Attitude
Filipino workers are considered to be at par best if not the best compared with other workers in the world. They are resourceful, resilient, persistent and consistent. They are persevering and will do what it takes just to earn a decent income for their respective family back home. Most of them speak English very well, and can work under pressure and in a team. Below are the attributes of Filipinos on their own language which is Filipino and why they excel in adapting to their environment and at the same time whip up satisfactory outcomes. Their are also some of not so good attitudes, but still Filipinos are very good in dealing with other people overall.
THE WORK VALUES OF FILIPINO WORKERS
"PAKIKISAMA" – "mabuti na yung nakikisama" which means doing something good for others.
"PAKIKITUNGO" – ability of Filipinos to deal with anybody with warmth and enthusiasm.
"PAMPALUBAG – LOOB" - fond of bargaining ('tawad or dagdag").
"SALITANG PAG – IWAS" – hide the truth.
"GAYA – GAYA", "HAWA – HAWA" – pare-pareho na lang tayo – “All For One,
One For All" or other meaning is copycat.
"UTANG NA LOOB" – something has done something good to somebody.
Return the favor.
"BAYANIHAN" – ready to extend helping hands to those in need.
"PAMAMAGITAN" – in every argument, somebody has to act as mediator.
"FIESTA GRANDE" – we tend to resort to borrowing just to be able to create the impression that the family can afford.
"HIYA" – shyness can hamper learning from speaking up.
"KAPANGYARIHAN" – people with power tend to dominate others and abuse their authority by taking advantage of the weakness of others.
"PATRIOTISM" – responsibility to maintain loyal and respect of the people.
"PAGSASABUKAS" – Time is gold. Time spent will never come back. Do today what you can do tomorrow might be too late.
"NINGAS-COGON" – enthusiasm is high at the early stage work . It accelerates and after it has reached the climax when there is no more excitement and challenge in the job the
THE WORK VALUES OF FILIPINO WORKERS
"PAKIKISAMA" – "mabuti na yung nakikisama" which means doing something good for others.
"PAKIKITUNGO" – ability of Filipinos to deal with anybody with warmth and enthusiasm.
"PAMPALUBAG – LOOB" - fond of bargaining ('tawad or dagdag").
"SALITANG PAG – IWAS" – hide the truth.
"GAYA – GAYA", "HAWA – HAWA" – pare-pareho na lang tayo – “All For One,
One For All" or other meaning is copycat.
"UTANG NA LOOB" – something has done something good to somebody.
Return the favor.
"BAYANIHAN" – ready to extend helping hands to those in need.
"PAMAMAGITAN" – in every argument, somebody has to act as mediator.
"FIESTA GRANDE" – we tend to resort to borrowing just to be able to create the impression that the family can afford.
"HIYA" – shyness can hamper learning from speaking up.
"KAPANGYARIHAN" – people with power tend to dominate others and abuse their authority by taking advantage of the weakness of others.
"PATRIOTISM" – responsibility to maintain loyal and respect of the people.
"PAGSASABUKAS" – Time is gold. Time spent will never come back. Do today what you can do tomorrow might be too late.
"NINGAS-COGON" – enthusiasm is high at the early stage work . It accelerates and after it has reached the climax when there is no more excitement and challenge in the job the