This document discusses key aspects of Filipino culture. It covers concepts like what culture is, how it is formed through material and symbolic elements, and components like signs, gestures and language. Several core cultural values and traditions of the Philippines are then outlined, such as bayanihan (community spirit), close family ties, hospitality, folk beliefs involving deities and mythical creatures, and superstitions. The presentation provides an overview of Filipino culture through examining its formation, components, and prominent cultural characteristics.