Food
A sour tamarind-based soup that is one of the Philippines’ most comforting dishes
This common Filipino greeting means both “hello” and “how are you?”
What is Kamusta?
This explorer claimed the Philippines for Spain in 1521.
Who is Ferdinand Magellan?
He wrote Noli Me Tángere and El Filibusterismo.
Who is Jose Rizal?
This is the national language of the Philippines.
What is Tagalog?
A street food made of grilled chicken intestines, its name literally means “to tie.”
What is Isaw?
When someone says “po” or “opo,” they’re showing this cultural value.
What is Respect?
This national holiday on June 12 celebrates the country’s freedom from Spain.
What is Philippines Independence Day?
This boxer-turned-senator is one of the Philippines’ most famous athletes.
Who is Manny Pacquiao?
This traditional garment is often worn on formal occasions.
What is a Barong/Terno?
A purple yam is used in ice cream, pastries, and halo-halo.
What is Ube
This expression—“Ay naku!”—shows this reaction, usually frustration or surprise.
The first President of the Philippines.
Who is Emilio Aguinaldo?
She is known as Asia’s Songbird.
Who is Regine Velasquez?
This city is the country’s capital.
A savory stew cooked in vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, and bay leaves.
What is Adobo?
“Bahala na” is a phrase that means leaving things up to this.
What is Fate/Destiny?
This 1896 organization led the revolution against Spanish rule.
What is The Katipunan?
He is the Filipino who invented the karaoke machine.
Who is Roberto del Rosario?
This famous volcano erupted in 1991 and caused global temperature drops.
What is Mount Pinatubo?
This noodle dish is famous at birthdays because it symbolizes long life.
What is Pancit?
The phrase “pakikisama” refers to getting along with people and keeping this within a group.
What is Harmony?
The 1986 People Power Revolution ended the dictatorship of this leader.
Who is Ferdinand Marcos?
She is the first Filipino Nobel Peace Prize winner.
This region of the Philippines is known for rice terraces built over 2,000 years ago.
What is Ifugao Rice Terraces/Banana Rice Terraces?