Excuse me but yes Filipinos do speak Spanish, whoever answered the above question is wrong,we Do speak Spanish, therefore we are hispanics,we are not Asian, some of us are mixed with different Asian bloodlines but we are a Hispanic country.I was born speaking Spanish, Tagalog, English.And yes I was born in Manila
Filipinos may have some Hispanic features due to centuries of Spanish colonization, but the majority of Filipinos have a distinct Southeast Asian appearance with influences from various ethnic groups in the Philippines. Overall, Filipinos have a diverse range of physical characteristics that can vary widely.
Hispanics come in all shapes & sizes so there's no such thing as "Hispanic look". Perhaps the better to ask is if Filipinos are Hispanic. Well in this case, NO because of the following:
1. Filipinos don't speak Spanish. There might be some Spanish words in Tagalog or other native languages but it is still an Austronesian language & is no close to Spanish.
2. Filipino culture is predominantly Asian. It may have some Hispanic influences there but isn't dominant unlike in Latin America wherein the culture is highly Hispanic.
3. The mestizo population in Philippines is very tiny, only less than 2% in fact whereas over 95% of Filipinos are of Austronesian (Malay) descent & they look very identical to Indonesians, Thais, Cambodians, Viets, Southern Chinese & Malaysians.
Yes, the Spaniards succeeded in promoting Hispanic culture among the early Filipinos through the introduction of the Spanish language, religion (Christianity), and customs such as fiestas, architecture, and cuisine. These influences continue to be visible in Philippine culture today.
Pre-hispanic Filipinos interacted with their neighbors through trade, intermarriage, cultural exchanges, and alliances. They established trading networks that reached as far as China, India, and other parts of Southeast Asia, which facilitated the exchange of goods, ideas, and beliefs. Intermarriages between different ethnic groups were also common, leading to the fusion of cultures and the creation of new traditions.
The pre-Hispanic Filipinos were the indigenous peoples who populated the Philippines before the arrival of Spanish colonizers in the 16th century. They had diverse cultures, languages, and traditions, with various groups such as the Aeta, Igorot, and Visayan people inhabiting the islands. These communities had complex societies, engaged in agriculture, trade, and had their own belief systems.
The Spaniards did succeed in promoting the Hispanic culture to the Filipinos and in fact, some Hispanic influences are still being practiced in the Philippines today notably the Roman Catholic religion, observance of religious festivals in honor of the patron saints, some Spanish & Mexican (Nahuatl) loanwords in Tagalog, Cebuano & Chavacano dialects, cockfighting and more. However the Hispanization was not as heavy unlike in Latin America wherein between 70-90% of their culture originated from Spain. Although there are also some African & Indigenous elements in their culture but still it is highly Hispanic most especially the Spanish language. In contrast, the Filipino culture is predominantly Asian (Malay & Chinese) peppered with Arab, Hispanic & American influences.
The Philippines culture is a mix of pre-Hispanic indigenous Austronesian civilizations of the Philippines mixed with Hispanic and American. With additional influences by Arab, Chinese and Indianized cultures. The Hispanic influences in Filipino culture are largely derived from the culture of Spain and Mexico as a result of over three centuries of Spanish colonial rule through Mexico. These Hispanic influences stand out in literature, Folk Music, folk dance, language, food, art and religion, such as Roman Catholic Church religious festivals. Filipinos hold major festivities known as barrio fiestas to commemorate their patron saints. One of the most visible Hispanic legacies is the prevalence of Spanish surnames among Filipinos. This peculiarity, unique among the people of Asia, came as a result of a colonial decree for the systematic distribution of family names and implementation of the Spanish naming system on the inhabitants of the Philippines. A Spanish name and surname among the majority of Filipinos does not always mean Spanish ancestry.
Cubans and Dominicans. they look like black mixed with Asian, or kinda Hispanic.
Pre-Hispanic Filipinos mingled with their Asian neighbors during the Spanish colonization. As the Spanish settled in the country, they blended in with the Filipino community while still practicing their deep Spanish roots.
Filipinos are considered Pacific Island Asians. Many Filipinos have Spanish last names because the Philippines were once owned by the Spanish.
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To have someone they can talk to and ask for help if they are having a hard time in the foreign country. Primarily, it is because of homesick-ness that they socialize with their fellow Filipinos.
No. Filipinos these days have a mixed variety of races bred into them. Anthropological studies have found that the original Filipinos were Negritos, which is the name given to several ethnic groups that inhabit isolated parts of south-east Asia. Throughout history there was a large migration of Austronesian people, also from south-east Asia as well as Oceania. The Austronesian people reproduced with the Negritos, which began a whole new race of Austronesian Negritos (or Austro-Negritos). Gradually over time other Asian migrants, mostly Chinese, mixed with the Filipino inhabitants, again changing their genetics, creating the early-Filipinos. Nowadays the majority of Filipinos also carry Spanish, American and Japanese blood. So, Filipinos are mostly of Asian descent. Though their genetic make-up is extremely diverse, some Filipinos look different from others, depending on which reproduction route their ancestors took.
Yes, the Spaniards succeeded in promoting Hispanic culture among the early Filipinos through the introduction of the Spanish language, religion (Christianity), and customs such as fiestas, architecture, and cuisine. These influences continue to be visible in Philippine culture today.
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The Philippines culture is a mix of pre-Hispanic indigenous Austronesian civilizations of the Philippines mixed with Hispanic and American. With additional influences by Arab, Chinese and Indianized cultures. The Hispanic influences in Filipino culture are largely derived from the culture of Spain and Mexico as a result of over three centuries of Spanish colonial rule through Mexico. These Hispanic influences stand out in literature, Folk Music, folk dance, language, food, art and religion, such as Roman Catholic Church religious festivals. Filipinos hold major festivities known as barrio fiestas to commemorate their patron saints. One of the most visible Hispanic legacies is the prevalence of Spanish surnames among Filipinos. This peculiarity, unique among the people of Asia, came as a result of a colonial decree for the systematic distribution of family names and implementation of the Spanish naming system on the inhabitants of the Philippines. A Spanish name and surname among the majority of Filipinos does not always mean Spanish ancestry.
The pre-Hispanic Filipinos were the indigenous peoples who populated the Philippines before the arrival of Spanish colonizers in the 16th century. They had diverse cultures, languages, and traditions, with various groups such as the Aeta, Igorot, and Visayan people inhabiting the islands. These communities had complex societies, engaged in agriculture, trade, and had their own belief systems.
I think yes.. I think he likes Filipinos like Vanessa Hudgens. He also has a big crush on Tyra Banks when he was younger. Even have a poster on his wall.. :) And also to Penelope Cruz and etc. :)) Maybe Hispanic,Mexican,Asian specifically Filipinos )
One of the best places to look for information about Hispanic scholarship programs is online. Some online sources that identify Hispanic scholarship programs include the Hispanic Scholarship Fund at www.hsf.net, and www.scholarships.com.