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

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

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

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

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.

11 Serious Answers To Mind-Blowing Pinoy Questions

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.

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