Filipino Food
What is the national dish of the Philippines?
Adobo
What is the capital of the Philippines?
Manila
What do Filipinos say to show respect to elders by taking their hand to the forehead?
Mano or pagmamano
Who is the Philippine national hero?
Jose Rizal
What are the two official languages of the Philippines?
Filipino and English
What sweet purple dessert is made from yam?
Ube Halaya
What is the largest island in the Philippines?
Luzon
What celebration is held when a girl turns 18?
Debut
Who was the first female president of the Philippines?
Corazon Aquino
What is the Philippine currency called?
Peso
What popular Filipino breakfast meat is sweet and red?
Tocino
How many major island groups are in the Philippines?
Three
What is the traditional Filipino clothing for men called?
Barong Tagalog
Fernando Poe Jr.
What is the Filipino word for "thank you"?
Salamat
What sour soup is usually made with tamarind?
Sinigang
What famous volcano is known for its perfect cone shape?
Mayon Volcano
What month is usually called the start of the "Ber Months"?
September
Who is the famous international Filipino boxing fighter?
Manny Pacquiao
What do Filipinos usually eat with most meals?
Rice
What Filipino snack is made from shaved ice and sweet toppings?
Halo-halo
What ocean is east of the Philippines?
Pacific Ocean
What is the Filipino value of helping others called?
Bayanihan
What is the full name of Jose Rizal?
José Protasio Rizal Mercado y Alonzo Realonda
What animal is found on the 1-peso coin