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What is the Philippines relative Location?
North and east hemisphere.
How many volcanoes are in the Philippines?
23
What is the festival of the Black Nazarene?
A status of Jesus that is believed by many to have light skin but turned dark after surviving a ship fire as it arrived at the Philippines from Mexico. It is celebrated every year on Jan. 9th and in the morning in Rizal Park.
Salamat po means...
Thank you
What are the main religions in the Philippines?
Roman Catholic, Christianity, Protestant Christianity, and Islam.
What is directly east from it?
Vietnam
What money do they use in the Philippines?
Pesos
what is Ati-Atihan?
This festival takes place in Kaliba during the third week of January. They also have a parade where many where bright colored costumes with their skin painted black and transport a revered icon of Santo Nino from Kaliba Cathedral to Pastrana park.
You're welcome in Tagalog is...
Walang anuman
What is the Monetary system used in the Philippines?
They use the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas
What is northeast from it?
Malaysia
What place in the Philippines does all the business and celebrities go to?
Manila
what is the Sinulog Festival?
this is a thanksgiving festival that takes place on the third Sunday of January in Cebu city. One of the largest festivals in the Philippines to honor Santo Nino and recognize acceptance of Christianity.
Sorry/ excuse me in tagalog is...
Pasensya na po
What is Pagamamano?
This is a type of gesture in the Philippines. It means bless and It involves a younger person asking for an elder’s hand and gently touching their own forehead with it while bowing
What're the 3 main islands in the Philippines?
Luzon, Visayas, and Cebu
What is the longest river in the Philippines? and where is it located?
The longest river in the Philippines is located on Luzon and it’s called the Cagayan river or Rio Grande de Cagayan.
What is the Dinagyang Festival?
Similar to Ati-Atihan. Takes place in Iloilo City on the fourth Sunday of January. People are dressed in tribal warrior-wear. They are also painted black and they chant, stomp, and beat drums long into the night to honor Santo Nino.
Tulong means...
Help
What does nodding or raising your eyebrows mean?
Nodding or raising eyebrows with a smile is another was of greeting a friend or acquaintance.
what is the absolute location?
14.5995 degrees north and 120.9842 degrees east
Manila was once named...
Maynilad because of nilad plants that used to grow along the banks of the river.
What is Panagbenga Flower festival?
This festival takes 3 days. Takes place in Baguio City during February. People dress in colorful costumes to resemble highland flowers and tribes. They celebrate with parades and native dancing
I'm lost in tagalog is...
Nawawala po ako
What is Beso-Beso?
Its a gesture in the Philippines. This one is a Filipino greeting among women. All you do is put your cheek against the other persons cheek.