Ploning is a romantic family drama film based on a popular Cuyonan song of the same title a girl’s hidden feeling in a man’s point of view. Ploning is known as a hardworking and thoughtful woman who despite her age and beauty, she is not yet married. It is later revealed that she had once loved a man named Tomas fourteen years ago, however this man left her. Life goes on for Ploning. She continued her roles as a dutiful daughter. She was so successful in caring the town. Ploning is a strong woman and do not hurt other’s feelings. She does not smile or talk too much. She has a good relationship with her neighbors. Viewing the movie Ploning, the character of Ploning depicts the personalities of real Filipino woman. Ploning shows the characters and behaviors of Filipina women such as being thoughtful, conservative, kind, hardworking, responsible, patient, understanding, caring, generous, friendly, strong, lovable, pleasing and beautiful as well. In the entire movie, Ploning shows how conservative she is especially on the way she dress, how responsible she is in the household chores, how calm and pleasant she is the way she acts, speaks and interacts with others, how respectful and kind she is to her neighbors, and how caring and loving she is especially to the small boy named Digo. These are some of the good qualities, values and characteristics of a true Filipina woman.  Filipinas are indeed generous, hardworking, very caring and loving. These women support their families through thick or thin. The caring, hardworking, responsible, supportive and loving nature of the Filipinas is very clear to see. Filipinas would never abandon a child or a member of a family in need, like Ploning she really gives her care and love to Digo and treats him as her true son. It reminds us that a true Filipina mother really cares for their children.  Ploning is also understanding and patient. These are also some of the good values of Filipino women, being understanding and patient. Most Filipina women never engage in a dispute or argument because that type of behavior does not reflect a lady. Filipino women are taught to speak politely, with a gentle tone of voice. Arguing is just not acceptable, especially in public. Filipino women are soft spoken, quiet and understanding. Like in the case of Ploning, she never had an argument or confrontation with her neighbors. Because of her being patient, soft spoken, tender, and quiet many of her neighbors love and appreciate her goodness. That is why also she has many good friends in their community. Even though Ploning is not married, she is excellent home makers and responsible in household tasks. As we all know, a Filipina women are excellent home makers and are obliged to a responsibility as a good wife. Filipino women display their home as a symbol of pride and they do their best to create a warm and pleasing environment for their family.

Ploning is also simple yet so beautiful and attractive woman. We can see in her face the true beauty of a Filipina woman. One thing that the Filipino women have on their side is their gorgeous and fresh beauty. They always stand out. They are considered a natural beauty. The reason why Filipino women are very popular in today’s society because they have a natural beauty that is so attractive. Many people wonder where that beauty comes from. No doubt, why there are many foreigners chose to marry Filipina women because there a lot of traits that Filipino women have made them very desirable as wives and female companions.

Sad to say, nowadays, these good qualities and characteristics of true Filipino women have faded and gone away already. Filipina women in the past are very different compared to the present generation with regards to their attitudes and characteristics. Today, it is hard for us to find and recognize Filipino women who are thoughtful, responsible, caring, conservative, and have pleasing attitudes. I believe, this is a great call and responsibility especially to the girls of today’s generation to follow, maintain, and continue the good values and characteristics of true Filipina women. 



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