The Philippines
OSU PSA
Pamous Pilipinos
mmmm.... MASARAP
Philippine Culture
100

As of 2018, this city is the most densely populated city proper in the world with about 119,800 people per square mile. Nicknamed "Pearl of the Orient", it is the capital of the Philippines.

Manila

100

This performance is a hybrid of Filipino and American culture. Using bamboo sticks and modern beats, this performance is known as ______ .

Kawayan

100

Widely regarded by many boxing historians as the greatest boxer of all time, this person has also served as a Senator of the Philippines since 2016.  

Manny Pacquiao

100

This American good was first sent to the Philippines during World War II as a means of feeding American soldiers. Now a staple in many Filipino households, it is a common breakfast item eaten with rice.

Spam

100

The currency of the Philippines, usually denoted by "₱" or "PHP". 1 USD is roughly 51 PHP.

Philippine Peso or Philippine Piso

200

For more than 300 years, the Philippines was occupied by this European country.

Spain

200

This word describes core essence of Filipino culture that: the spirit of working together toward a common goal. Also the theme of our most recent Barrio.

Bayanihan

200

This Filipino-American singer-songwriter's debut album spawned the international number-one singles "Just The Way You Are", "Grenade", and "The Lazy Song"

Bruno Mars

200

Not to be confused with the Spanish slur for a female dog, this rice cake is a popular delicacy.

Puto

200

Finish the lyric:

"She's my sunshine in the rain....."

stream Lemonade by Jeremy Passion <3

300

As of 2016, the Philippines is comprised of about ___ islands, nearly a quarter of which are uninhabited.

7,641

300

The name of last year's PSA president

Denyz Dichosa

300

This actress rose to fame after her leading role in a widely popular 2006 Disney Channel original movie/musical.

Vanessa Hudgens

300

This indigenous Filipino dish is typically comprised of meat marinated with vinegar, soy sauce, and garlic, which is then browned and simmered. The name given to this dish by colonists derives from a word meaning "to marinate".

Adobo

300

This traditional Philippine folk dance involves two people sliding bamboo poles against each other and one or more dancers stepping over and between the poles. In some American schools, the dance is taught as an aerobic exercise in P.E.

400

This volcano located in Batangas, Philippines most recently erupted on January 12th, 2020.

Taal Volcano

400

The PSA office is located in this building.

The Ohio Union


400

This actress is best known for her regular appearance on ABC's Pretty Little Liars.

Shay Mitchell

400

This stew is characterized by a thick savory peanut sauce and commonly includes oxtail and vegetables. Origins of this dish are unclear, but one story suggests that it was created by Indian settlers who were homesick for curry, lending to its name.

Kare-kare

400

This article of clothing is the national dress of the Philippines. Traditionally woven of fiber from the pineapple plant, its masculine equivalent is known as the barong.

Baro't saya

500

Born in 1861 in the Philippine province of Laguna, the this person's work asked for equal rights for Filipino people, who were at the time colonized by a larger European superpower. Executed by firing squad in 1896, this person is most often referred to as the Philippine national hero.

José Rizal

500
The name of a member on this year's executive board who was also on last year's board

Joyce Cebricos OR Van Lagason

500

This Filipino American actress has been active in the film industry since she was 10. This actress played leading roles in The Edge of Seventeen (2016) and Bumblebee (2018) and has appeared in dozens of other movies.

Hailee Steinfeld

500

Known for its savory and sour flavor, this Filipino soup is made of meat and vegetables stewed with tamarind. This soup is also the name of a PSA family.

Sinigang

500

The Philippine national anthem whose title translates to "Chosen Land"

Lupang Hinirang