Although I am legally Caucasian and Filipino, I consider myself a Puerto Rican American. This is because I never knew my biological father, whose genetics make me half Filipino, and I was never in-touch with the Filipino culture that I am legally bound to. After my Puerto Rican stepfather entered my life, he enlightened my family about his cultural background and ethnicity. My stepfather, being very patriotic towards Puerto Rico, is regularly teaching us about Puerto Rican customs and traditions. Puerto Rican influence is evident in our house, family, and lifestyle. I have learned more about the Puerto Rican culture than I have about the Philippines. This is why I consider myself Caucasian and Puerto Rican ethnically. I believe that the experience
