Philippines Trivia Quiz

The modern name for the country can trace its roots to the explorer Ruy L�pez de Villalobos. Who was he honouring when naming the country in 1543?

• The French Philip

• Philip II of Macedon

• Philip II of Portugal

• Philip II of Spain

The Philippine independence was proclaimed in Kawit. In which province can you find this town?

• Batangas

• Bulacan

• Tarlac

• Cavite

This bay is one of the most economically important bays in the Philippines and is famed for its very beautiful sunset. It is bordered by the provinces of Bataan, Pampanga, Bulacan, Cavite and the National Capital Region. What is the name of this body of water?

• Sorsogon Bay

• Manila Bay

• Lingayen Gulf

• Subic Bay

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

• Ilagan City, Isabela

• Tuguegarao City, Cagayan

• Laoag City, Ilocos Norte

• Vigan City, Ilocos Sur

Approximately how long is a flight from Manila to Palawan?

• 4 hours to 5 hours

• 2 hours to 3 hours

• 45 minutes to 1 hour

• 30 minutes to 45 minutes

What is the provincial capital of Cavite? It is known as the banking capital of the entire province.

• Dasmari�as

• Trece Martires City

• Imus

• Tagaytay

What city is home to the famous Rizal Park and is the capital of the Philippines as well?

• Quezon City

• Manila

• Pasay

• Caloocan

Which Calabarzon province produces more coconut than any other place in the Philippines, making it known as 'The Coconut Capital of the Philippines'?

• Quezon

• Albay

• Surigao del Norte

• Batangas

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.

• Roxas Boulevard

• Taft Avenue

• Quirino Avenue

• Pedro Gil

Which province is located near Taiwan and north of the provinces of Ilocos Norte and Cagayan?

• Ilocos Norte

• Isabela

• Cagayan

• Batanes