Culture, Traditions, and Ways of Life
How many dialects are there in the Philippines?
111 Dialects
What is the most popular social media platform in the Philippines?
Facebook is the most dominant social media platform in the Philippines, however, TikTok has the longest user time spent at around 40h and 36m per month.
Who is the former Presidential Spokesperson now being said to be involved in Philippine Offshore Gaming Operations (POGOs)?
Harry Roque
True or False:
The British invaded Manila and occupied it for two years.
True;
During the Seven-Year-War between the British and the French, the former invaded Manila as it was a colony of Spain, which entered the way in the side of the French.
Who can be found on the 200-peso bill of the Philippines?
President Diosdado Macapagal
Filipinos make these during Christmas as decorations--these may be made from recycled materials and usually has colourful lighting inside, which are then hung usually by doors, windows, etc.
Parol
This band wrote the song, 'MAPA,' which has 61.9M plays on Spotify.
SB19
Every year, the President of the Philippines delivers his/her State of the Nation Address or SONA.
What was the most resounding announcement made during the most recent SONA by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr?
The banning of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operations (POGOs)
This is the most famous march of Filipino and American soldiers, and even Civilians, to Tarlac in World War 2
Bataan Death March
What does 'EDSA' stand for?
Epifaño Delos Santos Avenue
In this city, one may find a street lined up preserved Spanish-inspired houses, which have been put under the UNESCO World Heritage.
Vigan City, Ilocos Sur
Who is the popular Filipina singer known for her role in the Musical Miss Saigon, and as the singing voice of Jasmine in Aladdin?
Lea Salonga
This former senator was detained for seven years by the Duterte Administration for criticizing the admin's war on drugs and human rights violations. Who is she?
Gregorio Del Pilar (A.K.A. Goyo)
Who was the famous World War II guerilla fighter who became the leader of Hukbalahap Communist Insurgents during the 40s and 50s?
Luis Taruc
What is the Christmas Capital of the Philippines?
San Fernando, Pampanga
He wrote the popular songs, "Anak," and "Magdalena," and is best known for the song "Bayan Ko."
Freddie Aguilar
In the year 2023, and early 2024, transport groups held strikes and protests due to what?
Jeepney Phaseout;
Operators and Drivers and saying that modern jeepneys are expensive which would affect their livelihood and also the lives of many commuters.
The Philippine first president established many types of government. Under his leadership the following were established by former pres. Emilio Aguinaldo. Arrange them in chronological order. 1. Dictatorial 2. Revolutionary 3. Biak- na-Bato republic 4. Philippine Republic
President Emilio Aguinaldo established many types of government. Under his leadership, the following were established. Arrange them in choronlogical order.
1. Dictatorial 2. Revolutionary 3. Biak- na-Bato republic 4. Philippine Republic
a) 3 - 1 - 2 - 4 b) 1 - 2 - 3 - 4
c) 2 - 3 - 1 - 4 d) 4 - 1 - 3 - 2
A) 3 - 1 - 2 - 4
President Emilio Aguinaldo first established the Biak-ba-Bato Republic, after forming the first government; followed by a Dictatorial style of leadership; which was then followed by the Revolutionary Government as the Philippine Revolution sparked; then the Philippine Republic after the country's independence from Spain in 1898.
How many members are there in the House of Representatives?
According to the official website of the Philippine House of Representatives, there are a total of 317 district and party-list representatives.
He is more commonly known as "Huseng Sisiw" as he would ask his clients to pay him in return with chicks or sisiw.
Jose de la Cruz
How many episodes does Batang Quiapo have?
According to imdb.com, Batang Quiapo has 195 episodes.
What mpox strain has been found in the Philippines?
Clade II
What was the first book published in the Philippines?
Doctrina Christiana
This book was published during the Spanish period and contains prayers and some religious acts and beliefs that all Catholics should follow.
Name all 7 Presidents of the 5th Republic of the Philippines (1986-present) in order
Corazon Aquino (1986-1992);
Fidel Ramos (1992-1998);
Joseph Estrada (1998-2001)
Gloria Arroyo (2001-2004; 2004-2010)
Benigno Aquino III (2010-2016)
Rodrigo Roa Duterte (2016-2022)
Ferdinand Marcos Jr (2022-2028)