect their elders.
Gratitude
Gratitude or utang na loob is a very popular Filipino characteristic. One does
not forget the good deeds that others may have done to him or her especially
at times of great need. This debt of gratitude are sometimes abused by those
who have done well to others as they may ask favours or things that may either
be unreasonable or beyond the means of the one in debt.
Shame
Shame or Hiya is a very common Filipino value. It is said that Filipinos would
go to great lengths in order for one not to be ashamed. Hiya has a great
influence on ones behaviour for one will do everything, even if it is beyond his
means just to save his reputation as well as the families. Filipino feel pressured
to meet the status quo of the society when it comes to economic standing. One
indication of this might be a willingness to spend more than they can afford on
a party rather than be shamed by their economic circumstances.

Flexibility, Adaptability, and Creativity

Filipino's sense of joy and humor is evident in their optimistic approach to life
and its travails. The ability to laugh at themselves and their predicament is an
important coping mechanism that contributes to emotional balance and a
capacity to survive. These are manifested in the ability to adjust to often
difficult circumstances and prevailing physical and social environments.
Filipinos have a high tolerance for ambiguity that enables them to respond
calmly to uncertainty or lack of information. Filipinos often improvise and make
productive and innovative use of whatever is available. These qualities have
been repeatedly demonstrated in their capacity to adapt to living in any part of
the world and in their ability to accept change.
Loyalty
Loyalty or Pakikisama is another Filipino value. Filipinos are said to be loyal
to their friends and fellowmen in order to ensure the peace in the group. This is
manifested in their basic sense of justice and fairness and concern for other's
wellbeing. Filipinos recognize the essential humanity of all people and regard
others with respect and empathy. With this orientation, Filipinos develop
sensitivity to the nature and quality of interpersonal relationships, which are
their principal source of security and happiness.

Hard work and Industry

The related capacity for hard work and industry among Filipinos is widely
recognized. Filipinos are universally regarded as excellent workers who perform
well whether the job involves physical labour and tasks or highly sophisticated
technical functions. This propensity for hard work, which often includes a highly
competitive spirit, is driven by the desire for economic security and
advancement for oneself and one's family. This achievement orientation is
further accompanied by typically high aspirations and great personal sacrifices.

EVALUATION
Multiple Choices: Choose the letter of the correct answer.
1. It consists of ideas, moral standards and precepts, institutions, aspirations,
beliefs, philosophy of life, traditional religious/superstitious practices,
conventions, literature and arts of a given culture.
a. Personal value
b. Psychological value
c. Cultural value
d. Value of the holy
2. According to him, cultural values may consist of ideas, moral standards
and precepts, institutions, aspirations, beliefs, philosophy of life,
traditional religious/superstitious practices, conventions, literature and
arts of a given culture
a. Wiseman (1958)
b. Brightman (1958)
c. Holyman (1958)
d. None of the above
3. Filipinos are taught to become respectful individuals. This is mainly due to
the influence of Christianity that tells us to honor both our parents and our
elders. The use of po and opo when in conversation with an elder or
someone who is older is a manifestation of how Filipinos respect their
elders.
a. Politeness
b. Loyalty
c. Hardwork and industry
d. All of the above

4. It is a very popular Filipino characteristic. One does not forget the good
deeds that others may have done to him or her especially at times of
great need. This debt of gratitude are sometimes abused by those who
have done well to others as they may ask favours or things that may
either be unreasonable or beyond the means of the one in debt.
a. Loyalty
b. Gratitude
c. Politeness
d. Shame
5. It has been over-used time and again. This ideal is used when a person
does not know what to do or is to lazy to do anything at all. This belief to
put fate in Gods hands may be a sign of how religious Filipinos may be at
the same time, it may show that the Filipinos are free-spirited and that
they put their life in fates hands.
a. Resignation or bahala na
b. Politeness
c. Hardwork and industry
d. Loyalty

Key to correction
Answers:
1.C. Cultural Values
2.B. Brightman (1958)
3.A. politeness
4.B. gratitude
5.A. resignation or bahala na
References:
http://reyadel.wordpress.com/2009/03/28/the-positive-side-offilipino-values
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Filipino_values
http://library.thinkquest.org/28616/noframes/philippines/thefi
lipinos.htm
http://lms.aspira.org/sites/default/files/Definition%20of
%20Values.pdf
http://revmarxc.blogspot.com/2011/11/filipino-values.html