Philippines Flashcards

1
Q

Motto

A

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

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Population

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109, 581, 078

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3
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FP 1 (46-48)

A

Manuel Roxas (46-48)

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4
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FP 2 (48-53)

A

Elpidio Quirino (48-53)

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5
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FP 3 (53-57)

A

Ramon Magsaysay (53-57)

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6
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FP 4 (57-61)

A

Carlos P. Garcia (57-61)

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7
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FP 5 (61-65)

A

Diosdado Macapagal (61-65)

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8
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FP 6 (65-86)

A

Ferdinand Marcos (65-86)

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FP 7 (86-92)

A

Corazon Aquino (86-92)

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10
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FP 8 (92-98)

A

Fidel V. Ramos (92-98)

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FP 9 (98-01)

A

Joseph Estrada (98-01)

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FP 10 (01-10)

A

Gloria Macapagal Arroyo (01-10)

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13
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FP 11 (10-16)

A

Benigno Aquino III (10-16)

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14
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National Flower

A

Sampaguita: Jasmine sambac

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15
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National Anthem

A

Lupang Hinirang: Chosen Land

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16
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Why is _____ the national animal of the Philippines?

A

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

17
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National Bird

A

Philippine Eagle

18
Q

When was the tourism slogan launched?

A

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

19
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Popular Landmarks

A
  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)
20
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Geography

A

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.

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Date of Independence

A

4 July 1946

22
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Major commodities

A

Coconut oil, banana, gold, nickel ore

23
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Parliamentary system

A

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

24
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Time zone

A

GMT (+8): same as SG

25
Q

Secretary-Generals of ASEAN

A
  1. Narciso G Reyes (80-82)

2. Rodolfo Severino Jr. (98-02)

26
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Why is Rizal Park a historically famous site?

A

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

27
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Who was the 10th president?

A

Gloria Macapagal Arroyo (01-10)

28
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Who was the 7th president?

A

Corazon Aquino (86-92)

29
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Who was the president in 99?

A

Joseph Estrada

30
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How many years did Marcos serve?

A

65-86: 21 years

31
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Who was the 5th president?

A

Diosdado Macapagal (61-65)

32
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Who was the 1st president?

A

Manuel Roxas (46-48)

33
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Who was the 2nd president?

A

Elpidio Quirino (48-53)

34
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Who was the president in 54?

A

Ramon Magsaysay