1 definition by Brunette On The Internet
1. Filipino is a native of the Philippines.
2. They are always mixed up for being either an Asian or a Pacific Islander. Officially, Filipinos are categorized as Asians and the Philippines are part of South-east Asia.
3. Others would say that Filipinos are the Mexicans of Asia. (Kinda agree on that.)
4. They look Hispanic due to past history with Spain. The Philippines was "discovered" by Magellan in 1521, who declared them Spanish territory. However, Magellan was killed and Spain didn't invade again until 1565. They had control from 1571 until 1898, when it was transferred to the United States after the Spanish-American War.
5. Most Filipinos have olive skin. I guess, you could say "naturally tan". However, not all are. Others have darker skin tones. There are those who are half-Filipinos that are fairer either because they have Western blood or something in them that made their colour the way it is.
6. Most Filipinos are known for being hard-working. Nobody is perfect so yes, there are those that are still lazy but there are more that are hard-working.
7. Not all Filipinos tok like dis not all chenge der p to f or vice versa.
8. The Philippines was actually once a rich country until the government, well, became corrupt.
9. Jollibee.
10. It's more fun in the Philippines.
2. They are always mixed up for being either an Asian or a Pacific Islander. Officially, Filipinos are categorized as Asians and the Philippines are part of South-east Asia.
3. Others would say that Filipinos are the Mexicans of Asia. (Kinda agree on that.)
4. They look Hispanic due to past history with Spain. The Philippines was "discovered" by Magellan in 1521, who declared them Spanish territory. However, Magellan was killed and Spain didn't invade again until 1565. They had control from 1571 until 1898, when it was transferred to the United States after the Spanish-American War.
5. Most Filipinos have olive skin. I guess, you could say "naturally tan". However, not all are. Others have darker skin tones. There are those who are half-Filipinos that are fairer either because they have Western blood or something in them that made their colour the way it is.
6. Most Filipinos are known for being hard-working. Nobody is perfect so yes, there are those that are still lazy but there are more that are hard-working.
7. Not all Filipinos tok like dis not all chenge der p to f or vice versa.
8. The Philippines was actually once a rich country until the government, well, became corrupt.
9. Jollibee.
10. It's more fun in the Philippines.
by Brunette On The Internet June 27, 2013