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# Filipino Identity This document discusses the concept of Filipino identity and the challenges in defining it. ## Pop-up Question #1: What makes you a Filipino? This section poses the question of what defines a Filipino. ## Historical Background – Indio to Filipino The role of young Filipinos...

# Filipino Identity This document discusses the concept of Filipino identity and the challenges in defining it. ## Pop-up Question #1: What makes you a Filipino? This section poses the question of what defines a Filipino. ## Historical Background – Indio to Filipino The role of young Filipinos in shaping their identity is highlighted. Rizal, an ilustrado, fought against the Spanish colonialist's perception of Filipinos as *indios* (stupid, barbaric, idiotic). He researched history, including Antonio de Morga's book, to prove Filipinos were not *indios* and deserved equal opportunity. Rizal's pursuit to prove Filipinos deserved equal rights and freedom even at a time when the term *Filipino* was only used by elites.