Filipino History
This European explorer arrived in the Philippines in 1521.
Who is Ferdinand Magellan?
This red-and-white symbol appears on Canada’s flag.
What is the maple leaf?
These star-shaped lanterns symbolize the Star of Bethlehem.
What are parol?
This Canadian weather experience shocks almost every Filipino during their first winter.
What is snow?
This Filipino Christmas song includes the line “Ang babait ninyo.”
What is “Sa Maybahay”?
This peaceful 1986 uprising led to the end of the Marcos dictatorship
What is the People Power Revolution?
This is Canada’s national animal.
What is the beaver?
This tradition involves attending dawn Mass for nine consecutive days before Christmas.
What is Simbang Gabi?
This Canadian apology stereotype involves saying one word a lot.
What is “sorry”
This singer is known as the “Queen of Philippine Cinema.”
Who is Sharon Cuneta?
This Filipina revolutionary is remembered as the “Joan of Arc of Ilocos
Who is Gabriela Silang
This day celebrates the creation of Canada on July 1.
What is Canada Day?
This Christmas greeting literally means “Merry Christmas” in Filipino.
What is “Maligayang Pasko”?
This fast-food chain is basically a Canadian personality trait
What is Tim Hortons?
This band sang “Harana” and “With a Smile.”
Who is Eraserheads?
The Philippines was under Spanish rule for over this many years
What is 300 years?
This document protects fundamental rights and freedoms in Canada.
What is the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms?
Carolers often sing this word to politely ask for a small gift afterward.
What is “Namamasko po”?
This Canadian city has the largest Filipino population.
What is Toronto?
This Filipino pop group gained international fame with “Pantropiko.”
Who is BINI?
He was the first President of the Third Philippine Republic in 1946.
Who is Manuel Roxas?
To become a Canadian citizen, most applicants must pass this test and take an oath.
What is the citizenship test and oath of citizenship?
This Christmas celebration can extend all the way until January.
What is the Filipino Christmas season?
This Filipino habit somehow survives even in Canada, especially after parties.
What is taking home leftovers / balot?
This reality talent show helped launch many Filipino singers’ careers.
What is Pinoy Big Brother or The Voice Philippines?