Thursday, 17 November 2011

Understandably

Migrating to other countries has been one of the most sought-after options among Filipino families in search of what is referred to as the “greener pasture.” Many Filipinos are understandably lured to the idea because of the fact that life has become more difficult these days in the Philippines, while countries like Canada, New Zealand, and Australia offer promising opportunities.

Helpful


Here in the Philippines most all people, friends and even those you do not know are quite willing tolend items to anyone who is in need. A few good examples of this is if you are going to the store and can’t or don’t want to walk for some reason, someone will loan you a bicycle.

Even if someone or a family has no food to eat (it happens to many people here) for some reason. If the need is known, again, neighbors and even strangers are there to give whatever food or baby formula is needed. Or if out of food people will ask neighbors for some food to feed their families. Each time, the result is the same. Everyone helps everyone else.

Industrious


In abroad Filipinos are more honest because if you did wrong you will end up in jail or subject to deportation. Diligent, of course we should , for us to have our savings, to buy our needs, to send money in the Philippines, and for our better future, that's why Filipinos are hardworking, industrious, skillful, and everything. Name it! That's why I'm proud to be a Filipino.

Gratitude


For Filipinos, if you do him a big favor especially during his urgent needs or trials, he considers himself under debt of gratitude and will always look forward in returning the favor.

Respectful

You will be condemned by the society if you put your grandparents or parents in a home for the aged. Regardless of how poor your family is, it is not only your obligation or responsibility to take care of your elders but your solemn vow to give them utmost respect and love. People with authority are always treated with respect. Government officials, politicians, private people occupying high positions in a corporation, lawyers, doctors and the police are always addressed with “sir” or “ma’am”.

God Fearing

Filipinos are God fearing. Regardless of whether he is a Catholic, Born-Again or of different denomination, Iglesia ni Cristo, Muslim or other religious affiliation almost 100% of the Filipinos believe in God. They believe in karma. In the saying that “thou shall not do to others, what you do not want others to do to you.”

Hard Working



Filipinos are hardworking. Ask any OFW 's. Aside from their regular jobs, they still earn extra income working as nannies, waiters, bartenders.Hardworking when motivated, resilient when tested. That is the Filipino spirit.

Hospitality

They take out the best kitchen utensils, best bed sheets and blankets that they don’t normally use, and offered to their guests to use. They sometimes have spares especially for their visitors; these are normally the best ones that have been kept in a safe place for just such an occasion. 

The Filipino family can be measured both through quantity and quality. That is because if you prefer to speak with numbers, there are obviously large numbers in a Filipino extended family. However, if you prefer to speak with quality, you just have to see how loving & hospitable a Filipino Family can be.

Family Oriented

Each family is like a package during holiday season. It is very rare that a Filipino spends his or her Christmas holidays alone or with friends. Most of the times, a Filipino will look for ways to spend it with their families. And again, when I say family, it is a very much an extended family. Filipinos will exert effort to have the family gather up in one place, mixed with simple cooking of Filipino dishes & lots of chatter from the ladies of the house.

The gathering is not just limited to certain occasions. Filipino families make it a point to celebrate a Family Day every once in a while by going to churches to plazas or to malls together. It is also very important to them to eat meals with all members of the family present. Although nowadays, this sometimes becomes impossible due to a busy lifestyle, dinner time has become the time when everyone gathers to discuss the day’s events.

Friendly

It's true many Filipinos are kind and polite to Foreign visitors. Not just a smile or polite comment in passing but truly gracious from the heart. On many occasions I've met average Filipinos who have done me kindly truly not expecting anything in return. Seems like we always read bad things about the Philippines in the news or whatever not the goodness that is so common.