Filipinos are not Asians

[bankai]

eto pa con't:

In a few years, I may take advantage of whatever opportunities come my
way. But I will come home. A borderless world doesn't preclude the
idea of a home. I'm a Filipino, and I'll always be one. It isn't about
just geography; it isn't about boundaries. It's about
giving back to the country that shaped me.

And that's going to be more important to me than seeing snow outside
my windows on a bright Christmas morning.

Mabuhay and Thank you.
__________________________________________________ __________________
So, be proud, you are a Filipino,...and not like
Mr. Art Bell. Please do
send this to as many persons as you can until it
reaches him.

[claRkEnt]

an old one and a HOAX!

[niky]

an old one and a HOAX!

Correct.

*bankai: that is such an old hoax. That letter is completely fake. Some moderators might be pissed off to see it here again, as every time it is posted, they either delete or lock the thread.

I suggest you erase it yourself... as it has nothing to do with this topic anyhow.

[quiksie]

baka kulang lan sila sa ng knowledge sa geography.

pacific- (asia pacific) islanders - (phil. islands) or something like that kaya pacific islanders ang alam nila :twak:

[Jun aka Pekto]

Filipinos are not Asians.....


only Filipinas ....

Coz, Filipinos are Asions..... tama ba yon?

ache-che

This joke is so....... I'm actually laughing....

[redorange]

Guam....... Heh. There's so many Pinoys there it might as well be part of the Philippines.

Hey I resemble that comment. Most of the locals have Filipino blood also and the culture is the same as the Philippines because of their history. Damn I miss having a beach in my backyard.

Another reason why some Pinoys put pacific islander is because organizations here in the US usually celebrate Asian/Pacific Islander(APA) days/month together so they get confused. Heck, most pinoys here still call the Philippines PI instead of RP and the Philippines hasn't been a PI since the US granted it independence and became a republic. Actually I like what one Filam writer wrote in a column saying we should be called Aspanic=Asian+Hispanic. But the term As and panic doesn't paint a good image.

[Jun aka Pekto]

Hey I resemble that comment. Most of the locals have Filipino blood also and the culture is the same as the Philippines because of their history. Damn I miss having in my backyard.

Another reason why some Pinoys put pacific islander is because organizations here in the US usually celebrate Asian/Pacific Islander(APA) days/month together so they get confused. Heck, most pinoys here still call the Philippines PI instead of RP and the Philippines hasn't been a PI since the US granted it independence and became a republic. Actually I like what one Filam writer wrote in a column saying we should be called Aspanic=Asian+Hispanic. But the term As and panic doesn't paint a good image.

Years ago, we once thought of moving to Guam (my Dad's preference) instead of the Philippines (my Mom's) because of that exact reason. Of course, my Mom won out in the end......

My Dad goes to Guam (or any other US territory) for a few weeks every 2 (or is that 4?) years so that his citizenship isn't put in jeopardy.


Anyway, although I prefer the Asian side of me, the thought of me being a Pacific Islander had occured before when I was much younger.

[redorange]

Years ago, we once thought of moving to Guam (my Dad's preference) instead of the Philippines (my Mom's) because of that exact reason. Of course, my Mom won out in the end......

My Dad goes to Guam (or any other US territory) for a few weeks every 2 (or is that 4?) years so that his citizenship isn't put in jeopardy.


Anyway, although I prefer the Asian side of me, the thought of me being a Pacific Islander had occured before when I was much younger.

OT

What's the citizenship of your dad and why would it be in jeopardy?

[Jun aka Pekto]

OT

What's the citizenship of your dad and why would it be in jeopardy?

US. He was told by both Immigrations and the US Embassy that he must set foot in US soil every few years in order to keep his citizenship. Guam happens to be the closest. That's why he preferred Guam. No need to worry about his citizenship and still close enough to the Philippines.

[empy]

Hehe. But don't be too harsh on them. When it comes to U.S. birth certificate forms, they have it just as bad as we do, perhaps even worse. At least, we rightfully belong to the Asian category, which is an option in the form.

Spanish-Americans (or 1st gen peninsulares) wishing to emphasize their heritage have to tick off Hispanic (Mexicans, Puerto Ricans, Cubans, etc), the rationale being they speak the same language.

'tis merely a joke on the "bread" typo

btw my spanish friends refuse to tick off the 'hispanic' box. they tick 'caucasian' because of their european features and heritage. back to your earlier point, they do have an option to be considered a minority if it helps them (for getting jobs, admissions or whatnot) and if they so choose. daya! :swear: