1. What is the official name of Philippines?
Republic of the Philippines
2. What is the capital city of Philippines?
Manila
3. Who was the first female President of
Philippines?
Maria Corazon Cojuangco Aquino
4. Which country occupied the Philippines during
World War II?
Japan
5. In Philippines, Which city is known as “City of
Friendship”?
Tagbilaran City
6. What is the Currency of Philippines?
Peso
7. Philippines Independence Day is celebrated on
what date?
June 12
8. Which Filipino boxer is known for his nickname
“Pac-Man”?
Manny Pacquiao
9. Who was the first Filipina to win the Miss
International beauty title in 1964?
Gemma Cruz
10. What is the national Animal of Philippines?
Carabao
11. How many Islands Philippines’ is composed of?
Official count: 7641
high tide: 7107
low tide: 7108
12. How many languages in the Philippines are
officially recognized?
19
13. Ethnic Group that composes the Philippines
the most
Visayan/Cebuano
14. The Philippines was named after…
King Philip II of Spain
15. The 8 rays of the sun in the Philippine Flag
symbolizes the 8 provinces that has significant
involvement 1896 Philippine Revolution against
Spain.
Manila, Cavite, Bulacan, Pampanga, Nueva Ecija,
Tarlac, Laguna, and Batangas
16. Considered the last frontier of the Philippines
and known for its natural beauty.
Palawan
17. Philippines is the 64th largest country in the
world with approximately 300,000 square
kilometers (115,831 sq. mi.).
18. The most populated city in the country is
Quezon City.
19. Philippines has around 100 million population.
20. Philippines ranks 12th among the most
populous countries in the world, while it is 7th in
Asia.
21. Three of the top 10 biggest malls in the world
are found in the Philippines. These are the SM
Mall of Asia, SM North Edsa, and SM Megamall.
22. The Philippines is considered to be the world’s
top producer of coconuts.
23. Before the 10 kilometer Mexico underground
river was discovered, the Puerto Princesa
Subterranean River (located in Palawan) was the
world’s longest underground waterway.
24. Based on the 2000 census, the Philippines is
the 5th largest English-speaking country in the
world.
25. There are more than 200 volcanoes in the
Philippines, but not all are active.
26. The Rice Terraces in the Cordillera Region is
considered a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
27. 80% of the population in the country is Roman
Catholic.
28. The highest peak in the Philippines is Mt. Apo
(2,954 meters) which is located in Mindanao.
29. The first Spanish to be the governor-general of
the Philippines is Miguel Lopez de Legaspi.
30. The country was a colony of Spain for more
than 300 years (1565-1898).
31. The Philippines is considered to be the “text
capital of the world”. Around 450 million of text
messages are sent daily by the 35 million mobile
users in the country.
32. Mindanao Trench, which is located near the
Philippines, is one of the deepest ocean trenches
in the world, with depth reaching 6.5 miles.
33. The first Filipino who received a heart
transplant is Rainier Lagman.
34. The University of San Carlos in Cebu (founded
in 1595) and the University of Santo Tomas in
Manila (founded in 1611) are older than the
Harvard University (founded in 1636).
35. Eugenio Torre, a Filipino, is the first
International Grandmaster from Asia. He won the
Chess Olympiad in Nice, France in 1974.
36. Two Filipino beauty queens won the Miss
Universe Title: Gloria Diaz (1969) and Margie
Morgan (1973).
37. Abelardo Aguilar, a Filipino doctor, discovered
the antibiotic erythromycin.
38. The highest court in the Philippines is the
Supreme Court. It is headed by the Chief Justice.
39. The official Filipino language is based on the
Tagalog language.
40. 5% of the Philippine population is Muslim.
Most of them occupy the Mindanao islands.
41. The first people to migrate to the Philippines
are the Negritos (around 30,000 years ago).
42. Jose Rizal is considered widely as the national
hero of the Philippines. However, the Philippine
government has not yet explicitly proclaimed Rizal
as the official national hero of the Philippines. The
term national hero can also be used to refer
to Andres Bonifacio, Emilio Aguinaldo, Apolinario
Mabini, Marcelo H. del Pilar, Sultan Dipatuan
Kudarat, Juan Luna, Melchora Aquino and
Gabriela Silang – the other national hereos
recommended by the National Heroes
Committee recommended on November 15,
1995.
43. The original Philippine flag was sewn in Hong
Kong.
44. President Ferdinand Marcos ran the
Philippines for 21 years (1965-1986).
45. The country was planned to be fully
independent in 1945 through the Commonwealth
government, but the Second World War
happened.
46. Aside from the GOMBURZA, the Philippines
had another three martyr priests. These are the
secular priests from Bicol, namely Fr. Gabriel
Prieto, Fr. Severino Diaz, and Fr. Inocencio Herrera.
47. The first World War II American hero, Capt.
Colin P. Kelly Jr., was killed during a Philippine
combat against Japan.
48. The first Muslim senator is Hadji Butu.
49. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo is the second woman
president of the Philippines. She is also the
daughter of another former president, Diosdado
Macapagal.
50. The jeepney is a mode of transportation that is
unique to the Philippines.
51. The tarsier, one of the smallest primates in the
world, is found in the Philippines alone. It can be
seen in the provinces of Bohol, Leyte, Samar, and
parts of Mindanao.
52. The Mindoro dwarf buffalo, commonly called
tamaraw, is a critically endangered mammal that
can be only found in Mindoro, Philippines.
53. Sinarapan, the world’s smallest food fish, can
be only found in the Philippines, particularly in the
Bicol River, and in Lakes Manapao, Katugday, Bato,
and Buhi in Camarines Sur.
54. Halo-halo is a popular Filipino dessert that is a
favorite during summer.
55. Filipinos are fond of nicknames that repeat
syllables like Nene and Jun-jun.
56. Among the Philippines’ most popular local
superheroes are Darna and Captain Barbel.
57. The national anthem of the Philippines is
entitled “Lupang Hinirang” (“Chosen Land”). The
music was composed by Julian Felipe, while the
lyrics was from Jose Palma’s poem, “Filipinas”.
58. The San Juanico Bridge that connects Leyte
and Samar is the longest bridge in the Philippines
that connects two islands. It is 2.162 km. in length
and 10.620 m. in width. More interesting facts
about the San Juanico Bridge can be found here.
59. The mangoes in the Philippines are considered
to be among the sweetest.
60. When the Philippine flag is raised with the red
side on top, it means the country is under war.
61. The longest snake in the world, the
Reticulated Python, can be found in the
Philippines. This snake is native to Asian countries
and can grow up to the length of 22.8 ft. It can be
distinguished by the “net-like” patterns on its skin.
62. The first European to reach the Philippines is
Ferdinand Magellan.
63. The waling-waling is called the “Queen of
Philippine Orchids” since it is endemic to the
Philippines, particularly Mindanao. It is being
pushed to be the national flower of the country,
alongside with sampaguita.
64. The Glory of the Sea, which is found in the
Philippines, is among the most expensive shells in
the world.
65. The Saltwater Crocodile, found in the
Philippines, is the biggest reptile in the world. The
largest crocodile ever captured was Lolong,
measuring 20.3 ft. It was caught in Agusan del Sur,
Philippines. He died in captivity on February 10,
2013.
66. The pisidium, the smallest shell in the world, is
found in the Philippines.
67. The largest bamboo organ in the world is the
one at St. Joseph Church in Las Pinas City,
Philippines.
68. The smallest hoofed animal in the world is no
other than the Philippine mouse deer, commonly
known in the country as pilandok. It is only found
in the island of Balabac in Palawan, Philippines.
69. Palawan, with 1,769 islands and totaling to
14,896.3 sq. km., is the largest province in the
Philippines.
70. Laguna de Bay is the largest lake in the
Philippines. It is located between Laguna and Rizal,
and measures 900 sq. km.
71. Boracay, Siargao, and Dakak are among the
world’s best beaches, and they are in the
Philippines.
72. Average Filipinos eat rice meals three times a
day.
73. Among the internationally known Filipino
personalities, or those who have Filipino-blood,
are Lea Salonga, Bruno Mars, Charice, Vanessa
Hudgens, and Apl .de.Ap.
74. The Mayon Volcano in Albay, Philippines, has a
perfect cone shape.
75. Carlos P. Romulo is the first Filipino and Asian
to be a UN President.
76. Jose Rizal, a national hero of the Philippines,
could write and read at the age of two.
77. The Philippines was bought by the US from
Spain in 1898 through the “Treaty of Paris” in
1898. At the cost of $20 million, the Spain
surrendered the archipelago and other colonies
including Puerto Rico, Cuba, Guam, and some
parts of the Spanish West Indies to the United
States.
78. The Maria Cristina Falls, which is located in
Lanao del Norte, is the largest falls in the country.
79. Cebu City, known as the ‘Queen City of the
South’, is considered the oldest city in the country.
Colon Street in Cebu is the shortest and oldest
national road in the country.
80. Before the Americans, the English language
was first introduced by the British invaders to the
Filipinos in 1762.
81. The longest river in the Philippines is the
Cagayan River (also called Rio Grande de Cagayan).
It measures up to 505 km. in length.
82. The Philippine Eagle is the largest eagle
species in the world.
83. The Doctrina Christiana is among the first
books to be published in the Philippines. It was
written by Juan de Plasencia in 1593.
84. The first Filipina commercial plane pilot is
Aimee Carandang.
85. The first Filipina elected twice as a senator is
Eva Estrada Kalaw.
86. San Miguel Corporation is Southeast Asia’s
largest food, beverage, and packing company that
is listed publicly.
87. The first airconditioned building in the country
is Manila Hotel.
88. Clarke’s Café in Binondo is the first ice cream
parlor in the Philippines, which opened in 1899.
89. Marikina City is considered the Shoe Capital of
the Philippines.
90. The Philippines was called Archipelago de San
Lazarus by Ferdinand Magellan upon discovery.
91. The Negros Occidental province has the
largest number of chartered cities. It has 13 cities
all in all.
92. The first Miss Philippines is Evangeline de
Castro from Baguio.
93. Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago is known as
the “Iron Lady of Asia”.
94. The first Filipina to bag the Miss International
title is Gemma Cruz.
95. Luneta Park was originally called Bagumbayan.
96. Mi Ultimo Adios is the most translated poem
in the Philippines.
97. The province of Aurora is named after the first
lady of Pres. Manuel Quezon.
98. Centro Escolar University, established in 1907,
is the oldest women’s university in the Philippines.
99. The Philippine Pearl is the country’s national
gem.
100. El Hogar (means The Home) is the first
women’s magazine to be published in the
Philippines. It came out in 1893.
101. The largest restaurant in the Philippines is
the Farmer’s Market Foodome which is located in
Quezon City.
102. The Philippines is famous for the Chocolate
Hills in Bohol.
103. The last American who served as a governor-
general in the Philippines is Frank Murphy.
104. The Republic of the Philippines was
established on July 4 1946. This was officially
marked by Manuel Roxas’ becoming the country’s
president.
105. The Philippines is the first Southeast Asian
country which became independent after the
World War II.
106. The 100 millionth Filipino was born on July 27,
2014. The baby girl, named Chonalyn, was
delivered in Dr. Jose Fabella Memorial Hospital.
107. The Crystal Arcade, which is located in
Escolta, is considered the first modern building in
the country.
108. Manila, the capital city of the Philippines, is
named after a mangrove tree that has white
flowers called nilad.
109. The last rajah or king of Cebu is Rajah Tupas, Three decades later, on July 1, 1991, Lucena
who was baptized as Felipe Tupas in 1565 after
became a Highly Urbanized City based on Batas
defeat to Miguel Lopez de Legaspi.
Pambansa Bilang 337 (Local Government Code of
110. Andres Bonifacio is considered the “Father of
1983).
Philippine Revolution” as he founded the Kataas-
taasang, Kagalang-galangang Katipunan ng mga
Anak ng Bayan (KKK) which sought to free the Location and Geography
country from the rule of Spain.
Lucena City is located 137 kilometers south
111. The Battle of Leyte Gulf is said to be the
biggest naval battle in the history. of Manila, accessible via the Southern Luzon
Superhighway. It is considered to gateway city to
LUCENA CITY
Lucena City is the capital of Quezon Province. the Bicol Region, as public transportation routes

It is classified as a highly urbanized city, and from Manila the rest of Luzon converges on

sustains a population of 278,924 as of 2020 Lucena City on the way to Bicol.

census, divided into 33 barangays. Although

It covers a total area of 8,402.66 hectares,
geographically a part of Quezon Province, it is
with an average elevation of 22 meters above sea
politically independent from the latter.
level.

History It is bounded on the north and northeast by

The area now known as Lucena City first
appeared in records under the name Tayabas
when it was founded by Franciscan priests Juan de
Plasencia and Diego de Oropesa between 1580
and 1583. Incidentally, Tayabas was also the name
given to its encompassing province now known as
Quezon. Today, the name Tayabas is carried by
the city next to Lucena.
By the 16th century, the Spaniards changed
the town’s name to Buenavista in tribute to its
scenery. This was later changed to Oroquieta, and
then to Cotta in allusion to the fact that the town
was transformed into a fort (kuta) to defend
against Moro pirates. Today, the name Cotta is
reserved to one of Lucena’s 33 barangays.
It was in 1879 when the town’s name was
officially changed to Lucena in honor of a Spanish
friar, Rev. Fr. Mariano Granja. In 1882, Lucena
became an independent municipality, that is,
politically separate from the rest of Quezon
Province.
On June 17, 1961, through the efforts of the
late Congressman Manuel S. Enverga and
Congressman Pascual Espinosa, Lucena became a
Chartered City by virtue of Republic Act No. 3271.
August 20, 1961 marked its inauguration.
the Municipality of Pagbilao, on the south and
southeast by the Tayabas Bay, on the southwest
by the Municipality of Sariaya, and on the
northwest by the City of Tayabas.
Economy
Lucena is classified as a highly-urbanized city,
a status it has been holding since 1991. As per DTI
records of 2019, there are over 6,000 registered
business establishments, 80% of which are micro-
businesses and SMEs. In that same year, said
businesses generated around P1 billion in revenue
for the local government.
The city’s core is dominated by
merchandising and service establishments, while
manufacturing concerns are located in designated
areas in the outskirts of the city. Being a coastal
city, fishing and other marine-related businesses
are still a staple for a considerable portion of the
population, as well as farming.
QUEZON PROVINCE
Quezon is a province of the Philippines in
the CALABARZON Region located in the south of
Luzon island. Its capital is Lucena. Quezon
province was named after former President
Manuel L. Quezon who was born in Baler, a town
which was then part of Tayabas. Quezon is
famous for coconut-based cuisines, lambanog, Festivals
longganisang Lucban, and pansit habhab.
The following is a list of festivals celebrated
Climate in Quezon throughout the year:
 Pahiyas Festival (Lucban) - May 15
The climate in this province has different
 Katang Festival (Caluag) - May July
climate patterns. Most of the province falls under
 Niyogyugan Festival (Lucena) - 3rd week of
Type IV Climate which means that rains are evenly
August
distributed throughout the year. Polillo, Infanta
and parts of Calauag fall under Type II climate
which means that there are no dry seasons but
there is a pronounced wet season from November
to April. Parts of the western towns of Tiaong, San
Antonio, Dolores and Candelaria as well as the tip
of Bondoc Peninsula including parts of Mulanay,
San Francisco, San Narciso and San Andres fall
under Type III climate. This means that there is a
relatively dry season from November to April.
Although these are the patterns observed, it is
important to note that with climate change, these
patterns have become more erratic. Typhoons
have become stronger through the years, causing
problems such as power outages, road blockages,
landslides, flashfloods and crop damages.

The Philippines are most popular during the

dry season, between November and April. At this
time the country is fully accessible, including its
many beautiful islands and more remote areas.
Temperatures are high during March and April, so
it’s best to travel during the cooler months of
December to February.

The most appropriate clothing for this

province is casual light clothing: shorts, t-shirt,
sandals. Light jacket and pants at night, at higher
elevations, and boating.

Cities and Towns

The Quezon provinceis divided into
39 Municipalities, 1 Independent City, and 1
Component City.

Islands

There are 22 outlying islands surrounding the

mainland of Quezon which are under the
jurisdiction of the province.