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Roots of Filipino Humanism: (4) May Pag-asa

May Pag-asa– There is hope. Palaging may-pag-asa– Always hopeful.  Pag-asa ng bayan– Hope of the nation. May pag-asa pa para sa iyo– There’s hope for you yet. May Pagasa ba ko? Do I have hope? Pag-asa ang huling namamatay. Hope…

Roots of Filipino Humanism (3) “Maka-tao”

Maka-tao. Being people-oriented, emphasizing empathy, respect, and understanding for others… prioritizing the well-being of both individuals and the community. “Maka-tao” translates to “for people” or “with people” and carries with it the values of humanity, compassion, respect for the rights of…

Roots of Filipino Humanism (2) “Bayanihan”

The bayanihan spirit. It’s an age-old Filipino tradition of helping others without expecting anything in return, a core value of Filipino culture, a palpable sense of  community and cooperation, that is still alive today. The word bayanihan comes from the…

Roots of Filipino Humanism (1)”Kapwa”

“Kapwa is a recognition of a shared identity, an inner self, shared with others. This Filipino linguistic unity of the self and the other is unique and unlike in most modern languages. Why? Because implied in such inclusiveness is the…