Pinoy Pop Culture
This iconic, deep-fried fast-food favorite comes with a famous gravy, and one customer was famously caught on camera shouting, "Isa pa, isa pang Chickenjoy!"
Jollibee
Often hailed as the unofficial national dish, this savory stew features meat or vegetables marinated in vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, and peppercorns.
Adobo
He is known as the national hero of the Philippines, having written novels like Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo.
Jose Rizal
This highly urbanized metropolis is the capital city of the Philippines.
Manila
This traditional folk dance involves dancers skillfully stepping and jumping between rapidly clapping bamboo poles.
Tinikling
This popular 1990s all-female dance group was famous for their hit song "Babaero" and for being the regular dance crew on the variety show Eat Bulaga!
SexBomb Girls
This beloved, colorful Filipino dessert literally translates to "mix-mix" and is made with shaved ice, evaporated milk, sweet beans, fruits, and ube ice cream.
Halo-halo
On June 12, 1898, Philippine Independence from Spain was declared in this specific province.
Cavite
Known for its perfectly symmetrical cone, this active volcano is located in the Bicol Region.
Mayon Volcano
This term refers to the traditional Filipino cultural gesture of pressing an elder's hand to one's forehead to ask for their blessing.
Mano Po
The 2018 movie The Hows of Us starred this iconic love team, affectionately known by fans as "KathNiel."
Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla
This popular Filipino street food consists of hard-boiled quail eggs dipped in an orange-dyed batter and deep-fried.
Kwek-kwek
This historical park in Manila, the site where Jose Rizal was executed, was originally called Bagumbayan.
Luneta Park (or Rizal Park)
This island province is famous for its natural chocolate-colored hills and being the home to the tiny Philippine Tarsier.
Bohol
This famous Filipina Broadway star originated the role of Kim in the musical Miss Saigon.
Lea Salonga
In this daily noontime TV segment, ordinary people showcase their talent on the streets for a chance to win cash, famously hosted by Jose Manalo, Wally Bayola, and Paolo Ballesteros.
Juan for All, All for Juan
The town of Lucban in Quezon is famous for this distinct, savory, and garlicky local pork sausage.
Lucban Longganisa
Known as the "Boy General," he led a heroic last stand at Tirad Pass to buy time for General Emilio Aguinaldo to retreat.
Gregorio del Pilar
Found in the province of Palawan, this underground river is one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature.
Puerto Princesa Subterranean River
This vibrant and colorful mode of public transportation is built using surplus military jeeps from World War II.
Jeepney