<P> Studies show that Filipinos often have an aversion to a set of standardised rules or procedures; They are known to follow a Natural Clock or Organic sense of time - doing things in the time they feel is right . They are present - oriented: which means that one attends to a task or requirement at the time it is needed and does not worry much about future engagements . This allows the Filipino to adapt and be flexible in doing the tasks at times not bound to a particular schedule or timeframe . This allows them think on their feet and be creative in facing whatever challenge or task they have even when it is already right in front of them . </P> <P> The Philippines is approximately 85 percent Christians (mostly Roman Catholic Christians), 10 percent Muslim, and 5 percent' other' religions, including the Taoist - Buddhist religious beliefs of Chinese and the' indigenous' animistic beliefs of some peoples in upland areas that resisted 300 years of Spanish colonial rule . This is a reflection of the Filipinos' strong faith in God as seen in their various practices . This includes the numerous Church Holidays they observe, the customary (and obligatory) Sunday Mass, the individual's basis of their moral standpoints, the influence of the Church on the minds, actions, and opinions of the majority, importance of the Sacraments, Praying at almost any possible time of the day, the extreme practices during Holy Week, </P> <P> The Filipinos as a people who have been constantly under the rule of numerous powerful countries has over time, developed a sense of resourcefulness or the ability to survive with whatever they have . They have the extraordinary ability to make something out of almost nothing . If a Filipino was given just a screwdriver, plastic bags, and some tape, he would still be able to build a bird tree, especially for the sake of survival, and provided that he be allowed to hunt for some needed surrounding material . </P> <P> With resourcefulness comes hard work . Filipinos are very determined and persevering in accomplishing whatever they set their minds to . </P>

What filipino value puts one in touch with one's fellow being and is essentially interpersonal