Filipino Family Values

In the ToRo family, the well-being of each member is important in every major life decisons.

• intergenerational ties

• utang na loob

• bayanihan spirit

• family-centeredness

Tito Dingdong Dantes helped Pokwang with her college tuition. Upon her graduation, her tito asked..."mag-work ka sa ibang bansa para mas malaki yung mabigay mo sa amin every month."

• intergenerational ties

• utang na loob

• family gatherings

• religiosity

During Christmas, Araullo family organizes a grand reunion where the pinsans, titas and titos, lolos and lolas from all over the country gather to celebrate and create memories.

• family gatherings

• bayanihan spirit

• extended family

• family-centeredness

Caloy's family and his Uncle's family lives in the same roof. Every lunch, they are ordering for food. Every dinner, they have pizza and fries. Every weekend, they are having movie marathon. BUT, the expenses were shouldered by Caloy.

• family-centeredness

• extended family

• intergenerational ties

• utang na loob

Sprikitik often listens to his lolo's stories about the past, learning important lessons about their family history, ensuring that wisdom is passed down from one generation to the next.

• balikbayan culture

• family gatherings

• religiosity

• intergenerational ties

After working abroad, Uncle Balmond returned home, bringing pasalubong and sharing stories of his life overseas.

• bayanihan spirit

• family-centeredness

• balikbayan culture

• religiosity

Every Sunday, the entire Velasquez family attends mass together, followed by a shared meal, as their faith plays a central role in their family traditions.

• balikbayan culture

• religiosity

• family gatherings

• utang na loob

When the Paglicawan's family house needed repairs,neigbors and relatives voluntered to help rebuild it, showcasing the spirit of unity and collective effort in times of need.

• bayanihan spirit

• balikbayan culture

• intergenerational ties

• family centeredness