Are Filipino Americans Who Don’t Speak The Language Filipinos? Psychology Revealed! CULTURE BEARERS

Filipino psychologist Dr. Elizabeth Protacio De Castro shares the differences between Western psychology and Filipino psychology, along with the concepts of Kapwa, Loob, and Ginhawa in this inspiring episode of The Culture Bearers!
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[@donaplaon3945]

"My wife came to the US when she was 5 months old, and she still speaks Tagalog fluently. Her parents were really conservative and believed that keeping their language was important to know who they are as Filipinos."

[@thefilipinostorystudio]

amazing Filipino parents! 🇵🇭❤️

[@whokidd124567]

I was born in the Philippines but raised in America. My parents spoke to us in Bisaya. Me and my brothers all grew up with different levels of receptive bilingualism (understand but don’t speak), but I showed more interest as I got older and I really tried to speak.And now that I have kids, I’m really trying to preserve it. I’m fluent in Bisaya now, and now working on Tagalog. But since I still don’t know Tagalog fluently, I still get treated by some as “not Filipino enough.” I think Filipinos need to understand that the Philippines has over a hundred languages (not dialects, LANGUAGES) and different regional cultures. We are all Filipino. I AM FILIPINO ENOUGH. I AM FILIPINO.

[@whokidd124567]

Also, I’m not saying learning the language is a requirement, but learning the language is so rewarding and you will connect so much more with your culture if you learn it. You are not less Filipino if you don’t know the language, but you will have a better understanding of who we are.

[@norbe6534]

Its called "Regionalism" in Filipino concept aka Tribalistic. Bisaya people are highly regionalistic culture. When Spaniards came, the Spanish conquistadors hired the Bisaya to to help them ensalve the FIlipinos. Check "Battle of Bangkusay" The Spanish made Cebu or Panay the capital of the Philippines at first because of the help of the Visayans. Few years later, the Spanish betrayed the betrayers and put the capital in Manila, which the Spanish fougth tooth and nail with. Few hundred years later, when Philippines is forming a UNIFIED nation, they needed a Unifiying Language. The language that will connect ALL Filipinos together without forgetting their dialects in their region, hence a council and voting process were made to choose from which existing languages to base theNational Language. Majority of representatives (of different regions and languages) of the country voted "Tagalog" as the "Basis" of the Filipino language for several reasons. But there was a catch, remember the ones that were betrayed by the Spanish a long time ago? Those people are still bitter from what happened and will not accept that decision for selfish/regionalistic reasons....

[@XyloFPV]

I have always felt conflicted with my identity because I am half Filipino half white living here in the US and did not learn Tagalog growing up. My Filipina mother has lots of family nearby that helped raise me so during my youth I was surrounded by the Filipino culture, yet my white father does not have family nearby. However all my friends and classmates have all been non Filipinos. It wasn’t until 5 months ago when I actively started to study Tagalog and to learn more about the Philippines that I “felt more Filipino” I study Tagalog with a private tutor twice per week and consume media in the language. The absolute craziest part about all of this is that since in my whole life the only time I ever heard Tagalog was when a family member was speaking - now whenever I hear the language during my studies, everyone speaking Tagalog sounds like family!!! Learning the language has brought me so much closer to my Filipino family and my mother especially. Now that I am gainfully employed I have saved money to buy us plane tickets and fly with my mother to spend time in the Philippines with our family. I’m so happy to feel Filipino and to be welcomed as a Filipino American. I give my deepest gratitude for this channel. Thank you for sharing.

[@thefilipinostorystudio]

Thank you for sharing your story! 🇵🇭❤️

[@larryjones4760]

Atleast you are embracing the culture and the language we filipinos from the motherland appreciate your efforts.

[@donaplaon3945]

​@ Before I came to the U.S., I was born in Manila but moved to Zamboanga City when I was 4 years old, and I came to the U.S. at the age of 12. Growing up in Zamboanga, my parents told us to speak Tagalog inside the house, and when we were at school or with friends, we could speak Chavacano. Then we moved to the U.S., following the same process. That is why I married my wife; she stays true to who she is as a Filipina. Now we have children who were born here, and they speak Tagalog too.🙂

[@MeghanLambert-r8v]

I was born as a Filipino. However, was adopted into a white military American family. 30 + years later I am finally learning about my ancestral culture. One day soon I will be visiting the home land. The more I learn the more I love being Filipino, not that I ever hated it. I was just very unaware of being Filipino. Thank you for the videos. So much appreciated. 🙏🏾

[@artemisia_fi]

just out of curiosity when you listen to the foundations of what philippine psychology is about (ie kapwa) did you have the personality or understanding of it innately despite having grown up differently?

[@Telegebe]

@@MeghanLambert-r8v you love being Filipino? Are you willing to renounce your american citizenship. I guess not. ,😁✌️

[@MeghanLambert-r8v]

Now with the awareness, for sure the understanding.

[@sophmore90]

I was born and mostly raised in America. My parents never spoke to us in Tagalog. In my case, I wanted them to speak to me in Tagalog but they refused. I never knew the real reason why but I have theories. I wanted to connect with my Filipino roots but every time that I want to get close to Filipinos, they put up this barrier just because I don't speak the language. The worst part is that I am blamed for not knowing when it was completely not in my control. I always have to defend myself by saying, "don't blame me for not speaking Tagalog. Ask my parents." It's not like we are automatically born with the ability to speak Tagalog just because we are 100% genetically Filipino (which I am). Plus, I grew up in a mostly white community with not a single Filipino friend. I don't feel Filipino because I feel that I have been abandoned by Filipinos and shunned from their sacred spaces just because of the language barrier. I feel like I'm not Filipino enough, not American enough, not Asian enough. I live in this cultural limbo where I feel I am my own culture.

[@TheonManalang]

Then Do something than nothing,instead of blaming anybody or yourself if you are willing to learn the filipino culture and be part of it

[@northmanbau9168]

If you are intelligent you can easily learn and study the language by yourself. Don’t blame your parents now. Make a decision to learn the Filipino languages. It’s never too late. You can do this. Good luck.

[@1saamor897]

same. I only understood titi and kili-kili. Didn't really think about filipino culture as much, even tho my parents are fluent (They never taught me). but I'm learning tagalog now and its my 2nd week.

[@EstrangheroAko]

Hug from the Philippines

[@kgv-z9y]

The question is, do you want to acquire Tagalog? It's never your fault that you were never taught or spoken to in Tagalog, and not being able to speak it doesn't make you less of a Filipino. However, you shouldn't expect us to be the ones who are always adjusting with your English, even though many of us can speak it fluently. When in Rome, do what the Romans do. When in the Philippines, do what the Filipinos do. When you come here, you should be the ones adjusting when it comes to language, not the other way around. Learn our language, tell your peers here that you're willing to adjust and learn our language.

[@reimasashi]

That's the word we are looking for "We rode the same boat on the same journey, but they chose to leave the boat" But for me, wherever you are, as long as you have the Filipino blood, and your pride as Filipino, no matter what happens, you're still a Filipino. That's how we survive, that's how we thrive, kapwa

[@thefilipinostorystudio]

well said! 🇵🇭

[@AnalieAlbay]

Canadian here but my heart and blood still a Filipino and always be.

[@handel1111]

Learning the language is an entry point to the Filipino loob

[@shatifan_the_slime4445]

filipino by blood, language can be learned, what matters most in for a filipino is family and kinship, even if you don't speak the native tongue we can still understand you all the same.

[@lieutenantkettch]

Having flashbacks to my BS Psych days in Diliman. Prof de Castro is one of pioneers of Sikolohiyang Pilipino, or SP.

[@thefilipinostorystudio]

She’s amazing!!

[@royrosete7085]

Kudos to the producer of this video..

[@thefilipinostorystudio]

Thank you for watching! 🇵🇭

[@davidmichael3614]

For me. A true "Filipino" is someone who embraces the culture, traits, love for the country and it's people of the Philippines. If you're a proud Filipino and love it's culture you will know the language and learn it somehow in anyway whether from other Filipino or knows the different languages of the Filipino's. Any nationality who will have these trait and love for the Filipino's and arr proud of it "FOR ME" is considered a true Filipino. "EVEN IF YOU ARE A FILIPINO, BORN WITH FILIPINO PARENTS OR WITH A BLOOD HERITAGE OF A FILIPINO BUT IF YOU DON'T HAVE ANY LOVE, RESPECT, COMPASSION TO FILIPINO'S, PROUD OF BEING A FILIPINO, NO INTEREST OR SINGLE EFFORT AT ALL TO LEARN ANY OF IT'S VAST DIFFERENT LANGUAGES THEN YOU ARE LESS OR NOT CONSIDERED A FILIPINO. EITHER YOU ARE JUST A FOREIGNER WHO JUST LIKES THE FILIPINO'S (OR PH) OR A FILIPINO WHO JUST EMBRACES THE FOREIGN CULTURE MORE THAN THE FILIPINO CULTURE. AS RIZAL SAID "Ang taong hindi marunong magmahal sa kanyang sariling wika, daig pa ang hayop at malansang isda". Kaya nahihigitan pa ng banyaga na mas gusto matutunan ang wika ng mga Filipino kaysa sa taong may Dugong or lahi Filipino pero ni hindi marunong o walang interes matutunan ang wika ng mga Filipino.

[@supladomorelo6846]

Agree ako tol💪🏼

[@PriscilaDaanton]

Thanks for the explaination of being Filipino.....more topics pls!....

[@thefilipinostorystudio]

We appreciate you watching! 😊

[@bienvenidotours6285]

Language can be learned. And one has to make an extra effort to learn and practise the language. For me, as long as you identify yourself as a Filipino and you’re proud of it, by all means you are a Filipino.

[@Griemmy]

Its really up to the parents. It starts with them.

[@TruthBeToldTruthSeekers]

I love this!!!! These are all the foundations of a true Pilipino 🥰 Kapwa!!

[@1saamor897]

Most Fil-Ams like me, have parents who speak Tagalog fluently. But many parents (and different ethnicities too) believe you won't learn English if you speak another language. But recently, more people are accepting and promoting bilingualism.

[@justdont2378]

I always thought those parents refused to teach their kids their native language because they wanted them to fit in. I mean... The Philippines is a multilingual country, English is taught alongside Filipino in all schools, it's mandatory, I also must add that there's the regional languages like Ilokano which means many people in The Philippines are trilingual. Heck, some even know 4 cause some belong to ethnic minorities in their own region, an example is a Zamboangueño who would know 1. The language of Zamboanga 2. The language of the region 3. The national language 4. The 2nd official language/language of commerce (this one's English) I really don't understand why some Filipinos would have that mindset when our country is like this.

[@waffenwafflesreal]

Di talaga, talagang may gusto na ma-pag-isa. Iba-iba ang gusto ng tao kaya sanaman wag maging general ang pagsasaliksik sa mga tao ng Pilipinas.

[@Victory_74]

Hope that your book will be distributed to all schools nationwide, both private and public academic institutions

[@jimmyjimenez2618]

This is so special. I love this.

[@BadumTss-y1v]

Sana talaga mapreserba ang mga ganitong kaugalian ng mga Pinoy, wag maxado gumaya o umidolo sa mga banyaga kasi talagang napakaganda at malalim ng pagiging makatao ng lahi natin.

[@yelenaalcones4610]

Well exlpainations. More please

[@martmartinez5566]

SAID IT SO ELOQUENTLY....

[@leomarlonestrada5954]

I am a Filipino Spanish. I am more proud of my Filipino Heritage more than my European one.

[@Telegebe]

But the question is do you have a PH passport?if not then i guess you are not proud enough

[@Sis.Abing_TV]

❤ nakakagalak sa puso na malaman ang sikolohiyang Pilipino

[@KuyaCraig]

I don’t speak Tagalog BUT I was raised in all the Filipino traditions. I speak and understand Ilocano. I cook the food, I’m a devout Catholic, and I still do all the gestures like Mano. I’m definitely Filipino! I completely get Kapwa. When you see a Filipino in the public, you know the other is Filipino and see yourself in them. LOL. I embrace myself my culture, the brown skin, the superstitions, etc, but I still have yet to speak Tagalog fluently. It is not spoken as fluently in Hawaii as everyone is mostly Ilocano. Actually, I once denied my roots. My mother was glad to leave the Philippines and she tried her best to raise me as westernized as possible. She spoke only English to me, but my Dad did the complete opposite. It was kinda traumatizing because I went thru a period in my early adulthood of not knowing my place in the USA as a brown, non-typical Asian in the USA. But now that I’m in my 30’s I had a yearning to know my roots. I had no idea my great grandfather was a Sakada. I’m learning Tagalog soon! But Ilocano is so sooo different so I think it’ll be a bit harder.

[@begthediffer]

You are Filipino if you speak Ilocano! It's way easier to learn Tagalog if you already know Iloko

[@se_amable]

There is absolutely no excuse not to learn at least the basics. In the Philippines, when they find out you have Filipino blood, they will tell you to speak the language even if they can converse with you in English. You will be perceived as mayabang if you cant.

[@KuyaCraig]

@@se_amable good to know. I’ve only been there once and I can see why they’d feel that way!

[@KuyaCraig]

@@begthediffer yes I figured. I mean I know basic Tagalog words. But Tagalog wasn’t really spoken in Hawaii at all, LOL. It’s like Ilocos spread to Hawaii. 😀

[@sarahhibburt7175]

This is so informative. Thank you

[@thefilipinostorystudio]

You are so welcome!

[@avid580]

🙏🏽Once we become American citizens, we are Americans with Filipino heritage. The United States of America is filled with many Americans with different heritages. But I can tell you that every single one of us are proud to be a part of America. We will put the U.S.A. first before any other country. Remember that.

[@Telegebe]

@avid580 good on ya. Atleast you know that you only have Filipino heritage but not Filipino. Unlike others who claims to be Filipino but their passport says otherwise

[@AjAducal-kk6kl]

@@avid580 ito talaga... sila yung nagsasabi corrupt ang Pilipinas ngunit di naman nakikisali sa paghalal sa lokal na eleksyon... Mas uunahin pa nilang bumoto sa Amerika tapos yung iba sa inyo si Trump pa ang binoto

[@chancestaken]

Exactly. Fil-Ams are not Filipinos legally. Embrace your American citizenship and culture.

[@lapu1602]

You’re Filipino-American in your job applications tho. So you’re Filipino first yeah?

[@hcir5341]

Yeah that's the proper thing to do it. That way we can distinguish the real filipinos from the fake ones. 👍

[@matthewandrew]

Speaking Filipino isn’t a requirement but is so important. Don’t be complacent. Teach Tagalog to your children!

[@whitewidow5328]

I understand Tagalog & Visayan even though I don't speak it fluently. I've had to relearn Tagalog so that I can teach my children & one day go home to see my family there. I was born in PH, but family moved to America when I was 5 yrs old. I still have memories of the rainy season filling up the backyard making a huge pool. Dangerous but as a kid I didn't know any better.😅

[@chrisd.4610]

A Filipino indeed by blood pero hindi sa Puso't Diwa

[@madamlakwatsera5674]

Beautiful!

[@LosPeregrinosdeCamino]

I don’t think speaking Tagalog is a requirement for being Filipino. I met some tribes in Northern Luzon who refused to speak Tagalog and who actually prefers to speak English. These guys never left the Philippines. There’s 175 languages spoken in 7600 islands. The diversity of languages has been there since time immemorial and perhaps it’s not a negative rather it makes PI unique and interesting

[@se_amable]

@@LosPeregrinosdeCamino Times are changing. In the Philippines, its no longer cool if you only speak English. Corny kausap.

[@BINI_Maloi_Colet]

Nakakahiya yung mga Filipino na hindi tinuruan mag salita ng tagalog yung nga anak nila like come on, kahit average tagalog? Matuto at matuto yan yan ng language ng titirhan nyong ibang bansa dahil nandyan kayo. Malalansang isda - Jose Rizal That's why I keep telling that Filipinos in other countries are different. How can you connect with us Filipinos if you don't know how to speak the language? Language is part of the culture.

[@chrisg4112]

To me language itself is the culture. You learn the language, you learn the culture. Every other thing is secondary. Of course, it's not as simple, but it's at least the first step on acquiring the sense of belongingness. As opposed to being always seen as a foreigner. Many find it difficult to learn a new language. I'm one of those. But for some it's easier. I can't for the life of me understand why many won't even try when their decision is to live in a country they have chosen to.

[@minayabut]

Watching now,liked and subscribed🩷🩷

[@redheartnorvus8997]

Filipinos by default is when you have Filipino blood no matter how small, you are filipino. It's just a matter of how integrated you are on how you are accepted. Then there are also those not Filipino blood. (Sandra Park) Koreana but pusong Pinay. Therefore was adopted as a Pinay and loved. She got in to the Loob and is widely accepted.

[@Linkcast12]

Makapanindig balahibo... nice episode

[@thefilipinostorystudio]

thank you for watching! 🇵🇭

[@flip1sba]

From Manila and when I meet and interact with Fil-Ams in general especially in California, I couldn't relate!

[@iamcryptex]

Watched, liked and share posted.

[@thefilipinostorystudio]

thank you so much! 🇵🇭❤️

[@fullofhope1307]

New subscriber here!

[@elaestioko7655]

it really depends on them, there is a filipino vlogger who grew up in america and married a japanese, in one of his vlog he said he's american 🤗

[@LetsGoBrandon247]

She hit the nail on the head. If you're Filipino in your heart, in your values, etc. regardless if your Fil-Am or a Filipino somewhere else in the world, you are Filipino. Those Filipinos who shut others out for not speaking the language, or not having been born in the Philippines, are not living by the values of what makes us truly Filipino. Don't be a hypocrite.

[@Telegebe]

@@LetsGoBrandon247 they are not Filipino to me if they are not Filipino citizen.

[@chancestaken]

Fil-Ams are Americans in culture and values though...

[@jdb6026]

I'm half-Ilonggo but don't speak their language very well. I do not consider myself Ilonggo. I am legally T'duray but know only 10 words. I do not see myself as T'duray. I will never be a part of these people and will never claim to be of them. Even if they accept me, I will not yield; I am not of them because I did not grow up in their culture and did not speak their language. I am, however, a Bisaya Davaoeño. Do I have a drop of Davaoeño 'blood'? Most-likely, I do not. But I spent about two-thirds of my life speaking Binisaya Davaoeño and knowing the culture. I have my own, unique personality as a Davaoeño. I speak like a Davaoeño, act like a Davaoeño, think like a Davaoeño, laugh like a Davaoeño, eat like a Davaoeño, and relate to people like a Davaoeño. I wasn't even born in Davao City. But to everyone and myself, I am a Bisaya Davaoeño. I don't know how different this is for the Filipino diaspora, but as mainlandfolk, I do not see people who either do not live the culture or know the language really well as Filipino. For me, it's not even about simply loving being a Filipino of the Philippines. Mainlandfolk even hate the Philippines to varying degrees. Nevertheless, they - we - are still Filipino. But, to each their own. Anyone can claim what they want. I speak English really well. The Philippines was (is) an American colony. I guess I can claim to be American. But really, what do I know?

[@ProximaCentauri88]

The English word RICE has many translations in Tagalog and other Philippine languages. These languages also have INCLUSIVE WE (KITA/ TAYO) and INCLUSIVE WE (KAMI). Language carries culture and traditions. If a language dies, the culture dies. If you really want to have the connection to the Philippines, LEARN THE PHILIPPINE LANGUAGE (Tagalog, Cebuano, Ilocano, etc.) of your parents. Tigilan ang mga pusong Pinoy eme. Hindi rin sinaing na bigas ang ginagamit namin sa SILOG. SI stands for SINANGAG, utang na loob.

[@tralala3997]

that's what they think, if they want to be accepted as filipinos then learn the culture first and leave their american individualistic values😅 embody what is being a filipino, learn the language, i know that's not the basis of how filipino you are, but it's the entry point of the "loob" to every filipino's heart. just like the professor said it is because she understands the loob.

[@se_amable]

Times are changing. Now, when you're in the Philippines, you are expected to speak the language. There is no excuse for not learning it. Gotta keep up, kabayans. Di na rin cool yung mga bata na di marunong mag-Tagalog. Being multi-lingual is becoming the trend. More and more foreigners without Filipino blood are becoming masters of Tagalog and Bisaya, why cant you? Im learning my third language thru apps and youtube. Its all about the effort, not the fluency.

[@TheVineOfChristLives]

Most Bay Area Filipino American kids I grew up with adopted the black music culture. Talk to them born in the 80’s and 90’s and they wear sports apparel and say “yow man, wssup ni**ah?” And they’re like 40 and early 50’s and have facial skin worse than Jokoy, mostly from drugs and alcohol abuse in their 20’s. Then most of the Fil am girls are dressed up with make up thicker than goldilocks cake and are very “eww? So hella awkward” and ended up with a non Filipino non catholic man. 99% of them when they visit the Philippines will ask their relatives very discreetly “why is there a mini shower gun next to the toilet” in their hotel room. Well, when it comes to eating, cooking, and sitting at the dinner table with family, they are quite good about it and even more well mannered than some native Filipinos. But ask him anything about politics in the Philippines, they’ll just say corrupt like everyone else and won’t have much of an opinion otherwise. So I guess maybe they are in someways not Filipino and aren’t in many other ways? I blame the baby boomers, the most selfish and most kuripot generation who raised kids that likely bullied classmates, that are having GenAlpha kids with screen time problems.

[@nomoduc910]

Dumb subject i thi k. It's just like if they are less that 90-100% full blooded, are they filipino?? Most of the celebrities in PI and only half but they are considered filipino. Celebrities and athletes in the US and abroad who are only 1/4 to 1/2 are claimed as filipino by the Philippines because of their status!!

[@mrrd4444]

I think if you can't speak a Filipino language but put effort into honouring Filipino culture and your own roots, yes. Filipino is not just in the language, even if it's still a big part of the identity. I don't think it's so much a matter of whether you're Filipino or not; just how much, and how much more or less you want to be connected to the culture.

[@Telegebe]

No PH passport not Filipino

[@thefilipinostorystudio]

We appreciate you sharing your thoughts on this! 🇵🇭

[@kgv-z9y]

*Filipino is not just in the language(s), YET it is a big part of the identity. Why is the language aspect of being Filipino always undervalued by those who can't speak it?? Dr. De Castro has explained the value of kapwa, and do you know how to get a real sense of kapwa and eventually get inside the "loob"? Yes, being able to connect with us on a deeper level by speaking OUR language. It's never your fault that your parents didn't pass on their language to you, and not being able to speak it doesn't make you less of a Filipino. But when you learn to speak the language of your parents and grandparents, it unlocks doors that lead to more meaningful realizations about our way of life, and that is a BIG thing. That's why complete foreigners (with no single drop of Filipino blood) who learned/are learning the language assimilate more easily and are more welcomed when they come here. If they were able to do it, so can you.

[@linuscastro4519]

No. No they're not. They are Americans with Filipino roots but as a Filipino? Not by a long shot.

[@KevinKasp-v9u]

Are the Ayalas Spanish even though they don’t speak Spanish? Of course not. They’re Filipinos.

[@justasking506]

They do speak Spanish!

[@CuteGirlDiary-cz]

Most of us filipino taught that "KITA" is a tagalog, but it's not, the tagalog word for it is "TAYO". Kita is a bicol word that means "Tayo".

[@Rollyman]

If the language is your basis, then how about the Visayas or Ilocanos that barely speaks Filipino or Tagalog language. I was on a gas station and was asked by a curious white American looking at my Truck with flag decals of USA and Philippines, "Are you American or Filipino"? I replied, "I'm an American and a retired Veteran proud of my Filipino heritage". Being who we are is in our heart, our honor and pride of who we are. Here is the US, Americans will respect you of who you are, and not who you are trying to be.

[@myg1985]

Filipino by blood, 100% yes. Butttt what is actually a Filipino? Is it just by blood or by culture as well? I migrated to the US from the Philippines at 40 yrs. old, so everything I knew, how I speak, how I think etc. are from the motherland. Now I’ve met a lot of Filipino Americans, who grew here and even most of them have both Filipino parents. Is there a difference? Absolutely! I see them as Filipino by blood but culturally and characterics, as an American. I think aside from asking Filipino American, also include those who migrated in another country when they are an adult. You’ll be surprised, they can tell the difference. For me, it is embracing who you are. Instead of trying to shut down 1 culture you grew up with, embrace both. Learning the language is the gateway.

[@Telegebe]

If you don't have a Philippines passport or are entitled to one then you are not Filipino. Even if you can speak Filipino no PH passport not Filipino. Simple. If you gave up your PH passport for citizenship in other country then stop calling yourself Filipino I don't care if you are born and raised in PH, If you are not entitled to a PH passport then not Filipino

[@adidasn00b]

Bakit ganun kahalaga yung citizenship para sa'yo?

[@AjAducal-kk6kl]

Wala akong Philippine passport hala Pacific islander na ba ko🤔🥹🥲😭🫠🤯😂😂😂

[@Telegebe]

@AjAducal-kk6kl ano passport mo?

[@Telegebe]

@@AjAducal-kk6kl wala kang passport? Kung di ka entitled sa PH Passport then di ka Filipino.

[@Telegebe]

@@AjAducal-kk6kl wala kang passport? Kung di ka entitled sa PH passport then di ka Filipino

[@hanielgaribay7623]

I find nothing wrong with themes that affirm one's being Filipino. But I hope it doesn't cover up the harsh realities Filipinos, both in the homeland and abroad, go through The Philippines faces a lot of challenges and most Filipinos in the Philippines are suffering from a host of problems. Whatever economic growth there is hardly reaches the majority and besides, this growth is on shaky foundations, dependent to a large extent on remittances by overseas Filipinos, who themselves, especially those facing abuse as domestic workers in the Gulf States; this is not to mention the negative effects of broken families that overseas work often spawns. Filipinos must be made not just to be proud but also to be enabled to address the basic problems of their country head on. They can only do this by having a deeper knowledge of their history, in all its glory and ugliness (particularly the persistent negative effects of colonialism on their mindset and psyche). Filipinos must not fear facing the facts and the truth, which sometimes are obscured by feel-good presentations. I hope your channel is not one of those that show Department of Tourism type feel good ads.

[@imperatorcebuano2841]

As far as I'm concerned, if you have Filipino lineage, you are Filipino, as much as you are with your other lineages.

[@jayvee.1099]

You have filipino parents, grandparents... you are a filipino because of you're blood. If you are a foreigner, no filipino blood, but loves a lot of things about Philippines (food, people, culture etc.), then, for me, you're also a filipino

[@danparedes3543]

Easy -Yes they are. 8 mins saved

[@Going_random]

It Depends. Its about feeling the culture ang knowing the language. Just becuase your mom or dad doesnt make you filipino. Remember they adopted a foreign culture while you grow up with it.

[@paweesayson1707]

If those Fil-Ams who dont speak the language yet b become agents where people from other countries view the Philippines in a good light and turn them into allies, then they are Filipinos. But if they love their green card and their American citizenship more than the Philippines, then they are not Filipinos.

[@GoldenKnight1618]

I met my wife 29 years ago. I am near-fluent in Bisaya - am I a Filipino?

[@GoldenKnight1618]

Many countries have blood-only citizenship requirements. The more liberal Western countries are more open, but ethno-states do not reciprocate. Example: Israel is blood-only, very strict. Yet Judaism and Zionist promotes multiculturalism within the U.S./Europe/Australia, outside of their countries. The U.N. declared Zionism to be a racist doctrine, before being pressured to repeal the resolution. On one hand, we can say that immigration was a fundamental key to building the United States, but on the other, we can see now that it has become very toxic, destructive, and fundamental to its slow-motion decay.

[@pagodnaayan]

Being Filipino is not about blood or language. If one claims the same ideologies, culture, traditions, and aspirations, then they are Filipino. Filipinos have to look at history to see what or who makes a Filipino. Fil-Ams are different. They are what they are Filipino AMERICANS.

[@Telegebe]

@@pagodnaayan to me if they are not Filipino citizen they are not Filipino

[@VonSilapan]

Of course they are FILIPINO even if they don’t speak tagalog or other filipino languages it’s their Heritage…

[@Telegebe]

@@VonSilapan if they are not Filipino citizen then they are not Filipino

[@Telegebe]

@@VonSilapan if they are not Filipino citizen then they are not Filipino.

[@jeremys6631]

I've answered this many times. Because I was in this position at one point in my life. And I'm going to say this that. No they are not Filipino. We are Pinoy.

[@JosiahDC]

There are approximately more than 175 languages and dialects in the Philippines. Clearly, language is not what makes you Filipino.

[@JSRLPadre]

THIS!!!

[@chancestaken]

What about citizenship?

[@Puguita-0cto]

Yes, but when they don’t speak any of these languages, lumalabas sila. And this isn’t the fault of them, but the parents.

[@chancestaken]

@@Puguita-0cto Eh marami rin namang Pinoy (Pinas) na Ingles lang ang alam. Ang pagkakaiba nila sa Fil-Ams, alam nila ang nangyayari sa bansa - sa politics, sa kultura - at Ph citizens sila 🤷🏻‍♀️ Fil-Ams are Americans. Ang allegiance nila ay sa US at hindi sa Pinas.

[@JosiahDC]

@@chancestaken As they should, if they've lived there their whole lives. And when they find success or get famous, like Bruno Mars, Olivia Rodrigo, etc., Filipinos are the first to claim their origin. What's your take on that?

[@supladomorelo6846]

We can learn from the Chinese, no matter where in the world they grew up, they can still speak their language. Sana ganyan tayong mga pinoy lalo sa mga magulang na na may anak sa ibang bansa

[@Ophirian-kt8ep]

If the blood comes from Philippines it is filipino, you can change cultures, the blood still filipino. Just like a male will always be a male even after he is dead, becayse he will always have the genes. There are filipinos by birth that have no drop of blood or dna of a filipino. Physiologically speaking if you have the dna from Philippines you are filipino😊

[@GTX311]

What is the official Filipino language? It is a language that nobody actually uses and is mainly based on Tagalog. When people claim that they are speaking Filipino, they are actually speaking Tagalog. Tagalog is not the only language in the Philippines. And look, we are even speaking English here. Even if you speak a Filipino language and was born in the Philippines, some other Filipino would tell you that you're not when they find out that you are living abroad. I just laugh in their faces. NOBODY can decide just themselves that I'm not Filipino.

[@TruthBeToldTruthSeekers]

I never heard a Pilipino say ako mahal ikaw

[@magicflour]

That's why she said that it's wrong in the video... It's "Mahal kita" (Love I-You)

[@reyceledon2458]

They maybe filipino by blood but by heart and mind they are not if they don't speak tagalog or not even trying to learn the language

[@mar-yn3pp]

Then why is it that we are always taught in school the maslow hierarchy. Not a single time we were told about this filipino psychology

[@r2kin2phils]

I'm a Filipino leaving in Canada. I asked one youngster who I suppose a Filipino. "Do you speak Tagalog?" Replied... No Tito, but I understand a little bit..No no no, to me you are not because you are not proud or work enough to learn.

[@JCarey-uv3bb]

They’re Filipino Americans. I’ve grown up with them in California and they all don’t speak Tagalog.

[@luvisuzu]

In short, the native filipino cant bridge the relationship gap with the americans with filipino descent because of the language barrier.

[@Richie-rs3wp]

It just shows how important language is. When Filipinos in the diaspora care about their roots, they must try to learn the language. There's no question that they are Filipinos by blood, however being a Filipino (or any nationality) is not just by blood but a combination of many factors and the biggest one is embracing the good in its culture.

[@silverholde1230]

To be honest, I still see the Filams as Filipinos. What I hate is that some of them are forcing some "modern western ideology" in to our throats. There's is no way your entering our sacred spaces with that kind of mindset. On the same time, I'm just happy that not all them are like that. Majority of Filams I know are really doing their best to learn the Language and know their roots more.

[@thefilipinostorystudio]

Salute to the Fil Ams and Filipinos who know that they are family and are doing their best to understand each other 🇵🇭❤️

[@Telegebe]

@@silverholde1230 if they are not Filipino citizen i dont see them as Filipino

[@francofiles7553]

Kita vs Kata Kita - isa lang not you and me Kata - you and me

[@pinoystep2167]

Sa batas ng Pilipinas, kng may dugong pinoy, Filipino ka half2x.

[@carluyabut1461]

To me, as long they are of Filipino ancestry and *actively* engages in his/her Filipino culture and history (which usually snowballs to him/her learning the language to some level imo), they’re Filipino.

[@thefilipinostorystudio]

well said! 🇵🇭❤️

[@Vendell_23]

By blood yes but culturally a big NO

[@radomshits]

yeah... if you mean the 'KITA' in bisaya. but in tagalog?😂

[@iliketheodds2575]

First

[@RicPads]

For me NO!

[@danielwest3194]

4 U No !!! Who Are You To Say What Someone Is ??? 🤔 If Someome Has Filipino Blood They Are To Biologically Filipino Weather Your Ignorance Wants Or Wishes To Believe It Or Not ... 💯

[@RicPads]

@danielwest3194 Correct your spelling and grammar first before talking to me. IGNORAMUS.

[@Telegebe]

NO PH passport = NOT FILIPINO. end of story

[@roadsideperspectives]

How many Filipinos have a passport?

[@1saamor897]

Based on your pfp and when you made your account, I believe you are a kid. If I am correct, then it explains why you are 100% stupid.

[@Telegebe]

@roadsideperspectives those Filipinos that dont have passport yet if they are entitled to PH passport then they are Filipino. If they are not entitled then they are simply not Filipino

[@roadsideperspectives]

@@Telegebe check the 1987 Philippine constitution. Nothing to do with passport. Citizenship by birth - A person is a natural-born Filipino citizen if at least one of their parents is a Filipino citizen.

[@Telegebe]

@@roadsideperspectives yes if your parents are Filipino citizen at the time of your birth you are outright Filipino and is entitled to a PH passport. But once you renounced that and get citizenship of other country even if you are born and raised in PH, you are no longer Filipino . if you are born with "former"Filipino citizen parents then technically you are not Filipino cos your parents is technically no longer Filipino unless you elected to have Philippines citizenship. If not then not Filipino

[@twintwinfalls]

She lost me on Maslow an inferior thinker

[@norfabros5690]

Of course all that has blood of Filipino even it's only 25% is a Filipino no matter what

[@Baju9r]

They are Americans whether they speak Filipino or not. That’s why they are called Filipino Americans or Fil-Ams. The noun is American and the adjective is Filipino. Everyone should know this by now.

[@EstrangheroAko]

I love Filipino culture which is more closer to biblical culture