Pinoy History
Pinoy Holiday Food
Pinoy Superstition
Pinoy Fire Crackers
Dec-Jan Pinoy Celebrity Birthday
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Executed in Bagumbayan on December 30 1896
Who is Jose Rizal
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Introduced by the Chinese settlers, these represent good health and long life. nearly 80 percent of modern Filipinos still practice this tradition.
What is " Pancit"
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This superstition was believed to keep good fortune that came in during New Year’s Eve.
What is " Don't Clean your house on New Years day"?
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What is " WATUSI"
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(born on January 4, 1977) is a Filipino actor, comedian, dancer, singer, and host at ABS-CBN. He is part of the dance group Streetboys in the Philippines.
Who is " Vhong Navarro "
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This Philippine president was congratulated on his election by President Kennedy in January 2, 1962.
Who is Diosdado Macapagal
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Filipinos believed that eating this food will help improve the relations and bond of the family.
What is " biko or any kakanin"
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While waiting for the new year to start, people usually keep their pockets filled with these, jiggling it as soon as midnight comes. They believe that doing so will attract good fortune for the year. They also scatter these in various parts of the house so the fortune will spread all over.
What is " keep coins in the pocket."?
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What is " Bawang"
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Born on January 4, 1986 is a Filipina actress, commercial model and music producer. She made her screen debut via StarStruck, but did not gain popularity until playing the antagonist roles in Darna, Majika and MariMa. Made a huge scandal with a cosmetic doctor in May 2009.
Who is " Katrina Halili"
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Philippine President was Born in Capiz in 1892.
Who is Manuel Roxas
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its the New Year’s Eve version of Christmas’ Noche Buena. It’s when the family gathers and dines together in celebration of the coming of the New Year. This usually happens after everyone is done lighting up their firecrackers and observing the traditions they usually do during this holiday.
What is " Media Noche"
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Wearing garments with these patterns is said to bring money and good fortune to whoever wears it.
What is " Wear polka dotted clothes"?
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What is "Super Lolo"
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(December 31, 1959 – December 30, 1981) was a popular Filipino matinee idol best remembered for his death at the age of twenty one. He was the eldest of four children . Also a fashion and commercial model before he became a contract star for Regal Films.
Who is " Alfie Anido"
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January 1 of what year when English became the official language of the Philippines.
What is 1906
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They believe that doing so will give them good luck and good fortune for all 12 months of the year.
What is " 12 rounds fruits."?
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are encouraged to do this can when the clock hits 12 because old folks believe that it will help their youngsters grow taller.
What is " Jump high when the clock strikes 12"?
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What is "Whistle bomb"
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Born on January 1, 1971 He is a retired Filipino professional basketball player. He spent most of his career for the Ginebra San Miguel . Known as "The Tank," he was a former star player with the De La Salle Green Archers during his UAAP years.
Who is " Noli Locsin"
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This General issued a proclamation on January 1, 1899 to Samar and Leyte to stand united.
Who is General Vicente Lukban
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It’s definitely a no-no for anyone to be serving these at a dinner table during the first day of the year. People believe that doing this will also bring scarcity and bad luck to their lives.
What is " No chicken or fish should be served the New Year’s day banquet."?
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When the New Year sets in, Filipinos would do these to let the positive vibes and good fortunes get in.
What is "opening windows, doors and drawers."?
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What is "Goodbye Philippines"
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Born December 31, 1971, is the former lead guitarist of the Eraserheads, one of the most popular bands in the Philippines during the 90's alternative rock explosion.
Who is " Marcus Adoro"