Cultural
What does Sinulog mean?
When did Filipinos start to migrate to the United States?
Early 1930's
How many died in the war on drugs
12,000 officially while some claim up to 20,000
What are the major languages from the Visayan regions.
Ilongo, Waray-waray, Cebuano, Aklanon, Karay-a
List 2 out of the 3 instruments
Kubing, Kulintang, Kudyapi
How many Filipinos are in the United States as of 2011?
Approximately 4 million
What is the name of the president that initiated the war on drugs
President Rodrigo Duterte
What is the purpose of the pomelo leaves?
The purpose of the pomelo leaves are placed under the house to ward off evil spirit away hovering around the house during childbirth.
Where was the dance Tinikling originated from?
Originated from the Visayan islands in central Philippines
How many Filipino immigrants were granted permanent residency?
More than 57,000
Why can crime scenes not be trusted in these drug related killings
Evidence is planted and tampered with
What Visayan region and islands that have the highest Roman Catholicism percentage?
Eastern Visayas, Leytes and Samar
What story do Filipinos tell through dance in the Sinulog Festival?
Their past and their acceptance to Christianity
Name 7 out of 10 states Filipinos settled in
California, Hawaii, Illinois, New Jersey, New York, Washington, Texas, Florida, Virginia, Nevada
Protests taking place in Manila led by catholic priests are called what
Walks for life
What do the Visayan marriage couples have to do in order to have a harmonious married life?
The couples have to step on water plates and San Francisco plant leaves on the foot of the stairs. An elderly family member has to comb the married couple's hair.
Where did farmers take their offerings to and to whom were they for?
They would take their offering to Mount Banahaw and their offerings where for St. Isidore
What is the poverty rate of Filipino Americans?
Less than half of the national total population
How many deaths have been caused directly by the police
5,500
What was the pagasawa? Explain its process.
The pagasawa is an arranged marriage that represents reaffirmation of a man and woman's gasat (fate). The boy has to tell the girl's parents about their plans and wait for approval from both families.