Filipino Food
The national dish of the Philippines, any protein cooked in soy sauce, vinegar, and onions.
Adobo
She was discovered by Ellen Degeneres and has guest starred in Glee as the character "Sunshine Corazon"
Charice Pempengco
The Queen of all Philippine Media, the daughter of Benigno Aquino Jr. and Corazon Aquino. She also hosted the Philippine franchise of Deal or No Deal.
Kris Aquino
When you think of the Philippines, you think of this fruit. Its most popular form is as is or as a smoothie.
Mango/Manga
kasalukuyang kumakain
nakaen
Influenced by the Chinese, this dish is an adaptation of Chinese Lo Mein and Mei Fun Noodles
Pancit
This singer was born Peter Gene Hernandez who topped the music charts with “Just The Way You Are”
Bruno Mars
Actor who played the lead in John and Marsha
Dolphy
This island is also known as “The Rock” or “Island Fortress” and it is strategically located at the mouth of Manila Bay
Corregidor
Tanga
Bano
Mini Egg rolls filled with meat or vegetables
Lumpia
This actress who grew up with an American dad and Filipino mom portrayed Gabriella Montez in the High School Musical film series
Vanessa Hudgens
This actress first became popular with the song “Mr. DJ” and was previously married to Gabby Concepcion
Sharon Cuneta
This Tagalog word which translates to "window" is similar to its Spanish equivalent.
ventana/bentana
Umalis (may pinuntahan)
Lumarga
Featured in FEAR FACTOR, it is a fertilized egg that, when eaten, is often considered an aphrodisiac.
Balut
Filipino/American stand-up comedian born in Tacoma, Washington. He dropped out of UNLV to pursue stand-up comedy. Television appearances include "Comedy Central Presents.." and "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno"
Jo Koy
Started out as a singer, then as a comedian for Punchline and The Library in Manila
Vice Ganda
The oldest city in the Philippines
Cebu City
Nauntog
Salpok
Known as the Sisig Queen for reinventing sisig by using a sizzling plate
Lucia Cunanan/Aling Lucing
The fifth governor of Hawaii and the first Filipino-American governor in the US
Ben Cayetano
Regarded as the new “Queen of Drama” by various media outlets (August, 2022)
Angelica Panganiban
At high tide, The Philippines has this many islands.
7,107
magalit
mabanas