Davao Wisdom Academy

Senior High School Unit

F. Torres St. Davao City

Name: _____________________________________ Year & Section: ____________

ACTIVITY #7
Institute of Philippine Culture’s study on Philippine Values

A. Fill in the blanks. Choose the letter of the correct answer.

a. amor proprio b. values c. abuloy d. reciprocity e. euphemism

1. Culturally-defined standards imposed by society to evaluate desirability, goodness, and

beauty
2. Refers to being respectful or in a polite manner of presenting a serious subject or an unkind
opinion or request
3. It refers to a situation when Filipinos ensure that every favor or request received or asked
must be returned
4. A special defense against severe interpersonal unpleasantness which is manifested by being
sensitive to personal insult
5. An example of quasi- contractual reciprocity where an individual gives money to the family
of the deceased person.

B. Essay. Answer the following questions.(5 points each)

1. How is the smooth interpersonal relations or SIR acquired and preserved in Philippine society?

2. How will you explain the concept of Filipino reciprocity?

C. Assignment

Write an argumentative essay that will explain the importance of the Filipino social interpersonal values
to our culture and the positive and negative implications of these values to our country’s development.