Festivals
Dubbed as the "Mother of All Philippine Festivals", it features a series of merry-making activities. It is known for its colorful street dancing as participants painted with black body paint and adorned with tribal costumes cheer ‘Hala Bira!’ to lively drumbeats.
Ati-atihan Festival - Kalibo, Aklan
What is the 9th biggest island in the Philippines?
Cebu
La Trinidad is the capital of which province
Benguet
A Filipino soft bun with yema (custard) filling originating from the province of Camiguin.
Pastel
Known in history as the “Walled City” because of its most famous feature: a nearly three-mile-long circuit of massive stone walls and fortifications that almost completely surrounds the entire district. It is the oldest district and historic core of Manila where old Spanish era influences are still plentiful. Photography and history lovers will find this an interesting destination. If you visit the place, you can still feel the Spanish ambiance and appreciate the historical landmarks and churches in the area.
Intramuros
The festival is a celebration of life, a thanksgiving for the gifts of nature, the wealth of culture, the bounties of harvest and serenity of living. It is held every third week of August. Its name is derived from a friendly greeting.
Kadayawan sa Dabaw Festival, Davao City
What is the smallest province in the Philippines in terms of both land area and population?
Batanes
Lingayen is the capital of which province
Pangasinan
A Filipino sweet steamed delicacy made from mashed giant taro corms, condensed milk, sugar, coconut milk, and egg yolks. It is distinctively placed in half of a coconut shell and then wrapped in banana leaves and twine.
Region : Eastern Visayas
Binagol
Made approximately 2000 years ago, carved into the mountains by the indigenous people using only their hands and some crude equipment. It is said that if the steps were put end to end, it would encircle half the globe. It is considered as one of mankind's greatest engineering accomplishments.
Banaue Rice Terraces
A prominent feature of this festival is the gigantic paper machés of human figures paraded in the town of Angono.
The Higantes Festival - Angono, Rizal
Created through Republic Act 10360 enacted on July 23, 2013, what is the 81st province of the Philippines ?
Davao Occidental
Jordan is the capital of which province
Guimaras
a Filipino dish consisting of pork belly (liempo) boiled and deep fried until it is crispy. It is seasoned with garlic, black peppercorns, bay leaves, and salt. The meat is first boiled and then allowed to thoroughly dry overnight before frying to achieve its characteristic chicharon-like texture.
Region: Ilocos
Bagnet
Famous for its array of old stone houses built centuries ago and the cobblestone streets where numerous calesas stride across the street, visiting this old town will bring you back to the Filipino-Spanish colonial era. This historical street is where you’ll find abundant ancestral homes of Ilocano descendants still standing strong up to this date.
Calle Crisologo
An annual festivity held in commemoration of the first international treaty of friendship between Filipinos and Spaniards, led by Rajah Sikatuna and Spanish conquistador Miguel Lopez de Legazpi through a blood compact.
The Sandugo Festival - Tagbilaran City , Bohol
Last April 2019, President Rodrigo Duterte has signed the law dividing which province into 3 provinces
Palawan
Cabarroguis is the capital of which province
Quirino
A blend of taro leaves, chili, meat and coconut milk wrapped in gabi leaves and tied securely with coconut leaf.
Region : Bicol
Pinangat
Known to be the “the Rock”, this Island is known for its important historical attractions. When the Japanese invaded the Philippines, it became the headquarters of the Allied Forces and also the seat of Philippine Commonwealth government. The huge firearms which are used in support for Filipino and American defenders of Bataan are now silent but the damage seen on buildings, structures, and tunnels in the island continues on telling a very moving story of a war that has claimed so many lives.
Corregidor Island
The highlight is a procession on main streets where all houses along the way are decorated with harvested agricultural produce such as fruits, vegetables, rice grain heads and stalks, beautiful flowers and ferns together with the a special decor called kiping, a wafer of rice with various colours
The Pahiyas Festival - Quezon Province
Which Philippine province can you find Mount Arayat ?
Pampanga
Bayombong is the capital of which province
Nueva Vizcaya
A Filipino frozen cookie consisting of a layer of buttercream sandwiched between two cashew-meringue wafers coated with cookie crumbs.
Popular in Negros Oriental
Silvanas/sylvanas/sylvannas
A citadel built by Spanish navigator and governor Miguel López de Legazpi for the established city of Manila in the Philippines. The defense fortress is part of the structures of Intramuros.
Fort Santiago, (Spanish: Fuerte de Santiago; Filipino: Moóg ng Santiago)