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Ethnolinguistic Groups of the Philippines (With Population Estimates)

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I’m a 1.5 generation Filipino immigrant — I left the Philippines at 9 years old and grew up in the United States. Like many others who moved young, I still find myself learning more about the history and cultural richness of our homeland. One of the most fascinating and often overlooked aspects of the Philippines is just how diverse it truly is. The Philippines is home to over 175 ethnolinguistic groups , each with its own language, culture, and history. Below is a more detailed look at the major groups, including where they live and approximate population sizes. Luzon Tagalog (~28–30 million) – Central & Southern Luzon, Metro Manila, Mindoro Ilocano (~9–10 million) – Northern Luzon, Ilocos, Cordillera, migrants in Mindanao Kapampangan (~2.9 million) – Pampanga, Tarlac, parts of Bulacan, Bataan Pangasinan (~1.5–1.8 million) – Pangasinan Province Bicolano (Central Bikol) (~4–5 million) – Bicol Region Ibanag (~500,000) – Cagayan Valley Ivatan (~30,0...
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Kurt Vonnegut: "Be soft. Do not let the world make you hard. "

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"Do not let pain make you hate. Do not let the bitterness steal your sweetness. Take pride that even though the rest of the world may disagree, you still believe it to be a beautiful place.” Kurt Vonnegut "Be soft. Do not let the world make you hard. Do not let pain make you hate. Do not let the bitterness steal your sweetness. Take pride that even though the rest of the world may disagree, you still believe it to be a beautiful place.” Kurt Vonnegut Photograph: Edie Vonnegut/AP pic.twitter.com/2wfrgmGNjR — Pearl Annie (@with_love_pearl) April 15, 2025   Join us & help build this Los Angeles Filipino-American community. Please leave a comment, and  click to follow our website   LA .pinoybuilt.com. Click on a tag below to browse.
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Former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte: Live ICC hearing

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Former President of the Philippines, Rodrigo Duterte, is expected to make his first appearance at the International Criminal Court. Duterte said he takes full responsibility for his administration's ‘war on drugs,’ in a video message posted on his Facebook account, as he braces for a legal battle at the International Criminal Court. #Philippines #RodrigoDuterte #InternationalCriminalCourt #Duterte #warondrugs #legalbattle #ICC #live #news #reuters
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Who OWNS Asia’s Most Sacred Blade? The Filipino vs. Indonesian Keris WAR

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LA.pinoybuilt.com April 19, 2025 at 08:39AM Across Southeast Asia, the Kris—sometimes called the Keris—is more than a weapon. It’s sacred, symbolic, and deeply tied to national identity. But here’s the thing: both Indonesia and the Philippines claim it. So we set out to see for ourselves. We forged two Kris blades in the heartlands where the tradition still lives—one in Java, one in Mindanao—and uncovered the contrasts in craftsmanship, meaning, and cultural pride. This is a story about history, survival, and who still bleeds for the blade. To order a Keris blade, message Mpu (Master) Sanamo directly on WhatsApp: +62 817-0370-9427 Join the Fil-Am conversation. Comment below. #PinoyPride #FilipinoAmerican
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Stock Market Crash #OrangeMonday

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"Wall Street is sinking again, following other global markets, as worries deepen about whether President Trump’s trade war will torpedo the global economy." Wall Street is sinking again, following other global markets, as worries deepen about whether President Trump’s trade war will torpedo the global economy. https://t.co/jM58qFisL1 — Los Angeles Times (@latimes) April 7, 2025 Jumping ship: Four more Wall Street strategists cut S&P 500 target on Trump’s tariffs https://t.co/0u8E3VrVIJ — CNBC (@CNBC) April 7, 2025
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