Food
The English translation for this dessert is "Mix Mix." This popular dessert is made from shaved ice, sweetened fruits, jellies, and often topped with leche flan and purple yam (ube).
What is halo halo?
This Filipino is known as a boxing legend and the fighter in history to win world titles in eight different weight classes.
Who is Manny Pacquiao?
On someone's birthday, you must eat this so that the celebrant lives a long life.
What are birthday noodles/pancit?
This phrase means "I love you" in Tagalog.
What is mahal kita?
This is the capital of the Philippines.
What is Manila?
This is a classic Filipino bread roll that is soft, fluffy, and slightly sweet. It is a staple in Filipino breakfasts and snacks, offering a comforting and nostalgic taste for many.
What is pandesal?
This singer is a member of the international girl group KATSEYE.
Who is Sophia Laforteza?
Name a New Years superstition.
What is...
- wearing polka dots
- jumping at 12 am
- turning on all your lights
These words mean "Hello" and "Goodbye."
What is Mabuhay and Paalam?
This is what it means when the Filipino flag is flown upside down (red on top).
What is sisig?
This actor gained fame as a WWE wrestler and earned widespread recognition for his role as Drax the Destroyer from Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy Franchise.
Who is Dave Bautista?
You do this after going to a funeral so the ghosts don't follow you home.
What is pagpag?
This word means "Thank you."
What is Salamat?
Name the three main isles of the Philippines.
This is a Filipino rice porridge made with rice, chicken, ginger, and garlic, often seasoned with fish sauce.
What is arroz caldo?
This Filipino voice actor is best known for his role as Zuko from Avatar: The Last Airbender.
Who is Dante Basco?
If you do this after you wash your hair, you'll go blind.
Filipinos say this when they're in distress.
What is "Hay, nako"?
This Filipino chief who also shares his name with a fish killed Spanish explorer Magellan.
Who is Lapu Lapu?
This savory Filipino dish is made from pork, typicall pork blood and meat, simmered in vinegar, garlic, and spices.
What is dinuguan?
This rapper, singer, and record producer is best known as a founding member of the hip hop group Black Eyed Peas.
Who is APL.DE.AP?
You say this to ward off evil spirits/bad luck.
What is tabi tabi?
This bird is the national bird of the Philippines.
What is the Philippine Eagle?