Food You Didn't Know Was Filipino
While common in the U.S., this egg-based dish is a Filipino breakfast staple, often with tapa or longganisa.
scrambled egg or itlog (silog meals)
This value, central to Filipino culture, emphasizes shame or social pressure to do the right thing.
hiya
He was executed at Bagumbayan in 1896 and later became a national hero.
Jose Rizal
Every January, people flock to Quiapo for this religious parade.
Feast of the Black Nazarene
This megastar is known as the “Star for All Seasons” and also served as Batangas governor.
Vilma Santos
This noodle dish served during birthdays symbolizes long life.
Pancit
A traditional pre-colonial tattooed warrior, also a term for a 2020 Netflix docuseries.
“Bayani” or “The Last Tattooed Women of Kalinga”
Martial Law was declared in the Philippines in this year.
1972
This city’s MassKara Festival celebrates smiles.
Bacolod
Known as the Philippines' “Concert King.”
Martin Nievera
Often mistaken as Chinese, this savory steamed bun has a Filipino variant called “asado” or “bola-bola.”
Siopao
Before colonization, this writing system was used by ancient Filipinos.
Baybayin
This woman, known as the "Iron Butterfly," was the First Lady during Martial Law.
Imelda Marcos
This tradition involves creating lanterns during Christmas.
Parol-making or the Giant Lantern Festival
This band’s reunion concert in 2022 caused emotional breakdowns and sold-out arenas.
Eraserheads
Filipino vinegar is usually made from this fermented source.
sugarcane
This Filipino concept refers to "shared identity," especially in social gatherings.
kapwa
This controversial president is buried in the Libingan ng mga Bayani.
Ferdinand Marcos Sr.
The Ati-Atihan festival celebrates this ethnic group.
Ati people
A 2013 indie film set in Tondo won multiple international awards and starred a real-life family.
"Transit" or "Thy Womb"
This street food translates to “walk-walk,” and is made from coagulated animal blood.
Betamax
This Filipino word means “working together as one toward a common goal,” and is often used in team culture.
Bayanihan
In 1986, this peaceful revolution ousted a dictator.
People Power Revolution
This unique Holy Week tradition involves real crucifixion reenactments.
San Pedro Cutud Lenten Rites
This 1970s protest song by Freddie Aguilar was once banned during Martial Law but became an anthem for democracy.
Anak