CURRENT EVENTS (National and International)
On February 2, 2018, President Rodrigo Duterte
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1. This program was launched by the DOTr which
greatly affected transport groups and resulted to
several transport strike because one of its
provisions includes phasing out of jeepneys.
A. PUV Modernization Program
B. Jeepney Phaseout Program
C. Jeepney Modernization program
D. None of these
2. One hundred-three (103) shipping containers
from Canada which were falsely declared as plastic
scraps for recycling were sent to the Philippines
from June 2013 to January 2014. What do these
containers have?
A. Fruits C. Garbage
B. Old clothes D. Illegal drugs
3. On July 23, 2018, a total of 184 lawmakers
booted him out as Speaker of the House, the same
day the 17th Congress opened its 3rd regular
session.
A. Danilo E. Suarez C. Rodolfo Fariñas
B. Pantaleon Alvarez D. Juan Miguel Zubiri
4. He was the controversial Tanauan, Batangas
mayor who was assassinated by an unknown
sniper during a flag-raising ceremony.
A. Mayor Anthony Palili
B. Mayor Meynardo Sabili
C. Mayor Antonio Halipi
D. Mayor Antonio Halili
5. On June 4, 2018, twenty-five people died after
this volcano in Guatemala erupted.
A. Pacaya C. Santa Maria
B. Acatenango D. Volcan de Fuego
6. The date when the Philippines won against
China on its case on the Permanent Court of
Arbitration.
A. July 27, 2016 C. July 11,
2016
B. July 13, 2016 D. July 12,
2016
7. A rainfall advisory from PAG-ASA which means
30mm and up of rainfall is expected for the first
one hour and has possibility to cause severe flood.
Response to this warning should be immediate
evacuation due to flooding.
A. Yellow C. Red
B. Blue D. Orange
8. On May 18, 2018, this museum was opened to
the public for the first time. It is hosted inside the
building formerly occupied by the Department of
Tourism within Rizal Park near the Agrifina Circle.
A. National Museum of the Philippines
B. Museo Pambansa
C. Museum of Contemporary Art and
Design
D. National Museum of Natural History
9.
signed ___________or the Free Irrigation Service
Act, a law that waives irrigation fees for farmers
who own 8 hectares of land or less.
A. Republic Act No. 11969
B. Republic Act No. 10169
C. Republic Act No. 10969
D. Republic Act No. 10968
10. It is the country that hosted the Trump-Kim
Summit last June 12, 2018.
A. Singapore C. Japan
B. Malaysia D. China
11. Last April 26, 2018, this world- famous island
was closed to tourists for six months and will
undergo rehabilitation.
A. Camiguin island C. Samal island
B. Guimaras island D. Boracay island
12. The Barangay and Sangguiang Kabataan
elections were held on:
A. May 13, 2018 C. May 15, 2018
B. May 16, 2018 D. May 14, 2018
13. Benham Rise is a 13-million hectare
underwater plateau located near Aurora. The area
is solely claimed, as part of its continental shelf, by
the Republic of the Philippines, which was
confirmed by the United Nations Commission on
the Limits of the Continental Shelf on April 12, 2012.
Thru the Executive Order No. 25, President Duterte
renamed the underwater plateau. What do we call
Benham Rise now?
A. Maharlika Rise C. Philippine Rise
B. Benham Continental Shelf D. Aurora Rise
14. The current Senate President of the 17th
Congress.
A. Aquilino Pimentel C. Alan Peter
Cayetano
B. Franklin Drilon D. Vicente Sotto
15. On his 3rd SONA, President Duterte told the
Members of the Senate to urgently pass this law to
put in place a policy that will address our competing
land requirements for food, housing, businesses,
and environmental conservation.
A. None of these
B. National Land Use Act
C. Comprehensive Land Reform Law
D. Anti-Illegal Land Conversion Act
16. He was an English theoretical physicist,
cosmologist, and author and was famous for his
scientific works about black holes. He died on
March 13, at the age of 76.
A. Alan Guth
B. Timothy Berners-Lee
C. Sir Roger Penrose
D. Stephen William Hawking
17. On January 1, 2018, the Republic Act No.
10963, widely known as the TRAIN Law took effect.
What does TRAIN stand for?
A. Tax Reform for Accelerated Inclusion
B. Tax Reform for Added Income
 C. Tax Reform for Acceleration and
Inclusion
D. Tax Reform for Acceleration and Income
18. Where was the remains of the late President
Ferdinand Marcos buried on October 18, 2016?
A. Libingan ng mga Bayani
B. Batac, Ilocos Norte
C. Heritage Park
D. Laoag, Ilocos Norte
19. Who is the Filipina weightlifting athlete who won
a silver medal in the recent 2016 Rio Olympics held
in Brazil?
A. Hyedilin S. Frias C. Hidilyn S. Diaz
B. Hidilyn F. Frias D. Hidilyn F. Diaz
20. On September 21, 2017, President Duterte
through Proclamation No. 319, declared the
___________.
A. Marcos Day of Protest
B. Martial Law Memorial Day of Protest
C. Martial Law Day of Protest
D. National Day of Protest
21. A rainfall advisory from PAG-ASA which means
7.5mm-15mm of rainfall is expected for the first one
hour and has possibility to occur continuously. It
advises people to MONITOR.
A.Red C. Orange
B. Yellow D. Blue
22. She was removed from office by way of an 8–6
decision by the Supreme Court over a quo warranto
petition, rendering her appointment as Chief Justice
null and void.
A. Maria Lourdes Sereno
B. Conchita Carpio-Morales
C. Ma. Merceditas N. Gutierrez
D. Teresita Leonardo-de Castro
23. It was an ISIS-affiliated local terrorist group
which took over Marawi City.
A. Jemaah Islamiyah C. NPA
B. Abu Sayyaf D. Maute Group
27. In his 3rd State of the Nation Address (SONA),
President Rodrigo Duterte's speech lasted for how
many minutes?
A. 48 minutes C. 40 minutes
B. 35 minutes D. 30 miniutes
28. Medinilla magnifica, or rose grape is a flowering
plant native to the Philippines. It is featured on the
newly-designed 10-peso coin issued by the BSP
last March 2018. What is the local name of this
plant?
A. Kapa-kapa C. Waling-waling
B. Tayabak D. Katmon
29. It was the date when President Duterte
declared Martial law in the whole island of
Mindanao.
A. May 25, 2017 C. May 21, 2017
B. September 21, 2017 D. May 23,
2017
30. He is the Philippine president who implemented
the Nationwide Smoking Ban.
A. Rodrigo Duterte C. Joseph Ejercito
Estrada
B. Benigno Aquino III D. Fidel Ramos
31. An Executive Order issued by President Duterte
which allows accessibility of documents and other
transactions in the government to ensure
transparency and accountability.
A. None of these
B. Freedom of Information
C. Anti-dynasty law
D. Reproductive health law
32. It is also known as PHL-Microsat-1, a Philippine
microsatellite launched to the International Space
Station (ISS) in March 23, 2016.
A. Diwata 1 C. Encantadia 1
B. Diyosa 1 D. Marikit

24. She created history for the Philippines at the

2018 Asian Games by winning the first ever gold
medal for the Philippines in both women's individual
and women's team event in Asian Games golf
competitions.
A. Kiyomi Watanabe C. Hidilyn Diaz
B. Yuka Saso D. Margielyn Didal

25. When was the last Presidential Elections which

resulted to the victory of President Rodrigo Duterte?
A. May 10, 2016 C. May 15, 2016
B. May 9, 2016 D. May 14,
2016

26. She won the 4th and last gold medal for the
Philippines in the 2018 Asian Games women's
street skateboard event in Jakarta and Palembang,
Indonesia.
A. Margielyn Didal C. Lois Kaye Go
B. Yuka Saso D. Bianca
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