What 0.0004% of the Japanese really think of the Philippines

4c591eceaf75b139235f · December 11, 2024, 10:18am

Translation of ◆◆Image of the Philippines◆◆ originally from 5ch. Feel free to edit or add more translations.

Anonymous: 2007/02/27(Tue) 23:02:13 ID:lcYL52f4

What kind of image do you have of the Philippines?

It can be about the people, the country, or the culture.
Please tell us your impressions, both good and bad.
Anonymous: 2007/02/07(Tue) 23:07:24 ID:Srhwd86k

Today, the Filipino mother and child lost their court case. I felt a little sorry for them. The Nationality Law needs to be revised.
Anonymous: 2007/02/27(Tue) 23:10:51 ID:2KeAUHNx

At least in my opinion, it feels like they are several steps above China and Korea.
1: 2007/02/27(Tue) 23:17:22 ID:lcYL52f4

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It’s a shame, but I guess it can’t be helped.
If it were possible for unmarried parents to give Japanese citizenship to their children, I’m sure a lot of Filipinos and other Asians would come to Japan hoping for Japanese citizenship.

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What do you think is their good point?
Anonymous: 2007/02/28(Wed) 00:09:43 ID:ncdMSrNb

When I think of the Philippines, I have the image of huge economic disparity.
Anonymous: 2007/02/28(Wed) 13:44:27 ID:fDj5mYAC

That’s because of the negative legacy that Spain left in the Philippines and Latin America…
Anonymous: 2007/02/28(Wed) 13:57:15 ID:rlCLQTHZ

Philippines? My geography teacher said it’s a poor country.
Anonymous: 2007/02/28(Wed) 18:04:00 ID:LUuBDmGp

When I see Pinays who come to Japan and Pinoys who behave like normal Japanese people, I can only say that there is no future for that country!!
1: 2007/02/28 (Wed) 21:44:22 ID:Uf64imq/

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I guess that image is strong after all.
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That’s right. The Philippines is truly a “stolen paradise.”
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Your teacher really said that? How rude.
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Hmm. It’s sad, but I sometimes feel the same way. Also, I feel uneasy that Japanese people are becoming more like Filipino people these days.
They’ve become more lax with time, and they litter a lot.
It’s such a shame that Japan used to be so beautiful.
1: 2007/02/28(Wed) 21:46:41 ID:Uf64imq/

Actually, I’m half Filipino and half Japanese, and Japanese people often say to me, “The Philippines is poor, isn’t it?” and I feel very empty.

And it’s even more sad because that image is true.
By the way, did you learn that image from TV or school?
Or is it something you felt after actually meeting Filipinos living in Japan?

I want to think about how to improve the image of the Philippines.
Anonymous: 2007/02/28(Wed) 22:19:01 ID:LUuBDmGp

Just make them stop taking money from Japanese people! That’s all. (From my own experience)
Anonymous: 2007/02/28(Wed) 22:27:31 ID:LUuBDmGp

↑ Oh no, another typo…

Seriously, I don’t think any good Japanese person would care about them being poor, I don’t care.
However, the idea that Japanese = money has taken root in Filipinos. I don’t think there’s anything that can be done now about the responsibility of the Japanese, Filipinos, and other people involved in the Philippine pub industry.
Anonymous: 2007/02/28(Wed) 23:11:38 ID:LUuBDmG

↑ Sorry for talking so lowbrow. But when I think of the Philippines, I think of bananas and pubs, and maybe the sea. But I like the way the kids in the countryside have bright eyes, and I always wish they would grow up like that. It’s impossible though…
Anonymous: 2007/03/01(Thu) 23:12:09 ID:7OUuahLI

To be honest, the image of the Philippines is not good.
The image of Filipino men = unemployed and Filipino women = prostitutes.
The fact that the main way to earn foreign currency is to work abroad also makes the impression bad.
Unlike other Southeast Asian countries, I don’t know much about the culture of the Philippines.
Señor Igarashi ◆40WnEtzSeY: 2007/03/01(Thu) 23:39:38 ID:UgVcuDR5

The Philippines is a unique country.

They pretend to be Latin American even though they don’t have Latin ancestry.

However, as it is the only Christian country in Southeast Asia, the people are more advanced and tolerant than Japanese people.

Maybe because of the influence of Spain, they are more laid back than other Asian countries. They also pursue beauty and pleasure.

Maybe their people and culture are better than Japan’s.

Because the mainland (most of the area) is a Christian country.

Very different from some barbaric peninsula lol.
Anonymous: 2007/03/02(Fri) 13:33:12 ID:vny7MROC

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▷They pretend to be Latin American even though they don’t have Latin ancestry.
Yeah, because they were under Spanish rule for a long time.

▷the people are more advanced and tolerant than Japanese people.
How? I understand tolerant, but advanced?

▷They also pursue beauty and pleasure.
A country with the Smokey Mountain?

▷Maybe their people and culture are better than Japan’s.
▷Because the mainland (most of the area) is a Christian country.
▷Very different from some barbaric peninsula lol.

Well, there are a lot of Christians on the peninsula too…

And by the way, they can’t escape poverty because of Christianity…
Anonymous: 2007/03/02 (Fri) 13:57:40 ID:???

There is a gap between the rich and the poor, and the slums seem like they have bad peace and order situation, but I don’t have that bad impression of the country.
I have the impression that everyone is pretty cheerful and having fun.
Anonymous: 2007/03/02(Fri) 13:57:40 ID:???

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Thanks for the reply!
The idea that Japanese = money hasn’t disappeared even now.
The sparkle in children’s eyes is probably fading because of their environment.

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How did you find out about that image?

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Reply.
I agree with 16, so I don’t really get what 15 means.

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I think it’s rare for a Japanese person to not have such a bad impression.
17, have you ever been to the Philippines or have any acquaintances there?
Anonymous: 2007/03/02 (Fri) 15:44:21 ID:f2TCcAc0

I have a male friend in the Philippines, so I go there sometimes… but the security is bad. I can’t walk around the city without a Filipino friend… but there are a lot of cheerful and nice guys there…
Anonymous: 2007/03/02 (Fri) 15:59:50 ID:VP0a1bdy

What is the scenery of normal towns in the Philippines like, excluding slums?
Is it true that the country has been Americanized?
Anonymous: 2007/03/02(Fri) 16:56:43 ID:5fGL3a3V

I think it’s true that Filipinos believe in God, and even in their cars they have rosaries and other religious items. But I don’t really understand why they would do something that goes against God’s will. I think poverty is bad, but I hope that many Filipinos will find the light in poverty and become the kind and warm people they should be (although this is just a hope).
Anonymous: 2007/03/02(Fri) 17:12:37 ID:pSh5BaSR

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Some old cities still have Spanish-style streetscapes, but Manila feels like a crowded city.
Apparently there were about 20 old Baroque churches before the war, but Manila became a fierce battlefield during the Pacific War and most of the churches were destroyed.
Only one old church remains in Manila.
Anonymous: 2007/03/03(Sat) 01:05:44 ID:???

▷Well, there are a lot of Christians in the peninsula too…

Christianity in the peninsula and in China is essentially completely different, just in name.

It’s like a cult, and the teachings are quite misinterpreted and distorted.

It’s not recognized as Christian by the original Christian churches in Europe and America.

The Pope visits the Catholic Church in the Philippines from time to time, and it follows the mainstream.
Anonymous: 2007/03/04 (Sun) 02:53:02 ID:+7igNB7l

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I love the Philippines♪
Japanese people who think in terms of money are the weird ones.
If you watch Ururun Travelogue, you’ll understand. It’s not about the money ^^
Anonymous: 2007/03/04 (Sun) 09:48:38 ID:???

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You’ve never been to the Philippines, have you?
It’s a country where people can’t line up neatly, wait their turn, stop at traffic lights, or obey the speed limit.
Anonymous: 2007/03/04(Sun) 11:46:22 ID:ADK6/2Vf

Catholicism is corrupt too. It’s commonly called Filipino Catholicism.
They’re overly involved in politics, and even in the same church, mass is held in different locations for the poor and the rich.
I guess even heaven depends on money.
Anonymous: 2007/03/04 (Sun) 11:51:02 ID:ADK6/2Vf

The impression is that they’re just doing things on the surface without having the basics in place.
They suddenly start doing advanced things without even considering the rules and regulations
so the poor end up paying the price.
I hate to say it, but it feels like they’re making a Buddha without putting a soul into it.
Señor Igarashi ◆40WnEtzSeY: 2007/03/04 (Sun) 13:43:21
ID:CKwqXj2M

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I’ve never been to the Philippines.
But, everything being neatly lined up doesn’t mean it’s civilized.
I’ve been to Spain, and it’s much more diverse than Japan.
There’s a lot of trash in the streets.
The driving manners are not good either.
But it’s much more civilized than Japan.
A country that accepts diverse and varied lifestyles is a civilized country.
Anonymous: 2007/03/04 (Sun) 13:55:34 ID:/3uFCdGU

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▷Maybe their population and culture are better than Japan’s.
▷Because the main part (most of the region) is a Christian country.
But being Catholic doesn’t mean higher level of civility.
Catholicism automatically means it’s more civilized → You’re just as deluded as Filipinos.
Anonymous: 2007/03/04 (Sun) 14:16:33 ID:olOdLkaJ

The Philippines is a great country!
I love it.
Anonymous: 2007/03/04(Sun) 15:42:04 ID:bbWVK6Ei

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How do you know so much about the Philippines when you’ve never been there?
Did you get that information from a pub or something? lol
Anonymous: 2007/03/04(Sun) 16:05:04 ID:3BFUZO78

I don’t like our neighboring country, but I don’t hate the Philippines.
Anonymous: 2007/03/04(Sun) 16:29:27 ID:PtuX/QdY

1-san seems to have a strong sense of being Japanese, but can you speak Tagalog?
Do you visit the Philippines from time to time?
1-san, if you had to live in either the Philippines or Japan, which country would you choose?
And why?
Sorry for asking so many questions.
Anonymous: 2007/03/04 (Sun) 19:34:53 ID:???

You guys, don’t make the mistake of marrying a Filipino.

There are three half-Filipino kids in my child’s class, but because of them the class is on the verge of collapse.

They have no discipline at all. I can’t stand it.

When one of them yells during class, the other screams in response.
The other one runs around the classroom screaming as if to say he won’t give up. The kid sitting next to one was so scared that he refused to come to school even after we changed his seat.

I can’t imagine what it’s like in a normal class, seeing how it is at a class visit. They’re like animals.

They’re in the second grade now, and they’re learning how to read a clock in math, but they have no concept of what time it is.

To them, time is just morning, noon, and night. The teacher is just throwing his hands up.

There’s not a single half-Filipino in any of the other classes, but for some reason there are three in our class.

When we asked them why at the parent-teacher meeting, they said that because of their terrible behavior last year, no one volunteered to be the homeroom teacher, and that the current homeroom teacher, who was appointed this year, was forced to take on the role without any explanation from the principal.

Naturally, the parents of the three kids aren’t in attendance, so they can say whatever they want. Well, it makes sense if you see that kind of devastation just an hour before the meeting.

The teacher’s face was completely pale and twitching.
Anonymous: 2007/03/04 (Sun) 19:56:43 ID:8Xw+sZDd

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This thread is not going to do you any favors! You should request its deletion.
Or just leave it alone.
1: 2007/03/04 (Sun) 22:19:45 ID:uoYxUYuZ

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It’s okay, you can ask questions.

▷Can you speak Tagalog?
I can, but I can’t read or write it.

▷Do you visit the Philippines sometimes?
About once every two years. I mostly go to see my relatives though.

▷If you had to choose between living in the Philippines or Japan, which would you choose? And why?
I’ve grown to dislike both lol
I used to like Japan, but recently Japan has become more like the Philippines.
The looseness of the people, the dirtiness of the towns, the selfishness of the politicians, and the perpetuation of the disparity.
So I don’t like either.
1: 2007/03/04 (Sun) 22:29:15 ID:uoYxUYuZ

Following on from 36, if I were to live somewhere, I’d like to live in a third country.

Half-Japanese people are just “foreigners” no matter where they go,
so if I were to live somewhere, I’d rather live in a different country.

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Thanks for the advice lol
But opinions online are interesting too, so I’d like to hear everyone’s thoughts without requesting deletion.
Anonymous: 2007/03/04 (Sun) 23:09:44 ID:8Xw+sZDd

It’s not bad if you think about it… But it’s mostly just fabrications and pranks. Well, I hope it doesn’t hurt you.
My friend’s child is also half-Japanese and is already in his first year of college, if I’m right.
I was a little worried because it’s a personal matter.
Anonymous: 2007/03/04 (Sun) 23:18:01 ID:???

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But I don’t think there is such an ideal country in the world right now.
It’s impossible for a large number of foreigners to come in thinking it’s good and make it even better, and on a different level, there are global environmental issues, so the world could be destroyed in an instant.
Anonymous: 2007/03/04 (Sun) 23:27:05 ID:sVm+bVjJ

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Thanks for the reply.

▷I used to like Japan, but recently Japan has become more like the Philippines.
Is that so? It’s a bit complicated I see.

▷Half-Japanese people are just “foreigners” no matter where they go
So have you ever been treated like a “foreigner” in the Philippines because you’re half-Japanese?
I wonder if it’s a matter of the language?

▷As 35 says, I think it’s fine to just leave it alone if you get tired of it, 1-san.
1: 2007/03/05 (Mon) 00:17:01 ID:ZItpcVu1

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Thank you. I’ll leave this thread if I think it’s enough.

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You’re right, maybe there’s no such thing as a good country.
But it’s my dream to travel to many different countries, so I’d like to go if I get the chance.

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It’s a strange, but even if I go to the Philippines, I’m treated like a “foreigner” lol. In Japan, I’m seen as a Filipino, and in the Philippines, I’m seen as a Japanese. It’s a situation where there is no country. Like an alien? lol
Many mixed-race people see this as a negative, but I’m an optimistic person, so I see it as a positive. Like, “If there’s no country, I’m free to live anywhere and do whatever I want!”
It’s because I don’t have a country that I can have a different worldview from other people. But I think people like me are in the minority. Everyone wants to belong somewhere. I don’t know why.
Anonymous: 2007/03/05 (Mon) 00:43:11 ID:???

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I thought this was a troll thread at first, but it was serious.
I’ve never seen anyone start a thread saying, “I’m half-Japanese, but…” lol

Japan’s public image of the Philippines may not be very good, but I don’t think it’s going to get any worse from now on. They’ve restricted visas for Philippine pubs.

In America, they’re not that bad. There are a lot of Filipinos working in jobs that contribute to society, like nurses, and there are several Filipino singers in major leagues across the US. I think you should try your best like Darvish.
Señor Igarashi ◆40WnEtzSeY: 2007/03/05 (Mon) 00:52:21
ID:TU9Av9Vu

Leah Dizon
Half Filipino and half American.
Very cute.
Anonymous: 2007/03/05 (Mon) 01:06:23 ID:Kf7s3VhZ
Anonymous: 2007/03/05 (Mon) 14:43:59 ID:HuZWcBIR

▷Half-Japanese people are just “foreigners” no matter where they go,
1-san, on what time do you feel that way?
Anonymous: 2007/03/05 (Mon) 22:52:19 ID:Y5yXxWTX

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I understand that feeling very well.
I try to think of myself as “living in a rented house.”

It’s not my house = I can move to wherever I want whenever I want.

Any country will welcome a tenant who pays rent (tax) on time.

Don’t forget to improve yourself for that reason.

If you have the ability to pay rent anywhere on earth, then anywhere in this world can be your “home.”

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4c591eceaf75b139235f · December 12, 2024, 3:47am

This is like listening to a private gossip of people talking about you. I’ll translate little by little whenever I’m bored.

nick · December 13, 2024, 3:58am

Maybe this should be called “What 5ch users think of the Philippines”.

I checked the original thread, there are almost 1,000 posts. Assuming 2 posts were made by the same user, you have 500 users. Let’s assume all of them are Japanese, that gives us 500÷125,000,000=0.0004%.

So maybe we should call this post “What 0.0004% of the Japanese really think of the Philippines”.

b24042e23a6ba61855ba · December 14, 2024, 12:23am

Good suggestion Hindi ko ma-edit title, onegaishimasu.