Philippine Herstory
There have only been 2 female Vice Presidents of the Philippines. One is our current VP Leonora Robredo. This other one was the 10th VP of the Republic.
Maria Gloria Macaraeg Macapagal Arroyo
U R YY 4 me
You are too wise for me.
This American dessert, while not an especially fancy are undeniably scrumptious and very popular. Made of a butter and sugar dough with delicious chunks of cocoa based goodness, they are enjoyed by many people all over the world.
Chocolate Chip Cookie
Casual, comfortable clothing or footwear designed to be suitable for both exercise and everyday wear.
Athleisure
This winter olympic sport originated in Canada in the early 19th century, based on several similar sports played in Europe. It’s name comes from an old French word “stick”. Around 1860, a puck was substituted for a ball, and in 1879, two McGill University students, Robertson and Smith, devised the first rules.
Hockey/Ice Hockey
There have been 23 Senators since the establishment of the Philippine Republic and only 6 of them are currently alive. 7 if you count this senator who was the most recent to die at 75 years old. She passed away last May 2020.
Sen. Maria Teresa Aquino-Oreta
A4ID
Foreign Aid
This biscuit originated in the Italian city of Prato. It is twice baked and often has almonds added to it, and after the first baking is cut into oblong slices. Then it is baked again. The extent to which it is baked the second time determines how dry and crispy it is.
Biscotti
An image or recording that has been convincingly altered to misrepresent someone as doing or saying something that was not actually done or said
Deepfake
A team sport played by two teams of four players on a rectangular sheet of ice. Its nickname, "the roaring game", originates from the rumbling sound the 44-pound (19.96kg) granite stones make when they travel across the ice.
Curling
Dr. Jose Rizal had 9 sisters. One of these women is not one of them: Saturnina, Teodora, Narcisa, Olympia, Lucia, Maria, Concepcion, Josefa, Trinidad, Soledad
Teodora Alonso is Jose’s mother.
SPIBRED
Be inspired.
Probably brought to the Philippines by missionaries, this famous Baguio pasalubong dessert is a delicious variation on the popular sandwich cookie: two cookie rounds joined with a layer of "dulce de leche" (a confection made by heating sweetened condensed milk until it becomes brown), and dusted with abundant powdered sugar.
Alfajor or Alfajores
A Danish word for a quality of cosiness that comes from doing simple things such as lighting candles, baking, or spending time at home with your family.
Hygge
Athletes hurtle down a slippery ice track at great speed, relying on reflexes for steering. Unlike bobsleigh, however, they have no protection should they make an error.
Luge
Little is known about her but as Lapu-Lapu’s wife, she played a bigger role than just a wallflower during the Battle of Mactan.
Reyna Bulakna
R+R NaCl
Somersault
This decadent Italian dessert consists of ladyfingers that have been dipped in coffee. They are layered with a mixture of whipped egg yolks and mascarpone (a rich cream), cocoa, and various liqueurs. Often cinnamon is sprinkled on top. This dessert has many variations, and is wonderful with a cup of Italian espresso.
Tiramisu
Used as a gender-neutral possessive adjective. In later use often corresponding to the subjective pronoun ze (he/she/ze wears a watch).
Hir
This sport combines the power and aggression of cross-country skiing with the precision and calm of marksmanship. It’s the joining of two sports: Skiing and Shooting.
Biathlon
Known as first Filipina Spy, this World War 2 Veteran refused to surrender after the Fall of Bataan. While in prison, she taught herself Niponggo, and upon her release was hired to be a special agent by the United States, able to penetrate Japanese0held territory due to her Niponggo speaking-skills.
Magdalena Leones
H HIJKLMNO
Sea Water
This all-time best-selling candy bar in the USA was introduced in 1930 by the M&Ms Mars company. This nutty, chocolatey, and caramelly confection’s name comes from the Mars company's favorite horse. In the UK and Ireland, it was sold under the name "Marathon" until 1990.
Snickers
Colloquial the practice adopted by some people, especially on social media, of exaggerating claims about their emotional problems to generate sympathy.
This racing event involves plummeting head-first down a steep and treacherous ice track on a tiny sled. It is considered the world's first sliding sport.
Skeleton