Chapter 3

• Filipino character refers to the set of qualities, behaviors and values that are commonly associated with the people of the Philippines.
• hospitality filipinos are known for their warm and welcoming nature they go out of their way to make us feel at home and open offer food and drinks as a sign of hospitality
• Resilience filipino have demonstrated remarkable resilience in the face of numerous challenges including natural disaster economic difficulties and historical adversities they are known for their ability to bounce back and maintain positive outlook
• strong family values: family is at the core of filipino life, filipino have close-knit family and a deep sense of duty and responsibility toward their relatives many decisions are made with family well-being in mind
• sense of community: the concept of "bayanihan" exemplifies the importance of communal unity and helping one another in filipino culture neighbors and communities often come together to address common goals are problems
• respect for elders: filipinos hold a deep respect for their elders they seek advice and guidance from other family members and show difference through gestures like "pagmamano" (taking an elder hand and placing it on ones' forehead)
• religiosity: the philippine is predominantly roman catholic and religion plays a significant role in lives of many filipinos faith often provides moral guidance and the source of the strength during difficult times
• resourcefulness: filipinos are known for their ability to make the most out of limited resources they exhibit resourcefulness in finding solutions to various challenges
• sense of humor: filipinos often use humor as a coping mechanism in difficult situations live find joy and laughter in everyday life and interactions
• adaptability: filipino are adaptable and can thrive in diverse circumstances they are open to change and are quick to adjust to new situations
• strong sense of identity: despite a history of colonization and foreign influences filipino have maintained a strong sense of cultural identity and pride in their heritage