Utang Na Loob

We Filipinos possess a beautiful tradition, a feeling of deep gratitude for a goodwill or favor--financially or moral support--which we received earlier. It is a tradition of reciprocity, and we call it "Utang Na Loob." It makes us  look forward to an opportunity to express our gratitude and return the favor.

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The Filipino Family

To have a loving and caring family is another goal of Filipinos. The family is where Filipinos first learn about values and good behavior.

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Expressions That Depict Filipino Spirituality

The Filipino  is by nature a religious and spiritual man. Let me enumerate the Filipino expressions that describe  the spirituality of the Filipino.

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Health is Wealth

A popular saying goes that when wealth is lost, nothing is lost. When health is lost, all is lost! When you are ill, you become a burden, not only to yourself but also to your family. Worse when you become a burden to society. 

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Our Filipino Religiosity

We Filipinos, as a general rule, are a religious lot. Our external religiosity, most of which hark back to our Catholic heritage of the Spanish colonial period of the 17th-18th centuries when our country was bajo las campanas (under the church bells).

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Filipino Character Traits

Given some handicaps and defects, and despite the burden of our poverty and history, we Filipinos have nevertheless many beautiful traits, among which are the following:

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