POLITICAL ASPECT OF SELF Flashcards
(134 cards)
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Man is a “political animal” similar to being a “social animal”
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ARISTOTLE
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Humans come together and form a political body
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ARISTOTLE
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intended for the attainment of a good life
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POLITICAL BODY
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Humans like animals intrinsically work together to achieve a
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COMMON GOAL (ARISTOTLE)
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People make decisions that affect all of them as a group
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IMPORTANCE OF POLITICS
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Each of these decisions (DECISIONS MADE BY THE GOVERNMENT) requires the setting of a ___ for the group,
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COMMON POLICY
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a single decision that affects all members of the group
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COMMON POLICY FOR THE GROUP
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Constitutes politics, and the questions about these policies are political questions
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General Policy
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qs that affect both personal and public interests
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Political questions
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Not all human actions adhere to the ___ set by the group one is part of.
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General Policy
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Formulation of a general policy for a group of people constitutes
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POLITICS
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Pattern of individual attitudes and orientation towards politics among members of a political system (Almond & Verba, 1965)
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Political Culture
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- Dominance of family ties or kinship system
- Euphemism
- Utang na Loob
- Sense of overdependency
- Belief that majority of politicians are corrupt
- Lack of political maturity
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6 Characteristics of Philippine Political Culture
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Political dynasty
Big clans dominate the political area
Ex. kilalang mga last name (Marcos)
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Dominance of family ties or kinship
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Consanguinity (blood relations, Ritual kinship or kumpadre system)
Ninong, ninang, inaanak
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Dominance of family ties or kinship
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Parinig or patutsada
Not franks or straightforward in criticizing officials in a higher rank
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Euphemism
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They don’t confront the officials in regards to problems or issues
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Euphemism
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Problems and issues aren’t given immediate attention
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Euphemism
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Debt of gratitude
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Utang na loob
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People vote corrupt and incompetent officials because they feel indebted to them
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Utang na loob
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rely on an elected official/patron politician for their personal and economic needs
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Sense of overdependency
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Result in lack of initiative or be active participants in policy making
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Sense of overdependency
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This passive attitude is sometimes abused by authorities to remain in power
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Sense of overdependency
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Buwaya - corrupt politicians greed for money and power
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Belief that majority of politicians are corrupt
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Kulang lang ng padulas
Wala namang pulitikong di kurakot
Pag may semento may porsyento
BIR (Bigay Ikaw Regalo)
Belief that majority of politicians are corrupt
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People elect officials based on popularity and personality and not on performance and platform
Lack of political maturity
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People are more interested in entertainment than the serious presentation of platforms and plans of action for the country
Lack of political maturity
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Showbiz personalities - sheer popularity
Elect officials based on popularity
Lack of political maturity
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the way of life followed by a people and which consists of learned and shared values, behavior, traditions, etc.
culture
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Material
Non-material
2 Major Elements of Culture
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System of governments in the Philippines
Democracy
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System of government in which all citizens are eligible members of the state
Democracy
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Sovereign power belongs to the people
Democracy
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Expected that there is rule of the majority
Democratic Country
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Human rights are protected and the rule of law is upheld
Democratic Country
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"The Philippines is a democratic and republican state."
First Principle in the 1987 Philippine Constitution
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become a way of life for Filipinos and the nation's heroes have inculcated it before the arrival of the Americans
Democratic Culture
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_ and _ been practiced by the first republic ever declared in the Philippines, the Biak-na-Bato republic, before it was formally embodied in the first ever Philippine Constitution
Elections and majority rule
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first republic ever declared in the Philippines,
Biak-na-Bato republic
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subdued in the PH because of many years of colonization during the martial law period
Democracy (1972 -1986)
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never lost in Filipino consciousness, but there are challenges to it
Democratic culture
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martial law period
1972 -1986
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Rule of the majority
Protection of human rights
Upholding the rule of law
3 Basic features of democracy
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Rule of the majority
first feature of democracy
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The protection of human rights
second feature of democracy
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RULE OF LAW
THIRD FEATURE OF DEMOCRACY
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Choosing leaders and in important political processes whether the decision of the majority is correct or not in the end it is the people who will suffer from the consequences of their decisions
Rule of the majority
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"The voice of the people is the voice of God"
Vox populi, vox dei
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Justifies that the decisions made by the people are blessed by the will of a higher being
Vox populi, vox dei (Rule of the majority)
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"The state values dignity of every human person and guarantees full respect for human right" (provisions stated in the Philippine Constitution)
The protection of human rights
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Citizens must be aware of their ____ to protect themselves from any abuses that may be inflicted by other individuals and even by authorities
basic human rights
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Right to life
Right to liberty
Right to property
basic human rights
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Democracy should be under the rule of law and not rule of men.
Rule of law
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__ AND ___ guiding light for law enforcement agencies and the judicial branch of the government in making policies and decisions
Loyalty to the Constitution and Adherence to the law
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culture in politics should be put aside to allow the rule of law to reign
Utang na loob culture
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must be measured based on obedience to the constitution and not on obedience to the President and other high-ranking individuals
Patriotism
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should serve as watchdogs for possible abuses of authority
Citizens
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Filipinos continue to value and cherish the nation's __ culture
democratic culture
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a culture that has been part of Filipinos identity as a nation
Democratic culture
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denotes the status of being a legal member of a nation-state
Citizenship
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Legal member of the state
Citizenship
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Acquired through blood relations
Child follows the citizenship of their parents
Citizenship in a Country (PH)
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Birthplace
Citizenship in a Country (PH) not granted in ph???
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If a person is born in a specific country, they automatically become a citizen of that country
Citizenship in a Country
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Needs to undergo the legal process of Naturalization
Citizenship in a Country
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someone who has legally become a citizen of that country, although they were not born there.
Naturalization
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person who follows the laws
protects and take care of the environment
Ideal Citizen
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contributes to the welfare of other people
Ideal Citizen
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Carries out their civic responsibilities
Ideal Citizen
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duties that help shape a better society
civic responsibilities
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identifies what is expected of citizens to possess, thereby creating an ideal citizens
Article XIV, Section 3, Paragraph 2 of the Philippine Constitution
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1. Patriotic
2. Nationalistic
3. Fosters love of humanity
4. Has respect for human rights
5. Appreciates the role of national heroes
6. Know the rights and duties of citizenship
7. Has strong ethical and spiritual values
8. Good moral character
personal discipline
**8 IDEAL CITIZEN**
Article XIV, Section 3, Paragraph 2 of the Philippine Constitution
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Process, governments are selected, held accountable, motored, and replaced
Governance
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Capacity of governments to manage resources efficiently and formulate, implement and sound policies and regulations
Governance
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Respect of citizens and the states for the institutions that govern economic and social interactions among them
Governance
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created the Committee on Standards in Public Life to outline proper behavior by public servants in 1994 (GOOD GOVERNANCE)
British Prime Minister John Major
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outline proper behavior by public servants in 1994
Committee on Standards in Public Life
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(Committee on Standards in Public Life) committee's first chairman
Lord Michael Nolan.
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named after the committee's first chairman, Lord Michael Nolan.
7 Nolan Principles
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the first report that was released by the committee
7 Nolan Principles
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The principles aim to eliminate corruption in the government.
7 Nolan Principles
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1. Selflessness
2. Objectivity
3. Integrity
4. Honesty
5. Accountability
6. Openness
7. Leadership
7 Nolan Principles of public life
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caring for what the people need and want instead of promoting personal interests.
SELFLESSNESS
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neutral and free from biases in making decisions.
OBJECTIVITY
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maintaining a good name and character
INTEGRITY
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telling the truth, hiding nothing and always being transparent
HONESTY
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liable and responsible for one's actions
ACCOUNTABILITY
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transparent with whatever information one handles
OPENNESS
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able to lead the way for development that would benefit all
LEADERSHIP
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These are inherent traits that make Filipinos
different from other nationalities.
Filipino Values
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Socio-anthropological self
Filipino Values
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Filipino identity - "Others-oriented"
Socio-anthropological self
Filipino Values
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1.Bayanihan
2. Damayan
3. Familism or Close Family Ties
4. Optimism
5. Hospitality
6. Regionalism
7. Flexibility
8. Religious
9. Respect for Elders
10. Remedyo Attitude
11. Matiyaga
12. Utang na Loob
12 Positive Filipino Values
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started from Filipino traditions of helping out a neighbor who is a member of the community.
BAYANIHAN
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Filipinos always extend sympathy for people, especially for those who lost their loved ones or victims of calamities.
DAMAYAN
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Filipinos are known to prioritize the welfare of family members above other things
FAMILISM OR CLOSE FAMILY TIES
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Filipinos have the attitude of looking at all ways to be happy and maintain a positive outlook even in times of calamities and other challenges in life.
OPTIMISM
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Resilience - able to bounce back
OPTIMISM
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Filipinos are identified to be warm, friendly, generous, and accommodating to other people, fellow Filipinos or not.
HOSPITALITY
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Filipinos have this attitude of giving more priority to their provincemate.
REGIONALISM
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Ability to adapt or conform to the expectations or will of other people to achieve smooth and harmonious relationships.
FLEXIBILITY
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characterized by strong faith and submission to the will of a supreme being
RELIGIOUS
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Filipinos are thought to show courtesy towards the elderly at all times.
Ex. Pagmamano and po/opo
RESPECT FOR ELDERS
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Filipinos are known for being creative and resourceful.
REMEDYO ATTITUDE
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Filipinos are known for their grit and strong determination in every undertaking
MATIYAGA
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This is a feeling of gratitude, recognition of one's indebtedness, and obligation to repay someone who has extended assistance to another.
UTANG NA LOOB
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Bahala na Attitude
Colonial Mentality or Blue-Seal
Mentality
Crab Mentality
Euphemistic
Filipino Time
Gaya-gaya Attitude
Tsamba lang Attitude
Jackpot Mentality
Belief in Kapalaran
Mañana Habit (Mamaya na)
Ningas Kugon
Oversensitivity
Pakikisama (di daw kasama)
Lack of Sportsmanship
14 Negative Filipino Values
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Bayanihan
Positive Filipino Values
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Damayan
Positive Filipino Values
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Familism or Close Family Ties
Positive Filipino Values
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Optimism
Positive Filipino Values
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Hospitality
Positive Filipino Values
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Regionalism
Positive Filipino Values
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Flexibility
Positive Filipino Values
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Religious
Positive Filipino Values
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Respect for Elders
Positive Filipino Values
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Remedyo Attitude
Positive Filipino Values
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Matiyaga
Positive Filipino Values
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Utang na Loob
Positive Filipino Values
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Bahala na Attitude
Negative Filipino Values
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Colonial Mentality or Blue-Seal
Negative Filipino Values
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CRAB Mentality
Negative Filipino Values
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COLONIAL MENTALITY OR BLUE-SEAL
Negative Filipino Values
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Euphemistic
Negative Filipino Values
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Filipino Time
Negative Filipino Values
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Gaya-gaya Attitude
Negative Filipino Values
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Tsamba lang Attitude
Negative Filipino Values
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Jackpot Mentality
Negative Filipino Values
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Belief in Kapalaran
Negative Filipino Values
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Mañana Habit (Mamaya na)
Negative Filipino Values
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Ningas Kugon
Negative Filipino Values
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Oversensitivity
Negative Filipino Values
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Pakikisama (di daw kasama)
Negative Filipino Values
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Lack of Sportsmanship
Negative Filipino Values
