The Philippines
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Pamous Pilipinos
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Philippine Culture
100
As of 2018, this city is the most densely populated city proper in the world with about 119,800 people per square mile. Nicknamed "Pearl of the Orient", it is the capital of the Philippines.
Manila
100
This performance is a hybrid of Filipino and American culture. Using bamboo sticks and modern beats, this performance is known as ______ .
Kawayan
100
Widely regarded by many boxing historians as the greatest boxer of all time, this person has also served as a Senator of the Philippines since 2016.
Manny Pacquiao
100
This American good was first sent to the Philippines during World War II as a means of feeding American soldiers. Now a staple in many Filipino households, it is a common breakfast item eaten with rice.
Spam
100
The currency of the Philippines, usually denoted by "₱" or "PHP". 1 USD is roughly 51 PHP.
Philippine Peso or Philippine Piso
200
For more than 300 years, the Philippines was occupied by this European country.
Spain
200
This word describes core essence of Filipino culture that: the spirit of working together toward a common goal. Also the theme of our most recent Barrio.
Bayanihan
200
This Filipino-American singer-songwriter's debut album spawned the international number-one singles "Just The Way You Are", "Grenade", and "The Lazy Song"
Bruno Mars
200
Not to be confused with the Spanish slur for a female dog, this rice cake is a popular delicacy.
Puto
200
Finish the lyric:
"She's my sunshine in the rain....."
stream Lemonade by Jeremy Passion <3
300
As of 2016, the Philippines is comprised of about ___ islands, nearly a quarter of which are uninhabited.
7,641
300
The name of last year's PSA president
Denyz Dichosa
300
This actress rose to fame after her leading role in a widely popular 2006 Disney Channel original movie/musical.
Vanessa Hudgens
300
This indigenous Filipino dish is typically comprised of meat marinated with vinegar, soy sauce, and garlic, which is then browned and simmered. The name given to this dish by colonists derives from a word meaning "to marinate".
Adobo
300
This traditional Philippine folk dance involves two people sliding bamboo poles against each other and one or more dancers stepping over and between the poles. In some American schools, the dance is taught as an aerobic exercise in P.E.
400
This volcano located in Batangas, Philippines most recently erupted on January 12th, 2020.
Taal Volcano
400
The PSA office is located in this building.
The Ohio Union
400
This actress is best known for her regular appearance on ABC's Pretty Little Liars.
Shay Mitchell
400
This stew is characterized by a thick savory peanut sauce and commonly includes oxtail and vegetables. Origins of this dish are unclear, but one story suggests that it was created by Indian settlers who were homesick for curry, lending to its name.
Kare-kare
400
This article of clothing is the national dress of the Philippines. Traditionally woven of fiber from the pineapple plant, its masculine equivalent is known as the barong.
Baro't saya
500
Born in 1861 in the Philippine province of Laguna, the this person's work asked for equal rights for Filipino people, who were at the time colonized by a larger European superpower. Executed by firing squad in 1896, this person is most often referred to as the Philippine national hero.
José Rizal
500
The name of a member on this year's executive board who was also on last year's board
Joyce Cebricos OR Van Lagason
500
This Filipino American actress has been active in the film industry since she was 10. This actress played leading roles in The Edge of Seventeen (2016) and Bumblebee (2018) and has appeared in dozens of other movies.
Hailee Steinfeld
500
Known for its savory and sour flavor, this Filipino soup is made of meat and vegetables stewed with tamarind. This soup is also the name of a PSA family.
Sinigang
500
The Philippine national anthem whose title translates to "Chosen Land"
Lupang Hinirang