Around the World
While many of its Asian neighbors practice Buddhism, 86 % of the Filipino population is this religion.
What is Roman Catholic?
Best known for her roles in Miss Saigon and Les Miserables, this filipina wowed her audiences with her singing prowess.
Who is Lea Salonga, who also voiced two Disney Princesses and became a judge for The Voice Philippines.
Probably the most famous Filipino in the world, this Senator was named "Fighter of the Decade"
Who is Manny Pacquiao?
This filipino version of bacon is pork belly cured in sugar, salt and spices. It is served as part of a common Filipino breakfast called tosilog.
Tocino
This month is the designated as the Filipino American History month.
What is October?
Due to a large volume of texts sent throughout the country, the Philippines has earned this nickname.
What is the "Text Capital of the World"?
Which famous Versace "assassin" who also played Blaine in a musical series called "Glee" has a mother from Cebu?
Who is Darren Criss.
Best known for the Battle of Mactan on the dawn of April 27, 1521, he defeated explorer Ferdinad Magellan.
Who is Lapulapu or Cilapulapu?
This delicious seafood dish which literally means "eaten raw" consists of slices of raw fish marinated in vinegar along with ingredients like calamansi juice, salt, pepper and chili peppers.
Kinilaw
When your filipino parent has received your report card in the mail, they exclaim this abrupt reactionary word.
Susmariosep
"a combination of the shortened names of the Holy Trinity – Jesus, Mary, and Joseph"
Although Miss Philippines won its 1st and last Miss World title in 2013, this was the number of times that Miss Philippines won the Miss Universe title.
What is 4 times?
Winner Catriona Gray, 2018
Winner Pia Wurtzbach, 2015
Margarita Moran, 1973
Gloria Diaz, 1969
Which famous filipina actress played Gabriella in "High School Musical" and a princess in "Princess Switch"?
Who is Vanessa Hudgens whose mother is a native of Manila.
This award is the highest military decoration presented by the US to a member of armed forces and was given the Jose Nisperos in 2009, the 1st asian American to receive one.
What is the Medal of Honor?
Born Joseph Glenn Herbert and famous filipino comedian, Jo Koy, famously traded his lunch in this dessert topping container.
Cool Whip
The filipino word for something that your filipino parent has momentarily forgotten but wants you to get it immediately. Failure to read their mind, and retrieve it will result in a kusit.
Kwan.
As in “give me the kwan which is next to the kwan”.
This Castillian explorer completed the first circumnavigation of the Earth after Magellan's death in the PI.
Juan Sebastián Elcano
Which singer from Pitch Perfect 2 told the press that her grandfather is half-Filipino, hailing from Bohol.
Who is Hailee Steinfield.
This national martial arts of the Philippines dates back to the 1500s during the colonization by the Spanish and includes the use of a Rattan stick.
Eskrima
This is a broad term that refers to a suckling pig that has been seasoned, skewered on a bamboo pole and roasted whole over charcoal.
Lechon
In 1587, the first filipinos landed at what bay in California, where crew members of the Manila Galleon met Chumash Native Americans and were killed.
What is Morro Bay?
What country after the Philippines and the US, has the highest concentration of filipinos?
US at 4 M
Saudi Arabia at 900K
This famous filipina, born Nicole Prescovia Elikolani Valiente was cast as the lead singer of the best-selling girl group named the Pussycat Dolls.
Who is Nicole Scherzinger.
This half filipino "Guardian of the Galaxy" cast member began his wresting career in 1999 and became a-six time world champion.
Who is Dave Bautista?
This infamous street food is most likely part of a drunken dare involving tourists.
Balut
In 1763, St. Malo, a small fishing village in the south, was the 1st filipino settlement in what is now known as this state in the US.
Lousiana.
Manilamen as they were called – lived in stilted houses made from wood and palmetto fronds which resembled the iconic Bahay kubo structures of the Philippines.