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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Everyday heroes are everywhere. But they are seldom recognized because they are still alive. Do we have to die to become a hero? I don’t think so.
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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False beliefs can sabotage our growth by creating misconceptions that hold us back. When we believe in something that isn’t true, we stop looking for real solutions and rely on ineffective ones. This keeps us stuck in the same place, unable to move forward. Today,
Filipino Time is the habit of being prompt and ahead of time. It is based on the Filipino value that promptness exceeds diligence (daig ng maagap ang masipag).
To help teachers become transformational teachers, we must understand why they resist change. One tool that we can use is an empathy map. You cannot help teachers improve unless you know where they are coming from. You cannot go to their schools and tell them