Philippine History

Who was our President in 2016 ?

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

• Philippine-American War

• Spanish-American War

• Philippine Revolution

• World War I

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Answer: 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).

It is a large body of water that is the major division of sea on Earth. Also known, A marine mammal park.

• Manila Bay

• Cebu Ocean Park

• Manila Ocean Park

• Hundred Islands National Park

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What international competition has been won by women from the Philippines on four occasions: Gloria Diaz in 1969, Margie Moran in 1971, Pia Wurtzbach in 2015, and Catriona Gray in 2018?

Batad and Banaue are two of the prominent Terraces of the Phillipine Cordilleras, dedicated to the irrigation and production of what food stuff?

• Corn

• Rice

• Pineapple

• Coconut

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The official languages of the Philippines are Filipino and what?

Five years prior to his announcing his retirement from the sport, professional boxer Manny Pacquiao was sworn into what political position within the Philippine government on June 30, 2016?

• Senator

• Governor

• President

• Congressman

What is the 7th oldest fast food in the Philippines?

• Popeyes

• KFC

• McDonald's

• Jollibee

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Jollibee is the 7th oldest food chain in the Philippines and is considered by some Filipinos as the "original" burger joint in the Philippines, being older than Jollibee (1978) and McDonald's Philippines (1981).

The first Asian woman to win a Tony Award, what Filipina "Miss Saigon" star also provided the singing voices for Disney's original Mulan and Jasmine?

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By winning the women's 55 kg category at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, which weightlifter became the first athlete from the Philippines to win an Olympic Gold?

• Heidilyn Diaz

• Hidilyn Cruz

• Heidilyn Cruz

• Hidilyn Diaz

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