Good Manners and Right Conduct

(Edukasyon sa Pagpapakatao)

Josephine Calisay-Bermudez

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Table of Contents

Module 1. Legal Basis of Good Manners and Right Conduct (GMRC)

Introduction 1
Learning Outcomes 1
Lesson 1. Revival of Good Manners and Right Conduct Act of 2017 1
Lesson 2. House Bill No. 6705 2
Lesson 3. House Bill No. 6705 History 3
Assessment Task 4
Summary 5
References 5

Module 2. Morality
Introduction 6
Learning Outcomes 6
Lesson 1. What is Morality? 6
Lesson 2. How Morals Are Established? 7
Lesson 3. Morals That Transcend Time and Culture 7
Assessment Task 8
Summary 8
References 8

Module 3. Teaching Children Good Etiquette and Manners

Introduction 9
Learning Outcomes 9
Lesson 1. Important Manners to Teach Your Child 10
Lesson 2. Manners Kids Often Lack 12
Lesson 3. What Parents Can Do to Improve Kids' Manners? 13
Assessment Task 14
Summary 14
References 15

Module 4. Filipino Moral Characteristics and Traits

Introduction 16
Learning Outcomes 16
Lesson 1. Hospitality 17
Lesson 2. Respect 17
Lesson 3. Strong Family Ties and Religions 17
Lesson 4. Generosity and Helpfulness 18
Lesson 5. Strong Work Ethics 18
Lesson 6. Love and Caring 18
Assessment Task 19
Summary 19
References 20

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Course Code: ED 100

Course Description: Anchored on the essential component of

personhood that deals with intra/interpersonal relationships which allow
harmony with oneself, with others and the environment, this course will
highlight the fundamental rules of good manners and appropriate conduct
or behavior of each learner which are necessary of the formation of
character that embraces the core values of maka-Diyos, Maka-Tao, Maka-
Bansa and Maka-kalikasan.

Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILO):

At the end of the course, students should be able to:

1. Demonstrate in-depth understanding of the concept of Good Manners

and Right Conduct (Edukasyon sa Pagpapakatao);
2. Employ the good characteristics of being good and moral; and
3. Support the importance of Good Manners and Right Conduct
(Edukasyon sa Pagpapakatao) as a subject.

Course Requirements:
▪ Assessment Tasks - 60%
▪ Major Exams - 40%
_________
Periodic Grade 100%

Final Grade = Total CS + Final Exam x 70% + 30% of the

Midterm

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MODULE 1
LEGAL BASIS OF GOOD MANNERS AND RIGHT
CONDUCT (GMRC)

Introduction

In the old curriculum of our basic education program, a subject entitled “Good
Manners and Right Conduct” or GMRC, is part of the regular basic education curriculum.
Subsequently, it was scrapped as a regular subject and integrated in Social Studies and
other related subjects.

The importance of character building and values integration in the curriculum is very
important. The educational sector must not just look at the mental development of a person
but just the same is the discipline of the character.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this module, students should be able to:

1. Identify the Revival of Good Manners and Right Conduct Act of 2017;
2. Describe content of House Bill No. 6705; and
3. Determine the History of House Bill No. 6705.

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Lesson 1. Revival of Good Manners and Right Conduct Act of
2017 (Llego, n.d.)

This bill seeks to revive GMRC and to include it as one of the separate subjects in
the revived K to 12 program in basic education.

The necessity for such revival stems from the observation that the youth of today has
a surplus age of role models for their behavior owing to the information explosion in this age
of the internet. Modernization in a globalized village almost always results to confusion in
the minds of our youth as the variety of influences make them vulnerable to the pervasive
effects of pop culture, which is not always admirable and worthy of emulation. In fact, there
is a detrimental side of pop culture which challenge the inculcation of the basic tenets of the
promotion and observance of respect for oneself, others, and our elders, as well as the
teaching of the values of patience, perseverance, industry, honesty and good faith in dealing
with other human beings.

Lesson 2. House Bill No. 6705 (Llego, n.d.)

HOUSE BILL NO. 6705

AN ACT TO REVIVE GOOD MANNERS AND RIGHT CONDUCT (GMRC) AS A

SEPARATE SUBJECT IN THE BASIC EDUCATION CURRICULUM

Introduced by Representative Salvador B. Belaro. Jr.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress

assembled:

SECTION I. Title. – This Act shall be known as the “Revival of Good Manners and Right
Conduct Act of 2017.”

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SECTION 2. Declaration of Policy. – It is the policy of the Stale to recognize the vital role of
the youth in nation-building and to promote and protect their physical, moral, spiritual,
intellectual, and social well-being. It shall inculcate in the youth patriotism and nationalism,
and encourage their involvement in public and civic affairs.
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SECTION 3. Inclusion as A Separate Subject in the Curriculum of Basic Education Good
Manners and Right Conduct (GMRC). – The Department of Education (DepEd) is herein
tasked to include as a separate subject in the curriculum of the present K to 12 program in
basic education Good Manners and Right Conduct (GMRC) which shall inculcate among our
students the basic tenets of the promotion and observance of respect for oneself others, and
our elders, as well as the teaching of the values of patience, perseverance, industry,
honesty and good faith in dealing with other human beings.

SECTION 4. Funding. – An initial budget of Twenty Million Pesos (P20.000.000.00) is

hereby allocated for this Act. The funds necessary to carry out the provision of this Act shall
be included in the Genera) Appropriation Act of the year following its enactment into law and
thereafter

SECTION 5. Implementing Rules. The Department of Education (DepEd), is hereby tasked

to jointly formulate the implementing rules and regulations of this Act.

SECTION 6. Separability Clause —If any provision of this Act is held invalid, the other
provisions not affected shall remain in full force and effect.

SECTION. 7. Repealing Clause. — All laws, decrees or rules inconsistent with this Act are
hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

SECTION. 8 Effectivity. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after the completion of
its publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation

Approved.

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Lesson 3. House Bill No. 6705 History (Llego, n.d.)

FULL TITLE: AN ACT TO REVIVE GOOD MANNERS AND RIGHT CONDUCT (GMRC) AS
A SEPARATE SUBJECT IN THE BASIC EDUCATION CURRICULUM

PRINCIPAL AUTHOR/S: BELARO, SALVADOR JR. B.

DATE FILED: 2017-11-22

SIGNIFICANCE: NATIONAL

CO-AUTHORS (Journal Entries): 1. Bravo (M.) (000 2018-01-30)

2. Sy-Alvarado (000 2017-12-11)

ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE COMMITTEE ON RULES: REFERRAL TO THE COMMITTEE

ON BASIC EDUCATION AND CULTURE ON 2017-11-28

Assessment Task

Research other legal basis about Good Manners and Right Conduct (GMRC). Attached
in your research materials is your reflective essay about the importance of the subject Good
Manners and Right Conduct (Edukasyon sa Pagpapakatao) to Filipino learners nowadays.

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Summary

This Act shall be known as the “Revival of Good Manners and Right Conduct Act of
2017.” It is the policy of the State to recognize the vital role of the youth in nation-building
and to promote and protect their physical, moral, spiritual, intellectual, and social well-being.
It shall inculcate in the youth patriotism and nationalism, and encourage their involvement in
public and civic affairs.

Reference

Llego, M.A. (n.d.). House Bill Seeks to Revive Good Manners and Right Conduct (GMRC)
as a Separate Subject in the Basic Education Curriculum. https://www.teacherph.com/good-
manners-right-conduct-gmrc

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MODULE 2
MORALITY

Introduction

Morality refers to the set of standards that enable people to live cooperatively in
groups. It's what societies determine to be “right” and “acceptable.” Sometimes, acting in a
moral manner means individuals must sacrifice their own short-term interests to benefit
society.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this module, students should be able to:

1. Define morality;
2. Describe how morality is established; and
3. Support the importance of morals that transcend time and culture.

Lesson 1. What is Morality? (Very Well Mind, 2020)

Morality refers to the set of standards that enable people to live cooperatively in
groups. It’s what societies determine to be “right” and “acceptable.”

Sometimes, acting in a moral manner means individuals must sacrifice their own
short-term interests to benefit society. Individuals who go against these standards may be
considered immoral.

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Lesson 2. How Morals Are Established? (Very Well Mind, 2020)

Morality isn’t fixed. What’s considered acceptable in your culture might not be
acceptable in another culture. Geographical regions, religion, family, and life experiences all
influence morals.

Scholars don’t agree on exactly how morals are developed. However, there are
several theories that have gained attention over the years:

• Freud’s morality and the superego: Sigmund Freud suggested moral development
occurred as a person’s ability to set aside their selfish needs were replaced by the
values of important socializing agents (such as a person’s parents).
• Piaget’s theory of moral development: Jean Piaget focused on the social-cognitive
and social-emotional perspective of development. Piaget theorized that moral
development unfolds over time, in certain stages as children learn to adopt certain
moral behaviors for their own sake—rather than just abide by moral codes because
they don’t want to get into trouble.
• B.F. Skinner’s behavioral theory: B.F. Skinner focused on the power of external
forces that shaped an individual’s development. For example, a child who receives
praise for being kind may treat someone with kindness again out of a desire to
receive more positive attention in the future.
• Kohlberg’s moral reasoning: Lawrence Kohlberg proposed six stages of moral
development that went beyond Piaget’s theory. Through a series of questions,
Kohlberg proposed that an adult’s stage of reasoning could be identified.

Lesson 3. Morals That Transcend Time and Culture (Very Well

Mind, 2020)

Most morals aren’t fixed. They usually shift and change over time.

Ideas about whether certain behaviors are moral—such as engaging in pre-marital

sex, entering into same-sex relationships, and using cannabis—have shifted over time.

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While the bulk of the population once viewed these behaviors as “wrong,” the vast majority
of the population now finds these activities to be “acceptable.”

In some regions, cultures, and religions, using contraception is considered immoral.

In other parts of the world, some people consider contraception the moral thing to do, as it
reduces unplanned pregnancy, manages the population, and reduces the risk of STDs.

Some morals seem to transcend across the globe and across time, however.
Researchers have discovered that these seven morals seem somewhat universal:

• Be brave • Love your family

• Be fair • Return favors
• Defer to authority • Respect others’ property
• Help your group

Assessment Task

Capture your own picture or photography that shows the impact and importance of
morality.

Summary

Morality refers to the set of standards that enable people to live cooperatively in
groups. It’s what societies determine to be “right” and “acceptable.”

Morality isn’t fixed. What’s considered acceptable in your culture might not be
acceptable in another culture. Geographical regions, religion, family, and life experiences all
influence morals.

Reference

Very Well Mind. (2020 November 2). What is Morality. https://www.verywellmind.com/what-

is-morality

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MODULE 3
TEACHING CHILDREN GOOD ETIQUETTE
AND MANNERS

Introduction

In today’s fast-paced, technology-driven society, teaching children manners is

something that is more crucial than ever. One of the most important jobs we have as
parents and teachers is to help our children develop social skills, show them how to interact
in a polite manner with people, and teach them to treat others with respect.

Whether the occasion is a holiday gathering, a family meal, or a simple trip to the
grocery store, parents and teachers can use these social opportunities to instill good
manners in their children that will become a habitual part of their lives into adolescence and
beyond. Here are some great ways parents can teach their children good manners.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this module, students should be able to:

1. Identify the important manners to teach a child;

2. Enumerate the manners kids often lack; and
3. Support the important ways that parents and teachers can do to improve kids'
manners.

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Lesson 1. Important Manners to Teach Your Child (Very Well
Family, 2020)
These are a few manners all kids should know.

• Teach them to say “Please” and “Thank you”: This, of course, is one of the cardinal
foundations of good manners. As kids get older, parents can encourage them to
write thank you notes, preferably with pen and paper. It goes without saying that kids
should learn how to say thank you for gifts that they receive; but they should also be
taught to say thank you to people who assist or serve them, such as waiters in
restaurants, and even their mom and dad when they do something for them in the
course of their daily routines.
• Practice greeting people properly: Showing your child how to greet people properly is
one of the most important skills you can teach him, says Rossi. Teach your child to
look people in the eye, face them directly, and shake their hand when meeting them.
A great way to practice these skills is by going over them with your child while role-
playing.
• Encourage your child to use “Mr.” or “Ms.”: It may sound old-fashioned, but using a
title and last name is really the most well-mannered way for a child to address or
refer to someone, says Rossi.
• Go over how they should answer the telephone: When answering the telephone,
teach your child to say, “May I tell my mother who is calling, please?” instead of
saying “Who is this?” says Rossi. And for safety’s sake, tell your child not to say your
family’s name when answering the phone (as in, “Smith residence”). Also, remind
your child to never scream across the house for you but to walk over to you and tell
you that you have a phone call. If you are unavailable, teach your child to say
something like, “She’s not available. May I take a message, please?” And tell your
child to take down the information, repeat it back to the caller, and ask the caller how
her name is spelled.
• Emphasize cell phone etiquette: If your child has a cell phone, be sure you convey
the message that it will not be brought to the table. (In fact, you may want to consider
banning all electronics at the table and turning off the TV so that you can focus on

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each other and the dinner conversation.) Rossi suggests having your child place her
cell phone in a basket when she walks in the door.
• Remind your child to speak to people in a way he wants to be spoken to: That
means not using use rude remarks such as “Shut up,” or speaking in an unfriendly
tone of voice, even when disagreeing with someone.
• Get your child into the habit of waiting for her turn to speak: This is one a lot of
children, especially younger kids, have trouble with. That’s because often, kids want
to express their thoughts as soon as something occurs to them. Children are also
naturally self-centered and may need reminders to wait until someone has finished
speaking before interrupting. To help kids learn this habit, parents can try using a
visual reminder, such as a stuffed animal or a talking stick. Simply have everyone
talk only when it’s their turn to hold the talking stick to teach kids how to wait for their
turn to speak.
• Emphasize the importance of being gracious when competing: Teach your child not
to gloat when winning and to cheer others on when he is losing. Good sportsmanship
will be an important skill for children to have later in life when they need to work with
others on projects and other endeavors at home and at work.
• Teach your child good playdate manners: Remind your child to follow the rules of her
friend’s house when on a play date, and to always clean up after herself before
leaving. Be sure your child always greets the host or hostess, never puts her feet on
the furniture, and waits until the host eats first at snack time. Also, stress the
importance of using a “library voice” inside the house. If your child is hosting the
playdate, be sure that she puts her friend first, by, say giving her the best seat and
serving her first, says Rossi.
• Instill good table manners in your child: No matter whether it’s a big holiday meal
with family or an ordinary dinner during the week, your child should have a good
handle on basic table manners. Basic good manners such as not chewing with one’s
mouth full or waiting to eat until everyone has been served can be followed by even
the youngest of grade-schoolers. And as children become older, they can help set
and clear the table and carry on a pleasant dinner conversation.

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Lesson 2. Manners Kids Often Lacks (Very Well Family, 2020)

Given that we see bad behavior everywhere around us, what can we do as parents to
make sure that our children adopt good manners and treat others with courtesy and
respect? Here are some manners many kids today are lacking (along with the skills that are
related to them) and what parents can do to instill them in their children.
• Engaging with the person next to them instead of staring at a screen: This behavior
is so common among adults and children alike that there's a term for it: phubbing, or
phone snubbing. Kids today are often using tech media devices, and keep right on
using them when they are with friends or grownups.
• Greeting people properly/having a conversation: Many children today do not practice
basic good manners when meeting or speaking with others. Good etiquette means
looking the other person in the eye when saying hello and speaking to them, listening
to what they are saying, responding to questions, and waiting your turn to speak—
skills that many children are sorely lacking today.
• Saying “thank you” and “please”: It’s a sad fact that many children today are
shockingly rude when out in a restaurant or other setting where someone serves
them or helps them. Even kids as young as age 3 and 4 should be routinely
reminded to say thanks, but it's all too common to see kids of all ages—including
older kids who shouldn't need reminders—lack these basic manners.
• Opening doors/holding doors for other people: Does your child see someone
struggling with a stroller and bags and notice that she may need help opening a
door? Would he observe an elderly person struggling with a big bag and ask if she
needs help? If the answer is no, it's time to redirect your child's thinking.
• Writing thank you cards: This is something that has become much less common
since we all started using email and texting. And while sending an email or text to
express gratitude is good, actually sitting down to write a physical note to express
gratitude for a gift or a favor is even better.

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Lesson 3. What Parents and Teachers Can Do to Improve
Kids' Manners? (Very Well Family, 2020)

Here are some ways you can guide your child toward good etiquette to alleviate
these specific manners they're lacking.

• Have dinner conversations: Not only are regular family dinners important for kids’
health and development (they’ve been linked to reduced risk of obesity, healthier
eating habits, improved social and emotional skills, better school performance, and
more), they can be excellent opportunities to have kids practice how they should
speak to others and how to have a conversation (listen, wait for a turn to speak,
disagree respectfully, etc.).
• Have kids regularly say “thank you” and “please": Whether at home or in a
restaurant, get your kids into the habit of saying thanks when someone serves them
food, helps them with something, gives them a present, or does something else for
them. Teach your child to always be respectful to waiters and waitresses, taxi
drivers, and anyone else who serves them.
• Have them write thank you cards: A proper thank you card will express why your
child appreciates a certain gift or favor, and include some acknowledgment about the
specific gift.
• Turn off the TV: Pundits talking over each other and hurling insults are common on
news programs, not to mention the “sassy” attitude you often see on many kids’
shows. Reducing screen time is a great idea in general; research shows that cutting
back screen time improves kids' health, grades, and behavior, among other benefits.
• Show them how to write polite emails and texts: Your child will communicate via
email more frequently as she gets older. Go over some basics with your child, such
as how to greet someone in an email, how to write in a clear and polite tone, and
how to sign off at the end of the email (with “Sincerely,” or “Yours Truly,” or “Best,”).
If you have allowed your older school-age child to have access to social media, be
sure he never posts rude comments.

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• Work on ways to limit cell phone use and other electronic devices: There are benefits
to limiting screens that go beyond building better manners.
• Teach her the importance of empathy: Get your child into the habit of noticing those
who might be in need (someone struggling with a door or a heavy bag, for instance).
Teach her to think beyond her own needs and think about how she can assist
someone who might need a helping hand.
• Set a good example: Your child will, of course, learn by watching you, so really take
a good look at your own behavior. Do you say thanks when someone does
something for you? Do you speak respectfully to your children and to others around
you? Do you treat family, friends, and even strangers with courtesy and respect?
Evaluate your own manners and conduct and make adjustments if necessary so that
your child can use you as a role model to follow as he learns how to properly interact
with people.

Assessment Task

Conduct an interview to a mother about teaching children good etiquette and

manners. Take note the take away and important tips according to mother’s answer.

Summary

One of the most important jobs we have as parents and teachers is to help our
children develop social skills, show them how to interact in a polite manner with people, and
teach them to treat others with respect.

Whether the occasion is a holiday gathering, a family meal, or a simple trip to the
grocery store, parents and teachers can use these social opportunities to instill good 15

manners in their children that will become a habitual part of their lives into adolescence and
beyond. Here are some great ways parents can teach their children good manners.

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Reference

Very Wel lFamily (2020). Teaching Children Manners.

https://www.verywellfamily.com/teaching-children-manners-620111

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MODULE 4
FILIPINO MORAL CHARACTERISTICS
AND TRAITS

Introduction

Every country has its differing values and stereotypes, and the Philippines is no
exception. We Filipinos firmly believe that our country has the best values in the world.
Although we have been colonized by several countries, many core values from our
ancestors remained intact and are still honored to this day. Filipinos are not perfect, but we
have great characteristics and qualities each one of us should be proud of.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this module, students should be able to:

1. Identify the important manners to teach a child;

2. Enumerate the manners kids often lack; and
3. Support the important ways that parents can do to improve kids' manners.

Lesson 1. Hospitality (Owlcation, 2020)

This is one of the most popular qualities of Filipinos. Foreigners who have gone to
the Philippines find themselves falling in love with the warm hospitality they are shown. It's a
different kind of value system, which has existed for thousands of years. Here are some

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examples of the hospitality that Filipinos show, not only to foreigners, but also to their fellow
citizens.
When a person visits a friend's house, the host greets him or her with a very warm
welcome. The host will immediately let their visitor sit down and will prepare a meal or a
snack plus drinks for the visitor. The host will insist that the friend not leave the house with
an empty stomach. A host will always make sure you had a great time visiting them.
People offer their guest room to visitors if they're going to spend the night. Meals
offered to guests are very special. A host always finds a way to prepare great tasting food
that her visitor wants to eat.

Lesson 2. Respect (Owlcation, 2020)

This is often observed—not just by younger people—but also by people of all ages.
• Children respect elders by saying "po" and "opo," which mean "yes," when
answering their elders.
• Children or young adults also show respect by putting their elders' hands on their
foreheads.
• Filipinos also show respect at work by making a bow to their employers.

Lesson 3. Strong Family Ties and Religions (Owlcation, 2020)

Filipinos value their families so much that they tend to keep families intact through
the generations.

• Families go to church and pray together because their religion is important and
creates a strong bond, marking God as the center of their lives.
• Families make sure to have quality time together especially after a day's work. Just
watching television or eating a family meal will be valued and prioritized in
everybody's schedules.

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Lesson 4. Generosity and Helpfulness (Owlcation, 2020)

Filipinos are generous people. Even when we have very little, we always share with
those around us.

• During special occasions such as birthdays or "fiestas" —parties when people from
other places visit your home to celebrate with you—there are lots of foods specially
prepared for everyone! Friends, family, friends of friends, and even strangers can
gather and they are always willing to share food and help out.
• When a neighbor is in trouble, Filipinos are always ready to help them.

Lesson 5. Strong Work Ethic (Owlcation, 2020)

Filipinos are hardworking people to the point that we are willing to work almost the
whole day just to feed our families. That's how Filipinos are.

• One example of a hardworking person is a farmer. They earn so little but they
still work very hard for not much compensation.
• Filipinos always find creative ways to earn a living, like creating a small
business from their home where they sell foods or other items for the
convenience of their neighbors.
• Filipino farmers work hard for very little money.

Lesson 6. Love and Caring (Owlcation, 2020)

Filipinos are the sweetest and most loving people in the world. I'm not just saying this
because I'm a Filipino; if you know us well, you will soon figure this out.

• Men are so sweet and romantic when it comes to love. They will send their beloved
flowers, bring her to a very romantic place, text her sweet quotes, and tell often how
special she is to them.

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• Filipino women are also romantic and very caring, which often makes foreigners
want to marry them. Women tend to prepare dinner before their husband comes
home. They are loving, and value the relationship, always staying faithful to their
husbands. They love deeply and sincerely.

Assessment Task

Research other Filipino moral traits and characteristics. Attached in your research
materials is your reflective essay about the importance of Filipino moral traits and
characteristics of Filipino learners nowadays.

Summary

Every country has its differing values and stereotypes, and the Philippines is no
exception. We Filipinos firmly believe that our country has the best values in the world. The
following are the example of Filipino moral traits and characteristics:

• Hospitality
• Respect
• Strong Family Ties and Religions
• Generosity and Helpfulness
• Strong Work Ethics
• Love and Caring

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Reference

Owlcavation (2020). Filipino Traits and Characteristics. https://owlcation.com/social-

sciences/Filipino-Traits-and-Characteristics

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