Philippines Trivia Questions

Who was the first Filipino to win a gold medal at the Olympics?

• Onyok Velasco

• Hidilyn Diaz

• Carlos Yulo

• Efren Reyes

What does the title of José Rizal's book Noli Me Tangere translate to?

• The Untouchable

• Do Not Disturb

• Touch Me Not

• Hands Off

Who composed the music for the Philippine national anthem, "Lupang Hinirang"?

• Julian Felipe

• Antonio Molina

• Jose Palma

• Levi Celerio

In what year did Ferdinand Marcos Sr. declare martial law?

• 1970

• 1972

• 1975

• 1980

Which city is known as the "Summer Capital of the Philippines"?

• Tagaytay

• Sagada

• Boracay

• Baguio

What do Filipino children traditionally do during the New Year's Eve to get taller?

• Jump

• Sleep early

• Put coins in their pockets

• Stretch

What was the first full-length Filipino film directed and produced by Jose Nepomuceno, which premiered in 1919?

• Ang Tatlong Hambog

• Dalagang Bukid

• Tatlong Maria

• Noli Me Tangere

Who is the Filipino boxer nicknamed "Ahas," which means "snake" in Filipino?

• Nonito Donaire

• Manny Pacquiao

• Donnie Nietes

• Gabriel Elorde

Who was the first Filipina to win the Miss Universe title?

• Pia Wurtzbach

• Gloria Diaz

• Catriona Gray

• Margie Moran

The Philippine folklore creature tikbalang is known for having the body of a human and the head of which animal?

• Eagle

• Tiger

• Dog

• Horse