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The Filipino Value System

and Their Influence in


Business Practices
Filipino value system is characterized
as an effect of one's own culture by
the way people live their lives.
FILIPINO
VALUES
1. BAHALA
NA
Bahala was derived from the word
Bathala, who was worshipped by the
Filipinos during the Pre-Spanish
period.

On the other hand, according to


Lagmay (1977, as cited in Pe-Pua et al.,
2000), Bahala Na is determination and
risk- taking.
2. UTANG NA
LOOB
One should not forget to consider
the good acts others may have done
particularly in times of great need.
3. NINGAS-
COGON
Ningas is a noun that means flame,
burning, or fire, while cogon is a
plant that can be quickly burnt with
its presence. Ningas cogon means
the swift burning of cogon.
4. PADRINO SYSTEM
(PALAKASAN/PATRONAGE SYSTEM)
Padrino system, or patronage in Filipino
culture and politics, is the system of value in
which one gets support, endorsement, or
political appointment through family
affiliation (nepotism) or friendship
(cronyism), as opposed to one's worth.
5. AMOR PROPIO /
SELF-
RESPECT
It is a feeling of self-esteem or self-
respect that prevents a person
from swallowing his or her pride
6. MAÑANA
HABIT
The Spanish word mañana means
tomorrow or the future. It is also
known in English as procrastination
and as mamaya na in Filipino.
7. DELICADEZA
Delicadeza is a Spanish term
which when translated into English
means daintiness.
8.
HIYA
Filipinos feel they ought to live up to
agreed moral expectations and if they
fail to do so, they add dishonor not just
to themselves, but also to their
families.
9. PAKIKISAMA /
PAKIKIPAGKAPWA-TAO
Another Filipino characteristic is loyalty, or
pakikisama. That is a shared understanding
of the other person's personality and
consciousness.
10. FAMILY ORIENTATION

Philippines is recognized as a
family- centered country. The
Filipinos consider their family as an
important social structure which
they have to look after.
11. SUKI SYSTEM
Suki is a Tagalog term which means
loyal customers. Here, there is a
customer-supplier relationship that
is built.
12. BAYANIHAN /
TEAM SPIRIT
The bayanihan is a Filipino term which
originated from the word bayanmeaning
town or community. Later on, bayanihan
meant "being a bayan" and is being used to
refer to a spirit of unity within a group, or
individual cooperation and joint efforts.
13. PALABRA DE HONOR

Palabra de Honor is a Spanish word


meaning "Word of Honor". This is an
individual's unwritten promise to
someone to do or not to do
something.
14. LAKAS NG
LOOB
Courage or lakas ng loob, is the
strength of mind or spirit that enables
a person to meet challenges,
situations, or pain bravely or without
fear.
15. PAKIKIPAGSAPALARAN
Pakikipagsapalaran or being
venturous is the ability of a person
to take risks, even if they are prone
to a potential loss.
16.
FRUGALITY /
PAGTITIPID
This is known as economical
management of resources, being
careful in spending, and
avoiding unnecessary expenses.
THANK
YOU

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