This document discusses the history of Chinese Filipinos and their cultural influence in the Philippines. It notes that the earliest Chinese immigrants arrived during Spanish colonial times in the 11th century, trading porcelain and silk. It highlights several important dates, including the establishment of Binondo in 1584 as the first Chinatown and the founding of the first Chinese school in 1899. Culturally, it outlines Chinese influences on Filipino traditions like food, holidays, and language. Overall, the document examines the long history of Chinese migration to the Philippines and their role in shaping Filipino culture over centuries.
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10. St. Lorenzo Ruiz, a Chinese Mestizo
who became the first Filipino Saint.
Mother Ignacia del Espiritu Santo, a
Mestiza de Sangley who was the
founder of the congregation of the
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A Treaty of Amity with the Philippine
Government was negotiated by the
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Chinese, among other things,
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schools for Overseas
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33. These traditions have been a
part of the Filipino culture for
as long as we can remember.
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Chinese influences helped
shape the Filipino culture of
yesterday and today.
- Even before Spain invaded the Philippines, China already made their mark in the Philippines for trade and barter. The Filipino-Chinese bond became strong as centuries passed, and to this day, we celebrate the vibrant cultural ties of both countries.
- We can’t deny Chinese traditions are ingrained in our culture for good. From food and clothing to superstitions and traditions, we acquired influences which have become part of our daily lives.
The early Chinese immigrants who came to the Philippines during Spanish times were first called Sangleyes (which meant “businessmen” or “frequent visitors”).
- Later on, the intermarriage of Filipino natives and the Chinese produced a new class called the Mestizo de Sangley. This new group gave birth to the educated ilustrados like Jose Rizal and Marcelo H. del Pilar who started the Philippine Revolution.
They were later called Intsik (from the Malay word encik, meaning “venerable uncle”). Though the etymology of the term itself has no pejorative connotation, its later usage did add a “racial” slur, Intsik beho tulo laway (“old Chinaman with drooling saliva”), which is not acceptable to the older Chinese, who recall that the term implies humiliation, subjugation, and oppression.
In 1992, a new term, Tsinoy, was coined, which has gained popularity and common usage. The term “Tsinoy” is colloquial for Tsinong Pinoy, or Chinese Filipino.
As documents show in the Philippines trade with China started in 11th century, Chinese brought porcelain and silk, in exchange for beeswax, deer horn and trepang(sea slug).
But it is conjectured that the undocumented may have started even 2 centuries earlier.
Trade Pottery excavated in Laguna includes pieces dating to the Tang Dynasty(A.D. in the year of our Lord 618-907)
In 1584 BINONDO was created by Spanish Governor Luis Perez Dasmarinas for a settlement for the Chinese Immigrants (Sangleyes), with the intention of converting Chinese to Catholicism at the initiative of the Spanish Dominican Fathers.
Binondo’s Population grew rapidly with many Chinese Mestizos. The district is therefore known as the birthplace of the Chinese Mestizos such as St. Lorenzo Ruiz, who became the first Filipino Saint and Mother Ignacia del Espiritu Santo, a Mestiza de Sangley who was the founder of the congregation of the Religious of the Virgin Mary.
In 1594, the world’s first Chinatown was established in the Philippine capital Manila.
Spanish officials forced the Chinese to convert to Catholicism and if not they’d be executed. After the Chinese Revolt in 1603, 24,000 Chinese were executed. and Luis Perez Dasmarinas played a prominent role in the massacre, the reason for the massacre was that he wanted to avenged his father’s death under the hand of the sangleyes….
Tiong Se Academy, the first formal Chinese education was founded by Dr. Engracio Palanca Tan-Chue-Lion , the first Chinese consul to the Philippines, earning the recognition of being the country's pioneer and oldest Chinese school. Medium of Instruction are in Fukienese and Cantonese.
In 1911, under the American influence, English became part of the Chinese school curriculum.
1926 when Mandarin was introduced as the medium of instruction in Chinese school. Several Chinese schools of the same type were started by American Protestant missionaries and were opened to both Chinese and Filipino students.
In 1974, a with the Philippine Government was negotiated by the Kuomintang, which was still the official government in mainland China after the war. This Treaty gave "the Philippine Chinese, among other things, the right to operate schools for Overseas Chinese.
As of September 2021 here in the Philippines, the total number of Chinese schools is 113.
The trade with China was the beginning of a major influence and contribution within the Filipino culture. It has become embedded into the country’s identity, becoming distinctly Filipino. Here are some of the other influences which were embrace by Filipinos up to this time….
The sari-sari store has always been a symbol of Filipino culture. It is often said that the sari-sari store is a purely Filipino institution. While it’s true that they were invented in the Philippines, it was the Chinese who dominated the sari-sari store business for the longest time. It all started just after the discovery of this country by Spain, when the Chinese traders were all relocated and stripped of their land. Several enterprising Chinese decided to set up roadside stalls to circumvent the land ownership laws and hawk their wares to the Filipinos and Spanish settlers alike.
Frugality is an integral part of the Chinese culture.
Frugality or thriftiness with the use of money or foods. This rings a bell for Filipinos who love ukay-ukay (Philippine adaptation of flea markets), bargain shops, and sale items. Those with street smarts perennially ask, “walang tawad?” (Can I have a discount?) everytime he/she buys. And why not? This means getting the same quality for a lesser price.
- No New Year celebration would be complete without fireworks and firecrackers. This belief which originated from Chinese could ward off bad luck and the evil spirits. The fireworks display is also their way of starting the new year with a bright and colorful start.
- A few days before New Year’s Eve, Filipinos would put 12 round fruits on their table. The number 12 symbolizes the months in a year. Feng experts say this practice would attract happiness, prosperity and good healthy in one’s family.
-Although there are some Filipinos who thinks that receiving cash gifts are less thoughtful, there are also a number of Filipinos who prefer cash as gifts, especially during weddings, to avoid duplication of gifts.
-“In China, red envelopes (ang pao) are the standard gift for any celebration, and they are considered the best gifts because the recipient can do anything with the money,”
Red is the most popular color in China. Unlike in Western countries, the color significantly implies positivity—mainly good fortune and joy. Red resembles blooming, enthusiasm, celebration, vitality and creativity. In China, this bright color brings fame, good luck and wealth.
The Filipinos have adopted this practice of wearing or associating wearing red or brightly colored clothes during Christmas, Valentine’s Day, or during one’s own birthday.
Meanwhile when mourning, a number of Filipinos wear white clothes, similar also to the Chinese burial practice.
The words ate, and kuya are not actually Filipino. These family terms are from Hokkien Chinese. Ate is from a ci (a” is a prefix for relationships; “ci” means older sister) while kuya is from ko a (“ko” is an appellation for older brother; “a” is a suffix). Ditse (second eldest sister), diko (second eldest brother), sanse(third eldest sister), and sangko (third eldest brother) are also Chinese.
One major influence that the Chinese contributed was within the culinary arts.
The Chinese influence goes deep into Philippine cooking, and way beyond food names and restaurant fare.
Noodles were introduced in the Philippines by the Chinese and have since been adopted into local cuisine. The term Pancit is derived from Hokkien Pan I Sit which literally means “Convenient Food”.
The use of Soy Sauce and Soy bean products ( Taho, Tokwa, Misu, Taosi) is Chinese.
The Filipino Carajay, spelled in Spanish way is actually a Chinese Wok.
Cooking process also derived from Chinese methods like Pesa, a Hokkien for Plain Boiled as for Pesang Dilag/Pesang Manok.
Tim refers to the braising technique as for Patatim and Patotim.