Pinoy Pop Culture
This national hero is often depicted on the front of Philippine peso coins.
Jose Rizal
The year the Philippines gained independence from Spain.
1898
This dish is made by stewing meat in soy sauce, vinegar, and garlic.
Adobo
The capital city of the Philippines.
Manila
This game involves hopping through numbered squares drawn on the ground.
Piko
The longest-running noontime show in the Philippines.
Eat Bulaga!
This Filipino president declared Martial Law in 1972.
Ferdinand Marcos Sr.
A popular dessert made of shaved ice, sweetened beans, and leche flan.
Halo-Halo
This is the smallest province in the Philippines by land area.
Batanes
This game requires players to break clay pots blindfolded.
Palosebo
This movie won Best International Film at the 2020 Oscars.
Parasite (Trick Question! It’s not Filipino!)
The People Power Revolution happened on this major road in Metro Manila.
EDSA
This street food snack is fertilized duck egg with a partially formed embryo.
Balut
Known as the “Chocolate Hills,” this geological formation is found in this province.
Bohol
Players use rubber bands to topple a stack of sticks.
Tumbang Preso
This Filipino actor starred in the Hollywood movie Here Lies Love.
Lea Salonga
This treaty ended the Spanish-American War, resulting in the sale of the Philippines to the United States.
Treaty of Paris
A spicy and sour soup made with tamarind and commonly paired with shrimp or pork.
Sinigang
The largest island in the Philippines.
Luzon
This game is a Filipino version of “tag,” where the "it" says, “Langit, Lupa…”
Langit-Lupa
The Philippines’ representative won Miss Universe in this year, marking the country’s first victory.
1969
The year the Philippine flag was first raised during the declaration of independence.
1898
This province is famous for its crispy Lechon.
Cebu
The “Pearl of the Orient” refers to this country.
Philippines
Teams race while balancing an egg on a spoon in this game.
Egg Relay