Household Staples and Culture
One of the most popular machines used in a typical Filipino house party.
What is a Karaoke Machine?
"It's a beautiful night, we're looking for something dumb to do..."
(Bruno Mars - "Marry You")
The number of stars surround the sun in the Philippines flag.
What is 3?
UA FASA's main chant
What is "Aww yeah? FASA yeah!"
“How did you know I was Filipino?” you ask as you eat a crinkle cookie flavored after this sweet purple yam.
What is Ube?
An iconic canned meat that is used in an infamous Hawaiian snack.
What is SPAM?
"You're looking like an angel on the walls of Versailles, the most alive I've ever been..."
What is "But kiss me and I might drop dead"?
(Olivia Rodrigo - "Drop Dead")
The eight rays surrounding the sun on the national flag represent the original provinces that revolted against this colonial power.
Most watched Sport in the Philippines.
What is Basketball?
“What did you call me?” “No! It’s a small steamed rice cake!”
What is Puto?
Found in almost every Asian household.
What is a rice cooker?
"Somehow, I cannot hide who I am, though I've tried..."
What is "When will my reflection show who I am inside?"
(Lea Salonga - "Reflection")
This popular tropical leaf—often used as a plate for serving food or for wrapping traditional rice cakes—is a universal symbol of traditional feasts.
What is banana leaf?
This 8-division world champion boxer—widely considered one of the greatest fighters of all time—is famous for his legendary ring walkouts and signature left hook.
What is Manny Pacquiao?
POV: You get home to your mom cooking and smell this pungent salty fermented liquid used in marinades and soups.
What is Fish Sauce / Patis?
What is taking your shoes off?
"People say I'm quiet most of the time. If only you knew..."
(Lyn Lapid - "In My Mind")
Unique among world flags, the national flag is flown with the red stripe on top instead of the blue stripe to signal this national state.
What is State of War?
Thanks to the sport's massive national popularity, nearly every neighborhood sports a local establishment dedicated to this tabletop game.
What is Pool / Billiard?
A fertilized duck egg with the embryo.
What is Balut?
The body part used to measure how much water goes into a rice cooker, instead of measuring cups.
What is Index Finger/ Knuckle?
"If you hold me, I won't let go. I'm not sure I've said so..."
(Rocco - "Hold me, never let me go")
Featured on banknotes and coins, this small mammal with huge round eyes is native to the southern islands and is famous for being one of the world's smallest primates.
What is Tarsier?
In this classic neighborhood game named Tumbang Preso, kids try to knock over an empty tin can using this everyday item thrown from behind a line.
What is a slipper?
This icy dessert’s name translates to “mix mix”.
What is Halo-Halo?