Concept Of Filipino Identity

Introduction:
Understanding own self is an abstract. A lot of theories and concepts popped up; familiar names became well-known because of their studies related to the topic.
From Hall (2004), the self is divided into 3 dimensions. First dimension, bodily. In this dimension the self is locked in bodies and formed by whatever the body needs. Second dimension, relational. The self in this dimension has a relation with the society; whatever kind of relationship we have with the society defines the self. Last dimension, reflective. On this dimension the self manages its own realization, creates its own identity based on its attitude and beliefs, and the director of its own actions.
In the year 1968, Descartes believed that “the life of man is

With that this paper answers the question “Who is a Filipino?”
In this paper, the author also combines the philosophical concepts [three dimensions of the self and a Rene Descartes saying] to the Filipino identity. Lastly, it demonstrates how Filipinos nagkamali, natuto, and bumabangon from their

Building a Filipino identity implies disposing the weaknesses and developing the strengths. Filipinos are interested in others and feel one with others. They respect others with poise and regard and manage them as kindred people. Filipinos have a chipper and carefree way to deal with life and its good and bad times. Filipinos have an extraordinary ability to change and to adjust to conditions and to the encompassing condition, both physical and social. They are innovative, clever, capable of learning, and ready to ad lib and make utilization of whatever is within reach keeping in mind the end goal to make and deliver. Filipinos have the limit with regards to diligent work, given legitimate conditions. The want to raise one's way of life and to have the basics of an “ok” life for one's family, joined with the correct open doors and motivators, empower the Filipino to work hard. Filipinos have a profound confidence in God. Inborn religiosity empowers us to understand and truly acknowledge reality with regards to God's will and plan. Filipinos have a capacity to survive which is showed in our ability for perseverance in spite of troublesome circumstances, and in our capacity to get by on so little. Filipinos have a veritable and profound love for the family, which incorporates not just the friends, guardians, and kin, yet additionally grandparents, close relatives, uncles, cousins, godparents, and other stylized relatives. To the Filipino, one's family is the wellspring