Filipino

Filipino refers to the people of the Philippines, an Southeast Asian country made up of over 7,000 islands. It also pertains to the national identity, culture, language, and heritage of the Filipino people. The Filipino language, based on Tagalog, is one of the official languages alongside English. Filipinos are known for their strong family ties, hospitality, resilience, and rich cultural traditions influenced by indigenous practices, Spanish colonization, and modern global interactions. Overall, Filipino represents both a nationality and a cultural identity characterized by a diverse, vibrant, and adaptive community.