Close family ties

To a Filipino, family comes first & family is everything. He lives with it and depends on it. His dreams, aspirations and life are always centered on his family. This family solidarity keeps a Filipino to be positive amidst everything. He works hard to ensure a better life for the family. Family is evidently highly valued in the Philippines, thus, the government also strengthens Filipino family and in great support to ensure work-family balance.

“Utang na loob”or debt of gratitude

Filipinos always recognize one’s indebtedness.  This means that he owed to a person who has helped him through the trials he had undergone.  He repays that person in whatever kind, whatever time and situation.  It is one way of showing deep appreciation for lending out a hand.

It is a Filipino value that is difficult to translate. Literally it has several meanings such as shy, timid, sensitive rather than ashamed. Filipinos believe they must live up to the accepted standards of behaviour and make it a point not to cause another person’s embarrassment.  Each is anticipated to have hiya in the way they behave to win respect from the community. This is a value that gives a Filipino a sense of social decency and politeness.

Hiya

It means getting along with others to preserve a harmonious relationship. It invites the Filipinos to do good and to be a nice companion. The value of pakikisama results in camaraderie and a feeling of closeness to one another. Pakikisama is also sharing one’s wealth, talent, time and self with fellow human beings and working together for a common good. This value bridges the gap between cultures.

Pakikisama

Filipinos regard others with dignity and respect This is being observed in a basic sense of justice, fairness and concern for others fellowmen, nature or animals.

Respect to Others