What are the STRENGTH characteristics of FILIPINOS?

What are the Strengths of the Filipinos?

According to the study. these are the some common Strengths of the Filipino Character:

1. Pakikipagkapwa-tao. is demonstrated in the Filipinos' ability to empathize with the others in helping and being generous in time of needs as in pakikiramay; in extending mutual assistance as in bayanihan; and being hospitable not only to fellow Filipinos but especially to the foreigners by giving the best room or food.

As Filipinos, we are open to others, feel one with others,regard others with dignity, and respect them as fellow human beings.

Because of pakikipagkapwa-tao, Filipinos develop that sensitivity to the quality of smooth interpersonal relationship. If our relationship with others is satisfactory, we are secure and happy. Filipinos too, develop that closeness to one another.

2. Family Oriented. What is very evident in the filipinos is the closely-knit families that demonstrate their deep love for every memeber such as the spouse, children, parents, siblings, grandparents and other relatives. One's family is the source of personal identity, emotional and material support, and one's main commitment and responsibility.

Genuine concern for the family is manifested in the honor and respect given to the parents and elders, in the support and care extended to children and in the great sacrifices one endures for the welfare of the family. Filipinos, in general, do take care of their aging parents at home.

This family orientation makes every member develop a feeling of belongingness and sense of safety and security.

3.Joy and Humor. Being cheerful and fun-loving are some of the strengths of the filipinos in addressing life, like when we are up or down. This pleasant disposition of having a sense of humor such as laughing at ourselves and our mistakes is an important coping mechanism that adds to the filipino charm and keeps our spirit going.

This sense of joy and humor is observed in the Filipinos' love for socials, celebrations, fiestas and in serious public issues injecting political satire. Thus, Filipinos have the strong capacity to survive and are emotionally balanced.

4.Flexibility, Adaptability and Creativity. Very evident in us Filipinos is our great capacity to adjust and to adapt to circumstances and any eventualities that come our way.


We are also creative, imaginative, resourceful and have the ability to improvise and produce something from indigenous or any materials available as a source of income and entrepreneurship. Thus, trait also generates productivity innovations and survival for some.


The Filipino flexibility and adaptability are manifested in our kababayans who are seen in all parts of the world. We can go to any corner of the world and we will always see a Filipino.

5.Hard work and Industry. The Filipinos' desire to improve one's standard of living and to live a decent life matched with proper working conditions and motivations makes them work hard. This trait is very evident in Filipinos who would take the risk to work to abroad taking two to three jobs at a time. Again, the result is entrepreneurship and survival despite poverty for aothers.

6.Faith and Religiosity. Filipinos are pre-dominantly Christians if not Catholics. We have deep faith in God and are religious. These traits are very much seen in our daily life. An example of our deep faith in God is when bad luck comes our way, we easily understand and genuinely accept this reality in the context of God's will and plan.

Religiosity is also observed in daily life among the Filipinos. Before any activity takes place in school or any public gathering, it is always preceeded by prayers. We always thank God for our success and call upon Him for mercy or forgiveness.

Having this faith and bieng religious spell out optimism, courage, inner peace and the willingness to accept tragedy and death.

7. Ability to Survive. Filipinos are survivors and are resilient. We have the great capability to surpass all sad experiences and recover easily from difficult times. This is manifested in the Filipinos who bravely live through the harshest economic, physical, and social circumstances. Example of crises where Filipinos are survivors and surviving are the Mt. Pinatubo disaster, 1990 earthquake, typhoons , Asian financial crisis and many more. It is the prove thatfilipinos are Great Survivors.