Philippine Geography
The capital city located on Manila Bay.
What is Manila?
Philippine Independence Day is celebrated on this date.
What is June 12, 1898?
The national language based largely on Tagalog.
What is Filipino?
A January festival in Cebu honoring the Santo Niño with street dancing.
What is Sinulog?
The national bird known for its powerful beak and large size.
What is the Philippine eagle?
This region includes the islands of Cebu, Bohol, and Negros.
What are the Visayas?
He wrote Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo.
Who is José Rizal?
A respectful word used when speaking to elders in Tagalog.
What is po? (Accept opo)
Baguio’s Flower Festival held every February.
What is Panagbenga?
The national flower of the Philippines.
What is sampaguita?
Known for its near‑perfect cone, this volcano is in Albay.
What is Mayon Volcano?
He was the first president of the First Philippine Republic.
Who is Emilio Aguinaldo?
A cheerful greeting meaning “Long live!” or “Welcome!”
What is Mabuhay!?
Bacolod’s colorful mask festival in October.
What is MassKara?
The tamaraw, a small wild buffalo, is found mainly on this island.
What is Mindoro?
Famous for clear waters and the Underground River, this island province is a top tourist spot.
What is Palawan?
This peaceful 1986 movement on EDSA led to the restoration of democracy.
What is the People Power Revolution?
An ancient Philippine script often shown as ᜊᜌ᜔ᜊᜒᜈ᜔.
What is Baybayin?
The Giant Lantern Festival (Ligligan Parul) is held in this Pampanga city.
What is San Fernando (City of San Fernando)?
Locally called butanding, this gentle giant visits Donsol and Oslob.
What is the whale shark?
This is the highest mountain in the Philippines.
What is Mount Apo?
Ratified in 1899, this constitution established the First Philippine Republic.
What is the Malolos Constitution?
Author of the epic poem “Florante at Laura.”
Who is Francisco Balagtas (Francisco Baltazar)?
The respectful gesture of placing an elder’s hand on your forehead.
What is pagmamano (mano)?
This lake was formed after the 1991 eruption of Mount Pinatubo.
What is Lake Pinatubo?