If there’s anything we love more than our culture, it’s seeing others talk about and enjoy our culture. It’s just Pinoy pride—or, as we say it these days, “uy Pilipins!” It’s why we love it when we see reactors gush over our OPM stars, or why we cheer when Filipino food makes it to international TV shows.
We just got another reason to swell up with pride: Netflix has recently premiered “I Love Filipino,” a five-part documentary series that showcases various aspects of Filipino life and culture. Each episode focuses on different cultural topics, from our local cuisine to our musical and artistic identity, our architecture and even our sawsawan. The best part? It’s created and curated by an all-Filipino team.
The documentary series, co-written and hosted by award-winning broadcast journalist Jiggy Manicad, includes interviews with experts and key figures in various fields. Their insights add depth to each episode as the series seeks to answer what truly makes a Filipino.
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Currently in the top 10 shows in the Philippines as of writing, “I Love Filipino” is also an easy watch, with each episode running for only a little less than 30 minutes.
