HPM FUN PART

Music

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He is widely recognized as the "King of Philippine Rappers" and revolutionized the OPM scene in the 1990s with hits like Mga Kababayan and Kaleidoscope World.

Francis Magalona (Francis M)

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This legendary OPM band—famous for hits like Oo and Tadhana—originally debuted under the band name "Akarma" before changing it.

Up Dharma Down (UDD)

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This American pop superstar smashed global records with her massive Eras Tour, which became the highest-grossing music tour in history.

Taylor Swift

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This iconic British rock band behind timeless hits like Yellow and The Scientist packed the Philippine Arena for two massive nights during their Music of the Spheres world tour.

Coldplay

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This multi-talented American artist—famous for 24K Magic and Uptown Funk—teamed up with Anderson .Paak to form the smooth, award-winning R&B supergroup Silk Sonic.

Bruno Mars

People

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This brilliant military general founded the Philippines' first military academy in Malolos and established La Independencia, the influential newspaper of the revolution.

Antonio Luna

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He brought the entire nation to tears of pride by winning a historic double gold medal in men's gymnastics at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Carlos Yulo

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This legendary Broadcaster and journalist—famously known as the "Kabayan" of Philippine media—has been a towering presence on radio and television news for decades.

Noli de Castro

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This beloved Filipina actress and philanthropist is widely known as the "Movie Queen" of her generation, celebrated for her roles in The Hows of Us and her extensive real estate investments.

Kathryn Bernardo

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This high-profile corporate icon and billionaire business magnate serves as the Chairman of SMC (San Miguel Corporation), driving major infrastructure projects like the New Manila International Airport.

Ramon Ang

Movies

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This 2000s romantic drama film starring John Lloyd Cruz and Bea Alonzo gave us the most painfully iconic line in Pinoy cinema history: "Bash, hindi mo ba alam yung three month rule?"

One more chance

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This 2023 pink-hued satirical comedy film directed by Greta Gerwig went head-to-head with Oppenheimer at the box office and became the highest-grossing film of the year.

Barbie

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This massive 2024 Marvel cinematic blockbuster brought two iconic mutants together on the big screen for a chaotic, record-breaking multiversal adventure.

Deadpool & Wolverine?

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This historic 2019 Marvel cinematic masterpiece shattered global box office records as the ultimate culmination of 22 films, featuring the iconic line, "I love you 3,000."

Avengers: Endgame

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This massive 2024 animated sequel from Disney brought audiences back to the pride lands of Africa, serving as a prequel exploring the origin story of Simba's fierce father and his rivalry with Scar.

The Lion King

Places

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This world-famous white-sand beach destination is located in Aklan province and is split into "Stations."

Boracay

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This province is home to over 1,200 symmetrical, cone-shaped hills that turn brown during the dry season.

Bohol

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This historic city in Ilocos Sur is famous for its remarkably preserved Spanish colonial architecture and cobblestone streets (Calle Crisologo).

Vigan

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This hidden paradise in Palawan is home to one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature, allowing tourists to boat through a massive limestone cave system.

Puerto Princesa

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this Northern Luzon province has become the ultimate weekend getaway for millennials looking for surfing, beach cafes, and vibrant nightlife.

La Union

Food

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Often called the unofficial national dish of the Philippines, it involves marinating meat (usually chicken or pork) in vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, and bay leaves.

Adobo

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This colorful, sticky layered rice cake is a traditional Christmas favorite, cooked in bamboo tubes over steam and topped with butter and grated coconut.

Puto Bumbong

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This viral pandemic-era food trend involved baking a layer of sushi rice topped with creamy kani, salmon, or kewpie mayo, eaten like a taco using seaweed sheets.

Baked Sushi

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This local street food from Northern Luzon—made of a bright orange rice flour shell stuffed with longganisa, egg, and green papaya—has blown up globally on short-form video platforms.

Ilocos Empanada (Ano Tara?)

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This homegrown third-wave coffee shop based in Makati became an absolute trailblazer for local coffee culture, ranking on the World's 100 Best Coffee Shops list. (iykyk)

Yardstick Coffee