"Aren't Filipinos in that hazy area between Asian and Polynesian?"
That's always been my conclusion also.
"Aren't Filipinos in that hazy area between Asian and Polynesian?"
They are mostly of Malay racial stock, with a touch of Chinese and Spanish blood for good measure.
[They're definitely not Polynesians, even though the Malay and Polynesian languages do share a common root in ancient times.]
Nicest and politest people in the world. I love 'em!