Pinoy Pop Culture
This novelty dance craze from the late 1990s was made famous by comedian Bayani Agbayani and became a staple at Filipino parties and school programs.
What is "Otso Otso"?
This colorful Filipino dessert combines shaved ice, milk, sweet beans, fruits, and leche flan.
What is Halo-halo?
This respectful gesture involves taking an elder's hand and touching it to your forehead.
What is pagmamano (or mano)?
Many Filipinos start decorating their homes and playing Christmas carols on the first day of this month, marking the beginning of the country's famous "ber" season.
What is September?
In the year of 2026, these two couples discovered that planning a Filipino kasal means inviting relatives you've never met but somehow call "Auntie" and "Uncle."
Who are [Couple 1] and [Couple 2]?
This Ilocano delicacy is known for its strong aroma and is made from fermented fish or meat, traditionally preserved for long periods and often eaten with rice.
What is Bagoong?
This 16-time Grammy Award winner behind "Uptown Funk" and "Just the Way You Are" is half-Filipino through his mother's family.
Who is Bruno Mars?
Long before today's family reunion, this couple began their journey together on Cinco de Mayo and has now shared a quarter-century of marriage.
Who are Herman and Rory Motas?
This Ilocano dish may scare first-time visitors with its bitter flavor, but for many Ilocanos, no fiesta or family gathering is complete without a bowl of this famous soup.
What is Pinapaitan?
When this song starts playing, everyone knows Tito is about to give his best karaoke performance. In Filipino pop culture, this song sang by an American is often called the unofficial "Tito Anthem".
What is "My Way"?
This may be one of the earliest photos ever taken of this family member. Can you identify this person?
Who is Monica Rei Sales?
This signature dish of Agoo, La Union reflects the Ilocano love for simple farm-to-table cooking, combining seasonal vegetables, bagoong, and a savory fish topping.
What is Dinengdeng?
Filipino tradition says you should not immediately go home after attending a funeral. Instead, you should make this type of stop first.
What is a "pagpag" stop?
Name this Municipality, see map
What is number?
She made history as the first Asian actress to win a Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical, lent her singing voice to two Disney princesses, and is widely regarded as one of the Philippines' greatest performers.
Who is Lea Salonga?
This ingredient may be small in size, but Filipino cooks consider it a kitchen essential because it can brighten the flavor of everything from fried fish to noodles.
What is calamansi?
The nickname was historically applied to Manila, the Philippines, due to its strategic role as a wealthy trading hub during the Manila Galleon Trade (1565–1815), which connected Asia with the Americas. The title was later immortalized by the Philippine national hero Jose Rizal in his final poem, Mi Último Adiós (1896), where he referred to his homeland as the "Pearl of the Orient Seas," cementing the phrase as a symbol of the nation's natural beauty and cultural value.
What is the Pearl of the Orient?