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Which city is known as the “Walled City?”
Intramuros
In what year did the Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan arrive on the shores of the Philippines?
1521
What is the meaning of the acronym NAMFREL?
National Citizens' Movement for Free Elections
The flag of the Philippines is flown differently to reflect the state of the country. When the blue side is up, it’s a sign of peace. Which state is the country in when the flag is flying red side up?
War
Originating from a Filipino Tagalog word meaning “mountain”, what colloquial American word typically refers to remote rural area and is the title of a comic strip and mid-2000s Adult Swim animated series created by African American illustrator Aaron McGruder?
Boondocks
Which country occupied the Philippines during World War II?
Japan
In which province is the Mayon Volcano located?
Albay
What is the original name of Luneta park?
Bagumbayan
Easily earning her social work merit badge, Josefa Llanes Escoda founded the Philippines branch of what youth organization?
Girl Scouts
Five years prior to his announcing his retirement from the sport, professional boxer Manny Pacquiao was sworn into what political position within the Philippine government on June 30, 2016?
Senator
On what date is the Philippines Independence Day celebrated?
June 12
In which year did Gloria Diaz win the Miss Universe contest?
1969
Where in Manila can you find the San Agustin Church?
Intramuros
With over 1.39 billion SMS messages sent daily in the country in 2007, the Philippines has been frequently named the “text capital of the world”. The acronym “SMS” is short for what three-word texting term?
Short Messaging System
Since “Jolly” pasta is a favorite dish in the country’s cuisine, the Philippines is one of only two places in the world where you can still order which McDonald’s menu item?
McSpaghetti
In which year did the Bataan Death March take place?
1942
What pen name did Marcelo H del Pilar use in his writings?
Plaridel
In which town in Quezon province is the “Pahiyas” festival celebrated every May?
Lucban
What Fort in Manila, Philippines, built in 1593 by Miguel Lopez de Legazpi for Spain, shares its name with the capital of Chile?
Fort Santiago
A 1977 David Lynch movie set partially in a pencil factory inspired the name of what Filipino alt rock band formed in 1989?
The Eraserheads
Who was known as the "Hero of Tirad Pass?"
Gregorio Del Pilar
Who said these immortal words “A Filipino is worth dying for?”
Ninoy Aquino
Filipina Lea Salonga has supplied the singing voice of two Disney princesses -- Mulan in 1998, and what princess who discovered "A Whole New World" in 1992's "Aladdin?"
Princess Jasmine
In 1543, the islands of the Philippines were named after Philip II, king of what country?
Spain
By winning the women's 55 kg category at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, which weightlifter became the first athlete from the Philippines to win an Olympic Gold?
Hidilyn Diaz