Engaging with our own Filipino entrepreneurs can be a wellspring of inspiration and learning. Their journeys, replete with tales of overcoming challenges, innovating, and persisting against all odds, can serve as a beacon for those who want to chart their own paths.
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In Team Bayanihan, we promote the bayanihan spirit. It is an inspiring Filipino value that we witness often. And if we can bring this core value to our leadership and team-building programs, we can see progress. When I started facilitating team-building programs in 2007, I did what most
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To build a nation, we must start with the barangay, the smallest political unit. We need barangay leaders who have the same competence as those who lead municipalities and cities.
Pakikipagkapwa-tao is more than socializing, though it is a good start. It is beyond empathy since you are not only putting yourself in another person’s shoes. You recognize that the other person is a human being like you.
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Utang na loob is a Filipino cultural trait that may mean debt of gratitude and reciprocity. We keep to heart the good deeds we receive from someone, especially when we need help.
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Ningas Kugon is a pattern of behaviors demonstrated by people who work on a project or challenge with zest and enthusiasm but never get to finish what they started. After an enthusiastic beginning, they disappear upon reaching the first obstacle.
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Filipino values are cultural beliefs and assumptions about what is socially desirable, and therefore, there are expectations on how one must behave in certain situations. Filipino values are inherently positive, however, some values like utang na loob and pakikisama are often abused.
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Bayanihan is the glue that binds us together as a nation. It is the cure to tribalism and regionalism that separate us from each other. It is our pride.
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To develop a strong bayanihan culture, we must embed the practice of thinking as a nation and make helping each other a daily practice.
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You will find many examples of bayanihan today. To appreciate this Filipino culture of bayanihan beyond the “house-transfer definition,” we ought to give it
We grow to our best or worst with values. If we understand how our values work in our lives, we can decide what kind of values we must keep OR change.
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Bahala na is an expression of courage. We embrace uncertainties because we care about our future. Bahala na means let go and let God.
The attitude is not unique to Filipinos.
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When Filipinos practice malasakit good things happen. Communities thrive even in a crisis. Companies grow and succeed. Problems get solved and opportunities are found.
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Puno, siksik, liglig at umaapaw is the best expression of abundance in tagalog. Filipinos pray for “masaganang bagong taon“, an abundant New Year. Not because many people wallow in poverty, but because there is joy in abundance. Let’s talk about how we can bring this