Philippines

Question 1

Motto

Answer 1

Maka-Diyos, Maka-tao, Makakalikasan at Makabansa: For God, People, Nature and Country

Question 2

Population

Answer 2

109, 581, 078

Question 3

FP 1 (46-48)

Answer 3

Manuel Roxas (46-48)

Question 4

FP 2 (48-53)

Answer 4

Elpidio Quirino (48-53)

Question 5

FP 3 (53-57)

Answer 5

Ramon Magsaysay (53-57)

Question 6

FP 4 (57-61)

Answer 6

Carlos P. Garcia (57-61)

Question 7

FP 5 (61-65)

Answer 7

Diosdado Macapagal (61-65)

Question 8

FP 6 (65-86)

Answer 8

Ferdinand Marcos (65-86)

Question 9

FP 7 (86-92)

Answer 9

Corazon Aquino (86-92)

Question 10

FP 8 (92-98)

Answer 10

Fidel V. Ramos (92-98)

Question 11

FP 9 (98-01)

Answer 11

Joseph Estrada (98-01)

Question 12

FP 10 (01-10)

Answer 12

Gloria Macapagal Arroyo (01-10)

Question 13

FP 11 (10-16)

Answer 13

Benigno Aquino III (10-16)

Question 14

National Flower

Answer 14

Sampaguita: Jasmine sambac

Question 15

National Anthem

Answer 15

Lupang Hinirang: Chosen Land

Question 16

Why is _____ the national animal of the Philippines?

Answer 16

Carabao: symbolises strength, power, efficiency, perseverance, hardwork

Question 17

National Bird

Answer 17

Philippine Eagle

Question 18

When was the tourism slogan launched?

Answer 18

“It’s more fun in the Philippines” was launched by former Tourism secretary Ramon Jimenez in 2012

Question 19

Popular Landmarks

Answer 19

1. Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park (Palawan) – 8.2km (UNESCO)
2. Rizal Park (Manila)
3. Malapascua Island (Cebu) – driving with thresher sharks
4. Paoay Church – architecture (UNESCO)

Question 20

Geography

Answer 20

The Philippines is an archipelago of over 7,100 islands between the South China Sea and the Pacific Ocean. The two largest islands in the archipelago, Luzon and Mindanao, make up for two-thirds of the total land area.

Question 21

Date of Independence

Answer 21

4 July 1946

Question 22

Major commodities

Answer 22

Coconut oil, banana, gold, nickel ore

Question 23

Parliamentary system

Answer 23

Presidential representative democratic republic consisting of the
executive branch, legislative branch, judicial branch

Question 24

Time zone

Answer 24

GMT (+8): same as SG

Question 25

Secretary-Generals of ASEAN

Answer 25

1. Narciso G Reyes (80-82) | 2. Rodolfo Severino Jr. (98-02)

Question 26

Why is Rizal Park a historically famous site?

Answer 26

The execution of Filipino patriot Jose Rizal on December 30 1896 fanned the flames of the 1896 Philippine Revolution against the Kingdom of Spain.

Question 27

Who was the 10th president?

Answer 27

Gloria Macapagal Arroyo (01-10)

Question 28

Who was the 7th president?

Answer 28

Corazon Aquino (86-92)

Question 29

Who was the president in 99?

Answer 29

Joseph Estrada

Question 30

How many years did Marcos serve?

Answer 30

65-86: 21 years

Question 31

Who was the 5th president?

Answer 31

Diosdado Macapagal (61-65)

Question 32

Who was the 1st president?

Answer 32

Manuel Roxas (46-48)

Question 33

Who was the 2nd president?

Answer 33

Elpidio Quirino (48-53)

Question 34

Who was the president in 54?

Answer 34

Ramon Magsaysay