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What is the only country where you will find a Jeepney?
Philippines
What are the two official languages in the Philippines?
Filipino (Tagalog) and English
How long was the Philippines under Spanish rule?
over 300 years
True or False: The Philippines is known for having the longest celebration of Christmas in the world.
True
What is the most popular sport in the Philippines?
Basketball
True or False: Karaoke is not popular in the Philippines
False
How many languages does the Philippines have?
Approximately 180 languages
What does the position of the Philippine Flag convey?
Peace OR War
What percentage of Filipinos are Christian?
90%
What is the Christmas feast in the Philippines called?
"Noche Buena"
True or False: Filipinos organize tournaments that put neighborhood teams against each other in basketball.
True
How many MAJOR dialects are in the Philippines?
What does it mean if the red stripe of the Philippine flag is on top? (Horizontal)
The country is in war.
When is the Passion Play (reenactment of Jesus' crucifixion) held?
During Holy Week
Which stripe color is on top of the Philippine flag when the country is at peace (Horizontal)
Blue
What is the oldest university in Asia called?
University of Santo Tomas (UST), located in Manila, Philippines.
Call centers have flourished in the Philippines due to Filipinos' strong English skills. What is the estimated profit in call centers?
$25 Billion Dollars
What is ONE system that makes the Philippines prone to natural disasters?
Ring of Fire OR Typhoon Belt
When does Christmas season start and end in the Philippines?
September until January
When was the University of Santo Tomas (UST) founded?
1611
Who was granted a patent for the Karaoke Sing-Along machine?
Roberto Del Rosario
Name 3 major dialects in the Philippines
Bikol, Cebuano, Hiligaynon, Illocano, Kapampangan, Pangasinense, Tagalog, or Waray
A Filipino doctor discovered "erythromycin," who was he?
Abelardo Aguilar
What is "Simbang Gabi" (Night Mass)
It is when Filipinos attend midnight mass for 9 days straight leading to Christmas Eve
What traits or qualities are symbolized by the SUN in the Philippine flag?
Unity, Freedom, People's Democracy, and Sovereignty