Philippine Politics and Current Events
Before the onset of Spanish rule in the 16th century, the Philippines was split into numerous ___, which were small entities of region-wide trade networks. It is now regarded as the basic political unit of the Philippines.
Barangay / Barangays
The Summer Capital of the Philippines is...
Baguio / Baguio City
What does the acronym "MMFF" stand for in the context of Philippine cinema?
Metro Manila Film Festival
Which Filipino artist is famously associated with Christmas music, particularly for his song "Christmas in Our Hearts"?
Jose Mari Chan
What is the oldest city in the Philippines?
Cebu City
Politics in the Philippines are governed by a three-branch system of government. Namely the L____, the E____ and the J____.
Legislative, Executive, Judicial/Judiciary
What is the largest Philippine island in terms of Population?
Luzon
If Manny Pacquiao is the “Pambansang Kamao,” who is called the “Pambansang Bae”?
Alden Richards
Filipino Christmas tradition where groups of children and adults go from house to house singing festive songs in exchange for treats or money.
Caroling
Who was the first President of the Commonwealth of the Philippines?
Manuel Quezon / Manuel L. Quezon
If the official residence and principal workplace of the President of the Philippines is in Malacanang Palace, what do you call the official residence and principal workplace of the Vice President of the Philippines?
Coconut Palace
What is the longest mountain range in Philippines located in eastern Luzon?
Sierra Madre
What is the name of the popular student-oriented gag variety show that launched the careers of many stars in the 1990s?
Ang TV
Lantern capital of the Philippines (city and province).
San Fernando, Pampanga
What was the name of the pre-colonial writing system used by Filipinos?
Baybayin
Nicholas Kaufman is the lead counsel for former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte at the International Criminal Court (ICC). He is Half British, Half ________________.
Israeli
Philippines is along this ring related to earthquakes and cyclones.
The Pacific Ring of Fire
Who among the nation's girl group, BINI, has the role of main rapper, lead dancer, and sub-vocalist? First name is acceptable.
Stacey
On Christmas Eve, families gather around the table to celebrate the birth of Jesus. They pray and eat a Christmas feast together. This is what you called Noche Buena, a spanish term which directly translates to English as ______.
Good Night
What treaty ended the Spanish-American War and transferred the Philippines to the United States?
Treaty of Paris
The Pasig City local government has ordered the closure of St. Gerrard Corporation and 8 other companies under the ownership of Pacifico “Curlee” and Sarah Discaya, citing unpaid taxes and other violations. How much, in Philippine Peso, is the total unpaid taxes of Discaya's to Pasig Government?
Php 1.1 Billion
SOCCSKSARGEN, officially designated as Region XII, is an administrative region in the Philippines occupying the southern-central section of Mindanao. It covers 4 provinces, as well as 1 highly urbanized city (General Santos) and the independent component city of Cotabato. Name one of the four provinces under Region XII.
Cotabato / Sarangani / South Cotabato / Sultan Kudarat
The formidable PBA Team Purefood Hotdogs was formed in 1988. Three of its original players are considered as PBA legends. Name one of them.
Alvin Patrimonio / Jerry Codiñera / Jojo Lastimosa
Which Filipino Christmas song was reportedly inspired by World War II?
Ang Pasko ay Sumapit
Spanish expeditions to the Philippines aimed to achieve three Gs. Name one of these.
God / Gold / Glory