Positive Aspects of Phil. Values
Positive Aspects of Phil. Values
Positive Aspects of Phil. Values
ASPECTS OF
PHILIPPINE VALUE
SOCIAL/CULTURAL SYSTEM
Positive Qualities of the Filipinos take the Negative
Appearances
1.Religion is used for the immediate solution of his
material needs in the so called “magic”
2. Family solidarity is based on self-defense which later
becomes individualism;
3. The grabbing of opportunities in his struggle for survival
is called LACK OF VALUE-SYNTHESIS;
4. The self-provision of the exploited dishonesty;
5.The non-acceptance of monopolous transactions is
dubbed as resistant to change;
6.The perpetual consideration of possibilities is called
AMBIVALENCE,INDECISION,INACTION and LAZINESS;
7. The disregard of an uncertain future is termed
anticipation, orientation to the present moment or lack of
planning.
THE PHILIPPINE VALUE SYSTEM
Utang n loob (inner debt of
gratitude) is practiced according to
the latin maxim of du-ut-des(I do
that you do) an act in exchange for
something in return.
Pakikisama( smooth interpersonal
relationship) in its extreme form
often leads to the violation of
principle. It is on order to please
others, in order not to hurt them, r
to use them that principles are
overlooked. And still this value is
positive in its inner core.
They are very easily hurt and
ashamed(hiya) and therefore employ
the greatest kindness and politeness to
get along with others and expect that
others in return treat them woth the
same kindness and politeness, in
addition, the pakikisama is strong
motivational force that can be usef by
anyone who wants to befriend people,
who wants to be loved by the, and
wants to influence them.
Filipino go through the fire for a man or woman who treats
them with akikisama and show a dedication and involvement
unknown in the west.
Filipino is not led by principles but by circumstances, by
situation and therefore, does not posses a value-synthesis.
By so doing,he may use the utang na loob and at the same
time violate the pakikisama or vice versa.
Granted that this vale synthesis is s general trait in the
country, this, however does not make his life-value
altogether negative.
It only means that the Filipino is situation-oriented, alert to
opportunities, and indulges in a kind of situation ethics.
It implies also that he is extremely sensitive to situations,
and can therefore be led by the significant others if they
create for him favorable situations.
Filipino are highly influenced by the situation they lived in, by
the environment, and change almost overnight for the better
if placed in a favorable situation or environment. It is his
situation-oriented that makes the Filipino react the way.
THIS ANTICIPATION, IN SPITE OF ITS
NEGATIVE APPEARANCES, HAS
TWO ASPECTS
1994 Survey was carried out by Dr. Z.C. Zablam, a demography professor from the Population
Institute of the University of the Philippines, in relation to the views on sexuality by 11,000
Filipino youth whose ages ranged from 15 to 24 years old.
The result of this study that he entitled Young Adult Fertility and Sexuality Survey shown that
80% of the Philippine youth do not endorse premarital sexual encounters. 18% of young
Filipino’s accepted the occurrence of premarital sexual activity, while 2% gave a neutral
position.
Zablan also found out that 35% of women who graduated from colleges implement female
liberalism and flexible attitudes toward sex, compared to 40% wo preferred the use of
contraceptives, and that 65% of less-educated and dependent female residing in rural areas
have more conservative sexual values and behavior, but are more prone to not using
contraceptives
2009
In 2009, a survey was done by Irala et al among 3,726 Filipino student teenagers regarding
their opinions on relationships, l ove, sexuality and related items. This study that targeted third
year high school to third year college participants aged 13 to 18 years old revealed that they
primarily received information and opinion on love and sexuality from friends and parents. Most
female teenagers also oppose sexism
Sex Industry
As of 2009, one source estimated that there were 800,000 women working as prostitutes in the
Philippines.
Prostitutions caters to local customers and foriegners.
Pornography
Based on the Revised Penal Code of the Philippines and Republic Act No. 7610, pornography is
defined as doctrines, publications and shows that are immoral, obscene and indecent.
Philippine legislations penalize involvement in these activities, including the abuse
,exploitation, prostitution, and discrimination of children.
Prepared by:
FLORANTE D. GAYETA