Current Events
What major legislative act did the Philippine government recently pass to boost the national economy?
A. Economic Recovery and Resilience Act
B. Philippine Digital Transformation Act
C. E-Governance Act
D. Revised Investment Code of the Philippines
C. E-Governance Act
Who was the Filipino revolutionary leader known as the “Father of the Philippine Revolution”?
Andrés Bonifacio
Which Philippine political system change occurred after the People Power Revolution of 1986?
A) Transition to a parliamentary system
B) Restoration of a democratic government
C) Adoption of a monarchy
D) Federal system adoption
B) Restoration of a democratic government
How many branches make up the Philippine government?
Three
What is the largest island in the Philippines?
Luzon
What action did President Marcos recently announce in response to Tropical Storm Kristine?
A) Closure of all EDCA sites
B) Use of EDCA sites for relief efforts
C) Declaration of a state of emergency
D) Resignation from office
B) Use of EDCA sites for relief efforts
When did the Philippines officially declare independence from Spain?
June 12, 1898
Who was the second female president of the Philippines?
Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo
Which branch of the Philippine government is responsible for making laws?
Legislative
Which mountain is considered the highest peak in the Philippines?
Mount Apo
Which department provided over PHP2 million in aid to regions affected by Tropical Storm Kristine?
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)
What was the main outcome of the People Power Revolution in 1986?
A) Independence from Japan
B) End of Ferdinand Marcos' dictatorship
C) Establishment of the Katipunan
D) Colonization by the United States
B) End of Ferdinand Marcos' dictatorship
Which Philippine government branch interprets the laws?
Judicial
Who is the head of the Executive branch in the Philippines?
A) Chief Justice
B) Senate President
C) President
D) Speaker of the House
C) President
Which body of water lies to the west of the Philippines?
A) Philippine Sea
B) Celebes Sea
C) South China Sea
D) Sulu Sea
C) South China Sea
What measure did farmers in storm-affected areas take to reduce crop loss from Tropical Storm Kristine?
A) Delayed planting
B) Early harvesting
C) Increased crop insurance
D) Stopped irrigation
B) Early harvesting
Which battle during World War II was a turning point in the Pacific, involving Filipino and American forces?
Battle of Leyte Gulf
What does the 1987 Constitution declare about the country’s stance on nuclear weapons?
A) Allows nuclear arms development
B) Declares the Philippines a nuclear-free zone
C) Allows nuclear arms only for defense
D) No stance on nuclear arms
Declares the Philippines a nuclear-free zone
How long is a term for a member of the House of Representatives in the Philippines?
Three years
What is the oldest city in the Philippines?
Cebu City
How has the Department of Health (DOH) responded to health concerns during the storm?
Expanding telemedicine services
Who led the first successful defense against Ferdinand Magellan in 1521?
Lapu-Lapu
Who is eligible to run for the Philippine presidency?
A) Any Filipino citizen
B) Any citizen over 35
C) Filipino citizens, natural-born, over 40
D) Natural-born citizens over 35 with military service
C) Filipino citizens, natural-born, over 40
What is the main role of the Judicial branch in the Philippines?
Interpreting laws
How many presidents have there been in the Philippines?
Seventeen