Philippine Society and Culture

  Kiefer Likens When talking about Filipinos, so many things come to our mind such as the country’s stunning scenery, pristine, world-class beaches, food, established values, and of course the hospitality of the Filipino people.  Among the many good things associated with them, there are other things that Filipinos can be proud of. These are the two virtues that stand out and are widely known around the world and have helped shape their identity.  Hard work  Hard work is one of the two famous virtues of Filipinos. It is an indispensable tool in accomplishing a task be it in school, at work, or in any of our personal undertakings. Other values are of no use without this value of hard work.  Unfortunately, not all of us are gifted with this value, but the good thing is, hard work can be learned by self-discipline, especially if it is instilled in a child’s formative years.  Once in a while, some of us may never give our 100 percent effort towards our work which would usually lead to subs