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This study examines the Pinoy Ako (I am Filipino) Scale to investigate the experience of the global Filipino immigrant. From surveying 352 Filipinos in 22 countries, findings point to a 3-factor structure for 21 scale items: (1) rootedness in family and Philippine culture, (2) experiencing the sacrifices of migrating, and (3) thriving in a host culture. Filipino immigrants with 10 or fewer years in residency reported significantly higher levels of rootedness to family and Philippine culture; those with 20 or more years in residency reported significantly higher levels of thriving in the host country. All participants similarly experienced the sacrifices of migrating. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]