The Strengths and Weaknesses of the Filipino Character: A Socio-Cultural Issue Flashcards
(30 cards)
Alexander Lacson
Nagsulat ng 12 bagay na maaring gawin ng kabataan para sa bansa
(12 Little Things Every Filipino Can Do to Help Our Country) - These things will help us develop into
better Filipinos.
Be on time.
Change habits like being late (Filipino Time)
Came form Americans in 1949 when President Elpido Quirino came late
Philippine Standard Time Act
CONG. Magtanggol Guinigundo/SEN. Edgardo Angara
Fall in line
Follow simple law (disiplina, respeto)
Sing our national anthem with pride & honor
5th
Flag
Symbol of our national being.
Lupang Hinirang
Melody of our nation’s soul
Study well. Give your best in everything you do.
Will help us run our country and solve problems in our economy in the future
8 Principles of success
- dream big
- develop strategies to achieve your dream
- hard-work & discipline
- focus & be goon on one thing
- honor
- have models
- positive attitude & outlook
- faith
Be honest.
To get the trust of others & can make life easier
Apolinario Mabini
“We are only free to do good things.”
Nestor Suplico
Taxi driver saw an $80,000 (rare black pearl) and returned it.
Conserve water. plant a tree, throw your trash properly
Not conserving our resources will affect our economy negatively
N. Duhyalungsod
“Yes, we are alive today, but what about the next generation.”
John F. Kennedy
“Every person has the power to make a difference, and everyone should try.”
Be an ambassador of the Filipino
- Words have so much power. by the words we use, we can either build or destroy beauty and potential
God has put in the Filipino. - be proud of yourself and fellow Filipinos
- don’t be jealous
Baldomero Olivera
Scientist for the year 2007
Eren Penaflorida
CNN Hero of the year 2009
Buy Pinoy
Practice patriotism
Avoid colonial mentality
Carlos P. Romulo
“I am a Filipino — inheritor of a glorious past… in my blood runs the immortal seed heroes…”
Manuel L. Quezon
“I have an abiding faith in our people. i know that they have all the faculties needed to become powerful…”
Save. Plan ahead (learn business early)
Be a wise consumer (prioritize your needs, put aside your savings)
Jack Canfield
“He who learns early, succeeds in life early.”
Vote Wisely
To avoid electing corrupt politicians
