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1. What is the largest provincial capital in Luzon in terms of land area?

The correct answer was Ilagan City, Isabela

Ilagan City in Isabela province became the newest Philippine city in December 2012. It is
the capital city of the province and is the largest city (land area) in Luzon. It is one of the
largest provincial capitals in the country in terms of land area.

2. This island in Zamboanga City in Mindanao Island is famous for its pink sand beach. What is
the name of this island?

The correct answer was Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz Island is just south of Zamboanga City and boasts pink-sand beaches. The pink
color is cause by the mixing of dead organ pipe coral (Tubipora musica) fragments which
are red in color with the white sand itself giving a pinkish tint.

3. This city is nicknamed as the 'City in the Sky'. What is the name of this highly urbanized city?

The correct answer was Antipolo City

Antipolo City is called the 'City in the Sky' because it is located at a higher altitude in the
mountains of Rizal province compared to its neighboring cities in Metro Manila. Antipolo
City is also the capital city of Rizal province and is famous for its Hinulugang Taktak falls.

4. This body of water separates Guimaras island from Panay island. What is the name of this
strait?

The correct answer was Iloilo Strait

The Iloilo Strait separates Iloilo province in Panay island from the island province of
Guimaras. Guimaras Strait separates Guimaras from Negros island. Tanon Strait separates
the islands of Negros and Cebu, and Cebu Strait separates Cebu from Bohol.

5. This Philippine island is the 62nd largest island in the world. What is this island?

The correct answer was Negros

Negros is the third largest island in the Philippines. It contains two provinces, namely
Negros Occidental and Negros Oriental. Samar is the 63rd largest island in the world,
Palawan is the 64th, and Bohol is somewhere in the 100s.
8. Which of the following is the largest island in the Calamianes Group of Islands which
hosts an airport that is a jump off point to its neighboring islands?

The correct answer was Busuanga Island

Busuanga Island is the largest island in the Calamianes Group. It is also the
gateway to the famous Coron island and the Calauit Game Preserve.

9. The world famous island of Boracay is part of which municipality in the province of
Aklan?

The correct answer was Malay

Boracay is part of the municipality of Malay in Aklan's far north. It is famous for its
powdery white sand beach.

10. This city was the last capital during the Spanish occupation of the Philippines. Which of the
following is this city?

The correct answer was Iloilo City

In 1898, just prior to the turnover of the Philippines from Spain to the US through the
Treaty of Paris, the capital of Las Islas Filipinas was moved to Iloilo City. This happened
during the war between Spain and the Philippines.

The street became famous because it used to house the Fleur-de-lis Theater (once
regarded as "The Broadway of Herran"). This street was named after a
representative for the south district of Manila in 1927 who also served as Minority
Floor Leader in the House of Representatives.

The correct answer was Pedro Gil

Pedro Gil St. used to be called Herran. It is one of the busiest intersection along Taft
Avenue. A Light Rail Transit (LRT) is located on this area.

2. This former Manila street was named after a former Alcalde Mayor of Pasay in 1871.
Later on he was one of the founder of Iglesia Filipinas Independiente (Aglipayan Church) in
Pasay.

The correct answer was Vito Cruz

The Rizal Memorial Coliseum is one of the famous landmarks in Vito Cruz.
Recently it was renamed Pablo Ocampo Sr. Street, the patriarch of the powerful
Ocampo political clan in Manila.
3. This street was named in honor of this Jesuit priest who founded a meteorological
observatory located in Ermita, Manila during the Spanish era in the Philippines. The street
is still a well-known landmark along Taft Avenue in Manila.

GEOGRAPHY EASY
Your Answer: Federico Faura

The Philippine Supreme Court and Philippine General Hospital (PGH)

are famous landmarks along Padre Faura Street

4. Formerly known as Calle Sacristia, this road was renamed in 1915 in honor of a Filipino-
Chinese businessman who secretly supported the Filipinos struggle for independence
against the Spaniards and the Americans. He and his sons owned an art supply store in the

Binondo district.
Your Answer: Roman Ongpin
Ongpin Street is easily the most recognized road in Binondo.

5. Formerly called Calle Rosario, this street was renamed after a past President of the
Philippine Senate in the 1950s. This senator came from the northern province of Abra.

The correct answer was Quintin Paredes

Quintin Paredes was born in Bangued, Abra.

6. Up to this day, this street is commonly being referred to as Trabajo, its former name. It
was renamed after the chief of police and later Mayor of Manila.

The correct answer was Manuel Dela Fuente

"Trabajo" is a Spanish word meaning hard work.

7. Formerly known as Calle Azcarraga and a well known thoroughfare at the heart of
Manila's "University Belt", this street was renamed after this famous Filipino lawyer, poet
and senator from Batangas.
Your
Answer: Claro
M. Recto
The Rectos
remain a
powerful
political clan in
Batangas
province.
8. Its former name was Melba Street. In 1914, it was renamed in honor of a Filipino patriot who
lead a group of Filipinos in petitioning the expulsion of a certain corrupt Archibishop Payo.

Your Answer: Doroteo Jose

One of the busiest Light Rail Transit (LRT) stations is located in Doroteo Jose Street,
as this connect the LRT Line 1 to LRT Line 3.

9. He was the first registered architect in the Philippines, graduating with a degree in BS
Architecture from Cornell University. A famous university in Intramuros as well as a busy street
in Sta. Cruz district in Manila was named after him. The former name of the street was
Misericordia.
The correct answer was Tomas Mapua
The old Mapua Institute High School is still located in this street.

2. Following which directions would lead you to the Philippines?

Your Answer: South from Taiwan

The main islands of the Philippines are directly south of Taiwan across the Luzon Strait.
Although the strait is some 250 km wide, there are a number of Philippine islands within
the Strait and so arguably it is the Bashi Channel which separates the two countries.

One theory is that the earliest Philippine settlers were Austronesians out of Taiwan, who
themselves originally came from the Yangtze river area of China.

3. The Philippines is part of the Pacific Ring of Fire. Which of the following features are typical
of this belt?

The correct answer was Earthquakes

Also known as the circum-Pacific belt, volcanic activity features strongly and this means
lots of earthquakes. Some 75% of the world's active volcanoes and around 90% of the
world's earthquakes are said to occur in the Pacific Ring of Fire, which extends from
New Zealand up the east coast of Asia, across the Aleutian trench and down the west
coast of the Americas.

Tornadoes, monsoons and tropical temperatures also occur in the Philippines, however,
these are not connected to plate tectonics.
4. The Rice Terraces of the mountainous Cordilleras are the only form of stone construction in the
Philippines uninfluenced by colonial cultures. What crop was grown before rice took over around
1600 AD?
The correct answer was Taro
Traditionally, Filipinos used wood rather than stone in buildings. The terraces were an
exception. Perhaps a thousand years old, they were built of stone. Because of the mountainous
terrain, the Cordillera tribes were able to prevent domination by foreign invaders and thus to
preserve their own culture.

The Terraces were put on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1995. The 2,000-year-old
Banaue Rice Terraces in the Ifugao province are also a regular tourist fixture, but did not
make it onto the UNESCO list due to contamination by modern structures.

Potatoes came from South America originally, maize from Mexico and wheat from the
Middle East. Taro is believed to have come from India and South-east Asia.

6. Ninety kilometres north-west of the capital Manila can be found Lake Pinatabu, possibly the
country's deepest lake at 600 metres depth. How was it formed?

The correct answer was Volcanic eruption

The lake was only formed in 1991 when Mount Pinatabu blew its top. The volcano's summit
was replaced by a caldera measuring 2.5 kilometres in diameter. Copious rainfall has seen
the crater fill rapidly.

Concerns about the potential collapse of the caldera under the weight of water led to a
quarter of the volume being drained. Erosion may result in the collapse of the lake walls and
drainage of the lake before too long.

7. Turning to energy, which renewable resource contributes the most to the Philippine power
network?

The correct answer was Hydro

Coal-fired power stations topped the list in 2014 at over 30% for installed capacity, followed
by hydro-electric then oil-based generation at around 19% each. Natural gas power stations
came next then geothermal at around 10% of total installed capacity, according to the
Philippine Department of Energy. Wind, biomass and then solar bring up the rear.

Construction on a nuclear power plant at Morong, Bataan started in 1976 in response to the
1973 oil crisis. The Three Mile Island accident in 1979 resulted in a temporary halt to
construction and some 4,000 faults being unearthed. The 1986 Chernobyl meltdown saw the
nearly-complete Bataan project halted. It took another 30 years to pay off the debt associated
with it. Never operational, in 2011 it was planned to turn it into a tourist attraction.
8. The Chocolate Hills of Bohol are a collection of more than 1,250 cone-shaped limestone hills
spread over some 50 square kilometres. Why 'chocolate'?

The correct answer was The mounds turn brown during the dry season
The mounds are grass-covered and brown off towards the end of the dry season. The
Philippines is not known for cocoa bean production and any cash crops (such as rice) tend
to be grown between the mounds, which are typically between 30 and 50 metres high,
rather than on top of them.

A big threat to this tourist attraction is commercial quarrying which tends to flatten the
hills. Despite legislative protection, mining and development pressure continues.

9. Lending its name to a 'Star Trek' character, in which Philippine sea can you find Tubbataha Reefs
National Park?

The correct answer was Sulu Sea

Declared by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 1993, it sits in the middle of the Sulu Sea
within the Philippine archipelago. This marine and bird sanctuary is focussed on two
uninhabited atolls and a reef. It boasts a very high concentration of marine species with, for
example, some 600 fish species, 360 coral species and 100 bird species represented.

Its remote position and lack of drinking water have helped protect it, however, it is now
under pressure from over-fishing and destructive fishing practices (such as dynamite fishing
and the use of cyanide).

Gene Roddenberry, the screenwriter for the original 'Star Trek' series, is said to have chosen
the character name 'Sulu' to represent Asia. The other characters were from 'Star Trek: The
Next Generation' (William Riker), 'Babylon 5' (Delenn) and 'Star Trek: Deep Space Nine'
(Benjamin Sisko)

10. Going underground now, this Philippine tourist attraction on the island of Palawan was until 2007
considered the longest underground river in the world. Featuring stalactites, stalagmites and large
chambers up to 2.5 million cubic metres in size, what type of rock does the river pass through?

The correct answer was Limestone

A 24-kilometre cave runs from Mount Saint Paul to the South China Sea and includes the last
8.2-kilometre section of the Cabayugan River (also known as the Puerto Princesa Subterranean
River). The bottom half of the river is navigable and tidal. It was declared a World Heritage
Site by UNESCO in 1999 and is part of the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park,
home to at least 800 plant species, 165 bird species and 30 mammal species.

The longest underground river, which is also accessible from the surface, found to date (2015)
is to be found in the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico. It twists and turns for 153 kilometres, or
about 10 kilometres as the crow flies.

5. The Philippines is predominantly Catholic in religion. Islam is the second largest religion of the
Philippines and most of the Filipino Muslims live in what island?
 The correct answer was D. Mindanao
Mindanao is in the southern part of the country. It is the only group of islands that the
Spanish church failed to dominate.

6. During World War Two, it was known as "The Rock" due to its fortress and the strong resistance
of the USAFFE (United States Army Forces in the Far East) forces. What is the name of this island?

Your Answer:
The correct answer was Corregidor ( BATAAN)
After the fall of Bataan it was the last resistance of the Filipino and
USAFFE forces.

7. Where can you find the marker for "Kilometer 0 (zero)in the Philippines"? It is the distance
reference to all points in the country.
The correct answer was Rizal Monument in D. Luneta Park
The Rizal monument can be found in Luneta formerly known as Bagumbayan. The
monument serve as the starting point of any location in the Philippines.

11. What is the provincial capital of the Second largest province in Cagayan Valley (Isabela)?

GEOGRAPHY
Your Answer: Ilagan
This is the second largest province. It is in the northern part of Luzon. Together with
Cagayan, Quirino, Nueva Viscaya and Batanes it is called the Cagayan Valley Region.

13. What is the largest province in the Philippines in terms of land area?

The correct answer was Palawan

This province is a large, long island found in the west-central part of the country. The capital
is Puerto Princesa City.

14. What is the longest mountain range in the Country?

Your Answer: Sierra Madre

The Sierra Madre mountain range runs from Cagayan in the north to Quezon
province in the south, which is almost the entire length of eastern Luzon island.
15. In the early 1990s, this volcano exploded and it is one the most violent in the 20th century. What
is the name of this volcano?

The correct answer was Mt. Pinatubo

It can be found in Zambales province. This volcano was dormant for almost 600 years before
the explosion which left most of central Luzon devastated. Up to the present, every rainy
season the province of Pampanga and Zambales is still ravaged by lahar.

2. What were people of mixed Spanish-Chinese, Spanish-Native or Chinese-Native ancestry referred to

as?

Your Answer: mestizos

5. What were individuals called if they were born in the Philippines but were of entirely Spanish decent?

Your Answer: Creoles

Peninsulares
Insulares
Indio

"Marcha Filipina Magdalo" was the original title of the Philippines' national anthem before it was
changed to "Marcha Nacional Filipina" and then to "Lupang Hinirang."

Your Answer: True

Julian Felipe, a composer from Cavite, wrote the national anthem. He submitted the first
draft to Emilio Aguinaldo. He then asked him to teach the music to the people.
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2. How many provinces are there in the PHilippines?

Your Answer: 81,

There are 17 regions and within the regions are 81 provinces. The provinces are divided into
115 cities and 1,495 municipalities.

3. Who was the "Hero of Tirad Pass?"

Your Answer: Gregorio del Pilar B. Juan Luna C. Emilio Jacinto d. Gregoria De Jesus
He was born in San Jose, Bulacan on November 14, 1875. He died on December 2, 1899.
5. Which Philippine hero was born in Ilocos Norte and was also known for his "Spoliarium"?

The correct answer was d. Juan Luna

Juan Luna's painting "Spoliarium" won a gold medal in the Exposicion Nacional de Bellas
Artes in Madrid in 1884.

6. What is the "world's smallest commercial fish" that can be found in Bicol called?

GEOGRAPHY
Your Answer: sinarapan
Lake Buhi of Camarines Sur is known as the habitat of sinarapan.

7. In which town is the "First Monument of Rizal" located?

The correct answer was Daet

This was built in 1898 across the Old Daet Municipal Hall. Daet is the capital of the province
of Camarines Norte in the Bicol region.

8. How many cities and municipalities does the National Capital Region (NCR) have?
The correct answer was 17
Manila, one of the cities in NCR, is the country's capital. There are 16 cities and 1
municipality. This region is located on Luzon.

9. The American influence is very evident in the Philippines and its fast food culture is evident in many
towns and cities. Which is the most popular fast food chain in the country?

The correct answer was Jollibee

Jollibee started as an ice cream parlour before branching out into burgers. Faced with the introduction
of McDonalds in the late 70s, Tony Tan Caktiong's friends told him to either sell his shops to
McDonalds or become one of their franchise holders. "They will eat you alive" he was told. He
decided to fight and as they say "The rest is history".
Adapting his food to the Philippine palate, he added spaghetti and rice and has more than twice as
many outlets as the American chain whose menus are virtually identical in every country.
2. Which ruler was the Philippines named after?

Your Answer: King Philip the Second of Spain

In 1565, the Spanish landed in Cebu with 500 armed soldiers and claimed the country in the
name of Spain and remained there until 1898. Hence the great influence on the Philippines
which is evident in its religion, culture, etc. Many of the family names are of Spanish origin.

6. It is possible to find a multitude of different cuisines in the Philippines as they have adapted many
dishes from China, Spain, America etc. The food is usually contained in a covered pot and sold by
vendors, you lift the lid and point to the food you want to eat. What is the name of this kind of food
stall?

The correct answer was Turo-Turo

Since Turo-Turo means point point, this is the name of the stall selling these kind of
foods.

7. President Marcos, one of the more colourful politicians in the Philippines was removed from
power in 1986. Where did he spend his last days before dying in 1989?

The correct answer was Hawaii

Marcos was overthrown by "People Power" in 1986 and was exiled to Honolulu, Hawaii
where he died in 1989. His remains were brought back to the Philippines and are still awaiting
burial, as his widow Imelda wanted him buried with full national honours in the "Heroes"
cemetery. In 2006, the Philippine government had not agreed.

8. What is the name of the palace that Imelda Marcos built for the visit of Pope John Paul the Second
in 1981?

Your Answer: The Coconut Palace

Although the Coconut Palace was built for the Pope, he refused to stay there, saying it was
too ostentatious.
 QUIZ BOWL REVIEWER-INTRAMS
1.Who was the first Filipino recording artist?
Maria Carpena
2. Who founded the la Liga Filipina?
Jose Rizal
3. What is the first word of the 1987 Philippine Constitution?
We
4. Who was the first Miss Philippines?
Evangeline Castro
5. Who was the first Filipino Olympian?
David Nepomuceno
6. Whose last words were 'It is done!'
Jose Rizal
7. Who designed the Rizal Monument?
Richard Kissling
8. In 1908, the Philippines Premier State University was created by Act No. 1870. Name the
university.

Ans: University of the Philippines

9. He arrived in Cebu in 1565 to establish the first Spanish settlement in the Philippines,
marking the beginning of Spain's colonization and Christianization of the archipelago.
Who was he?
Miguel Lopez de Legazpi
10. In 1851, the first commercial bank in the Philippines and the far East, was established.
What is the present name of this bank?
Bank of the Philippine Islands
1. She was the first woman member of the Katipunan (July 1893).
Gregoria de Jesús
2. After the death of her husband Andres Bonifacio, Gregoria de Jesus was later married to
whom?
Julio Nakpil
3. Who was the last Sultan of Sulu?
Jamalul Kiram II
4. The first woman to top the Philippine BAR Examination.
Tecla San Andres Ziga
5. He was also known as Hermano Pule.
Apolinario de la Cruz
6. Who was the chief advisor of Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo?
Apolinario Mabini
7. The first political party in the Philippines organized on December 23, 1900 by wealthy
Filipino illustrados.
Federal Party

8. What is the pseudonym used by Pablo Faced?

Quioquiap
9. Who was called "The First Filipino Diplomat" ?
 Felipe Agoncillo
10. Who was the leader of the Cavite Mutiny, the first huelga (labor strike) recorded in the
Philippines?
Francisco la Madrid
11. The first president of the Katipunan.
Deodato Arellano
12. The first Sulu-United States Treaty concluded on August 20,1899 allowing American
presence in Sulu.
Bates Treaty
13. Who was the first Filipino president (1915-1920) of the University of the Philippines?
Ignacio Villamor
14. He founded the Socialist Party of the Philippines in 1929, which merged with the older
Communist Party of the Philippines(PKP) in 1939.
Pedro Abad Santos
15. Who was the first woman councilor of Manila?
Carmen Planas

. Who led the longest revolt in the Philippines during the Spanish times?
Francisco Dagohoy
2. Who was the Spanish governor-general who ordered the deportation of Jose Rizal to
Dapitan?
Gov. Gen. Eulogio Despujol
3. What was the name of the Filipino soldier who led the Cavite Mutiny of 1872?
Sergeant Lamadrid
4. Who wrote the "Kartilla", considered the 'bible' of the Katipunan movement?
Emilio Jacinto
5. Who created the designs for the Philippine national flag?
Emilio Aguinaldo
6. Who was the last general of the Filipino-American revolution to surrender to the
Americans?
Simeon Ola
7. Which of the following former presidents died in a plane crash?
Ramon Magsaysay
8. Who named the country 'Islas de San Lazaro'?

Ferdinand Magellan
9. What was the name of Diego Silang's wife, who continued the revolt against the
Spaniards in the Ilocos region after Diego's death?
Gabriela
10. Who was the hero of the Battle at Tirad Pass?
Gregorio del Pilar
1. One of the last Filipino generals who fought the Americans and established the so-called
'Tagalog Republic'
Miguel Malvar
Macario Sakay
Manuel Tinio
Gregorio del Pilar
2. She is a Filipino heroine. After her husband died, she continued the war against Spain,
was caught and hanged.
Gabriela Silang
3. Who was the 'Great Dissenter'?
Manuel Roxas Jr
Claro M. Recto
Eulogio Rodriguez
Camilo Osias
4. Who is the former Senate President who came from Abra?
Quintin Paredes
5. Who is generally acknowledged as the first President of the Philippines?
Emilio Aguinaldo
6. Who excommunicated Fr. Gregorio Aglipay?
Norzaleda
7. Where was the Rizal's novel 'Noli Mi Tangere' published?
Berlin
8. Who is the Filipino historian who claimed that there was no Philippine history before the
execution of the three nationalists priests?
Teodoro Agoncillo
9. What is the name of Filipino armed contingent that helped the Americans capture
Aguinaldo?
Macabebe Scouts
10. Who is the highest American military official that was killed in action during the
Filipino-American war?
Gen. Lawton

PHIL HISTORY, CULTURE AND ARTS

1. Which of these is the largest insect native to the Philippines?
giant moth
2. The Bamboo Organ of Las Piñas, Philippines is a musical instrument made up of 1,031
pipes, 902 of which are bamboo (the rest are metal). Who created the famous Bamboo
Organ?
Father Diego Cera
3. Which Filipino revolutionary was tagged the "Lakambini of Katipunan"?
Gregoria de Jesus
4. Amado V. Hernandez was the first posthumous recipient of the National Artist for
Literature award in 1973. What was the title of his first Filipino sociopolitical novel that
exposed the ills of society as evident in the agrarian problems of the 1950s?
Mga Ibong Mandaragit
5. Who was the first National Artist for Historical Literature in the Philippines?
Carlos Quirino

6. Which National Artist used the pen name Doveglion?

Jose Garcia Villa
7. Who was the last American Governor General in the Philippines?
Frank Murphy
8. The money used during the Japanese occupation of the Philippines in WWII was called
what?
Mickey Mouse Money
9. Who was the first Philippine National Artist in 1972, recognized for outstanding
contribution to Philippine art?
Fernando C. Amorsolo
10. Andres Bonifacio (1863-1897) was often called the Father of the Philippine Revolution.
Name the famous mountain where he was executed.
Bundok Buntis

ADDITIONAL REVIEWER FOR DUAL MEET

1. The Hispanic Period had started in the Philippines in 1500s. Who was the first
Governor of the Philippines?

The correct answer was Miguel Lopez de Legazpi

In 1572, Miguel Lopez de Legazpi became the first Governor of the Philippines and
established a government together with Augustinian and Dominican friars.

2. For how many years did Spanish rule last in the Philippines?

The correct answer was 333

Other accepted answers: 333 years for 333 years
The Spaniards occupied the Philippines from 1565 to 1898, exactly 333 years. Spanish
rule ended after the signing of the Treaty of Paris in 1898, which withdrew Spain from the
Philippines, Guam, Cuba and Puerto Rico.

3. Raja Lakandula and Raja Sulayman revolted against Governor Guido de Lavezaris, because
of the abuses by the Spaniards. What is the revolt called?

The correct answer was Manila Revolt

The successor to Miguel Lopez de Legaspi, Governor-General Guido Lavezaris, had
sequestered all the properties of the Rajahs. The revolt failed because of the loyalty of the
Spanish and Filipino troops to the Governor-General.

4. Which one of these Philippine revolts during the Hispanic period lasted longest?

Your Answer: Dagohoy Revolt

The Dagohoy Revolt of 1744-1829 was the longest in the history of the Philippines.
Francisco Dagohoy was mourning for his dead brother, when a Spanish priest refused to
give the latter a Christian burial. He called his supporters all over Bohol to fight against
the injustice. Twenty Governor-Generals tried to stop the Boholanos (resident of Bohol)
from rebelling but they failed. Unfortunately, Dagohoy died in 1827 (cause of death
unknown) and the revolt had ended as Dagohoy's supporters making their last stand.
Victory went to the Spaniards, under Governor General Mariano Ricafort.

Other details (by revolt and years): Palaris Revolt - 3 years, Parang and Upay revolt - 13
years, Camerino revolt - 4 years.
5. In 1762-1763 the most popular revolt took place in Ilocos. Diego and Gabriela Silang had
defended Ilocos from the Spanish authorities. Identify the relationship of the Silangs.

The correct answer was husband and wife

The Silang revolt took place during the British invasion of the Philippines. In 1763, the
revolutionary leader Diego Silang was killed by his friend, Miguel Vicos; and his wife
Gabriela Silang (the "Joan of Arc" of Ilocos) continued the revolt for her husband's death.
The Ilocanos were defeated and Gabriela was executed by the Spaniards, ending the
Silang Revolt.

6. The Religious Revolt of Hermano Pule took seventeen months to quell. The root of this
revolt came from this kind of order The One, this author described was a
___________________________.

Your Answer: Religious Order

Apolinario "Hermano Pule" de la Cruz had started his own religious order named
"Confradia de San José" (Spanish for "Confraternity of Saint Joseph") which was banned
by the Spanish authorities. In June 1840, Hermano Pule and his supporters fought against
the Spaniards, but they still failed. The Pule Revolt ended with the execution of de la Cruz
in 4th of November, 1841.

Updated 26th June, 2009: miss april changed the FITB to MC, to avoid further confusion
to each quiz players. To the one who PM'd me, thanks for the correction (I forgot your
name, sorry being busy for almost everyday - no time to get into the FunTrivia!)

7. Which of these priests was executed by Governor-General Rafael de Izuquierdo in 1872?

Your Answer: all of them were executed

Governor General Rafael de Izquierdo had the three priests, Mariano Gomez, Jose Burgos,
and Jacinto Zamora (also known as "Gomburza") garotted at Cavite in February 17, 1872.

Additional info: Jose Rizal's "El Filibusterismo" ("The Reign of Greed") was dedicated to
these priests in 1891, almost two decades after the execution.

8. Dr. Jose Protacio Rizal is Philippines' national hero because of his large contribution to
independence during the 19th century. What was his main weapon against the Spaniards?

Your Answer: Pen

The proverb "the pen is mightier than the sword" was used with reference to novelists like
him. His many literary works include the novels "Noli Me Tangere" ("Touch Me Not"),
"El Filibusterismo" ("The Reign of Greed"), and the poem "Mi Ultimo Adios" ("Farewell,
Beloved Country").

9. Jose Rizal and other Illustrados (Spanish for Filipino intellectuals) had established this group
of propaganda writers. The name of this progressive society newspaper against Spain was
_______________.

Your Answer: La Solidaridad

La Solidaridad ("The Solidarity") was created in Barcelona, Spain on 13th December,

1888. These Illustrados used the pen to express their freedom of speech against the corrupt
Spanish rulers.
 Some of the Propaganda writers were Dr. Jose Rizal, Marcelo Del Pilar, Antonio Luna,
Jose Ma. Panganiban, among others.

Udated 14th of December: I have added the word newspaper in the question. Credits to
merliebrainy for the corrections.

10. July 1892: La Liga Filipina (Spanish for "The Philippine League") was established by Dr.
Jose Rizal in Tondo, Manila.

Your Answer: True

La Liga Filipina (The Philippine League) was created to establish a civil organization for
peace and unity. It became inactive four days after Rizal was secretly arrested and exiled
to Dapitan. Later, the organization was divided into two: The Katipunans ("Freedom", a
group of revolutionary men) and the Cuerpo de Compromisarios ("Body of Delegates", a
group that supported La Solidaridad/The Solidarity).

11. Andres Bonifacio talked personally to Rizal during the later's exile in Dapitan.

Your Answer: nO

Ex-La Liga Filipina (Spanish for "The Philippine League") member and Katipunan
("Freedom" in FIlipino) founder, Andres Bonifacio, and his chancellors had decided to
persuade Dr. Rizal to join the Katipunans. The Katipunan group sent Pio Valenzuela, Dr.
Rizal's friend, for the group's appeal but Rizal refused to engage in violence.

12. Filipinos remembered Dr. Jose Rizal as the patriot of the masses. He was executed by the
Spanish authorities in Luneta (Bagumbayan by then), Manila in December 30, 1896. Which of
these capital punishments was used to execute him?

Your Answer: Shooting

During the Spanish period, the garotte and shooting were the most common methods of
execution in the Philippines. In Dr. Rizal's case, he was shot by the firing squad on the
morning of 30th December, 1896 for treason (against Spain).

13. The massive raid in the printing press of "Diario de Manila" (Spanish for "The Newspaper
of Manila") had alarmed the Katipunan members due to the arrest of their several comrades.
After the second general meeting, these men decided to tear up this important document.
Which of these was it?

The correct answer was residence certificates

The cause of "Cry of Pugadlawin" (The word "cry" here means a rallying call or signal
and "Pugadlawin" means hawk's nest in Filipino): The Katipunan existence was revealed
by Teodoro Patiño to his sister and later told to a priest about the organization. The
Spanish authorities had arrested and executed several Katipunan members after the raid on
the printing press.

As the sign of commitment to the Katipunans, Bonifacio and the large group of
Katipuneros tore up a "cedula" (Spanish for residence certificate) in Pugadlawin,
Balintawak. The Katipunans dominated the first battle in Calookan with the small victory
but they retreated in Mandaluyong, then in Balara after the Spanish reinforcements had
defeated the forces of the revolutionaries.
14. The Tejeros Convention happened in which Philippine province?

The correct answer was Cavite

Bonifacio was in negotiations aimed at uniting the Katipuan factions in Tejeros, Cavite.
He was invited by Magdalo to settle the governorship of the country, but Magdalo settled
for revolutionary government and Magdiwang ("Celebrate" in Filipino) agreed to retain
Katipunan.

15. The Spanish-American War brought an end to Spanish rule. In May 1898, the Americans,
under Commodore George Dewey won "The Battle of ______ ______".

Your Answer: Manila Bay

"The Battle of Manila Bay" had lasted only few hours during 1st of May 1898. The USS
Olympia and the fleet of ships under U.S. Navy's Asiatic Squadron Commander, Commodore
George Dewey had dominated the Manila Bay. The battle lasted only a few hours till the
Spanish fleet under Admiral Patricio Montojo was defeated.

The Americans also helped the Filipinos to free the rest of the country. Emilio Aguinaldo
came back from exile in Hong Kong and declared independence in Cavite on 12th June 1898.

1. After the Negritos, what was the second group of people who migrated by sea to the
Philippines 3,000 to 8,000 years ago?

The correct answer was Indonesians

The Indonesian people came into two waves. The first one, the 'Indonesians A', became
the ancestors of the Ilongot people of the Sierra Madres. Both groups introduced the
'kaingin' system of farming which is still practised today in the forested areas of the
Philippines.

2. Foreign influences were evident on most aspects of Filipino culture - the Philippine
languages, for example. Now, from which Asian language do these words came from,
'alam', 'hukom', and 'salamat'?

Your Answer: Arabic

'Alam' means 'know'. 'Hukom' is a judge and 'salamat' means 'thanks'. These words
were possibly brought by the Arab merchants and traders who came to the country in
the 9th century.

3. What is considered the earliest form of writing in the Philippines?

The correct answer was Baybayin

This alphabet, often incorrectly referred to as 'alibata', consists of 17 letters of which
three are vowels and fourteen are consonants.

4. Who first introduced the Islamic religion in the Philippines?

The correct answer was Makhdum

 Mahdum (or Mudum or Makhdum) was an Arabic scholar who visited the island of
Sulu in Mindanao in 1380 converting the natives there to Islam. After his death, Rajah
Baginda, a prince, continued propagating the Islamic faith to the people of Sulu first
started by Makhdum.

5. Who commanded a large Chinese fleet, sent by Emperor Yung Lo of the Ming dynasty in
1402 to trade with the country at the same time establish colonies along the coast towns of
the archipelago?

The correct answer was Cheng Ho

The fleet consisted of more than sixty ships and had visited the islands of Mindoro and
Sulu, Lingayen in the Pangasinan province and the Manila Bay.

6. What province was in the earlier times became known far and wide as the 'provincia de
Comintang'?

Your Answer: Batangas

Comintang (or kumintang), originally a war song, became the love song of the ancient
Filipinos. When sung, it is accompanied by dancing to the sound of the early musical
instruments.

7. Marriage among the Filipinos in the past was long and complicated. You had to render
services to the prospective bride's family, for example, by chopping wood or fetching water
from a 'balon' for days or months or years! If you were lucky enough to be accepted, what
did you call of the gift you were required to give to the girl's parents?

Your Answer: Bigay-kaya

It was sab-ong in Ilocano. The gift either consisted of a piece of land, a cow or
pieces of gold. Bigay-suso was a kind of bribe given to the girl's mother.

8. Who was the Supreme Being of the ancient Filipinos who, they believed, had created the
universe?

Your Answer: Bathala

Bathala is the highest deity and the lord of all the creation. Lalahon is the goddess of
harvest while Sidapa is the god of death. The prayers and sacrifices offered to the
gods were performed by the 'babayins' or 'katalonas'.

9. While most of the children of the ancient times were taught at home, there existed formal
schools in the Panay Island of Visayas. What were these schools called?

The correct answer was bothoan

Here the Panay children were taught arithmetic, reading, religion and writing.

10. Where was the landing spot of the 10 Bornean datus who had escaped (along with their
families) from the rule of their sultan, Makatunaw of Borneo?

Your Answer: San Joaquin, Panay Island

The 10 datus (chieftains) purchased land on which they could settle in from Marikudo.
They were led by Datu Puti. Datu Puti later returned to Borneo via the Palawan route.
Datu Balensusa and Dumangsol established their settlement in Batangas while the rest
of the datus settled in Panay.
1. What was the first book published in the Philippines?

Your Answer: Doctrina Christiana

This book was published during the Spanish period and contains prayers and some
religious acts and beliefs that all Catholics should follow.

2. Who fought the Spanish government because the government did not give a formal funeral
ceremony for his brother?

Your Answer: Francisco Dagohoy

The ceremony was denied by the frailes (Spanish priest) because the brother of Dagohoy
was accused of being an enemy of the Church.

3. During the Japanese occupation of the Philippines, a Filipino president was appointed by the
Japanese. Who was he?

The correct answer was Jose P. Laurel Sr.

It was run by the Japanese and was of course a puppet government.

4. What term was used for those women who were used by Japanese soldiers to gratify their
lust?

Your Answer: comfort women

"Comfort Women" was derived from the word 'comfort room' where Japanese soldiers
satisfied their lust.

5. Which of these was a US president during the 'American Era' in the Philippines?

Your Answer: Franklin Roosevelt

It was Roosevelt who granted the Philippines a "Commonwealth Government".

6. On 1901, an institution was established by the Americans for aspiring educators. What is the
present name of this institution?

The correct answer was Philippine Normal University

This institution was first named "Philippine Normal School" and then "Philippine Normal
College". An act signed by former President Aquino granted the school's university status.

7. From which language is the Filipino vernacular largely derived?

The correct answer was Tagalog

Almost 65% of the total population of the Philippines that use Tagalog in communication.

8. When did the original Edsa (People's Power) Revolution begin?

Your Answer: February 22, 1986

This massive action by the Filipinos was made through the effort of Fidel V. Ramos and
Juan Ponce Enrile (they are both secretaries on Marcos cabinet) and were backed by
Cardinal Sin. The Edsa Revolution overthrew President Ferdinand Marcos.
9. What place in the Philippines is also known as the "walled city"?

Your Answer: Intramuros

It was built by the Spaniards and only whites (and certain others classed as whites), were
allowed to live there in Spanish colonial times. It was completely destroyed during the
World War II but has been rebuilt and is considered one of the famous tourist attractions
in the Philippines.

10. What act is also known as the "Martial Law" act?

The correct answer was Proclamation 1081

This dictatorial proclamation made in September 1972 sparked off a revolution and chaos.
It gave the President the wide ranging powers including the right to nominate his
successor

1. The First Republic of the Philippines was established during a war. Which one?

The correct answer was Philippine-American War

Emilio Aguinaldo, the very first Philippine President, ruled from 1898 to 1901 in
Malolos, Bulacan. The conflict between the First Republic and the United States of
America had started the "Philippine-American War" or also called "Philippine
Insurrection". This war had lasted for three years (1899-1902).
2. Who won the first Philippine National Presidential Election?

Your Answer: Manuel Luis Quezon

The first Philippine President of the Commonwealth and the "Father of the Philippine
language", Manuel L. Quezon (1935-1944) was recognized by the US after the
Philippines gained self-government in 1916. He won the elections in 1935 against First
Republic President Emilio Aguinaldo and Bishop Gregorio Aglipay.

3. During the World War II, the "Puppet Government" (Second Republic) was set up in the
Philippines during Japan's occupation of the country. The name of the lawyer-politician
appointed by the Japanese was Sergio Osmeña.

The correct answer was False

1941-1945: World War II affected not only the Philippines but also the Allied and
Axis Powers around the world. Sergio Osmeña was the First Vice President of the
Philippines (1935-1944) before he became the successor to Manuel L. Quezon, who
died of tuberculosis in New York.

Jose P. Laurel's presidency had put him in danger because of his collaboration with the
Japanese. He was selected by the National Assembly to serve as the 3rd President of
the Philippines, but he was nearly shot.
4. Manuel Roxas became the last Commonwealth President before the Philippines gained
independence from United States.

The correct answer was True

The successor to Sergio Osmeña as the third and last Commonwealth President,
Manuel Roxas served the Commonwealth for only 37 days (28th of May - 4th of July
1946). He became the President of the Third Republic of the Philippines on July 4,
1946 until his death in 1948.
5. This late lawyer-politician from Ilocos had served two Republics, and the longest seated
President of the Philippines. His name was _____________________.

Your Answer: Ferdinand Marcos

He served 21 years as the President until "People Power Revolution" in February

1986. He was the 6th President of the Third Republic (1969-1973), First Prime
Minister/New Society President (1978-1981), and also the First President of the 4th
Republic (1981-1986) of the Philippines.

6. This former Senator, Benigno "Ninoy" Aquino was shot at Manila International Airport
after seven years in exile. When did this assassination happened?

Your Answer: 21st of August 1983

The late Senator Benigno "Ninoy" Aquino's death had shocked the whole Philippines
because of the assasination in Manila Internation Airport. Almost 2 million people
came to express their condolences to his family. The 21st of August is now a national
holiday in the Philippines.

7. 1986: Three years after Benigno "Ninoy" Aquino's death, the battle cries of the nation
had changed. The Filipinos protested in the streets using prayers and flowers, instead of
knives and guns. What was the name of this revolution?

Your Answer: People Power Revolution

Despite Marcos winning against Ninoy's widow, Corazon Aquino, some of his
supporters said that the results of the February 7 snap election were unreliable because
of malpractice.

Two of the officials, former President Fidel Ramos (Vice Chief of Staff of the Armed
Forces) and Senator Juan Ponce Enrile (Minister of Defense), had supported Ninoy's
widow as the victorious president. The late Manila Archbishop Jaime Cardinal Sin,
had also supported these officials and called the nation to support the movement for
change, via Radio Veritas.
8. Two significant events happened on this day in Philippine history:
1. The revolution ended when the former president and his family fled to the United
States.
2. Corazon Aquino and Salvador Laurel were sworn in as President and Vice-President,
respectively.

Which day was it?

Your Answer: 25th February 1986

On the morning of February 25, 1986, Corazon Aquino and Salvador Laurel took their
oaths as President and Vice-President on the same day in the Club Filipino, San Juan
in the presence of Supreme Court Associate Justice Claudio Teehankee. President
Marcos fled to the US on the same day and stayed in exile until his death in 1989.
9. Former film actor-politician Joseph "Erap" Estrada was also ousted by the following
revolt of People Power, called EDSA 2 in 2001. He faced the impeachment trial for which
of these violations?

Your Answer: All of these are true

Former President Joseph Estrada, was the first President to face and to lose from the
impeachment trial on-air.

2000: Some of the senators were accusing the President for receiving millions of Pesos
from the operations of "jueteng". This expose had widespread to open the
impeachment trial against President Estrada.

January 2001: Most of the senators voted "NO" for opening the confidential
documents for the "Jose Velarde" account. People, including the People Power 1
advocates, went to EDSA (abbreviation for "Epipanio de los Santos") Shrine to protest
against President Estrada that lasted for 4 days.

10. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, the President after the 2001 People Power Revolution, had
also faced controversies regarding her administration status. One of these was in regard to
the elections in May 2004.

Your Answer: Hello Garci Scandal

Mrs. Arroyo and former Commission on Elections Chairman Virgilio "Garci"

Garcillano were both involved in "Hello Garci" Scandal because of the wiretapped
conversation between them. There were some attempts to impeach the President many
times from 2005, but they failed.
#1 Where is the Philippines located?
Southeast Asia
Correct!ThePhilippines is located in Southeast Asia Region. This region includes the 10-
member ASEAN nations and East Timor. The ASEAN member countries are Brunei
Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore,
Thailand, and Vietnam.
#2 What type of landmass is the Philippines?
Archipelago
Correct!The Philippines is the second largest archipelago country in the world.
#3 The Philippines is the second largest island group in the world after Indonesia. How
many islands comprise the Philippines?
7,107 islands
Correct!The country is composed of 7,107 islands and is the most northern Malay country.
#4 What do you call a person who comes from the Philippines?
Filipino
Correct!The term Filipino originally referred only to the Creoles or Spanish Filipinos and the
Spanish mestizos who had Spanish blood and were born in the Philippines. Natives were
commonly called Indios. The term Filipino was then limited by property, education, and Spanish
culture. The Ilustrados were the first to infuse the term Filipino to the inhabitants of the
Philippines regardless of racial strains and social status.
#5 What is the Spanish title of the national anthem of the Philippines?
Marcha Nacional Filipina
Correct!Marcha Nacional Filipina is the Spanish version of the national anthem of the
Philippines composed in 1898 by Julian Felipe with lyrics by Jose Palma in Spanish adapted
from the poem FILIPINAS, written by Jose Palma in 1899. Lupang Hinirang is the Filipino
version.
#6 Where was the first capital of the Philippines located?
Visayas
Correct!Cebu was the first Spanish settlement in the Philippines established by Miguel Lopez de
Legazpi on April 1565 and became the capital of the colony for 6 years before the capital was
transfered to Manila. Cebu is located in the Visayas, Central Philippines.
#7 What islands were originally called "Las Islas Filipinas" (Philippine Islands) before
being adopted as the name of the entire archipelago?
Leyte and Samar
The correct answer is Leyte and Samar
The name Philippines was named after the Spanish crown prince Felipe, later Felipe II in the
16th century by Spanish explorer Ruy López de Villalobos and named it Las Islas Filipinas,
originally referring to the islands of Leyte and Samar
#8 What is the most northern province in the Philippines?
Batanes
Correct!The Province of Batanes is the most northernly province in the Philippines, bordering
Taiwan.
#9 How many island provinces are there in the Visayas archipelago?
The correct answer is 5Island provinces are compose of either groups of islands or a single island
that is completely surrounded by water. In the Visayas, there are 5 island provinces: Biliran,
Bohol, Cebu, Guimaras, and Siquijor.
#10 In Mindanao, what province has more volcanoes than towns?
Camiguin Correct!Camiguin Island is a pear-shaped volcanic island with a total land area
of 238 sq. kilometers in northern Mindanao. The island is host to 7 active volcanoes and just 5
towns, a statistic unmatched anywhere else in Southeast Asia.
 Kauna-unahang bayani ng Pilipinas na nanguna sa
LAPU-LAPU
pakikipaglaban kay Magellan
Tanyag na hayop na matatagpuan sa Bohol TARSIER
Bilang ng mga unibersidad na kalahok sa UAAP 8
Isla sa pinakadulong timog ng Pilipinas SALUAG
Edad ni Comedy King Dolphy nang siya ay pumanaw 83
Lumikha ng himig ng pambansang awit ng Pilipinas -
JULIAN FELIPE
Lupang Hinirang
Imbestigador ng Bayan MIKE ENRIQUEZ
Pinakamaliit na isdang matatagpuan sa Ilog ng PANDAKA
Malabon, Rizal PYGMAEA
Salitang tagalog ng "WALLET" KALUPI
Paboritong sugal ng pambansang bayani LOTTO

Hint Answer
Pilipinong miyembro ng sikat na bandang BLACK EYED PEAS APL DE AP
MAGANDANG
Sikat na pambalitaang palabas ni Kabayan Noli De Castro
GABI BAYAN
Ang masuwerteng wallet SEIKO
Tawag sa fiesta/pagdiriwang na ginagawa taon-taon sa Cebu SINULOG
GENERAL
Lungsod na pinagmulan ni 3rd runner up Ms. Universe 2011 Shamcey Supsup
SANTOS
Panatang Makabayan: ... Tutuparin ko ang tungkulin ng isang mamamayang
NAG-AARAL
makabayan naglilingkod __________ at nagdarasal ng buong katapatan
Pinakamatagal na umeereng noon time variety show EAT BULAGA
JOSEPHINE
Kilalang asawa ni Dr. Jose Rizal
BRACKEN
EPIFANIO
DELOS
Kabuuang pangalan ng EDSA
SANTOS
AVENUE
CRISOSTOMO
Bida sa aklat na Noli Me Tangere na siyang kasintahan ni Maria Clara
IBARRA
Hint Answer
Capital city Manila
Second biggest metro area Cebu
Most-spoken language Filipino (Tagalog)
Type of natural disaster
Typhoon
that struck in 2013
Luzon
Mindanao
Largest islands
Negros
Samar
Spain
 Countries that occupied United States
the Philippines Japan
Hint Answer
Small primate with huge eyes Tarsier
WWII general who promised to return Douglas MacArthur
Typically kitsch bus Jeepney
Hills that turn brown in the dry season Chocolate Hills
Volcano that erupted in 1991 Mount Pinatubo
Most famous boxer Manny Pacquiao
Former first lady and shoe collector Imelda Marcos
Short singer who recorded "Pyramid"
Charice
and appeared on "Glee"
Explorer who died
Ferdinand Magellan
in the Philippines in 1521

FESTIVALS

Hint Answer

Iloilo City, Philippines Dinagyang

Angono, Rizal Higantes

Davao City, Philippines Kadayawan

Kalibo, Aklan Ati-atihan

Bacolod City, Philippines Maskara

Hint Answer
Marinduque, Philippines Moriones
LucBan, Quezon Pahiyas
Baguio City, Philippines Panagbenga
Tacloban City, Leyte, Philippines Pintados
Cebu City, Philippines Sinulog

DELICACIES

Hint Answer
The entire pig is spit-roasted over coals, with the crisp,
golden-brown skin served with liver sauce, the most Lechon
coveted part.
Turn the pork’s cheeks, head and liver into a sizzling
Sisig
dish.
 Pork knuckle is simmered, drained and deep fried until
crisp. The meat is tender and juicy inside, with a crisp, Crispy pata
crackling exterior.
The noodle dish is layered with rice noodles, a rich
orange sauce made from shrimp broth, pork, hard boiled
Palabok
eggs, shrimps, chicharon (pork rinds) and sometimes
oysters and squid.
Soup made with from freshly slaughtered beef. Bulalo
A thick chicken rice porridge. Cooked with ginger and
sometimes garnished with a hard-boiled egg, toasted Arroz Caldo
garlic and green onions.
This stew of oxtail has the most delicious sauce made
from ground toasted rice and crushed peanuts. Banana
blossom, eggplants and string beans add more Kare-kare
interesting textures, to make it a complete meal on its
own.
A stew of fish, prawns, pork or beef soured by fruits like
Sinigang
tamarind, kamias or tomatoes.
Thin slices of dried marinated beef. It is served with fried
Tapa
egg and garlic rice.
Black dish of pork and pig innards stewed in fresh pig
Dinuguan
blood seasoned with garlic, onion and oregano.
This dish of taro leaves cooked in rich coconut milk is an
everyday staple in Bicol. Morsels of meat and chili are Laing
added to give punch.
Common ingredients are vegetable dish of okra,
eggplant, bitter gourd, squash, tomatoes and bagoong Pinakbet
(shrimp or fish paste).
17-day-old duck embryo is boiled, served with rock salt
Balut
or spicy vinegar and is often consumed with beer.
Fresh catch fish is dressed in palm coconut vinegar,
kinilaw
ginger, chili and spices.
A chocolate rice porridge. Champorado

Filipinos A-Z
Guess the name of some popular people from the Philippines

Considered by many to be the greatest shooter the country has

A Allan Caidic
ever produced, thus, earning the moniker the "Triggerman".

His screen name was a reference to his long chin Babalu

B
the first non-American to win the Pulitzer Prize in
C Carlos P. Romulo
Correspondence in 1942
D widely regarded as the country's King of Comedy Dolphy
Former President Joseph Estrada's defense panel during the
E Estelito Mendoza
impeachment trial.
F was the founder and first Executive Minister of Iglesia ni Cristo Felix Manalo
 the first Asian inducted into the New York-based International
G Gabriel Elorde
Boxing Hall of Fame in 1993
in 2010, he was elected as the first bachelor Mayor of Quezon
H Herbert Bautista
City
television's "queen of showbiz talk shows" and "queen of
I Inday Badiday
intrigues".
J considered the greatest national hero Jose Rizal
K Miss Earth 2008 Karla Henry
responsible for the death of Portuguese explorer Ferdinand
L Lapu-Lapu
Magellan
M the first and only eight-division boxing world champion Manny Pacquiao

a national artist for literature and considered one of

N Nick Joaquin
the most important Filipino writers in English
he took a silver medal in 1996 Atlanta Olympics, the
O Onyok Velasco
only medal of the country on that game.
he joined a bodabil troupe called "Travel Stage
Show" which performed in various theaters in
P Panchito
Japanese-occupied Manila, he is a son of Etang
Discher
He served as Philippine Solicitor General in 1917
Q and 1918, as Attorney-General from 1918 to 1920, Quintin Paredes
and as Secretary of Justice from 1920 to 1921
R Miss Universe 1975 4th Runner-up Rose Marie Singson Brosas
Vice-President of the Philippines from 1986 to 1992
S Salvador Laurel
under Corazon Aquino
appeared in a regular issue of German Playboy and
T a special American edition entitled "Women of the Tetchie Agbayani
World".
U mother of actress Zeny Zabala Ursula Ortiz
V Miss Photogenic in Miss Universe 1971 Vida Doria
achieved the GM title at the age of 14 years, 1 month
W and 28 days, making him the 8th youngest chess Wesley So
grandmaster in history
X he landed his first major lead role in My Binondo Girl Xian Lim
Y His most popular song was "Butse Kik" Yoyoy Villame
Z a brother to Kier and Brandon, his father is Lito. Zoren Legaspi

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