The modern Filipina is someone who is not restricted by the constructs of society. She is someone who defines who she is and fights for the things she stands for. Lastly, I think she is not better than the traditional Filipina but she respects tradition and adapts to the challenges of the modern era.

What does Filipina mean in Filipino?

: a Filipino girl or woman.

Is Philippines is a country?

Philippines, island country of Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. It is an archipelago consisting of more than 7,000 islands and islets lying about 500 miles (800 km) off the coast of Vietnam. Manila is the capital, but nearby Quezon City is the countrys most-populous city.