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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.
Filipino Cultural Beliefs and Values: How They Shape Our Behavior Read More »
When I enter a Filipino home, I often hear the same words: “Tuloy po kayo! Kain na!” It doesn’t matter if I am a close friend or a stranger. The welcome feels the same. A chair is pulled out, food is offered, and in a
Hospitality with Heart: What Filipinos Teach Us About Belonging Read More »
Daig ng maagap ang masipag means that proactive individuals, or those who work ahead of time, are better than those who work hard.
Daig ng Maagap ang Masipag: Be A Proactive Hard Worker Read More »
“Bahala na” often gets mistaken as fatalism—and when leaders live that way, planning weakens, accountability slips, and problems repeat. In this article, Jef Menguin reframes bahala na as courage and faith in action, not “bahala na si Batman” resignation. Practice the braver meaning and share it at work so your team faces uncertainty with calm action, not surrender.
Bahala na: When Filipinos Do the Unreasonable to Succeed Read More »