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# The Filipino Identity **Trivia:** Antonio Santos Velasquez, known as the "Father of Tagalog Komiks," was born in Paco, Manila on October 29, 1910. A comprehensive idea of Filipino identity is a complex issue. The cultural identity of groups like the Ilocanos or Mangyans is sometimes difficult t...

# The Filipino Identity **Trivia:** Antonio Santos Velasquez, known as the "Father of Tagalog Komiks," was born in Paco, Manila on October 29, 1910. A comprehensive idea of Filipino identity is a complex issue. The cultural identity of groups like the Ilocanos or Mangyans is sometimes difficult to define as a single national identity. Examining the pre-colonial, colonial, and present periods reveals influences from these movements and historical events. This process of acceptance has sometimes come at a cost of forgetting one's own identity. Globalization is also threatening this vulnerable definition. Filipino values, traditions, and even political self have been influenced by exposure to other cultures. The 1987 Philippine Constitution outlines citizenship: * **Article 4, Section 1:** 1. Citizens of the Philippines at the time of the adoption of the constitution. 2. Those whose fathers or mothers were Filipino citizens. 3. Those born before January 17, 1973, of Filipino mothers, who elected Philippine citizenship upon reaching the age of majority. 4. Those naturalized in accordance with the law. Figure 2: Displays a diagram or image with questions about Filipino Identity.