Geography
Food
Plants & Animals
General
Sport
100
Is Luzon the LARGEST or the SMALLEST island of the Philippines?
Largest.
100
What dish is often considered the unofficial national dish of the Philippines? It features marianated meat simmered in a mixture of vinegar, soy sauce, garlic and black peppercorns.
Adobo
100
What bird is the national bird of the Philippines?
It is one of the largest in the world, it eats monkeys and is critically endangered species.
The Great Philippine Eagle
100
Boasting the world's longest Christmas season, what month do decorations and carols begin?
September
100
While traditional sports like basketball are huge in the Philippines, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang is currently the country's most popular pastime. What specific type of game is it?
Video Game or Mobile Game
200
What four colours make up the Philippines flag?
Red, Blue, White & Golden-yellow
200
Bibingka is traditionally enjoyed during the Christmas season. It is a baked cake often topped with slices of salted duck egg and cheese. What is the cake made from?
A. Corn
B. Banana
C. Rice
Rice
200
The Luzon Bleeding-heart pigeon is threatened by habitat loss and hunting for the pet trade and for meat. How many eggs do they usually lay in each clutch?
1, 2 or 3
2
200
The Philippines is the world's top exporter of what specific type of healthcare professional?
Nurses
200
What is the national sport of the Philippines?
A. Martial Arts
B. Soccer
C. Swimming
Official National Sport: Arnis (a traditional stick-fighting martial art) is the official national sport and martial art of the Philippines, enacted into law under Republic Act No. 9850 on December 11, 2009
300
What is the capital of the Philippines?
Manila
300
WHat vibrant purple yam is an indispensable ingredient in Filipino confectionery, ice cream, pastries and jams?
A. Ube
B. Gabi
C. Cassava
Ube
300
Which unique physical characteristic of the Philippine Tarsier is notably oversized relative to its body size?
A exceptionally long tail
B enormous eyes
c. broad fan-like ears
Enormous immobile eyes.
Each eyeball is as large as its entire brain and because they cannot move in their sockets the tarsier must swivel its head 180 degrees to look around.
300
On June 12, 1898, what memorable event took place at the balcony of Emilio Aguinaldo's house?
The declaration of Philippine independence after the fall of the Spanish regime.
300
What do Filipino children traditionally do during the New Year's Eve to get taller?
A. Stretch
B. Sleep Early
C. Jump
Jump
400
The island province of Bohol is home to the famous Hills of what name?
A. White Hills
B. Chocolate Hills
C. Strawberry Hills
Chocolate Hills
400
Kare-kare is an ox-tail stew. What is the stew flavoured and thickened with?
Ground roasted peanuts / Peanut butter
400
What type of flower is this?
Queen of the Philippine Orchids or Waling-Waling.
400
Religion plays a central role in shaping Filipino culture and society. The Philippines is the only Christian country in Asia, with approximately 85% of the population practicing what Christian religion?
Catholicism
400
Filipino legend Felicisimo Ampon stood at just 4 feet 11 inches tall, making him the shortest male competitor in the history of which Sport?
A Tennis
B Basketball
C Volleyball
Tennis
.
500
Which ruler (and from where) was the Philippines named after?
King Philip the Second of Spain
500
What is the hard-boiled or steamed street food delicacy that is a fertilized duck egg with a nearly -developed embryo called?
Balut
500
A plant named after Sir David Attenborough, this plant has a large and distinctive bell-shaped lower and upper pitchers and narrow upright lid. What other unique attribute is it known for?
Carnivorous
500
The Puerto Princesa Subterranean River on the island of Palawan stretches HOW MANY kilometres through a limestone cave system beneath a mountain, making it the world’s longest navigable underground river.
The answer is less than 10km
8.2km
500
First Filipino Olympic Medallist: Teófilo Yldefonso won a medal in the 200-meter breaststroke at the 1928 Amsterdam Olympics, becoming the first Filipino and Southeast Asian to win an Olympic medal. Which medal did he win?
BRONZE