FOR many Filipinos, the goal is to live in the present and not worry about the future. Even if the world is changing quickly, it's a way of thinking that is ingrained in our culture and is difficult to abandon. This mindset becomes a real concern when we talk about areas like financial planning, business sustainability or even public policy.
FOR many Filipinos, the goal is to live in the present and not worry about the future. Even if the world is changing quickly, it's a way of thinking that is ingrained in our culture and is difficult to abandon. This mindset becomes a real concern when we talk about areas like financial planning, business sustainability or even public policy. Hofstede Insights gives the Philippines a score of 27 in Long-Term Orientation, one of the lowest in Asia.
Politicians frequently give priority to projects that can be completed within their term in office. Social initiatives are started, basketball courts are painted and roads are constructed — often without the necessary infrastructure in place to support them. Reforms in agriculture, health care and education are rarely given adequate attention because they require time and don't guarantee votes. This way of thinking is partially cultural.
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