Pop Culture & Entertainment
This boy band sang “Bye Bye Bye” in 2000.
What is *NSYNC?
This app lets you post photos with filters and was bought by Facebook in 2012.
What is Instagram?
This U.S. president was elected in 2008, becoming the first African American to hold office.
Who is Barack Obama?
This Nintendo character is known for jumping on Goombas and rescuing Princess Peach.
Who is Mario?
This powdered orange drink was a staple in Filipino households in the 90s.
What is Tang?
This HBO series about dragons and thrones dominated TV from 2011 to 2019.
What is Game of Thrones?
This messaging app, popular in the Philippines, was known for “load” promos in the 2000s.
What is SMS/Texting?
This devastating typhoon struck the Philippines in 2013, one of the strongest ever recorded.
What is Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan)?
This 2001 Xbox game introduced Master Chief.
What is Halo?
This noontime show introduced the “Eat Bulaga!” jingle, beloved across generations.
What is Eat Bulaga!?
This anime robot hero was beloved in the Philippines during the late 70s and 80s. Famous for having a star crossed lover and with this line... female voice: "Richard!!!!" Male voice "Erika!"
Who is Daimos?
This 2003 site let you customize your profile with music and HTML, a precursor to Facebook.
What is MySpace?
This global pandemic began in late 2019 and reshaped daily life worldwide.
What is COVID-19?
This MOBA game, popular in the Philippines, features heroes like Alucard and Layla.
What is Mobile Legends: Bang Bang?
This 2000s Filipino band sang “Sana Kahit Minsan” and “Unang Tikim.”
Who is Kamikazee?
This Filipino street snack, resembling orange but puffed and crunchy, is a popular “chichirya.” with a logo of blue pig.
What are Pompoms?
This Filipino social networking site, launched in 2003, was a hit before Facebook.
What is Friendster?
This Filipino boxing legend became a senator in 2016.
Who is Manny Pacquiao?
This 2004 MMORPG became a global phenomenon, with expansions like The Burning Crusade.
What is World of Warcraft?
This 90s candy, shaped like a foot, was a favorite among Filipino kids.
What is Footlong Candy (Foot Lollipop)?
This Filipino indie film from 2009, directed by Pepe Diokno, won Venice Film Festival’s Lion of the Future.
What is Engkwentro?
This 2016 augmented reality game had players catching creatures in real-world locations.
What is Pokémon Go?
This Philippine president was ousted in 2001 after the EDSA II protests.
Who is Joseph Estrada?
This 1997 PlayStation RPG featured Cloud Strife and Sephiroth.
What is Final Fantasy VII?
This 2000s teleserye starred Claudine Barretto and Rico Yan, cementing their love team legacy.
What is Sana Maulit Muli?