PART 4 & PART 5

Question 1

A famous sociologist says that “there are no negative Filipino values, only the wrong use of values”.

Answer 1

Landa Jocano

Question 2

A “legal and formal” model is defined as the international model. Filipinos from Western cultures, particularly from the Spaniards and the Americans, inherited the foreign model.

Answer 2

Exogenous Model or the Foreign Model

Question 3

Described as a “traditional and non-formal” model or guide, the indigenous model is deeply integrated in the Filipinos subconscious.

Answer 3

Indigenous Model or the Traditional Model

Question 4

In a broader image, these values are categorized into clusters or “macro clusters”:

Answer 4

1. Cluster of Relationships
2. Social Cluster
3. Cluster of Livelihoods
4. Cluster of Inwardness
5. Cluster of Optimism

Question 5

Three values are simply surface values:

Answer 5

Hiya (ownership/dignity)
Pakikisama (companionship/esteem)
Utang Na Loob (gratitude/solidarity)

Question 6

These three values are deemed branches of a single origin - Filipino Personality’s real core value

Answer 6

Kapwa

Question 7

Two types of Kapwa:

Answer 7

Ibang Tao (other people)
Hindi Ibang Taofnot other people)

Question 8

THE FIVE CORE FILIPINO VALUES

Answer 8

Mapagpasalamat
Masigasig
Magalang
Mapagmalasakit
Magalang

Question 9

This is based on the aspiration of Filipinos to “Pamumuhay” (Life) and “Pananalig sa Diyos at Kapwa” (God and People Faith). Filipinos understand how life can be enjoyed.

Answer 9

Mapagpasalamat

Question 10

We have plenty of vacations, celebrations, occasions, and meetings. Filipinos are cheerful and sociable, of course.

Answer 10

Mapagpasalamat

Question 11

Even in depressing circumstances, we wear smiles on our faces. That’s because we’re always looking at life’s bright side.

Answer 11

Mapagpasalamat

Question 12

We always have a positive outlook because, even in the smallest things, we always find things to be grateful for. We would always say “Salamat sa Diyos” (Thank God) whenever excellent things occur because Filipinos would attribute the blessings of life to the Higher Being from whatever religion. We also recognize other people’s excellent acts towards us and do our utmost to return the favor.

Answer 12

Mapagpasalamat

Question 13

Filipinos, being in a nation susceptible to natural disasters, have adjusted and learned to be powerful in moments of need and in difficult circumstances that life throws at us.

Answer 13

Matatag

Question 14

This power is derived from our love for our family and our belief in the greater being. This is based on Filipino’s “Kaayusan” (Order) aspiration.

Answer 14

Matatag

Question 15

The popular phrase of the Philippines is “Ayos Na.” When we can overcome problems, we say “Ayos Na.”

Answer 15

Matatag

Question 16

We do everything we can to get it when Filipinos dream of something. We’re doing it for our loved ones and relatives.

Answer 16

Masigasig

Question 17

This is based on the “Kasaganaan” (Abundance) and “Ginhawa” (Relief) aspiration of Filipinos. Not for himself, but for his family, a Filipino aspires to abundance. Masaganang Bagong Taon (Bountiful New Year) is the Filipino translation for Happy New Year because we match happiness and celebration with abundance.

Answer 17

Masigasig

Question 18

The use of po, opo, and pagmamano (hand kissing) are separate methods of regard for Filipino people.

Answer 18

Magulang

Question 19

We say these phrases and use this gesture to demonstrate our respect and love to the elderly.

Answer 19

Magalang

Question 20

The members of the Philippine National Police must therefore conform to and internalize the key principles of:

Answer 20

Love of God
Respect for authority.
Respect for women
Respect for sanctity of marriage.
Stewardship over material things.
Responsible dominion
Truthfulness

Question 21

The Police service in the Philippines is expressed in the acronym of ?

Answer 21

SERVICE

Question 22

As police affirm its unconditional service and love for the nation and individuals, Police value a supportive and professional role serving and protecting its clientele and community with honesty, utmost devotion, and commitment above private concern.

Answer 22

Servant Hood

Question 23

Police are committed to doing and making things occur effectively and efficiently in all their efforts as they strive to accomplish more consistently and outstandingly with tangible outcomes and far beyond their best.

Answer 23

Excellence

Question 24

Police carry out and execute their responsibilities and tasks as their moral duty is to serve the public with due diligence and always bearing in mind that they are accountable, and duty bound to promote the public interest.

Answer 24

RESPONSIBILITY WITH ACCOUNTABILITY

Question 25

Police always maintain their fellow human beings' dignity whenever they cater to their needs and are delicate and cautious in serving and protecting them with compassion and utmost regard for their human rights.

Answer 25

VALUING PEOPLE AND RESPECT FOR HUMAN RIGHTS

Question 26

Police take an uncompromising and coherent position in the fulfillment of their obligation to live an honest, upright, and dignified life according to the highest ethical and moral norms where their advocacy, values and convictions are compatible with their words and actions.

Answer 26

INTEGRITY

Question 27

From their moral strength police draw their collective and individual power of approach to always accept difficult duties, and they are courageous enough to speak out against temptation, anomalies, corruption, and exploitation and stand firm.

Answer 27

COURAGE

Question 28

Police reach out and create bridges of collaboration, nurture volunteerism and operate in harmony with their clientele by training individuals for a better and safer society in the process.

Answer 28

EMPOWERMENT

Question 29

Filipinos from Western cultures, particularly from the Spaniards and the Americans, inherited the foreign model. An example of foreign or exogenous impact is the bureaucracy displayed in the Philippine government.

Answer 29

Exogenous Model or the Foreign Model

Question 30

We Filipinos are longing for "Kaayusan," and we will endure all and be powerful during hardships and challenges until we overcome the barriers.

Answer 30

MATATAG

Question 31

Filipinos are open to others and feel one with others. We regard others with dignity and respect, and deal with them as fellow human beings.

Answer 31

PAKIKIPAGKAPWA - TAO

Question 32

Filipinos are open to others and feel one with others. We regard others with dignity and respect, and deal with them as fellow human beings.

Answer 32

1. Pakikiramay (generosity in times of need) 2. Bayanihan (mutual assistance) 3. Hospitality 4. Filipinos sensitivity (pakikiramdam) 5. Pagtitiwala (trust) 6. Gratitude or utang-na-loob

Question 33

Filipinos are very sensitive to the quality of interpersonal relationships and are very dependent on them: if our relationships are satisfactory, we are happy and secure.

Answer 33

PAKIKIPAGKAPWA - TAO

Question 34

Results in camaraderie and a feeling of closeness one to another. It helps promote unity as well a sense of social justice.

Answer 34

PAKIKIPAGKAPWA - TAO

Question 35

Genuine and deep love for the family.

Answer 35

FAMILY ORIENTATION

Question 36

Family is the source of personal identity, emotional and material support

Answer 36

FAMILY ORIENTATION

Question 37

Persons main commitment and responsibility

Answer 37

FAMILY ORIENTATION

Question 38

Cheerful and fun-loving

Answer 38

JOY AND HUMOR

Question 39

Pleasant disposition

Answer 39

JOY AND HUMOR

Question 40

Sense of humor

Answer 40

JOY AND HUMOR

Question 41

Propensity for happiness that contribute not only to the Filipino charm but to the indomitability of the Filipino spirit.

Answer 41

JOY AND HUMOR

Question 42

Laughing at ourselves and our trouble is an important coping mechanism. Often playful, sometimes cynical, sometimes disrespectful, we laugh at those we love and at those we hate, and make jokes about our fortune, good and bad.

Answer 42

JOY AND HUMOR

Question 43

Filipinos have a great capacity to adjust, and to adapt to circumstances and to the surrounding environment, both physical and social.

Answer 43

FLEXIBILITY, ADAPTABILITY AND CREATIVITY

Question 44

Unplanned or unanticipated events are never overly disturbing or disorienting as the flexible Filipino adjusts to whatever happens.

Answer 44

FLEXIBILITY, ADAPTABILITY AND CREATIVITY

Question 45

We possess a tolerance for ambiguity that enables us to remain unfazed by uncertainty or lack of information.

Answer 45

FLEXIBILITY, ADAPTABILITY AND CREATIVITY

Question 46

We are creative, resourceful, adept at learning, and able to improvise and make use of whatever is at hand in order to create and produce.

Answer 46

FLEXIBILITY, ADAPTABILITY AND CREATIVITY

Question 47

Filipinos have a deep faith in God. Innate religiosity enables us to comprehend and genuinely accept reality in the context of Gods will and plan. Thus, tragedy and bad fortune are accepted, and some optimism characterizes even the poorest lives.

Answer 47

FAITH AND RELIGIOSITY

Question 48

The faith of the Filipino is related to bahala na, which, instead of being viewed as defeatist resignation, may be considered positively as a reservoir of psychic energy, an important psychological support on which we can lean during difficult times. This pampalakas ng loob allows us to act despite uncertainty

Answer 48

FAITH AND RELIGIOSITY

Question 49

The results of the Filipinos faith are courage, daring, optimism, inner peace, as well as the capacity to genuinely accept tragedy and death.

Answer 49

FAITH AND RELIGIOSITY

Question 50

Filipinos have an ability to survive which is manifested in our capacity for endurance despite difficult times, and in our ability to get by on so little. Filipinos make do with what is available in the environment. This survival instinct is related to the Filipinos who bravely carry on through the harshest economic and social circumstances.

Answer 50

ABILITY TO SURVIVE

Question 51

STRENGTHS OF THE FILIPINO CHARACTER

Answer 51

PAKIKIPAGKAPWA-TAO FAMILY ORIENTATION JOY AND HUMOR FLEXIBILITY, ADAPTABILITY AND CREATIVITY HARD WORK AND INDUSTRY FAITH AND RELIGIOSITY ABILITY TO SURVIVE

Question 52

The desire to raise one's standard of living and to possess the essentials of a decent life for one's family, combined with the right opportunities and incentives, stimulate the Filipino to work very hard.

Answer 52

HARD WORK AND INDUSTRY

Question 53

This is manifested most noticeably in a willingness to take risks with jobs abroad, and to work there at two or three jobs. The result is productivity and entrepreneurship for some, and survival despite poverty for others.

Answer 53

HARD WORK AND INDUSTRY

Question 54

WEAKNESSES OF THE FILIPINO CHARACTER

Answer 54

EXTREME PERSONALISM EXTREME FAMILY-CENTEREDNESS LACK OF DISCIPLINE PASSIVITY AND LACK OF INITIATIVE COLONIAL MENTALITY KANYA-KANYA SYNDROME

Question 55

Filipinos view the world in terms of personal relationships and the extent to which one is able personally to relate to things and people determines our recognition of their existence and the value.

Answer 55

EXTREMEL PERSONALISM

Question 56

High tolerance for inefficiency, poor service, and even violations of one's basic rights.

Answer 56

PASSIVITY AND LACK OF INITIATIVE

Question 57

Too patient and long-suffering (matiisin), too easily resigned to one's fate.

Answer 57

PASSIVITY AND LACK OF INITIATIVE

Question 58

This personalism is manifested in the tendency to give personal interpretations to actions, i.e., to "take things personally".

Answer 58

EXTREME PERSONALISM

Question 59

It also manifested in the need to establish personal relationships before any business or work relationship can be successful.

Answer 59

Personalism

Question 61

While concern for the family is one of the Filipinos greatest strengths, in the extreme it becomes a serious flaw. Excessive concern for the family creates an in- group to which the Filipino is fiercely loyal, to the detriment of concern for the larger community or the common good.

Answer 61

EXTREME FAMILY-CENTEREDNESS

Question 62

Casual and relaxed attitude towards time and space which manifests itself in lack of precision and compulsiveness, in poor time management and in procrastination.

Answer 62

LACK OF DISCIPLINE

Question 63

Impatient, unable to delay gratification or reward resulting in the use of shortcuts, skirting the rules (palusot syndrome) and foolhardiness.

Answer 63

LACK OF DISCIPLINE

Question 64

It results in inefficient and wasteful work systems, the violation of rules leading to more serious transgressions, and a casual work ethic leading to carelessness and lack of follow-through.

Answer 64

LACK OF DISCIPLINE

Question 65

Starting out projects with full vigor and interest which abruptly die down, leaving things unfinished.

Answer 65

Ningas cogon

Question 66

Generally passive and lacking in initiative

Answer 66

PASSIVITY AND LACK OF INITIATIVE

Question 67

Strong reliance on others

Answer 67

PASSIVITY AND LACK OF INITIATIVE

Question 68

Too patient and long-suffering (matiisin), too easily resigned to one's fate

Answer 68

PASSIVITY AND LACK OF INITIATIVE

Question 69

High tolerance for inefficiency, poor service, and even violations of one's basic rights.

Answer 69

PASSIVITY AND LACK OF INITIATIVE

Question 70

Filipinos have a colonial mentality which is made up of two dimensions: a. Lack of patriotism or an active awareness, appreciation, and love of the Philippines.

Answer 70

COLONIAL MENTALITY

Question 71

Filipinos have a colonial mentality which is made up of two dimensions: b. An actual preference for things foreign

Answer 71

COLONIAL MENTALITY

Question 72

Filipinos have a selfish, self-serving attitude that generates a feeling of envy and competitiveness towards others, particularly one's peers, who seem to have gained some status or prestige.

Answer 72

KANYA-KANYA SYNDROME

Question 73

is also evident in personal ambition and drive for power and status that is completely insensitive to the common good

Answer 73

KANYA-KANYA SYNDROME