Nanay Knows Best
According to Filipino moms, sitting too close to this will ruin your eyesight.
TV or Television
This famous Bulacan dessert is made from carabao's milk.
Pastillas
This investigative public affairs show was hosted by Mike Enriquez.
Imbestigador
This song by Yeng Constantino became the anthem of moving on.
Ikaw
This person always says, "Quick meeting lang," and it lasts an hour.
Manager
What household item became an instant disciplinary tool?
Tsinelas or slippers
Green mango is almost always paired with this salty-sweet condiment.
Bagoong
This sitcom starred Dolphy as Kevin Cosme.
Home Along Da Riles
This sacred site in upstate New York is where the First Vision occurred.
My Way
This coworker suddenly becomes invisible when volunteers are needed.
Ninja
When Nanay says, "Hindi ako galit," what does it usually mean?
She's definitely angry
This yellow tropical fruit is often called the sweetest in the world when grown in Guimaras.
Mango
This action series starred Fernando Poe Jr. as Cardo's inspiration? Just kidding—he played this iconic character.
Panday
What is the most common Filipino excuse after singing off-key?
May sipon kasi ako
This word strikes fear into every agent before a call.
Escalation / Sup Call
Finish Nanay's famous line: "Hindi ako tumatae ng..."
Pera
Filipinos jokingly say there's always room for this, even after a huge meal.
Dessert
This fantasy series introduced Sang'gres to Filipino TV.
Encantadia
This Eraserheads song is about a former classmate.
Magasin
The most overused phrase on calls.
"I do apologize"
"May bisita tayo!" What are kids usually told to do?
Ilabas ang mga natakatagong pinggan, kutsara, tinidor sa estante.
This dish causes friendly family arguments over whether pineapple belongs in it.
Menudo
This Sunday afternoon show featured hidden camera pranks by Joey de Leon.
Wow Mali!
This Aegis anthem is almost mandatory after midnight.
Halik
The most dangerous word/sentence from your supervisor or manager.
"Coaching" / "May usap tayo mamaya"