Filipino Cuisines
a vegetable stew with fermented fish paste, and Bagnet, extremely crispy deep-fried pork belly.
Pinakbet/Pakbet
The historic walled city of Manila built during the Spanish era. It contains Fort Santiago, which served as a defense fortress and prison.
Intramuros
Who is known as the "Star of All Seasons" and famously played Darna in four movies?
Vilma Santos
The ubiquitous red hotdog brand found at every kids' party
Purefoods Tender Juicy
What is the origin of the slang word "Olats" (meaning to lose or fail)?
It is the reversed form of the word Talo.
Bacolod's signature grilled chicken, marinated in lemongrass and vinegar, then brushed with annatto-infused oil.
Chicken Inasal
Hand-carved into the mountains over 2,000 years ago by the Ifugao people, these terraces utilize an elaborate irrigation system and are often called the "Eighth Wonder of the World".
Batad Rice Terraces
Which long-running noon-time variety show has been on the air since 1979?
Eat Bulaga!
In most Filipino households, any brand of soy sauce is colloquially referred to by this brand name, often paired with its "partner" vinegar.
Silver Swan
If someone is described as "Balat-sibuyas" (onion-skinned), what personality trait do they have?
Sensitive or easily offended
This dish is famous in Northern Mindanao; it is a mix of grilled pork (sinugba) and raw fish ceviche (kinilaw).
Sinuglaw
A heritage street famous for its well-preserved Spanish colonial architecture and cobblestone paths, showcasing the Villa Fernandina heritage.
Calle Crisologo
Complete the iconic line from the movie One More Chance: "She loved me at my worst. You had me at my ______.
Best (Spoken by John Lloyd Cruz as Popoy)
What brand of "classic" rubber slippers is famous for its blue soles and white straps, often used as the unofficial national footwear?
Beach Walk
If a group of friends says they are going to "Chibog," what are they about to do?
Eat / Have a meal
Often cited as one of the most labor-intensive home-cooked dishes. It involves carefully removing the fish meat without breaking the skin, flaking and sautéing the meat with aromatics, and then stuffing it back into the skin to be fried.
Rellenong Bangus
Completed in 1607, it is the oldest stone church in the Philippines and a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its Baroque architecture.
San Agustin Church
Before becoming a superstar, which 1990s youth-oriented variety show launched the careers of Judy Ann Santos and Gladys Reyes?
Mara Clara
Which iconic biscuit brand comes in a large colorful tin can that is almost always reused by Filipino moms to store sewing kits or crackers?
SkyFlakes
In 1970s "Manila Sound" era slang, what did it mean to be "Jeproks"?
A cool, laid-back, or "astig" urban youth (originally "Project" as in housing projects).
a "beaten" chicken soup flavored with smoked meat (etag) and ginger.
Pinikpikan
The ancestral home of the first Philippine president, where the declaration of independence from Spain was proclaimed in 1898.
Aguinaldo Shrine
What was the first Filipino "Teleserye" to be successfully exported and become a massive hit in several African and Asian countries?
Pangako Sa ’Yo
What is the name of the local brand of "white flower" or medicated oil that many Filipinos (especially "Titas") use to cure dizziness or headaches?
Efficascent Oil
"Nagmumurang kamatis" is a funny idiom used to describe an older person who is doing what?
Dressing or acting much younger than their actual age