Filipino Abbreviations
The DOH manages national health programs, hospitals, and disease control.
What is the Department of Health?
This lungsod is the capital of the Philippines and home to Rizal Park.
What is Manila?
This Cebu sayaw honors the Santo Niño with rhythmic forward‑backward steps.
What is Sinulog?
This word describes a fluttery feeling of excitement, often from romance.
What is Kilig?
This national hero was executed in 1896 at Bagumbayan.
Who is Jose Rizal?
The MRT carries thousands of commuters along EDSA every day.
What is the Metro Rail Transit?
Known for its cool climate, this highland city is called the “City of Pines.”
What is Baguio?
This national awit begins with the line “Bayang magiliw.”
What is Lupang Hinirang?
Said when leaving things to fate or taking a risky chance.
What is Bahala Na?
In 1521, Magellan first landed on this island in Eastern Samar.
What is Homonhon?
PAGASA issues storm bulletins, flood advisories, and weather forecasts.
Whats is the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration?
This Visayan city hosts the colorful MassKara Festival every October.
What is Bacolod?
This embroidered kasuotan is worn by men during formal Filipino events.
What is a Barong Tagalog?
These respectful words are used when speaking politely to elders.
What is Po/Opo?
This 1898 proclamation in Cavite declared independence from Spain.
What is the Kawit Declaration?
The NBI handles criminal forensics, cybercrime, and major investigations.
What is the National Bureau of Investigation?
Famous for durian and the Kadayawan Festival, this city is Mindanao’s largest.
Houses in Lucban are decorated with colorful kiping during this festival.
What is the Pahiyas Festival?
A joking expression used when something feels too difficult to understand.
What is Nosebleed?
This 1945 battle devastated the capital during World War II.
What is the Battle of Manila?
The LTO oversees driver licensing, vehicle registration, and road‑safety rules.
What is the Land Transportation Office?
This heritage city in Ilocos Sur features the cobblestone streets of Calle Crisologo.
What is Vigan?
This Maranao epiko tells the heroic adventures of Prince Bantugan.
What is the Darangen?
A phrase used to encourage someone who’s struggling or losing confidence.
What is Kaya Mo 'Yan?
This 1897 agreement temporarily halted the revolution against Spain.