2. What are Values?
“ Values are abstract and shared
ideas about what is desirable, good
or correct-they represent the ideals
of the culture.”
Values are moral imperatives and
feelings about what should be or not
be, what is good or bad, what is
desirable or undesirable.
3. The Basis of Philippine Value
Orientation
Our values have been derived from the
racial strains and cultural elements
that are Aeta, Indonesian, Malayan,
Hindu, and Chinese, which form the
foundations of the core of our moral
conscience and cultural identity as
well as cultural elements that were
derived from Spain, the United States,
and more recently the global
community.
4. The Study of Values:
- Sociologist are concerned about
values as they are used by an
individual or groups. Since values are
abstract they cannot be readily
identified from what people do, think
or feel they study what motivates the
actions of people. They observed the
way people behave, listen to what they
say, and note the comments and
insights made by others who observed
5. Filipino Values:
Camilo Osias (1940) an educator, writing
on the “ Filipino way of life”. He enumerated
some characteristic Filipino traits such as
hospitality, politeness, devotion to family ties
and reflected the expression of “bahala na”
Marcelo Tangco (1951) an anthropologist
Filipino is being friendly, easy and peaceful
life, readily defending himself with his bolo
and knife.
6. Filipino Values:
Encarnacion Alzona (1956) Filipino aspire
1. courtesy- showing gentle manners,
saying “po: at “opo” .
2. manliness- such as bravery and defense
oneself during a fight.
3. dignity- manifested in sensitivity to an
affront or slight, specially in the presence of
young lady.
7. Filipino Values:
Encarnacion Alzona (1956) Filipino aspire
4. prudence or self control- to avoid
offending one’s fellowmen and care in
speaking.
5. Honesty- upholding the promise and
being honest in commercial transactions.
6. tolerance- shown in mutual respect and
cooperation with others.
8. Filipino Values:
Horacio de la Costa ( 1971)- composed the
Filipino national tradition.
1 Pagsasarili, or the principle of self reliance
2. Pakikisama, or sharing with one’s
fellowmen
3. Pagkakaisa, or national unity.
4. Pagkabayani
5. Pakikipagkapwa-tao or human solidarity.
9. Social Acceptance:
Through observation of what Filipino say
and do, do not say and do, the choices they
make or do not make, the actions they
reward and punish, Fr. Lynch (1962) came
out with the set of values which have
became the basis of comparison between
Filipinos and Americans.
10. Social Acceptance:
Through observation of what Filipino say
and do, do not say and do, the choices they
make or do not make, the actions they
reward and punish, Fr. Lynch (1962) came
out with the set of values which have
became the basis of comparison between
Filipinos and Americans.
11. Two intermediate values:
1. Smooth interpersonal relations
(SIR)
- is a mechanism to avoid potential
situation for hiya ( shame or loss
face).
2. Pakikisama- It is going along with
others even if one is not interested in
suggestion or plan.
12. Reciprocity or Utang na Loob
- It is an obligation to repay a person
from whom one has received a favor.
Payment may be in the form of token
gifts or services.(example)- Even a
child is supposed to have “utang na
loob” to his parent for giving him life
and raising him to be what he is. A
child can repay this by taking care of
his parent in their old age.
13. Bahala na- An expression which is
widespread in its use in Bahala na,
This is used to express the fatalistic
outlook of the Filipino. Social scientists
say that this attitude is responsible for
the backwardness of the Filipino. It
reflected in such expression as Gulong
ng palad, iginuhit na tadhana, suwerte,
malas or tsamba.
14. Bahala na- There is also the positive
aspect of bahala na. Like courage,
fortitude, willingness, concern, trust
and it speak responsibility. In a very
positive way, bahala na is what
makes people move, take risks and
plan for the future.
15. Closeness and Security in the Family
-This is one of the values discerned by
Bulatao. The family is a stable unit for
security and support.
Respect for Elders- Respect for elder
sis a value inculcated early in the
socialization process. Children are
made to say “po” or “opo” in talking
with elders. Paggalang can be a
deterrent to initiative and
resourcefulness.
16. Personalism- This is the type of
security characterizes the relationship
in the larger family, especially when
personal problems like sickness,
financial difficulties, loss of
employment and other misfortune
occur.
Hospitality- This is shown in our
generosity and kindness in treating our
visitors.
17. Patient Suffering or Pagtitiis –is shown
in the attitude that certain frustrating
forces, whether poverty, injustice,
sickness or anything else are too
powerful to be overcome.
Paninindigan- Subsumed in
paninindigan are respect and concern,
helping in times of crisis or distress
(pagdamay) understanding the
limitations of others and regard for
other also.
18. Filipino Values and the February 22-
25,1986 Revolution. It proved that it is
within the Filipino’s capacity to contain
an oppressive rule and fight for social
equity and freedom. Human barricades
roadblocks were formed to stop the
onslaught of marine troops and
armored tanks. Their only weapons
were appeals to the soldiers through
prayers, rose and sandwiches.
Expression like Kapwa Filipino tayo,
bakit tayo magpapatayan?
19. Indigenous Filipino Values- Enriquez
through his observation and analysis,
he was able to cull several indigenous
Filipino values. To him, the core
concept in Filipino interpersonal
behavior is kapwa ( shared inner self,
which is unity of the “self” and “others”
Among the values he discussed were:
1. Pakikipagkapwa- Which implies
accepting and dealing with a person as
an equal and an awareness of shared
identity.
20. Among the values he discussed were:
2. Kagandahang-loob- Which is shown
in the act of generosity displayed
spontaneously on account of the
goodness of heart ( kabaitan) and
inherent graciousness.
3. Karangalan- ( dignity)- refers to a
person’s self-esteem and has no
relation to how others in the society
view him.
21. Among the values he discussed were:
4. Kalayaan ( Life itself)-This implies
freedom of the society within the limits
of the rules, laws, social norms or
resources.
5. Katarungan ( social justice)- Which
carries with it the consideration of
fairness and promptness in the defense
of certain basic rights and the need for
katotohanan and katuwiran.
22. Among the values he discussed were:
6. Katotohanan- This may be observed
in the implementation of justice.
7. Pagkakaisa – This is the highest level
of interaction where there is fusion,
oneness, and trust Pakikisama and
pakikibagay become the compromising
norms.
8. Kapayapaan- This is consequence of
katarungan and can be observed in
situations where one is a victim of
injustice.
23. Centennial Values of Philippine
Independence- Was celebrated from
June 12, 1998 to July 1999. This was to
commemorate the proclamation of the
Philippine Independence from Spain.
Our freedom was obtained through the
patriotism and bravery of our heroes.
24. These values are:
Patriotism (pagka-makabansa)
Nationalism ( Pagka- makabayan)
Fairness ( Pagka-maging patas)
Determined will ( Katatagan o tibay ng
loob)
Commitment ( Pakikilahok)
Peace ( Kapayapaan)
Unity (Pagkakaisa)
Protecting the Environment( Pagka-
makakalikasan)
25. The Shaping of Social Values in
Schools- Many forces are at work which
keep our society and culture changing
Increasing urbanization, the mass
media, publication and the products of
creative artist, rallies ,demonstrations
and other social movement
26. Core Values- On the basis of the
foregoing philosophy of the human
person, the seven core values in
consonance with it are health, truth,
love, spirituality, social responsibility,
economic sufficient, nationalism and
patriotism, and global solidarity.
27. , Health- implies physical well-being
and cleanliness.
Truth- Implies the tireless quest for
knowledge in all its forms and the
development of creative and critical
thinking to meet the challenges of the
modern world.
Love- implies the quest for personal
integrity and the development of self-
worth or self-esteem, honesty and
personal discipline.
28. ,Human existence- especially
experiences such as love and suffering
points to a reality beyond one’s
experiences.
Social responsibility- implies the
strengthening of the family as “the
foundation of the nation” and the basic
autonomous society weathering the
impact of modernization and
technology.
29. ,Economic efficiency- is achieved by
people through work, the exercise of
human mastery over the resources of
nature and creative imagination in the
solution of complex problems.
Nationalism and patriotism- mean love
of country.
The Need for a Moral Recovery Program
- We had our shining moments during
the EDSA revolution as we showed to
ourselves and to the world our sterling
qualities as a people.
30. 1. A sense of patriotism and national pride-
genuine love, appreciation, and commitment to
the Philippines and things Filipino.
2. A sense of common good- looking beyond
one’s selfish interest, a sense of justice and
outrage when violated.
3. A sense of integrity and accountability- an
abhorrence of graft and corruption in one’s
society.
4. The value and habits of self- reflection and
analysis and internalization of spirituals values.
5. The value and habits of discipline and hard
work.
31. Submitted to: Mr. Mark Wellman Armisa
Submitted by: Group 1
Alde Henry Marie
Bruza, Regine
Barrera, Anne Rhea
Boquis, LoryJane
