What is your first impression to Filipina?

My country... - Being pinoy..
@jbelle (912)
Philippines
August 17, 2007 1:49am CST
Do you hate Filipina? what comes first in your mind about Philippines? why some hate filipina? or Are you proud being a pinoy or pinay?
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20 responses
@balasri (26537)
• India
17 Aug 07
To be honest the first thing that comes in to my mind is Imelda Marcos and her famous collection of footwear.How can a person wallow in so much of luxury when the people who trust you are are in poverty.Where is the conscience? The next thing that comes to my mind is the beautiful girls. But it is a pity that most of them are having tough time as maids in many countries. Will you please tell me more about your country.You can correct me if I am wrong.
@balasri (26537)
• India
22 Aug 07
I know about filipino girls.My neighbor's nanny is a filipino.She is a treat to watch and you must see the way she looks after the kids.As you say she is very affectionate and perfect.You can be very very proud of your community.In this present world where love and care are lacking you people have those qualities in plenty.I adore you for that.
@balasri (26537)
• India
26 Aug 07
Any time dear.You are most welcome.
@jbelle (912)
• Philippines
21 Aug 07
Hi! Im glad you know Imelda Marcos, how were you able to know her? Anyway yes it is true that we Filipinos are being typecasted as nannies... But let me share you this I tkae no offense being typcasted as a nanny. But I do take offense that the educated people of the world have somehow denegrated the true sense and meaning what a nanny is. Let me tell you what she is. She is someone you trust to look after the very people most preciuos to you- your child, the elderly, yoursself. She is the one who has made a living out of caring and loving other people. To those who have typecasted us as nannies, I thank them. It is a testament toi the loving and caring culture of the filipini people. And t of my roots that I am forever proud and grateful of my roots and culture...
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@zer0charly (5614)
• Philippines
22 Aug 07
wohoooo!proud to be pinoy!..i believe that when it comes to attitude,filipinos are the best!for bein so hospitable and so helpful..but the bad part of us filipinos were we are so kind to those people in the other country..i dont know..i've just notice that!... and filipinas are beautiful and smart!"ms.international precious lara quigaman" is one of the proof!and ofcourse me..haha! why some people especially in the other country hates filipina?and some of us tagged as nani.? i just wanted to share with you my experience while chatting with the people in china..when i told them that i am from the philippines,they'll ignore me and will tell me that they dont want to chat with a filipina like me..then,my friend (that i met from chat also) told me that some people of china hate filipinas because we are using some people just to have money..it hurted me so much..but i cnt blame them for saying those things..i know that there are some filipinas who are getting married for them to get out of their poor living.. and for those who tagged as "NANI".. we're not ashame of that..well.."shame on you!.."^__^
• Philippines
22 Aug 07
^__^ --thanks for the best response!
@jbelle (912)
• Philippines
22 Aug 07
your'e welcome...
@jbelle (912)
• Philippines
22 Aug 07
Yeah anyway its their lost not ours... Because some nationaliy are very rationalist. like you have mentioned the chinesse well it is because their mind are preoccopied with money they dont think of a good family and spend a quality time with their family unlike us Filipinos we value our family and we are very family oriented. Well, if they only know how caring and loving we are... Thanks for the response... For that ill mark you as the best response...
@ssh123 (31073)
• India
28 Aug 07
Why should anyone hate Filipino? I think they are pretty good people, hardworking and they go in search of jobs all over the world like Indians. The filipino girls here in mylot are most beautifulones as I have seen from their phrographs.!!
@jbelle (912)
• Philippines
31 Aug 07
Thanks so much for the appreciation I am one of them, LOL...
@maximax8 (31053)
• United Kingdom
17 Aug 07
I have met some friendly people from the Philippines working or traveling overseas. From My Lot members I have seen some gorgeous looking photos of beaches and islands in the Philippines. I read about fantastic island hopping experiences. I would really like to visit the famed Chocolate Hills.
@ciades (1623)
• Philippines
17 Aug 07
Chocolate hills located at Carmen, Bohol. It such a nice and wonderful place.And See you there! Me and my officemates scheduled to visit on that place. It will be my second time to be there. :-)
@jbelle (912)
• Philippines
17 Aug 07
Oh thank you so much because there are some foreigners who under estimate Filipinos they are very racist... thanks and hope youll be able to see our beautiful country especially boracay....
@posham (1236)
• Philippines
9 Apr 08
yeah, ihaven't been there myself.. it's located in a different island than where i'm from.. anyway, it's nominated as the new seven wonders of the world,, vote if you wish to promote it.. http://www.new7wonders.com/nature/en/liveranking/
@MisterPlus (1915)
• Philippines
17 Aug 07
I am a proud pinoy for so many things. We have Lea Salonga and so many other famous filipinos and filipinas are good cook I can say. These filipinos make me proud and stand up with pride.. Plus We are blessed with wonders of nature. Boracay and so many unnamed sceneries. Sun and rain and white clouds and blue sky makes me feel ease. This is my country and I love to stay here forever.
@jbelle (912)
• Philippines
17 Aug 07
yes same here... thanks for your response...
• United States
16 Apr 08
yeah right. be proud for the famous but how about the filipinos suffering from famine and corrupt government...
@eprado (1467)
• Philippines
26 Aug 07
My first impression of a Filina, they are kind, hospitable, pretty cute too. I don't hate Filipina women, I liked them. I am proud of being a Filipino. :-)
@jbelle (912)
• Philippines
28 Aug 07
Thanks and we must be proud that we are, sorry for their wrong impression right?
• United States
25 Mar 08
Honestly, if i could choose not to be born a filipina i will. I always think that its such a disadvantage to be born a Filipino/Filipino, well unless you're super rich or your family's in politics and very corrupt and then your probably rich. I also think Boracay is so overrated. Foreigners only go there because its the cheapest place so-so beach they can be where people look up to them like they're gods... Just my opinion..
@lucky_witch (2707)
• Philippines
17 Aug 07
I love being Filipina and I am proud to be one. I dont know what comes to other peoples mind when they hear the word Filipina... but for me... I am different in every way so whatever they are thinking... I wont be affected because I am A Filipina who can be proud of my self just like the others...
@jbelle (912)
• Philippines
22 Aug 07
Yes we should... thanks for the response...
@sr0415 (1140)
• Philippines
22 Aug 07
Hi jbelle! :) I am proud of being a pinay! Even if there are certain part in this world who dislikes our race, well, I don't care. They got that impression. They miss one big opportunity to get to know hospitable, helpful and thoughtful Filipinas. :) *wohooooo!* Philippines is a really great country. If we try to open wide our eyes and see the beauty of our country, we'll really be amazed. There are certain parts here in our country that is really considered as paradise. Just think about those retired Americans who prefer to settle here in our country. :) take care and God bless!
@jbelle (912)
• Philippines
28 Aug 07
Yes, thats true... Me too im very proud I am a Filipina... And we have so may beautiful places here in our country like Palawan, Boracay and the likes right?
@ciades (1623)
• Philippines
17 Aug 07
I am a filipina and i proud being one of them.
@jbelle (912)
• Philippines
17 Aug 07
yes we should! thanks for the response...
@jcyap888 (721)
• Philippines
17 Aug 07
i'm not a pinoy but i think filipina is beautiful and sweet and romantic and always in fashion. i want to meet one again! are you one romantic and sweet?
@jbelle (912)
• Philippines
21 Aug 07
yeah your'e right we are known for being sweet and caring people...
22 Aug 07
Filipinas are nice accomodating and sincere person. Thay opted to be simple and reserved. And loyal to their partners although some of them have tactless mouth but still filipina are the best. I am not saying those foreigner girls are not nice. Of course they rae also especially those from ireland, europe and us. I am attracted to white girls that are smart and mature.
@jbelle (912)
• Philippines
28 Aug 07
Thak you for sharing... In your country do they look down Filipina?
• United States
15 Apr 08
No, I don't love them. I ask my husband he said SHORT people that's what Philippines is full off. I have no clue. Yes,I am proud PINOY AKO!
@Amanda81587 (3042)
• United States
15 Jul 08
I don't hate anyone. My uncle just married a Filipina so now there is Filipina in my family. I really can't say that I know much about your country because I don't. But I believe everyone should be proud of who they are reguardless your race. :)
• Weatherford, Texas
2 Aug 14
No! How could any man resist the beauty of filipinas, let alone hate them?? I have been in love with filipinas since i was active duty in the USMC. You filipinas have a power over us men that makes is your helpless loveslaves and u know it! When i went onto the site where i found my filipina fiance, i had 1 goal in mind: find and marry a filipina! In the process of finding the one filipina who captured me, i waded through more than 500 other devastatingly-beautiful filipinas who made me melt like butter with all the sweet things they said to me online. I could not believe it! So i had to make a choice because i could only marry 1 beautiful filipina and i chose my sweet Cebuana who constantly tells me how much she loves me and wants to have my children. I never knew there was a whole country of women who make such wonderful wives. I am madly in love with my filipina and i will be faithful to her, but as i told over 250 other beautiful filipinas, "i would marry you all if i could"
@checapricorn (16061)
• United States
12 Apr 08
I am proud to be full-blooded Filipina and will continue to be!Each has its own weaknesses and limitations and some really are just bad by nature! So, there are instances that they hurt people, insult people, cheated others, back bite or criticize others, so they were hated by other race or even by their co-Filipina and some people tend not to trust anymore since they will generalize it!I guess, this issue is common to every race and will continue to be a situation since there is no place as perfect!
@quawertz (777)
• Philippines
21 Dec 07
I have to be biased here because I am Filipina. But in all honesty, I think Filipinos-not just the female-in general are sweet, very accommodating, hospitable, funny and just "laugh trip pare"Hahaha... We know how to laugh at our problems.
• Philippines
1 Nov 07
Hello, I'm really proud to be a Filipina. We're know to be caring, humble and thoughtful. It's really nice to be born in this country of ours. I'm proud of our culture and the way our parents teach us as we grow. =)
@dhamrait (71)
• India
21 Dec 07
Hate Filipina? NO no no. In my opinion they are the most honest, open hearted, jovial and beautiful human being in the whole planet. I was born in Manila and I still cherish the moments I spent with these warm loving people. They are the BEST. Please rank and be my friend.
@cednik (233)
• United States
25 Mar 08
I have not heard something bed about your country. I like filipines becouse your country flag is nearly same as our czech republic flag :D
@rhane7315 (5649)
• Philippines
12 Apr 08
i'm proud and happy being a pinay. philippines has so many tourists spots that they will love and filipino people are very well known for being friendly and hospitable