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 MODERN ASIAN THOUGHT: THE UNIQUE PARTICIPATION OF FILIPINO VALUES By: Joshua Peliño     Modern Asian thought blends traditional ideas with new perspectives, and the Philippines has a unique role in this mix. Filipino values, shaped by indigenous beliefs, colonial history, and the pursuit of modernization, play a key part in how the country engages with contemporary issues. One important value is "bayanihan," which focuses on community cooperation and helping each other. This value is essential in how Filipinos work together to solve problems and support each other, making it a standout feature in modern Filipino thinking.     Another significant influence on Filipino thought is Catholicism, which has shaped the country for over 300 years due to Spanish colonization. This religion intertwines with Filipino customs, creating a society that highly values family, respect, and compassion. These values guide the country's approach to challenges like gover...

  SELF-AWARENESS OF NISHIDA KITARO AND ITS RELATEDNESS TOT HE FILIPINO NOTION OF KAPWA          A two different perspective but leading us to a more systematic analysis of things, evaluation the values of Filipinos relating to the Japanese notion of self-awareness. The analysis in this reflection will try to relate the two distinct notions. the KAPWA and the Sel-awareness might be possible to relate each other.       Nishida Kitaro's idea of self-awareness and the Filipino concept of kapwa have many similarities, even though they come from different cultural backgrounds. Nishida’s self-awareness, influenced by Zen Buddhism, focuses on the connection between the self and the world, going beyond the usual separation between the observer (subject) and what is observed (object). For him, true self-awareness is about understanding that we are all interconnected with each other and the universe. In a similar way, kapwa in Filipino culture em...