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Philippine Culture 2015

Learning Module Euthenics 2 Philippine Culture The course surveys Philippine culture in general and focuses on the Filipino value system. Topics include interpersonal relations, identity, behavior and personality.

Objectives At the end of the lesson, you should be able to: 1. Develop and improved well being by going back to the roots of your identity as a Filipino 2. Learn how the culture and tradition of the Philippines impacted the way you respond 3. Revisit the importance of culture and tradition and value system of the Filipinos

Teaching Strategies/Learning Activities Lecture Class Discussion Video Presentation

Resources/Materials Books Journal Articles Internet Sources

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Philippine Culture 2015 Learning Concept

EUTHENICS  A science that deals with the development of human well-being by improvement of living conditions  Is the study of improvement of human functioning and well-being by improvement of living conditions

The Philippines & its Society  An archipelago consist of 7,107 islands divided into 3 large island groups: ◦

Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao

 The natives are FILIPINOS

 The main speaking language is FILIPINO (or TAGALOG) and 120-175 dialects  The Philippines is a combined society, both Singular and Plural in form. Singular as one nation, but it is plural in that it is fragmented geographically and culturally. Filipino Cultural Perspective 1. Traditional Concept - The Filipino culture was developed due to the conglomeration of the physical, intellectual, moral and spiritual aspects

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Philippine Culture 2015 2. Nationalistic View - The Filipino culture was regarded as the summation of the needs of the people, expression of their values, thoughts and emotions, and the depiction of their historic struggles 3. Cultural Dualism - The Philippines is a transitional society dominated on one side by the traditional culture and on the other side by the modern culture Filipino Culture: Belief System  Filipinos are believers of Religion  They believe so much on Supernatural Powers  Success is considered a blessing from God (Bathala)  Hospitality is a great practice Filipino Culture: Value System  Culture and Tradition is very important  Values HONOR (Karangalan)  Close Family and Social relationships  Engaged in mutual cooperation (Bayanihan)  Friendly, warm and simple  Filipino women (Filipina) are regarded and respected Custom and Tradition  Mano Po – greet or say goodbye to their elders. It is a way of giving respect to the elders and I believe that is also a way of receiving blessing to the elders.  Harana – (Serenade) is one of the most popular forms of courtship to show that a man is very serious with his intentions to a woman.  Kasal – (marriage) is a sacred union of man and women after a period of courtship and engagement.  Tuli– (circumcision) is considered to be rite of passage for Filipino boys

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Philippine Culture 2015  Through good times and bad times, the FIESTA must go on. Each city and barrio has at least one local festival of its own, usually on the feast of its patron saint  Kamayan – eating with bare hands Ethno-linguistic groups & Sub-cultures 1. 2. 3. 4.

Tagalog – from the main city (Manila) to the neighboring countryside largest ethic and most dominant group Bisaya – mosly in the Central Visayas to some parts of Mindanao Second largest group Ilocano – didn’t mixed very well with other tribes They are widely spread in Northern Luzon Known for their industry and austere frugality (kuripot) Hiligaynon or Ilonggo – soft-spoken people from Western Visayas to Central Mindanao 5. Bikolano – very strong and unified group, very idealistic and liberal - Famous for their spicy cuisine 6. Maguindanao 7. Cuyunon 8. Tausug 9. Waray 10. Maranao 11. Kapampangan 12. Pangasinan Philippine National Symbols

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Philippine Culture 2015

Filipino National Heroes 1. Jose Rizal – (1861-1896) The Philippines' national hero. Born in Calamba, Laguna, on June 19, 1861. Published his masterpieceNoli Me Tangere in Berlin(Germany) in 1887 and his second novel El Filibusterismo in Ghent(Belgium) in 1891. His two novels stirred the conscience of his people. He contributed various literary works to La Solidaridad. For his leadership in the reform movement and for his incendiary novels, Rizal was arrested and later killed by musketry in Bagumbayan, Manila, on December 30, 1896. His execution was the last straw for other Filipinos who called for a bloody revolution against Spain.

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Philippine Culture 2015 2. Emilio Aguinaldo (1899-1964) He officially proclaimed the Philippine independence in Malolos, Bulacan, on January 23, 1899, with him as the first president. It was the first republic in Asia. Born in Kawit, Cavite, on March 22, 1869. Died at the Veterans Memorial Hospital, Quezon City, on February 6, 1964. 3. Andres Bonifacio – (1863-1897)He founded the secret society, Katipunan, on July 7, 1892, to fight Spain. He was also president of the Tagalog republic from August 24, 1896 to May 10, 1897. Born in Tondo, Manila, on November 30, 1863. He grew up in the slums and never knew the benefits of a prosperous life. He married Gregoria de Jesus in 1892. He was killed on May 10, 1897, near Mount Buntis, Maragondon, Cavite. 4. Francisco Baltazar (Balagtas) (1788-1862) More popularly known as Balagtas, he is considered the prince of Tagalog poets. Born in Panginay, Bigaa, Bulacan, on April 2, 1788. He wroteFlorante at Laura, a masterpiece of local versification, upholding moral and social values; it served as the basic foundation of the Philippine literature. Died in Orion, Bataan, on February 20, 1862. 5. Gregorio Del Pilar - (1875-1899) Hero of Tirad Pass. Born on November 14, 1875, in Bulacan, Bulacan. Died on December 2, 1899, in the battle of Tirad Pass, to enable Aguinaldo to escape from the Americans. One of the youngest and bravest generals ever produced by the Philippines. 6. General Antonio Luna (1866-1899) The greates general of the revolution. Younger brother of juan Luna, the famous painter. Editor o La Independencia, whose first issue came out on September 3, 1898. Born in Binon, Manila, on October 29, 1866. He was one of the propagandists in Spain who were working for piliticalreforms in the Philippines. He contributed articles to La Solidaridad. He assassinated in Cabanatuan City, on June 5, 2899. 7. Apolinario Mabini (1864-1903) Sublime paralytic and the brain of the revolution. Born in Talaga, Tanauan, Batangas, on June 22, 1864. He joined La Liga Filipina in 1892 and Aguinaldo's revolutionary government from June 1898 to May 1899. He was captured by the American forces in December 1899 and deported to Guam in January 1901. He died in Manila on May 13, 1903. 8. Lapu-Lapu (c. 16th century) Chief of Mactan who led the first successful Filipino armed resistance against Spanish aggression. He fought and killed Magellan in a battle in Mactan, on April 27, 1521. 9. Melchora Aquino (1812-1919)B etter known as Tandang Sora. Born in Banlat, Kalookan City, on January 6, 1812. She helped the Katipuneros under the leadership of Andres Bonifacio by providing them food, shelter, and other material goods. She is recognized as the Grand Woman of the revolution and the Mother of Balintawak. She died on March 12, 1919.

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Philippine Culture 2015 Famous Filipino Cuisine

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