Cultural Values
Culture & Heritage
The “Pakikisama” (Getting Along) Culture: Its Benefits and Drawbacks
The Filipino value of “pakikisama” stands as one of the most fundamental aspects of Philippine social dynamics. Derived from the root word “sama” (to accompany or join), pakikisama roughly translates to “getting along” or “companionship” in English. According to social anthropologist F. Landa Jocano’s studies (1997), this cultural value represents more than mere social harmony; […]
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