LANGUAGE
This language, also known as Filipino, is the national language of the Philippines and is based primarily on Tagalog.
What is Filipino?
The large island on which the capital city Manilla is located.
What is Luzon
A dish for big celebrations which includes roasting an entire pig.
What is lechon?
An area where earthquakes and volcanoes are common because of the movement of the earth's crust.
What is the Pacific Ring of Fire?
What is boxing?
Spoken in the Visayas and parts of Mindanao, this language is the second most widely spoken native tongue in the Philippines.
What is Cebuano?
This region in Northern Luzon is known for its cool climate and strawberry farms.
What is Benguet?
A common dessert enjoyed throughout the country that is a mixture of ice, milk, sugar, coconut, and many kinds of fruits.
What is halo-halo?
Vehicles made from United States Army Jeeps used in WW I.
What are jeepneys?
Who was the number one international bowler
Who is Paeng Nepomuceno
This ancient script, once used to write Tagalog and other Philippine languages, is experiencing a modern revival.
What is Baybayin?
This island province is known for its white sand beaches and is a top tourist destination in Western Visayas.
What is Boracay (Aklan)?
A food that is commonly eaten for breakfast that consists of fried rice with garlic and is often eaten with a fried egg and meat.
What is sinangag?
A sport native to the Philippines where players kick a ball over a net back and forth.
What is sipa?
This sport has brought the Philippines the most Olympic medals, including silver and bronze from athletes like Mansueto “Onyok” Velasco and Nesthy Petecio.
What is boxing?
This language, spoken in the Zamboanga region, is a Spanish-based creole and reflects the Philippines’ colonial past.
What is Chavacano?
The seas surrounding Palawan to the north and the south.
What are the South China Sea and the Sulu Sea?
Filipino spring rolls stuffed with meat and vegetables.
What is lumpia?
The national dance of the Philippines involving two people tapping bamboo poles together and against the ground while dancers jump over the pole.
What is Tinikling?
This Filipina weightlifter made history by winning the Philippines' first Olympic gold medal at the Tokyo 2020 Games.
Who is Hidilyn Diaz?
This language, spoken in the Batanes islands, is known for its gentle tone and reflects the isolated yet resilient culture of its speakers.
What is Ivatan?
The closest neighboring countries to the Philippines.
What are Malaysia, Taiwan, and Indonesia?
A chicken dish considered by many to be the national dish of the Philippines. Most recipes include vinegar, soy sauce and garlic.
What is chicken adobo?
The Philippine unit of money.
What is the Philippine peso/peso?
This organization is responsible for representing the Philippines in the Olympic Games and is separate from the government-run sports commission.
What is the Philippine Olympic Committee?