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Balitang Bayan
100

What phrase do Filipinos often use online when referring to gossipers?



Marites

100

UST’s official cheerleading squad competes in UAAP as this team.



UST Salinggawi Dance Troupe

100

Who is often called the “Father of Economics”?


Adam Smith

100

This is considered the supreme law of the Philippines and serves as the foundation for all other


The Constitution

200

Who’s the big winner in PBB Celebrity Collab Edition 2025?



Mika Salamanca and Brent Manalo 

200

What is the name of the College of Commerce and Business Administration building?


St. Raymund de Peñafort Building

200

When one business controls the entire supply of a product or service, what is this market structure called?


Monopoly

200


This is the long-term vision and development plan of the Philippines that aims for a “matatag, maginhawa, at panatag na buhay” by 2040.



Ambisyon Natin 2040

300

This singer holds the record for the most Grammy Awards won by any artist in history.


 Beyoncé

300

She is the talented libero of the UST Golden Tigresses volleyball team known for her quick reflexes and defensive skills.



Detdet Pepito

300

What government agency in the Philippines is in charge of monitoring inflation?



Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)

300


The rise of work-from-home setups during and after the pandemic led to this economic phenomenon affecting urban centers.



remote work / telecommuting

400

He is the first millennial saint canonized by the Catholic Church and is known as the “God’s Influencer.”



Carlo Acutis

400

This Spanish Dominican priest founded the University of Santo Tomas in 1611.


Miguel de Benavides

400

Which Nobel Prize-winning economist developed the theory of “comparative advantage”?


David Ricardo

400

Under the Executive Branch, this department works closely with the DOTr on transport and infrastructure projects. This agency leads the construction of flood control projects, such as along the Pasig River.



Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH)