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This is the capital city of the Philippines.
What is Manila?
This boxing champion from the Philippines is also known by the nickname “PacMan.”
Who is Manny Pacquiao?
This dessert mixes shaved ice, milk, beans, jellies, fruits, and ice cream.
What is halo-halo?
This person arrived in 1521 claiming the islands of the Philippines for Spain.
Who is Ferdinand Magellan?
This respectful Filipino tradition involves taking an elder’s hand and touching it to one’s forehead.
What is mano or pagmamano?
Luzon, Mindanao, and Visayas.
What are the 3 regions of the Philippines?
This Filipino hero is remembered for defeating Ferdinand Magellan at the Battle of Mactan in 1521.
Who is Lapulapu?
This crispy roasted pork dish is often served at big celebrations and fiestas.
What is lechon?
The Philippines celebrates its Independence Day on this date.
What is June 12?
This Christmas decoration, often shaped like a star, is commonly displayed in Filipino homes.
What is a parol?
Home to white-sand beaches, Chocolate Hills, and the Sinulog spirit, this island group sits in the middle of the Philippines.
What is Visayas?
This Filipina singer and Broadway performer voiced two Disney princesses in concert performances and won a Tony Award.
Who is Lea Salonga?
This purple yam is a popular Filipino flavor in desserts.
What is ube?
This revolutionary leader is known as the “Father of the Philippine Revolution.” (Hint: BGC in Manilla is named after this person)
Who is Andres Bonifacio?
A traditional Filipino courtship custom where a man serenades a woman outside her home at night, typically accompanied by friends and guitar music.
What is a harana? And when is it my turn?
This is the largest island in the Philippines by area.
What is Luzon?
He is known as the “King of Philippine Movies.”
Who is Fernando Poe Jr.?
This popular Filipino street food is a fertilized duck egg often eaten warm with a little salt or vinegar.
What is balut?
This is the national animal of the Philippines officially recognized as a national symbol, it represents the diligence, resilience, and strength of the Filipino people, particularly farmers.
What is a carabao or water buffalo?
A traditional Filipino communal feast where various dishes are spread directly over banana leaves on a long table, and participants eat together using their bare hands (kamayan)
What is a boodle fight?
Known for Davao, Mount Apo, and some of the country’s best surfing spots, this is the southern island group of the Philippines
What is Mindanao?
The inventor of the Yo-yo and introduced it to the US market in the late 1920s.
Who is Pedro Flores?
This Filipino dish, often served at birthdays it is meant to wish the person a long and prosperous life (based on Chinese beliefs).
What is pancit?
The United States recognized Philippine sovereignty, ending American colonial rule.
What happened on July 4th, 1946?
This tradition symbolizes community unity and helping one another, often shown by neighbors carrying a house together.
What is bayanihan?