History and Heroes
₱100: He is the national hero of the Philippines, executed in 1896 at Bagumbayan.
Who is José Rizal?
This is the capital city of the Philippines.
What is Manila?
This traditional Filipino dance involves hopping in and out of bamboo poles.
What is Tinikling?
This sour soup made with tamarind is a Filipino favorite.
What is Sinigang?
Known as the “Pambansang Kamao,” he is the Philippines’ boxing icon.
Who is Manny Pacquiao?
This first Philippine president led the country during the Malolos Republic.
Who is Emilio Aguinaldo?
This is the highest mountain in the Philippines.
What is Mount Apo?
This January festival in Cebu honors the Santo Niño.
What is Sinulog?
A lechon is traditionally cooked this way.
What is roasted over an open fire?
This Miss Universe titleholder from 2015 gave the iconic “confidently beautiful with a heart” answer.
Who is Pia Wurtzbach?
This woman, known as the “Mother of the Philippine Revolution,” supported Katipuneros with food and shelter.
Who is Melchora Aquino (Tandang Sora)?
Known as the “Chocolate Hills,” this unique land formation is found in this province.
What is Bohol?
The Philippine national costume for men.
What is Barong Tagalog?
This purple yam dessert is often served with halo-halo.
What is Ube?
This traditional Filipino martial art focuses on stick fighting.
What is Arnis (Eskrima/Kali)?
This law, enacted in 1935, gave women the right to vote.
What is the Women’s Suffrage Act?
The Puerto Princesa Underground River is located in this island province.
What is Palawan?
This indigenous script was used before Spanish colonization.
What is Baybayin?
Balut is a fertilized egg of this bird.
What is a duck?
This Filipino artist is known as the “King of Comedy.”
Who is Dolphy?
This blood compact between Miguel López de Legazpi and Datu Sikatuna is a symbol of friendship.
What is the Sandugo?
This sea separates the Philippines from mainland Asia.
What is the South China Sea?
This Christmas tradition involves waking up early to attend dawn masses.
What is Simbang Gabi?
This dish is considered the unofficial national food of the Philippines.
What is Adobo?
This multi-awarded director created the internationally acclaimed film Himala.
Who is Ishmael Bernal?