Part Filipino

I’m half-Filipino and was raised mostly American. I thought it might be interesting to show you what Filipino stuff I have in my household. But then I also thought it would be interesting to see what people online think is stuff that you might find in a Filipino household. So I'm taking a look at what you might find in other Filipino household and showing you what Filipino stuff I have in mine. Wh...

In today’s episode of the Part Filipino Podcast, I’m discussing how to navigate being a person of mixed heritage. "The Biracial Identity Crisis" by Laila Norwood: https://digitalcommons.csumb.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1016&context=writingwaves#:~:text=So%20a%20biracial%20identity%20crisis,eyes%2C%20they%20are%20not%20enough Please note that I view this Podcast as the start of a conversat...

In today’s episode of the Part Filipino Podcast, I’m taking DNA tests to see how Filipino I actually am. The tests are from Ancestry.com and MyHeritage.com . I will discuss: The Ancestry.com testing experience. The MyHeritage DNA kit testing experience. My DNA results from Ancestry.com . My DNA results from MyHeritage. A comparison of the results. Please note that I view this Podcast as the start...

I’m half-Filipino from my mom's side! In today’s episode of the Part Filipino Podcast, I’m interviewing my mom about her experience growing up in the Philippines. We also discuss: Her parent's experiences coming out of WWII. Her connection to the Marcos regime. Her education at Philippine Science High School. Please note that I view this Podcast as the start of a conversation. If you would like to...

October is Filipino American History Month! In this episode of the Part Filipino Podcast, I'm exploring some of the history behind Filipino American History Month. I will share: Who started the event and why? What reasons were provided to Congress? Who took issue with the efforts to commemorate Filipino American History and why? What are some ideas for recognizing Filipino American History? How wi...

In this episode of the Part Filipino Podcast, I share a discussion I had with Alan Johnston, who served an LDS mission in Cebu, Philippines. Alan shares his experiences and observations from his time spent immersing himself in Filipino society and culture. Please note that I view this Podcast as the start of a conversation. If you would like to participate or share your thoughts, leave a comment b...

I've seen a wide range of comments on what makes a person a "Filipino." Some say it is citizenship along with knowing the culture and language. Others say it is the "one-drop rule"--as long as you have at least one drop of Filipino blood, you are Filipino. Others say it is something in between. In my view, part of the disparity in these types of comments comes from the difficulty associated with d...

I’m half-Filipino so my kids are a quarter-Filipino. In today’s episode of the Part Filipino Podcast, I’m interviewing my oldest daughter, Lucy, about her experience growing up ¼ Filipino. Please note that I view this Podcast as the start of a conversation. If you would like to participate or share your thoughts, leave a comment on YouTube ( @partfilipinopodcast ) or find me online at https://part...

My mom sent me a link to a YouTube channel called The Filipino Story Studio. The goal of that channel is to uplift the global Filipino nation. The bedrock of the effort is a six-episode animated series that celebrates the beauty, the genius, and the spirit of the Filipino. In this episode of the Part Filipino Podcast, I review the first video in this series on "What it means to be Filipino." So, s...

It's the end of my first month hosting the Part Filipino Podcast. I thought I should respond to viewer questions and comments. Fortunately, since I'm the host, I can do whatever I want. And what I want to do is respond to viewer comments and questions. In this episode, I will address the following topics: Acceptance in the Filipino diaspora. Growing up part-Filipino in the US. Dual Citizenship (Ph...

I'm half Filipino. My mom is from Manila, Philippines and my dad is from Utah. Although I was born in the Philippines, I was raised very much American. In this episode of the Part Filipino Podcast, I share 10 Facts About the Philippines based on my limited exposure to the Filipino culture while growing up. ------- Episode Contents: --------- 0:00 - Intro 0:16 - 1. Family relationships are less com...

I once Googled "Do I count as Filipino?" (well, actually I had a typo and Googled "Do I count as Filipion"). I was surprised to find that many people were asking this same type of question, but without the typo. So in this episode of the Part Filipino Podcast, I am looking at these questions and the responses. #filipino #philippines #filam #filipinoamerican

I cover how I define "Filipino" and the different types of Filipinos within that definition, including what it means to be Part Filipino. I also explore how many part Filipinos there are in the Filipino diaspora.

Introducing the Part Filipino Podcast. What it is, what it isn't, why I'm doing it, and where I'm going with it.