Filipinization

/ˌfɪlɪpiːnaɪˈzeɪʃən/ noun

Definition

The process of making something Filipino in character, culture, or administration, or converting it to Filipino ownership and control.

Etymology

From 'Filipina/Filipino' plus '-ization' (a suffix meaning 'the process of becoming'), used to describe cultural and political transformation.

Kelly Says

After Spanish and American rule, the Philippines deliberately 'filipinized' their government, schools, and businesses to reclaim their own identity—it's a powerful example of decolonization in action.

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