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Our values are important because they help us to grow and develop. They help us to create the future we want to experience. Ilokanos have different values such as being kuripot which is associated to being thrifty and managbabain or amor propio. These values make Ilokanos distinct and are known for from other cultures.
Kuripot (Thriftiness)
They value money so much that most people see them as stingy, but in truth they are just thrifty, they want to spend what they earned wisely.
Bain (Amor Propio)
Ilocanos share the same basic values as other Filipinos, such as bain, which corresponds to hiya or amor propio ("face" or sense of shame).
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Alumiim
Before pushing through with his or her own plans, a person feels alumiim, the need to figure out how others will react first in order to avoid embarrassment. The fear of gossip and the desire to avoid the envy of others serve as strong pressures for conformity.
Panagdayaw
It is essential to show panagdayaw, proper respect for the sensitivities of others. This requires that individuals speak about themselves only in the humblest of terms.
Panagwayas
Although Ilocanos are group-oriented, they also value a certain individualism (agwayas) : one should not reveal his or her inner intentions to others, since it is unwise to be too trusting.