Philippine Politics & Government
The lowest political administrative unit of the Philippine government
Barangay
HUKBALAHAP stands for?
Hukbong Bayan Laban sa Hapon
A month-long flower festival in Baguio City honoring the season of blooming
Panagbenga Festival
The national hero in the new 5-peso coin
Andres Bonifacio
The King of Christmas Carols
Jose Mari Chan
This branch of government that settles legal disputes and determines if the government has abused its discretion
Judicial
How many years did Spain colonize the Philippines?
333 years
It is one of the grandest and most colorful harvest festivals in the Philippines in honor of San Isidro de Labrador, the patron saint of farmers
Pahiyas Festival
The flower at the back of the new 1-peso coin
Waling-Waling
She was crowned Miss Universe 2015 and was the first Filipina to win the pageant after four decades
Pia Wurtzbach
The eighth president of the Philippines from 1957 to 1961 known for his Filipino First Policy
Carlos P. Garcia
The first batch of teachers who arrived in the Philippines from the United States
The Thomasites
In this festival celebrated in Marinduque during Holy Week, you’ll see men wearing masks to embody the story of Longinus, the blind Roman soldier who speared Jesus Christ
Moriones Festival
A UNESCO World Heritage Site found at the back of the 1,000-peso bill
Tubbataha Reefs
She was a Filipino environmentalist and philanthropist who served as Secretary of the Philippines' Department of Environment and Natural Resources under the Duterte administration
Gina Lopez
This Republic Act aims to promote youth participation in nation-building and establishes mechanisms and support systems to empower the youth and their involvement in local government
Republic Act No. 10742 or the Sangguniang Kabataan Reform Act of 2015
The first book published in the Philippines
Doctrina Christiana
Celebrated in Angono, Rizal, this festival showcased gigantic paper-mâché puppets to express the locals’ mockery of the abusive hacienda owners during the Spanish colonial era
Higantes Festival
An architectural structure found in front of the 200-peso bill
Barasoain Church
She founded The Girl Scouts of the Philippines
Josefa Llanes Escoda
President Ferdinand Marcos declared Martial Law in the Philippines on Sept. 23, 1972, through what Proclamation No.?
Proclamation No. 1081
The first poem written by Jose Rizal
Sa Aking Mga Kababata
A huge celebration in Bacolod City every fourth Sunday of October where street dancers wear attractive costumes and masks that reflect the joy of its people, making it known as the “Festival of Smiles”
Masskara Festival
The species of bird at the back of the 500-peso bill
Parrot (Blue nape Parrot)
He is a professional pool player and was dubbed "The Magician" and is widely regarded as the greatest pool player of all time
Efren "Bata" Reyes