The document outlines both positive and negative Filipino values. The positive values include bayanihan (community spirit), damayan (sympathy for those in mourning), familism (close family bonds), being fun-loving, hospitality, compassion, and respect for elders. Negative values incorporate bahala na (fatalism), colonial mentality (preference for foreign goods), crab mentality (pulling others down), euphemism, being late, copying other cultures, jackpot mentality, and mañana habit (procrastination). Overall, the document provides a survey of cultural traits and attitudes that shape Filipino identity and behavior.

1. “FILIPINO VALUES”
Positive Filipino Values
1. Bayanihan system or spirit of kinship and camaraderie- A Filipino community spirit and cooperation
wherein a group of individuals extends a helping hand without expecting any remuneration. It is
characterized by communal work towards one goal exemplified in carrying a nipa house or pushing a
passenger jeepney.
2. Damayan system- sympathy for people who lost their love ones. In case of death of a certain
member of the community, the whole community sympathizes with the bereaved family. Neighbors,
friends, and relatives of the deceased usually give certain amount of money as their way of showing
sympathy.
3. Familism or close family relations- a Filipino trait of giving highest importance to family above other
thing. A trait wherein family members should be taken care and supported regardless of whether he/she
did something wrong, a family member must give attention and should not be abandoned.
4. Fun-loving trait- a trait found in most Filipinos, a trait that makes them unique that even in time of
calamities and other challenges in life, they always have something to be happy about, a reason to
celebrate.
5. Hospitality- a Filipino trait of being receptive and generous to guests.
6. Compassionate- a Filipino trait of being sympathetic to others even if the person is a stranger. An
example of this is giving alms to beggar. This is observed when we hear Filipinos saying “kawawa naman
or nakakaawanaman.
7. Regionalism- a Filipino trait of giving more priority or preference in giving favors to his province mate
before others.7. Friendly- a trait found in most Filipinos. They are sincere, loyal, kind and sociable
person.
9. Flexible or magaling makabagay- the ability of Filipinos to ride on or adjust to the norms of other
group jut to attain smooth and harmonious relationship. Example: OFW
10. Religious- most Filipinos possess strong conformance of their religious belief in action and in words.
11. Respect to elders- a Filipino trait of being courteous both in words and in actions to the people of
olderpeople.
12. Remedyo attitude- a Filipino trait of being creative and resourceful. The ability to do things that are
next to impossible. Example in fixing appliances that looks impossible to repair.
13. Matiyaga- Filipinos re-known for their tenacity and strong determination in every undertaking.
14. Utang na loob- a feeling of obligation to repay someone who extended assistance to another which
may take place in undetermined time and in whatever way.

2. “FILIPINO VALUES”
Negative Filipino Values
1. Bahala na atitude- a Filipino trait characterized by retreating or withdrawal from certain undertaking
and leaving everything to God to interfere and determine the outcome of his deeds.
2. Colonial complex or blue-seal mentality- a Filipino value of showing high admiration and preference
to foreign produced goods over local ones.3. Crab mentality- a Filipino attitude characterized by an
attempt to “pull down” someone who has achieved success beyond the others. This I done out of
jealousy and insecurity.
4. Euphemism- a Filipino way of substituting a word or phrase that is thought to be offensive or harsh
with a mild and acceptable one in order to not offend or hurt another person.
5. Filipino time- in reality, it means “always late”, a Filipino attitude of impreciseness towards time.
6. Gaya-gaya attitude- a Filipino attitude of imitating or copying other cultures specifically in mode of
dressing, language, fashion or even haircut.
7. Jackpot mentality- a “get rich quick” mentality of some Filipinos who would rather engage in fast
ways of acquiring money than through hard work and sacrifice by getting in lottery, joining raffle draws
and other.
8. Kapalaran values- a Filipino trait of accepting his fate by believing that everything is written in his
palm. Such trait contributes to lack initiative and perseverance among Filipinos.
9. Mañana habit- delaying or setting aside a certain task assigned on the next day although it can be
done today.
10. Ningas-cogon- being enthusiastic only during the start of new undertaking but ends dismally in
accomplishing nothing. A common practice observed in some politicians who are visible only during the
start of certain endeavor.
11. Oversensitive- Filipinos have the tendency to be irritated easily or hurt upon hearing some criticisms
or comment.
12. Lack of sportsmanship- not accepting defeat in competitions but rather putting the blame either to
their opponents or to the sport officials.
13. Pakikisama- submitting oneself to the will of the group for the sake of camaraderie and unity.
Failure to comply with the group demand, the person will be called “walang pakikisama or selfish”. The
adherence to group demands have taught our young to engage in bad habits likes smoking, alcoholism
and even drug addiction.
14. Tsamba lang attitude- simplicity by declaring that his/her accomplishments are results of luck and
not from perseverance and ability.