What are some unique Filipino customs norms and values?

What are some unique Filipino customs norms and values?

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Here are some of the unique Pinoy values every child should learn and never forget:

Q. What are the bad habits of a Filipino?

12 Bad Filipino Habits We All Should Get Rid Of

  • Greeting people with “Tumaba ka!” Guys.
  • Using the word “bakla” as an insult.
  • Filipino Time.
  • No regard for rules.
  • “Pagpaparining” on social media.
  • Being too reactive, especially online.
  • “Bahala na” mentality.
  • Imposing your own traditions/beliefs on other people.

Q. What Filipino traits should be abolished nowadays?

As much as we hate to admit it, at some point in our lives, we have committed one or two Filipino bad habits listed below.

  • Filipino time. “Oo.
  • ‘Balikbayan’ mentality. You’ve heard of crab mentality, ningas kugon, mañana habit, and such.
  • Blatant disregard for others.
  • Clean up as you go.
  • Romanticizing struggles.

Q. What are those Filipino traits?

Not all workers are created alike and it’s no secret that Filipinos are renowned for being hardworking, efficient, and resourceful. These are just some of their work traits and characteristics, there are others that make them head and shoulders above the other workers in the world.

Q. Is there a pure Filipino?

In terms of genome and anthropological studies and research the “pure Filipino” does not exist. The use of the term “Filipino” in the Philippines started during the Spanish colonial period. The original meaning was “a person of Spanish descent born in the Philippines.”

  • Respect for elders (Paggalang sa nakatatanda)
  • Empathy (Pag-intindi sa nararamdaman ng iba)
  • Deep regard for fellow humans (Pakikipagkapwa-tao)
  • Patriotism (Pagiging makabayan)
  • Cultural continuity (Pagpapatuloy sa kultura)

Q. How does a Filipino view death?

The Filipino people don’t view death as the end of life, and their funeral etiquette is a reflection of the happy people they are. You will find immediate family flooded with support to keep them distracted from grief.

Q. Why do Filipinos pray for 9 days after someone dies?

Death is a significant event in Filipino culture, and everyone the person has known throughout their life is likely to show up to pay their respects. Filipinos who practice Catholicism will say a rosary for nine days after the death of a loved one.

Q. How long is a Filipino funeral?

Catholic Filipinos will hold a wake that typically lasts three to five days – enough time for distant relatives to come to pay their final respects. Some wakes last a full week. During this time, the deceased loved one is usually placed in a casket inside their home.

Q. How much does funeral cost in Philippines?

Modest funeral ceremonies may cost from PHP 8,000 to PHP 15,000. Mid-range funeral services may set you back up to PHP 250,000. High-end mortuary service packages, on the other hand, may start around PHP 300,000 and reach up to PHP 500,000.

Q. What do you do 40 days after death?

On the 40th day, a rosary is said. This is a way to protect the soul of the departed as they finalize their place in the afterlife. All of these traditions are a way to help with mourning the loss of a loved one and you’ll see them displayed at some Filipino funerals.

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