Is a Filipino Pacific islander?

The Philippines is an archipelago of islands located in Southeast Asia, not in the Pacific Ocean. Therefore, Filipinos are not considered Pacific Islanders.

Here's why:

* Geographical Location: The Philippines is located in the western Pacific Ocean, but it's considered part of Southeast Asia due to its cultural and historical ties to the region.

* Cultural Identity: Filipino culture has distinct features that differentiate it from the cultures of Pacific Island nations.

* Pacific Islander Definition: "Pacific Islander" typically refers to the indigenous peoples of the islands in the central and southern Pacific Ocean, such as Hawaii, Samoa, Fiji, and Tonga.

While the Philippines is geographically close to the Pacific Ocean and some Filipinos may have ancestral connections to Pacific Island communities, Filipinos are not considered Pacific Islanders.