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Comment on Reasons why Filipinos believe “The whiter you are, the prettier you are…” by StudentQuery

StudentQuery — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 02:48:31 +0000

I am a Filipino student and I was just searching for some articles to support my research project about this topic and i was able to read some of the comments here. I once questioned myself why do most of Filipino women (not all) are buying some whitening supplements and even expensive soaps, creams,etc. just to get fairer skin to look beautiful as they say. They have set a thought that the standard pretty woman should be like Snow White, skin as white as snow. At first I’ve been only thinking that it was just because of insecurity or some sort of just wanting to be a standout in the crowd, but it went even worst, the issue involved is also on racism! I found out that some (not all) reasons why these present practices are existing. They also have roots from the past.But I think what’s more important is despite of these negatives, we also have to look more on our positive cultures and try to realize our attitudes towards our own culture then change for the better.

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Comment on The Image of the Modern Filipina by erica

erica — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 22:59:48 +0000

prostitutes in angeles city are not native of angeles city or nearby towns..
they came from other poor provinces/place (maybe visayas) and maybe trafficked and force to work as prostitutes or maybe by will..
my sister and i have seen the place( the area where the cabarets are) because her husband took a short cut because of the heavy traffic..
i felt goosebumps as i peek through the car window..
flashy light on the streets and women who are dressed like . . .
it was so sad that the authorities do nothing..
as if they don’t have a wife or daughters..
they just dont care..(but i am sure they dont want their daughters see or to have knowledge of these prostitutes)….
they are just assuming(the authorities and the community) that these women are adults and they do it by their own will
and own shame and the authorities have nothing to do because even the authorities cant help them find jobs
and they have to leave them alone with their meat business..
i noticed most of the men on the streets on the area are americans or australians..(im not sure ..they look foreign)…
most male filipinos despise prostitutes, they also have high morals . .
mr.steve, i think it’s not the low moral issue..
and most filipinos value virginity and modesty..only few do not..
and you are kinda right of the qualifications u have listed..
but mind you..some dont have college degree but they are as good as those who had..moraly/ethicaly/but not financially as stable…
considering the economy and gov. corruption, etc.
just make sure they are really in love…
as for the prostitutes,
i feel for them bec a woman is supposed to be loved and not bought…
for the foreigners who want to date a filipina,
i suggest that don’t lower your standards..
or use the STANDARDS OF A MALE FILIPINO in chossing a wife..
btw prostitution is illegal here in the Philippines and of course mail order bride industry..

Comment on Reasons why Filipinos believe “The whiter you are, the prettier you are…” by erica

erica — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 21:20:00 +0000

i dont think only 2 percent has spanish blood lines…i think it is about 6o percent…cmon..300 years spanish are here..and bec most of the people i know or in our neighboorhood look like somewhat euro asian with light brown skin..even my relatives have lighter skin complexion and some are so white..i mean it’s natural…when i go on direct sunlight especially during summer i become brown but after few days it will be light again..i i get really dark brown..it takes month to be white again..with no whitening treatment…im pure filipino but my grandfather told us we had spanish blood that’s why he had light brown eyes and his father was bluish light brown..and his great great great great blah blah blah..i think it was about 10 generations…was a 2nd wife of a wealthy spanish..and now look at us..we are all scattered everywhere..my sister is dark brown skin with big round eyes..maybe because of our father..and now her daughter has japanese eyes because of my bro in law’s eyes but he is not japanese..or chinese..and he dont have any idea why their family has chinese or japanese eyes..although my bro in law has dark brown skin..my niece has white skin ang brown reddish hair like me..isn’t genetics amazing? and i dont even look like my mother…i look like my aunt (my mother’s sister)OMg im getting lost with the thread’s subject . . .okay..i admit i prefer to have light skin because it is kinda look clean..and it is easier to pick clothes that match light color skin.and the manikins are usually white aha..so it’s easier to visualize the outfit on my mind.and i get acne when i have too much sun…and the sun in phil is so hot ..,,i always use umbrella.rain or shine..ahaha,i dont want the burning feeling..btw i have a friend who have dark brown skin..she look like half rochelle, the lead sex bomb dancer and half beyonce..she has a pretty face and sexy fit body and black silky hair and she’s not into that whitening craze..i really like to hang out with her..we are complimentary..and i have another friend..she has dark brown skin too..but i think her facial features are ugly and has big belly fat..she spends all her income on whitening and glutathione injections..then she became lighter..and in my opinion she look better than when she’s dark skinned.. i think it depends on the person..

Comment on Filipinas prefer ugly, rich husbands by paul

paul — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 20:42:35 +0000

this is not hard to understand.
i live in dubai and regularly see young filipina’s with older european looking gentlemen, some of who are “past their best”.

But, if she truly loves the “rich but ugly” what is the harm.

Comment on Filipina Victims in Sex Scandal Videos by Crazii14

Crazii14 — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 15:21:02 +0000

`dana kung ako lang ung tatay ng babae jan.. sa daan palang pinatay ko na yang lalaking yan eeh.. dapat di na makalabas sa bilanguan yang kupal na yan… di man lang rinespeto ang babae… daaaa!!!!

Comment on Joy Rojas, First Filipina to run across America by Alaina Oliver

Alaina Oliver — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 21:07:14 +0000

Good day awesome story,
Who knows stores @ California using SMS message marketing service 12stores.com? My shop is switching 2 it and l would like 2 make joint specials with other stores near by.

Comment on Where do Filipina Women Seek Help for Domestic Abuse & Violence by Kimberly Livingston

Kimberly Livingston — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 02:43:04 +0000

I have a friend in the Philippines who is being abused by her husband…all emotional at this time. He did hold a knife to her neck yesterday so it is starting to get physical. He is an American & she is Fillipino/American. He has locked up her passports so she cannot leave the country with her three kids. They live on the island of Cebu. Do you have any emergency phone numbers for that area?

Comment on Rachael Lampa: The Filipina American Christian Singer-Songwriter, Record Producer, and Actor by The Food Scout

The Food Scout — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 00:54:44 +0000

Wow! I also didn’t know that rachel is a Filipina. Makes me proud to be one even more.

Great article!

Comment on The Image of the Modern Filipina by are you nuts?

are you nuts? — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 23:35:13 +0000

A totally useless article written by Steve, you got to be out of you mind to think you can make rules about who can talk to whom. Did you write your thesis on mein kampf? damn good thing you don’t have any authority cuz the brown shirts would surely be marching in the streets. You make statements without evidence you plant half truths like they are gospel, you are a sh t disturber that just doesn’t have a clue. Steve go put you pea brain back into the sand the noise of the world won’t be so loud. The rest of you clowns that agree with Steve and piggy back on the stupidity that proceeds out his mouth, I hope you live in a country with a guy like Steve in charge cuz I’m certain you would all be castrated to prevent spreading your defective genes.