3. •Education focused on
transmitting cultural
heritage, ethical
principles, and survival
knowledge through
storytelling,
apprenticeships, and
communal activities,
5. •Before written records, communities
relied on storytelling, folk narratives,
myths, and epic poems to pass down
history, values, and traditions from
generation to generation. This oral
tradition continues to shape the rich
tapestry of Filipino culture, reflecting the
diverse ethnic groups and their unique
6. Community values in the Philippines
are deeply rooted in bayanihan, a spirit
of communal unity and cooperation.
Filipinos emphasize strong family ties,
respect for elders, hospitality (known as
"kapwa"), and a collective responsibility
for one another's well-being. These
7. Practical skills in the Philippines
traditionally revolved around agriculture,
fishing, craftsmanship, and trade.
Communities emphasized hands-on
learning, passing down skills such as
farming techniques, boat building,
weaving, and trade practices from one
generation to another. These practical
8. It is said that in ancient Panay, there
was a barangay school called Bothoan
under the charge of the teacher usually
an old man. The subjects taught to the
children in this barangay school were
reading, writing, arithmetic, use of
9. Hence, education during that time was
geared toward their needs. Because of
colonization by several foreign
countries and several historical events,
our education underwent several
changes although we also retained
10. Hence, education during that time was
geared toward their needs. Because of
colonization by several foreign
countries and several historical events,
our education underwent several
changes although we also retained
