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...
Maligayang Bati Tita Lila! π Flashback to our Leo birthday celebration at Kabuki Japanese Restaurant in Pasadena. I'll post more pix later. Join us & help build a Fil-Am online community. Please leave a comment, and click to follow our website LA .pinoybuilt.com. Join one of our sites in California: Los Angeles , Sacramento , San Diego , San Francisco , San Jose or Vallejo . Click on a tag below to browse.
National Leon Day is celebrated every June 25th , and it marks exactly six months until Christmas Day . The name “Leon” is simply “Noel” spelled backward , and “Noel” is a French word meaning “Christmas.” π Is It a Real Holiday? Leon Day is not a government holiday , but it's widely recognized online and in certain niche communities. Think of it like “Star Wars Day” (May the 4th)—fun, unofficial, but real to fans. Lots of Filipinos mark September 1 as the start of the Christmas season at the start of the "ber" months. I guess there are some who start earlier on June 25! π Common Leon Day Activities Start working on handmade Christmas gifts Plan or preview holiday decor Begin holiday budgeting or shopping Run "Christmas in July" teaser sales or announcements 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.
π Happy Fourth of July, mga kababayan in LA! π Whether you're hitting up a rooftop party in DTLA, catching fireworks from Griffith Park, or vibing to OPM while grilling lumpia in someone’s backyard—today is all about freedom, fun, and Filipino pride π΅ππΊπΈ. For all the 20-something Fil-Ams out there repping LA—whether you're from Glendale, Carson, West Covina, Eagle Rock, or even out in the IE—remember that you carry a legacy of strength, culture, and creativity. This weekend, embrace both sides of who you are: American by birth or choice, Filipino by blood and soul. Let’s celebrate our freedom to be bilingual, bold, brown, and brilliant . “Celebrate your independence AND your heritage. Eat that BBQ, blast that Ben&Ben, and be loud about your roots.” π΅ππΊπΈ π£ Calling All Filipino-Americans π΅ππΊπΈ Whether you're a first-generation immigrant who journeyed here from the Philippines, a second-generation Filipino...
Huwag Na Lang Kaya - Truefaith (Official Lyric Video) Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2GzNWCL Apple: https://apple.co/2Kp3xrn True Faith is a band from the Philippines, formed in 1991. They have become one of the Philippines' most popular and accomplished bands. The band took its name from New Order's 1987 hit single "True Faith", revealing the group's new wave origins. At first, True Faith mined mid-1980s new wave sounds for its breezy pop formula, but the group eventually ventured further into the Philippine mainstream, firmly embracing middle of the road radio. Under the Viva Records label, the band has 13 best-selling albums. Wikipedia
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