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FILIPINO CULTURE
Submitted by:
Klint Ivan M. Vender
Bren Jumandos
Adam Zabib

Submitted to:
Precilda Mancile Borimbao
 Filipinos love to sing
This is the reason why karaoke has become so prevalent. As part of their recreation,
Filipinos spend some quality time with their families or friends singing or belting out
new and old songs. For the longest time now, singing has been the average Filipino’s
therapy against stress in all its guises the proliferation of KTV and karaoke bars
everywhere is a sure sign of this addiction. Celebrations are considered incomplete
without a singing session, and fiestas aren’t quite that exciting without a singing contest.
In get-togethers and reunions, the bonding and reconnection usually starts with a little
“impromptu” jamming. Few Filipinos hesitate to flaunt their musical talent.
 Filipinos are very religious
Even before the Spaniards came to colonize the country, natives had been (and still
are) worshipping pagan gods. The Spaniards only served to unify the country in terms
of religiosity. Christianity became our identity, and made the Philippines the only
predominantly Christian country in Asia during those times. In our country, everyone
seems to assume that everybody else is Christian. For example, even programs in "non-
sectarian" schools are started with a Christian (usually Catholic) prayer, without regard
for other people's faith. Nowadays, people are more vocal about differing views in
religion, although such liberated views still manage to raise eyebrows all over the
nation.
 Filipinos help one another
Bayanihan is a core essence of the Filipino culture. It is helping out one’s neighbor as
a community, and doing a task together, thus lessening the workload and making the
job easier. It is also called the ‘community spirit’. It is best exhibited when people wish
to move locations in the rural area. The traditional Filipino house, the ‘bahay-kubo’,
can be moved using wooden poles which are carried from the old place to the new
one. This requires a group of people to lift and carry the house on their shoulders.
Able-bodied men usually participated in such feats, while women stood and
watched, casually chatting and cheering the men on. Afterwards, there will be a small
gathering as a form of celebration and socialization.
 Filipinos are very generous
Renowned chef, author, and TV personality Anthony Bourdain dubbed the Filipinos
as the most giving people on the planet. Even Vin Diesel and Pope Francis have felt
the Filipinos’ love and generosity during their visits here. A vlogger, Nas Daily, was
once able to survive a day on the streets of Manila with zero money on him by relying
solely on the generosity of the Filipinos he met. These are all just examples of how
giving we are. In times of calamity, we pull together and gather donations to help those
who are affected. Even when we have next to nothing, we find a way to give — from
giving second-hand clothes and extra food, to something as simple but important as
volunteering at donation centers to help those in need.
 Filipinos are very brave
Our history books are filled with extraordinary tales of heroism and bravery, from Lapu
Lapu to Jose Rizal, to the brave soldiers who have fought in World War II. Nowadays,
a new breed of heroes have emerged: the Overseas Filipino Workers, otherwise called
today’s Bagong Bayani (New Heroes). They may not be fighting wars, but they are
putting themselves in unfamiliar situations to help improve the lives of their families
back home. They have sacrificed being with family and friends and, for some, seeing
their children grow up.
 Filipinos are always Have fun

Have you ever noticed that in live news broadcasts after calamities, the news reporters
sent to evacuation centers would always have people behind him/her, laughing and
waving at the camera? Even after losing a lot, Filipinos still have it in them to smile and
laugh. Grogan has noted that we Filipinos have the magical power of finding a joke or
point of laughter in every situation. This is proof of the resilience of the Filipino spirit.
After Typhoon Ondoy poured record amounts of rainfall into Metro Manila, one
popular line spread on social media like wildfire: The Filipino Spirit is Waterproof.
And it is an apt description of the Filipino Spirit.
 Filipinos are very respectful
Filipinos are very respectful people. They respect everyone they meet. Yes,
even strangers. The reason why respect is felt very much in the Philippines is because
Filipinos have traditions that have been handed down from generation to generation.
They show respect in different ways like, helping a person cross the street, inviting
someone to dine with them, kissing the hands of elders, greeting anyone any time of
the day and our very old trademark, saying “Po” and “Opo” and many more.
Filipinos give their highest respect to their elders than anyone else. They heed to
their elders. They believe in their wisdom for they know that their wisdom is highly
correct all the time and is also beneficial to them. Their words seemed like a
command that everyone should obey.
 Filipinos have the longest Christmas
celebrations—ever

Even as early as August, you can hear Christmas songs and jingles being played in the
malls or in the restaurants in the Philippines. The mood becomes festive, with many
people shopping and in good spirits. Christmas celebrations last until around the first
or second week of January. The explanation for this lies in the family-centric values of
the Filipino society, with Christmas being the time families reunite. It is expected that
Filipinos should spend Christmas with their families, often going home to their
respective hometowns. With many Filipinos living outside the country as foreign
workers or as immigrants, as well as those working in other cities, the long Christmas
season is an anticipation of families getting back together. Filipinos take “Home for
Christmas” seriously. The long Christmas season gives Filipinos enough time to
prepare on how they will be spending their Christmas vacation, from booking their
flights to working overtime to save more money for Christmas gifts. Most of all, the
long Christmas sets the mood for giving, charity, and love for one another that will
climax on the dinner table during the festive Noche Buena on Christmas Eve.
 Filipinos are Madiskarte
Filipinos have always been known to be resourceful and
ambitious – in short, madiskarte. They find ways to make
life easier, getting creative to save and earn money in any
way they can while maximizing their returns.