Circumcision among Filipinos
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The cultural practice of circumcision among Filipinos comes neither from the Spanish or Mexican or Catholic influence. Though there may have been influence from the Americans, it is really descended from a practice common among pacific islanders, to which Filipinos are culturally and genetically related. The practice is a slit incision, not a circumcision in the Western style, and yes, as mentioned above, it is seen as a rite of manhood. It's a very old cultural belief, predating the colonial period.
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