Kapampangans/Capampañgans
Total population
2.4 million (3.3% of the Philippine population) Image File history File links Unbalanced_scales. ... Shortcut: WP:NPOVD Articles that have been linked to this page are the subject of an NPOV dispute (NPOV stands for Neutral Point Of View; see below). ...
Regions with significant populations
Philippines (Pampanga, Tarlac, Metro Manila)  United States elsewhere Image File history File links Flag_of_the_Philippines. ... REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES Province of Pampanga Region: Central Luzon (Region III) Capital: City of San Fernando Founded: December 11, 1571 Population: 2000 census—1,882,730 (10th largest) Density—863 per km² (4th highest) Area: 2,180. ... REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES Province of Tarlac Region: Central Luzon (Region III) Capital: Tarlac City Founded: 1872 Population: 2000 census—1,068,783 (23rd largest) Density—350 per km² (14th highest) Area: 3,053. ... Metropolitan Manila (Filipino: Kalakhang Maynila) or the National Capital Region (NCR) (Filipino: Pambansang Punong Rehiyon) is the greater metropolitan area of the city of Manila, the national capital and largest city in the Philippines. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... Languages Filipino, Ilocano, Tagalog, Tausug, Visayan languages, other Philippine languages, English Religions Predominantly Catholic; Protestantism; Islam; Nonreligious Related ethnic groups Filipino people, Filipino American, Filipino Canadian, Filipino Australian, Filipino British, Filipino Hong Konger An Overseas Filipino is a person of Philippine origin who lives outside of the Philippines. ...
Languages
Kapampangan, Tagalog, English
Religions
Predominantly Roman Catholic
Related ethnic groups
Sambal, Ibanag, Igorot, Ivatan, Ilokano, Pangasinan, other Filipino peoples, other Austronesian peoples

The Kapampangans or Capampañgans (Spanish: pampangos or pampangueños) are the eighth largest Filipino ethnic group, numbering at about 2,890,000. Kapampangans are descended from Austronesian-speaking immigrants to the Philippines during the Iron Age. They primarily live in the provinces of Pampanga and Tarlac, as well as in the provinces of Nueva Ecija, Bataan, Bulacan, and Zambales. To this day, the Kapampangans or Pampangans are the dominant ethnic group in Central Luzon. This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Tagalog (pronunciation: ) is one of the major languages of the Republic of the Philippines. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... The Roman Catholic Church in the Philippines is part of the worldwide Roman Catholic Church, under the spiritual leadership of the Pope in Rome. ... The Sambal people, also spelled Zambal form one of the most important Filipino ethnicities. ... The Ibanags are an ethnic minority numbering a little more than half a million people, who inhabit the provinces of Cagayan, Isabela and Nueva Vizcaya. ... Igorot (pronounced ) is the general name for the people of the Cordillera region, in the Philippines island of Luzon. ... The Ivatan or Ibatan language is spoken exclusively in the Batanes Islands in the most northern reaches of the Philippines. ... The Ilocano or Ilokano people are the third largest Filipino ethnic group. ... See also Pangasinan The Pangasinan people or Pangasinense (a hispanicized term) are the eighth largest Filipino ethnic group. ... Languages Filipino, Bikol, Cebuano, English, Hiligaynon, Ilokano, Kapampangan, Pangasinan, Tagalog, Tausug, Waray-Waray, and over 100 others Religions Predominantly Roman Catholic Various smaller Christian denominations Significant Muslim minority Filipinos are the citizens of the Philippines, located in Southeast Asia. ... The Austronesian people are a population group in Oceania and Southeast Asia who speak or had ancestors who spoke one of the Austronesian languages. ... The various ethnic groups in the Philippines identify themselves based on one or several factors like ancestry, language, religion or a shared history. ... The Austronesian languages are a language family widely dispersed throughout the islands of Southeast Asia and the Pacific, with a few members spoken on continental Asia. ... Iron Age Axe found on Gotland This article is about the archaeological period known as the Iron Age, for the mythological Iron Age see Iron Age (mythology). ... REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES Province of Pampanga Region: Central Luzon (Region III) Capital: City of San Fernando Founded: December 11, 1571 Population: 2000 census—1,882,730 (10th largest) Density—863 per km² (4th highest) Area: 2,180. ... REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES Province of Tarlac Region: Central Luzon (Region III) Capital: Tarlac City Founded: 1872 Population: 2000 census—1,068,783 (23rd largest) Density—350 per km² (14th highest) Area: 3,053. ... Nueva Ecija is a landlocked province of the Philippines located in the Central Luzon region. ... REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES Province of Bataan Region: Central Luzon (Region III) Capital: Balanga City Founded: —1754 Population: 2000 census—557,659 (46th largest) Density—406 per km² (12th highest) Area: 1,373. ... REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES Province of Bulacan Region: Central Luzon (Region III) Capital: Malolos City Founded: 1572 Population: 2000 census—2,234,088 (4th largest) Density—851 per km² (5th highest) Area: 2,625. ... REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES Province of Zambales Region: Central Luzon (Region III) Capital: Iba Founded: 1578 Population: 2000 census—627,802 (39th largest) Density—169 per km² (49th highest) Area: 3,714. ...

A little history of Pampanga shows that the Kapampangans take pride in their province for being one of the eight provinces in the country to revolt against Spain and having produced two presidents, three chief justices, a senate president, the first Filipino cardinal and many outstanding personalities in public service, education, diplomacy, journalism, the arts and sciences, entertainment and business.

History

Legend has it that the Kapampangans were descended from a Seleucid princess who came to settle in the region now known as Pampanga. Before the arrival of the Spaniards in the late 16th century, the Kapampangan people made up the bulk of the population of what the Ming Dynasty texts referred to as the Kingdom of Lusong (呂宋國). They were known to be traders and explorers. They penetrated the Chinese market at a time when the Ming Dynasty banned all foreign trade and so profited immensely from it. Although 16th century Kapampangan society reflected most of what was prevalent in Southeast Asia ~ small communities made up chiefly of the same clans ruled by a council of elders ~ certain communities rose up to become centers of trade and power. Noted among these is the ancient state of Tungdo (東都) or "the Eastern Capital" and Betis. The Seleucid Empire was a Hellenistic successor state of Alexander the Greats dominion. ... REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES Province of Pampanga Region: Central Luzon (Region III) Capital: City of San Fernando Founded: December 11, 1571 Population: 2000 census—1,882,730 (10th largest) Density—863 per km² (4th highest) Area: 2,180. ... (15th century - 16th century - 17th century - more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 16th century was that century which lasted from 1501 to 1600. ...

Extensive farming and fishing were the main industries of the Kapampangan people. But at the height of Lusong's importance in the China trade in the 16th century, maritime trading, and perhaps even piracy, became the main source of profit. As one of the Luções (people of Lusong), many Kapampangans worked as mercenaries for the various states and kingdoms in Southeast Asia. Lusong became such an important center in Chinese trade that the Kingdom of Brunei was forced to invade it in 1500. The city of Manila was created by the Burneians to oversee the trade in Brunei's interest. Japanese records show that important traders like Luzon Sukezaemon and Shimai Soshitsu opened up shop in Lusong. At a time when the Ming Dynasty banned its citizens from going out of China, the Kapampangan traders from Lusong who brought Chinese goods all across Southeast Asia were thought of as Chinese. Nickname: Motto: Linisin Ikarangal Maynila Map of Metro Manila showing the location of Manila Coordinates: 14°35 N 121° E Country Region Districts 1st to 6th districts of Manila Barangays 897 Incorporated (city) June 10, 1574 Government  - Mayor Alfredo Lim (2007-2010; GO)  - Vice Mayor Isko Moreno (AM/PDP-Laban...

The Kapampangan people sense of self-importance must have risen in direct proportion to Lusong's growth and rise to prominence in the 16th century China trade. This development might have helped shape the Kapampangan people's attitude and the way that they were perceived historically by other ethnic groups. Ethnocentrism is the tendency to look at the world primarily from the perspective of ones own culture. ... As of July 1, 2005, the population of the Philippines is estimated to be 87,857,473. ...

Culture, language, and identity

Kapampangan, a member of the Meso-Philippine group of the Western Malayo-Polynesian languages, is the ethnic language of the Kapampangans. However, many Kapampangans in other parts of the Philippines, especially large urban areas like Metro Manila and Metro Cebu, neither speak nor understand Kapampangan, and, even in traditionally Kapampangan-speaking areas, the use of Kapampangan is in decline.^[1] Despite this, Kapampangans retain a strong, indomitable sense of identity and ethnic pride (often bordering on ethnocentrism), regardless of the native language of each Kapampangan family or individual. Kapampangan cuisine is widely thought to be among the most evolved and refined of Philippine cuisines. Some popular Kapampangan dishes enjoyed all over the Philippines across ethnic boundaries include kare-kare, sisig, and kilawin. This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Metropolitan Manila (Filipino: Kalakhang Maynila) or the National Capital Region (NCR) (Filipino: Pambansang Punong Rehiyon) is the greater metropolitan area of the city of Manila, the national capital and largest city in the Philippines. ... The Cebu Metropolitan Area or Metro Cebu is the main urban center of the island province of Cebu. ... Ethnocentrism is the tendency to look at the world primarily from the perspective of ones own culture. ... Filipino Cuisine is a unique blend of Asian and Western influences, especially from China, Spain, and the United States, which are the countries that have greatly influenced the culture of the Philippines. ... Kare-kare is a Philippine stew or curry. ... Sisig is the Kapampangan term which means to snack on something sour. ...

Religion

Most (not all) Kapampangans are extremely devout to the Roman Catholic faith. Every town within Pampanga has at least one church and several small chapels. There are at least 26 churches all throughout the province. Religious holidays such as Holy Week, Christmas, the feast of St. John the Baptist and Apung Iru Fluvial Parade are highly celebrated festivals often visited by local and international tourists. The Roman Catholic Church, most often spoken of simply as the Catholic Church, is the largest Christian church, with over one billion members. ... REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES Province of Pampanga Region: Central Luzon (Region III) Capital: City of San Fernando Founded: December 11, 1571 Population: 2000 census—1,882,730 (10th largest) Density—863 per km² (4th highest) Area: 2,180. ...

Many Kapampangans are Roman Catholics, Ang Dating Daan Members, and some are Protestants. Very few are Buddhists.Vaishnavas (or Worshippers of Krishna or Vishnu)have been slowly but surely increasing in number since the 70's. The Roman Catholic Church, most often spoken of simply as the Catholic Church, is the largest Christian church, with over one billion members. ... Ang Dating Daan logo Ang Dating Daan (Tagalog for The Old Path) is a controversial religious radio-television program in the Philippines produced by the Members Church of God International. ... Protestantism is a general grouping of denominations within Christianity. ... Statues of Buddha such as this, the Tian Tan Buddha statue in Hong Kong, remind followers to practice right living. ...

Prominent Kapampangans

For a list of prominent or noteworthy Kapampangans, see Category:Kapampangan people.

• Benigno Aquino, Jr. - was a Philippine Senator whose assassination triggered the events that led to the People Power Revolution.
• Jose Abad Santos - was a native of the City of San Fernando who became the 5th Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines. He was killed by Japanese forces during the occupation of the Philippines in World War II.
• Randy David - a columnist and university professor.
• Rufino Cardinal Santos - was the Archbishop of Manila from 1953 to 1973 and was the first Filipino to be named Cardinal.
• Diosdado Pangan Macapagal - was the 9th President of the Republic of the Philippines and a native of Lubao, Pampanga.
• Armando Biliwang - was a municipal mayor of San Fernando and was well known for his fearless stand against communism during his term as municipal councilor and mayor.
• Don Zoilo Hilario - was a famous Kapampangan writer and poet who dedicated his life to the propagation of Kapampangan literature and culture.
• Gil J. Puyat - was a Senate President of the Philippines from 1967 to 1972.
• Alejandro T. Quiboloy - Kapampangan educator, public servant, writer and protestant minister. Born in Lubao, Pampanga on May 3, 1909.
• Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo - is the 14th and current President of the Republic of the Philippines. A daughter of the 9th President of the Republic Diosdado Macapagal, she was the country's first Female Vice President during the tenure of the now Deposed Former President Joseph Ejercito Estrada.
• Lea Salonga - is a Tony Award-winning singer and actress who is best known for her portrayal of Kim in the musical Miss Saigon. She spent the first six years of her childhood in Angeles City before moving to Manila.
• apl.de.ap (Allen Pineda Lindo) - is a member of the Grammy-award winning group, The Black Eyed Peas, and was born in Sapang Bato, Angeles City. He is famous throughout the Filipino community after the release of his life story of his homeland Philippines in a song called "The Apl Song."
• Vanessa Minnillo - is an American television personality born in Clark Air Base, Angeles City and raised in the US. She was Miss Teen USA 1998 and is currently a host on MTV's Total Request Live.
• Cris Judd - is an American actor and popular choreographer to Michael Jackson and Usher, but he is best known for his failed marriage to American actress, Jennifer Lopez. He was born in Clark Air Base, Angeles City and spent his childhood years there.
• Efren "Bata" Reyes - is referred to as "The Magician" and a very popular Filipino billiards player who hails from Angeles City. He is considered to be one of history's greatest practitioners of billiards.
• Apollo Quiboloy - is a Filipino televangelist; although he is known to be from Davao City, he is considered a Kapampangan as he was born to Kapampangan parents.
• Melanie Marquez - is a popular beauty queen-turned-actress who hails from Mabalacat. She was Miss International 1979 and was voted as the Most Beautiful Miss International in 2000. She's also a sister of another local actor, Joey Marquez.
• Rogelio dela Rosa - was one of the most popular Filipino matinee idols of the 20th century and was elected to the Senate in 1957. He was also the first film actor who was able to parlay his fame into a political career, paving the way for other Filipino entertainers-turned-politicians. He had an equally famous brother, Jaime dela Rosa, also a matinee idol in the 1950s.
• Donita Rose - although she was born in the US, she moved to Angeles City, where her father was stationed at Clark Air Base, when she was five years old. She went on to become a famous local actress and MTV VJ in Asia.
• Eddie Panlilio - was born in Minalin, Pampanga and is the first Catholic Priest in the Philippines to be elected as a provincial governor.

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References

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Filipinos | Overseas Filipinos The various ethnic groups in the Philippines identify themselves based on one or several factors like ancestry, language, religion or a shared history. ... Languages Filipino, Ilocano, Tagalog, Tausug, Visayan languages, other Philippine languages, English Religions Predominantly Catholic; Protestantism; Islam; Nonreligious Related ethnic groups Filipino people, Filipino American, Filipino Canadian, Filipino Australian, Filipino British, Filipino Hong Konger An Overseas Filipino is a person of Philippine origin who lives outside of the Philippines. ... Indigenous groups Bicolano · Ibanag · Ilocano · Ivatan · Kapampangan · Moro · Pangasinan · Sambal · Tagalog  · Visayan  · Tribal groups Non-indigenous groups American · Arab · Chinese · Desi · Japanese · Jewish · Korean · Mexican · Spanish The Bicolanos are the the fifth-largest Filipino ethnic group. ... The Ibanags are an ethnic minority numbering a little more than half a million people, who inhabit the provinces of Cagayan, Isabela and Nueva Vizcaya. ... The Ilocano or Ilokano people are the third largest Filipino ethnic group. ... The Ivatan are a Filipino ethnic group predominant in the Batanes Islands of the Philippines. ... â–ˆ Bangsamoro territory under Moro control â–ˆ Historical extent The Moros form the largest non-Christian ethnic group in the Philippines, comprising about 5% of the total Filipino population as of 2005. ... See also Pangasinan The Pangasinan people or Pangasinense (a hispanicized term) are the eighth largest Filipino ethnic group. ... The Sambal people, also spelled Zambal form one of the most important Filipino ethnicities. ... The Tagalogs are one of the largestFilipino ethnic group. ... Bisaya redirects here. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Arab Filipinos constitute of Philippine citizens of Arab descent, including, but not limited to, mestizos. ... According to recent survey, the number of South Asians in the Philippines are approximately 32,500 people. ... Temple Emil, Manila, c. ...