Filipino possesses a genuine and deep love for family. This involves not only the parents, children and siblings; it also comprises the grand parents, aunts, uncle cousins, grand parents and other relatives. For us, one’s family is the sources of personal identity, emotional and materials support and one’s main commitment and responsibility. And this concern for family is manifested in various forms, one of which is the honor and respect given to parents and the elders. We tend to act in such a respectful manner because we possess values that guide us to do so, that is why it is inherent in us to treat the elderly with love, care and respect. Caring for the country’s senior citizens is deeply rooted in our Filipino culture and tradition.
The desire to care for our elderly comes from our gratitude to our parents for the love and care they showered us and the things they have done to us. As we grow up, they nurtured, educated and guided us. They gave us all they had. While in the prime of their lives, they even made sacrifices towards the building of our nation. Their contributions were not for themselves done, but for the present and future generation.
We should not only recognize and accept this, but also strive to do the same. But for our actions to be truly meaningful, we must give voluntarily. Let us remember that love and respect must prevail in treating and interacting with our elders. This is the Filipino way.
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