Food
The national dish of the Philippines, any protein cooked in soy sauce, vinegar, and onions.
What is adobo?
He is half Filipino, and is known for his songs "Just The Way You Are", "Marry You", and his feature in "Billionaire"
Who is Bruno Mars?
This traditional dance imitates the graceful movements of a bird.
What is tinikling?
Actress, Singer, Dancer. Known for her breakout role in High School Musical. She has popular hit singles "Say Ok" and "Come Back To Me"
Who is Vanessa Hudgens?
The Capital of the Philippines.
Manila
This sweet, icy dessert is made with shaved ice, milk, and colorful toppings like beans, jelly, and leche flan.
What is halo-halo?
This Grammy-winning singer of drivers license and vampire has Filipino roots.
Who is Olivia Rodrigo?
This Christmas lantern, often star-shaped, is a symbol of Filipino holiday spirit.
What is a parol?
Partially Filipino through her mother; this actress has starred in Pitch Perfect, Sinners, and Hawkeye
Hailee Steinfeld
After World War II, the US Army left behind thousands of military jeeps. The Filipinos have converted them into their own mode of public transportation.
What is a jeepney?
This street food features small quail eggs dipped in orange batter and deep-fried.
What is kwek-kwek?
She first made her mark in Les Miserables and then sang hit Disney songs "Reflection" and "A Whole New World"
Who is Lea Salonga?
This national sport of the Philippines combines martial arts, stick fighting, and self-defense.
What is Arnis?
He started out making YouTube covers of songs and eventually ended up on the cast of Glee as Blaine Anderson.
Who is Darren Criss?
This is the world's smallest primate, native to the Philippines, with enormous eyes relative to its body size.
What is the Philippine tarsier?
This sweet, sticky rice cake, usually topped with coconut curds (latik), is a favorite dessert during fiestas.
What is biko?
From Hawaii, she is a member of the all-girls singing/dancing group, the Pussycat Dolls.
Who is Nicole Scherzinger?
This term refers to the Filipino tradition of helping others without expecting anything in return.
What is bayanihan?
The Queen of all Philippine Media, the daughter of Benigno Aquino Jr. and Corazon Aquino. She also hosted the Philippine franchise of Deal or No Deal.
Who is Kris Aquino?
This active volcano in Batangas erupted in 2020.
What is Taal Volcano?
This spicy and savory dish, often served with bagoong (shrimp paste), is a stew of mixed vegetables like okra, eggplant, and squash.
What is Pinakbet?
She was discovered by Ellen Degeneres and has guest starred in Glee as the character "Sunshine Corazon"
Who is Charice Pempengco?
This traditional courtship practice involves a man singing love songs outside a woman’s window.
What is harana?
Actor and Broadway star, he was one of eight celebrities who participated in the Food Network reality series "Celebrity Cook Off". He is also an advocate of HR 4574, the Filipino Veterans Equity Act of 2006.
Who is Lou Diamond Phillips?
At high tide, The Philippines has this many islands.
What is 7,107?