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Who led the Spanish expedition that began the colonization of the Philippines in 1565?
Miguel López de Legazpi
From which country did the Spanish administer the Philippines before 1821?
Mexico (Nueva España)
What event marked the beginning of the Philippine Revolution in 1896?
Cry of Balintawak / Pugad Lawin
Where was José Rizal executed?
Bagumbayan (Luneta)
This artist performed on the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show this year along with Tyla and Cher.
Lisa Manoban
Who declared Philippine independence on June 12, 1898?
Emilio Aguinaldo
What treaty officially transferred the Philippines from Spain to the United States?
Treaty of Paris (1898)
Who was the president of the Japanese-sponsored government in 1943?
Jose P. Laurel
Who was the Vice President under the Japanese-sponsored government?
Benigno Aquino Sr.
In what province did the Americans land in 1944 to begin liberating the Philippines?
Leyte (palo, leyte)
In what province did the Americans land in 1944 to begin liberating the Philippines?
Leyte
What famous line did General Douglas MacArthur say when he returned to the Philippines?
I shall return
What was the ancient writing system used by early Filipinos before Spanish colonization?
Baybayin
Who is known as the “Father of the National Language”?
Manuel L. Quezon
What are the symbols used to react to someone’s post on social media?
Emojis / Emoticons
Which event in 1872 led to the execution of Gomburza?
Cavite Munity
What is celebrated every June 12 in the Philippines?
Independence Day
What year did Martial Law begin under Ferdinand Marcos?
1972
What march during World War II saw Filipino and American soldiers forced to walk from Bataan to Tarlac?
Bataan Death March
What is the most expensive food ingredient in the world?
Almas Caviar
Who founded the Katipunan?
Andres Bonifacio
Who is known as the “Hero of Tirad Pass”?
Gregorio Del Pilar
What was the name of the legislative body that drafted the first Philippine Constitution?
Malolos Congress
In what year did the People Power Revolution take place?
1986
What does IYKYK stands for?
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