Cultural Orientation of Philippines

• In the Philippines one will find a culture that loves to converse

• Filipinos are open to information but do not change their attitude readily

• They tend to process information subjectively and associatively

• They rarely using rules and laws to solve their problem

COGNITIVE STYLES

Most of the truth comes from immediate feeling. Although some truths may rest on faith in ideologies, such as those of the Catholic church, very few can be traced back to objective facts.

NEGOTIATION STRATEGIES

VALUE SYSTEM

Locus of Decision Making Sources of Anxiety Reduction

Issues of Equality/Inequality

Individual act in the context of group. Decisions are made from a relational perspective. It’s difficult for them to confront and to give an outright “no”

The nuclear and extended family is the main source of support and stability. The whole family may be shamed by the action of one member Much of the stability of life is found in the adherence tradition. Reciprocity in the relationships is practiced on all levels

Filipino Politics is a system that serves its players, not the people. However, Filipinos are strongly in favor of democracy, individual freedom, education, and freedom of press. Filipinos are very status- conscious. This sometimes extend to issues of race.

A roasted pig known as the Lechón, one of the Philippines most popular cuisines.

The Philippine Palabuniyan Kulintang musicians performing the Kulintang instruments which is the music of the Maguindanao people.

A Chavacano dance in Philippine

The Manila Cathedral in Luzon is one of many Christian churches in Philippines.

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