Civil Welfare Training Service

1. REFLECTION PAPER
The first video focuses on Filipino cultural values and identity. The identity of a nation state
is verified by history. It is the source of emotive symbols that instill pride and rationality in the
present as the assumed continuation of a semi-mythic past. Even though the Philippines' diverse
ethnic groups have only lately created a shared Filipino national identity, our cultures have all been
impacted by the region's geography and history, as well as centuries of interaction with adjacent
cultures and colonial forces. In addition, culture has a significant impact on one's life. It is also the
key to one's identity, not only because it drives and leads people to their way of life. However,
believing that our culture is what drives us separates us from one another. Even in terms of politics
and economics, we strove to protect our social and cultural interests when judging what was
desirable and for our own objectives. True, we have not been able to identify with ourselves in this
century, and we are truly distanced from one another. It is already a part of our daily life for us.
We may not realize it, yet this is the reality that we take for granted. I believe that we, as Filipinos,
have our unique consciousness that is rooted in the ethnolinguistic culture from where we came.
We only identify as Filipinos because of our citizenship, but our nationality is deeply ingrained in
the place to which we belong. One foreigner, for example, might simply inquire, "Who are you
and where did you come from?" "I am an Igorot from Ifugao, Philippines," a Filipino respond. We
will always respond in terms of our regional identity rather than saying I am a Filipino. Another
example is the Muslim community in Mindanao, who dubbed themselves Bangsamoro to maintain
their own identity independent from the state.
The second and third video discusses the difference between moral and nonmoral standards.
To believe that the distinction between "moral" and "nonmoral" can be made based on conscience,
intuition, revelation, or feeling is, in my opinion, a grave error, because different people have
different levels of conscience, intuition, revelation, and feeling, making the distinction essentially
subjective. This condition of circumstances implies that when we employ terms like "ought,"
"right," "obligation," and so on, they have no public meaning. The existence of an ethical theory
would be jeopardized. As a result, I believe the concept of "choice" is the key to solving this
seemingly intractable problem. Without choice, there can be no morals because one "could not
have done otherwise," and thus an action cannot be meaningfully described as "right" or "wrong."
Finally, I believe we describe choices with moral terms based on their ceteris paribus
BINATARA, ASLIAH M. CWTS 2 – NST59
1ST YEAR BSBA HRM 03/27/2022

2. consequences. If an activity has the potential to benefit or hurt another person or oneself, it is
morally problematic. If an activity has no potential to benefit or hurt another person or oneself, it
is considered immoral. jeopardized. Looking at the contexts in which these phrases are employed,
the only non-viciously circular application that comes to mind is when discussing the repercussions
of human action and character. I don't think we'd claim morality or ethics existed if there were no
humans on the planet. Now it makes sense to state that we should do activities that have the greatest
potential to benefit others while avoiding those that have the greatest potential to harm them. If we
can define "help" or "damage," then the definition is useful and no longer savagely circular.
The last video explains positive and negative Filipino traits. Being "really Filipino" is only
a term used to bring disparate peoples together under the umbrella of the Philippines. If you were
born in the Philippines, you are a Filipino, especially if your parents are Filipino nationals. Because
the Philippines has been colonized for so long, it's no wonder that some of the typical Filipino
traits are comparable to those of other countries—from Spanish, Japanese, and American
occupation, outsiders are no strangers to the nation. Fortunately, some of the essential ideals given
down by forefathers have survived and continue to exist today. The bayanihan, or spirit of
communal labour and cooperation with the objective of attaining a goal, is an example of this.
Although the Philippines is recognized for its nice people, we do have a few negative
characteristics that irritate tourists as well as ourselves. These characteristics have harmed us as a
people and a country. Filipino time refers to how we set a specific time yet arrive or begin minutes
or even hours later than planned. We tend to overlook the importance of timeliness, which irritates
individuals who are accustomed to being on time. Our inability to keep track of time gives the
impression that we don't appreciate the time of others. Setting one's watch ahead of standard time
is a typical way for individuals to save time in the Philippines. Others offer an earlier time, causing
individuals to arrive sooner than planned. It is always within our power to initiate change. As a
result, we must examine our Filipino characteristics and values to choose which ones should be
preserved and which should be eliminated. And after we've identified our bad Filipino
characteristics, we should all strive hard to improve our lives. Our character flaws should never
prevent us from living a more fulfilling life.