Philippine Society and Culture

Mabolo National High School   With the country’s midterm elections just less than a year away, politicking in various forms has already started in the Philippines. This has been the brand of Philippine politics tainted by violence, electoral fraud, mudslinging and vote-buying.  While the Filipinos are known for their innate virtues, there is the other side of the coin-the dirty politics of the Filipinos magnified during election season.  But what is confusing is the die-hard support shown by the Filipinos towards their candidates. Like popular celebrities, Filipino politicians are also idolized, adored, and revered by their followers. Whatever they command their supporters follow.  Political bias  This phrase refers to the personal opinion of a supporter towards his/her favored candidate. Regardless of the candidate's projected image in the society, political bias prevails. Filipino die-hard supporters never mind the personality of their favored candidates....

 In today’s fast-paced, tech-driven world, almost everything is within our reach. Technological advancements have undeniably transformed our social, personal, and professional lives, greatly influencing the way we live. One notable change is the shift in dating practices among young Filipinos , moving from traditional to modern courtship. Modern Filipino dating often involves the use of communication tools like smartphones , laptops, computers, and other digital devices.   Digital courtship is a modern way of pursuing romance through digital communication tools and social media platforms . It’s often seen as more direct, faster, and requiring less effort from a man courting a woman. Filipino men , for instance, use gadgets like smartphones, laptops, or computers to search for potential partners on social media or dating sites. Once they find someone, they stay in touch until moving to the next stage. The “getting to know” phase brings them closer to engagement, where a spark...

Laura Arellano/Cogon Grass   Oftentimes, people are associated and identified by their culture, their traits in particular. Filipinos, for example, are known for their values. These values shaped their identity and were helpful in their pursuit of livelihood not just in the Philippines but also in other countries. One of their famous values is hard work and manifest this particular value in their respective workplaces and any personal or professional endeavors.  Like other people, Filipinos also have values that are perceived as unpopular. Despite the negative perception attached to these negative traits, Filipinos still practice these negative traits because they have become part of their culture.  Below are just some of the Filipino traits that have perceived negative meanings  Ningas Cogon  Ningas cogon is a unique, yet fascinating trait of the Filipinos. Figuratively, it refers to one’s burning desire to start and finish a project or any endeavor, yet, all o...

  Marcus Wockel Honesty and gratitude are two important values of a person. Being honest not only to others, but also to oneself. This value is manifested in different ways on different occasions. Returning lost items to rightful owners and admitting one’s fault are just some of the examples of honesty. Being honest to yourself and to others does not diminish our self-worth. Instead, it increases our credibility, integrity and reputation.  On the other hand, gratitude is expressing one’s appreciation to things given or extended by others. We can also express gratitude to ourselves and to the Almighty for the Divine Guidance and protection He has given to us. Like honesty, gratitude is expressed in various ways at any given time or situations. Being grateful to our friends, loved ones, neighbors, classmates and even strangers.  Manifestations of honesty  Filipinos have proven their honesty in many circumstances like returning bundles of paper bills to authorities(usua...

  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 whi...