Why do you spell Filipino?

The word "Filipino" is spelled that way because it's the English spelling of the word. It comes from the Spanish word "Filipino," which itself derives from the Latin word "Philippinus."

Here's a breakdown of the etymology:

* Latin: "Philippinus" referred to people from the Philippines, named after King Philip II of Spain.

* Spanish: "Filipino" adopted the Latin word and became the official language used for Filipinos.

* English: "Filipino" was adopted from the Spanish language and is the standard spelling in English.

It's important to note that there are alternative spellings used in other languages:

* Tagalog: "Pilipino" is the official spelling in Tagalog, the national language of the Philippines.

* Filipino: "Pilipino" is also used in the Filipino language, but "Filipino" is more widely used in official contexts.

So, while "Filipino" is the standard English spelling, there are other variations used in other languages.