When was the last Presidential Elections which resulted to the victory of President
Rodrigo Duterte?
May 9, 2016
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.
Pantaleon Alvarez
From which country does the Miss Universe 2018 come from?
Philippines
He was the controversial Tanauan, Batangas mayor who was assassinated by an
unknown sniper during a flag-raising ceremony.
Mayor Antonio Halili
The current Speaker of the House of the 17th Congress.
Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo
On January 27, 2019, at least 20 people were killed while 111 people were injured as
explosions rocked the Cathedral of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in _________.
Jolo, Sulu
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?
Garbage
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.
PUV Modernization Program
It is the country that hosted the Trump-Kim Summit last June 12, 2018.
Singapore
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.
Maria Lourdes Sereno
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.
National Museum of Natural History
According to Article 31 of the ASEAN Charter, the Chairmanship of ASEAN shall rotate
annually, based on the alphabetical order of the English names of Member States. After
Singapore chaired and hosted the ASEAN summit last 2018, what country will assume
the Chairmanship this 2019?
Thailand
On February 2, 2018, President Rodrigo Duterte signed____________or the Free
Irrigation Service Act, a law that waives irrigation fees for farmers who own 8 hectares
of land or less.
Republic Act No. 10969
What are the 24-hour nationwide emergency hotlines?
8888 and 911
The Philippine Navy ship that made history by completing the country’s first-ever port
call in Russia.
BRP Tarlac
President Duterte has signed this law, which expands the services covered by Philhealth
and intends to include all Filipino citizens in the program.
Universal Health Care Law
It is also known as PHL-Microsat-1, a Philippine microsatellite launched to the
International Space Station (ISS) in March 23, 2016.
Diwata 1
Senator Manny Pacquiao founded this semi-professional basketball league on August 29,
2017. According to Pacquiao, the league is not intended to be a competitor to the
Philippine Basketball Association, the country's top professional basketball league.
Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League
He is the Philippine president who implemented the Nationwide Smoking Ban.
Rodrigo Duterte
It was an ISIS-affiliated local terrorist group which took over Marawi City.
Maute Group
Who is the Filipina weightlifting athlete who won a silver medal in the recent 2016 Rio
Olympics held in Brazil?
Hidilyn F. Diaz
On January 31, 2018, a ________ coinciding with a super moon and blue moon
phenomenon was witnessed by many astronomers and skywatchers throughout the
country.
Total lunar eclipse
The date when the Philippines won against China on its case on the Permanent Court of
Arbitration.
July 12, 2016
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?
Philippine Rise
Judge Elmo Alameda of __________ issued a warrant against Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV
over a rebellion case following President Duterte's issuance of Proclamation 572 voiding
his amnesty.
Makati Regional Trial Court Branch 150
What is the government agency mandated by the Philippine Identification System Act to
implement the national ID system for citizens and resident aliens of the Philippines?
Philippine Statistics Authority
He is the current Chief of the Bureau of Fire Protection.
Fire Director Leonard Ramos Bañago
It is the Korean shipyard located in Subic, Zambales that filed for corporate rehabilitation
after it declared bankruptcy; the biggest ever bankruptcy in the Philippines.
Hanjin Heavy Industries and Construction Philippines
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.
Yuka Saso
On January 1, 2018, the Republic Act No. 10963, widely known as the TRAIN Law took
effect. What does TRAIN stand for?
Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion
On January 21, 2019, a plebiscite takes place with the majority of voters deciding to
ratify the _____________ paving way to the creation of the Bangsamoro Autonomous
Region and abolition of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao.
Bangsamoro Organic Law
What is the local name of this native vine that is featured on the newly-designed 5-peso
coin recently released by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas? It is commonly known as the
jade vine.
Tayabak
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.
Stephen William Hawking
She was included in Time's Person of the Year 2018 and was arrested by National Bureau
Investigation (NBI) for cyber libel upon the orders of the Manila Regional Trial Court
Branch 46.
Maria Ressa
It was the date when President Duterte declared Martial law in the whole island of
Mindanao.
May 23, 2017
On February 20, 2019, President Duterte signed Republic Act 11210 granting additional
leave benefits for working mothers from 60-78 days to 105 days.
Expanded Maternity Leave Law
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.
National Land Use Act
He is the former PNP Chief and former Director General of the Bureau of Corrections
under the Duterte administration .
Ronald dela Rosa
Last April 26, 2018, this world- famous island was closed to tourists for six months and
will undergo rehabilitation.
Boracay island
The Barangay and Sangguiang Kabataan elections were held on:
May 14, 2018
On April 30, 2019, he was arrested by the NBI for sharing "Bikoy" videos accusing
President Rodrigo Duterte and his family of their involvement in the illegal drug trade.
Rodel Jayme
The DOJ indicted 11 members of the________fraternity over the fatal hazing of
University of Santo Tomas (UST) law freshman student Horacio "Atio" Castillo III in
September last year.
Aegis Juris
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?
Kapa-kapa
An Executive Order issued by President Duterte which allows accessibility of documents
and other transactions in the government to ensure transparency and accountability.
Freedom of Information
He is the 3rd richest man in China as of January 2018 with an estimated net worth of
$40.8 billion according to Forbes Magazine. He was bestowed the title of Doctor of
Science in Technopreneurship, honoris causa, by De La Salle University on October 25,
2017.
Jack Ma
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.
Margielyn Didal
The current Senate President of the 18th Congress.
Vicente Sotto
