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Philippines Culture, Nature and Heritage

26 flashcards on Philippine culture, UNESCO heritage sites, biodiversity, and national symbols.

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National Flower of the Philippines
Sampaguita (Jasminum sambac), symbolizing purity and fidelity.
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National Gem of the Philippines
The Philippine South Sea Pearl (Pinctada maxima), declared under Proclamation 907.
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Oldest Stone Church in the Philippines
San Agustin Church in Intramuros, completed in 1607 and a UNESCO World Heritage site.
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Four UNESCO Baroque Churches of the Philippines
San Agustin (Manila), Paoay (Ilocos Norte), Santa Maria (Ilocos Sur), and Miagao (Iloilo).
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Best-Preserved Spanish Colonial Trading City
Historic City of Vigan in Ilocos Sur, inscribed by UNESCO in 1999.
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UNESCO Cordillera Rice Terraces Clusters
Batad, Bangaan, Mayoyao, Hungduan, and Nagacadan in Ifugao.
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First National Artist of the Philippines
Fernando Amorsolo in Visual Arts (1972).
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Father of Modern Philippine Sculpture
Napoleon Abueva, proclaimed National Artist at age 46 in 1976.
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Creator of the UP Oblation and Bonifacio Monument
Guillermo Tolentino, National Artist for Sculpture in 1973.
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Author under the pen name Quijano de Manila
Nick Joaquin, National Artist for Literature (1976).
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Mother of Philippine Folk Dancing
Francisca Reyes-Aquino, National Artist for Dance in 1973.
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Guinness Record holder for leaf music
Levi Celerio, who also wrote lyrics for over 4,000 Filipino songs.
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First Muslim and Tausug National Artist
Abdulmari Asia Imao, known for Ukkil and Sarimanok motifs.
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Critically Endangered Wild Buffalo Endemic to Mindoro
The Tamaraw (Bubalus mindorensis), with fewer than 600 surviving in the wild.
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World's Smallest Commercial Edible Food Fish
Sinarapan (Mistichthys luzonensis), endemic to Lake Buhi in Camarines Sur.
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Only Known Freshwater Sardine in the World
Tawilis (Sardinella tawilis), endemic strictly to Taal Lake in Batangas.
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Queen of Philippine Orchids
The Waling-Waling (Vanda sanderiana), native to Mindanao.
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Global Center of Marine Shorefish Biodiversity
The Verde Island Passage between Batangas and Oriental Mindoro.
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Mother of All Philippine Festivals
The Ati-Atihan Festival celebrated in Kalibo, Aklan every January.
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Sinulog Festival Venue and Feast
Cebu City on the third Sunday of January, honoring the Santo Niño.
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Pahiyas Festival Distinctive Decoration
Kiping, brightly colored translucent leaf-shaped rice wafers in Lucban, Quezon.
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MassKara Festival City and Origin
Bacolod City (City of Smiles), created in 1980 during the sugar industry crisis.
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Oldest Known Written Legal Document in the Philippines
The Laguna Copperplate Inscription, dated to 900 CE.
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Oldest Surviving Mosque in the Philippines
The Sheik Karimol Makhdum Mosque in Simunul, Tawi-Tawi, established in 1380.
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Top Global Producer and Exporter of Abaca
The Philippines, supplying roughly 85% of global abaca (Manila hemp).
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Largest Marine Protected Area in the Philippines
Siargao Island Protected Landscape and Seascape, covering over 278,000 hectares.

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