Philippines Review

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Across
  1. 2. One of the major languages of the Philippines and the primary basis of the national language, filipino. Spoken by over 70M.
  2. 5. Name of current president (and name of his father who served as a dictator until the People Power Revolution)
  3. 6. A community festival, often honoring a patron saint, reflecting the influence of Catholic traditions in Filipino culture.
  4. 8. Literally “returning to the homeland.” Refers to Filipinos living abroad who return to visit or settle back in the Philippines.
  5. 12. (Bahay Kubo) A traditional rural Filipino house built from bamboo and nipa palm leaves; it could also be called a moveable beach house.
  6. 13. A famous Filipino dish made by braising meat in vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, and spices.
  7. 14. A traditional Filipino value referring to communal unity and cooperation, especially when neighbors help one another accomplish a difficult task. It symbolizes collective community spirit.
  8. 18. The smallest administrative unit of government in the Philippines, similar to a village or neighborhood, like a barrio. The term originally referred to kinship-based communities in precolonial times.
  9. 19. Original Pilipino Music (or Original Philippine Music): popular music from the 70s & 80s onwards often featuring Tagalog (as opposed to foreign pop music)
  10. 21. A deep sense of gratitude and obligation to repay a favor or debt of gratitude.
  11. 22. A Filipino citizen who works abroad, often sending remittances home. OFWs play a major role in the Philippine economy and family life.
  12. 24. A group of islands; e.g. The Philippines that consists of around 7,600 islands.
  13. 25. An ancient people who travelled to the Philippines on boats
  14. 29. Occupied the Philippines from 1899 to 1946.
  15. 31. The national identity of the people of the Philippines, shaped by indigenous traditions and centuries of colonial influence; the national language derived from Tagalog but incorporating words from other Philippine languages
  16. 32. The religion practiced by ca. 85% of Filipinos today
  17. 33. The Asian country that occupied the Philippines between 1942 and 1945
  18. 34. A blend of the Catholic religion with older local religious traditions
  19. 35. The Portuguese explorer who sailed for Spain and landed in the Philippines in 1521.
  20. 36. A traditional Filipino dance where performers step between moving bamboo poles.
Down
  1. 1. The capital city of the Philippines
  2. 3. A brightly decorated public transportation vehicle originally made from surplus U.S. military jeeps after World War II.
  3. 4. The value of maintaining smooth interpersonal relationships, often by avoiding open conflict or accommodating others.
  4. 7. A wonderful YouTube platform where you can watch hundreds of videos and learn all about The Philippines
  5. 9. A holiday that is adored by the Filipino people who celebrate it for about 4 months/ year.
  6. 10. A traditional song and prayer for peace and unity
  7. 11. The largely peaceful uprising in 1986 that removed Marcos from power and restored democratic government.
  8. 15. A core concept in Filipino psychology meaning “shared identity” or recognizing others as fellow human beings.
  9. 16. A huge tropical storm that brings heavy rain between September and February
  10. 17. The formal shirt for men, typically lightweight, embroidered, worn untucked over an undershirt; rooted in Spanish colonial history.
  11. 20. A cultural concept involving shame, embarrassment, or a sense of propriety that encourages socially appropriate behavior.
  12. 23. A traditional communal feast where food is served on banana leaves and is eaten with hands (no utensils); it emphasizes community, connection and ancestral roots & features staples like rice, grilled meats, fish, fruits.
  13. 26. A beautiful tropical flower that exists in over 1000 species in Filipino forests, which are biodiversity hotspots
  14. 27. Colonizing country that dominated the Philippines for 333 years (1565-1898), bringing patriarchy, Catholicism, Spanish last names, the nation’s name, and other ways of thinking to these islands
  15. 28. When intelligent Filipino people leave their country to live and work abroad for what they see as better opportunities
  16. 30. Beautiful fancy sleeves on a dress, also called terno or Filipiniana; it is an iconic formal attire with stiff, upright sleeves worn for special events.