The Bad Traits of the Filipinos

Here are some of the bad traits that we Filipinos usually have.
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1. Filipinos are prone to gambling and betting.
2. Filipinos believe in fatalism.
3. Extravagance. They love to indulge in luxuries even they cannot afford these.
4. Ningas Kogon – Lack of perseverance.
5. Mañana Habit – putting aside the work which can be done right away and doing it in the following day
6. Filipinos are regionalistic
7. Filipinos have colonial mentality

Strengths of the Filipino Character

The following was taken from a Senate report which has conducted by academician in the social science, medical sciences and humanities. This is the list that will describe the best character and strength of Filipinos.

Strengths of Filipinos

1. Pakikipagkapwa-Tao

Filipinos are people who really value the meaning of relationship, they are open to others, feel one with others and sensitive to others feeling. Pakikiramay, pakikiramdam, pagtitiwala, utang na loob, at pakikisama are under this strength.

2. Family Orientation (Pagpapahalaga sa Pamilya)

Filipinos are known for a close family relationship, they posses a genuine and deep love for their families which include not only their parents but also their siblings, and other relatives. Filipinos have a strong belief in “Blood is thicker than water”.

3. Joy and Humor (Kagalakan at Pagpapatawa)

Filipinos have a pleasant disposition, they can afford to laugh at their own mistakes and can make jokes about their good and bad fortune.