Filipino Food
This dish involves meat, seafood or vegetables marinated in vinegar, soy sauce, garlic and black peppercorns
Adobo
The oldest city in the Philippines
Cebu City
This well-known Filipino tradition refers to the spirit of communal unity, work, and cooperation, often exemplified by neighbors helping to physically move their house.
Bayanihan
Who commanded the first European journey to the Philippines?
Ferdinand Magellan
This ancient writing system, is the pre-colonial script of the Philippines, characterized by its syllabic characters.
Baybayin
This type of food is derived from a Filipino word that literally means “to pick something up”
pulutan
Known as the “Shoe Capital of the Philippines”
Marikina
A Filipino Christmas tradition that reenacts the journey of Mary and Joseph in search of a place to stay before the birth of Jesus?
Panunuluyan
When was the Philippine Declaration of Independence from Spain?
June 12, 1898
This monumental oil-on-canvas painting is arguably the most famous Filipino painting. It won a gold medal at the 1884 Madrid Exposition of Fine Arts and is a powerful depiction of dying gladiators being dragged.
Spoliarium
These are hard-boiled quail eggs dipped in orange-dyed batter then deep-fried
kwek-kwek
This island is also known as “The Rock” or “Island Fortress” and it is strategically located at the mouth of Manila Bay
Corregidor
a Filipino Easter tradition that reenacts the meeting of the risen Jesus Christ and his mother, the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Salubong
The Father of the Philippine Revolution
Andres Bonifacio
This powerful poem, whose title translates to "Love for One's Native Land," was penned by Andres Bonifacio and served as a passionate rallying cry for the Katipuneros during the Philippine Revolution.
Pag-ibig sa Tinubuang Lupa
The first Jollibee outlet was created in this year.
1975
This island is about 315 kilometers south of Manila, and is part of the province of Aklan. A tourist destination of both locals and foreigners.
Boracay
What is the traditional Filipino practice that involves a symbolic candlelit procession and novena prayers over nine consecutive nights leading up to Christmas Day?
Simbang Gabi (or Misa de Gallo)
Year Jose Rizal was executed by the Spanish colonial government
1896
Known as the "Prince of Filipino Poets," this 19th-century master of Tagalog poetry authored the epic awit "Florante at Laura.
Francisco Balagtas
Dish with a rich oxtail and vegetable stew characterized by its thick, savory peanut sauce.
Kare-Kare
The only surviving Spanish colonial city in the Philippines
Vigan City
Celebrated every May, this vibrant festival honors the Blessed Virgin Mary and culminates in a procession featuring young girls and flower offerings.
Flores de Mayo (or Santacruzan)
The historic "Cry of Pugad Lawin" or "Cry of Balintawak," marking the start of the Philippine Revolution, involved the tearing of this document by Katipuneros.
Cedula
This popular corrido, or metrical romance, tells the enchanting tale of three princes on a perilous quest for a magical bird whose song can cure their ailing father.
Ibong Adarna