Food
This buzzing fast-food chain, founded in the Philippines, is famous for fried chicken, peach mango pie, and sweet-style spaghetti.
Jollibee
This legendary boxer from the Philippines is the only fighter in history to win world titles in eight different weight divisions.
Manny Pacquiao
This person alongside Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias performed at what is being celebrated as one of the biggest stand-up comedy shows ever
Jo Koy
This Grammy-winning artist recently took over Toronto with 5 "Romantic" shows at Rogers Stadium
Bruno Mars
While there are somewhere between 120-180 distinct languages spoken in the Philippines, this is the most prominently used
Tagalog
These are deep-fried Filipino spring rolls commonly filled with ground meat and vegetables, often served at parties and celebrations.
lumpia
This NBA guard currently plays for the New York Knicks and represents the Philippines internationally in FIBA competition.
Jordan Clarkson
This actress starred in films like Pitch Perfect, Bumblebee, Sinners and Into the Spider-Verse
Hailee Steinfeld
She just dropped a new album, "You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love" and played one of her biggest shows the Philippines
Olivia Rodrigo
This is the capital city of the Philippines located on the island of Luzon
Manila
This Filipino noodle dish is often served during birthdays and special occasions as a symbol of long life.
pancit
This half-filipino guard on the San Antonio Spurs is putting up record-setting performances for a rookie in the Finals
Dylan Harper
This Filipino-American actor is best known for playing Ned Leeds, Peter Parker's best friend in the Marvel Spider-Man films.
Jacob Batalon
This multi-talented singer/songwriter and actress got her start featuring on the song "Best Part" with Canadian Daniel Caesar
H.E.R.
In the Philippines, this is what you call your aunts, uncles and respected elders
Tito / Tita
This iconic Filipino dish is made by stewing meat in soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, and spices.
adobo
This young tennis star shattered attendance records with some of the largest crowds of supporters in Australian Open history
Alex Eala
This actor became a cult icon for his role as Rufio in the film Hook and as the voice of Zuko in the TV show Avatar
Dante Basco
Filipino musical talent Chad Hugo and childhood friend Pharrell Williams are two halves of this musical production team
The Neptunes
Renowned for its powdery-soft white sand and crystal-clear turquoise waters, this beach location regularly claims the #1 spot in global rankings as the best beach in the world
Boracay
This vibrant purple ingredient made from yam is commonly used in Filipino desserts like cakes, ice cream, and pastries.
Ube
This Filipino billiards legend is widely considered one of the greatest pool players in history and is known internationally as “The Magician.”
Efren Reyes
This half-filipino actor's most well-known role was Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo and he features in many movies with good friend Adam Sandler
Rob Schneider
This world-renowned Filipino singer and actress is celebrated for her roles in Miss Saigon and Les Misérables.
Lea Salonga
This modern Filipino slang term is used often in hospitality to respectfully address or refer to someone in a gender-neutral or inclusive way
Mamsir