Famous People
She was discovered by Ellen Degeneres and has guest starred in Glee as the character "Sunshine Corazon"
Charice Pempengco
The singer of the song Let Me Be the One
Jimmy Bondoc
When you think of the Philippines, you think of this fruit. Its most popular form is as is or as a smoothie.
Mango
Filipinos use this to point at something.
Lips (or mouth)
The national dish of the Philippines, any protein cooked in soy sauce, vinegar, and onions.
Adobo
She first made her mark in Les Miserables and then sang hit Disney songs "Reflection" and "A Whole New World"
Lea Salonga
Title of this song with lyrics:
"Kamukha mo si Paraluman
Nu'ng tayo ay bata pa
At ang galing-galing mong sumayaw
Mapa-Boogie man o Cha-Cha"
Ang Huling El Bimbo
A motorcycle and buggy type of transportation. Similar to a taxi mainly used in rural or suburban areas. Hint: 3 wheels.
Tricycle
As a Filipino child, you were probably hit by this by your parents.
Tsinelas
Influenced by the Chinese, this dish is an adaptation of Chinese Lo Mein and Mei Fun Noodles
She is an actress/singer in Pitch Perfect 3 as "Emily Junk". Her maternal grandfather, Ricardo Domasin, was of half Filipino.
Hailee Steinfield
Singer of the song "214"
Rivermaya
The world's largest Christmas lantern was illuminated in this province on Dec. 24, 2002.
Pampanga
It is not considered a meal if you don’t have this in your food.
Rice
Roasted Suckling Pig, known for its crispy skin, often served with a liver sauce.
Lechon
He is half Filipino, and is known for his songs "Just The Way You Are", "Marry You", and his feature in "Billionaire"
Bruno Mars
The voice of the song "How Did You Know"
Gary Valenciano
After World War II, the US Army left behind thousands of military rides. The Filipinos have converted them into their own mode of what public transportation.
Jeepney
Almost every Filipino has this in their bathrooms.
Tabo
Mini Egg rolls filled with meat or vegetables
Lumpia
Singer of the song "Ulan"
Cueshe
This is what you bring home as a modern manifestation of the general Philippine practice of pasalubong, where travelers are culturally expected to bring home gifts to family, friends and colleagues.
Balikbayan Box
Featured in FEAR FACTOR, it is a fertilized egg that, when eaten, is often considered an aphrodisiac.
Balut