POSITIVE TRAITS

1. Hospitality - 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 examples of the hospitality that Filipinos show, not only to foreigners, but also to their fellow citizens:

2. Respect - 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

3. Strong Family Ties

4. Generosity and Helpfulness

5. Strong work ethic

6. Love and Caring

NEGATIVE TRAITS

• Fatalism: An attitude of "what goes around, comes around" or "come what may." We have a tendency to surrender our future to fate. We often accept bad news or circumstances without trying to stop or change them. This can sometimes be helpful in adversity, but it can also keep us from finding ways out of situations. Also, constantly expecting the worst can get pretty depressing.

• Crab mentality: This is prevalent in politics where people tend to push each other down to clear the way for their own gain. Politicians, especially, try their best to ruin each other, but this can also happen among regular people. I think it goes to the point of selfishness.