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1 kwi 2013 · Being family-centred, child-centric, having close ties, and a large family size (Medina, 2001; Miralao, 1994) are some basic elements of families in the Philippines.
When examining the significance of family in Filipino culture, family is essential to their identity and sense of belonging. This emphasis on family is a result of historical and social factors that have led to the prioritization of family values and intergenerational relationships.
This paper aims to look at the situation of Filipino families as it delves on how the Filipino families have changed from its traditional roots to the landscape that is the Filipino family is at today.
While no one single value is representative of the common family values of the Filipino, the distinct ones that seem shared by most are: family-centeredness, being child-centric, having close ties characterised by reciprocity, and large family size (Medina, 2001; Miralao, 1994).
Filipino family values of close family ties, solidarity, religiosity, respect, and affection for the aged have always been the reasons why the Filipino family is considered exemplary....
Roots of the Filipino Character - Free download as PDF File (.pdf), Text File (.txt) or read online for free. The document discusses factors that have shaped the Filipino character, including a strong family orientation, openness to others, and the influence of colonialism.
The family as a microcosm of the society can serve as the jump off point for the re-understanding of the family as a core Filipino value. Reflecting on the thoughts of Confucius on the parallelism between running a state and running a family is very instructive.
