Culture/History
What's the capitol of the Philippines?
Manila
How do we end all of our meetings? And what is the significance?
Isang Bagsak! Filipino farmers movement, When one falls we all rise, etc.
What's the most famous fast food chain in the Philippines?
Jollibee
Who is the most iconic Filipino boxer? Notable for his fight against Floyd Mayweather.
Manny Pacquiao
How do you say "I love you in Tagalog"?
Mahal Kita
What is the primary religion of the Philippines?
Christian/Catholic
Who MC'd our Fil-Am Showtime in November?
What is the national fruit of the Philippines?
Mango
This variety show which premiers on GMA, is the longest running variety show in Filipino history.
Eat Bulaga
Something your mom will yell at you when she's upset.
PUTANGINA MO
In 1543, the islands of the Philippines were named after Philip II, king of what country?
Spain
Besides tinikiling, name one other dance we practiced together during our Week 4 "Traditional Filipino dances" meeting.
Pandaggo, Maglalatik.
What is the name of the filipino dish containing pork, vinegar, and pigs blood? Usually eaten as a stew.
Dinuguan
What international competition has been won by women from the Philippines on four occasions: Gloria Diaz in 1969, Margie Moran in 1971, Pia Wurtzbach in 2015, and Catriona Gray in 2018?
Miss Universe
One of the Philippines delicacies is called balut. What is balut?
A partially formed duck egg
The flag of the Philippines is flown differently to reflect the state of the country. When the blue side is up, it’s a sign of peace. Which state is the country in when the flag is flying red-side up?
War
What is the name of one of the last traditional Filipino tattooists still practicing today?
Whang Od
The Philippines is the only place on Earth where the popular food chain McDonalds offers this pasta dish on their menu. What is it called?
McSpaghetti
Who is the Filipino-American Tiktoker, gaining fame for lip-syncing videos who now has a pretty solid career in pop music.
Hint: (M to the B)
Bella Poarch
What month do Christmas celebrations start in the Philippines?
September
What is the name of the Indigenous Filipino chief who battled against Magellan and his men (Spain), to defend his peoples way of life and won? (circa 1500's)
Lapulapu
In the "Tourism in the Philippines" meeting of Week 3, what example was used to describe the harmful effects on tourism to the local wildlife.
Swimming with whale sharks
Who introduced the use of noodles in Filipino cuisine?
China
What was the ship name between Alden Richards and Maine Mendoza (Yaya Dub) stemming from a GMA reality show around the year 2015?
Aldub
What is the typical carrying capacity of a Jeepny?
One more/isa pa