Comparing Americans and Filipinos There are some differences between the people in America and the Philippines. Those who are native to the Philippines, and now lives in the United States, are known as Filipino Americans. In America, they have their differences in language, religion, and transportation. I believe that differences between the Philippines and the United States have not caused any severe problems to our world today but instead, has filled it with more variety and diversity. Filipino Americans are residents of the United States who track their ancestry to the Philippines. Many different nationa