Unfortunately, your disclaimer sort of sums it up. I'm not trying to paint us in a negative light, but for the most part, our culture tends to switch gears when it's in a competitive spotlight, and I've been told by my parents, aunts and uncles that Filipinos already tend to be competitive in the first place.
Invite us to a BBQ and we're good company, but ask us who's better at BBQ-ing and instantly it's a competition... LOL
Isn't that just men as a whole?