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Balitang Bayan
100

What phrase do Filipinos often use online when referring to gossipers?



Marites

100

She is the talented libero of the UST Golden Tigresses volleyball team known for her quick reflexes and defensive skills.

Bernadette "Detdet" Pepito

100

Who is often called the “Father of Economics”?


Adam Smith

100

This is considered the supreme law of the Philippines and serves as the foundation for all other.


The Constitution or The 1987 Constitution

200

Who’s the big winner in PBB Celebrity Collab Edition 2025?



Mika Salamanca and Brent Manalo 

200

UST’s official cheerleading squad competes in UAAP as this team.

UST Salinggawi Dance Troupe

200

When one business controls the entire supply of a product or service, what is this market structure called?


Monopoly

200

This is the long-term vision and development plan of the Philippines that aims for a “matatag, maginhawa, at panatag na buhay” by 2040.



Ambisyon Natin 2040

300

This singer holds the record for the most Grammy Awards won by any artist in history.


 Beyoncé

300

This Spanish Dominican archbishop who founded the University of Santo Tomas in 1611.



Miguel de Benavides

300

What independent government-owned agency in the Philippines is in charge of managing and monitoring inflation?

Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)

300

The International Criminal Court is tasked to investigate and prosecute individuals for the gravest crimes of concern to the international community, including genocide, war crimes, crimes against humanity, and the crime of aggression. Who is the sitting president when the Philippines joined the ICC? A: Benigno Simeon Aquino III / Noynoy Aquino

Benigno Simeon Aquino III / Noynoy Aquino

400

He is the first millennial saint canonized by the Catholic Church and is known as the “God’s Influencer.”



St. Carlo Acutis

400

Who is the patron saint of the College of Commerce and Business Administration?

St. Matthew the Evangelist

400

Government spending that exceeds its revenue is called this.

Budget Deficit

400

Under the Executive Branch, this department works closely with the DOTr on transport and infrastructure projects. This agency leads the construction of flood control projects, such as along the Pasig River.



Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH)

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