Historical Figures/Events
This national hero of the Philippines wrote the novels "Noli Me Tangere" and "El Filibusterismo," which inspired the Philippine Revolution against Spanish rule.
Who is Jose Rizal?
José Protasio Rizal Mercado y Alonso Realonda was a Filipino nationalist, writer and polymath active at the end of the Spanish colonial period of the Philippines. He is considered a national hero of the Philippines.
This cheerful Filipino word, meaning "long live," is commonly used to greet guests and celebrate life.
What is “Mabuhay”?
This Filipino American rapper and producer is known for co-founding the Black Eyed Peas.
Who is Apl.De.Ap?
This island province is known for its stunning Chocolate Hills and the endangered tarsier, one of the world's smallest primates.
What is Bohol?
In 2010, the US television show Glee featured a background cameo of what may well be one of the most recognized icons of pinoy pop culture: the beloved Filipino fast-food chain known for its iconic bee mascot.
What is Jollibee?
The only boxer in history to have won twelve major world titles in eight different weight divisions.
Who is Manny Pacquiao?
Has won major world titles in eight different weight classes from Flyweight (112 lbs) to Light middleweight (154 lbs)
In the Philippines, this term is used to describe someone who is seen as a viable candidate for the presidency.
What is “presidentiable”?
This Filipino American singer and songwriter is known for hits like "Just the Way You Are" and "Uptown Funk.
Who is Bruno Mars?
This active volcano, located on Luzon Island, is known for its perfect cone shape and is a popular hiking destination.
What is Mount Mayon?
Gregorio Zara is known as “The Father of this platform of communication”, mostly popularized by Zoom or Skype, that boomed during the height of the Pandemic.
What is Videoconferencing?
This month is celebrated as Filipino American History Month in the United States.
What is October?
This term, a portmanteau of two beauty treatments, is a popular choice for those looking to pamper both their hands and feet.
What is “mani-pedi”?
This Filipino American is the former lead singer of the Pussycat Dolls
Who is Nicole Scherzinger?
This California city, known for its significant Filipino American population, is often referred to as the "Pinoy Capital of the United States
What is Daly City?
This Filipino dish is very similar to spring rolls or egg rolls but made with savory ingredients like pork, cabbage, onions, carrots and other vegetables wrapped in a thin pastry and deep-fried.
What is Lumpia?
This epic 1975 boxing match between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier, held in the Philippines, is famously known by this rhyming nickname.
What is “Thrilla in Manila”?
This term, often used in urban slang, refers to the unauthorized taking of a motor vehicle, similar to "grand theft auto."
What is “carnap”?
He is currently the lead vocalist of the American rock bank, Journey
This nickname refers to the area in Woodside, Queens, known for its vibrant Filipino community and businesses along Roosevelt Avenue.
What is Little Manila?
Is the most common form of transportation in the Philippines. This came from a surplus of American military vehicles modified to serve as makeshift buses.
What is a Jeepney?
This Filipino American was the first to be awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions during World War II.
Who is Jose Calugas?
This term, derived from a medical condition, is colloquially used to describe a person who gets upset or irritated very easily.
What is “high-blood”?
This Filipino-American singer-songwriter and actress gained widespread fame with her debut single "drivers license" in 2021, which topped charts worldwide and led to her critically acclaimed debut album "SOUR."
Who is Olivia Rodrigo?
This UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Philippines is known for its ancient rice terraces carved into the mountains of Ifugao.
What are the Banaue Rice Terraces?
What is this Filipino beer that is exported to over 60 countries, and brewed by the 12th largest brewery in the world?
What is San Miguel Beer?