PHILIPPINE TRAGEDIES
This not so powerful storm in terms of winds flooded most of Metro Manila and its nearby provinces in 2009.
What is "Ondoy"?
He was born in this town in Laguna in 1861.
What is Calamba?
He is the god of seasons and husband of Ikapati of whom they had a daughter.
Who is Mapulon?
In 1924, the Philippines first joined the Olympics held in this European city.
What is Paris?
Harana, revived by Parokya ni Edgar.
Who is Tony Lambino?
In 1990, a powerful earthquake hit Luzon and toppled Hyatt Hotel in this famous city.
What is Baguio?
According to legends, Teodora Alonzo walked up the staircase of this building, on her knees to beg for her son's life.
What is Malacanang?
Based on legends, she lied on the side of the coastline with her back to the ocean to save the island from Bugsong Hangin.
Who is Sierra Madre?
Teófilo Yldefonso won the first Olympic medal (Bronze) for the Philippines in this sport.
What is Swimming?
Basang-basa sa Ulan, revived by Aegis.
Who is Nonoy Zuniga?
DAILY DOUBLE: MV Princess of the Stars capsized in 2008 near this province in South Luzon.
What is Romblon?
Leonor Rivera was immortalized by Jose Rizal as this character in his Noli Me tangere.
Who is Maria Clara?
He is the supreme god and creator deity.
Who is Bathala?
Mansueto Velasco, later on becoming a comedian, won a Silver Medal in boxing in the Olympics held in this city in 1996.
What is Atlanta?
Tuwing Umuulan at Kapiling Ka, revived by Regine Velasquez and Eraserheads.
Who is Basil Valdez?
A devastating landslide that killed more than 1,000 people hit this town in Southern Leyte in 2006.
What is Saint Bernard?
It was said that Jose Rizal and this patriot almost fought to a duel because of a woman named Nelly Boustead.
Who is Antonio Luna?
This is the Philippine version of the witch.
What is mangkukulam?
She became the first Olympic Gold medalist in 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
Who is Hidilyn Diaz?
Ikaw Ang Aking Mahal, revived by Brownman Revival
Who is VST and Company?
In 1996, this famous establishment caught fire leaving 162 persons dead.
What is Ozone Disco?
Before his execution in Manila, he wrote a letter to this person, his closest friend.
Who is Ferdinand Blumentritt?
The strong, agile guardian of mountains and the son of Idiyanale and Dimangan.
Who is Dimakulem?
He has the record for the most Olympic appearances by a Philippine athlete at five.
Who is Martin Gison?
Wag Ka Nang Umiyak, revived by Gary Valenciano.
What is Sugarfree?