THE Filipino family has drastically changed over the past decades.

Known for close-knit ties and warm hospitality, the smallest unit of Philippine society is also characterized by patriarchal authority, conservative values, religious fervor and bayanihan (community spirit) — all traits that can be traced back to centuries of colonial rule.

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