Philippine Trivia

Filipino Food

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This dish involves meat, seafood or vegetables marinated in vinegar, soy sauce, garlic and black peppercorns

What is adobo?

10

This type of food is derived from a Filipino word that literally means “to pick something up”

What is pulutan?

15

These are hard-boiled quail eggs dipped in orange-dyed batter then deep-fried

What is kwek-kwek?

20

The first Jollibee outlet was created in this year.

What is 1975?

25

Known as the Sisig Queen for reinventing sisig by using a sizzling plate

Who is Lucia Cunanan/Aling Lucing?

Geography

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The oldest city in the Philippines

What is Cebu City?

10

Known as the “Shoe Capital of the Philippines”

What is Marikina?

15

This island is also known as “The Rock” or “Island Fortress” and it is strategically located at the mouth of Manila Bay

What is Corregidor?

20

This island is about 315 kilometers south of Manila, and is part of the province of Aklan. It is a favourite tourist destination of both locals and foreigners.

What is Boracay?

25

The only surviving Spanish colonial city in the Philippines

What is Vigan City?

Actors/Actresses

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Actor who played the lead in John and Marsha

Who is Dolphy?

10

This actress first became popular with the song “Mr. DJ” and was previously married to Gabby Concepcion

Who is Sharon Cuneta?

15

This actor played Tony Falcon/Agent X-44 in 1960's spy films

Who is Tony Ferrer?

20

This actor played Sid Lucero in the movie Batch '81

Who is Mark Gil?

25

Won the 1954 FAMAS Best Actress award for Dalagang Ilocana

Who is Gloria Romero?

History

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Earliest European expedition to the Philippines was led by this man

Who is Ferdinand Magellan?

10

The Philippine Declaration of Independence from Spain

What is June 12, 1898?

15

Called “The Father of the Philippine Revolution” and was one of the founders of Katipunan

Who is Andres Bonifacio?

20

Year Jose Rizal was executed by the Spanish colonial government

What is 1896?

25

This battle is sometimes referred to as the Philippine Thermopylae where a 60-man Filipino rear guard succumbed to a force of 500 American soldiers

What is the Battle of Tirad Pass?

Famous Filipinos

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Won a Tony Award for Miss Saigon

Who is Lea Salonga?

10

World-famous professional boxer and politician

Who is Manny Pacquiao?

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The National hero, writer and opthalmologist.

Who is Jose Rizal?

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The first female President of the Philippines.

Who is Corazon C. Aquino?

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The first Filipino Olympic gold medalist in weightlifting

Who is Hidilyn Diaz?