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Family bonds are precious, but we should use them wisely. We should support our loved ones, but also encourage them to make their own choices and grow. In our communities, this means being kind to everyone, not just our own family. It means being fair and not showing favoritism. When we do this, our communities become stronger and more united.

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Pakikibaka becomes wiser when we fight with purpose instead of reacting out of anger.
In my life, it means standing up for myself calmly and choosing battles that truly matter.
In the community, it means taking informed, constructive action, like educating others, organizing, and challenging injustices in ways that actually lead to progress.
In short: not just fighting, but fighting smart.

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Pakikibaka can be applied wisely in your life and community by engaging in peaceful civic participation and advocating for fairness. It can also be a way to the pursuit of true justice and inflict evident changes in our community.

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This can be applied more wisely by allowing room for more understanding within close relationships. If we understand personal needs and boundaries better, then we can show our care towards others without it feeling like a need or necessity.

Hernandez, Marinelle

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We can apply this value more wisely by being willing to support others in meaningful ways. offering help during difficult times, participating in community efforts, and showing genuine concern for people around us. By being present, cooperative, and compassionate, we strengthen our community and create a more caring and united environment

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I think it is more wise if we reflect it on ourself first before doing it in the community. Because values comes in ourselves first and teaching ourselves can be helpful to teach the community

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Pakikiramay can be applied more wisely by offering support that is genuine and mindful, making sure your presence truly helps ease someone’s burden. In the community, it can guide people to work together in responding to others’ struggles through small acts of service, listening, and solidarity. When practiced with sincerity, pakikiramay strengthens unity and creates a space where everyone feels valued and supported.

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By practicing compassion with sincere, respectful and helpful presence. By offering not just words and materials but also comfort and support system.

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It is important to set boundaries with our family members. Though it is important to show love and support with each other. We have to remember to not overstep boundaries and know the limit in supporting each other.

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It helps people and communities stay resilient and hopeful even in tough situations by doing their best and facing uncertainty with courage, without giving up or being careless.

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I'll prepare what I can and give my best, then I'll trust the process. Or in another scenario when I did something wrong, I won't punish myself for mistakes. Kumbaga natapos na and I learned from it bahala na pero gagamitin ko ito to improve myself.

-Dan Robles

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I can practice pakikibaka wisely by turning my lived experiences into fuel for collective resistance. As a transwoman who knows how it feels to be silenced, and as a Filipino who has seen how corruption leaves communities literally underwater, I refuse to stay quiet. Wise pakikibaka means organizing with others, demanding accountability from leaders, calling out injustice even when it’s uncomfortable, and using my voice to push for systems that actually protect people. It’s not about fighting for myself alone—it’s about fighting so no one else has to go through the same injustices again.

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Pakikibaka can be applied more wisely in life and the community by understanding what it is we are voicing out. It is important to note how powerful a voice can be so we must be well educated with what we are trying to advocate because it is prone to be misunderstood and we must be careful in what information we are spreading out and be clear in what we are standing up for.

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Instead of telling people what to do, it’s best to offer help based on what they need. Asking “would you prefer some company or quiet time”. This shows that pakikiramay respects someone’s emotional state and gives control in the kind of support they receive

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For the value “Bahala na”, I believe it can be applied wisely if we still assess risks and uncertainties. While we may leave it to God, we still need to have accountability in order to actively fulfill personal and community responsibilities. “Bahala na” can also be beneficial when we accept that surrendering does not necessarily mean defeat, it is a way of letting go of what cannot be controlled, and converting your energy on other meaningful things.

Franchesca Regalado

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I can wisely apply this value by letting someone open up, at their own time or pace, or when they are fully comfortable to share it with me. However, if they would refuse to and they are still not ready to share it, I would still be there for them, so they would know that there is someone that they can lean on.

When it comes to the community, it can be applied more by helping others in a way that they are comfortable in or “pakikiramay” in a way that is comfortable to them so they would feel safe and they have someone that they care for them and not someone who simply just pity them.

-Santos, Chelsea