SELF AND FILIPINO

SOCIETY
By: Ms. Ruffa C. Paycana
 01. Nature of Self

02. Self-Awareness and Filipino Values

03. Personal Development Plans

Topic 04. Roots of the Filipino Character

Outline 05. Nationalism and Patriotism Program

1. Self and Filipino Society 06. Good Citizenship
6.1. Pagkamaka-Diyos
6.2 Pagkamaka-Tao
6.3 Pagkamaka-Bayan
6.4 Pagkamaka-Kalikasan
 1. Nature of Self
I do my thing and you do your thing.
I am not in this world to live up to your expectations,
and you are not in this world to live up to mine.
You are you and I am I, and if by chance we find each other, it’s beautiful.
If not, it can’t be helped.

-Fritz Perls
SELF
refers to a person’s essential being that distinguishes
them from others, especially considered as the object of
introspection or reflexive action.

is an individual person as the object of its own reflective

consciousness.

a person or a thing referred to with respect to complete

individuality.

In psychology, the notion of the self refers to a person’s

experience as a single, unitary, autonomous being that is
separate from others, experienced with continuity
through time and place. The experience of the self
includes the consciousness of one’s physicality as well
as one’s inner character and emotional life.
 Aspect of Self
Hoofman Quadrinity Process - is the framework, a model for understanding ourselves and our behaviour
that includes all four aspects of self: body, emotions, intellect, and spiritual self. The quadrinity is our
whole, integrated, balanced self, embodying all four aspects: physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual.
These four aspects are interrelated and form a complex interactive system.

01 02 03 04
PHYSICAL SPIRITUAL SOCIAL EMOTIONAL
SELF SELF SELF SELF
Physical Self
The body, including the brain is the physical dwelling place
for the three other aspects of the self. The physical self is
connected with the mind via neurological and biochemical
feedback and is the carrier of genetic information.

This also covers perceptions of our body; the image we have

of our body.
Spiritual Self
consists all of your internal thoughts and interceptions about
your values and moral standards.

the non-programmed and non-mediated aspect of the self that

is positive, pure, and willing to embody one’s authentic nature.
The spiritual self operates in harmony with the universe and is
intuitive, intentional, courageous, compassionate, peaceful, and
grounded
Intellectual Self
Hoffman believed the intellectual self was a logical and
problem-solving thought processor determining our
worldviews, values, and beliefs. Like the emotional self, the
intellectual self also houses negative thought patterns.

Negative aspects of the intellectual self are compulsive and

include a tendency to be critical, judgemental, defensive, and
argumentative. Positive traits, on the other hand, include a
tendency to be rational, understanding, knowledgeable,
creative, and logical.
Emotional Self
Contains feelings expressed through the physical body. Hoffman
noted the emotional self is where negative behaviors and moods
first appear. A negative emotional self is defined as childish with
no sense of time or space and the tendency to regress quickly.

an aspect that helps you connect, process, and reflect on a

range of emotions.
PHYSICAL INTELLECTUAL
1. Sleep 1. Meditation
2. Stretching 2. Communication
3. Walking 3. Take a break
4. Physical release 4. Physical release
5. Healthy food 5. Pursuit learning
6. Yoga
7. Rest Dimensions 6. Positive mindset

of
SPIRITUAL
1. Time alone
Self Care EMOTIONAL
1. Stress management
2. Meditation 2. Forgiveness
3. Yoga 3. Support System
4. Slow down 4. Compassion
5. Nature 5. Kindness
6. Journaling 6. Love
7. Sacred place 7. Emotional maturity
2. SELF
AWARENESS
Self-awareness is your ability to perceive and understand
the things that make you who you are as an individual,
including your personality, actions, values, beliefs, emotions,
and thoughts.

It is having a clear perception of your personality including

strengths, weaknesses, thoughts, beliefs, motivation, and
emotions.

It involves paying attention to oneself and consciously

knowing one's attitudes and dispositions. This mindful
understanding comprises awareness of sensations,
emotions, feelings, thoughts, the physical body,
relationships with others, and how these interact.

Allows you to understand other people, how they perceive

you, your attitude, and your responses to them at the
moment.
KEY AREAS OF SELF AWARENESS
Personality Values

help finding one’s something that cherish as

situations and avoiding to reference for the actions
much less experiences and behaviors in particular
Needs
situations .

needs cause motivation,

and when needs aren’t
satisfied, they can cause
Habits Emotions frustration, conflict and
stress.

behaviors that we repeat understanding your own

routinely and feelings, what cause them,
automatically and how they make an
impact to your thoughts
and actions
THE FILIPINO
VALUES
VALUES
It comes from the Latin word “valere” meaning to measure
the worth of something.

A person’s principles or standards of behavior, one’s

judgement of what is important in life.

FILIPINO VALUES
are cultural norms a group of Filipinos come to accept as a
standard.

standards or principles set by Filipino society as a basis for

what is right or wrong, the principle on which every member
of the Filipino society should persevere to attain in order to
reach the ultimate realization of life, regarding his person
and in relation to his family and society in general.
 1. Personal Values - values endorsed by an individual.

2. Moral Values - values that help determine what is

morally right or wrong.

Formation
3. Aesthetic Values - values associated with the
evaluation of artwork or beauty.

of Values 4. Universal Values - they are the set of norms of

coexistence that are valid, and accepted by a
community at a certain time, but also shared by the
vast majority of people around the world.

5. Human Values - norms and principles that are taught

from birth and grow as an intrinsic part of our being

6. Social Values - a set of beliefs broader and accepted by

a society that shares a person’s principles or standards
of behavior; one’s judgement of what is important in life
3. PERSONAL
DEVELOPMENT
PLAN
Help you map out a path toward your version of success, it
allows you to make better decisions and prevents you from
taking backward steps.

Improving your skills – a practice known as personal

development – does not happen by itself. Some personal
development can be a matter of being in the right place at the
right time, and simply taking up opportunities. But consistent,
effective personal development across a wider range of skills
requires deliberate and focused effort.
Elements of Your Personal Development
1. A clear vision of where you want to be and why.

2. A good understanding of the skills you need to develop

to achieve your vision.

3. A clear idea of the standard you need to achieve, and

how different that is from your current standard.

4. A level of priority for each area.

5. A detailed idea of how to get from where you are now

for each skill or area, to where you want to be.
Steps to Writing a Personal Development
Plan
1. Set your goals.

2. Prioritize your goals.

3. Set your deadlines for when you want to achieve them.

4. Recognize threats and opportunity

5. Develop your skill or increase knowledge.

6. Use your support network.

7. Measure your progress.

4. Roots of the Filipino Values/
Character
1. Family and Home environment
Child rearing practices: Child rearing can be both difficult and rewarding at the
same time. The goal of every parent is to have their child grow up to be a
respectable and resourceful adult in society.
High nurturance. The Filipino child grows up in an atmosphere of love and
affection.
Providing the children with the opportunity means, and support to pursue goals
Low independence training
Overprotection
Roots of the Filipino Values/
Character
2. Social environment
The social environment of the Filipino is characterized by a feudal structure with
great gaps between the rich minority and the poor majority. The main
components of the social environment are social structures and social systems
such as interpersonal religions and community interaction.

3. Culture and Language

Filipino culture rewards such: traits and corresponding behavioral patterns
develop because they make one more likable and enable life to proceed more
easily; an openness to the outside which easily incorporates foreign elements
without a basic consciousness of our cultural core
Roots of the Filipino Values/
Character
4. Social environment
The social environment of the Filipino is characterized by a feudal structure with
great gaps between the rich minority and the poor majority. The main
components of the social environment are social structures and social systems
such as interpersonal religions and community interaction.

5. History
We are the product of our colonial history, which is regarded by many as the
culprit behind our lack of nationalism and our colonial mentality. Colonialism
developed amind-set in the Filipinos which encouraged us to think of the colonial
power as superior and more powerful
Roots of the Filipino Values/
Character
6. Religion
Religion is the root of Filipino optimism and its capacity to accept life's hardships.
However, religion also instills in the Filipino attitudes of resignation and a
preoccupation with the afterlife. We become vulnerable also to being victimized
by opportunism, oppression, exploitation, and superstition.

7. Economic Environment
Many Filipino traits are rooted in poverty and hard life which is the lot of most
Filipinos. Our difficulties drive us to take risks, impel us to work very hard, and
develop in us the ability to survive. Poverty, however, has also become an excuse
for graft and corruption, particularly among the lower ranks of the bureaucracy.
Roots of the Filipino Values/
Character
8. Political Environment
The Philippine political environment is characterized by centralization of power.
Political power and authority are concentrated in the hands of the elite and the
participation of most Filipinos often is limited to voting in elections.

9. Mass Media
It means technology that is intended to reach a mass audience. It is the primary
means of communication used to reach the vast majority of the general public.
The most common platforms for media are newspapers, magazines, radio,
television, and the latest is the internet.
Roots of the Filipino Values/
Character
10. Leadership and Role Models

Filipinos look up to their leaders as role models. Political leaders are the main
models, but all other leaders serve as role models as well. Thus, when our leaders
violate the law or show themselves to be self-serving and driven by personal
interest – when there is a lack of public accountability – there is a negative
impact on the Filipino
Strengths and Weaknesses of the
Filipino Character/ Values
STRENGTH WEAKNESS
1. Pakipagkapwa-tao: Opening yourself to others 1. Extreme Personalism:
and feeling one with others with dignity and respect; always trying to give personal interpretation to
deal with them as fellow human beings. actions
sense of fairness and justice thank you with "but" (compliment-criticism-
concern for others compliment)
ability to empathize with others
helpfulness and generosity
practice of hospitality
sensitive to other feelings and trust.
Strengths and Weaknesses of the
Filipino Character/ Values
STRENGTH WEAKNESS
2. Family Orientation: a genuine and deep love for 2. Extreme Family Centeredness: strong family
family. protection, good or bad condition.
commitment and responsibility “Utang na loob” system
honor and respect
generosity and sacrifice
sense of trust and security
3. Joy and Humor: Filipinos have a cheerful and 3. Lack of Discipline: relaxed attitude but poor
fun-loving approach to life and its ups and downs, time management.
a pleasant disposition, a sense of humor, and a impatient and unable to delay gratification
propensity for happiness that contribute not only love to take shortcuts or “palusot” system
to the Filipino charm but also to the Filipino Spirit. carelessness
We laugh at those we love and hate. We tend to
make joke about our good and even bad fortune,
to smile even in the most trying of times.
Strengths and Weaknesses of the
Filipino Character/ Values
STRENGTH WEAKNESS
4. Flexibility, adaptability, and creativity: 4. Passivity and lack of initiative: strong reliance
on others' fate.
Yeah, proud Pinoy. It's all because of the race
(nationality/blood) not by the person's attitude,
hard work, dream, perseverance, etc.
very complacent (relax) but there rarely is a
sense of urgency (It's OK we have 1 day left to
finish, just relax)
too patient without any plan or action (matiisin)
"Bahala na system," “No matter what, at least we
tried.”
doubt and debate first than study; discuss until
planning and action.
Strengths and Weaknesses of the
Filipino Character/ Values
STRENGTH WEAKNESS
5. Hardwork and industry: capacity for hard work 5. Colonial Mentality: Patriotism vs active
given to raise one's standard living of decent life for awareness.
one's family luck of love and appreciation for what one has
open outside but side-open or closed inside

6. Faith and Religousity: Faith in God accepting 6. Kanya-kanya Syndrome: self-serving attitude
reality to comprehend as a human created by God. that generates feeling of envy and competitiveness
"Pampalakas-loob" towards others (status vs. prestige).
personal ambition but insensitive to common
good
crab mentality
lack of appreciation resulting in unhealthy
competition
Strengths and Weaknesses of the
Filipino Character/ Values
STRENGTH WEAKNESS
7. Ability to survive: 7. Lack of self-analysis and reflection:
Sometimes superficial
5.NATIONALISM
VS.
PATRIOTISM
Nationalism
Nationalism is a devotion of love for one’s country.
Nationalism means to give more importanceto unity by way
of a cultural background, including language and heritage. To
a person, itimplies that his country is the most superior
among other countries and he will defend it nomatter what.
Patriotism
Patriotism is a devotion to one’s country for no other reason
than being a citizen of that country.It is a common virtue that
pertains to the love for a nation, with more emphasis on
values andbeliefs. One who is patriotic will be ready to make
any sacrifice for his country. He will never liveselfishly for
himself alone. A soldier for instance makes the supreme
sacrifice of his life for thesake of his country
Patriotism vs. Nationalism
Patriotism is the love someone feels Nationalism also is the love and
for their country that is based on the affection for one’s country, but it's
idea that this country itself is good based on the idea that this particular
and that good people live there. country is better than all the rest.
Example:
1. Respect the flag and value Filipino identity.
2. Know your nation’s history and be able to
share it to others.
3. Are a productive citizen.
4. Are aware of the issues in our country.
5. Stand proud for every Filipino achievement.
6. Patronize and support our own products.
7. Respect everyone and value our traditions.
8. Speak out our own language and not hesitant
to tell where you really came from.
9. Remember and commemorate our heroes’
sacrifices for our country.
10. Love your family, our neighbors, and our
compatriots.
6. Good Citizenship
A good Filipino citizen is one who plays an active and
intelligent role as a member of the community.

One who fulfills his duties and obligations to the government

and society.

One who possesses the traits of respectfulness, courtesy,

and selflessness for parents and elders and for others.

Vision:
A God-centered, peaceful, progressive, just, and humane
society, with every Filipino citizen making his unique
contribution to the upliftment and well-being of his family,
community, country, and the world by living the basic values
of the Filipino people enshrined in the Philippines
Constitution.
Good Citizenship
Mission:
To inspire and empower all Filipino citizens of every age and station
in life, to live the basic values of the Filipino people to the best of
their ability at all times and in all places.

Principles:
1. Good citizenship is the duty of every Filipino.
2. Good citizenship actions proceeded with good citizenship values.
3. The building of a strong, progressive nation of the just and humane
society envisioned in the Philippine Constitution requires that
every Filipino citizen makes his unique contribution.
4. Citizens are called to help, affirm, and reinforce one another as they
seek to be good citizens.
5. Good governance and good citizenship are inseparable.
Good Citizenship
According to Article II Sec. 13 of the Philippine Constitution

1. Pagkamaka-Diyos
2. Pagkamaka-Tao
3. Pagkamaka-Bayan
4. Pagkamaka-Kalikasan
Pagkamaka-Diyos
Faith in the Almighty
Respect for Life
Order
Work
Concern for the family and future generation
Pagkamaka-Tao
Love
Freedom
Peace
Truth
Justice
Pagkamaka-Bayan
Unity
Equality
Respect for Law and Government
Patriotism
Promotion for the common good
Pagkamaka-
Kalikasan
Concern for the environment
VOLUNTEERISM
By: Ms. Ruffa C. Paycana
 Laws and Issuances Supporting the
Development of Volunteerism in the
Philippines
states that it should be the policy of the state to promote the participation
Republic Act 9418: of various sectors of the Filipino society, and as necessary, international, and
Volunteer Act of foreign volunteer organizations in public and civic affairs, and adopt and
2007 strengthen the practice of volunteerism as a strategy in order to attain
national development and international understanding

Founded the National Commission Youth (Pambansang Komisyon sa

Kabataan), also known as the NYC, it is a government agency in the
Republic Act
Philippines that specifically addresses issues surrounding the Filipino
8044: The Youth
youth. It was founded on June 30, 1995.
in Nation Building
The NYC is the Philippine government’s sole policy-making body on youth
Act
affairs but also coordinates and implements programs designed to
respond to and raise awareness on youth issues.
What is
Volunteerism?
An act, practice, or principle of contributing one’s
time, talents, and resources freely to worthwhile
purposes without tangible compensation.
An act involving a wide range of activities,
including traditional forms of mutual aid and
developmental interventions that provides an
enabling and empowering environment both on the
part of the beneficiary receiving and the volunteer
rendering the act, undertaken for reasons
developmental, business, or arising from socio
corporate orientation, commitment or conviction
for the attainment of the public good and where
monetary and other incentives or reward are NOT
the primary motivating factors.
Volunteerism in
the Philippine
Context?
Volunteerism in the Philippine context is a crucial
tradition called “bayanihan” or helping one
another.
Bayanihan is a Tagalog word rooted in the word
“bayani” or hero, hence the word means a heroic
act of service or sacrifice.

Volunteerism can serve in various areas ranging

from medical, environmental, and educational
support groups to child protection and human
rights advocacies, poll or election work,
peacekeeping missions, and relief operations, to
name a few.
Volunteerism in
the Philippine
Context?
“Bayanihan” could refer to a community undertaking in
this sense. Bayanihan is a summary of other Filipino
social and moral virtues which include:
a. Pakikisama- to be concerned, to be supportive 
b. Pakikipagkapwa - harmony with others
c. Pakikiramay- sympathize, condole, share
suffering 
d. Pakikitungo- act humbly, concede, deal with
someone properly 
e. Hiya - painful feeling of having done something
wrong; embarrassment; shame humiliation 
f. Dangal- social honor 
g. Utang na loob - debt of gratitude
h. Paggalang- respect
What is
Volunteer Work?
unpaid non-compulsary work; that is individuals
give without pay to activities performed either
through an organization or directly for others
outside their own household or related family
members.
What is Volunteer Work?

any activity to No remuneration. No civil, legal, or Beneficiaries could

produce goods and Support in kind or administrative be all kinds of
provide services. in cash could be obligations organizations,
activities that offered, cash No coercion persons who are
cannot be received must be Free will not part of the
delegated to others less than 1/3 of volunteer’s
and natural local wages. household or
processes are not family, and may
work activities. also include the
environment or
nature.
Volunteering: Core Characteristics

KUSA KAPWA KAPALIT NA BAYAD

(Free-will) (Beneficial to Others) HINDI HANGAD
(Unpaid)
What is
Volunteer?
A volunteer is a person who strives to make other
people happy, who takes the loneliness out of the
alone by talking to them, who is concerned when
others are unconcerned, who has the courage to
be a blessing and to say things that have to be said
for the good of all.

Volunteers are people from all walks of life, all

ages and stages, having a common desire to make
a difference in their community and their own lives
by giving of their time and expertise.
What is
Volunteer?
Regardless of age, economic status, sex, and
educational attainment, volunteers work toward a
common cause for which they commit their time,
know-how, expertise, and sometimes even their
own money.

However, one does not become a volunteer by

simply raising his/her hand. A volunteer has to
undergo training and attend seminars for specific
functions or task that he/she volunteer.
What are the benefits
of Volunteerism?
1. Community development
2. Development of the skills of the volunteer
3. Peace, solidarity, and trust among citizens
4. Career opportunities for volunteers
5. Friendship among citizen
6. Experience and self-esteem gained by
volunteers
Values expected of
Volunteers:
1. Commitment - volunteers are attached to, identified
with, and involved in community service.
2. Professionalism - volunteers observe their work ethics
in performing their responsibilities with socially and
morally accepted behavior.
3. Creativity - volunteers search constantly for new
strategies and methods of doing tasks for improved
results.
4. Unity - A volunteer supports teamwork to achieve the
common goal.
Potential Volunteer
Opportunities
1. BASED ON THE INTEREST OF
AN INDIVIDUAL.
2. BASED ON THE FUTURE
CAREER GOAL OF AN
INDIVIDUAL.
Volunteer Service
Organization:
Refers to a local or foreign group that recruits,
trains, deploys, and supports volunteer workers
to programs and projects implemented by them
or by other organizations or any group that
provides services and resources, including but
not limited to, information, capacity building,
advocacy, and networking for the attainment of
the common good.
Some of the Volunteer
Organizations in the Philippines

Habitat for
Humanity
Philippines
Some of the Volunteer
Organizations in the Philippines

Child Hope
Philippines
Some of the Volunteer
Organizations in the Philippines

Philippine
Red Cross
BECOME A VOLUNTER!