Filipino Trivia
A popular form of transportation in the Philippines with crowded seating and colorful designs.
Jeepney
Philippine dish of meat usually marinated in a sauce containing vinegar and garlic, browned in fat, and simmered in the marinade
Adobo
One of the greatest professional boxers of all time
Manny Pacquiao
Means "Thank you" in Tagalog
Salamat!
A gesture used in Filipino culture is performed as a sign of respect to elders and as a way of accepting a blessing from the elder. Similar to hand-kissing, the person giving the greeting bows towards the offered hand of the elder and presses his or her forehead on the elder's hand.
What is "Mano" or "Pagmamano"?
This famous traditional dance involves two people tapping bamboo poles on the ground and against each other in coordination with one or more dancers who step over and in between the poles in a dance.
tinikling
Philippine dish that is made by roasting a whole pig
Lechon
Famous for her albums "Guts" and "Sour"
Olivia Rodrigo
Means "What is your name?" in Tagalog
anong pangalan mo?
Filipinos use their hands. This “eating using your hand” culture has been passed on for generations. Young and old, everyone knows how to do it.
What is "kamayan"?
When is Filipino American History Month?
Filipino delicacy made from fertilized duck egg
Balut
Famous for singing "Talking to the Moon" and "Just the way you are"
Bruno Mars
Means "Good Morning!" in Tagalog
Magandang umaga!
Filipinos tend to use this to point at something
What is "using your lips"?
This is the Filipino version of Rock-paper-scissors
What is Bato Bato Pick?
dish made from pork jowl and ears, pork belly, and chicken liver, which is usually seasoned with calamansi, onions, and chili peppers.
sisig
Filipino beauty influencer and social media personality based in Hawaii.
Bretman Rock
What does "Ang sarap!" mean in Tagalog?
It's delicious!
A modern manifestation of the general Philippine practice of pasalubong, where travelers within or without the country are culturally expected to bring home gifts to family, friends and colleagues.
What is "Balikbayan Box"?
National Anthem of the Philippines
Lupang Hinirang
a popular cold dessert made up of crushed ice, evaporated milk or coconut milk, and various ingredients including side dishes
Halo-Halo
Filipino actress and model. She portrayed young versions of lead characters in series such as It Might Be You, Endless Love, and Magkaribal. Known for her role in the Filipino movie, "She's Dating the Gangster"
What means "Let's Eat!"
Kain Tayo!
When it hits November, the Christmas tree is already up and all the Christmas lights are out. Families with Philippine heritage tend to put up a lantern outside by their doorstep or by the windows facing the entrance of their home.
What is "paról"?