What make Filipinos unique?

The Filipinos are the only Asians who kiss the hands of their elders as a sign of respect. For a non-English people, they are very fluent in
speaking the English language as compared to other Asians.

Well, this is a country of over 7000 beautiful islands, and yet, very few people know how to swim. (This from experience with my wife's family
from Central Luzon. Maybe they're an exception).

, the Filipino is very Catholic (with no divorce) and yet, down in Mindanao the Muslims can have 4 wives and do have a divorce.

Jeepneys . Jampacked LRT and MRT stations . Bahay Kubo . Dark hair and dark eyes . The Filipino language . Sinigang . Adobo . Saya't barong .
Kundiman :)
I'm proud of our culture . I love the foods , the people , religion and the place . Everything . And MORE IMPORTANTLY , THE SIMPLE LIFE IN THE
PI ! I also love the Filipino optimism . WALANG KATULAD TAYO EH ! 'Yung tipong sa gitna ng problema ay nakukuha pa natin ngumiti :) FILIPINOS
ROCK ! \m/

With all due respect to Yogibear, who has probably been successfully brainwashed by the elitists in the Philippines, the country presently is no
more than 5% part or full Spanish/European blood, less than 1% part or full American blood. Those of direct Chinese ancestry make up roughly
15-20% of the population. The vast majority of Filipinos today are of Malay/Indo/aboriginal stock. Mostly brown-skinned, shorter people with
wide noses. I hope my last comment did not offend you Yogibear--because it SHOULDN'T! There is no shame in being short, flat-nosed and
dark-skinned. Dump your colonial mentality and progress forward for your sake

our sense of humor (who else can still manage a laugh after a fire? or typhoon? or the VERY heavy traffic?)

our bamboo attitude (we can withstand almost anything, we refuse to break, we old our head high and yet, we still manage to bow our heads
down to let the heavy winds pass)

great sense of family (we treat old family friends like they're part of the family, aunts and uncles, and we show great respect to our elders)

our silent strength (we refuse to be discriminated against because we know our rights, and yet we do not look for a fight. we do not use the
poor status of our country to take advantage)

we do not tolerate someone just because they speak our language (we recognize when someone has done wrong, we would try to help when
we see a glimpse of change, but when there's no hope, we do not tolerate faults when it meant someone else is getting hurt)

we adapt to change so easily

the great food (balut, mangga't bagoong, ludy's peanut butter, leche flan, adobo, etc)

we are dreamers, and we persevere

we study hard

we do not have the kind of benefits given to people living in other countries, but we manage, and we manage well.

we can survive anywhere (we can adjust to their road rules, let's see if they can survive our roads)

we love life, we know how to have a good fun, we love singing!

of course, last but not the least, the black eyes and black hair!!!

*my list can go on forever but i think i should give way to other's answers as well.

 FILIPINO COFFEE DELIVERS DAILY INSPIRATION TO STARBUCKS CUSTOMERS

Bold. Earthy. Smooth. Similar to a typical Filipino, Kape Vinta celebrates the blend of coffee and culture.
Launched in 1998, Starbucks Kape Vinta has continued to deliver daily inspiration to Filipinos.   A bold combination of Philippine and Indonesian
coffees, it is meant to capture the essence of the shared passion for great coffee between Starbucks and the Filipinos.

The blend is smooth and strong while leaving a syrupy feel in the mouth with a lingering hint of spiciness at the end.  And although the beans
are grown in Mindanao, they are brought to and roasted in Seattle.

As soon as you sip the warmth of Kape Vinta, one is immediately reminded of the mountains of Mindanao and the earthiness of the Bukidnon
soil.  Specifically in Miarayon region, the community of the tribal minorities is located in the southeastern section of Malaybalay in Bukidnon.  
There is a lack of roads, electricity and running water.  There is also limited access to public transportation.  Miarayon’s 5,000 families are of
ethnic origins and are heavily dependent on their land’s produce.

One of their main livelihood programs is growing coffee.   Part of the initiative of Rustan Coffee Corporation (RCOC), the official licensee of
Starbucks Coffee International, is its commitment to sustainable development in coffee origin countries. 

“With Kape Vinta, we are also helping train our local farmers grow quality coffee and meet the standards of quality set by Starbucks
International.”

To further highlight the Filipino look, the coffee stamp was designed by the highly acclaimed Mauro “Malang” Santos.  Like its unique
characteristics, it showcased the Vinta of the Mindanao region, where the coffee is grown.  Likewise, the boldness of the coffee reflects the
colors of the Philippine flag: red, blue and yellow.  Mellow and earthy, Starbucks Kape Vinta is a true showcase of the Filipino artistry, culture
and heritage.

“We can do so many things with Kape Vinta and contribute positively to the communities by donating proceeds to benefit our very own Filipino
coffee,” says Lopez.  

Kape Vinta is available in 250g flavorlock packs in all Starbucks outlets in the Philippines.

The Rustan Group of Companies signed in 1997 an exclusive licensing agreement to develop a Starbucks retail business in the Philippines
through Rustan Coffee Corporation (RCOC).  The first store was opened in December of the same year at 6750 Ayala Avenue, Makati. Since
then, 129 Starbucks Coffee stores have opened nationwide.

“Our company has continued to deliver the Starbucks experience through Kape Vinta - inspiring Filipinos one cup at a time.”

Bold. Earthy. Smooth. Similar to a typical Filipino, Kape Vinta celebrates the blend of coffee and culture.

roma

This is the first hint of how your coffee will taste. In fact, most of your sense of taste actually comes from your sense of smell – which is why
coffee can smell so sublime and taste so satisfying.

Acidity

In coffee-tasting terms, this doesn't mean sour or bitter. Acidity means a lively, tangy, palate-cleansing property, ranging from low to high.
Think of the range from still water to sparkling water, and you'll get the idea. A Latin American coffee like Colombia Nariño Supremo is quite
lively on the tongue, so we say it has a high acidity. In contrast, a coffee like Sulawesi is quite smooth and mellow – it has a low acidity.

Body

This is the weight or thickness of the beverage on your tongue. Body ranges from light to full. To give you an idea, we sometimes use the wordy
“syrupy” to describe a full-bodied coffee like Sumatra.

Flavor

This is the all-important melding of aroma, acidity, and body that creates an overall impression. What does the flavor of the coffee remind you
of? For example, drinking Kenya often reminds us of grapefruit. There’s just a hint of citrus to it. But when we say that, we don’t mean that
Kenya is grapefruit-flavored – it still tastes like coffee. There are many different ways to describe the flavor of coffee, just as there are many
different ways to describe snow.