____________is a popular Filipino dessert with mixtures of shaved ice and evaporated milk to which are added various ingredients, including boiled sweet beans, coconut, sago, gulaman, and fruits
What is Halo-Halo?
100
Which country colonized the Philippines for over 300 years?
What is Spain?
100
What is the name of the channel that most Overseas Filipino Workers watch?
What is TFC (The Filipino Channel)?
100
Who is the famous Filipino boxer turned politician who recently won a fight?
Who is Manny Pacquiao
100
What is the capital of the Philippines?
What is Metro Manila (NCR)?
200
Roasted suckling pig, known for its crispy skin, often served with a liver sauce
What is Lechon?
200
When is Philippine Independence Day? (Month and Day)
When is June 12?
200
TRUE OR FALSE: The highest-grossing Filipino movie, A Second Chance, earned more money than Indonesia’s highest-grossing film, Habibie & Ainun.
What is False. Habibie & Ainun generated $17m, while A Second Chance grossed $11.4m.
200
Who is the current Philippine Vice President?
Who is Leni Robredo?
200
Which well known island is known as a tourist destination for its white sand beaches and dynamic nightlife?
What is Boracay?
300
What is the infamous egg-based Filipino snack that has been featured on several eating challenges (including Fear Factor)?
What is Balut?
300
What three letters represented the Philippine revolutionary society that aimed to separate the Philippines from Spain, as well as encourage Filipinos to help themselves and defend the poor? (**Not to be confused with the white supremacist movement with the same name)
TRIPLE POINTS IF YOU CAN TELL US WHAT IT STANDS FOR
What is the KKK?
Katastaasang Kagalanggalangang Katipuanan ng mga Anak ng Bayan
300
Actress, Singer, Dancer. Known for her breakout role in High School Musical, with singles “Say Ok” and “Come Back to Me” -- Who is this?
Who is Vanessa Hudgens?
300
Who is the Philippines's national hero, famous for writing two novels - Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo - as commentaries criticizing the Spanish regime?
Who is Jose Rizal?
300
What is the 2nd largest city in the Philippines?
What is Cebu?
400
If you were to cook pork adobo, what part of the pig would you buy from the butcher?
Bonus 100 points if you can name the two major sauces that make up the stew.
What is Pork Belly?
Vinegar, Soy Sauce
400
What year did Ferdinand Magellan discover the Philippines?
What is 1521?
400
Estimate how many Filipino Americans there are in the USA. (Answers within 0.2 million of the actual answer are accepted.)
What is 3.5 million? (2010)
400
Peter Gene Hernandez is a American singer-songwriter of Filipino descent who tours under the stage name _________? (HINT: Has performed at the Super Bowl halftime show)
Who is Bruno Mars?
400
How many regions comprise the Philippines? (Hint: is not a square number)
What is 18?
500
_________ is a Filipino savory stew of pork offal (typically lungs, kidneys, intestines, ears, heart and snout) and/or meat simmered in a rich, spicy dark gravy of pig blood, garlic, chili, and vinegar
What is Dinuguan?
500
What is the title of the Philippine national anthem?
Bonus 100 points if you can sing the the first two lines.
What is Lupang Hinirang?
"Bayang magiliw, perlas ng silanganan
Alab ng puso, sa dibdib mo’y buhay"
500
*DING DING DING EASY POINTS*
Have a representative accurately explain and demonstrate the “otso-otso”.
What is YAAS
500
Name the host of the popular Filipino game show, Wowowee.
Who is Willie Revillame?
500
What “Walled city” was built by the Spaniards and is currently a well-maintained park and tourist destination?