Pinoy Folklore
Derived from a tagalog word which means "to remove" or "to separate", which literally translates as "remover" or "separator". In this case, "one who separates itself". The name also originates from an expression used for a severed torso.
What is a manananggal?
Filipino politician born March 28, 1945 is the 16th President of the Philippines and the first from Mindanao to hold the office.
Who is Rodrigo Duterte?
The Philippines' most famous athlete and the only eight-division world champion in boxing.
Who is Manny Pacquiao?
Its name literally translates to "ancestor on the ant mound. According to Filipino folklore, he is a tiny old man who sits on top of a termite mound. Anyone who tramples the mound will suffer incredible illness
What is Nuno sa Punso?
The Philippines is considered as this, which translates to “chains of islands”.
What is archipelago?
An umbrella term for various shape-shifting evil spirits in Filipino folklore, such as vampires, ghouls, witches, viscera suckers, and werebeasts (usually dogs, cats, pigs).
What is an Aswang?
The traditional Filipino hygiene tool primarily for cleansing, bathing, and cleaning the floor of the bathroom most commonly be found in the provinces though it is also widely used in the cities.
What is a tabo?
Authored by Pedro Bukaneg, it is notable for being the first Philippine folk epic to be recorded in written form, and was one of only two folk epics documented during the Philippines' Spanish Colonial period.
What is Biag ni Lam-ang (English: "The Life of Lam-ang")?
ABOGONIA RIZALIE, DRAGO RIZALIE, and RACOFORUS RIZALIE, are 3 SPECIES named after him
Who is Jose Rizal?
Erupted in June 15, 1991 and considered the 2nd largest volcanic eruption of the 20th century.
What is Mt. Pinatubo?
As a Filipino child, you were probably hit by this by your parents.
What is a tsinelas?
Typically considered as a type of powerful fairy among the Tagalogs and a type of ancestral spirit among the Visayans. She is neutral or benevolent toward humans, whom she sometimes gifts with favors or protection.
What is a Diwata?
Independence Day or in Filipino: Araw ng Kasarinlán; is an annual national holiday in the Philippines
What is June 12, 1898?
This capital is highly urbanized and densely populated bayside city on the island of Luzon, which mixes Spanish colonial architecture with modern skyscrapers.
What is Manila?
A picture or a painting commonly displayed in the dining room wall of a Filipino household
What is the Last Supper?