I Love Filipino

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I Love Filipino
Genre Documentary
Created byMarnie Manicad
Written byJiggy Manicad
Directed byMarnie Manicad
StarringJiggy Manicad
Country of originPhilippines
Original languages Filipino, English
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes5
Production
Executive producerMarnie Manicad
ProducerTeam MMPI
Original release
Network Netflix
ReleaseJune 12, 2025 (2025-06-12)

I Love Filipino is a 2025 Philippine documentary series created and directed by Marnie Manicad and hosted by her husband, broadcast journalist Jiggy Manicad. [1] The five-part series was produced by Team MMPI and released on Netflix on June 12, 2025, coinciding with the 127th Philippine Independence Day. [2]

Contents

The series aims to explore and celebrate Filipino identity and culture by examining various facets of the nation's heritage, including its cuisine, music, art, architecture, and dipping sauces (sawsawan). [3] [4]

Production

The docuseries was a project led by director-producer Marnie Manicad and her production company, Team MMPI. Her husband, Jiggy Manicad, served as the host and head writer. [5] The creators described the project as their "most personal project to date" and a "love letter to the Philippines". [6] The stated goal was to create positive content to uplift the national spirit and spark a sense of nationalism and pride among Filipinos. [7] [8]

Episodes

The series consists of five episodes, each focusing on a different element of Filipino culture. [9]

No.TitleSubjectOriginal release date
1Pinoy Altanghap Filipino cuisine, featuring dishes like piyanggang manok , tapsilog , lechon Carcar, and sisig . [10] June 12, 2025
2Himig Filipino music, from indigenous sounds to modern OPM. It features interviews with artists like Ryan Cayabyab and Rico Blanco.June 12, 2025
3Juan with ArtThe world-class artistry of Filipinos, spotlighting painter Ronald Ventura, sculptor Michael Cacnio, and comic book artist Leinil Francis Yu.June 12, 2025
4SawsawJuanThe cultural significance of Filipino dipping sauces (sawsawan) such as banana ketchup, patis (fish sauce), and suka (vinegar).June 12, 2025
5Bahay KuboThe traditional bahay kubo (nipa hut) as a sustainable and enduring symbol of Filipino architecture and way of life.June 12, 2025

Reception

The series was generally well-received for its positive portrayal of Filipino culture and its goal of promoting national pride. [11] Esquire Philippines noted that the series "reignites the conversation on what it means to be Filipino today." [12] The Manila Times and other outlets highlighted its timely release on Independence Day as a call for Filipinos to reconnect with their roots. [13] [14]

References

  1. ↑ "New Netflix docuseries puts a spotlight on Filipino culture". GMA Network. June 12, 2025. Retrieved August 28, 2025.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. ↑ "'I Love Filipino' docuseries drops this Independence Day on Netflix". CinemaBravo. June 11, 2025. Retrieved August 28, 2025.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. ↑ Wang, Nickie (June 16, 2025). "'I Love Filipino' reclaims cultural pride through food, music, and art". Manila Standard. Retrieved August 28, 2025.
  4. ↑ "'I Love Filipino': A heartfelt tribute to Filipino identity". Manila Bulletin. June 11, 2025. Retrieved August 28, 2025.
  5. ↑ Gomez, Jim (June 10, 2025). "Jiggy Manicad, excited about his new Netflix series, I Love Filipino". PEP.ph. Retrieved August 28, 2025.
  6. ↑ "LOOK: Jiggy and Marnie Manicad promote Pinoy culture in new Netflix docuseries 'I Love Filipino'". Random Republika. June 12, 2025. Retrieved August 28, 2025.
  7. ↑ Tomada, Nathalie (June 12, 2025). "What is Filipino? Jiggy and Marnie Manicad seek answers in Netflix docu-series". Philstar.com. Retrieved August 28, 2025.
  8. ↑ "'I Love Filipino' on Netflix is a Must-Watch for the Whole Family". Modern Parenting. June 11, 2025. Retrieved August 28, 2025.
  9. ↑ "How Netflix Series "I Love Filipino" Invigorates The Filipino Identity". Dito sa Pilipinas. June 27, 2025. Retrieved August 28, 2025.
  10. ↑ "The First Episode of "I Love Filipino" Netflix Series is Food for Thought". Pressenza. July 2, 2025. Retrieved August 28, 2025.
  11. ↑ Siazon, Rachelle (June 21, 2025). "I Love Filipino review: A docu-series that reminds us of our rich culture". PEP.ph. Retrieved August 28, 2025.
  12. ↑ "Netflix's 'I Love Filipino' Is a Love Letter to Our Culture". Esquire Magazine Philippines. June 17, 2025. Retrieved August 28, 2025.
  13. ↑ Iglesias, Iza (June 12, 2025). "New docuseries explores what it truly means to be Filipino". The Manila Times. Retrieved August 28, 2025.
  14. ↑ "New docuseries explores what it truly means to be Filipino". MSN. June 12, 2025. Retrieved August 28, 2025.
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