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How often is HCB's Time Out rolled out?
Every single month.
100
Trivia Question: In which province can you find Tagaytay City?
a) Laguna
b) Cavite
c) Batangas
d) Tagaytay
b. Cavite
100
“Pahiyas” is a festival celebrated in Quezon province on which month?
A. January
B. May
C. November
100
Clue: Story or characters in the Bible
Adam & Eve
200
It is May 2021. We are sure that you've heard the news that we are clearing and moving out from ___ and ___ floors of ___ building.
Give floor numbers and the building.
14th and 24th floors of BOTT.
200
Which city is known as the “Walled City?”
A. Malolos
B. Makati
C. Intramurous
C. Intramurous
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During this festival, lechons are paraded dressed in fun characters, while the whole town is participating in a water splashing tradition. What do we call this festival?
a. Lechon Festival – Batangas
b. Dinagyang Festival – Iloilo City
c. Water Festival – Batangas
d. Lechon Festival – Iloilo City
a. Lechon Festival – Batangas
Source:https://www.zenrooms.com/blog/post/festivals-in-the-philippines/
200
What are the two official languages in the Philippines?
Two official languages --- Filipino and English.
Filipino which is based on Tagalog, is the national language.
300
Describe Minding your Own Busyness. This is one of the frequent programs in HCB Time Out.
A 3-4 hour meditation session.
300
According to DOT website, what is the best time to visit the Philippines in terms of climate?
Give at least 2 good months.
The first half of the year, from January to May, is the best time to visit the country.
November to February is cool, while March to May is hot and dry. June to October is rainy, with the months between July and September characterized by typhoons.
300
It is a festival term which means “a season for blossoming.” ______ is a month-long festival in Baguio. Tourists flock the city during this time to watch the Grand Float Parade which features giant floats in different characters made of flowers. Many celebrities also perform here.
a. Sinulog Festival – Cebu
b. Higantes Festival – Angono, Rizal
c. Panagbenga Festival – Baguio City
d. MassKara Festival – Bacolod
c. Panagbenga Festival – Baguio City
Source:https://www.zenrooms.com/blog/post/festivals-in-the-philippines/
300
Filipinos celebrate the world's longest religious holiday. Which holiday is this?
Christmas
The Christmas season begins on September 1st, as chillier winds and Christmas carols start filling the air, and ends on the first week of January, during the Feast of the Three Kings.
http://tourism.gov.ph/trivia.aspx
400
Name our the vendor / concessionaire in all of our pantries in both WCC and BOTT.
a. D' Creatives
b. Spice Cuisine
c. Chicken Sarap
a. D' Creatives
400
Name a vegetable that is not mentioned in the song Bahay-Kubo.
Any vegetable that is not here:
SINGKAMAS AT TALONG
SIGARILYAS AT MANI
SITAW, BATAW ,PATANI
KUNDOL, PATOLA, UPO'T KALABASA
LABANOS , MUSTASA
SIBUYAS, KAMATIS, BAWANG AT LUYA
LINGA.
400
What local festival is this?
Locals showcase the province’s bountiful catch with colorful, ocean-themed floats. Another activity that everyone’s looking forward to is the Sugbahan sa Dalan where a long line of grills is set up on the street and hundreds of kilos of tuna are grilled on the spot. And the best thing about this is, everything’s FREE.
a. Parada sa Dagat
c. Tuna Festival
d. Dinagyang Festival
Tuna Festival – General Santos City
Source:https://www.zenrooms.com/blog/post/festivals-in-the-philippines/
400
What is the official language of the Filipino deaf in the Philippines?
a. Filipino Sign Language (FSL)
b. Tagalog Sign Language (TSL)
c. American Sign Language (ASL)
The Republic Act 11106 or The Filipino Sign Language Act, effective November 27, 2018, declared FSL as the national sign language of the Filipino Deaf.
Filipino Sign Language (FSL) or Philippine Sign Language (Filipino: Wikang pasenyas ng mga Pilipino), is a sign language originating in the Philippines.
400
Sports: How many strikes to get out?
Three
500
Every quarter, what is celebrated in HCB through Time Out?
Birthday celebrants in HCB!
500
In May 2021, it is summer in the Philippines.
True or False?
According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, the country only experiences two major seasons.
- Rainy season from June to November
- Dry season from December to May
The Philippines technically does not have "summer" as it only has two seasons – rainy and dry – but Filipinos commonly use the term to refer to the hot dry season.
Source:
https://interaksyon.philstar.com/hobbies-interests/2020/03/04/163434/philippines-no-summer-season/
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What festival is this?
Based on a folklore, paper-mache giants were done by locals as a form of protest during the Spanish colonization. Now, these giants now play the part of one of the most unique festivals in the Philippines.
Higantes Festival – Angono, Rizal
Source:https://www.zenrooms.com/blog/post/festivals-in-the-philippines/
500
What was the theme of Metro Manila Pride March last year (June 2020)?
a. “Pride is a protest”
b. “Sulong! ‘Wag Patinag”
c. "Tuloy and Laban!"
d. “Resist Together,”
“SULONG! ‘Wag Patinag”
This year’s theme, “SULONG! ‘Wag Patinag” only proves that nothing can stop the LGBTQ+ community from celebrating Pride. Moreso, that Pride is more than a celebration, but an act of defiance.
Source:
How Metro Manila will be celebrating Pride march in quarantine (Jun 19, 2020)