SIR

Last week, I introduced the new series about Philippine Culture called “SIR” which means “Smooth Interpersonal Relations.”  After that, we talked about the first tenet of SIR, which is called “In Group” or Kita.  Today, it’s time we move on to the second major tenet of SIR, “Pakig-Uban.”  Pakig-Uban is derived from the root word, […]

SIR is the basic system that guides Philippine Society, it is the foundation of Filipino Culture.  SIR stands for “Smooth Interpersonal Relations.”  Continuing on with my series of articles about SIR, today I want to look at the first Value that comprises Sir:  In Group. “In Group” is also known as “Kita” in the Bisaya […]

SIR is the basis on which Philippine Society functions.  It is the very foundation of Philippine Culture.  It is also something that most foreigners don’t understand, even if they try.  I don’t fully understand it, although I have a pretty good understanding of SIR, I think, but there is always a need to learn more […]