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President Manuel L. Quezon

Manuel L. Quezon was the only man styled as a president, and receiving a nineteen-gun salute. As he looked forward to twenty-one guns, he gave thought to the future shape of the Philippine polity and its leadership

Filipino values have been around for centuries. Ancestors of today’s Filipinos had inculcated politeness, patriotism, righteousness, bravery, self-reliance, and other aspects of good character in their posterity’s minds long before the Spaniards set foot on the Philippines. With this, it is evident how much the culture of the country is influenced by the archaic values passed down after generations. In connection to that, almost every dimension of life encompasses highly respected and nurtured ethics that have shaped what the Filipinos are up to this day. From family, the basic unit of society, to nation, a complex entity composed of people interacting with each other on a large scale, traditions are ubiquitous as the majority of these people have discerning understanding of the legacy bequeathed to them. Among the several values of Filipinos, this article focuses on courtesy.

The first half of the article highlights the fundamental units that define what courtesy is. In this section, courtesy is discussed as one of the foundations that support the rebuilding of the Filipino nation. Discover how this value shall help the country be like the molave.