Pinoy

Etymology
From. Pinoy caught on with the Florante song “Ako'y isang Pinoy” ("I am a Pinoy"), which became popular in Filipino culture to denote their country of origin and background. This term was first used and popularized by to the United States before it came into general mainstream use.

Noun

 * 1)  A Filipino; a citizen or local inhabitant of the Philippines and those descending from such, especially a male.

Adjective

 * 1) Of or pertaining to the Philippines or its people, language, and culture.

Etymology
From of. Supposedly popularized by the song “Ako'y isang Pinoy” ("I am a Pinoy"), which became popular in Filipino culture to denote one's country of origin and background. This term was first used and popularized by to the United States and subsequent returnees to the Philippines before it came into general mainstream use.

Noun

 * 1)  a Filipino; a citizen or local inhabitant of the Philippines and those descending from such, especially a male

Adjective

 * 1)  of the Philippines or its people, language, and culture