In the world, including human life, there

is a certain harmony or balance

between various things and circumstances.

The use of peaceful means, not force, to bring about political or social change.

“Batas ng Panunumbalik”, which states that a man is what he thinks about

Many cultures and religions place a high value on the idea that time is circular and that creation regenerates on a regular basis.

The portion of Filipino philosophy that addresses ethics is called

Proposed three approaches to Filipino philosophy

The father of Filipino Philosophy

“Non-violence is the greatest force at the disposal of mankind. It is mightier than the mightiest weapon of destruction devised by the ingenuity of man.”

THREE APPROACHES TO FILIPINO PHILOSOPHY

THREE DIMENSIONS OF FILIPINO THOUGHT

Giving more than you can and pride is taking less than you need.

This led to the rediscovery and recalibration of a way of thinking rooted in our local narrative

The primacy of interiority in the Filipino interpersonal flow.

This internal code tends to guide our moral conduct more so than any other legalistic sanction.

One's inner self, or, more specifically, to the internal dimension of a person's identity.

Compliance with standards, rules, or laws.

The habit of being prompt and ahead of time.

It is also important for Filipino culture and should not be necessarily necessarily considered negative.

This comes from the belief in gulong ng palad, which assures that life is a series of ups and downs

“I’m not late. I run on Filipino time.”

An expression of a fatalistic attitude towards life, or a determined one in a challenging situation where things are risky and uncertain.

Filipino attitude that expresses courage and faith in God

Schools must teach students with the ideas that are everlasting and the search for enduring truths are constant.

No single person can monopolize all the good qualities or all the bad ones

There is a unique ethic in the Filipino way of self-expression that emanates from the goodness within