Philippine History
This national hero wrote Noli Me Tangere
Jose Rizal
This colorful January festival in Cebu honors the Santo Niño.
Sinulog Festival
This island is famous for its powdery white sand beaches.
Boracay
This traditional dance features dancers stepping between moving bamboo poles.
Tinikling
This historic street is considered the oldest street in the Philippines.
Colon Street
This event on June 12, 1898, marked the country's declaration of independence from Spain.
Philippine Declaration of Independence
Known as the "Festival of Smiles," this festival is celebrated in Bacolod.
MassKara Festival
These ancient rice terraces in Ifugao are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Banaue Rice Terraces
This Christmas tradition begins with nine dawn masses before Christmas Day.
Simbang Gabi
This triangular fort, built by the Spanish in 1738, once served as a military defense against invaders and is now a historical park
Fort San Pedro
This Filipino general became the first President of the First Philippine Republic
Emilio Aguinaldo
This festival in Kalibo, Aklan, is known for participants wearing black soot and tribal costumes.
Ati-Atihan Festival
This underground river in Palawan is one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature
Puerto Princesa Underground River
This strong sense of community is shown when neighbors work together without expecting payment.
Bayanihan
This coastal barangay is home to the historic Fort San Pedro, Plaza Independencia, and Cebu Port
Barangay San Roque
This peaceful 1986 revolution ended Ferdinand Marcos Sr.'s rule.
People Power Revolution (EDSA Revolution)
This flower festival in Baguio is held every February.
Panagbenga Festival
These hills in Bohol are famous for turning brown during the dry season.
Chocolate Hills
This volcano is famous for its nearly perfect cone shape.
Mayon Volcano
This barangay is known for the annual Tagbo Festival, which showcases local culture, food, and community spirit.
Barangay Pardo
When was the Philippine Constitution ratified in 1987
February 2, 1987
This Davao festival celebrates the culture and abundance of the region.
Kadayawan Festival
This historic walled city in Manila was built during the Spanish colonial period
Intramuros
This province is the northernmost in the Philippines and is home to the islands of Basco and Sabtang.
Batanes
This is the first barangay of Cebu City in alphabetical order.
Adlaon