Geography
The capital of the Philippines
Manila
What is the Philippine dessert made from boiled and mashed purple yam, often used as an ice cream flavor?
Ube
The noontime Philippine television variety show broadcast by GMA Network
Eat Bulaga!
Slang for being ready or game to do something, usually said when making plans
G
The three countries that colonized/occupied the Philippines
Spain, America, Japan
The three main islands of the Philippines
Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao
The term for the main meal, usually a savory broth with meat, paired with rice
Ulam
A famous street game for kids that involves a long rubber band stretched out by the legs/waist of two people, with one person jumping over it in the center
Chinese garter
Slang for gossip
Chika/chismis
The date of the Philippines Independence Day
June 12
The bay in Pasay City, where SM Mall of Asia is located
Manila Bay
A generic term for a snack or a light meal usually consumed in the afternoon (5:00-6:630) before dinner
Miryenda
Pioneered the Hip-Hop scene in the Philippines, dubbed as the "Filipino King of Rap"
Francis M
Slang for boyfriend/girlfriend
Jowa
The name of the Portuguese explorer, sponsored by Spain, that arrived in the Philippines in 1521
Bonus 150 points: who killed him?
Ferdinand Magellan
The oldest Philippine city
Cebu
A meal most commonly served during birthdays, signifying "long life"
Pancit
Famous TV personality of Korean descent, known for winning 2nd place on Pinoy Big Brother and one of the hosts of ABS-CBN's "It's Showtime"
Ryan Bang
Acronym for "I'm just sharing"
SKL (share ko lang)
Considered the earliest form of writing in the Philippines
Baybayin
The longest mountain range in the Philippines
Sierra Madre
Name three Filipino foods that start with T
Tapa, Tocino, Taho, Turon, Tinapa, Tuyo, Tinola, Torta, Tokwa't Baboy, Talangka,
The infamous Filipino gang leader that dominated the district of Tondo, Manila, in the 1940s and was considered one of the Philippines' public enemies. He is often referenced in pop culture and his life was portrayed in several movies
Asiong Salonga
The flipped word for "right/correct" or "exactly" (both the original and the flipped word have the same meaning)
Omsim
The name of the indigenous tribe in the Cordillera Mountain Range, most known for their residence in Baguio City
Igorot