Racially, there is no such thing as "Filipino" race. This is because Filipinos consist of Spanish, Chinese, African,
Indian, Polynesian, Austronesian etc. blood. They are among the most resilient and adaptable
people on Earth. You can find them in the coldest parts of Alaska or
Canada, to hottest part of Middle East, to the roughest of oceans as seafarers. They are generally small and
short in stature, but are much tougher than they appear. Their faith in their religion and their family bonds make them the mentally toughest group of
people in the world. Filipinos particularly those who grew up in the Philippines are shy and unassuming. However, behind those meekness lies the heart of a lion! Filipinos who grew up in the first world countries generally are arrogant.
Filipinos are very hospitable and friendly, often misinterpreted by
English-speaking Europeans or Americans as something else. Life is tough in the Philippines that's why Filipinos
go abroad even in places
like Afghanistan, Iraq, Somalia or Nigeria. If you think your life is tough due to the current economic situation? You ain't seen nothing, mate. Go live in the Philippines and you'll see what really "tough situation" means from a Filipino perspective. No matter how bad a situation is, a Filipino
will always find a reason to laugh.