Herstory
This senator's wife became the first female president of the Republic of the Philippines after the EDSA Revolution.
Who is Cory Aquino?
This secret revolutionary society was founded by Andres Bonifacio, Deodato Arellano, and Ladislao Diwa, among others.
What is the "KKK"?
In 2020, this person won the Philippines' first ever gold medal in at the Summer Olympics in Toyko for Weightlifting.
Who is Hidilyn Diaz?
This was the forced transfer by Japanese forces of American and Filipino prisoners of war from Mariveles, Bataan to San Fernando, Pampanga in April 1942.
What is the Bataan Death March?
The number of years the Philippines was under Martial Law; also the number of lives of a cat.
What is 9?
This Crimean War nurse who did her hospital rounds with a lamp is most known for being the founder of modern nursing.
Who is Florence Nightingale?
JBLMGH has three of these certifications that show its compliance to global standards.
What is "ISO"?
We know her as Kim, Eponine, Princess Jasmine, and Mulan—this singer is one of the most decorated Filipinos in theater and music.
Who is Lea Salonga?
General Douglas MacArthur famously declared, "I shall return" upon being ordered to leave this island fortress in Manila Bay in 1942.
What is Corregidor?
The number of Henry the VIII's wives; also the title of the modern musical about them.
What is 6?
In August 1997, this "People's Princess" unfortunately met her untimely end in a car crash in Paris, France.
Who is Princess Diana?
A female president; A broadcasting station.
Who is "GMA"?
Before Catriona Gray and Pia Wurtzbach, she was the first Filipina to win the Miss Universe crown in 1969.
Who is Gloria Diaz?
Gregorio del Pilar defended this mountain trail in Ilocos Sur in order to help Emilio Aguinaldo escape American forces.
What is Tirad Pass?
Jose Rizal died by firing squad on this day in December 1896, at the age of 35.
What is 30?
This Ilokana led the resistance against Spain, becoming the first Filipina revolutionary leader.
Who is Gabriela Silang?
"I Have a Dream" is a famous speech by this famous American civil rights movement leader.
Who is "MLK" (Jr.)?
He is celebrated as a master of billiards and regarded as one of the best pool players of all time.
On June 6, 1944, Allied forces launched Operation Overlord in Europe, the largest amphibious invasion in history, more commonly known as _____.
What is D-day?
Ferdinand Magellan's expedition set sail from Spain in 1519 with five ships, but this number of ships actually completed the first full circumnavigation of the globe.
What is 1?
Known as Tandang Sora, she ran a sanctuary for sick and wounded revolutionaries. She was also the first Filipina to be shown on a Philippine banknote, the 100-peso bill.
Who is Melchora Aquino?
This acronym refers to the Roman Republic and was put on documents, public property, and coins; It stands for "The Senate and People of Rome".
What is "SPQR"?
Known for intricate gowns worn by Hollywood stars like Taylor Swift and Britney Spears, this Cebu-born fashion designer launched her namesake label in Los Angeles in 1996.
Who is Monique Lhuillier?
The June 1914 assassination of this Archduke of Austria and his wife Sophie in Sarajevo served as the immediate catalyst for the outbreak of World War I.
Who is Archduke Franz Ferdinand?
Following the 1898 Treaty of Paris, Spain sold the Philippines to the United States for this specific dollar amount in millions.
What is 20?