By: Lyza Paloma
In reply to <a href="https://twomonkeystravelgroup.com/common-questions-asked-filipino-backpacker/#comment-410291">Reginald cottrell</a>.
Hello, thank you for planning to visit our country. Filipinos are genuinely hospitable and friendly. There might be some stares but that is due to curiosity (most really stare at Foreigners - regardless of color). I have many African (from Kenya and Nigeria) friends but I think they got used to it. They have been living here for a long time and enjoying the country. If you get uncomfortable you can smile or start a conversation about Basketball, Filipinos love NBA.
By: Reginald cottrell
this is more of a question than a comment . i am a mature african american planning on visiting the philipines very soon . i want to know is it safe to visit ,will there be any racial comments from the people there or stares . i will be traveling to manila and then going to santo tomas batangas .
By: Pio B. Gabriel
I partook in one Cultural Night in Istanbul way back 2005. I was picked from the Audience to represent the Philippines by the Karaoke Master. Without asking me what song I was going to sing (he signaled the Band to play DAHIL SA IYO) I obliged with aplomb and much BRAVADO.
THERE WAS NO NEED TO ASK. Are you a Filipino?
By: Santiago Aranzazu
I just want to correct Mr. Della.
There was a public school system under Spanish rule.
By: Anca | Globaloud
I was surprised that English is an official language in the Philippines, but I see it as a big advantage later in life.
And talking about safety in the Philippines, I must confess while traveling there I felt as safe as home.
By: Kach of GTravel Gurus
In reply to <a href="https://twomonkeystravelgroup.com/common-questions-asked-filipino-backpacker/#comment-1084">juana</a>.
hahahaha! I can feel you why telling them that Juana!
By: juana
Other travelers don't have Philippines on their radars, honestly. So sometimes, upon knowing I'm a Filipino backpacker:
They: Filipino? So, where are you from?
Me: Philippines.
They: Philippines???
Me: Yep. You know, Manny Pacquiao!
They: OOOOOH! *laughs
LOL. I was often asked like this, and I answered just like this.
By: Kach of GTravel Gurus
In reply to <a href="https://twomonkeystravelgroup.com/common-questions-asked-filipino-backpacker/#comment-772">Maye</a>.
hahah! So the question is: Do you like Karaoke Maye? I like it but Jonathan doesnt enjoy it when I sing! LOL!
By: Maye
I'm always asked if I am a good singer because they think all Filipinos are!
By: Kach of GTravel Gurus
In reply to <a href="https://twomonkeystravelgroup.com/common-questions-asked-filipino-backpacker/#comment-708">Ulpi Edub</a>.
HAHAHA! Same experience! <3
By: Ulpi Edub
I was asked about #1 and #3... I came up with the same answers... Haha...