FilAm Pop Culture
Singer of “vampire” and “SOUR” and “Guts” album, who is this half-filipina artist that rose to fame as a Disney Star
Olivia Rodrigo
This Broadway actress became the first Filipina and Asian woman to win a Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical for her performance as Kim in Miss Saigon.
What month is Filipino American History Month
October
The Spanish ruled the Philippines for this many years.
333 Years
What was the name of the uprising against the Marcos dictatorship that was caused by the assassination of Ninoy Aquino?
People Power Revolution
Described as crispylicious and juicylicious, this is the brand name of Jollibee’s signature fried chicken.
ChickenJoy
Also known as “Seven Fingers,” this union organizer is most known as one of the leaders of the Delano grape strike.
Larry Itliong
The first Filipinos (and Asians) in America landed here
Morro Bay
Who killed Ferdinand Magellan
Lapu Lapu
Recently, this type of natural disaster has brought to light the rampant corruption and misappropriation of government funds, sparking outrage and protests
Flood Control
Fill in the blank: “Hindi ikaw si ____, and you will never be ____!”
Celine
Founder of Philippine American Collegiate Endeavor (now known as Pilipino American Collegiate Endeavor) (PACE), a student organization that fights to improve the lives of SF State Students
Pat Salaver
This is the year that the US Congress passed the resolution to recognize PAHM.
2009
Most well-known of the Philippines’ national heroes, he is the author of the novels Noli Mi Tangere and El Filibusterismo.
Jose Rizal
In 2022, this current president of the Philippines was elected (full name or nickname)
Ferdinand Marcos Jr. / Bongbong Marcos
This Filipino-American singer-songwriter is best known for the hit song Lemonade.
Jeremy Passion
Author of “America Is in the Heart”, this Fil-Am writer/poet is known for shedding light on Filipino immigrant struggles, both in the living and work space.
Carlos Bulosan
Immigration Act that in 1935 passed by the US that offered Fil-ams a 1 way ticket back to the philippines as long as they never come back
Repatriation Act of 1935
The Philippines, together with several other islands and territories in the Pacific, were known by this name under Spanish rule.
Spanish East Indies
Name of past Philippine president that was recently charged for crimes against humanity by the International Criminal Court (ICC)
Rodrigo Duterte
Finish this phrase: “Born Filipino, raised _______.”
Swagapino
Illocano immigrant who challenged California’s marriage laws that forbid interracial marriage
Salvador Roldan
Year the US grants independence to the Philippines
1946
What is the combined name of 3 men who were unfairly executed by Spanish authorities that inspired Jose Rizal?
Gomburza
In this year, Pres. Ferdinand Marcos Sr. declared martial law in the Philippines.
1972