ANG NAKARAAN
Who was the first President of the Philippines?
Emilio Aguinaldo
What Filipino gesture is done to show respect to elders?
Pagmamano
What is the capital city of the Philippines?
Manila
What is the national dish of the Philippines?
Adobo
What Filipino Christmas season begins as early as September?
Ber Months
What date is celebrated as Philippine Independence Day?
June 12, 1898
What do Filipinos traditionally say when passing in front of someone?
“Excuse me” or “Makikiraan po”
How many main island groups does the Philippines have?
Three (Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao)
What sweet dessert is made of shaved ice, milk, and toppings?
Halo-halo
What nightly church service is attended before Christmas Day?
Simbang Gabi
What is the name of the ship Ferdinand Magellan used to reach the Philippines?
Victoria
What Christmas tradition involves children singing house to house?
Caroling
What is the longest river in the Philippines?
Cagayan River
What rice cake is commonly eaten during Christmas and fiestas?
Bibingka
What Filipino Christmas lantern is traditionally star-shaped?
Parol
Who is known as the “Brains of the Katipunan”?
Apolinario Mabini
What Filipino value means helping others without expecting anything in return?
Bayanihan
What volcano is known as the “perfect cone”?
Mayon Volcano
What sour soup dish often made with tamarind is called?
Sinigang
What do children often sing when going house to house during Christmas?
Christmas carols
What was the name of the secret revolutionary society founded by Andres Bonifacio?
Kataas-taasang Kagalang-galangang Katipunan ng mga Anak ng Bayan (Katipunan)
What month-long celebration features daily dawn masses before Christmas?
Simbang Gabi
What Philippine island is famous for the Chocolate Hills?
Bohol
What sweet rice cake is commonly eaten during Christmas and cooked in clay pots?
Bibingka
What Filipino Christmas Eve feast is shared by families at midnight?
Noche Buena