Filipino Value System

It sheds light on the optimism and positivity of Filipinos in whatever situation they are in.

• Family Oriented

• Joy and Humor

• Bayanihan

• Utang na Loob

This word is actually a derivative of the word Bathala, which refers to the ancient Supreme Being worshiped by Filipinos during the pre-Spanish Period. It can be said that the proper use of this phrase should be in the context of leaving things in the hands of the Divine Being.

• Utang na loob

• Amor Propio

• Bahala na

• Mañana Habit

It is describes a person who pretends to be good for personal gain. You might say that he or she is an opportunist.

• Alilang-kanin

• Balat-sibuyas

• Di-mahapayang gatang

• Bantay-salakay

Very meek or quiet and gentle.

• Di-makabasag pinggan

• Compassionate

• Hospitable

• Balat-sibuyas

It is a Filipino custom derived from a Filipino word “bayan”, which means nation, town or community.

• Bayanihan

• Pagmamano

• Filial Piety

• Amor Propio

It is a Spanish word which means self –love; a sense of self-esteem or selfrespect that prevents a person from swallowing his pride

• Mañana Habit

• Amor Propio

• Padrino System

• Petsa de Peligro

It is a distinct Filipino value system which is rooted primarily in personal alliance systems based on commercial relationships

• Suki System

• Utang na loob

• Padrino SYstem

• Bahala na attitude

It is the practice of hiring family members regardless of their qualifications.

• Filial Piety

• Cronyism

• Nepotism

• Padrino System

Obligation and responsibility are often viewed in terms of reciprocity, comprised of debts, and inner-self-free will.

• Utang na loob

• Pakikisama

• Bayanihan

• Compassionate

It can reduced efficiency, damaged reputation, missed opportunities or roadblocks your business.

• Filipino Time

• Balat-sibuyas

• Bahala na attitude

• Mañana Habit