ENTERTAIMENT
In 2025, this ex-Pussycat Doll mentioned her Filipino heritage when accepting a Tony Award for "Sunset Blvd".
Nicole Scherzinger
The archipelago was named after King Philip II of Spain by which explorer in 1521?
Ferdinand Magellan
A classic Filipino dish of chicken or pork, braised in vinegar, garlic, soy sauce, bay leaves, and peppercorns.
Adobo
A cue sport, this game is popular in the Philippines, with many world-class players coming from the country. What is it?
Billiards
The value of pi (π) pi is an irrational number approximately equal to (Up to 2 decimal places)
3.14
Known as the "King of Philippine Movies," this actor starred in hundreds of films, often portraying heroic, working-class characters.
Fernando Poe Jr. (or FPJ)
What was the name of the early form of writing used in the Philippines before the Spanish colonization?
Baybayin
The Filipino version of a spring roll, filled with vegetables or meat, is called this.
Lumpia
Who was the first Filipino to win a gold medal at the Olympics?
Hidilyn Diaz
Known for their enormous eyes, which are larger than their brain and stomach, and their ability to rotate their heads 180 degrees in each direction to compensate for their fixed eyes
Tarsiers
First airing in 1979, this program is recognized as the longest-running noontime variety show in the Philippines.
Eat Bulaga
Who led the longest revolt against the Spanish during the colonial period?
Francisco Dagohoy
The Filipino version of a spring roll, filled with vegetables or meat, is called this.
Lumpia
Considered "Asia's fastest woman" in the 1980s, she won multiple gold medals at the SEA Games and represented the Philippines in two Olympic Games. Who is she?
Lydia De Vega
It's the shape of Earth
Oblate Spheroid
In 1969, this woman became the first-ever Filipina to win the Miss Universe title.
Gloria Diaz
What Spanish city was established as the capital of the Philippines in 1571?
Manila
The culinary capital of the Philippines, this province is famous for dishes like Sisig.
Pampanga
This national game, typically played with a rattan ball and often using the feet, is a traditional Filipino sport that also has a modern international presence. What is it?
Sipa
Filipino electrician who lived and worked in the early 20th century, invented the first fluorescent lamp.
Agapito Flores
Won the 1954 FAMAS Best Actress Award for Dalagang Ilocana
Gloria Romero
This Spanish settlement in 1611 became the oldest university in Asia.
University of Santo Tomas
It is considered one of the oldest types of food or methods of preparation for food in the Philippines
Kinilaw
In 2009, President Arroyo signed Republic Act No. 9850 into law, declaring this traditional Filipino martial art and sport as the Philippines' national martial art and sport. What is it?
Arnis
(Answer should be Tagalog)
The primary drug manufactured and sold by the main characters in the TV show Breaking Bad
Shabu