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Filipino Quotes

Identity, food, and family in one word.

One quote points out that Filipino food is less commonly known than other Asian cuisines, despite its own distinct character. For more on identity and heritage, see Background quotes.

Filipino food is not common when compared to your local Chinese food options.

Quotes by Vincent Rodriguez III

I'm of Filipino, Spanish, and Chinese descent, and was raised on Hawaii.

Quotes by Tia Carrere

I was betting on cockfights in the Filipino workers' camps when I was 11.

Quotes by Susanna Moore

My worry is how to protect the Filipino.

Quotes by Rodrigo Duterte

Ability Quotes

Most of my background is Filipino and partly Chinese, but mostly Filipino.

Quotes by Reggie Lee

Within the Filipino community, everybody knows somebody who's undocumented.

Quotes by Nico Santos

You rarely see a Filipino family on TV.

Quotes by Nico Santos

I'm so Filipino. I'm fluent in Filipino.

Quotes by Nico Santos

I articulate the deepest need of the Filipino people, which is reform of a corrupt culture.

Quotes by Miriam Defensor-Santiago

Actor Quotes

The Philippines consists of different beautiful islands, so my Filipino fans are as beautiful and passionate.

Quotes by Lee Min-ho

The Filipino embraces civilization and lives and thrives in every clime, in contact with every people.

Quotes by Jose Rizal

I found out that I was illegal when I was 16. I'm gay. I'm Filipino.

Quotes by Jose Antonio Vargas

I am pure Filipino; both my parents are Filipino.

Quotes by Jacob Batalon

Filipino businessmen must have the ability to compete freely in the global economy.

Quotes by Gloria Macapagal Arroyo

Background Quotes

Filipino talents and skills are becoming ubiquitous in many parts of the world. Returning Filipino workers have helped improve our skills and technological standards.

Quotes by Ferdinand Marcos

For decades, as literary editor, I have followed the growth of our creative writing in English. In my Solidaridad Bookshop, half of my stock consists of Filipino books written in English and in the native languages.

Quotes by F. Sionil Jose

And, of course, in the Philippines there were so many thousands of Americans that were captured by the Japanese and held and who were rescued by Filipino Americans, or Filipinos I should say, and by U.S. troops near the close...

Quotes by Dana Rohrabacher

I have not met a Filipino actor who didn't dream of working on an 'FPJ' remake.

Quotes by Coco Martin

I'm really proud to be Filipino. Filipinos are really supportive, and I want to thank all of them. I love them!

Quotes by Charice Pempengco

Beautiful Quotes

If there's a Filipino flag waving, will.i.am whispers to me, ‘Filipinos are over there!' And then I wave towards that direction.

Quotes by apl.de.ap

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this Filipino quotes collection about?
It gathers quotes reflecting on Filipino identity, food, family, and community visibility, offered from a personal and cultural perspective.
Why do people search for filipino quotes?
Readers connected to Filipino heritage, or curious about it, look for authentic reflections on culture, identity, and community experience.
What does one quote say about Filipino food?
It notes that Filipino food is not as commonly known or available as other local Asian cuisines like Chinese food, pointing to a gap in mainstream visibility.
Is there a quote about representation on television?
Yes, one observes that a Filipino family is rarely seen on TV, highlighting limited representation in mainstream media.
Does a quote touch on undocumented status within the community?
Yes, one states that within the Filipino community, everybody knows somebody who is undocumented, speaking to a shared and widely felt reality.

Other quotes speak to representation and community, noting how rarely a Filipino family appears on television and how closely undocumented status touches the wider community. See Ability quotes and Beautiful quotes for related themes.