Pasyal sa Pilipinas
This is the highest peak of the Philippines.
Mt. Apo
The highest peak in the Philippines is Mt. Apo stands at 2,954 meters above sea level, which is located in Mindanao.
The smallest province of the Philippines.
The province known as the "Queen of the South."
Cebu City.
Also known as the ‘Queen City of the South’, is considered the oldest city in the country.
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What do you call these colorful boats found in Mindanao?
Vinta.
The vinta is a traditional outrigger boat from the Philippine island of Mindanao. The boats are made by Sama-Bajau, Tausug and Yakan peoples living in the Sulu Archipelago,[2] Zamboanga peninsula, and southern Mindanao. Vinta are characterized by their colorful rectangular lug sails (bukay) and bifurcated prows and sterns, which resemble the gaping mouth of a crocodile.
TRUE OR FALSE.
The Philippines is considered the “text capital of the world.”
TRUE.
Suprise? That's why the unlimited calls and texts were introduced. Around 450 million text messages are sent daily by the 35 million mobile users in the country.
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This amazing musical instrument is located in what city.
Las Pinas City.
The Las Piñas Bamboo Organ is the only known oldest and largest bamboo organ existing in the world today with a unique and distinct sound as compared to other pipe organs.
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This animal can be seen in what province of the Philippines?
Mindoro.
The tamaraw or Mindoro dwarf buffalo (Bubalus mindorensis) is a small hoofed mammal belonging to the family Bovidae. It is endemic to the island of Mindoro in the Philippines, and is the only endemic Philippine bovine.
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These geological formations are made of what type of stones/minerals.
Limestones
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This trench is one of the deepest trench in the world.
Mindanao Trench
Mindanao Trench, which is located near the Philippines, is one of the deepest ocean trenches in the world, with a depth reaching 6.5 miles.
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This province has more volcanoes than towns. It is also known as the Island Born of Fire.
Camiguin.
In the island province of Camiguin, there are more volcanoes (7) than towns (5), and Camiguin has the most number of volcanoes per square kilometer in the world.
Of the top 10 largest shopping malls in the world, three are found in the Philippines. Name these malls.
SM Megamall, SM North Edsa, and SM Mall of Asia
Puerto-Princesa Subterranean River
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Visayas is the common name for one of the largest islands of the Philippines. What is the official name of Visayas?
Panay
Dapitan is where Dr. Jose Rizal was exiled during the Spanish period. Where is Dapitan City located?
Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines
It is historically significant as the place where José Rizal was exiled by the Spanish colonial authorities for his threat to start revolutionary activities. He is considered a national hero, and this is known as the "Shrine City in the Philippines."
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Name the 8 provinces which declared themselves in a state of war almost at the very start of the uprising during the Philippine revolution. They are also represented by the rays of the sun in our flag.
Manila, Cavite, Bulacan, Pampanga, Nueva Ecija, Bataan, Laguna, and Batangas
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The Ammungan Festival is celebrated in what province.
This is the festival wherein they showcase the rich culture of the Nueva Vizcaya.
The Apo Reef is the FIRST largest coral reef in the world.
False.
Apo Reef is the SECOND largest coral reef. The Great Barrier Reef in Australia is the FIRST largest.
Known as the Taj Mahal of the Philippines.
The Ruins in Bacolod
It is considered the Taj Mahal of the Philippines. Don Mariano built the mansion in honor of his beloved wife. And as proof of his unwavering love for Maria, he had their initials molded on every post of the mansion. You’ll see the two Ms, facing each other, that stands for Mariano and Maria.
The surfing capital of the Philippines.
Siargao
Known as the “Surfing Capital of the Philippines”, Siargao is mainly responsible for introducing surfing to the country.
TRUE OR FALSE
Manila Cathedral is the oldest church in the Philippines and the only church which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Manila.
FALSE.
San Agustin Church in Manila is the oldest church in the Philippines and the only church which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Manila.
Iligan City
There are about 24 waterfalls in the city. The most well-known is the Maria Cristina Falls.
The first hotel/building to be airconditioned in the country.
Manila Hotel
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Whale shark watching can be done in 2 provinces in Luzon and Visayas. Name these 2 provinces.
Donsol, Sorsogon and Oslob City, Cebu
Lolong, the largest crocodile captured alive, was captured in what province.
Bunawan Creek in Agusan del Norte.
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The San Juanico Bridge that connects Leyte and Samar is the longest bridge in the Philippines. Give the exact measure of this bridge.
It is 2.162 km. in length and 10.620 m. in width.