FILIPINO FAMILY

Marthony P. Basco, MD, MPH

DCFM FEU, NRMF

Why study the Filipino

family?
The dynamics within the family reflects the
dynamics of social institutions.
Society is mandated to protect the family.

FILIPINO FAMILY AND

CHILDREN
Birthing and Parenting
Relationship of children among
themselves
Relationship of children with their
parents and elders
Children and work

FILIPINO FAMILY AND THE

YOUTH
Feelings and emotions
Peer handling, selection and
influence
Sexual norms and behaviour

Mate selection and marital issues

FILIPINO FAMILY AND

KINSHIP
Wealth and other resources within the family
Intra-familial issues (arguments and conflicts
among members)
Issues with relatives and close family ties

Inter-familial concerns (sharing, borrowing,

conflicts, etc.)

FILIPINO FAMILY AND

SOCIAL INSTITUTIONS
Educational system (who studies first, type of
course to take, financial support, etc.)
Religious system
Economic system

Political system

FILIPINO FAMILY AND

GENDER ISSUES
Differences in roles and responsibilities within
the family
Men and Women in society (educational,
economic, religious, political)

Rights, violence, abuse, vices, etc.

FILIPINO FAMILY AND

CHANGE
Changing parenting styles (solo,
absentee)
Extra-marital issues
Pre-marital concerns

Migrant workers

NORMS OF
FILIPINO FAMILIES
Marthony P. Basco, MD, MPH