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Who is Manny Pacquiao?
He is a Filipino boxer and politician, who has served in the House of Representatives and Senate in the Philippines. He also founded the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League.
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What is Luzon?
This is the largest island in the Philippines. It is home to seven different ethnolinguistic groups: Kapampangan, Sambalic, Ilocano, Tagalog, Pangasinan, Bicol, and Visaya.
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What is adobo?
Considered as the unofficial national dish of the Philippines, this popular food is typically from chicken or pork, vinegar, garlic, peppercorns, and soy sauce.
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What is September?
In the Philippines, the beginning of this "ber" month starts the countdown to Christmas.
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What is Society of Filipino Americans (SOFA)?
Before it was renamed, PUSO was originally called this.
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Who is Lea Salonga?
This Filipina singer won a Tony award for her role in Miss Saigon and was the first Asian actress to play Eponine in Les Miserables. She is also known as the singing voice for two Disney princesses: Jasmine and Mulan.
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What is Boracay?
This popular tourist island recently reopened after being closed off from tourism due to environmental issues.
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What are peanuts?
Kare kare is dish usually made of beef, vegetables, and a sauce made of these common allergens.
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What is simbang gabi?
Also known as "Misa de Gallo", this series of nine masses occurs early in the morning, starting on Dec 16 and ending on Dec 24.
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What is PUSO Dance Crew (PDC)?
When it was originally created in 2003, PUSO Modern was called.
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Who is Kris Aquino?
Daughter of the first female president of the Philippines, this actress played Princess Intan in the movie Crazy Rich Asians.
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What is 81?
There are these many provinces in the Philippines.
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What is dinuguan?
Often compared to blood sausage, this dish can be an acquired taste, made of pig blood and spices. It is often eaten with rice or puto (rice cake).
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What is a parol?
This is a colorful traditional decoration that is shaped like a star and lit up at night, to symbolize the Star of Bethlehem that the magi had to follow.
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What is 2014?
Kamayan Night was first started during this year.
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Who is Charice Pempengco/Jake Zyrus?
This singer sang international hits Pyramid and Note to God. In 2017, he transitioned to male and changed his name.
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What is Mount Apo?
This "Grandfather of Philippine Mountains" is actually a volcano that can be found in Mindanao. It is the highest point in the Philippines.
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What is cornick?
This popular snack is made of corn chips and seasoning, such as BBQ and garlic. Some popular brands that sell these corn snacks are Ksk Boy Bawang and Ilocos Chichacorn.
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What is Noche Buena?
Filipino families have a tradition of having this feast after attending midnight mass on Christmas Eve. This usually consists of ham, pansit, keso de bola, among other things.
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What is 2008?
The Ate/Kuya Program was first started during this year.
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Who are Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla (KathNiel)?
This love team met in 2011 on the teen show Growing Up.This year, they starred together in The Hows of Us, which became the top grossing Filipino movie of all time.
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What is the Ring of Fire?
Because of its abundance of volcanic activity, the Philippines is considered to be in this circular area.
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What is tamarind?
This sour legume is used to flavor sinigang, but is also a candy flavor.
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What is the Epiphany?
The Belen (nativity scene) is displayed until this day, which marks the end of the Christmas season.
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Tomas Trinidad
He founded PUSO in 1994.
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