Filipino Food
This purple yam is a popular ingredient in Filipino desserts like halaya and ice cream, known for its vibrant color and sweet flavor.
Ube
In 1521, this Portuguese explorer was killed in the Philippines during his attempt to circumnavigate the globe.
Ferdinand Magellan
This physicist developed the theory of relativity, fundamentally changing our understanding of space, time, and gravity.
Albert Einstein
This Italian Renaissance artist painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel and sculpted the statue of David.
Michelangelo
This basketball player, often called “His Airness,” won six NBA championships with the Chicago Bulls in the 1990s.
Michael Jordan
This classic Filipino soup features a sour tamarind-based broth and is commonly made with pork, shrimp, or fish along with vegetables like kangkong and radish.
Sinigang
On June 12, 1898, this revolutionary leader declared Philippine independence from Spanish rule in Kawit, Cavite.
Emilio Aguinaldo
This Filipino nuclear physicist is known as the “Father of Philippine Nuclear Physics” and helped establish the Philippine Atomic Energy Commission
Dr. Gregorio Zara?
He painted the Mona Lisa, one of the most famous paintings in the world.
Leonardo da Vinci
This Filipino boxer, dubbed the “Flash,” held the WBC and WBA super featherweight titles and was known for his lightning-fast hands in the 1980s.
Pancho Villa
This regional delicacy from Pampanga is made from sautéed pig’s lungs and heart, often seasoned with calamansi, chili, and onions, and sometimes served on a sizzling plate.
Sisig
Martial Law was declared in the Philippines on September 21, 1972, by this then-president, citing threats of communist insurgency and civil unrest.
Ferdinand Marcos
This process, carried out by plants, converts sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water into glucose and oxygen.
Photosynthesis?
This Spanish painter is known for co-founding Cubism and creating the iconic work Guernica, a powerful anti-war statement.
Pablo Picasso?
This Filipino volleyball star is known as the “Queen of Spikers” and has represented the Philippines in international competitions.
Alyssa Baldez
A fertilized duck egg with a partially developed embryo, this street food delicacy is often eaten with salt and vinegar and is known for its bold flavor and texture.
Balut
During Martial Law, this government agency was created to control all media outlets, effectively shutting down or taking over radio, TV, and newspapers.
Media Advisory Council
This largest organ in the human body acts as a protective barrier, helps regulate temperature, and enables the sense of touch.
Skin
Known as the “King of Philippine Movies,” this actor starred in classics like Anak Dalita and Maynila sa Kuko ng Liwanag.
Fernando Poe Jr.
This Filipino pool legend, nicknamed “The Magician,” has won multiple world championships and is known for his incredible trick shots.
Efren “Bata” Reyes?
Dating back to pre-colonial times and still enjoyed in the Cordillera region, this dish involves raw or lightly grilled meat cured in vinegar, salt, and spices, without any heat-based cooking.
Kinilaw
Known as the “Mother of Philippine Press Freedom,” she was a prominent journalist and founder of the Philippine Daily Inquirer, speaking out against Martial Law abuses.
Letty Jimenez-Magsanoc?
Known as the “Father of Modern Chemistry,” he wrote The Sceptical Chymist and helped establish the scientific method in chemistry.
Robert Boyle
This groundbreaking Filipino filmmaker is known for directing Himala and Bayan Ko, films that critically explored social issues under Martial Law.
Ishmael Bernal
This Filipino long-distance runner is known for competing in marathons and representing the Philippines in the Olympics during the 1960s.
Mona Sulaiman?