On a small scale, Filipinos are very interdependent within their families. Filipino families rely heavily on each other, which is very different from the Western notion of individual independence. In this example of interdependence, families must work and share together to survive, especially among the poorer demographics in this country. Interdependence is also important within the economic culture of the Philippines. Due to the Philippine's geography and conditions, they need many imports from other countries, such as grains or energy. This forces Filipinos to be economically interdependent. The Philippines are still lagging behind other neighboring Southeastern Asian countries, and part of this is said to be from their lack of economic interdependence. The Philippines are also very interdependent on their neighboring Asian countries. Technology is a large part of the Filipino economy, and much of this technology was introduced through neighboring countries.
    After their economic boom in the 1960s, the Philippines has rapidly fallen behind in keeping up with other nearby Asian countries. Globalization has aided in the growing numbers of Filipino workers overseas (about 10%), however this has also taken away from the native Filipino culture and demoted entrepreneurship.Globalization is looked down upon in the Philippines as many Filipinos believe it has increased poverty. Globalization will have more positive effects on the Philippines if Filipino leaders are able to allow for increased global trade by allowing more foreign investors into the Philippines.  

Citation:

Globilization in the philippines. (2010, November 10). Retrieved from http://villanueva21.hubpages.com/hub/Globalization-in-the-Philippines

     In the Philippines, men and women are heavily defined by their gender. From a young age, women begin to fill the less dominating roles of their mothers and grandmothers, which automatically places them into a less powerful role than men. From a young age, men are brought up to be like their fathers and grandfathers, giving them more power. Men are also brought up to be confident and strong individuals, while women are taught to be more meek, submissive, and a constant team player. The only limitation on male freedom  is men are given more rigorous rules in their schooling system. Both male and females must dress a certain way for school, but men are treated more harshly if they fail to obey this. In the Philippines, men and their families are responsible for the dowry for marriage. Women are considered so special alone, that they are considered the dowry all on their own. Overall, men are given decision making roles in the Philippines, and women must obey all orders from men in their family. This explains why many Filipino women today are immigrating to the United States for more choices and freedom within the family and economy.

Citations:

Fulgado, C. Q. (1992). The filipino women and family traditions.

Parrenas, R. S. (2001). Servants of globilization.