Exploring What Malasakit Means and How It Influences TOPBEST’s Service

At TOPBEST, we always promise our clients to provide our outstanding commercial pest control services with malasakit. But what does malasakit mean and why do we strive to practice it in every job we do?

What is Malasakit?

The word malasakit is a tricky word to explain to a non-native speaker of Filipino. Although it can be roughly translated to English using the words care, concern, sympathy, or solicitude, none of them can fully encompass the real meaning of malasakit. Each of the rough translations can only describe at least one of the hallmarks of the word.

Let’s take a look at the first translation given—care. Care is defined as giving painstaking or watchful attention to something or someone. However, care can also be associated with anxiety, as someone who cares about something can also feel anxious about the subject’s condition or future. This might mean that once the subject’s circumstances improve, the feeling of care can lessen or even disappear. This is contrary to what malasakit means.

Another English translation for malasakit is concern, which is defined by the Merriam-Webster Dictionary as a “marked interest or regard usually arising through a personal tie or relationship.” But this is far from the real meaning of malasakit. A person does not need a relationship with another to practice malasakit. It is something that is done without any reason for anyone, regardless of ties or lack thereof.

Some people also think of sympathy as malasakit in English. The word sympathy is defined as “an affinity, association, or relationship between persons or things wherein whatever affects one similarly affects the other.” On the other hand, a person does not need to be in the same situation as another individual to practice malasakit. Regardless of the other person’s circumstances, one can feel malasakit towards them.

Lastly, another word for malasakit in English is solicitude, which is the state of being concerned or anxious or showing attentive care and protectiveness. Although this word suggests that a solicitude person looks out for another, there is still some negative connotation. It implies that the subject of concern is in a miserable state without a way to help themselves. So, the word solicitude still does not capture all the hallmarks of malasakit.

One can only try to translate malasakit in English using a single word. Considering all the hallmarks that make up this concept, it would be hard to achieve.

To simply explain the concept of malasakit, you can think of it as unconditional care for others. You can practice malasakit regardless of your relationship with another person or situation. This means that you embody this value even if you don’t know a person or haven’t even met them yet. It is a wonderful Filipino concept that stems from bayanihan, which is all about helping other people in need without expecting anything in return.

Practicing Malasakit in All Ways

TOPBEST prides itself as a protector with malasakit. We are a distinguished company that offers pest management for offices and has garnered a reputation for our exceptional service quality and unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction. Operating with the guiding principle of malasakit, we ensure that every aspect of our business reflects a deep concern for both our clients and the environment.

For us, malasakit is not just a marketing slogan. It is a core value that influences every part of our company’s operations. 

From the initial consultation to the execution of pest control measures and helping you complete your sanitary permit requirements, we prioritize the well-being of our clients. This means providing thorough inspections, transparent communication, and tailored pest management plans that effectively address the unique needs of your business.

Our team of professionals is highly trained and certified, equipped with the knowledge and skills to handle a wide range of pest issues, from termites and rodents to bed bugs and cockroaches. We are committed to ongoing education and training, ensuring our staff remains at the forefront of industry standards and practices.

Additionally, we use state-of-the-art technology and environmentally friendly methods to manage and eradicate pests. You can count on us to focus on long-term prevention and minimal chemical intervention to ensure your safety and health and promote ecological balance, reflecting our malasakit for the environment.

In essence, we stand out not only for our technical expertise and effective pest control solutions but also for our heartfelt commitment to serving our community with genuine care and responsibility. Our malasakit-driven approach ensures that our clients receive the best possible service while fostering a healthier, safer work environment.

Trust Us for Your Pest Control Needs

Choose TOPBEST for your commercial pest control needs not only for our expertise but also because we embody malasakit. Our commitment to compassion, care, and responsibility ensures top-notch service, effective solutions, and a safer environment for your business. Trust us to protect your space with the highest level of dedication and expertise and you’ll never have to wonder if pest control is worth it.