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Why is Filipino spelled with an ‘F’ when the Philippines is spelled with a ‘Ph’?

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Italians live in Italy and Malaysians are from Malaysia. So why on earth can’t they call us “Philippinos”?

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Here’s why there are many dark-skinned, Indian-looking Filipinos in Cainta.

07/04/201803/09/2019 FilipiKnow British invasion of Manila, British occupation of the Philippines, Bumbays, Indian influence in Philippine culture, Indian-looking Filipinos in Cainta, Sepoys, Simon de Anda, Why there are many dark-skinned, Why there are many dark-skinned natives in Cainta

The common, widely accepted explanation is that these Filipinos had ancestors who came from India or “bumbays” as they were called, a term now considered derogatory. The answer is actually correct, but it begs for more historical explanation.

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Why Do Filipinos Love To Eat Rice? (And Other Yummy Pinoy Food Facts)

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How can you explain the Pinoy food culture to outsiders if you personally don’t know how it started? These quick bits of delicious food facts should give you a head start.

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11 Serious Answers To Mind-Blowing Pinoy Questions

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To pay tribute to our childhood curiosity, I have listed down some of the most mind-boggling Pinoy questions and the answers you never knew you needed to know.