Philippine History and Notable Figures
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Who is the renowned Filipino scientist known for their groundbreaking research in marine biodiversity?

  • Dr. Edgardo Gomez (correct)
  • Florentino Feliciano
  • Gabriel "Gaby" Dela Merced
  • Diosdado Banatao

Which Filipino-American individual has earned the prestigious Pulitzer Prize for their investigative reporting?

  • Bobby Balcena
  • Telesforo Trinidad
  • Ishmael Bernal
  • Jose Antonio Vargas (correct)

Who is the first Filipino to break into the world of Major League Baseball?

  • Bobby Balcena (correct)
  • Ishmael Bernal
  • Dr. Julian Banzon
  • Diosdado Banatao

Which prominent Filipino film director is recognized for the critically acclaimed movie Himala?

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Who holds the distinction of being the first Filipino to serve on the United Nations International Law Commission?

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Who is the Filipino scientist known for his contributions to dengue vaccine development?

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Who is the first Filipino-American U.S. State Attorney General?

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Who is the Filipino known as the "Grand Old Man of Philippine Art"?

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Who is the Filipino mathematician awarded the prestigious Ramanujan Prize?

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Who is the Filipino animator known for working with Pixar?

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Who is the Filipino scientist who helped develop the lunar rover for NASA?

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Who is the Filipino-American actor who starred in The Good Place?

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Who is the Filipino musician and ethnomusicologist famous for documenting indigenous music?

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Who is the first Filipino to win the Man Asian Literary Prize?

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Who is the Filipino-American who co-founded YouTube?

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Who is the Filipino scientist known as the "Father of Philippine Archipelago Studies"?

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Who was the first female National Artist for Literature in the Philippines?

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Who is the first Filipino saint who was a martyr in Japan?

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Who was the first Filipino to win an international film festival acting award?

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Who is the Filipino physicist known for innovations in Plasma Science?

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Who is known as the 'Father of the Philippine Revolution'?

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Who composed the Philippine National Anthem, 'Lupang Hinirang'?

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Who is the first female President of the Philippines?

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What is the estimated population of the Philippines?

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Who was the first Filipino to win a gold medal at the Olympics?

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Who was the first Filipino to win the Pulitzer Prize?

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What is the largest ethnic group in the Philippines?

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Who is the Filipino inventor of the fluorescent lamp?

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Flashcards

Florentino Feliciano

First Filipino member of the United Nations International Law Commission and former Supreme Court justice.

Telesforo Trinidad

Filipino-American Marine and Medal of Honor recipient for bravery in WWI.

Dr. Edgardo Gomez

Filipino scientist known for pioneering research in marine biodiversity.

Jose Antonio Vargas

Filipino-American journalist awarded the Pulitzer Prize for investigative reporting on immigration.

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Gabriel 'Gaby' Dela Merced

Youngest Filipino to pass the Philippine Bar Exam at age 19.

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National Hero of the Philippines

Dr. José Rizal is celebrated as the national hero for his role in advocating reform and independence.

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Father of the Philippine Revolution

Andrés Bonifacio is regarded as the Father of the Philippine Revolution for founding the Katipunan.

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First President of the Philippines

Emilio Aguinaldo served as the first President after declaring independence from Spain.

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First Female President of the Philippines

Corazon Aquino was the first female president and led the country after the People Power Revolution.

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Largest ethnic group in the Philippines

Tagalog is the largest ethnic group and the basis of the national language.

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First Filipino Nobel Peace Prize Winner

Maria Ressa won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2021 for her contributions to journalism.

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Predominant religion in the Philippines

Roman Catholicism is the predominant religion among Filipinos.

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First Filipino to win an Olympic Gold Medal

Hidilyn Diaz won the first Olympic gold medal for the Philippines in weightlifting in 2021.

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First Filipino Chief Justice

Cayetano Arellano was the first Filipino Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.

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First Filipino to reach Mount Everest

Romi Garduce achieved this feat in 2006, becoming the first Filipino to summit Mount Everest.

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Most populous city in the Philippines

Quezon City is the most populous city in the Philippines.

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Longest-reigning Filipino beauty queen

Catriona Gray, Miss Universe 2018, holds the record due to pageant delays.

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Dean of Filipino Composers

Antonio Molina is known as the 'Dean of Filipino Composers'.

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Filipino chess Grandmaster

Eugene Torre is the first Filipino chess Grandmaster, known internationally.

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First Filipino-American NASA engineer

Gregorio Zara was the first Filipino-American engineer involved with NASA.

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Filipino historian and author

Teodoro Agoncillo wrote A History of the Filipino People, detailing Philippine history.

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Scientist who discovered erythromycin

Abelardo Aguilar discovered erythromycin, an important antibiotic.

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First Ramon Magsaysay Awardee

Vincent Cullen, SJ received the first Ramon Magsaysay Award in 1958 for community leadership.

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First Filipina supermodel for Victoria's Secret

Kelsey Merritt was the first Filipina to walk for Victoria's Secret.

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First Filipino to win an international acting award

Jaclyn Jose won the Cannes Film Festival award in 2016, becoming the first Filipino to do so.

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First female Chief Justice of the Philippines

Maria Lourdes Sereno was the first female Chief Justice in the Philippines.

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Filipino animator at Pixar

Nelson Bohol worked on iconic Pixar films like Finding Nemo and Wall-E.

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First Filipino to win an Emmy Award

Lisa Lew became the first Filipino to win an Emmy Award as a producer.

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Study Notes

Philippine History and Notable Figures

  • National Hero: José Rizal
  • Father of the Philippine Revolution: Andrés Bonifacio
  • First President: Emilio Aguinaldo
  • Current President: Update needed (Use a current source)
  • First Female President: Corazon Aquino
  • Largest Ethnic Group: Tagalog
  • Most Spoken Language: Tagalog/Filipino
  • Nobel Peace Prize Winner: Maria Ressa (2021)
  • Father of Philippine Independence: Apolinario Mabini
  • First Filipino Saint: San Lorenzo Ruiz
  • Estimated Population: Update needed (Use a current source)
  • Composer of Lupang Hinirang: Julian Felipe
  • First Miss Universe: Gloria Diaz (1969)
  • "People's Champ" Boxer: Manny Pacquiao
  • Longest-Serving President: Ferdinand Marcos Sr. (21 years)
  • Predominant Religion: Roman Catholicism
  • First Olympic Gold Medalist: Hidilyn Diaz (2021, Weightlifting)
  • First Chairman of PHCHR: Jose W. Diokno
  • Famous Fashion Designer: Pitoy Moreno
  • First Pulitzer Prize Winner: Carlos P. Romulo
  • Largest Muslim Ethnic Group: Moro (Maranao, Maguindanao, Tausug)
  • Oscar Nomination (Possibly): Jaclyn Jose (or Dolly de Leon) - depends on which award
  • Artist of Spoliarium: Juan Luna
  • Inventor (Debated): Agapito Flores (fluorescent lamp)
  • First Filipino Chief Justice: Cayetano Arellano
  • First to Summit Everest: Romi Garduce (2006)
  • Most Populous City: Quezon City
  • Longest-Reigning Beauty Queen (Possibly): Catriona Gray (Miss Universe 2018 - due to pageant delay, needs accurate data)
  • "Dean of Filipino Composers": Antonio Molina
  • International Chess Grandmaster: Eugene Torre

Philippine Science, Technology, and Academia

  • First Filipino-American NASA Engineer (Possibly): Gregorio Zara
  • Filipino Historian: Teodoro Agoncillo (A History of the Filipino People)
  • Scientist who discovered erythromycin: Abelardo Aguilar
  • First Female Ramon Magsaysay Award Winner (in Journalism): Maria Rosario "Chit" Estella-Simbulan
  • "King of Philippine Movies": Fernando Poe Jr.
  • Filipino Actor in The Good Place: Manny Jacinto
  • First Filipino Astronaut (Future): Chino Roque
  • First Filipino in Winter Olympics (Figure Skating): Michael Martinez
  • Filipino Supermodel for Victoria's Secret: Kelsey Merritt (likely)
  • (Not Filipino): Tech company CEO Eric Yuan, Founder of Zoom
  • First Ramon Magsaysay Award Winner: Vincent Cullen, SJ (community leadership, 1958)
  • "Queen of Philippine Music": Regine Velasquez-Alcasid
  • Filipino Physicist (Quantum Mechanics): Henry Ramos
  • First International Film Festival Award Winner (Possibly): Jaclyn Jose (Cannes, 2016)
  • Filipino Animator (Pixar): Nelson Bohol
  • First Female Chief Justice (Possibly): Maria Lourdes Sereno (with caveat of challenged term)
  • First Filipino Writer in US Publication: Carlos Bulosan (America is in the Heart)
  • "Grand Old Man of Philippine Art": Fernando Amorsolo
  • Filipino Artist (Star Wars): Paul Abadilla
  • First Filipino Emmy Award Winner (Producer): Lisa Lew
  • Filmmaker (Venice Film Festival): Lino Brocka (Insiang)
  • Film Director (Himala): Ishmael Bernal
  • First Filipino NBA player: Jordan Clarkson or Kai Sotto
  • First Filipino Saint (Martyr): San Pedro Calungsod
  • Scientist on Lunar Rover: Gregorio Villar III
  • First to Elected to UN International Court of Justice: Florentino Feliciano
  • First in Formula One Racing: Marlon Stöckinger (reserve driver)
  • Youngest Filipino Lawyer: Jozef Erece (19-years old, NZ)
  • First Filipino to play in MLB: Bobby Balcena
  • Possible First Filipino Billionaire (Depending on Valuation): Henry Sy
  • "Father of Philippines Archipelago Studies": Dr. Alfredo Mahar Lagmay
  • Mathematician with Ramanujan Prize (Possibly): Rafael S. Sison
  • First Filipino-American U.S. Attorney General: Rob Bonta
  • First National Artist for Filipino Painting: Fernando Amorsolo
  • Scientist with Dengue Vaccine Contribution: Dr. Leonila Dans
  • Man Asian Literary Prize Winner: Miguel Syjuco (Ilustrado)
  • First Female National Artist for Literature: Edith Tiempo
  • Filipino Physicist (Plasma Science): Henry Ramos
  • Possible First Filipino-American NASA Flight Director (Need More Information): Gene Kranz
  • ASEAN Science Prize for Women Winner: Dr. Mary Donabelle Balela - Nanotech
  • Ethnomusicologist: Dr. José Maceda
  • Medal of Honor Recipient (WWI): Telesforo Trinidad
  • First in UN International Law Commission: Florentino Feliciano
  • Marine Biodiversity Researcher: Dr. Edgardo Gomez
  • (Not yet): Turing Award in Computer Science, Nobel Prize in Chemistry
  • **

Philippine Other

  • Youngest Filipino to Pass Bar Exam (Possibly): Gabriel "Gaby" Dela Merced

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Test your knowledge of Philippine history and its notable figures with this quiz! From heroes like José Rizal to contemporary icons like Maria Ressa, this quiz covers essential topics and personalities that have shaped the nation. See how well you know the stories behind the Philippines' rich heritage!

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