History
When did the Philippines become independent?
June 12, 1898
A term used for people older to show respect.
What is "po?"
Referred to as the unofficial national dish of the Philippines, this food is commonly chicken simmered in vinegar, garlic, black peppercorns, soy sauce, and bay leaves.
Adobo
This hall of famer is the first and only boxer in boxing history to win major titles in eight different divisions.
Who is Manny "Pac Man" Pacquiao?
Translate to Tagalog: Thank you
Salamat
What countries colonized the Philippines?
US, Spain, and Japan
A greeting by taking the elders' hands to your forehead. This is to show respect when you meet them.
What is "mano?'
A soup made with meat, shrimp, or fish and flavored with a sour ingredient such as tamarind or guava.
Sinigang
What couple broke up in 2023, after 11 years of dating?
Who is Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla
Translate to English: Kanin
Rice
What do the three stars on the Philippine flag stand for?
(Hint: they are regions)
Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao
The national dance of the Philippines, two or more people beating, tapping, and sliding bamboo poles on the ground and against each other in coordination with one or more dancers who step over and in between the poles in a dance.
What is "Tinikling?"
Translating to "mix-mix" in Tagalog, this is a dessert with shaved ice, evaporated milk, and various sweet ingredients like beans, fruits, jellies, and ube.
Halo-Halo
This Filipina won Miss Universe in 2018.
Who is Catriona Gray?
Translate to Tagalog: friend
kaibigan
What king was the Philippines named after?
King Phillip II of Spain
A tradition in which people go to church every night ten days before Christmas.
What is "Simbang Gabi?"
This dessert is the Philippine version of "Crème Caramel." There are a lot of dishes from other countries similar to this.
Leche Flan
Filipina-American singer, songwriter, and actress who started her career as a child in commercials and Disney. Her most recent album out right now is "Guts."
Who is Olivia Rodrigo?
(Fun Fact: she fell off a stage at her concert during her Guts World Tour in Melbourne, Australia)
Translate to English: Karawan
Birthday
Who was the first female president of the Philippines?
Corazon Aquino
To honor the patron saint of each town, every area annually hosts big parties to celebrate.
Fiestas
A fertilized developing egg embryo that is boiled or steamed and eaten from the shell.
Balut
This Filipino-American was drafted second overall in the 2025 NBA draft by the San Antonio Spurs.
(Hint: his father played on the Bulls with Michael Jordan)
Who is Dylan Harper?
Translate to English: Ikinagagalak kong makilala kayong lahat!
Nice to meet you all!