Traditions
What is the traditional Filipino gesture of respect where you take an elder's hand and touch it to your forehead?
Mano po
What does OPM stand for in Filipino music?
Original Pilipino Music
On what date does the Philippines celebrate Independence Day?
June 12th
What is the capital city of the Philippines?
Manila
What popular Filipino dish is made with meat cooked in vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, and spices?
Adobo
What Filipino rock band is known for songs such as “Ang Huling El Bimbo” and “Ligaya”?
Eraserheads
Who is widely recognised as the national hero of the Philippines and wrote Noli Me Tangere?
José Rizal
What are the three main island groups of the Philippines?
Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao
What Filipino dessert is made with shaved ice, milk, sweet beans, jellies, fruit, and ube ice cream?
Halo-halo
Which country ruled the Philippines for more than 300 years?
Spain
What famous natural landmark consists of hundreds of grass-covered hills that turn brown during the dry season?
BONUS POINT: Where is this landmark located?
Chocolate Hills
BONUS: Batuan, Bohol
What sour Filipino soup is commonly made with tamarind and vegetables, with meat or seafood?
Sinigang
What 1986 peaceful uprising helped end Ferdinand Marcos Sr.'s rule?
The People Power Revolution, also known as the EDSA Revolution
What traditional Filipino dish from Pampanga is made with chopped pork, onions, and seasonings, often served sizzling on a hot plate?
Sisig
Who led the Philippine revolutionary forces and became the first president of the Philippines?
Emilio Aguinaldo