The Trivial Pursuit of Happiness
I have cities, but no houses, forests, but no trees, and water, but no fish. What am I?
Am I a map?
This long-serving senator, known for his eloquent speeches and sharp wit, has been a fixture in Philippine politics for decades, often being involved in high profile investigations.
Who is Juan Ponce Enrile?
This organelle, often called the "powerhouse of the cell," is where cellular respiration occurs, turning sugar into usable energy, and is known for its cristae folds.
What is the mitochondrion?
This practice, unfortunately still prevalent in some areas, involves buying votes with cash or goods during election season, undermining the democratic process.
What is vote buying?
This princess, known for her kindness and iconic footwear, had her life changed by a fairy godmother and a midnight deadline.
Who is Cinderella?
Name of the worlds largest ocean.
What is Pacific Ocean?
This action star turned senator, often lauded for his passionate, albeit grammatically challenged, speeches, once passionately defended his views by saying, "I am not perfect, but I am sincere!”
Who is Robinhood Padilla?
What process do plants use to make their own food, taking in carbon dioxide and releasing oxygen, and often leaving us wondering why we can't do the same with pizza?
What is photosynthesis?
This is the term for a government in which power is held by the people and exercised through elected representatives.
What is Democracy?
This princess, who loves to make gumbo, and kisses a frog, is known for her drive to open her own restaurant.
Who is Tiana?
This is the name given to a group of crows.
Is it a murder?
This senator, known for his tough stance and sometimes perplexing statements, once declared, "Are you a drug lord? Are you involved? Then you are dead!"
Who is Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa?
This type of rock is formed from the cooling of magma or lava and is often used in countertops and road construction.
What is igneous rock?
This figure, holding absolute power in a country, often uses propaganda and suppression to maintain control, and is known for their long speeches and even longer titles.
What is a dictator?
The city of Agrabah, where Jasmine resides, is inspired by this region and culture.
What is the Middle East/Arabian culture?
The chemical symbol for Tungsten.
What is W?
According to Senator Padilla, this hero was the first victim of extrajudicial killings (EJK).
Who is Andres Bonifacio?
This is the outermost layer of the Earth's atmosphere.
What is Exosphere?
This political and economic ideology, advocating for a classless society and common ownership of the means of production, was famously championed by Karl Marx and Vladimir Lenin.
What is Communism?
Give the name of the human prince Ariel falls in love with, and the instrument he plays.
Who is Prince Eric, and he plays the flute?
This iconic work, painted by Edvard Munch, depicts a figure with a tormented expression against a blood-red sky, and is often interpreted as a representation of anxiety.
What is "The Scream"?
This former president, known for his "Philippines 2000" vision, was also famous for his love of golf and his signature "fist bump."
Who is Fidel V. Ramos?
This is called the study of the birds.
What is Ornithology?
This term, locally known as "palakasan," refers to the practice of using connections and influence to gain favors or advantages, often bypassing proper procedures.
What is patronage or cronyism?
This real-life historical figure and event partially inspired the story of Pocahontas.
Who is Matoaka (Pocahontas's real name), and the Jamestown settlement?