With many espresso blends, you should have a decent cap of crema - say, a 1/2 inch or so - and a total mass of about 30-40 grams for a 2-ounce shot. But some coffees will skew one way or the other, leading to less dense crema-bombs or denser, juicier single origin marvels.
The culture of the Philippines is a combination of Eastern and Western culture. Before the Spanish colonization of the country, the Philippines' culture was mainly influenced by the indigenous Malay heritage of Southeast Asia.
The Philippine Islands are considered Asian, simply because of their geographic location in Southeast Asia. Their culture is considered by some to be Pacific Islander, however, others claim their culture is unique due to their Austronesian heritage. As for race, the Philippine Islands are known to be one of the most diverse countries in Asia.