[OPINION] The Women's World Cup and understanding Filipino-America

and how Filipinos here in the Philippines questioned the Filipino diaspora, particularly Filipino-Americans, about their “Filipino-ness.” As a scholar of nationalism caught in the crossfire, this made me think about where this is coming from; also to know the Filipino’s understanding of diaspora.

The first question is: where do we start? In my search for answers, if we look for the beginnings of “Filipino diaspora,” we should begin with the American colonial period following the aftermath of the Philippine-American War. Historically, it was only during the long Philippine Revolution that Rizal and the ilustrados cemented the idea of Filipino identity and that Aguinaldo and his revolutionary government established the concept of a Filipino nation when they asserted independence in 1898.

But many Filipinos saw this bane as an opportunity to better their lives, as the emerging American Empire required hired hands. However, it was not easy for them. According to my father, my grandfather has a personal history of diaspora. My grandfather together with his barrio relatives were part of the cohort of Ilocanos who was displaced to work in the plantations in Hawaii back in the 1920-30s. However, the hardship of labor across the Pacific was not for everyone.

The history of the Filipino diaspora is not limited to the American period. Regrettably, even after the Americans granted independence in 1946, the political and economic problems in the Philippines have continued to displace the Filipino. Some countries cite wars and conflict as the leading cause of diaspora, but in our country, the failure of the motherland remains the main culprit.

Philippines Latest News, Philippines Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

Rescued Filipino worker in Myanmar found in Pasay scams hub, senators toldMANILA, Philippines — A rescued Filipino in Myanmar was among the 650 workers found by authorities in a suspected scams hub in Pasay City, senators learned on Wednesday. Justice
Source: inquirerdotnet - 🏆 3. / 86 Read more »

GMA Integrated News’ SONA 2023 Special Coverage preferred by FilipinosAnchored by Pia Arcangel and Emil Sumangil, State of the Nation Address 2023 GMA Integrated News Special Coverage – which was simulcast on GTV and Pinoy Hits – logged a combined people rating of 7.9 percent or almost 4 million viewers in-- READ MORE:
Source: MlaStandard - 🏆 20. / 55 Read more »

This is how Filipinos dealt with flood in the early 1900sWe show you proof that flood has been no match for Filipinos since the Spanish occupation. We aren’t waterproof, but we sure do survive.
Source: inquirerdotnet - 🏆 3. / 86 Read more »

Each Filipino carries P145,339 burden as gov't debt nears P16 TThe Department of Budget and Management said that based on the 2024 Budget of Expenditures and Sources of Financing submitted to Congress, the government's debt would reach P15.842 trillion by the end of 2024. READ:
Source: manilabulletin - 🏆 25. / 51 Read more »

SWS: More Filipino families experienced hunger in June 2023 surveyAbout 10.4% of Filipino families experienced involuntary hunger, that is, being hungry and not having anything to eat at least once in the past three months, according to the latest Social Weather Survey (SWS).
Source: gmanews - 🏆 11. / 68 Read more »

The birth of Filipino hip-hopQUESTION OF THE DAY: Who is the most influential hip-hop artist of your generation? Drop your answers in the comment section! RELATED:
Source: manilabulletin - 🏆 25. / 51 Read more »