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Where was Philippine independence proclaimed on June 12, 1898?
Topic: Philippine Independence.
Explanation: Emilio Aguinaldo proclaimed Philippine independence from his house in Kawit, Cavite on June 12, 1898.
Who wrote Noli Me Tangere?
Topic: José Rizal.
Explanation: José Rizal wrote Noli Me Tangere. It was published in Berlin in 1887.
Who was among the founders of the Katipunan in 1892?
Topic: The Philippine Revolution.
Explanation: The Katipunan was founded on July 7, 1892, and Andrés Bonifacio was among its founders. Rizal was not a member.
Who is generally recognized as the first President of the Philippines?
Topic: Philippine Presidents.
Explanation: Emilio Aguinaldo is generally recognized as the first President of the Philippines. Manuel L. Quezon was the first President of the Commonwealth.
Who led the defense of Mactan against Ferdinand Magellan's forces in 1521?
Topic: Early Philippine History.
Explanation: Lapulapu led the defense of Mactan in 1521. Magellan died in the Battle of Mactan. Rajah Humabon was the ruler of Cebu who allied with Magellan.
In what year was the current Philippine Constitution ratified?
Topic: The 1987 Constitution.
Explanation: The current Constitution was ratified in a plebiscite on February 2, 1987. The 1935 and 1973 Constitutions came before it.
How long is the term of the President of the Philippines?
Topic: The Executive Branch.
Explanation: Article VII, Section 4 of the 1987 Constitution sets a six-year term for the President, who is not eligible for any reelection.
What is the minimum age to be elected President of the Philippines?
Topic: The Executive Branch.
Explanation: Article VII, Section 2 of the 1987 Constitution requires the President to be at least 40 years old on the day of the election.
How many senators does the Philippine Senate have?
Topic: The Legislative Branch.
Explanation: Article VI, Section 2 of the 1987 Constitution sets the Senate at 24 senators. Half of them are elected every three years.
What is the minimum age to become a senator in the Philippines?
Topic: The Legislative Branch.
Explanation: Article VI, Section 3 of the 1987 Constitution requires a senator to be at least 35 years old on the day of the election.
What are the official languages of the Philippines under the 1987 Constitution?
Topic: National and Official Languages.
Explanation: Article XIV, Section 7 makes Filipino and English the official languages. Section 6 makes Filipino the national language.
What is the largest island in the Philippines?
Topic: Philippine Geography.
Explanation: Luzon is the largest island in the Philippines. Mindanao is the second largest.
What is the highest mountain in the Philippines?
Topic: Philippine Geography.
Explanation: Mount Apo, in Mindanao, is the highest mountain in the Philippines. Mount Pulag is the highest in Luzon.
What is the longest river in the Philippines?
Topic: Philippine Geography.
Explanation: The Cagayan River in northern Luzon is the longest river in the Philippines.
What is the largest lake in the Philippines?
Topic: Philippine Geography.
Explanation: Laguna de Bay is the largest lake in the Philippines. Lake Lanao is the second largest.
Who painted the Spoliarium?
Topic: Philippine Art.
Explanation: Juan Luna painted the Spoliarium. Félix Resurrección Hidalgo was his contemporary, and both won medals at the same 1884 Madrid exposition.
Who wrote Florante at Laura?
Topic: Philippine Literature.
Explanation: Francisco Balagtas wrote Florante at Laura, a classic awit in Tagalog.
What is the chemical symbol for sodium?
Topic: Chemical Symbols.
Explanation: Sodium's symbol is Na, from its Latin name natrium. S is sulfur.
What is the largest planet in the solar system?
Topic: The Solar System.
Explanation: Jupiter is the largest planet in the solar system. Saturn is the second largest.
In what year was ASEAN founded?
Topic: International Organizations.
Explanation: ASEAN was founded in Bangkok in 1967. The Philippines is one of its five founding members.
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