Gen Z
Gen Z term for charisma or flirting skills
Rizz
This now-defunct social media platform was the first to gain widespread popularity in the Philippines, where users would send "testimonials" to their friends.
Friendster
This iconic Filipino comedy variety show featured a dance group called the "Gwapings" and was a huge hit among young people in the '80s and '90s.
That's Entertainment
The activity where high school students are required to render volunteer work or community service.
CAT (Citizenship Advancement Training) or Community Service
This world-renowned Filipina singer and actress is a Disney Legend, having provided the singing voices for both Princess Jasmine and Mulan.
Lea Salonga
This popular app, famous for short-form videos and viral dance challenges, has launched the careers of many Filipino content creators.
TikTok
A beloved Filipino children's television show that taught educational lessons through songs and stories, featuring characters like Pong Pagong and Kiko Matsing.
Batibot
In the Philippines, this popular arcade game with a yellow, circular character eating dots and avoiding ghosts was a huge hit in the 80s.
Pac-Man
This is the title of the national anthem of the Philippines, which every student recites during the flag ceremony.
Lupang Hinirang
This Filipino musical genre is a traditional form of serenade, often performed by a man to a woman he is courting.
Harana
This internet slang term, widely used by Gen Z, is short for "suspicious."
Sus
This popular Filipino fantasy anthology series, which aired from 1995 to 2003, used magical stories to teach viewers moral values and life lessons.
Hiraya Manawari
Before Netflix, this was the place where Filipino families would rent VHS tapes to watch movies at home.
Video City
This is the name of the yearly event where graduating high school students dress up in formal attire and dance.
Prom or JS Prom
This island in the Philippines is famous for its perfect cone-shaped volcano, which is one of the most active in the country.
Mayon Volcano
This phrase is used when something is really good, or "cool," in a way that’s so good it's almost unreal.
"Slaying" or "Serving"
This classic Filipino pop-rock band, known for hits like "Huling El Bimbo" and "Magasin," defined the sound of millennial adolescence in the Philippines.
The Eraserheads
This popular action-comedy sitcom starred the "King of Comedy," Dolphy, as a single father living with his family in a house by the railroad tracks.
Home Along Da Riles
This Filipino folk dance is performed by men who wear coconut shells on their bodies and mimic a battle between the Moros and the Christian Filipinos.
Maglalatik
This popular Filipino game, which involves two teams trying to "catch" and tag the opposing players as they cross an imaginary line, is a staple of childhood in the Philippines.
Patintero
Filipino-American singer-songwriter Olivia Rodrigo, a prominent Gen Z icon, gained global fame with her debut album named this.
Sour
The title of the iconic 2000s coming-of-age movie starring John Lloyd Cruz and Bea Alonzo, which is considered a classic in Filipino cinema.
One More Chance
What was the title of the popular cartoon series about five teenagers who could summon a giant robot to fight evil, which was a huge hit in the Philippines in the 80s?
Voltes V
The 4th President of the Philippines
Sergio Osmeña
What is the national fish of the Philippines, often served fried, grilled, or as a component of the popular dish sinigang?
Bangus (Milkfish)