“We are saying that filipinos are pacific islanders because of their culture and what they look like! “

So then, by that logic, Indonesians, who resemble Filipinos, and therefore Pacific Islanders, should be classified as P.I.'s?

” There is chinese influence all over the world, even in italy.”

Yes, but the Philippines is close to China. Italy doesn't even come close. And if you think that Chinese influence doesn't make one Asian, then I guess Korea and Japan and Vietnam, and heck even Cambodia, Thailand, Indonesia, and Malaysia, all of which have Chines influence, aren't Asian then.

The Philippines not only has influence from China, it's also close by, and those two nations have been having relations with each other throughout history.

” I am a heterosexual and is part of the GSA( Gay Straight Alliance), does this make me gay then”

It's Gay STRAIGHT Alliance, which INCLUDES THE STRAIGHTS, so it's no bother if you, a heterosexual, are a part of it, because it's for homosexuals AND heterosexuals. Therefore, your argument fails.

The Philippines is not only a member of ASEAN, it's also a founding member (keyword, *founding member*), and it that'd only make sense if it was an Asian country to begin with.

“The only reason filipinos are labeled as asian is because of their geographic location. Period.”

This is by far the most ignorant, uneducated, misinformed, misguided statement I've heard regarding the “Are Filipinos Asian” issue.

The Philippines is not only in close proximity to those nations of East and Southeast Asia, it share similarities with them, and it's been having contact with them for a long time. It's all a matter of being linked and connected culturally and historically.

And the Philippines does have it family values. In the Philippines, the elderly aren't thrown into the retirement house like in America, but they're taken care of by their children.

Like it or not, we Filipinos are your brothers and sisters.

Honestly, you sound so desperate.

First off, your extremely bigoted statements against Filipinos negate everything you say. And, facts are facts, plain and simple. If the U.S. Census Bureau says that Filipinos households have the 2nd highest income, that I’m pretty sure that’s a pretty close fact. You put us Filipinos down like all we do is maid service or work at McDonalds. There are many Filipinos who are nurses, doctors, lawyers, engineers, accountants who bring that statistic up to 2nd. If you have better facts that are BETTER than the U.S. Census Bureau’s AND strong evidence that suggests Filipinos are NOT Asian, then write your own article.

But, DON’T come here spewing out your racist and bigoted drivel that is just your own opinion and doesn’t reflect any factual data to back your statements up.

Everything I’ve present here has been based on facts and the general consensus from a variety of areas (academic, governmental, political)….

Plus, I think I smell a TROLL. And I thank you for that…

Anyway, enough’s been said on both sides of the argument, let’s just leave it at that and comments are closed.

The other misleading statement earlier…..which says that the philipines is part of ASEAN, which makes them asian. Again, dont take words literally. I am a heterosexual and is part of the GSA( Gay Straight Alliance), does this make me gay then? So dont conclude based on assumptions. Again……please impress me with your analytical skills.

Someone also said filipinos have the 2nd highest income. When you look at the details it will say otherwise. Yeah, 20 Mcdonalds workers/maids/ rare white collar/ janitors living in the same house does contribute to a high income. And dont tell me this is not a secret of yours.

The only reason filipinos are labeled as asian is because of their geographic location. Period. Nothing else. Ive observed filipinos and their priorities and family values is nothing like us chinese/jap/korean/viets. They dont even value education like how they present in this forum. I challenge everyone to visit Hawaii, phillipines, guam, taiwan, japan, honk kong. Learn first hand what a filipino life is like. No asian would call a filipino their brother or sister.

Man… I cant believe people are presenting these useless facts that supposingly proves filipinos are asian. There is not one convincing proof that ive heard in this forum, except from misleading stuff. This forum is intended to trick the naive people into thinking that filipinos are something they are not.