Filipino Culture
Understanding Filipino Work Culture
The values, communication styles, and cultural strengths that make Filipino professionals exceptional team members — and how to lead them well.
Five Fun Facts About the Philippines
Five fun facts about the Philippines: iconic Jeepneys, the street-food adventure of balut, a former airport in Makati’s heart, the world’s texting capital, and a Christmas season that starts in September.
Part 6. The Filipino Way: Hospitable
Part six of the Filipino-culture series explores hospitality — the warmth shown to guests at home and the ‘malasakit’ (deep concern for others) that Filipinos bring to the workplace.
Part 4. The Filipino Way: Team-Oriented
Part four of the Filipino-culture series explores being team-oriented — the trait of “Pakikisama” — and how Ascendia keeps a 100% remote team connected through check-ins and regular events.
Part 5. The Filipino Way: Respect
Part five of the Filipino-culture series explores respect — from the “mano po” gesture and warmth toward guests at home to the linguistic markers and esteem shown in the workplace.
Part 3. The Filipino Way: Positive Can-Do Attitude
Part three of the Filipino-culture series highlights the positive can-do attitude captured by the word “Diskarte” — resourcefulness, initiative, and accountability that get things done.
Part 2. The Filipino Way: Determination
Part two of the Filipino-culture series explores determination — the strong work ethic and grit, exemplified by figures like Henry Sy and Manny Pacquiao, that Australian employers prize.
Part 1. The Filipino Way: Resiliency
The opening piece in Ascendia’s Filipino-culture series explores resiliency — forged through the country’s annual wet season and calamities — and how a work-from-home model and business continuity planning keep teams safe and productive.