PH History
Under proclamation # 1081, was Martial Law declared on this date
What is September 21, 1972?
According to National Geographic Channel, the fraction/percentage of the islands of the Philippines that are inhabited
What is 1/3
Manny Pacquiao is “pambansang kamao”, the person tagged as “pambansang bae”
Who is Alden Richards
The Filipino version of the sausage
What is Longanisa
We have employees celebrating their birthdays at the same date. They are
Who are Rochelle and Rammy
The Philippines National sport and martial art
What is Arnis?
Although Filipino and English are considered official languages in the Philippines, this is the number of languages that are spoken in the region (estimated).
What is 150
Fill in the blanks:
_________ at __________
Ang dulot sa ‘king damdamin
Di Ko kayang mabuhay sa mundo
Kung mawawala ka sa piling ko
What is Hapdi at Kirot
Di Ko Kayang Tanggapin by April Boy
This is a stew made of oxtail (and sometimes tripe), flavoured and thickened with ground roasted peanuts (or even peanut butter) and toasted ground rice. It also has vegetables, and is served with sauted shrimp paste.
What is Kare-Kare
Number of locations that Western Union in PH has (ao Jun19)
What is 22,314?
The first PH republic was inaugurated in this city/province
What is Malolos Bulacan
Considered as the largest City in the Philippines
What is Davao City?
Hotdogs sang “Bongga ka ‘day”,
And “Pumapatak ang Ulan” by Apo Hiking Society
They sang “Basang Basa sa Ulan”
What is Aegis
This spicy dish that features taro leaves bundled together, filled with shredded taro leaves, bits of meat and or shrimp, onion, ginger, garlic, lots and lots of chilis, all stewed in coconut milk
What is Laing
The longest staying WU employee in PH and the year did s/he join?
Note: this should be start date/year in Taguig office
Who is Rommel - Sept 8, 2011 (10yrs)
The 12th Vice President of the Philippines?
(Note: we have 16 presidents and only 14 vice presidents)
Who is Noli de Castro?
PH is comprised of this number of provinces
What is 81
Shake, Rattle and Roll, a Pinoy horror film trilogy began in 1984 with “Baso, Pridyeder, and Manananggal”. Since then, the number of Shake, Rattle and Roll movies that have been shown
What is 15 (2014 last)
Paksiw is a sour soup flavoured with vinegar and garlic. Another sour soup from the Philippines features stewed fish, meat (pork or beef), or shrimp and one, or two, or more of vegetables like spinach, eggplant, okra. This "soup-that's-also-a-main-dish" is called
What is Sinigang
The Year that WU start offering services in the Philippines
1990
The 7th Philippine President
Clue: His rule was cited as PH Golden Years (1953) although he died in a place crash.
Who is Ramon Magsaysay
In 2018 Numbeo's survey of the safest cities to line in Asia, Singapore ranked first. This PH city ranked second
Clue: City is situated between NCR and Bulacan
What is Valenzuela
Famous actress played Cora dela Cruz in this movie and said this iconic line:
“My brother is not a pig! My brother is not a pig! Ang kapatid ko ay tao, hindi baboy damo!”
What is Minsa’y Isang Gamu Gamu of 1976
The part of the pig in sisig is
What is head
Per BSP, industry grew 12.7% as of April MTD for inbound PH, WU performed this principal growth vs LY
What is 62.3%