Do you hide your origins online because of your Filipino identity?
I do, because I believe I'm more than any preconceived stereotypes people have regarding Filipinos.
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I am from Germany, I can't answer the question but I am not aware of any stereotypes for Filipinos? What kind of stuff do you have to deal with and from whom?
I used to have a strong sense of cultural cringe on being Filipino because of the problems the country faces.
I can only speak for myself. At a time when I'm exposed almost exclusively to local sources, I thought that the Philippines is so bad, the rest of the world so good, that foreigners see us as invaders wanting to take their jobs and money. I also thought that we lacked the self-awareness to realize it and we unknowingly taint the so-called better nations with our presence. That the only cure is to completely purge yourself of your Filipino-ness.
Nowadays, the sterotypes I read about are usually positive (kind, hospitable, etc.) or occupational (maids, nurses, mariners—at least they're not criminal professions).
That's truly sad to hear. Hopefully it will improve as Filipino culture becomes better known worldwide.
Not really. I tend to operate on a "don't ask, don't tell" basis when it comes to my origins.
it is less of shame and more of an opsec thing.
My wife is Filipino who has been in America 6 years or so and she is quite proud of it.
I had a few Filipino co-workers who were also very proud of their heritage, they showed me a lot of their cooking.
Yes, let them cook!
Homecooked Filipino meals are so good.
I've never heard a single negative stereotype about Filipinos and I live in a pretty racist country: USA